1969 Yamaha YL2-C “Running When Parked” A Fun Project
Ever notice how any car or motorcycle manufactured in 1969 is cooler than any other year? I'm sure you can find exceptions, but for the most part, 1969 rules. This Yamaha YL2-C is a prime…
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Hurricane Warning On The Craig-Vetter Designed Triumph
The Triumph Hurricane is a collectable motorcycle and this example looks very well preserved. Still, it is a hard call. The seller only posted one photo that is sharp enough to check out the bike’s…
Honda Cafe Racer Should Be Running When Sold
I post a lot of dubious “projects” in Running When Parked, but this is not one of them. This Ride Red racer is an solid example of a street bike converted to a cafe bike.…
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,…
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…
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…
Start A Business With This Moto Scoot Delivery Motorcycle
Looking to pick up a little spare change? Why not grab this 1946 Moto Scoot delivery scooter? You could be the coolest pizza delivery business in your neighborhood. It was "Running When Parked" so it…
Two Running When Parked Yamahas For $575 Still Overpriced
This ad shouldn’t have used the phrase “running when parked.” It should have read, “buried when parked.” These two little Yamahas appear to have been left under a tree in the backyard since the last…
Three-Wheeled Running When Parked Perfect For Collectors Only
The Honda atc 70 was a cute little all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that was marketed in the early 80’s as a fun vehicle for the entire family. Unfortunately, the ATV was a tricky vehicle to operate…
’65 Honda Scrambler Comes Back To Life
This is a Running When Parked (RWP) that I've been watching for a long time. It shows up on Craigslist every few months and has been doing so for years. The asking price ($5,000) might…