Here’s a frame up restoration of a Husky XC500 that has less than 20 minutes on it. The seller says it’s either for a collector to present in shows or for a racer to ‘blow away the competition’.
Needs Some Work – 1963 Ducati 125TS
All hail small classic Italians! Unfortunately, this one hasn’t run in several years but the engine does have compression – time to open up that toolbox.
1988 BMW R100RS
Post Sale Update: This RS sold for $4,155 after 14 bids on eBay. In the seller’s words, here’s “a very usable classic bike – all of the charm of a classic, air-cooled Beemer with none of the headaches of vintage bikes.”
NCR New Blue – 2007 Ducati SportClassic
View PostVintley – 1949 Vincent Rapide Chopper
Post-Sale Update: This Vincent Chopper sold for $27,000 after 29 bids on eBay. Here’s a Harley-Davidson K model frame that’s been raked and stretched to fit a Vincent Rapide engine that had been to Lightning specs. That’s a sentence I never expected to write out before…
Super Single – 2006 Kawasaki KX450 Road Racer
A week ago, I featured a Husky SM450RR that was built to compete in the new Super Single class (which eventually became Formula 450). Here’s another take on the F450 class, this time based off a Kawasaki KX450.
3 Kilometers – 1970 Honda CB175
Post-Sale Update: Wow. After 31 bids on eBay, this CB175 sold for $9,000 – the last bid was a jump from $2,500! With just 1.8 miles on the odometer, this Honda CB175 is a recent garage find that looks fantastic.
1 of 4 – 1971 BSA Weslake 500cc
I’ve featured a few BSA Weslake powered bikes that utilized a Rickman frame, but here’s a bike that trumps them in rarity. Here’s a bike that was apparently one of four built by Richard Barnes in 1971 – one of which was for James Garner to run the Baja 1000 with.
1975 Husqvarna 450 WR
In the 1960’s, Husqvarna had led the charge in turning British off-road bikes into relics. By the 70’s, Husky had become a dominant force in motocross, winning multiple world championships and Baja 1000s. 1972 was a banner year for the firm – their entire lineup was upgraded to 5 speed gearboxes with left-hand shifters, new frames, Motoplat injections, and a …
1970 Indian Mini Bambino MM5A
The Indian MM5A, also known as the Indian Mini Bambino, was a mini bike designed for little children (4-5 year olds) to become familiar with motorcycles and the Indian brand. There were two marketing goals with this bike – encourage older riders to share the Indian experience with their children, and also prime the pump for the next generation of …
2014 BMW RNineT Custom
Warning – you might just lose a couple of hours out of your day.
#4 – 1999 Victory V92C
By all accounts, the first generation of the Victory V92C was not an excellent bike – but the first bike for any new motorcycle manufacturer is bound to have some teething issues. Over 15 years later, Victory is still going strong, but it all gets traced back to the V92C. Here’s a special, one-owner example of the breed: #4 off …
1966 White Shooting Star
Based out of Santa Ana, California, White International Motors was the brainchild of Jack White. In the mid 60s, he contracted Csepel Pannonias out of Hungry and rebranded them under his own name. They’re hard to find in the US, and here’s one that’s been made even more rare thanks to a few modifications that were military-inspired.
37 Years New – 1978 Indian ME-100
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 a 5-speed transmission. If you’re curious, here’s a digital scan …
1986 Suzuki GSXR-750
A classic sportbike, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 was originally introduced in 1985 and debuted with a win in the 24-hour World Endurance Championships in Le Mans. The 1986 model, as featured here, was the first year these bikes were imported into the US. Differences between the ’85 and ’86 model were modest – a 25mm longer swingarm, modified bellypan, and …