Reader Mike A. has just given me a heads up that I wanted to share with those of you in the Southern California area: On Sunday, April 27th, the BSA Owners Club of Southern California is honoring their founder Barry Smith with an “All British Run” at Hansen Dam. For more information, check out this flyer. And drop me a …
Trail Cat – 1969 Suzuki TC 120
Post-Listing Update: This Suzuki Trail Cat did not meet reserve at $2,800 after 19 bids. The bike was relisted and was then pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The Suzuki TC 120, also known as the Trail Cat, was a basic two-stroke dual-sport that’s got some great lines.
Built by Randakk – 1982 Supercharged Honda CBX
Post-Sale Update: After initially not meeting reserve, this Supercharged Honda CBX was relisted with no reserve. After 26 bids on eBay, it sold for $11,600. A specialist in older Honda’s, Randakk is selling off one of his personal bikes, a supercharged Honda CBX, for you to enjoy. To help promote his business, he has built several supercharged show bikes – …
1955 Victoria Bergmeister V35
Originally a bicycle manufacturer, Victoria produced motorcycles from about 1901 to 1966. One of their most well known models was the Victoria Bergmeister, as it was well-engineered. Unfortunately, the excellent design was very expensive to produce, and Victoria ran out of money after only 3 years of selling this bike. In ’58 they merged with another group.
Video Intermission – 1930’s California Hillclimb
Reader Mike A. showed me this video of a hillclimb even back from the 30’s that I thought you all would appreciate (might want to mute it, though). As I was told, “real racers have footboards…and side valves.”
1975 Maico MC440 GP
Post-Sale Update: After 14 bids on eBay, this Maico MC440 GP sold for $5,050. I’ve been having a recent surge in readers interested in Maico’s, so here’s one for you nuts. The Maico MC440 GP is one of the greatest vintage MX motorcycles ever built – and this is an almost mint, nearly all-original example. You’ll get plenty of goodies …
Chinese Police – 1984 Chang Jiang M5A Sidecar
4-11 Update: After topping out at $2,081.56 and then being relisted only to hit $1,881.56, this Chang Jiang M5A Sidecar is again up for sale. Maybe the third time’s the charm – find it here on eBay. This rare bird is a Chang Jiang M5A Sidecar that served as a Beijing Armed Police Motorcycle for 12 years. If you’re looking …
85 Years Young – 1939 Moto Guzzi Egretta
4-10 Update: This Guzzi is back up for sale here on eBay. When it comes to classic Guzzis, the Airone (produced for nearly two decades!) is usually the first bike that comes to mind. Airone translates to Heron, but that bike actually owes its existence the very rare Egret, the Moto Guzzi Egretta.
Mini Flat Tracker – 1971 Yamaha JT1
The Yamaha JT1 was a solid minibike back in its day. Here we’ve got an customized example with the cosmetics of a flat tracker, inspired by Kenny Roberts. Unfortunately, the bigger brother RD400 is not available for sale, though they look great together. Find this Yamaha JT1 (VIN: JT1-025143) for sale with bidding up to $898.88 and the reserve not …
Boxer Cruiser – 2003 Ural Wolf
4-10 Update: The Wolf is back! And even though this didn’t sell last time at $3,995, the seller has opened bidding at $4,995. That’s a bold move, Cotton. Let’s see if it pays off. Find this Ural Wolf for sale here on eBay. Here’s one I never knew existed – a solo bike from the Russian firm, Ural. The Ural …
1974 Bultaco Tiron
Post-Sale Update: This Bultaco El Tiron sold for $2,392.67 after 31 bids on eBay. Here’s a rare off-roader from Bultaco – I can’t say that I’ve ever seen one in the wild. It will need a little bit of work, but it runs. All that’s missing is the front light bulb, lens, and rear tail light. Find this Bultaco Tiron …
Immaculate Hawk – 1964 Honda CB77 Super Hawk
4-9 Update: After 12 bids on eBay, this Honda CB77 Super Hawk did not meet reserve at $9,600. The seller has relisted it and is now looking for $14,250 or best offer here on eBay. The Honda CB77, also known as the the Super Hawk, has the glorious distinction of being Honda’s first sportbike. This bike, in many ways like …
1974 Moto Guzzi 850T Cafe Racer
Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Moto Guzzi 850T Cafe Racer sold for $5,127 on eBay. The touring variant of the venerable California, the Moto Guzzi 850T was an oddball. It wasn’t as pretty as the average Italian bike, but it was much more reliable – making it a great ‘do-it-all’ bike and an interesting platform for a wide variety …
Viper Powered – 2005 Boss Hoss ZZ4 Custom
Packing the 8.3 V-10 from a Dodge Viper, this modified Boss Hoss ZZ4 puts down 580 horsepower (730 when running on the onboard nitrous) and 630 pound feet of torque. Just two of these Viper powered bikes were built by the late Tony Reynolds, and here’s your chance to snag one of them.
1970 Triumph Lyster LaBelle Racer
Two straight days with older Triumph racers! This one is a rare Triumph Lyster LaBelle Racer, named after the two gentlemen who were instrumental in its creation – Colin Lyster, a well-known frame designer of racing motorcycle frames, and Ed LaBelle, a former Canadian National Champion roadracer.