1914 Harley Davidson 10F 1000cc 2 cyl ioe

 

The first  V-twin Harley prototype  was  displayed at the Chicago Motorcycle Show in February 1907, but it wasn’t until 1909 that the first twins were for sale; officially they were still considered  prototypes and only 27 were sold.  The engine had a capacity of 880 cc and had atmospheric intake valves. The standard colour of these machines was Renault Gray with carmine striping.  The engines were not as good as the company expected so for 1910 no twins were offered and further development work was done.  In 1911 a new engine was presented with 811 cc capacity and IOE configuration. This proved to be a sound design and it was developed further year after year. In 1912 a bigger, 989 cc engine was an option and in 1913 the 989 cc engine became standard.
In the  1914 catalogue five models were offered,  three 5 HP singles and two 8 HP twins. Top of the range, at a price of $ 285, was the “10F” equipped with two speed gear in the rear hub. Not mentioned  in the motorcycle catalogue by the way was the model G, a delivery van also equipped with 2 speed hub.
As with every new model year,  the factory had improved their machines in a number of ways.  The  most important  new feature for 1914 was of course the 2 speed hub, which made the machine very suitable for sidecar use. The company had bought in 2,500 sidecars from Rogers in Chicago so that customers could order a machine with factory-fitted sidecar, which cost an added $85. Other very practical new features were the step starter and the improved  internal expanding band rear brake. That year the factory sold  some 16,000 motorcycles, almost half of them being 10Fs.

This rare machine has an interesting history. It  spent the whole of its life in Britain. It was sold in 1914  as a sidecar combination   by the HD agents in Bournemouth and registered in Southampton. It was commandeered from the original owner by the Navy  during the Great War and painted khaki over the original paint finish. After the hostilities it was returned to the original owner who used it for a short period and then the machine was laid up.  It was later bought by a very early veteran motorcycle enthusiast in Hampshire who took part  with the then unrestored combination in the 1947 Pioneer Run, wrongly entering it as a 1912 HD. The machine  was sparingly ridden in the 1950s and then laid  up in 1959. It was stored for some 25 years under rather bad condition, so when it got a new owner in the 80s a full restoration was necessary. Since the completion of the restoration the machine hasn’t seen much use: it turned out the keen owner had been a bit optimistic about his own length in relation to the machine’s saddle height: he could not reach the floor when sitting on his pride and joy.

$88,000

1929 Indian “Wall Of Death” Scout 600cc 2 cyl sv

 

The “Wall of Death” is  a carnival  sideshow  featuring a silo- or barrel-shaped wooden cylinder, ranging from 20 to 36 feet (6.1 to 11.0 m) in diameter, inside of which motorcyclists, or the drivers of miniature automobiles, travel along the vertical wall and perform stunts, held in place by centripetal force.
Derived directly from United States motorcycle boardtrack (motordrome) racing in the early 1900s, the very first carnival motordrome appeared at Coney Island amusement park (New York) in 1911.
The following year portable tracks began to appear on traveling carnivals, and in 1915 the first “silodromes” with vertical walls appeared and were soon dubbed the “Wall of Death.”
This attractive form of amusement soon spread to fairs in  Europe and other continents and  from the 1930s hundreds of  Wall of Death artists were performing all over the word.
The motorcycles most widely used were the first generation Indian Scout models that were famous for their stability and dependability.
After WW2  most shows disappeared; In the 2000s, there remain only few touring Walls of Death  (source: Wikipedia).
A notable show is that of Dutchman Henny Kroeze.
On a historic wooden wall-of-death  dating from  1936 Henny  and his team are performing breathtaking manoeuvres on the steep wall, among others with three  Indian  Scouts.
See www.steilewand.nl
The history of the machine we offer here is not known, but it is supposed she once was part of a Dutch show.
The machine is essentially a 1929 model  but it has been fitted with early 20s fixed head Scout cylinders.

14,500 EUROS

1917 Harley-Davidson 17F 989cc 2 cyl ioe V-twin

 

The first V-twin Harley prototype was displayed at the Chicago Motorcycle Show in February 1907, but it wasn’t until 1909 that the first twins were for sale; officially they were still considered prototypes and only 27 were sold.
The engine had a capacity of 880 cc and had atmospheric intake valves.

The standard colour of these machines was Renault Gray with carmine striping.
The engines were not as good as the company expected so for 1910 no twins were offered and further development work was done.
In 1911 a new engine was presented with 811 cc capacity and IOE configuration.
This proved to be a sound design and it was developed further year after year. In 1912 a bigger, 989 cc engine was an option and in 1913 the 989 cc engine became standard.

In 1915 a three speed countershaft gearbox was fitted and in 1917, the first year of war for the U.S., olive green became the standard colour for all Harley Davidson machines.
The twin could be ordered with magneto ignition (“F”) or battery and coil ignition (“J”).
Changes to the valve gear led to extended valve overlap, resulting in significantly more power.
The output now was 14 HP @ 3,200 rpm. Compression ratio was relatively low at 3.75:1 and the unladen weight was 150 kgs.

This machine is an older restoration and a good runner.
(Source: “Harley Davidson, all the Motorcycles 1903-1983” by Matthias Gerst.)

35,000EUR

1964 BMW R 69 S

 

This 1964 BMW R 69 S is a factory original, original paint low mileageused motorcycle. This Is a TRIPLE MATCHING NUMBER survivor.This gem of a motorcycle was purchased new and lightly ridden by its original owner in New Jersey. He put the bike in storage in 19671 (?) and it stayed in storage until his death in 2013. The bike has a little over 7200 original miles. This motorcycle is in supreme shape with many extra goodies including the riders handbook and the original tool pouch complete with tools. The extra parts found in the saddlebags for touring safety are also included.. (A motorcycle fire extinguisher was found mounted under the seat!). This is a rare find of the most collectable of the BMW motorcycles from the era and it is a very nice machine. It would be an excellent addition to any motorcycle collection. It is tuned and ready for its next ride. Such a well preserved example of BMW’s Flagship Sports machine from the 60’s is truly a rare find.

This is a TRIPLE MATCHING NUMBER motorcycle.

PAINT:

This is an original paint machine. The Factory Finish is in Superior condition, with some very small surface imperfections.

SHEET-METAL:

Excellent shape and all original. Even the optional BMW Leather Saddle bags are exceptional

MECHANICAL:

This fine machine has been prepped by an outstanding classic BMW mechanic and he deems it extremely fit for service. Tune up included a new battery, petrol tank cleansing, carb cleaning, all new fluids, timing and cable adjustments, a new transmission to swing arm rubber boot, and a wash and polish. A clutch service was performed because it was stuck and it now works effortlessly. Pics available. Jeff Moore did all of the work on this bike and he states “This is the nicest original, unrestored, R69S I have ever seen or even heard of”!

I rode this motorcycle for 40 miles to attend a motorcycle show last weekend. It performed flawlessly and was adored by all at the show! Smooth and clean through the gears and stable and fluid at speed. This 50 year old motorcycle is at the top of its game.

Rims and Tires:

Factory original and correct wheels front and rear. Tires are correct German made Metzeler brand and are serviceable. 3.50 – 18 Perfectly balanced and smooth at speed.

Accessories:  This fine motorcycle comes complete with some original accessories found on the bike and includes an original owner’s manual, along with service record notes created by the original owner. Includes the name of the original owner and early pictures of the bike.

$25,500

1941 Indian Dispatch Tow

 

Purchased as a basket case in 2005, this 1941 Indian Dispatch Tow underwent a painstaking 4 year restoration. This bike is as rare as they come, and very few DT’s ever appear on the market. The engine and transmission were completely restored by Jim Mosher of Performance Indian. The correct M641 carburetor was rebuilt by Cotten at Liberty Motorcycle Specialties. The generator was completely rebuilt by Indian Frank and the old mechanical voltage regulator housing was gutted and replaced with a modern electronic voltage regulator. The frame was jig straightened by John Bivens at Indian Engineering. The correct speedometer was completely rebuilt by Janus Napierala of Canada. The rear tow chassis received new bearings and seals throughout. The rear differential is in mint condition. In fact, every aspect of this rare bike is mint.

There are a few unique items on this 1941 Indian Dispatch Tow that bear mentioning. First, the proper complete tow bar assembly is attached to the front of the forks. These are rarely found on the remaining DT’s. Second, the speedometer has the max speed needle with reset button, an option virtually never found on the early 40′s speedometers.

Third, the bike is fitted with a perfectly functioning reverse gear box. These gear boxes are almost nonexistent, and if one is found it almost always has a broken case that has been repaired. The box on this bike is in mint condition, and cleanly shifts through its three forward and one reverse gear. Finally, and perhaps most important, the tow box is New Old Stock, having been removed from its factory crate it was placed in 1941 to be installed on this bike during the restoration. I can guarantee you this is without a doubt the most pristine tow box you will ever find. All the wood is absolutely mint, with no rot or cracking whatsoever. The metal is mint and completely rust free. I did replace the badly age cracked seat cover on the box with fresh leather. The original will go with the bike to the new owner if he desires. The padding under the cover was mint and was reused as is. I even reused the original tacks that held the cover to its wooden frame. The black piping on the fender edges where they meet the body are also original and look as good as new.

BUY IT NOW FOR $58,000 OBO!

2005 MTT Turbine Superbike

 

2005 MTT Turbine Superbike VIN: SP23931LA It’s like the hand of God pushing you in the back… I’ve ridden a lot of fast bikes but nothing pulls like this. -Jay Leno, Popular Mechanics The MTT Y2K superbike is the world’s first turbine powered street legal motorcycle in its class, and has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the Most Powerful Motorcycle Ever to Enter Series Production and the Most Expensive Production Motorcycle. The Y2K is powered by a Rolls Royce Allison gas turbine engine, and the superbike has demonstrated over 300 hp and 425 ft/lbs of torque on the Dyno, and has been clocked at a record-breaking 227 mph. YTK, even under full power, tracks like a bullet train… And the strangest thing is the complete lack of vibration. You hear the turbine but don’t feel the turbine, except for the fact that it’s trying to smoothly compress all your vertebrae into one dense donut -John Burns, MotorCyclist Representing the latest in engineering technology, the bike features carbon fiber fairings, a rear mounted camera with LCD color display, forward-and rear-looking radar detector with laser scrambler, one touch Smart Start ignition, and more. The MTT Turbine superbike is starring in the Warner Brothers movie TORQUE, and Men’s Journal lists the bike as one the most awe-inspiring, innovative, and otherwise amazing designs in their feature article Perfect Stuff. With production limited to five per year, it’s no wonder the superbike has become a revolution. The MTT Y2K’s exhausts put out a 650*C exhaust. The 2 speed automatic gearbox is controlled from the handlebars. The Y2K features a carbon fiber seat fairing and fuel tank unit. Rear vision is handled by a rear view camera relaying images to a screen mounted in the dash. Specification: Engine: Rolls Royce Allison, 250 series gas turbine Power: 320-hp @ 52,000-rpm, (286-hp @ rear wheel) Torque: 425-ft/lbs @ 2,000-rpm RPM: 6,000-rpm, Compressor Speed: 54,000-rpm Transmission: 2-speed, automatic Lubrication: Dry-sump/3.5-qts turbine oil Frame: Aluminum alloy Weight: 500-lbs Fairings: Carbon fiber Rake: 27 degrees Fuel: Diesel, kerosene, Jet A Fuel Capacity: 8.5-gal (34-liters) Reserve Tank: 1.5-gal (6-liters) Wheels: 17-in carbon fiber; Dymag Wheel Base: 68-in Tires: Front – 120 60ZR17, Pirelli Rear – 200 50ZR17, Pirelli Front Forks: 55-mm, inverted Shocks: Mono-shock adjustable, oleo-pneumatic, Ohlins Brakes: 3×320-mm floating system, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Seat Height: 31.5-in Seat: Single or double Rear View: Rear-mounted camera with LCD color monitor, plus side mirrors

1934 Harley Davidson VLD 1200cc

 

The ‘flat head’ (sidevalve) Harley-Davidson VL ‘Big Twin’ was announced in July 1929 as a replacement for the inlet-over-exhaust ‘pocket valve’ twins that had been in production since 1911.
The twin headlamps, round toolbox and Klaxon horn were carried over from its immediate predecessor, but nearly all of the rest of the bike was new.
Harley’s 1930 brochure described the new 74ci machine as ‘standing head and shoulders above all comers, with such startling new features as a 20% more powerful motor with Ricardo removable heads, interchangeable wheels, bigger tires, drop-centre rims, lower riding position, greater road clearance, automatic increase of generator output, drop forged forks, 100% stronger frame, theft proof lock, dual front drive chain, improved clutch, and many other features making the 1930 Big Twin the greatest motorcycle value ever offered.’
Despite its maker’s evident enthusiasm, the model V was far from an instant success.
More massively built and heavier than its predecessor, the V lacked top-end power to such an extent that the first examples were recalled for an extensive engine redesign.
A larger crankcase accommodating heavier flywheels did the trick and, its problems solved, the 74ci ‘flat head’ went on to win the hearts of Harley enthusiasts everywhere.
The appearance was also redesigned with an oval toolbox, single head lamp and other changes.
This example’s ‘VLD’  indicates a generator-equipped model fitted with high-compression pistons.
A carried out nut and bolt restoration by an enthusiastic owner results in a beautiful and correct machine.
The bike comes complete with tool box, horn, jiffy and rear wheel stand.
This mighty machine will bring you anywhere, so be ready for the next season.!

 

1987 Ducati 750 F1

 

Introduced in 1985 the Ducati 750 F1 was a street version of the TT1 race bike that had run so successfully in the ‘Battle of the Twins’ class of formula 1 bike racing in the early 1980’s. The most ‘track’ focused road Ducati to have come out of the Bologna factory for some time it combined a light weight frame with a punchy 748cc V twin Pantah Desmo engine. While it’s performance was not perhaps as great as its japanese rivals, the handling was absolutely sublime, combined with beautiful Italian styling and the glorious sound of the engine Ducati had produced an instant classic.

This later F1B has the benefit of the later upgrades the most important being the 40mm adjustable Ceriani Forcella Italia front forks and the engine improvements of larger vales and carburettors.

Having been originally registered new in Italy this immaculate example has recently been imported to the UK and re registered with UK road documents. The original log book indicates that it has had just 3 owners in total, the last a lady owner from Modena. Showing a genuine 11,121 kms the bike has been recently been serviced and is good running order. An absolutely superb and totally original example, it comes with a UK V5C and MoT until Oct. 2015.

$25,000

2007 MV Agusta F4 100 CC Scuderia Toro Rosso #6/100 –

 

Description

– – MV Agusta F4 100 CC – Enthusiasten, Fans, Sammlern und Liebhabern der italienischen Edelschmiede ist der Name ein Begriff. – Einst das schnellste und teuerste Serienmotorrad der Welt und wegen der Limitierung auf 100 Exemplare auch nur ganz Wenigen vergönnt, sorgt Ihr Anblick für Gänsehaut.  – Feinste Materialien, hochwertigst verarbeitet und in Perfektion zu einem Ganzen vereint. Man möchte sich Zeit nehmen um all die Details zu betrachten bevor man dem Reiz erliegt und sie zur Ausfahrt einlädt. – Die hier angebotene MV Agusta F4 100 CC Scuderia Toro Rosso setzt dem Ganzen die Krone auf. Lediglich 2 Exemplare wurden beim Lackierbetrieb des zugehörigen Formel-1-Rennstalls auf Basis der F4 100 CC veredelt. – – prominenter Vorbesitz, original 1.950 km, unfallfrei und im Originalzustand – – Die MV Agusta F4 100 CC Scuderia Toro Rosso weist folgende zusätzliche Besonderheiten auf: – – Lackierung im Toro-Rosso-Design, Titan-Abgasanlage (Original liegt ebenfalls vor), Race-ECU (Original liegt ebenfalls vor), LED-Rückleuchten (Original mit deutscher Strassenzulassung liegt ebenfalls vor), Lenkungsdämpfer-KIT “Öhlins”, Einarm-Ständer “MV Corse”, Bike-Cover Stoff – – Originale Bordmappe, kompletter Schlüsselsatz, originales Ladegerät und diverse Kleinteile vorhanden. Wartungsdienst inkl. Motoröl-Wechsel mit Filter, Bremsflüssigkeits-Wechsel vo./hi., Kettenpflege, etc. im Juni 2014 bei MV Agusta Servicepartner durchgeführt. – Irrtümer, Änderungen und Zwischenverkauf behalten wir uns vor. – – Gerne kalkulieren wir Ihnen in Zusammenarbeit mit der akf Bank GmbH & Co. KG, Wuppertal ein individuelles Finanzierungs- oder Leasingangebot.

$1

1929 BMW R63 750cc Boxer Twin

 

The sporting overhead-valve BMW R63 features a short-stroke (68mm) crank coupled with a 83mm bore. These engines incorporate a strengthened gearbox featuring a ‘side-throw’ kick start. Top speed is approximately 75 mph. This example is in excellent condition and has undergone a full cosmetic and mechanical restoration. BMW only produced 800 R63’s in total.

$108,000