Built by Iron Cobras Fabrication of Long Beach, California, this SR500 has been chopped and given larger wheels – 21″ in the rear and 23″ in the front. What do you think about it?
Ed’s Burton – Norton Dominator Frame with Buell X1 Motor
The usual suspect with a non-OEM motor in a Norton frame is Triumph, though occasionally I’ve featured Harley swaps like the “Narley“. Here’s one I haven’t seen before: a Buell X1 motor in a Norton Dominator frame. Together, they become the “Burton”.
1962 BMW R90/2
Yes, that’s right – a 90/2! The seller started with a R60/2 and then swapped in the motor, transmission, and final drive from a ’74 R90/6. There’s plenty of modifications that we’ll look at in a moment, but what’s mot interesting to me is that “all chrome has been powdercoated red to make [the] bike appear as massive as possible.”
High Potential – 1978 Moto Guzzi CX100
Aesthetics are subjective, so I’ll just say I’m not a huge fan of how this bike looks. But the seller has had it for 17 years and done a tremendous amount of work to the mechanical side of things. Unfortunately, he has to let it go because he’s moving overseas. I think that with a little bit of cosmetic attention, …
Almost Done – 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 with Turbocharged GSX-R 750 Motor
There’s only one picture, and the seller says it’s tuned and rideable but it still needs a little work. I say whoever BUYS this needs a little work, but it’s so bonkers that I have to share.
1969 BSA 441 Victor
We have featured several BSA Victors over the years here. They are always a crowd favorite, and could serve as the poster-boy for the original “dual-sport” concept – take a race bike, add lights, a mirror and pretty it up a bit, and go!
Champion Framed – Yamaha DT250 Flat Tracker
Champion racing frames were the highly sought after handiwork of Californian Doug Schwerma. He built frames in the late sixties and early seventies that were highly desired by flat track racers – “champions” like Don Vesco, Steve Baker, and Kenny Roberts could be seen riding Champion frames. After Schwerma passed away, the Champion frame design and name went to another …
Ending Soon – 1975 Honda CB500T Cafe Racer
The T in CB500T meant that the 498cc engine was a parallel twin which produced 34 horsepower. Journalists considered the bike fairly bland and not a standout. Depending on your perspective, that either makes it an excellent or a terrible choice for customization like what’s happened with this example that’s for sale.
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On Sunday, many of you will be busy watching Marc Marquez attempt to take his 5th consecutive win at Circuit of the Americas. But there are other things going on in the world of motorcycles, including an auction of “Pioneer, Vintage, & Collectors’ Motorcycles and Related Spares” by Bonhams in Staffordshire, England. There will be 304 lots going up for …
Video Intermission – Twist the Throttle
Several years ago, the Discovery Channel had a show called Twist the Throttle. Each episode of the series featured a different OEM – including Bimota, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, MV Agusta, Suzuki and Yamaha. Thanks to reader Tim S, I just discovered that the episodes are still online for your viewing pleasure.
Cheapest I’ve Seen – 1982 Yamaha Seca Turbo
Two years ago, I featured a Seca Turbo for $1,800, and I called it the “Cheapest I’ve Seen.”. Now thanks to reader Larry R, we’ve got a new champion.