Post Listing Update: After being relisted, this Rikuo VLE did not meet reserve at $9,200. During the Great Depression, Harley-Davidson was on the verge of bankruptcy – partially due to the 1921 Safeguarding of Industries act which imposed a 33.3% tariff on American products like Harleys that were threatening UK manufacturers. Because this pretty much shut Harley out of the …
1946 Indian Chief Roadmaster
The Indian Chief had three model lines – the Clubman, the Sportsman, and the top of the line Roadmaster. The Roadmaster (which Polaris has brought back) was the full touring option, which came with extra chrome, a Sport windshield, twin spotlights, saddlebags, and Indian’s “Chum-Me” seat which allowed you to bring “your best friend along, too.”
Highly Original – 1940 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead
Here’s an unrestored EL Knuckle that’s in impressive original condition. The paint on the front fender, tank, frame, and forks are original. The rear fender was repainted to match. There are some minor issues but nothing unexpected – the front crash bar and wheel hubs are from a different year, and the muffler is a repro. When the seller originally …
Japanese Indian – 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter
Post Sale Update: After 21 bids on eBay, this Vulcan Drifter sold for $3,601. In 1996, Cobra USA created a show bike homage to the ’48 Indian Chief based on a Kawasaki Vulcan. It was so popular that it inspired a production model – the Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter. Indian experts will never confuse this for an original Chief, obviously, but …
1946 Harley Davidson FL Knucklehead Bobber
Here’s a Knucklehead that was turned into a bobber by Carl’s Cycle Supply, renowned experts who have built award winning Knuckleheads and Panheads. The bike had originally been restored into a 97 point AMCA competitor, then turned into the bobber you see in front of you.
1969 BSA Chopper
Yesterday it was an odd BSA Road Rocket that had ape hangers, today it’s another BSA that’s been turned into a chopper that Austin Powers would ride. I have no words, but at least you’ll never forget the bike is British. Find this BSA Chopper for sale in Jarrettsville, Maryland for $5,900 or best offer here on Craigslist. This bike-uriosity …
A Different Kind of Triple – 2003 Feuling W3
Post-Listing Update: As you could guess, this bike got no action at the quarter million dollar ask. Note – there’s some warning signs in this listing: terrible photos, zero feedback for the seller, and a sky-high Buy It Now price. Caveat Emptor. But if this listing is legit, it’s for a hell of a cool bike. Because all the pictures …
1948 Indian Chief
This Chief (VIN: 3483009) was almost completely restored by Robin Markey (an AMCA National Judge) of Bob’s Indian – it then sat for several years. The remainder of work was completed by another AMCA Indian expert and turned into what you see here. The seller suggests that you can call it rebuilt, but that from a mechanical perspective, it’s good …
TV Hero – 1950 Harley Panhead Custom
First, a confession – I gave up on Sons of Anarchy after the first season. Luckily for the show, I don’t represent the average American, and it went on to have 7 seasons with impressive ratings. The series finale aired last month, and this Panhead (which was used in Season 5) is now up for sale.
Centaur – 1998 Moto Guzzi Centauro Sport
Designed for the 75th anniversary of the MG factory, the Moto Guzzi Centauro was a limited production model (just 1918 ever built, 300 imported to the US) that was a sporty variant of the classic Italian cruiser with very distinctive bodywork, made out of bodywork that the factory advertised for some reason as 100% recyclable.
1994 Harley Pro Street Custom
Here’s a hefty Harley (VIN: 1D9SS64DXRH251140) featuring an Atlas Pro-Magnum frame. As you can guess, it’s got all kinds of custom work, but it’s all wrapped around an 89 cubic inch engine and 4 speed transmission. It’s also got an EMC “Torque Multiplier”, which was a supercharger developed by Eagle Motor Company that claimed to yield 30-50% more torque and …
Bike Review – 1000+ Miles with the 2014 Indian Chieftain
I should start this off by noting that I’m not much of a cruiser guy. But I’ve been very excited by the revival of Indian and the presence of a legitimate competitor to Harley-Davidson, so I figured it was time for me to finally get on one of Polaris’ new bikes for a little trip.
1952 Harley Panhead Custom
Built by Pangea Speed, this Panhead custom was invited to Born Free 5, the Brooklyn Invitational, and Sturgis. Custom additions include the oil tank, rear fender, sissy bar, and Haifley Brothers seat. Find this Panhead custom for sale in Temecula, California with bidding up to $13,300 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay.
Ending Soon – 1977 Harley Pan-Shovel Custom
Built by Keino Cycles, this Harley custom features a 82 cubic inch engine and beautiful paint by Vincent Szarek.
The SuperVee
In the car world, many people consider the Chevy 350 small block V-8 to be one of the best engines in history. It’s definitely one of the most prevalent – and that reason is why Nostalgia Cycle decided to create the SuperVee, a V-Twin engine basically built with the front 2 cylinders off the 350 small block. The cylinders were …