Month: January 2009

A 3/4 scale Ridley and a Nimbus for Reader Ted Guthrie

I love the Nimbus design (see link here). It’s like rolling industrial art. I’ve never heard of the Ridley. Really interesting bike. Kind of like a Cushman on steroids.
Ted Writes:

Hi, Steve. I enjoyed seeing the unique and rare Harley-Davidson motocrosser, featured on your site. Speaking of unique bikes, one of the more interesting I’ve ever come across is the Ridley. Produced right here in the USA, these 3/4 scale cruisers feature a 500cc v-twin engine, and fully automatic transmission.

I spotted this one at an Ohio Valley BSA Owners Club meet. Check out the old Yamaha IT200 parked behind it for a reference to its diminuitive size.

Also included is a photo taken at the same event, of a Nimbus. I’ve not done any research on the brand, but I believe it was produced in Sweden. A very interesting mix of engineering. Note the perimeter frame, yet exposed valvetrain.

Ted

As always, Much Appreciated!

1978 Harley Davidson MX250

Since we’re being obscure here lately I just figured I’d toss in one of the odder bikes from the late 70’s.

Killinger and Freud Front wheel drive motorcycle.

Lots more info here: http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/euro/brands/killinger.htm

Way cool reader Ride! RZ500!

Great Reader submission form Bill Thomas!

Bill Writes:

Found an old photo – start of WERA race, Grattan, Michigan May 5, 1985 – Paul Hurdy, No. 838 and myself No, 420. Look at those old leathers and boots.

Great Stuff! Thanks Bill!