In 1991, Harley released a customized FXDB to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Sturgis rally. One year later, they did the same to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the rally in Daytona. Approximately 1600 and 1700 of the limited models were released, respectively – here’s #1,295 of the former.
Bike-urious does the Baja 1000 – Part 6
A month later and I was back in Los Angeles, so Nathan and I decided to do our first race together. It did not go well.
Next Month – The One Motorcycle Show
If you’re up near Portland, you’re going to need to check out The One Motorcycle Show in February.
In Germany – 1928 Bohmerland Touren 600
Post-Listing Update: This Bohmerland did not meet reserve, with just one bid at the opening amount of $100,000. Bohmerland was a Czechoslovakian firm that built bikes between ’24 and ’39. All of their bikes were of one ‘model’, but with wheelbase options from a 2 seat “Sport” model to the 4 seater “Lang Touren” (Long Touring). This is the option …
Ending Soon – 1984 Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mark 3
Post-Sale Update: This LeMans sold for $6,500 after 22 bids on eBay. As a child of the 80s who loves straight lines, I always enjoyed the styling (and the giant white Veglia tach)of the Le Mans Mark 3. Those were a few of the 80 changes that Guzzi made between the Mark II and III.
Guess That Bike – Vintage German Ad Edition
A dear friend of mine just opened up his second restaurant – shameless plug for Brat & Brau in Hermosa Beach, California! He’s got pages from vintage German magazines all over the place, and I couldn’t help but notice this ad with a motorcycle in it. So, what’s the bike?
1973 Yamaha RD/Redline 100 Road Racer
Here’s Justin’s first feature, about a rare Redline-framed RD100!
1954 Ariel Square Four MKII Custom
You don’t normally think of an Ariel Square Four as the platform for a British custom, but this bike was given a 2.5 year long frame off restoration and turned into a ‘cafe racer’ in the process. I’m not entirely thrilled with the results – but what do you think?
Gift Intermission – Two Stroke Smoke Candle
Got a 2-stroke fan in your life who’s been missing that distinctive smell while the snow’s outside? Flying Tiger Motorcycles has got you covered with a candle made with 2-stroke oil!
2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure
Here’s Matt’s first post – featuring the juggernaut that is the BMW GSA!
Start a Classic BMW Collection!
None of these bikes are individually a smoking deal or anything, however it’s cool to see one guy cranking out restorations (and we’ve seen the R50 Hot Rod before!)
Bike-urious 2016 Survey Results
Wow. Thanks so much to everyone who participated – about 50% of readers who saw the post donated their time to fill out the survey, and I can’t say how much I appreciated it. Now, let’s get our learn on!
Meet Justin Wright!
Alright, here’s the last (but not least) addition to the Bike-urious contributor stable, at least for now. Read on to learn more about Justin Wright, who has enjoyed an eclectic history of motorcycles:
2001 BMW R1150GS Custom
The R1150GS sold very well, but almost all the modifications riders make are farkles for long distance touring. This bike has also had some cosmetic work done – how do you think it went?
Tube-Framed Buell – 1997 Buell Cyclone
If ever there were a philosophical mis-match in the moto world, it had to be the marriage of Erik Buell and Harley-Davidson Motor Company. An avowed motorcycle racer and sport bike enthusiast, Buell built his first competition motorcycle in 1983 and went on to design and build Sportster-engine based street bikes. Harley began acquiring Buell’s company in 1993 and had …