Barn Finds reader Jim S. spotted a long-stored sport bike from the 1970s here on eBay in the form of a classic 1973 Yamaha RD350. It’s good timing on his part, since we recently featured another relic of the early sport bike… more»
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Scooter Comfort: 1958 Ariel Leader 250
Areal was funded in 1870, building “penny farthing” bicycles and then a motorized tricycle in 1898 and in 1901, a motorized quadracycle! In 1902 they built their first motorcycle. Over the years Ariel built some wonderful motorcycles, including the… more»
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Original Widowmaker: Kawasaki H1 Mach III
Just when we think we’re the hippest and baddest generation that ever lived, you find out guys were riding Kawasaki motorcycles in the 70s that could rip off the quarter mile in under 13 seconds. This 1970 Kawasaki H1… more»
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Eastern Beamer? 1964 Marusho Magnum 500
Jim S found this listing and thought you guys would enjoy it. Doesn’t it look a lot like the remains of a 1960s BMW? Even the head design is a similar pattern as a BMW R50. A number of Japanese manufactures… more»
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Small Wonder: 1969 Yamaha YG5 Trailmaster 80
The seller says that this is a “survivor”, although it does look like some of the pieces have been repainted. This is a 1969 Yamaha YG5-T Trailmaster 80 and it’s found on Hemmings with an asking price of $2,995.
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2-Stroke for Different Folk: 1959 Yamaha YD-2
This 1959 Yamaha YD-2 found here on eBay in Costa Mesa, CA with a current bid under $300 will need a total restoration. However, it’s a rare piece that’s worth saving! This 250cc, 2-stroke wonder was quite a bike in its… more»
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Space Age Fairing: 1971 Moto Guzzi Ambassador
Famous Finder Jim S. described this 1971 Moto Guzzi Ambassador as having a very strange looking fairing. To me, it almost looks like the bike has twin jet engine intakes, although based on close-up pictures the two side pods… more»
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All Grunt, No Glory: 1966 Arctic Cat Cub
Look what Bob G found for us listed on eBay. It’s in Salem, Oregon and the bidding is under $700 with 4 days left. Choices were limited before the coming of the ATV if you needed to haul stuff… more»
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Strangest Bike Ever: 1960 Velocette LE
This has got to be one of the strangest bikes ever! I thought I knew a thing or two about motorcycles having ridden everything from a “Montessa Mangusta” to two-wheel-drive Goats, but these are really different. The engine is… more»
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230 Patents: 1982 Honda CX 500 Turbo
This gorgeous 1982 Honda CX 500 Turbo here on eBay was sort of a pinnacle of engineering for the company as it battled Yamaha for sport-bike dominance in the 80s. Frankly, I just dig it because they shoved a turbocharger onto… more»
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Long Haulers: Honda Gold Wing Touring Bikes
For anyone who has read the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, I’m curious if you didn’t feel like taking a road trip after reading it. That’s a central part of the story, as the characters connect and explore… more»
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Lots And Lots Of Bikes!
On today’s installment of “Motorcycle Madness” we have 3 “lots” of bikes and 3 individual listing for your consideration. First we have a “lot” listed here on craigslist in Oceanside, California priced at, wait for it… $2K for the… more»
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More Motorcycle Madness!
Another day, another set of bikes for your review. Oh, the 70’s and the Honda CT 90s, what fun! Listed here on craigslist is this two owner 1972 Honda Trail CT90 for $2K. You will find this bike in… more»
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Motorcycle Madness!
Time for some two-wheeled fun! Here’s a small group of bikes from four different manufactures that some of you maybe interested in. How about a 1966 Sears Sabre? Listed here on craigslist for $1,100 OBO. This bike is sitting… more»
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Remember The 60’s? 1966 Honda CT200
Going somewhere? The Honda CT200 can get you there on the road or off-road, just not very quickly. The top speed may hit 50MPH. You won’t know your speed on this bike because the speedometer needle is missing. “Officer… more»
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The Zen And Art…1969 BMW R50/2
Go pancake, go pancake direct drive all the way! If you were looking for a road-warrior that only has two wheels a BMW R50/2 might be a good choice. Peter is selling this “Swiss military issue” 1969 BMW R50/2… more»
