The first model built thanks to the partnership between HD and Buell, the S2 (also known as the Thunderbolt) was quite a new take on the American V-Twin motorcycle. Here’s a 20 year-old example that still looks great in Black Sapphire Pearl. It has 11,210 miles and some modifications – Andrews N6 cams, Vance & Hines muffler, Corbin seat, and …
1985 Pulse Autocycle
View Post2007 Nash Shovelhead Custom
Built by Nash Motorcycle Company, “Slugger” is built around a ’84 Harley Shovel, though it’s titled as a 2007 Special Construction. It’s got a kick start, jockey shift, and only a rear brake. I’ve been starting at the details for 15 minutes and I still can’t decide if I like it or not – what do you think?
1942 Indian Sport Scout
After the success of the legendary 101 Scout, Indian did not have much luck with the Standard Scout or Motoplane. They attempted to remedy the common complaints with the Sport Scout in 1934, which was still 15 pounds higher than the 101 but had some success in racing – it won the first Daytona 200, held in 1937. Here’s a …
Fully Restored…in 1986 – 1960 Indian Chief
After going bankrupt in 1953, Indian followed an odd path – including some time based out of England as a badge-sharing experiment with Royal Enfield. Between ’59 and ’61, even the top line Chief was brought back, based on an Enfield 700cc engine. For decades these bikes were considered a worthless low point in the Chief line, but as the …
1974 Columbia MTD Mud Bug
A quirky, rare 3 wheeler, the “Mud Bug” was made by MTD, a company known more for producing lawn mowers. Powered by Briggs & Stratton motors varying between 5-8 horsepower, they were designed to be fun toys that could be transported in a station wagon, back when people actually bought station wagons.
1915 Indian C-3 Big Twin
The Indian Big Twin was the last of an era – some even consider it to be the last “real” Indian as it was the end of the F-head engine in a cradle-spring frame. 1915 was the last year of production before Indian stopped racing efforts to help with the war, and debuted the flat head V-Twin dubbed the Power …
1919 Smith Motor Wheel
Around 1910, Arthur William Wall developed a direct drive motor wheel to power a bicycle – it was the first to be powered by gasoline. 4 years later, manufacturing rights for the motor wheel were acquired by the A.O. Smith Corporation of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it led to what you see here, the Smith Motor Wheel.
Sparkling Green – 1971 Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide
Post Listing Update: Despite 17 bids up to $15,800, this Harley FX did not meet reserve. Considered by some to be the first factory custom bike, the Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide was Willie G’s brainchild and an attempt to satisfy the countless H-D enthusiasts that would customize their brand new Harleys. Most people associate this bike with the “Sparkling America” …
Storz Cafe Conversion – 2004 Harley-Davidson Sportster
Storz Performance sells kits to turn 2004+ Sportsters into a cafe racer-styled motorcycle. Here’s an example that’s claimed to be a show quality – it has 900 stress-free miles since the build was completed.
Original Paint – 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead
Here’s a last-year Knuckle that looks great in its original paint. It has 32,075 miles and is claimed to run and ride great. The current owner has owned it for 63 years, and over the years has received a new 74 ci Knuckle engine, new seat, and not much else. The asking price is significant – wonder what it will …
Terry Thomason Rat Rod
Bask in the magnificence of this custom bike built by Terry Thomason. It’s 9 feet long, has 3 inches of clearance, and it can be yours for $1,500.
Pontiac Fiero Trike
Yes, it’s based on a car, but the front end is off a bike (bonus points if you can figure out what it’s from, cause I can’t), so I’m considering this suitable enough to feature. For just $2,000, you too can have a homemade trike with the drivetrain of an automatic Fiero. Seems appropriate to post this on April Fool’s …
1975 Rupp RST100
Founded in 1959, Rupp Manufacturing started out as a kart manufacturer in Mansfeld, Ohio. Within 10 years, they had grown to a 400-employee shop pumping out mini-bikes, go-karts, snowmobiles, and what some people consider to be the first “4 wheeler” – the Rupp Go Joe. Here’s one of their rare mini bikes – the RST 100.
1966 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide
Here’s a lovely first year example of the Shovelhead engine (with an electric start, of course). The bike has had two owners – the current one has had the bike since 1985. The engine and transmission were recently refreshed and the bike has since been in storage. Though they’re not currently on the bike, all the dresser parts – seat …