I’ve featured a couple of custom Ducati-powered choppers before, but this is the first one with a Guzzi motor in it.
1976 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster Bi-Centennial Liberty Edition
Post Listing Update: This Harley was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. In 1976, Harley released a limited run of bikes called the Liberty Edition to commemorate America’s bicentennial. Liberty Editions were built across several models – I’ve featured a similarly-prepped Super Glide and a FLH before.
1937 Ford V8-Powered Custom
Post Listing Update: did not meet reserve with 29 bids up to $7,225 in West Granby, Connecticut. Per the seller, “we started in 2005 with a 1937 Ford V8 60 tin side, a 1937 Ford stock three speed and a dream!”
#373 of 800 – 1998 Harley-Davidson Road Glide 95th Anniversary
Post Listing Update: did not get any action at the BIN of $8,000. To celebrate their 95th Anniversary, Harley-Davidson created limited editions of the Road Glide and Road King. They created 800 of the former – here’s #373.
1 Owner – 2005 Triumph Rocket III
Though Triumph has outdone themselves with the new Rocket III, the previous generation used to hold the title of largest displacement production motorcycle engine with a 2,294cc triple. The new one might be even bigger (2,458cc), but it starts at $21,900. This one’s about a third of the cost, it’s only had one owner, and it’s got a lot of …
Corbin Warbird in England – 1987 Harley-Davidson FXR Custom
The Corbin company is best known for their seats, but they’ve also made luggage and even a three-wheeled EV! Today we’re focusing on a bodywork set created for the Harley-Davidson FXR. It was called the Warbird.
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View Post1985 Suzuki Madura
Post Listing Update: This Madura did not get action at the opening bid of $2,800. A direct response to the ‘mega-cruiser’ Honda Magna, the Suzuki Madura was all about one-upmanship. Honda called their Magna an 1100, so the Madura was called a 1200, even if the engine was actually 1165cc. Honda rated the Magna at 116hp, Suzuki rated the Madura …
1 Owner For >90 Years – 1928 Harley-Davidson JD with Sidecar
By 1920, HD was the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer – with dealerships in 67 countries. One of their featured bikes at the time was the 1000cc Harley-Davidson JD, which became the first motorcycle to ever win a race with an average speed of over 100 mph in 1921, on a board track in Fresno, California. Here’s an example that has …
2 Semis Worth – Pre-1983 Harley-Davidson and Indian Collection
Someone’s father spent a lifetime collecting Harley-Davidson and Indians made before 1983 – now what’s left is packed into two semi trailers (which are included in the asking price). “Hook them up and easily take them away.”
Arlen Ness Digger – 1975 Honda CB550
Post Sale Update: This custom CB550 sold for a lowered BIN of $6,999 in Silverton, Oregon. Per the seller, this custom digger was built by Arlen Ness in the late 70s. He bought it approximately 25 years ago, rode it for a few years, sold it, then found it again a few months ago and bought it back. However, “I’m …
Half Harley, Half Vincent – 1984 Sportster Custom
Post Sale Update: Looks like the seller should have taken the $6,100 from three years ago, as this “sold” on Bring a Trailer for $4,300 after 9 bids. However, it seems that the high bidder backed out, so I guess we may see it up for sale again some time in the future… 6-30-20 Update: Another two years later and …
1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
This Eldorado was a “rehab project” for the seller, who almost passed away from cancer surgery approximately 5 years ago. Now he’s having some leg trouble after a knee replacement and 5 hip surgeries, so this bike needs a new caretaker.
20th Anniversary – 2005 Yamaha VMAX
The name told you all you need to know: when the V-Max debuted in 1985, it was a cruiser dedicated to speed. Reviewers and consumers responded positively – it instantly won Cycle Guide’s “Bike of the Year” award and it barely had any changes for the next 22 years. It was arguably the definitive muscle bike, and Yamaha produced a …
1965 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH
Post Sale Update: This XLCH sold for $7,400 after 13 bids on eBay in McLean, Virginia. The XLCH is one of the jewels of the Sportster model line. The CH is affectionately referred to as “Competition Hot” by some and it had a few changes from the XLH, notably a different tank and seat, as well as the removal of …