Ian Cater has a British bike capable of luring a motorcycle guy of almost any taste. Prints are available.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Ran When Parked
From the newly discovered (for me anyway) Bike-urious. It appears to be the Bring-a-Trailer of motorcycles.
This specific Indian 648 Big Base Racer (VIN: EXP3 HB) was restored years ago and since spent its time in private museums. It was apparently last run 5-6 years ago. The seller gives a story of Bobby Hallowell, a friend of Steve Dupont, the individual who developed the Big Base bikes. According to the seller, 13 cases were cast before factory release, and this is #3. Only about 30 factory racers were eventually built, and this is one of the very few (maybe only?) remaining prototypes.
This specific Indian 648 Big Base Racer (VIN: EXP3 HB) was restored years ago and since spent its time in private museums. It was apparently last run 5-6 years ago. The seller gives a story of Bobby Hallowell, a friend of Steve Dupont, the individual who developed the Big Base bikes. According to the seller, 13 cases were cast before factory release, and this is #3. Only about 30 factory racers were eventually built, and this is one of the very few (maybe only?) remaining prototypes.
Ran When Parked
1954 Rikuo Chopper - Tired of loosing your Road King in a parking lot full of Road Kings? This Rikuo should set you a part. The best part? The Harley guys will hate it because it's "not a Harley." The Japanese motorcycle enthusiasts will hate it because they will think it's a Harley.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Duplex
This bike as a bunch of Baron's "signature"touches. I'm not sure it is actually Baron's built though.
Danny & Hugh
I spent most of my teen years constantly looking for the best guerrilla riding spots. This might have been a serious contender for best spot. I'd trade it all for Danny MacAskill's riding chops these days.
Sidecar Available
I was contacted by a fellow named Michael that is looking to sell a HD sidecar. I don't actually know Michael so if you are interested please contact him directly.
Originally purchased for Micheal's 49 Pan. Purchased from a long-time friend that just passed away. Description - Left outside in weather/snow for years. Wheel just lock up last year. Windshield broken, seat and back rest and snap on cover available but not in photos. Contact by E-mail nmnarg(AT)yahoo(DOT)com. Owner will reply with phone number for serious offers. No reasonable offers refused.
Originally purchased for Micheal's 49 Pan. Purchased from a long-time friend that just passed away. Description - Left outside in weather/snow for years. Wheel just lock up last year. Windshield broken, seat and back rest and snap on cover available but not in photos. Contact by E-mail nmnarg(AT)yahoo(DOT)com. Owner will reply with phone number for serious offers. No reasonable offers refused.
Ran When Parked
1938 Triumph Speed Twin - engine and gearbox for sale. This is the later
and stronger 8 stud head. Both are currently in a Norton ES2 plunger
frame - which is not included in this sale, but can be removed as
required. The engine freely kicks over but will need restoration, so is
being sold without warranty of any kind.
The sale does include the magdyno, carb, exhaust headers etc.
There is documentation associated with the engine available.
If you are interested in further details please call me on 07809770503.
Cash on collection please. Buyer collects.
Advertised elsewhere so may be removed at anytime
This might be the closest I ever come to a 1938 Speed Twin and it's still WAY outta reach. It'll be interesting to see what it actually sells for though.
The sale does include the magdyno, carb, exhaust headers etc.
There is documentation associated with the engine available.
If you are interested in further details please call me on 07809770503.
Cash on collection please. Buyer collects.
Advertised elsewhere so may be removed at anytime
This might be the closest I ever come to a 1938 Speed Twin and it's still WAY outta reach. It'll be interesting to see what it actually sells for though.
Wasco
I made the trip out to Wasco frame last week to talk to Dick about the '61 project. He took me out to see one of his former race bikes. Dick is a pretty big Triumph fan. He was building one-off race frames like this in the 70's and 80's. Pretty trick bike.
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| Checkout that custom fabbed oil tank hidden as low as possible between the engine/trans and the swingarm |
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Ran when Parked
1956 Triumph 6T tracker, full race 750cc kit - This bike could use a little help cosmetically but it sure could be cool.
Friday, October 3, 2014
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