While writing up a Triumph Salt Flat Racer a few days ago, I stumbled upon Factory Metal Works. On their site I discovered a beautiful custom built around a BSA A65 motor – they’ve named it “Earache”, and I’m a fan.
927 Miles – 1983 Harley-Davidson XR1000
Post-Sale Update: This Harley-Davidson XR1000 sold for $14,909 after 25 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 just 927 miles.
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 …
Agnes – Custom 1965 BSA Firebird Scrambler
The creation of Michael Alton, this BSA Firebird Scrambler was found as a basketcase before it was built into the beauty you see in front of you. Named Agnes, it was the 7th most popular bike on Pipeburn last year.
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 …
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).
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 …
1972 Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police
Post-Listing Update: Despite 39 bids getting up to $20,800, this Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police did not meet reserve. The best selling model MG ever produced, the Eldorado has been a classic for decades. This Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police is an excellent example of MG’s pride and joy – though this is one of the many Police variants, which competed with …
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.
1967 Triumph Bonneville T-120 Bobber
Here’s a custom Triumph Bonneville based on a Factory Metal Works frame. The bike has just 100 miles since a full restoration, and it includes a custom frame, fender, front end, pipes, and brass fixtures. The bike was also featured in the February 2013 edition of The Horse Magazine. Find this Triumph Bonneville Bobber for sale in Bethlehem, Georgia with …
The Chopper – The Real Story
Like most motorcycle aficionados, I’m a big fan of Paul D’Orleans – also known as the man behind The Vintagent. I’ve always found him to be very detailed in his research, and therefore very knowledgeable about the vintage motorcycles he’s passionate about.
Tenni Green – 2012 Moto Guzzi Griso SE
The Moto Guzzi Griso SE is a special edition of the venerable Griso, that is set off by beautiful Tenni paint reminiscient of Guzzi’s racebikes of the 1950s. The SE got several extras, including spoked wheels, the beautiful paint (and brown leather seat), and blacked out parts all over the place. Mechanically, you also got adjustable suspension, and giant Brembo …
1999 CMC Captain America
Like the Captain America bike from Easy Rider that I featured a few days ago, but thinking that spending a million dollars on a motorcycle might be a little difficult? Well, here’s one of the small run of bikes that were endorsed by Peter Fonda as replicas, built by the California Motorcycle Company, otherwise known as the CMC Captain America.
1985 Suzuki Madura GV1200GLF
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 at…117 horsepower. You get the idea. Either way, it was a rare (5,099 produced over …