Post Listing Update: Despite 17 bids up to $15,800, this Harley FX did not meet reserve. Considered by some to be the first factory custom bike, the Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide was Willie G’s brainchild and an attempt to satisfy the countless H-D enthusiasts that would customize their brand new Harleys. Most people associate this bike with the “Sparkling America” …
1966 Moto Guzzi Lodola
Intorduced in 1956, the Moto Guzzi Lodola was Carlo Guzzi’s last design – unfortunately I can’t say I’m a big fan of the aesthetics. The bike started with a 175cc engine but by 1959 the “Gran Turismo” version was introduced with a 235cc engine that put out 11 horsepower, enough to get the Lodola up to 70 miles per hour. …
Completely Restored – 1979 Honda CBX
In the late 70s, the big four Japanese companies kicked off a horsepower war by stuffing big engines into their usual frames, creating the notion of superbikes. When it came to Big Red’s turn, Honda decided to push boundaries and utilize their first 6-cylinder engine in a production motorcycle. Benelli actually beat Honda to the punch in terms of 6-cylinder …
1949 Nimbus Model C
The Nimbus motorcycle dates back to 1919, the result of a vacuum cleaner manufacturer that decided expansion into bikes was a worthwhile endeavor. They were technologically advanced, with shaft drive, steel frames, and a telescopic front fork (a year before the BMW R12, though the latter was hydraulically damped). The first Nimbus was affectionately known as the Stovepipe…in 1932 the …
In Belgium – 1904 Peugeot Type D Racer
An interesting example of the transition between powered bicycles and motorcycles, this Peugeot Type D Racer is claimed to be one of two known to exist. Fair warning – I couldn’t find much on these bikes so I’m taking the seller (a motorcycle dealership in Belgium called HD-Classic) at face value here.
Couple of Katanas – 1982 Suzuki Katana x2
The Suzuki Katana is a very distinctive bike designed by Hans Muth (the fairing might remind you of a similar Muth creation – the BMW R65LS). In the late 70s and early 80s, Japanese manufacturers were selling standard bikes as fast as they could make them. And while most of the bikes were technically sound, they all started to emulate …
Storz Cafe Conversion – 2004 Harley-Davidson Sportster
Storz Performance sells kits to turn 2004+ Sportsters into a cafe racer-styled motorcycle. Here’s an example that’s claimed to be a show quality – it has 900 stress-free miles since the build was completed.
Original Paint – 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead
Here’s a last-year Knuckle that looks great in its original paint. It has 32,075 miles and is claimed to run and ride great. The current owner has owned it for 63 years, and over the years has received a new 74 ci Knuckle engine, new seat, and not much else. The asking price is significant – wonder what it will …
Dunstall Dominator Replica – 1966 Norton Atlas 750
4-1-15 Update: This ‘Dunstall Dominator’ replica is up for sale again, this time with a BIN of $15,000 or best offer here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This bike did not meet reserve at $12,850. In the early 1960s, Norton factory racers were called Domiracers. Here’s a Norton Atlas that’s been loaded with every possible period Dunstall bit to look just …
Restored Eldo Police – 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
04-01-15 Update: Reader Bill K notes that this Eldo Police is back up for sale here on Craigslist (now for $25,000). Here’s a beautiful Eldorado Police bike that was restored by Cycle Garden 7 years ago. It’s a numbers matching bike and it has 10,500 since the restoration work, which included the engine being bored out to 950cc, was done. …
The Ultimate Metisse? 1969 Rickman Metisse BSA Weslake
Post Sale Update: After 37 bids, this special Rickman did not meet reserve at $11,100. It was then relisted and sold for…$8,700. The Rickman Metisse is a legend when it comes to classic off-roaders, but thanks to the varying powerplants there are some that are better than others. Here’s one with a Weslake BSA B44 engine – considered by some …
1985 Suzuki RG500 Gamma
Here’s one of the defining bikes of the 1980’s – Suzuki’s RG500 Gamma
Terry Thomason Rat Rod
Bask in the magnificence of this custom bike built by Terry Thomason. It’s 9 feet long, has 3 inches of clearance, and it can be yours for $1,500.
Pontiac Fiero Trike
Yes, it’s based on a car, but the front end is off a bike (bonus points if you can figure out what it’s from, cause I can’t), so I’m considering this suitable enough to feature. For just $2,000, you too can have a homemade trike with the drivetrain of an automatic Fiero. Seems appropriate to post this on April Fool’s …
Gorgeous Guzzi – 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
Post-Listing Update: This V7 Sport was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. That’s a shame, I was really hoping to see what this was going to go for. The V7 Sport is a true classic, and here’s one of the best you will ever see. I love getting the chance to show you bikes like this on Bike-urious.