Based on an Aermacchi/Harley-Davidson Sprint 350, this road racer is proudly wearing an orange and black paint scheme to represent the bar and shield. Harley actually made CRTT racing frames for the Sprint, and this features one of the 50 examples made in 1971.
AMA National 250 Winner – 1998 Yamaha TZ250
View Post87 Miles – 1974 MZ TS150
If you want a city commuter that will really stand out from the crowd, consider this piece of East German history. TS stood for Telescopic Fork and Swingarm, letting you know that this bike was fully suspended. MZ offered the TS line in a few displacements – this was the medium sized 150. Somehow, this little bike has just 87 …
1960 Gilera 150 Sport
Gilera was a pre WWII Italian manufacturer that survived the war. In fact, in the immediate aftermath of the war Giuseppe Gilera decided that Italy needed cheap reliable transportation to help with war recovery. Enter the Gilera 125 that became the 150 in 1952 when Italian law required a minimum of 150CC to enter the freeways. The 150 sport would …
Rotax Power – 1988 Harris Matchless G80
View PostWell Modded – 2000 Suzuki DRZ400E
A street legal dual sport, this DRZ400E (E for electric start) has been well modified for a nice combination of power and suspension at a reasonable price.
1968 Greeves Challenger
Bert Greeves first brush with motorcycle manufacturing came in 1954. By 1960 his lightweight Greeves 250CC dirt bikes were dominant in England using a Villers motor. In 1964 Greeves introduced his own motor in the Challenger. The rest is history, for the rest of the 60’s Greeves dominated the 250 class world wide. Greeves was a big proponent of “Race …
Sleeper Scooter – 1999 Italjet Formula 125
At first glance, you might think this scooter was only good for quick runs to a coffee shop at 25 miles per hour. But thanks to a 2 stroke 125cc engine, this Italjet Formula can get you up to an indicated 85! The seller says he’s never seen another example of this model in the US, and I haven’t either. …
Gift Intermission – LEGO Technic BMW R1200GSA
If your new GS Adventure will be put away for the winter soon, here’s something that might cheer you up – a LEGO Technic model of your bike! Good news: It’s LEGO and BMW. What else could you want? Bad news: It won’t be cheap, and it’s not available until after January 1st.
34 Bikes – Cushman Collection
Some Cushman nut has accumulated 34 scooters spanning 56 years of the company’s history. You’ll also get thousands of extra parts, boxes of original literature, and signs up to 8 feet long. Now he wants to get rid of it all in one fell swoop. Feel like starting a Cushman museum?
First and Last – 1965 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide FLHFB
Post Listing Update: This Electra Glide did not meet reserve despite 18 bids up to $18,799 on eBay. Harley Davidson really did have big news for the 1965 model year. First year for the electric starter and it caused quite a stir along with 12V electrics and auto advance distributor. The entire FL model line changed it’s name from Duo-Glide …
“Light Custom” – 1952 Vincent Rapide
The seller of this Rapide says the bike has been given a “light custom treatment with smart usable upgrades” that also happen to make it look like a Black Shadow. In his or her mind, it’s for someone that wants the Black Shadow look without Black Shadow prices. Do you agree?
Video Intermission – A Day in the 70s
Nathan and I got our hands on a Honda CB1100 and a Triumph Bonneville so we decided to take a quick trip back in time and explore some spots that were popular in Southern California back in the 70s.
Full Custom – 1955 Triumph TR6
Normally, I’m not a really huge fan of shop customized motorcycles. I love what people do to their own rides, but normally a checkbook custom leaves me cold. This one doesn’t.
Video Intermission – A Sneak Preview of Moto Talbott
When I went up to Carmel this summer for the Quail Motorcycle Gathering, I had the pleasure of meeting Robb Talbott. Robb has been quite successful in multiple ventures over the years, but the reason I’m featuring him today is because he just opened up an amazing motorcycle museum that you need to check out. Before the museum opened, Robb …