Falcon Motorcycles unveiled the second installment in their Concept 10 series, the Kestrel Falcon, at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel, California. Like their first, the Bullet Falcon, it started life from broken remains, in this case, an engine with a damaged gearbox from a 1970 Triumph Bonneville plus ten inches of the original headstock and down tube. Everything else … [Read more...]
Museum or Garage – When is it Right Not to Ride It?
When a stash of old Norton motorcycles recently turned up for auction, still in their delivery crates, still unassembled, the debate began over what any prospective new owner should do. Should they be uncrated and prepared for display, prepared for riding or left in the crate as-is. There are opinions on all sides and some of you might have a fast answer but have you thought it … [Read more...]
1939 Brough Superior SS100 for sale
Every now and then something special comes up for sale and, in my book, this qualifies, a 1939 Brough Superior SS100. Fully restored, it looks about as fine as they come. The best part is it's ready to ride, not just display. Bikes like these should be exercised now and then, it's what they were built for. The buy it now price is $250,000 but the owner says the reserve … [Read more...]
Brand New 1975 Nortons for Auction
We all know what a barn find usually looks like, some rusty hulk stuck in the back corner of some out building comes to light, the original pieces intact but usually in very poor condition. This "barn find" is a bit different. The owner of Motoshop Podevyn in Aalst, Belgium passed away and the contents of the shop are going up for auction. It turns out it's quite a collection, … [Read more...]
Turbo Gold Wing GL1000 – Maybe the First?
In the comments on the post about the 1976 Honda Gold Wing GL1000 Cafe, OMMAG left a note about an early Wing with a turbo back in the 1970s. He sent in a few photos to show us what they did. It's actually a single unit, not a twin turbo as he first thought, but it's interesting because no one was modifying Gold Wings back then, or at least, not yet. His friend at the Honda … [Read more...]
1976 Honda Gold Wing GL1000 Cafe
It's amazing what some time, effort, elbow grease and eBay will do, but this 1976 Honda GL1000 started out as a well used Gold Wing, just the sort of bike you might find for sale at a great price. Bikes like these turn up everywhere, the owner just gets tired of it, plans are put on hold, it gets dirty and finally goes up for sale. Often, there's nothing really wrong with it … [Read more...]
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