John Penton and KTM are well tied into each other – going back to 1968 when Penton funded KTM’s research to build some prototype bikes. Thous prototypes eventually became 100cc Berkshires which started KTM’s success in the US. In 1973, the Penton Hare Scrambler was introduced as a bigger, better variant.
1 of 122 – 1970 Indian Velo 500
After Indian went out of business in 1953, it lay dormant for quite a while. But in 1967, former West Coast distributor Floyd Clymer bought the rights to the Indian name and tried to bring the company back. He initially tried to partner with a couple of German companies to create the ‘new Indian’, but that never got past the …
1940 Indian 440
Post-Listing Update: This Indian 440 was pulled off eBay due to an ‘error in the listing’. Possibly the most famous of Indian’s pre-WWII bikes, the Indian 440 introduced the distinctive fenders that have survived even to the most recent revival of the marque. The styling was so distinctive that in 2006, the US Postal Service used the 440 as one …
1974 Rokon RT340
Post-Sale Update: After 15 bids on eBay, this Rokon RT340 sold for $2,449. The Rokon RT340 was a rare ‘one-wheel’ drive bike featuring an automatic transmission from the company best known for making the go-anywhere Trailbreaker. Because of the transmission, you might suspect it was geared (no pun intended) towards beginners who wanted to learn in the dirt without worrying …
Born Free 6 Entrant – 1940 Harley-Davidson UL Custom
This Harley-Davidson UL Flathead Chopper was built for the Born Free 6 Show by Joey Cano of Slabside Cycles. As you might expect, there’s plenty of custom work here. That includes plenty of handmade parts, the custom paint job, and brass molding. The 1940 engine was rebuilt by Live Free Cycles, wrapped by a 1948 Panhead wishbone frame. For more …
Your Own Race Team – 2 2014 Triumph Daytona 675R DSB Racers
Riders Discount is proud to have licensed racers on staff, and that means they’re often out on the track. That also means that they’re building race bikes, and now they’re selling 2 Triumph Daytona 675R race bikes that were prepped for Road America.
Two Harley Dual Sports
Here’s a couple of oddballs for you: two Harley-powered dual-sports. The first is based on a ’93 Sportster 1200. Modifications include cartridge style forks, custom skid plate, MX bars and pegs, conversion to chain drive, a swignarm modified for the shocks, and plenty of Screamin’ Eagle engine upgrades. Find this Sportster converted to a dual-sport for sale here on Craigslist …
Reader Ride – Norton Commando VR880 Sprint Special
Kenny Dreer, the man who almost brought Norton back from the grave several years ago, got his start restoring motorcycles from the British marque at his shop called Vintage Rebuilds (VR) near Portland, Oregon. As the 1990s came to an end, he started building his own variant of the Commando, which he called the Norton Commando VR880 Sprint Special.
1945 Harley Davidson WL with Goulding LS-29 Sidecar
Here’s a Harley WL (VIN: 45WL1559) with matching Goulding sidecar. It was restored 15 years ago and comes with a 3 speed (and reverse) transmission. Not everything is NOS, but it “runs and drives great.” The Goulding is a great piece that was originally designed in the 20s but is now available through Classic Sidcar. Find this combo for sale …
1977 Custom Pro Street Chopper Project
Here’s a custom pro street chopper powered by the V8 (with matching transmission) from a ’73 Ford Fairlane. This specific bike (VIN: NY12198) is a homebuilt bike sold by Custom John’s Choppers and Painting of Anaheim, California. Later on, the axle was replaced with a Jaguar unit. You’ll get all the paperwork and receipts, but this trike has not seen …
1946 Indian Chief
Post Listing Update: This Chief was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. This numbers matching Chief was restored several years ago but sat unridden until the current seller bought it and put 1,500 miles on it in 3 years. It’s claimed to run great and has a few minor upgrades. It’s got new Firestone tires and is ready …
White Lightning – 1998 Buell S1W
The White Lightning, also known as the Buell S1W, was the one-year-only, cream of the crop edition of the S1 Lightning. Made only in 1998, the White Lightning took Erik Buell’s concept of what you could build around a Harley engine to an extreme. It may also end up being one of the most collectible bikes from Buell’s run.
How Much? 1923 Harley-Davidson 2-Cam Factory Hillclimber
Well, this is an interesting bike. Claimed to be 1 of the 5 Harley-Davidson 2-Cam Factory Hillclimbers in existence, this bike was restored 20 years ago by the original owner and has since spent its time in a museum. Only problem is, I can’t find any information on these bikes, so I’m just going with what the seller happens to …
Motorcycle Service Shop For Sale
You read it correctly – this post isn’t for a bike, it’s for a whole store!
1975 Harley-Davidson SX 125
Post Listing Update: This SX got no interest at the BIN of $2,500. One of the results of AMF’s investment in Harley, the Harley-Davidson SX 125 was a small displacement enduro complete with “Italian” style and an upswept pipe. This specific Harley-Davidson SX 125 (VIN: 7A12122H5) has 1,100 miles and has recently been restored. It is currently on display at …