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What’s Your Ultimate 10-bike collection?

danilo — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 01:42:13 +0000

While Craigslist sorts itself out and all the aggregators figure out how to get past the lawyers, I’m not going to do as much advertising, but I thought I’d talk about collecting and motorcycle collection management. Look for a few more articles in the upcoming days.

Flying Merkel

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’78 Guzzi LeMans vs ’80 Ducati 900 SS

Live from Mid Ohio Swap Meet

danilo — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:54:47 +0000

Sweet 57

Another BSA 441. Lotsa Beezer stuff.

Vincent HRD

Matchless

Jawa!

Ducati 200. Complete. $4200

Does everyone want 5 figures for half-restored Honda CLs? Really?

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Laverda “Jota” replica in Orange, CA

danilo — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 11:20:39 +0000

This bike was originally imported as a Laverda Jarama. It has been “upgraded to Jota” specs over the years and is for sale here on Craigslist. The bike is in Orange, CA.

This bike was taken apart when new and built with what was in-period state of the art equipment. Modifications include:

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1952 Royal Enfield / Indian Tomahawk in South Bay

danilo — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:20:29 +0000

The Craigslist in the San Francisco area (South Bay) shows this beautifully restored 1952 Royal Enfield.. The owner has sent me the url for the ad and would be excited for our readers to see it, so here it is in all its glory. What a pretty bike!

Owner states:

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1974 Rickman Honda — better than new!

danilo — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:37:37 +0000

Jeff, living just north of Detroit, has this gorgeous Rickman Honda from 1974 for sale. You just want to never stop looking at it. I’ll bet the ripping canvas sound from those pipes are awesome. Find it here on ebay.

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1974 Moto Morini Strada — nice!

danilo — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:59:35 +0000

I know Jeff. He’s the guy with this bike. I’ve been up to his place, and he has lots of just great stuff. Most excellent taste in bikes. At the moment, I hate Jeff, because he’s selling this bike. Not because he’s selling it, but because he’s selling it when I’m in between “buying times”. [...] Related posts:

1973 Moto Guzzi 750S!

danilo — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:36:12 +0000

So few of these in the United States! This is an Early Production Moto Guzzi 750S is on eBay, from Moe at Cycle Garden in Hunington Beach (Los Angeles area). Moe is a very well known Moto Guzzi expert.

I’ve met Moe, and he’s the real deal. He states:

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1971 Laverda SF1 First Series

danilo — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:38:04 +0000

On Craigslist in LA is this stunning 1971 Laverda SF1 in Los Angeles.

Listed for sale at $12000.

Owner states:

1971 Laverda 750 SF Ist Series 60 bhp, 744 cc vertical twin engine. Chassis No.: LAV.750F 5542

This beautifully restored bike is finished in metallic blue. The paintwork is in good condition, and all [...] Related posts:

1981 Honda CBX in Wisconsin. 1.5 Miles total!!!

danilo — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:20:11 +0000

Craigslist in Three Lakes, Wisconsin has this 1.5 mile (YES! see below) 1981 Honda CBX. The bike was one of Honda’s “school bikes” that were part of a very comprehensive program that the manufacturer was in involved in for years. See http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-japanese-motorcycles/1981-honda-cbx.aspx for more details.

Owner is asking 10,500 for this time capsule. These [...] No related posts.

1962 Heinkel Tourist Scooter in PA

danilo — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:32:52 +0000

Craigslist in Pennsylvania near Philadelphia has this wonderful 1962 Heinkel Tourist Scooter. This is an electric-start scooter, and a good runner.

Price is $4400, with plenty of ways to contact. Partial trade for this 175cc scoot will be considered. Want to know more about Heinkel Scoots? Try HeinkelTourist.com. It’s a very informative and well-laid [...] Related posts: