I’ve featured a few monowheels in the past – including this McLean Monocycle that did not get any interest at a BIN of $5,500 – but today we’re not looking at a monowheel for sale. We’re looking at one that’s just set a world record.
Bikers Helping Bikers – 2016 Distinguished Gentlemans Ride
The Distinguished Gentlemans Ride (DGR) is an international event created to raise money and awareness for the men’s health programs of the Movember Foundation. On Sunday, September 25th, well-dressed riders all around the world will hop on their classic and vintage styled bikes and become part of the world’s largest motorcycling charity event. Want to help out?
Built like a Sherman Tank! History of the BSA WM20
View PostWidow Maker – 1974 Suzuki TM400 Cyclone
A couple of days ago I wrote up a TS250 Suzuki and mentioned this very bike. Commonly known as the most evil handling motorcycle ever built. It would actually spit you off on the straight and level if you caught the torque band just right. It had a floppy frame (I stiffened mine), poor geometry, and the motor was light …
Sitting Since the 70s – 1947 Velocette MSS 500 Custom
The seller of this bike (same guy with the nifty Triumph flat tracker from yesterday) acquired it from this father upon the latter’s death nearly a decade ago. His dad used to race it in SoCal in the 50s on hill climbs, hare scramblers, flat tracks, and more – plus at one point it was street legal, to boot.
Street Legal – Kawasaki ZX-10 Street Tracker
Many examples of Kawasaki’s literbike Ninja have been converted into streetfighters after they get dumped or wrecked…but here’s the first one I’ve seen that’s been converted into a street tracker! This looks like a very fun way to get into a lot of trouble.
No Reserve Flying Dragon – 1972 Honda CL350
Did you know that in 1972 and 1973, Honda embraced the tie dye movement with an optional set of paintwork called the Flying Dragon. It was available for the CL350 and CL450 – here’s one of the former.
1977 BMW R100S
Post Sale Update: After 26 bids on eBay, this R100S sold for $10,600. If I was shopping for a classic BMW right now, I’d look for a R100S over the iconic R90S just because of how expensive the latter has become. Here’s a beautiful example of the 100S that probably won’t be cheap either, thanks to a restoration that the …
Classic Flat Tracker – 1946 Triumph Tiger 100
This Triumph flat tracker was campaigned in Southern California in the 50s by the seller’s father. Unfortunately, it has sat since 2001 and is worse for wear – do you think it’s worth saving?
Join Me – 2016 Venice Vintage Motorcycle Rally
View PostAuction Preview – Bonhams Willi Balz Collection
On September 21st in Stuttgart, Germany, Bonhams will be auctioning off some of the collection of Willi Balz, a German entrepreneur best known for founding Windreich, a wind turbine company. He’s got several vintage cars and bikes – let’s take a look at the latter.
$1,495 – 1980 Honda CB400T Hawk
Why would I write up a very ordinary UJM? This is a site dedicated to Exotics, right? The Honda CB400T was as plain as could be. Because that’s what we rode. I don’t know about anybody else, but I rode a Hawk. I lusted for a CBX and would take every opportunity to head to the local dealer and dream …
Savage – 1973 Suzuki TS250
Post Listing Update: This TS250 did not get any interest at the asking price of $3,750. It was relisted at $3,250 and it suffered the same fate. Suzuki produced the Savage 250 from 1969 to 1981 and I missed it. I didn’t actually miss it, I ignored it. Completely. By 1974 I had bought a TM400 (the start of yellow …
Dual Controls – 1963 Jawa CZ175
According to the seller, this bike was a factory-built motorcycle specifically designed so that CZ/Jawa dealers could teach new riders how to ride. It’s been in storage for nearly 5 decades, but this is definitely worth saving!
Restoration of a 1974 Ducati 750 Sport – by Austin Vintage Cycle
The fine folks at Austin Vintage Cycle have completed another restoration of a classic Ducati, and I thought you’d enjoy seeing what it takes to make a bike better than new. It was originally delivered to AVC from a barn in New Jersey. The original owner rode it just 2,300 miles and then threw it in storage…