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March 27, 2008

 

Bikes on eBay: Centerfold Chopper

The unusual, the noteworthy, the bizarre: motorcycle stuff we found on eBay

Here's a rare custom bike being raffled off for a good cause.

The bike was built for the 2006 Easyrider Centerfold Tour and is being sold to benefit Hospice of Leesburg Forida. Jump on!



Easyrider's Centerfold Tour Chopper


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March 20, 2008

 

Bikes on eBay: My Kind of Bobber

The unusual, the noteworthy, the bizarre: motorcycle stuff we found on eBay

Now we're talkin'!

Always wanted a bobber? Here's a hot little number with a Suzuki 1100 motor punched out to 1250cc. Love that tractor seat! And get this- it's from Francais. Hmmph.

Custom Bobber from France

GSX-R1100 Bobber by KMP


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March 7, 2008

 

Bikes on eBay: German Army BMW

The unusual, the noteworthy, the bizarre: motorcycle stuff we found on eBay

Lately a plague of Chinese motorcycles have swept eBay. Most of these are small displacement dirt bikes and scooters, but some are clones of World War Two-era German bikes. Just as the Russians copied the venerable boxers with their Ural, so have the Chinese. Many misleading auctions "suggest" these bikes are actually vintage German artifacts when in fact they're only a few weeks old.

So it's refreshing to stumble across this gem, which appears to be a genuine BMW hack from Germany. The seller claims it was abandoned in Austria and has less than 300 miles on it. It even includes the rider's original helmet!

1943 BMW R75 mit Sidekar

German military BMW motorcycle


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February 27, 2008

 

Bikes on eBay: Holy Grail of Honda 50s

The unusual, the noteworthy, the bizarre: motorcycle stuff we found on eBay

So this guy has dug out two brand new chrome-tank Honda 50's that are still in the box! They are 1986 Honda Z50RD to be exact. Pretty cool stuff.

But $34,300? Holy crap... that's almost $700 per CC!

Both little cuties are in the crates, ready to charm. But don't hesitate- the auction ends February 28!

Brand New Z50-RD




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February 9, 2008

 

Bikes on eBay: CAT Chopper

The unusual, the noteworthy, the bizarre: motorcycle stuff we found on eBay

Here's your chance to ride something really exclusive... a custom built chopper! But this OCC bike truly is an urban assault vehicle. Opening bid only $100,000.00 and it can be yours.

"The Cat® Chopper is designed for show purposes only, and is not street legal."

Dang!

Seriously, this auction is actually for a good cause.

Richard Petty CAT Chopper

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February 1, 2008

 

Bikes on eBay: Harley Superbike

The unusual, the noteworthy, the bizarre: motorcycle stuff we found on eBay

Here's my kind of Harley- one of only 50 produced for AMA Superbike competition. Bidding is currently under $60k. Don't let this one get away!

1994 Harley-Davidson VR-1000


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January 28, 2008

 

Bikes on eBay: Bimbo Fighter CBR

The unusual, the noteworthy, the bizarre: motorcycle stuff we found on eBay

World's Most Expensive Honda CBR

Hold me back- a $10k paint job and don't stop there. I didn't even know it was legal in Europe to chrome an Ohlins shock!

If the price tag doesn't scare you off maybe the Jules Verne-tiller controls will.

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January 22, 2008

 

Bikes on eBay: Turbo V-Rod

The unusual, the noteworthy, the bizarre: motorcycle stuff we found on eBay

2003 Harley-Davidson VRSC

Total spent: $40,800

Wow.

I think my favorite part is the listed type: Sport Touring. Hmmmmm. Claiming 160 hp at the rear wheel makes me wonder just what of "touring" we're talking about here.

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