The Christini 450DS has a special mechanical system that enables both wheels to be driven by the engine, with a series of chains and shafts that power the front wheel in addition to the rear. Check out the technological details here on the Christini website.
The Affordable Exotic – 2007 Fischer MRX
Post-Listing Update: This Fischer was relisted multiple times on eBay at $3,900 with no action, and it looks like it’s now off the market. 11-2 Update: Reader John K. notes that this bike is back up on the block, apparently the first sale did not go through. Find it in Minneapolis with an opening bid of $3,900 here on eBay. …
Born Free Custom – 1964 Harley FL
Built by Atomic Custom, this Harley FL was invited to Born Free 6. As you’d expect, modifications are plentiful. The highlights include Wiseco forged piston in a engine put together with a ’64 bottom end and ’66 top end. It has a Primo belt drive, full inline springer, round spoke Invader wheels, and a hell of a paint job. Find …
1977 Harley-Davidson XLCR Cafe Racer
The Harley Davidson XLCR was 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 black beauty featuring HD’s most powerful production engine yet. The lovely siamese exhaust and bikini fairing were very unique – this was quite the …
1 of 100 – 2001 Radical Paint Buell Lightning X-1
As a dealer option, Buell offered some limited edition sets of bodywork. This bike features the “Liquid Lightning” version of the “Radical Paint Set”. Just 100 were offered, and this #14.
2007 Custom Flat Tracker with XR750 Engine
This bike is a combination of some interesting parts – a XR750 engine from former Harley team rider Rich King, a new C&J flat-track frame, carbon fiber bodywork which are claimed to be former factory team parts, and the front forks from a Honda CBR600.
1942 Harley-Davidson WLA
Of all the motorcycles Harley produced for the military, the Harley-Davidson WLA was by far the most common – though that doesn’t mean it’s easy to find nowadays. Based on the WL (W – a model line of bikes, L – high compression, A – Army), this bike helped create a dramatic rise in Harley’s popularity as surplus bikes were …
1996 Harley-Davidson MT350
I’ve featured several examples of the bigger brother to this bike (the MT500), but this is the first Harley-Davidson MT350 that I’ve seen in a very, very long time. To be frank, I don’t know if the 350 is inherently better or worse than the 500, but it’s definitely unique enough to be shared.
1956 Captain America Replica
Post Sale Update: After 33 bids on eBay, this Captain America replica sold for $25,800. The incredible hammer price of the real Captain America bike ($1.62M) has brought replicas for sale in droves. Here’s the best one I’ve seen so far (which is still going to go for plenty of money).
Owned by Buell – 1983 Harley-Davidson XR1000
Post Sale Update: This XR sold for $12,700 after 20 bids on eBay. The Harley-Davidson XR1000 was a street-oriented evolution of the legendary XR750. Here’s a nice example of the sportiest street bike H-D made at the time with some special provenance – it was formerly owned by none other than Erik Buell.
Brand New – 1974 Indian ME-100
Post-Listing Update: This ME-100 did not meet reserve at $2,225. Here’s a basically brand new example of a 40 year-old Indian ME-100 – one of the classic examples of Indian’s flirtation with tiny displacement off-road bikes. The ME-100 featured a Fuji F500K engine, which displaced 97cc. In 1974, the ME-100 got upgraded to a 22mm carb, and power went through …
1947 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead
Here’s a gorgeous Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead (VIN: 47FL9239) that’s got a 20 year-old restoration. It’s not completely OEM – the front end is from a late model springer, the transmission is from a ’50 model, there’s a disk brake up front and it’s been converted to foot shift, hand clutch, and a 12V electrical system. But I’m not a purist …
The Bid Goes On – Evel Knievel Trike
This weekend, Mecum had an auction in Chicago which featured a whole bunch of cars (including the oddest Volvo I’ve ever seen), some Harleys, and this incredible trike. Based on a 1975 Harley-Davidson XLH, this show-stopper was built by George Barris on behalf of Road Master Corporation for none other then Evel Knievel to promote a bicycle and “Hot Seat” …
Sons of Anarchy – 1946 Harley Knucklehead
Post-Listing Update: Despite 36 bids on eBay, this Knucklehead did not meet reserve at $34,100. But seeing as the finale of Sons of Anarchy is coming up soon, this bike might be up for sale again soon when it’s value is presumably highest… Here’s a first on bike-urious – a motorcycle for sale that’s had a die-cast toy made of …
Cannonball Participant – 1928 Harley-Davidson J
The Harley-Davidson J introduced several new features to the H-D line, including a rounded fuel tank, and models with the 3-speed transmission, a kickstarter instead of pedals.