Indian introduced the Scout in late 1919 as a 1920 model. Designed by Charles B. Franklin the Scout would continue in the Indian line up until it was interrupted by WWII as one of their most popular brands. Indian didn’t resume the Scout after the war, opting instead to give the name to an all new parallel twin model in …
1948 Harley-Davidson FL w/Sidecar and Questions
Post Sale Update: This beautiful sidecar sold for $33,900 – looks like the BIN price was bumped after the seller learned it was a Goulding sidecar. This is a gorgeous looking motorcycle with perilously few details and a story to match it. I have some questions about the package that I could use some help with. It’s a 1948 Harley …
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View PostVolcano Red – 2007 BMW R1200S
Post Listing Update: This R12S did not meet reserve despite 25 bids up to $8,600. For a few years, the R1200S was the sportiest boxer twin that BMW ever mass produced. While there was a lot to love about the bike, the oddball red/white striped paint scheme wasn’t necessarily one of them. Here’s a well-modified example that recently got a …
1979 Honda CBX Custom
Post Sale Update: This CBX originally got no interest at a BIN of $25,000. The seller lowered the BIN to $19,950 and the bike then sold. Built by Jason Len of XKS Motorsport, this CBX has been featured in The CBX Book by Ian Foster and the CBX World calendar.
Bikers Helping Bikers – LEGO BMW R60/2
A few weeks ago I shared that LEGO will soon be offering a model kit of the new R1200GSW. Well, turns out they might be offering a kit for much older Beemer – and you can help make it happen!
Another Star of Stage and Screen – 1958 Triumph TR5
Introduced in 1949 the TR5 was another iconic Edward Turner design that really worked and resonated with motorcycle riders and fans. James Dean bought one after he saw Marlon Brando in The Wild One (Brando rode a 6T) and had a series of photos taken with and on his motorcycle. Many of the photos and the motorcycle itself is in …
Unexpected Trike – 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 500R
Thanks to a “Instatrike” kit from Tow-Pac, this Ninja 500 is now a 3-wheeler.
Ending Soon – 1962 MV Agusta 1962 Checca GTE Sport
Post Listing Update: Despite 38 bids up to $5,150, this Checca did not meet reserve on eBay. According to the seller, Checca translates to “Fairy” in English. It looks like the modern translation has taken more of a derogatory meaning, but hopefully you get the implication that this is a lightweight, nimble motorcycle. This gorgeous example has won multiple first …
Video Intermission – 1970s Motorcycle Safety Video
Here’s a 40+ year old film about motorcycle safety. The most interesting (and painful) part is the crash testing done where a motorcycle t-bones a car.
1975 Honda CR125 Elsinore
A Honda 2 stroke? Back in 1973, Honda released their best ever dirt bike – the CR125 Elsinore. Prior to this, Honda dirt bikes were … well … not appreciated. That was about to change very quickly. At 20 HP, 188 LBS wet and sporting a 6 speed transmission, the Elsinores not only handled rather well, they went like the …
Christmas Present – 1965 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
It being the season I decided I would look for my Christmas present. This is not a bike I would normally write up, or even consider buying. But I clocked through the offerings on EBay today and decided this would do. There were three Chiefs that I didn’t trust (I don’t think they were represented properly), several HDs that didn’t …
Sisufab Build – 1969 Honda CL350 Custom
Post Sale Update: After 9 bids on eBay, this Honda sold for $3,650. This Honda was built by Sisufab for the 2015 Roughrider Ink and Iron Expo in Fargo, North Dakota. The build took just 35 days and the bike ended up winning both the People’s Choice and Builder’s Choice awards.
Gear Review – Aerostich Protekt Jeans
View PostFactory Streetfighter Kit – 2001 Aprilia Falco
The Aprilia Falco (also known as the SL1000) was a roadster that slotted in between the race-replica Mille and the sport-touring Futura. I thought it was slightly confusing – unlike the Tuono, it wasn’t much more comfortable than Aprilia’s sport bike at the time. To make the Falco stand out a bit more, Aprilia offered a limited edition “Streetfighter” kit …