2-14 Update: I almost didn’t feature these bikes originally because the seller on Craigslist didn’t list an asking price. But now the package deal is available with bidding up $760 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Normally when you think of motorcycle makers based out of Canada, the first thing that comes to mind is Can-Am. But …
1960 Cushman Super Eagle
In 1958, Cushman made a “Super” version of their Eagle thanks to bigger valves, longer intake manifold, larger carb, high lift cam, and more. Here’s a restored example of the 8 horsepower firebreather with a Mikuni carb and dual exhaust. The engine has been completely gone through with plenty of new parts – the whole package is rounded out with …
MotoBe XLX – 1983 Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom
Built by Walt Siegl, this 60ci Sportster has been converted into the MotoBe XLX, a bike with completely handcrafted bodywork and some upgrades like Progressive springs and Magura controls. This was a commissioned bike where Walt “tried to make a small cafe bike that was a visual marriage of the British and Italian styles.”
916 Powered – Custom Ducati Cafe Racer
Here’s an interesting custom build with “a nod to the classic cafe racer period of the early to mid 1970s.” Built around a modified Verlicchi frame and a 916 motor (with dry clutch, natch), it was completed last month and is now ready for another 3,500 miles before it’ll need a service.
Nice Price – 1999 Excelsior Henderson Super X
In the early 1900s, Excelsior and Henderson were two of America’s best motorcycle manufacturers. Excelsior produced the first motorcycle to official hit 100 miles per hour, while Henderson was producing the favored bikes of America’s police officers. There’s a reason for the similarities – the companies were both bought up by Schwinn in the 1910s, and were shut down in …
Harley-Davidson XR750 Hillclimber
Built by Reiser’s Cycles, this Harley-Davidson XR750 has been converted into a hillclimber thanks to a fresh motor that’s been converted to run on fuel injected nitrometh and a custom frame and front end. If you’re the kind of crazy person who rides these things, please drop me a line – I want to hear from you!
Street Tracker – 1975 Harley XL1000 Sportster
2-11 Update: This Harley XL1000 Sportster is back up for sale here on Craigslist, this time for $500 off. The most recent build from the One Down Four Up garage, this Harley XL1000 Sportster has been custom built into a street tracker.
Matching Set – Captain America and Billy Bike
Even though there was a limited run of them, there’s been a tremendous amount of the CMC (California Motorcycle Company) replica Captain America bikes (“endorsed by Peter Fonda”) up for sale in the last few months – I suspect that owners were trying to get max value after the original movie bike went on the block for giant money – …
Typical Lowlife – 1983 Denver’s Chopper
Built and owned by Freddie Hernandez of Denver’s Choppers from 1983-2005, this bike is called “Typical Lowlife” and is built around a KZ1000 engine. The builder now owns Fred’s Frames. This bike is unrestored so the paint has aged a bit. The last time it was displayed at a show was in 2013, and it has spent the last 10 …
Ford Promotion – 2004 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
In 2004, Ford and Harley-Davidson partnered up to introduce the F-150 Harley-Davidson edition:
2007 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Skull Train
In 2007, Harley released a limited number of 150 sets of “Skull Train” bodywork for the Fat Boy. This bike is #60 of 150. The package is solely cosmetic, though this specific bike has a lot of extra Harley aftermarket parts. The seller claims that over $38k has been invested. Find this Skull Train for sale in Sarasota, Florida for …
Not For Everyone – Buell XB9 Rat Bike
The seller freely admits that this bike is not for everyone, but it sure is…interesting. Originally a Buell XB9, this has had some custom work to look something like a Mad Max bike with a twisted girder front end, cheese grater exhaust, and plenty of copper sheet metal. Buying it is one thing, but would you ride it?
One Owner – 1973 Harley-Davidson Z90
The Z90 has only had one owner for the last 42 years and the only thing wrong with it is that the rear brake does not light up the brake light. The sale comes with both sets of original keys as well as all documentation related to purchase and delivery. The seller says the bike has “never been worked on”, …
One Owner – 1978 Harley-Davidson XLCR
The XLCR is a Harley that I can’t help featuring, mainly because of how different it was from everything else they were building at the time. It was also one of the many bikes in history that was initially hailed as an instant collector bike…that no one bought. Designed by Willie G. Davidson, this bike was supposed to be a …
One Owner – 1974 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLH
Post-Sale Update: After 48 bids on eBay, this Sportster sold for $7,200. Here’s an impressively preserved example of a XLH Sportster from back in the AMF days of Harley-Davidson. Despite being 41 years old and having some (as the seller calls it) ‘beauty marks’ like a crack in the speedo and some scratches on the tank, this is a beautiful …