Here’s a gorgeous Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead (VIN: 47FL9239) that’s got a 20 year-old restoration. It’s not completely OEM – the front end is from a late model springer, the transmission is from a ’50 model, there’s a disk brake up front and it’s been converted to foot shift, hand clutch, and a 12V electrical system. But I’m not a purist …
1972 Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police
Post-Listing Update: Despite 39 bids getting up to $20,800, this Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police did not meet reserve. The best selling model MG ever produced, the Eldorado has been a classic for decades. This Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police is an excellent example of MG’s pride and joy – though this is one of the many Police variants, which competed with …
Sons of Anarchy – 1946 Harley Knucklehead
Post-Listing Update: Despite 36 bids on eBay, this Knucklehead did not meet reserve at $34,100. But seeing as the finale of Sons of Anarchy is coming up soon, this bike might be up for sale again soon when it’s value is presumably highest… Here’s a first on bike-urious – a motorcycle for sale that’s had a die-cast toy made of …
Cannonball Participant – 1928 Harley-Davidson J
The Harley-Davidson J introduced several new features to the H-D line, including a rounded fuel tank, and models with the 3-speed transmission, a kickstarter instead of pedals.
1967 Triumph Bonneville T-120 Bobber
Here’s a custom Triumph Bonneville based on a Factory Metal Works frame. The bike has just 100 miles since a full restoration, and it includes a custom frame, fender, front end, pipes, and brass fixtures. The bike was also featured in the February 2013 edition of The Horse Magazine. Find this Triumph Bonneville Bobber for sale in Bethlehem, Georgia with …
The Chopper – The Real Story
Like most motorcycle aficionados, I’m a big fan of Paul D’Orleans – also known as the man behind The Vintagent. I’ve always found him to be very detailed in his research, and therefore very knowledgeable about the vintage motorcycles he’s passionate about.
Tenni Green – 2012 Moto Guzzi Griso SE
The Moto Guzzi Griso SE is a special edition of the venerable Griso, that is set off by beautiful Tenni paint reminiscient of Guzzi’s racebikes of the 1950s. The SE got several extras, including spoked wheels, the beautiful paint (and brown leather seat), and blacked out parts all over the place. Mechanically, you also got adjustable suspension, and giant Brembo …
1999 CMC Captain America
Like the Captain America bike from Easy Rider that I featured a few days ago, but thinking that spending a million dollars on a motorcycle might be a little difficult? Well, here’s one of the small run of bikes that were endorsed by Peter Fonda as replicas, built by the California Motorcycle Company, otherwise known as the CMC Captain America.
1985 Suzuki Madura GV1200GLF
A direct response to the ‘mega-cruiser’ Honda Magna, the Suzuki Madura was all about one-upmanship. Honda called their Magna an 1100, so the Madura was called a 1200, even if the engine was actually 1165cc. Honda rated the Magna at 116hp, Suzuki rated the Madura at…117 horsepower. You get the idea. Either way, it was a rare (5,099 produced over …
1940 Indian 440
Post-Listing Update: This Indian 440 was pulled off eBay due to an ‘error in the listing’. Possibly the most famous of Indian’s pre-WWII bikes, the Indian 440 introduced the distinctive fenders that have survived even to the most recent revival of the marque. The styling was so distinctive that in 2006, the US Postal Service used the 440 as one …
2004 Honda Rune
Post Sale Update: This Rune sold for $15,602 after 10 bids on eBay. The Honda Rune made a huge splash back in 2004, as Honda brought to market a bike that no one believed would ever make it past concept. Just look at it! I’m still stunned that Honda released this bike, and I’m in love with the rear fender. …
Born Free 6 Entrant – 1940 Harley-Davidson UL Custom
This Harley-Davidson UL Flathead Chopper was built for the Born Free 6 Show by Joey Cano of Slabside Cycles. As you might expect, there’s plenty of custom work here. That includes plenty of handmade parts, the custom paint job, and brass molding. The 1940 engine was rebuilt by Live Free Cycles, wrapped by a 1948 Panhead wishbone frame. For more …
1946 Indian Chief
Post Listing Update: This Chief was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. This numbers matching Chief was restored several years ago but sat unridden until the current seller bought it and put 1,500 miles on it in 3 years. It’s claimed to run great and has a few minor upgrades. It’s got new Firestone tires and is ready …
Military Chief – 1940 Indian Chief 340B
I’ve featured a few Harleys that were built for the military, but the Indian Chief 340B is the first military Indian I’ve been able to find for sale. Essentially a civilian model that was slightly modified for armed service duty, this was a rare bike – as far as I can tell, only about 5,000 were produced.
1970 Moto Guzzi Ambassador with Sidecar
Produced for just two years, the Ambassador was never as well known as bikes like the Eldorado. Built to target the American market, MG saw a way to compete with Harley with a 757cc variant of the venerable V-Twin. This specific example (VIN: 26161) is a numbers-matching beauty with less than 20,000 miles in a lovely shade of gold. Oh …