The Trials and Tribulations Of A Running When Parked
[caption id="attachment_1306" align="aligncenter" width="690"] That front fender has got to go but the rest of this little trials bike looks ready for a balancing act.[/caption]
Tag: vintage motorcycles
Godspeed, Harry Dean Stanton
Calling Harry Dean Stanton a character actor, as so many obits are doing, is short selling the career of a phenomenal actor who was anything but a simple caricature. Harry Dean played roles that are…
Roller Derbi Running When Parked
The phrase “running when parked” (RWP) is code for a once treasured possession that has been neglected in the corner of the garage or tool shed for far too long. Lacking the energy, time or…
Born To Be Wild RWP’ed
Release your inner Wyatt with this nasty little chopper. The ad copy is correct that a carb cleaning and new battery will be needed, but the lack of any air filtration system may suggest a deeper…
Mini RWP’ed Needs Maxi Maintenance
There are times when taking a closer look at a Running When Parked bike is a good idea. This little minibike looks like a lot of fun especially if you can talk the owner down…
Ducati 900SS Sets RWP’ed Record Asking Price Of $34,500
This one is for the record books. The seller is asking for a cool $34,500 and you get a sweet-looking Ducati 900SS that was running "great" when parked. Even if you are a Ducati fan,…
Save $100 By Reading To The End Of Ad
Gotta point out a few discrepancies in this ad (and one will save you $100). The headline has the asking price at $600 but if you take the time to read to the last line,…
Showroom-Condition Honda Under The Cobwebs
[caption id="attachment_1154" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Look close. Talk about a barn find! This bike doesn't appear to be used. Hose off the cobwebs and you've got a beautiful RWP'ed.[/caption]
Zimmerman Brothers Hit $621,000 Vegas Jackpot
So how did the Zimmerman Brothers make out thinning their motorcycle collection at the recent Mecum Auction in Las Vegas? The brothers sold 83 motorcycles for a total take of $610,600. Still on the block…