Vince Fyie sent in a collection of great pics from the 2010 Mid Ohio motorcycle show/races/swapmeet as well as some nice shots of his granddaughter racing on the Salt Flats for the first time. This is a bit of an experiment with the gallery function. Hope it works OK.. Please let me know if this acts up on any browsers or assorted phones and devices out there and I’ll see what I can do.
Thanks folks!
I actually whistled loudly when this photo popped up on my screen. To me this is pure lust..
Mk VII KTT – pure distilled essence of motorcycle. Thanks for looking, and ride safe
Buck Pilkenton
Thank you Buck!
Another great bike from reader Paul Mattson. I love the old department store bikes. Some good info on the old MW bikes HERE… and Here as well . From what I’ve read this is a mid 60’s 125cc 2 stroke re-badged Benelli (since there is a spare tank next to it that would appear to fit this bike as well).
I know there’s an entire universe of custom Monsters out there that could (and do) support a large segment of blogs all on their own. There is some great stuff going on over there. For example…
Ryan Konkel writes in:
Hi; This is my buddy Brian’s 2009 Ducati Monster 696- a bike I have spent alo…
This is my buddy Brian’s 2009 Ducati Monster 696- a bike I have spent alot of time helping him put together. Mods are listed below, lots of custom performance-based upgrades, not just flash:
Modifications include:
-H-Competition under-seat exhaust
-Ducati 848 SBK forks
-Ohlins rear shock
-Ohlins side mount steering damper
-Ducshop velocity stacks/pod filters, custom airbox elimination bracket
-Power Commander V with custom dyno tune and ECU reflash
-Custom Oil Cooler
-Xcetnrik Performance Belly Pan
-Ducati Comfort Seat
-Corse rear sets
-14T front sprocket
-Driven lighweight rear sprocket
– Speedymoto Top Triple
-Woodcraft Clip-ons
-Pazzo Levers
-Rhinomoto fork, frame, bar-end, and rear-end sliders
-CRG bar-end mirrors
-Custom 7″ round headlight
-Classic Ducati logo decals
-Painted front/rear calipers
-Rizome Belt Covers
-EX Chain
Thanks to Tony for the pic. would love to see more of it.
It was hard to type that and not laugh too much… but it is a sweet little bike.
I confess that I don’t know much about these but either way this is a cool build.. Nice blog also! Check it out!
Hi,
Greeting from Indonesia
Great blog..
I just want to share one of my friend’s bike
He built it a few years back,
a 1992 Yamaha RX-Z converted to a dirt bike
Cheers
DariztDesign
www.dariztdesign.blogspot.com
Thanks to Katherine and the folks at Bonhams for this outstanding high quality photo (I’m posting it in full resolution) of the Last Brough Superior ever produced which will be coming up for auction shortly. If I was a man of sufficient means I do believe that I would buy this bike. Just Stupendous.
THE LAST BROUGH SUPERIOR SS100 PRODUCED TO SELL AT BONHAMS QUAIL LODGE AUCTION
OTHER IMPRESSIVE MOTORCYCLES ALSO JOIN THE LINE-UP FOR SALE
Following the ultra-rare 1954 AJS E95 “Porcupine” factory racer to Bonhams Quail Lodge auction in California on 18 August, is another very rare and desirable motorcycle – the very last Brough Superior SS100 to roll off the production line has now been consigned to the sale.
Considered one of the greatest motorcycles ever made, and famous for consistently being the most coveted and valuable sold at auction, the SS100 was the flagship model of the bespoke English Brough Superior brand. This exclusive 1940 example – the last to come with full factory records – is a gem of historical significance as it represents the final chapter of one of the world’s most legendary machines. It carries an estimate of $350,000-$400,000.
A pair of British Coventry-Eagle Flying-8 motorcycles, a 1925 SV and a 1928 OHV, has been consigned from a collection in England. Both uncommon and highly sought-after, the Flying-8 model was regarded as one of the most attractive –and most expensive– motorcycles of its time. The latter machine, one of very few known to exist, was considered a superbike of the 1920s and was a worthy rival of Brough Superior and a formidable Brooklands racer. Rarely seen on the open market, these elegant, hand-built speed machines are estimated at $100,000 and $250,000, respectively.
Yet another legendary British motorcycle marque, Vincent, will be represented by the utterly unique Black Prince model. Described by its creator Phil Vincent as a “two-wheeled Bentley,” this enclosed motorcycle was truly ahead of its time and a real performance machine, even if opinion of its avant-garde styling was mixed. The 1955 Vincent Black Prince carries an estimate of $120,000-$140,000.
Additionally, a highly desirable American 1928 Henderson Deluxe Four, originally sold to South Africa, will be on offer with an estimate of $60,000-$70,000.
These and other exceptional motorcycles and motorcars will be auctioned at Bonhams’ 14th annual sale at Quail Lodge in Carmel, California, on Thursday and Friday, August 18-19. As this is the first time a dedicated live auction of motorcycles will be held during the 60+ years of the famed Pebble Beach Car Week, the opportunities for sellers are unprecedented. Owners interested in consigning highly unique motorcycles to this anticipated event may call 415-391-4000 or e-mail one of the following Bonhams motorcycle specialists:
Ben Walker, International Director of Motorcycles, London: ben.walker@bonhams.com
Nick Smith, US Director of Motorcycles, Los Angeles: nick.smith@bonhams.com
David Edwards, Motorcycle Specialist: david.edwards@bonhams.com
This one’s been all over the web but it’s too darn cool not to re-post. Watch the back tire rate of spin when he’s trail braking. Simply mind boggling.
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