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»
Motorcycles
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»
Apr 10, 2013 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1968 Honda CB350 Barn Find
Reader David C. just reminded us that we had committed to featuring the occasional motorcycle and this is the one he recommended. It is a 1968 Honda CB350 and it supposedly sat in a barn for many years. Everything… more»
Mar 13, 2013 • Stories • 11 Comments
2013 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
The 2013 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance took place Sunday, March 10 at the Amelia Island Ritz Carlton. Featured cars for the 18th edition of the event included the Ford GT40, Porsche 911, Corvette Sting Ray, cars of Lamborghini, motorcycles… more»
Feb 21, 2013 • For Sale • 12 Comments
TT Racer: 1966 Triumph Trophy T100c
The Vincent from earlier today might have been a little rich for most of us, so we dug up this 1966 Triumph Trophy. It is not original, but that is because it was raced by the seller’s father in… more»
Feb 21, 2013 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Assembly Required: 1951 Vincent Rapide
Since the start of this site back in mid-2011 we have had countless submissions from our readers. The majority have been cars, but we have also received a handful of motorcycle finds too. We do not have much two-wheeled… more»
