Probably in the minority on here but I actually think this is cool. If motorcycles are to evolve significantly I think this is an interesting direction. MORE HERE
The all-electric bike/car hybrid being developed by California startup Lit Motors features a pair of counter-rotating gyroscopes mounted flat at the bottom of the frame that not only allow it to stand upright on two wheels when stationary, but make it nearly impossible to knock down.
Thanks very much to Jim Jenne for these great shots! I have to say though that the stretched out Desmosedici really put a stupid look on my face. I mean stretched? Really? Different strokes and all that I suppose. shrug.. That flying Merkle repli-mod is a neat bike. There was a build thread o it on ADV Rider somewhere. DR650 based engine. Cool stuff.
Costas Tsabunaris sends in this beauty! The message was brief. I’m not positive but I’m guessing it’s a replica of the 1997 Akira Yanagawa World Superbike. Costas fill us in if you get a chance.
Thanks!
Murphs been busy!
Steve,
Great news, I have finally, after 2 1/2 years on the road self supported, got a fantastic sponsor in Wunderlich Germany. They are behind me now and love where the craziness of Wherethehellismurph is headed.I wanted to let you and all your readers know as I had my doubts as to how long I would be able to do this on my own.I’ve also included a shot of the finished sidecar outfit we spent the last 3 months building here in Holland.More on the post is here.Regards to you and your readers,Murph.
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Oh and while we’re on the subject. He took a visit to the WSB races at Nurburg…
Where there was also a race going on! LOL He managed to pull himself away to get Biaggi crashing!
… “if you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up. They are so… choice.”
The latest from Bonhams
COLLECTION OF JAPANESE CLASSICS FORMS CENTREPIECE OF BONHAMS OCTOBER STAFFORD SALE AT THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS SHOW
More than 50 bikes from Jenkins Collection will be offered at no reserve.
Bonhams is privileged to offer for sale the collection of motorcycles assembled by Gloucester-based dentist and keen motorcycle enthusiast, the late Evan Aled Jenkins, who died last year.
The collection, which will go on sale at the Bonhams October Stafford Sale at The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on Sunday 21st October, comprises more than 50 motorcycles offered without reserve. The machines are mainly Japanese with some British and Italian representation, and include some of the most desirable limited-edition models of recent times.
Foremost among the latter is the 2002 Yamaha 750cc YZF-R7 (also known as the OW-02), one of only 500 of this exotic production racer built to meet the homologation requirements of the World Superbike Championship. Unused and unregistered (but with DVLA entitlement to the most appropriate number plate: ‘OW02 YAM’), it is estimated to fetch between £12,000 and £14,000.
Other highlights from the collection are:
A limited edition 1999 Honda TT100 Fireblade Evolution (£4,000 – £4,500)
A 2002 Honda SP-1 Joey Dunlop commemorative model (£2,500 – £3,000)
A 2005 Bimota YB11 (£4,000 – £4,500)
A 1994 Ducati 916SPS Fogarty Replica (£2,500 – £3,000)
A 1978 Honda CBX1000 (£6,700 – £7,200)
A 2000 Yoshimura Suzuki GSXR1300R Hayabusa X-1 Suzuka 8-Hour Replica (£5,000 – £5,500)
A 1999 Honda CBR1200XX Super Blackbird 50th Anniversary model (£7,000 – £8,000)
A 2000 Bimota SBR6 (£5,000 – £5,500)
The ex-Holeshot Racing, Jarrod Frost, British Land Speed Record 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa (£2,000 – £2,500)Ben Walker, Head of the Motorcycle Department at Bonhams, said: “It is a privilege to offer this wonderful collection of modern-day classics on behalf of Aled’s family. I can see exactly what Aled was trying to accomplish with his collection, and his passion and enthusiasm for machines is clearly evident.
“We anticipate a total entry of around 180 machines for our bi-annual sale at Stafford held in conjunction with The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, which is one of the most important sales that takes place during the year and the barometer for values and prices.”
There’s a Bimota or two in there I wouldn’t mind toying around on.
Mariano Labat sends in some before and after pics of this excellent NSU rebuild. Very impressive!
Hello, my name is Mariano and I live in Argentina.
(I bought) this bike two years ago with the idea of restoring it. After much work the finish. I wanted to share this with your blog.NSU SUPERMAX
YEAR 1959
250 cm3
Greetings and thanks
Thank you Mariano! You did Fantastic Job!
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Some nice build pics as well. I really like that engine stand!
Kenneth writes in:
Steve,
These were seen at the Ingworth Trosh here in Norfolk, GB. I’d forgotten to take my camera so you can thank my daughter Eleanor for the pictures.
The BSA M20 is in reproduction British Army Desert Rat livery.
The Peugeot is something I’ve never seen before. The owner was trundling around the field on it and it was licensed for road use.
Just in case you’re wondering, “trosh” is a Norfolk dialect word for thresh(as in threshing wheat) and these days a trosh is any celebration held at the end of the harvest. Ingworth is a small village in North Norfolk and its annual trosh is a fete involving vintage machinery like a steam traction engine operating an early 20th Century belt driven combined harvester, old tractors, amazing old stationary farm engines and almost anything else anyone cares to bring along including vintage cars and bikes. There are ploughing and shearing demonstrations, a medieval re-enactment group and the local amateur radio society. There’s also lots of tea and delicious cakes.Kenneth Pantling
Robbie consider the position filled! You are now the NW correspondent to MCPOTD. Unfortunately there’s no pay or benefits but you do get to go riding a lot and practice your camera skills!
Steve ,
Here’s 3 more from the LeMay show(Let’s see if William Ferry bites!) Oh good one – ed
1) A very “washed” Cafe racer
2) A very busy Moto Guzzi
3) A 1949 triumph T100I’m Applying for a new position as NW correspondant to Mcpotd.
Robie Pruden
In this shot you HAVE to appreciate the commitment to the genre when they cast a clutch cover to match the theme! Must be a great ride!
I’ve heard these referred to as a cheese slicer for the flywheel on the other side.
That’s just gorgeous!
From David Morgan
Alright Lads,
Just managed to tear myself away from your site, inspirational, moving, funny and a damn good read.
Thought I’d attach a couple of pics of my latest creation, this one I will keep.Full build file and pics / vids made so I can reminisce and pass on what ever info may be needed.
(Originally: CB750F1 1976 – IN BITS)Good one, keep it up,
Dave.
Shire. UK.
Yes it’s open to “interpretation” and debate (click for timeline) on several factors but if I recall my high school class presentation correctly (I got a A since the teacher was a motorhead) this is a replica of what is generally regarded to be the first ICE (Internal Combustion Engined) motorcycle ever built by none other than Gottlieb Daimler (of Daimler Benz fame). This particular photo is from the Pebble Beach album of Steve Ginn whom I’ve followed and borrowed from a few times over the years. Click throug for lots of other great shots.
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