In between our blasts around the backroads of the Oregon coast, we had the chance to meet lots of nice people at the NW Classic Rally. Josh and I have carried on plenty about how great that event was,… more»
Motorcycles
Dec 30, 2013 • Stories • 26 Comments
The World’s Fastest Indian
How does it feel to be the keeper of the most famous motorcycle in the world?
Oct 27, 2013 • Stories • 16 Comments
The Lawrence of Arabia Death Brough
Today’s In the Barn story is about a special motorcycle that was once owned by a very famous individual. You have probably heard of Lawrence of Arabia and today we have the tale about his favorite bike. This story… more»
Oct 20, 2013 • Stories • 25 Comments
The Vincent in the Barn
Gullwings, Speedsters, and the like are all holy grails when it comes to automotive barn finds, but one of the ultimate finds in the two-wheeled world is the Vincent. Vincents were fast and few were made, so when they… more»
Sep 29, 2013 • Stories • 21 Comments
The Million-Mile Harley
We haven’t featured any motorcycles for a while, so today’s story is long over due. This one comes from the Vincent in the Barn and we think you will enjoy it, even if you’re not into bikes. Be sure… more»
Sep 8, 2013 • For Sale • 8 Comments
$300 Bike: 1965 Bridgestone BS-90
We all know Bridgestone today for their tires, but the company actually started with bicycles. Naturally they then moved onto motorcycles and even had some success with racing in Japan. This BS-90 is nothing fancy, but should make for… more»
Aug 22, 2013 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Sturgis or Bust: 1985 Pulse AutoCycle
It’s a motorcycle, it’s a plane, no it’s a 1985 Pulse AutoCycle! Now that is something you don’t hear everyday. We spotted one of these plane-bikes a while back in the corner of a garage so when this one… more»
Aug 6, 2013 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Small Bike, Big Fun: 1973 Kawasaki G5
Sometimes cars can get expensive. There is lot to go wrong. Sheet-metal, upholstery, trim, the list just goes on and on. We love them, but sometimes we just want something cheap and simple to wrench on. That is when… more»
Aug 4, 2013 • Stories • 10 Comments
Black Shadows of Saigon
Today we have an interesting tale about a box full of Vincents. It was written by Lee Klancher and first appeared in Tom Cotter’s book, The Vincent in the Barn. We have gained permission to reprint it here for your… more»
Jul 12, 2013 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Triumph Bonneville Stash
Looks like someone finally decided to clean out the garage and that someone just happens to be a Triumph Bonneville enthusiast! At first glance this may just look like an unfinished project, but there are actually a couple of… more»
Jul 11, 2013 • For Sale • 2 Comments
284 Mile 1970 Yamaha HS1
This 1970 Yamaha HS1 was just pulled out of a barn in New Hampshire. It has some surface rust, but supposedly only has 284 miles on the odometer! It is equipped with a 90cc two-stroke twin, so it should… more»
May 26, 2013 • Stories • 31 Comments
Leno’s Black Shadow
Built in Stevenage, England, in the 1950s, the 1,000cc Vincent V-Twin was billed as “The World’s Fastest Standard Motorcycle.” Expensive, exotic, loud, and very fast, with a shiny black stove-enameled engine, two into-one faired exhausts, dual Amal carburetors, four… more»
May 9, 2013 • Stories • 8 Comments
Audi Motorcycle: 1953 DKW RT 250
If you’ve ever wanted an Audi motorcycle, this might be the closest you’re ever going to get. Long ago a group of German manufacturers, including Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer, merged together to form Auto Union. If you look… more»
Apr 28, 2013 • Stories • 7 Comments
Two Rules of Motorcycle Barn-Finding
There are two basic rules to discovering long hidden bikes. Rule Number One: Talk about old motorcycles to everyone you meet.
Apr 27, 2013 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Crated 1962 Norton ES2
This 1962 Norton ES2 was supposedly left behind unused when the first owner went off to Vietnam. Someone later found it, got it running, and sold it to the current owner who was going to use it in a… more»
Apr 22, 2013 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1977 Triumph Bonneville T140 Silver Jubilee
The Triumph Bonneville was one of the best selling 750cc British bikes produced. Unfortunately, Triumph went under in 1983 so the T140 represented the last of these great motorcycles. This particular one is special because it is a limited… more»
