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Harley Davidson VR1000 for sale

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There's a Harley Davidson VR1000 for sale on eBay, something you don't see very often. Harley built 50 of these for homologation requirements to run in AMA Superbike. The VR1000 also has the very cool Jekyll and Hyde orange and black paint job on opposite sides which I think is pretty neat. If you like Harley Davidson history and you're looking for something to park next to … [Read more...]

Hydrostatic 2 Wheel Drive Motorcycle – Raccoon

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Just got this photo from Jeff Parker, you know him, he's the guy from Hydraulic Innovations who built the hydrostatic drive diesel motorcycle we covered last May. Well, Jeff is hard at work in the super secret hydraulic innovations skunk works and he's almost finished with this hydrostatic 2WD motorcycle. Jeff calls it the Raccoon. Can you imagine this little bruiser out on … [Read more...]

Collectible Motorcycles – Memories and History

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Yesterday I asked whether collectible motorcycles were collectible by intention or accident. It seems the intentional collectible is a kind of hopeful fantasy, on the part of both manufacturer and buyer. They want lightning to strike twice by recalling the former glory of a model long gone, or sometimes on the company's part, they want to create something special out of thin … [Read more...]

Collectible Motorcycles – Intentional or Accidental?

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Are the most highly prized collectible motorcycles intentionally designed from the start to be collectible or do they happen by accident? Is it some cosmetic or stylish addition that makes the difference or a focus on quality and function that stands out? Asked that way, the answer may seem obvious, marketers and designers try to force the issue but buyers determine what they … [Read more...]

Motorcycles in the Movies

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My wife and I had a little downtime over the weekend so we rented a movie, Eastern Promises. The short trailers on TV looked OK and the movie wasn't bad but I was surprised to see a Ural (solo, no sidecar) getting so much screen time, it actually played a bit of a role. When's the last time you saw a Ural in a movie? I guess they noticed how many other motorcycle companies have … [Read more...]

Forbes 10 Legendary Motorcycle Rides

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Just noticed over at Forbes magazine a slideshow of 10 legendary motorcycle rides. Looks like a pretty good list, Montana, California, Alaska, Colorado and a lot more. It's a good time of year to be thinking about this, a lot of the country is a bit chilly for riding and thinking about fitting a great ride into your vacation this summer is always a nice thought. Link: … [Read more...]