The seller of this bike has somehow accumulated almost all the genuine parts required to build a MH900e…with a 1000cc dual spark engine. After getting all the parts together over 15 years, the seller has to ‘leave the country and cannot see it to fruition.’ Think of it as a grown man’s puzzle!
$2,800 – 1969 Honda CL450
The scrambler brother of the CB450, the Honda CL450 differed with scrambler pipes and braced handlebars. Here’s a ’69 K2 version that the seller has spent the last few years redoing.
1986 BMW R80RT
Here’s a beautiful monoshock R80RT in Colorado Red Pearl with just 18,400 miles. Time for a fly and ride!
Picture Intermission – Vintage Motorcycle Daze
This weekend was the 5th annual Vintage Motorcycle Daze, a bike show for motorcycles produced in 1989 and earlier. Walter Barlow was kind enough to share some photos from his time there.
Can-Am Sonic 500
The Sonic was Can-Am’s first try at a four-stroke motorcycle, and it utilized a Rotax/Bombardier 500cc engine.
2005 Harley-Davidson VRSC Sidecar Off-Roader
8-10 Update: This 5x Ohlins rig is back up for sale with bidding up to $4,550 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This crazy sidecar rig did not meet reserve at $7,623 after 23 bids on eBay. Three words you don’t expect to see in the same sentence: 1.) VRSC 2.) Sidecar 3.) Off-Roader Yet …
1956 Heinkel Tourist 103 AO with Steib Sidecar
Post Sale Update: This Heinkel sold for $8,550 after 42 bids on eBay. Heinkel started as a German aircraft manufacturer that found themselves without a product after the Allies banned them from making planes after World War II. They moved on to bicycles, a microcar, and scooters like the Tourist to help Germans who couldn’t afford a car but needed …
320 Miles – 1996 Honda CBR600 Smokin Joe’s
I understand why tobacco companies aren’t allowed to sponsor racing teams anymore, but damn if they didn’t lead to some of my favorite liveries of all time. One example is the Smokin’ Joe’s scheme of this Honda CBR, emulating Miggy DuHamel’s 1995 AMA Championship winning bike.
Volcano Red – 1982 BMW R100RS
The third owner of this RS has spent time ‘upgrading every system for worry free long distance riding for years to come.’ Are you going to be the person who gets to enjoy his work?
2012 Janus Halcyon 50
View Post2001 MZ Baghira
MZ decided to expand their product line with the introduction of the Baghira, a supermoto with excellent components – bodywork from Acerbis, motor from Yamaha, and suspension from WP and Marzocchi. It all combined to make a rare and very satisfying dual purpose motorcycle.
Round Tank – 1925 BSA Model B
One of BSA’s most popular models in the 20s, the Model B was also affectionately known as the “Round Tank”. It was effective personal transport, as it was reliable and easy to ride.
1962 Parilla Wildcat Scrambler 250
A matching numbers, unrestored example of the 250cc high cam powered Parilla Wildcat, this bike comes with the correct Smiths tach and SS Dell’orto carb.
1,500 Miles – 1976 Yamaha RD125
View PostTraumaha – 1979 Triumph 750 Custom
With a Triumph 750 engine and a Yamaha front end, this bike was dubbed the “Traumaha”. Sounds a little too close to trauma, though that might be the point. And it sure sounds better than Yaumph!