Honda CBX Switch-A-Roo Does Not Fool Us
The classified ad reads like the often-repeated urban legend of someone selling a family heirloom worth thousands for chump change. A Honda CBX from an estate sale for $1400? That bike is worth 15 times…
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Las Vegas Mountain Bike Cruise
Life sure looks good from behind the bars of a mountain bike...as long as the group ride is headed in the other direction.
A Beginner’s Guide To The Mecum Motorcycle Auctions
The Las Vegas Mecum Motorcycle Auction that ran from January 23rd through the 27th was my first time attending a motorcycle auction of this magnitude. I’ve got a feeling it won’t be my last. The…
Family Parts With Beezer That Deserves Another Chance
This is tough because it has been sitting a long, long time. This 650 needs more attention than most mere-mortal mechanics could faithfully expend. Still, I hesitate. There is an obvious alternative, but the thought…
Jump Bikes Gets 18-Month Stationless E-Bike Trial On San Francisco’s Streets
Social Bicycles, the maker of Jump Bikes, just got permitted to run a fleet of stationless e-bikes in the city of San Francisco. The permit runs for 18-months and the service will be evaluated at…
Mountain Bikers Need To Tread Lightly And Avoid Thomas Fire Burn Zone
There is a strong temptation right now for mountain bikers (and hikers and equestrians) to suit up and head out to survey the devastation of the recent Thomas Fire. There are a number of reasons…
1979 Fantic Chopper Is Italy’s Take On Easy Rider
Never saw one of these on the road back in the 70's and I know I would have remembered seeing it. This is a spectacular motorcycle that was produced by Italian motorcycle company Fantic to…
Fall Turns To Winter For This RWP’ed
Where do I start with this amazing ad? First, the seller only posted two photos so we can only guess he didn't include the Yamaha Midnight Special because why? It is a little rougher than…
Godspeed, Bruce Brown, 1937-2017
Bruce Brown, a documentary movie icon who transformed two misunderstood and shunned activities, surfing and motorcycle racing, into popular American pastimes died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 80. I made a request…
Rupp Minibike “Running When Parked”
I am so tempted by this one. The mini looks complete. All the parts are there and the frame looks ripe for a makeover. Unfortunately, I don't have the skills of Chip and Joanna (of…