1964 BSA Starlite Motorcycle A Rare Opportunity
This "Running When Parked" is a rare find for any BSA collector and the asking price is realistic. The bike appears to be in good shape and was probably stored properly (no major sun damage,…
Author: jimmymac
NASA’s E-Bike “To Boldly Go Where No Bike Has Gone Before”
The NASA lunar e-bike prototype was said to be developed in the event of the lunar rover vehicle not being ready for the Apollo missions of 1972 and 1973. The moon scooter didn't need to be…
Captain America Falls On Hard Times, Looking To Hawk His Motorcycle
Times are tough for super heroes. Captain America, who lives off his meager social security checks and small payments from sporadic personal appearances, is trying to sell his beloved 1977 Yamaha. The bike looks like…
Connecticut E-Bike Regulations Protect Unsuspecting Consumers
California was the first state to address e-bike usage by modifying its vehicle code with Assembly Bill 1096. The modified vehicle code is a big victory for companies and retailers who sell (or rent) electric-motorized…
Harley-Davidson Sportster Ironhead Perfect For A Knucklehead
This Running When Parked is unique because the owner removed the gearbox from a bike that "ran great when parked." If it was running great, why did the owner disassemble the gearbox? Maybe it was…
Mammoth Mountain Bike Park Opens To E-Bikes (UPDATED)
If there was ever a mountain bike park that needed to be approved for e-bike use, it is the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park. Why? Mammoth is notoriously one of the toughest places to ride a…
Scaring Pedestrians In Bike Lanes Is Counterproductive
While I understand this rider’s frustration with people blocking a bike lane when they could and should be on the sidewalk, his solution to the problem may cause more hostility against riders. Best approach is…
An Unmolested 1972 Maico 501 Barn Find For A Skilled Negotiator
This seller gets an A+ in collectable Maicos, a D-minus in salesmanship and an F in motorcycle appraisal. Although missing the front fender, this 1972 Maico 501 appears to have few hours of operation (a…
15-Million Motorcycle Impressions From An Unlikely Source
Relish magazine shows up in 15 million newspapers a few times a year. The June 2018 issue of the cooking, food and lifestyle magazine includes an advertisement from Lunchables. The ad depicts a young lady…
Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction Reveals Volatility And Opportunities
Mecum holds two motorcycle auctions in Las Vegas every year. The January auction (read about it here) is the big daddy and the June auction, while smaller than January, still packs in a lot of…