Over six decades ago, Charles Fehn started tinkering with what would eventually evolve into the Rokon that we know today. That’s a long time for such an unusual motorcycle to be in production. This 1971 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2 can… more»
Motorcycles
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Stored 41 Years: 1974 Honda CB450 K7
Finally, a motorcycle that has been stored longer than one of mine has been, I don’t feel as guilty now. This 1974 Honda CB450 K7 has been off the road since 1980 so that’s probably a solid forty-one years… more»
Jan 1, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn Find Panhead: 1950 Harley-Davidson EL
Harley-Davidson has long been known for its V-twin engines, but there are still some that are more famous than others. The Motor Company’s first V-twin was introduced in 1909, faltered, and then re-emerged in 1911 as the F-Head. This… more»
Dec 31, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Second Fiddle? 1982 Yamaha Tri-Moto YT125
Seemingly always playing second fiddle to Honda, like Burger King is to McDonald’s or everything is to Amazon, Yamaha made some very nice motorcycles. I have two, at least, that I can think of off-hand. This 1982 Yamaha Tri-Moto… more»
Dec 12, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Original Big Wheel: 1985 Yamaha BW200
I never really thought about it before, but with the 1980s being an era when where starting and owning a business was a real goal for a lot of people, even the names of a couple of motorcycles reflected… more»
Dec 9, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Corvette? Chopper? Trike? This 1972 StratoTaxi Is All Three!
In the early 1970s, Randy Enterprises offered a catalog of custom chopper accessories ranging from tanks and fenders to handlebars, headlights, and even custom bodies, including one known as the StratoTaxi. Featuring swoopy bodywork and room for three, it… more»
Dec 1, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Pedal Pusher: 1957 Motobécane Mobylette AV-79
Are there any French vehicle fans out there? I’ve only owned one French vehicle, my fun and trouble-free 1987 Renault GTA and I have never owned a moped. This 1957 Motobécane Mobylette Type AV-79 combines the best of those… more»
Nov 25, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Barn Bike: 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120
A must-have for any seasoned motorcycle collector, this 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120 is a project bike that looks nice in the photos but is a little rough around the edges and will need work to get it back on… more»
Nov 11, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn Monkey: 1973 Honda Z50A-K4
I have two motorcycles that have been parked in a storage shed since (are you sitting down?) 1986. I know, there’s absolutely no excuse for that. The seller of this 1973 Honda Z50A-K4 says that it was parked in… more»
Nov 8, 2021 • Our Projects • 9 Comments
New Barn Finds Project! BMW R90/6 Motorcycle Shop Find
I recently had the chance to embark on a project with my uncle who is a long-time motorcycle builder and rider. It was in a recent conversation about one of his long-term projects – a desirable BMW R90/6 –… more»
Nov 6, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Original Paint Survivor: 1915 Harley-Davidson 11F
As anybody with a pulse on the auction scene can confirm, antique motorcycles are hot right now, with Harley-Davidson Knuckleheads selling for over $100k. While a restored bike can be an accurate representation of what it looked like when… more»
Oct 29, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Original Knucklehead: 1942 Harley-Davidson EL
Being forced to sell any classic vehicle due to ill health can be heartbreaking, but that is the decision that the owner of this 1942 Harley-Davidson EL has had to make. It is a stunning classic that has been… more»
Oct 27, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Bathtub Bike: 1958 Triumph Twenty-One 3TA
Some period Triumph ads referred to the bathtub bodywork on this 1958 Triumph Twenty-One 3TA as “mudguarding” and it had to have been nice in an era without as many paved roads as there are today. The seller has… more»
Oct 25, 2021 • What's In Your Barn? • 24 Comments
Scotty G’s Garage: 1971 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2
I haven’t done a “Scotty G’s Garage” edition in quite a while, a couple of years I think. It would take a while to catch up on these since I’ve been in a motorcycle buying phase over the last… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Sitting 41 Years: 1970 Honda US90
As if driving wasn’t dangerous enough in 2021 – and if you haven’t noticed a real change then you haven’t been paying attention behind the wheel – we bring you this 1970 Honda US90! You have always wanted one… more»
Oct 17, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
V8-Powered 2005 Ecstasy Renegade Trike
Muscle cars are great. I mean, what’s not to love? They drip attitude, and they offer performance that will pin you back in your seat. Of course, I could easily use those exact words to describe this 2005 Ecstasy… more»
