Somis Road’s Dead Man’s Curve
Somis Road, that runs between Las Posas Road in Camarillo to East Los Angeles Avenue (the 118) in Somis, California, is a two-mile stretch of two-lane blacktop. It is relatively flat and straight with a…
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Mystery KTM Running When Parked Purchased From Estate
This is an interesting offering. The seller doesn’t know what model KTM it is and I don’t either. What I do know is that for an old dirt bike, it doesn’t appear to be too…
Ran-When-Parked 1974 Yamaha DT250 Two-Stroker
Everyone who piloted one of these has a great memory of riding it. They were low-saddle-height bikes with nice power and a very balanced feel on the road or trail. It was an adventure bike…
Honda Gold Wings Could Fill “Running When Parked” Section
Got to admit that I'm not posting as much as I used to on Jimmy Mac On Two Wheels. It seems to take longer and longer to compose stories or to come up ideas that…
1971 Yamaha XS 650 A Worthy Project
Wish there were a few more photos but this old XS looks like a great start for a project that you will love riding after you get it running. Don’t know why the throttle was…
Lawwill Framed Street Tracker A Collector’s Dream
This is something you don’t see everyday. A 1968 Harley-Davidson XLCH engine dropped into a Lawwill frame. Yes, that Lawwill. The "On Any Sunday" star. Mert the Squirt. He even signed the side panel. I…
1980 Beemer R65 Running When Parked Needs A Home
These old BMW motorcycles are known for their longevity so a 1980 Running When Parked R65 is not as much of a gamble as say, a smaller displacement motorcycle from the same era. Unfortunately, there…
Fleet Pricing On This Running When Parked Collection
Why not start off 2024 with a bang? This seller is offering a slew of Running-When-Parked motorcycles, ATVs and mopeds. There is something for everyone in this stable. Or, more likely, there is nothing for…
Merry Christmas
If you are having problems getting into the Christmas spirit, Jimmy Mac On Two Wheels would like to offer up The Night Before Christmas that first appeared in 1933. If this doesn't get you into…
Ariel Square Looking For $20,000 As A Non-Runner
I thought the $20,000 asking price for this 1951 Ariel Square Four was a pipe dream* until I checked the Hagerty value range for said bike. Turns out, the asking price is not so crazy…