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Moto Guzzi V7 Sport from Combined Design Studio

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If you like vintage Moto Guzzis, here's one to get you smiling, it's called Cherry O, a 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, very lightly modified and beautifully restored, painted in a dazzling yet classy Candy Apple Red. I came across this bike in the current issue of Motorcycle Classics, and from any angle, if you're drawn to Guzzis, this one will stop you in your tracks. Rick … [Read more...]

Lake Elsinore Grand Prix Returns to its Roots – November 7th and 8th

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This year, the Lake Elsinore Grand Prix will be run in and around the city of Lake Elsinore, California on November 7th and 8th, much like the old days. Some sections of the original track will be included in the 7.2 mile course. In recent years the race had been turning into your garden variety MX race, the change this year has many long time racers smiling and Bryan … [Read more...]

Can You Afford to Buy a Motorcycle?

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For many riders, no matter how passionate they are about riding, at times they ask themselves, "Can I buy a motorcycle right now?" After a quick look around they decide prices are too high and give up, but, there's a good chance they're looking in the wrong place or at the wrong bikes. There's always a motorcycle available at your price. Endless news stories complain about … [Read more...]

Munch Mammut Collection from David Manthey to be Auctioned by Kruse International

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Here's one for your "You don't see that everyday" list, Kruse International is auctioning off the world's largest collection of Munch Mammut motorcycles Labor Day weekend, Thursday thru Tuesday, September 3-8 in Auburn, Indiana. It's happening as part of their annual World’s Largest Collector Car Auction, an auction which actually includes vehicles of many types. The Munch … [Read more...]

1914 Henderson Model C – Motorcycle Investments

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Have any of you been following the eBay auction for the 1914 Henderson? As I write, the price is $101,100 and the reserve has not been met! Oh baby. This could get interesting, I haven't seen any auctions hit this territory for, ... well, ... I can't remember when. As many have watched their 401k portfolios shrink, hard assets can sometimes do wonderful things. Do not … [Read more...]

Triumph Street Tracker – Reader’s Ride

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Steve Welte, one of our regular readers, saw quite a few street tracker posts on The Kneeslider and thought we might like to see what he put together According to Steve, this bike isn't about how much money you can spend, it is all about what you can do with the parts you have or can easily source. He did all of the work from engine building to fabrication and painting, … [Read more...]