Post Listing Update: This GS750 was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Introduced in 1977, Suzuki’s GS750 was an attempt to right the ship after their expensive investment into the rotary RE-5 did not pay off. The company was better known for their 2-strokes (like the GT750 “Water Buffalo”) at that point, so a 4-stroke 750 was unexpected. …
Restomod – 1980 Honda CBX
Thanks to a cosmetic refresh, Ohlins suspension front and rear, Brembo calipers front and rear, and a few other goodies, this CBX has a done of modern performance to go along with the classic looks.
Cooley Clone – 1978 Suzuki GS1000E Custom
Suzuki never officially called the GS1000S a Wes Cooley replica – that name was affectionately gifted by riders. Just 1,200 were imported between 1979-1980, meaning they’re hard to find and fairly valuable. Consider this a replica of a replica, as it’s a stock GS1000E that’s been given an aftermarket fairing and a paint job to look like the Wes Cooley …
“Grumph” Project – 1966 Greeves Challenger with Triumph T100 Engine
Post Listing Update: This hybrid did not get any interest at the opening bid of $3,000 on eBay. You’ve heard of Tritons, and maybe you’ve heard of the odd Norley or the Burton. But “Grumph” is new to me! The seller uses it to describe his combination of a Triumph motor and a Greeves frame, which means it could also …
“Tokyo Nights” – 1981 Honda CB900F Custom
Post Sale Update: This custom CB sold for the BIN of $8,900 on eBay in Anoka, Minnesota. A restomod that leaves “nothing but the original rebuilt engine and main frame”, this custom CB900F Super Sport is called Tokyo Nights. It’s claimed to weigh about 150 pounds less than its original weight.
CR500 Tribute – 1978 Honda CB550
With red paint, a blue seat, and gold wheels, this CB550 was “built in 2018 to pay homage to the 86 Honda CR500, coolest vintage MX bike hands down.” What do you think of it?
2017 Ducati Scrambler Icon Custom by GRIME
Post Listing Update: This custom Ducati did not meet reserve despite 27 bids up to $7,100 on eBay in Pacoima, California. This was the first of a Ducati in-house customization called “Maverick”, in which the Italian firm asks “maverick artists” to customize the Scrambler. This was done by GRIME, who is apparently a celebrity tattoo artist that has a waiting …
~2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom
Built by Harry Hoffman Sr in San Carlos, California in 2000, this melting pot of a custom combines American muscle with a home-made frame and suspension components from Italy and Japan.
“Griso Americano” – 2015 Moto Guzzi Griso Custom
Dubbed the “Griso Americano” by its builder to “play on the Italian heritage and American spin,” this customized Griso offers a red/white/blue twist to one of my favorite machines from Moto Guzzi. What do you think about it?
“1100SS” – 1994 Moto Guzzi California Custom
One of Moto Guzzi’s most popular machines in the last several decades is the 1000S, but that’s also why prices are high and they can be hard to track down. An owner of this California has made it a “modern take” on the S – what do you think of it?
Softail Predecessor – 1981 RoadWorx
Did you know that Harley-Davidson’s iconic Softail frame was originally developed outside of the company? It all goes back to a company called RoadWorx, the brainchild of Bill Davis. Bill owned a FX Super Glide but didn’t love the styling of it – he created a new frame and had enough success with it that he patented the design. He …
Period Custom – 1974 Triumph Trident
Post Listing Update: This Trident did not meet reserve despite 16 bids up to $8,100 on eBay in Mauldin, South Carolina. Adorned with all sorts of period upgrades, this Triumph Trident has plenty of go to match the show – but it is a style of show that you like?
“Major Tom” – 1986 Suzuki GSX-R750 Custom by Icon Motosports
4-23-20 Update: Almost a year later, Major Tom is back up for sale and the price has gone up though it looks like it’s otherwise unchanged from the last listing. Find it in here on Craigslist for $8,500. Post Sale Update: This custom Gixxer “sold” for the BIN of $7,500, however it was later relisted at a lower BIN of …
“The Deuce” – 1974 Yamaha RD350 Custom
Friday’s RD350 was a bit polarizing, as some thought it should have either been closer to stock or more customized. This one’s definitely on the custom side of the equation – what do you think about it?
“Street Scrambler” – 2000 Honda XR600R Custom
In a piece entitled “Bring it Back“, Dirt Bike Magazine had the following to say about the Honda XR600R: “Do you think that anyone at Honda knew? Do you think that when the first XR600R rolled off the assembly line, anyone had an inkling that it would become the definitive off-road bike, not only of a generation, but for two …