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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
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
Labels: auction
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.
GSX-R1100 Bobber by KMP
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.
GSX-R1100 Bobber by KMP
Labels: auction
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
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
Labels: auction
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
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
Labels: auction
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
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
Labels: auction
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
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
Labels: auction
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.
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.
Labels: auction
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.
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.
Labels: auction
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