Fine ’69 Yamaha Smoker Worth Half Asking Price
Loyal “Running When Parked” readers know that I’m a sucker for any motorcycle released in 1969. I don’t know exactly why, but 1969 bikes all have a little something that separates them from the crowd.…
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Christian Bagg Designs An Off-Road Electric-Motorized Trike Par Excellence
"Necessity is the mother of invention" is an English proverb that Christian Bagg proved correct. Christian was an avid outdoorsman when a 1996 accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. His desire to get…
Elegant Coleen E-Bike Stunningly Beautiful
One problem that plagues so many e-bikes is that they are flat-out ugly. The French company Coleen proves that e-bikes don’t have to be eye sores. Their three models (the Elegance, Sport and Speed One)…
Friday Photo: Wall of Death Indian Motorcycle Team
[caption id="attachment_2966" align="aligncenter" width="640"] This "Wall of Death" crew were set to perform at the 1949 Presque Isle Fair (in Maine).[/caption]
Harley-Davidson’s Two Concept Vehicles Are Not E-Bikes
Harley-Davidson made headlines recently by announcing their $29,799 LiveWire electric motorcycle. In addition to the LiveWire, Harley-Davidson showed two electric-powered concept vehicles. While some news sources have identified the concepts as e-bikes, neither bike fits…
Elon Musk’s Tunnels Are For Bicycles, Not Automobiles
Elon Musk is an amazing, inspirational and fascinating genius. During his recent appearance on 60 Minutes, where correspondent Lesley Stahl fire off one when-did-you-stop-beating-your-dog question after another, you didn’t need to be a mind reader…
Motorcycle Photos Found On My Desktop
[caption id="attachment_2921" align="aligncenter" width="640"] A very sweet dual-sport ride outside of Lone Pine, California.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2922" align="aligncenter" width="360"] Remember chin straps on helmets?[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2923" align="aligncenter" width="640"] His and her's helmets.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2924" align="aligncenter" width="930"]…
Danny MacAskill’s Latest Video
He makes it look so darn easy! https://youtu.be/K_7k3fnxPq0 The music used in the video is from Divine Comedy. https://youtu.be/bc6qFpbAgwM
1976 Honda Elsinore 175 Ready For Quick Restoration
This runner when parked appears to need very little to get it running. The bike is all there. Restore it or just fire the thing up and ride it. A cool little 2-stroke. [caption id="attachment_2903"…