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Warboy 883 XWL – A Sportster 883 in WL Clothing

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You've seen the old Harley Davidson WL models, decked out in olive drab and used by the military in WWII, really neat old machines. The original WL engines were reliable but not ideal for riding around on today's roads, combined with 3 speeds and a foot clutch, you had an interesting, but very vintage ride. Well, today I receive an email from France with some really … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Investments

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Stocks are down, then up, then down and real estate is mostly down but not always, what's a motorcycle guy supposed to do? Let's see, where to put your money for the long haul, decisions, decisions. Just doing a little digging in The Kneeslider's research library and came across this ad in a 1970 magazine for a completely restored Vincent Black Shadow series C. $1795. Now, … [Read more...]

Honda Mugen MRV1000

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At this year's Isle of Man TT, there was a classic parade with many old machines not seen in a long time, among those participating was this odd motorcycle, a Honda Mugen MRV1000. A quick look shows a strong British influence with an engine style reminiscent of an old Vincent, but what the heck is a Mugen MRV1000? From the little information available, it seems Hirotoshi … [Read more...]

Supercharged 1950 Vincent Black Shadow

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This blown Vincent Black Shadow was built by Max Kelly and raced in California some time in the 1950s. It's a series C Black Shadow with a series B rear section. The blower is a Ventor Supercharger type 2R010 designed and manufactured by Wade Engineering with four 42mm Dellorto carbs doing intake duty. It's an imposing engine with all of this extra plumbing and, like any … [Read more...]

Vintage Flat Track Racing June 25th and 26th

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The fine folks at Metro Racing want you to know there will be some vintage flat track racing on June 25 and 26. Mert Lawwill is going to be there, the Metro Trophy Girls and a swap meet, too. Camping is available at the track. Press release: Metro Racing is proud to announce that vintage flat track racing is back in Harpursville, NY on Friday, June 25th and Saturday, June … [Read more...]

Vintage Harley Davidson Adventure Motorcycles

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After seeing the images of all of those Harley Davidsons riding in snow, jumping hills, climbing mountains and generally taking their riders everywhere makes a person wonder, was it a fluke that these riders decided to do things like that or was it expected, even encouraged by Harley Davidson itself? I started looking through some old magazines for the ads and, sure enough, … [Read more...]