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Ducati : Other 1974 ducati 750 gt

Ducati : Other 1974 ducati 750 gt

$16,500

Burgess, Virginia

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Offered for auction is my 1974 Ducati 750 GT twin. In the last few years interest in the bevel drive roundcase Ducatis has exploded. The 750SS is now priced where Broughs were a few years ago, and the 750 Sports are selling in Vincent Rapide territory. The GTs have experienced a surge in interest as well, but for the moment they remain the last affordable Ducati twins of that period. Many say that they are the most enjoyable on the road too, given their less radical riding position. This is a matching number 750 GT, built in February of 1974. It comes with a clear matching number title, ready to transfer into your name. It was last running & riding in the summer of 2013, when it was parked to sort out some electrical problems. At some point someone swapped out the handlebar switch for a later unit, and also installed aftermarket coils and a mickey mouse fuse setup under the seat. The new fuses were removed, and currently the harness is not connected to anything under the seat (it ends inside the Aprilia fuse box, but it is not connected). This bike would be an easy Winter project to clean up and get back on the road. It was repainted several years ago to a non stock color, but it was done very professionally. Other than the replaced rear shocks and the removed turn signals/air filters (which every new owner seemed to do back then), the bike seems to be about 95+% stock. The case halves are matching number, and it still has the factory headers and Conti mufflers. The front and rear rims are the original Borrani aluminum parts. Even the factory toolkit is under the seat. Machines in this condition are getting pretty difficult to find after 40 years. Only about 1,400 of these bikes were imported to the USA, and a good many of those did not survive their first few owners. A lot of the early GTs were also converted to "Sport spec", to where there are probably more early wideframe Sports "surviving" than were ever made! So if you are thinking about an early Ducati Twin to add to your collection, this is a good time to act. Please ask all questions before bidding or buying. Payment expected within one week of auction end, and the bike must be picked up/shipped within one month of auction end. Overseas sales are no problem, but I cannot help with shipping quotes. Personal checks are OK, but this will delay shipment. Sorry but the bike does not move before the payment arrives, no exceptions. I don't end auctions early, so please don't ask. Good luck bidding!

Norton 1970 Norton Commando Roadster

Norton 1970 Norton Commando Roadster

$6,000

Burgess, Virginia

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Offered for auction is this very early Norton Commando Roadster. This machine predates the more common "Mark" series of Roadster, and it was only offered for 6 months in 1970. It was based on the stylish Norton Commando "S", and it features the halo headlight, larger side covers, curved chrome chain guard, and the early style seat of the "S", in addition to the new lower exhaust system. The engine, frame, and trans serial numbers on this bike are all matching, along with the title - which is ready to transfer to the new owner. The bike appears to be one of the first few hundred Roadsters made, based on the start of production at serial number 135140. This machine was Canary Yellow when it was delivered from the factory, but years ago someone did a very professional black paint job on it to cover it over. You can still see the original yellow color showing through on the back of the side covers however. I always liked the Canary Yellow color, and I had planned to restore it that way when I did it over. I've included a photo of an original period "Norton Girl" ad that shows one of these early Roadsters in yellow. As the ad says: Beautiful.... This bike has been sitting in my collection for about 3 years now, but when I got it it was a running and riding bike with no known issues other than the somewhat ratty wiring harness that was on it, and the one stripped exhaust pipe clamp thread - both of which will need to be sorted out. This bike would be an easy Winter overhaul for someone who is looking for a very rare early model Roadster that will really stand out from the crowd. Even back in the early 1970s when I started riding, Nortons were always thin on the ground as compared to Triumphs and BSAs. Despite this fact, as a collector bike, prices have been very stable for a long time now. But in the last year or two I've seen more and more Norton Commandos selling well over $10k, and this has been raising the prices on all unrestored bikes & everyday riders. So if you are thinking about adding a Norton to your collection, now would be a good time. Please ask all questions prior to bidding. Overseas sales are no problem, but I cannot help with any shipping estimates. Payment must be received within one week of auction end, and the bike must be picked up/shipped within one month of auction end. Personal checks are OK, but this will delay pickup/shipment. Sorry but the bike does not move before the payment is here, no exceptions. Good luck!

Other Makes 1976 Hercules W2000 Wankel

Other Makes 1976 Hercules W2000 Wankel

$8,500

Burgess, Virginia

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Offered for auction is this extremely rare 1976 Hercules W-2000 Rotary motorcycle, finished in Danube Blue. Just over 1,700 of these rotary bikes were built, and this is a low mileage machine from the end of the production run. This bike is unique in that it is not a premix bike like the earlier production Hercules wankels - where you add oil to the gas tank like and old-fashion two-stroke - it is an oil injection machine. Only 199 of these direct injection bikes were built before production of the W2000 ended in 1976. This bike has only 1,683 original miles on the clock, and it still features the original tires & tool kit. The bike turns over and has good compression, and shifts through the gears. It has been off the road for over 20 years, and in a private collection for the last 10 years. Here in the USA there is an excellent source for spare parts for these at Rotary Recycle. I contacted them at one point to pick up a few replacement rubber parts, but they were moving their facility to a new State and orders were on hold, so I never did get any new parts for it. I understand that that move is now complete, and that parts orders are flowing once again. The one extra item that is included with this machine is a factory Parts Manual & Service Manual, in the original blue ring binder. This is not a Xerox copy, this is a period factory manual. In the last few years I've seen some of these bikes sell for $10k-17k, but here today you can purchase this machine for a lot less. With a thorough detailing and selective upgrading of a few chrome & rubber parts, you'd have a machine that would rival many of those other more expensive machines. There is a matching serial number title in my name that goes with this bike, so title transfer or export is no problem. Please ask all questions before bidding. Overseas sales are fine, but I cannot help with any shipping estimates. Payment must be received within 7 days of auction end, and the bike must be picked up/shipped within 1 month of auction end. Personal checks are OK, but this will delay pickup/shipment. Under no circumstances will the bike leave before it is paid for. Good luck!

BMW : R-Series Krauser  MKM1000

BMW : R-Series Krauser MKM1000

$32,500

Burgess, Virginia

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Offered for auction is this extremely rare 1982 Krauser MKM1000. One of only about 200 Krauser-built bikes produced during its two-year run, and one of only 13 machines imported into the USA by BMW of North America in 1982. Michael Krauser had a very close relationship with the BMW factory, and he sourced his R100RS mechanical components directly from them. The difference is that the Krauser-built bikes don’t have a BMW vin, they have a Krauser vin on the engine, frame, trans & rear drive. The other important difference is that he then proceeded to wrap all these parts in a computer designed birdcage frame that was extremely light and rigid. At about $16,000 US in 1982, the MKM1000 was usually a millionaire’s ride. And that is exactly who the original owner of this bike was, none other than our own intrepid millionaire motorcyclist, Malcolm Forbes, publisher of Forbes Magazine. Mr. Forbes is often called one of the last ‘fun’ millionaires, and he certainly seemed to enjoy life. I bought my first new BMW R90 in 1974 at the Forbes dealership Sleiger-Forbes in Whippany NJ, and that’s where I first met Malcolm. We were by no means friends – I was a kid of 20 years of age, and Malcolm was – Malcolm! But his motorcycle exploits were legendary, and my own BMW crossed his path a number of times simply because I practically lived at the dealership on Saturdays, and I lived only about 30 miles from his home in Far Hills NJ. Malcolm purchased this bike new in 1982, and was known to have kept it at is estate in Morocco, Palais Mendoub. This is also the location of his lavish (and unfortunately, final) birthday party when he turned 70 (see link below). The factory-optional dual seat on his Krauser was there to have room for his favorite riding companion, the actress Elizabeth Taylor. A few years after his death a few of his bikes were sold off, including this machine. With only about 3,800 miles on the odometer, this machine is mechanically like new. Included with the bike are the original Krauser rear wheel pit stand, the original Krauser Build Book for the bike, a full set of NOS Krauser fairing/tail section decals (no longer available) as spares, and the paperwork from Forbes Magazine. ALSO included are a set of original Krauser 4-valve heads. This machine is ready for the new owner to add to their collection. Please ask all questions prior to bidding. Overseas bids are welcome, but I cannot help with any shipping estimates. Payment is expected within one week of auction end, and the bike must be picked up/shipped within one month of auction end. Sorry but the bike does not move before the payment is here, no exceptions. Good luck! http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/node/1900881/print

BSA : Spitfire MKII 1966 BSA Spitfire MKII

BSA : Spitfire MKII 1966 BSA Spitfire MKII

$6,800

Burgess, Virginia

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Offered for auction is this beautiful 1966 BSA Spitfire MKII. This machine was completely restored by the previous owner, and it was his pride and joy weekend rider for about 25 years. This is a matching engine & frame serial number bike with clear matching serial number title in my name, ready to be transferred to the new owner. It also features the correct Borrani Record aluminum rims, and the 190mm front brake assembly. MKII Spitfires are the sleepers of the collector bike hobby, this despite the fact that they really are a very unique low-production machines. From my readings I understand that the BSA dispatch books show a little over 800 MKII Spitfires were built in 1966 , and given its performance-bike nature, I’m sure that a lot of them never survived the 1960s without being blown up. I found this bike, just as you see it, several years ago on consignment at the Brit-bike shop that maintained it for the previous owner for all those years, where it was being sold by the estate of the owner. Before I bought the bike it was serviced by the shop, so that it was ready to enjoy. Since that time it has been sitting in my collection. This bike has been fitted with later carbs and a steel tank, but the good news is that the AMAL GP carbs and original small tank are included with the bike, along with most of the other takeoff parts to return the bike to box stock. Even though the orange color is nothing that was offered by BSA, you can tell from the close-ups shots of the paint work that it was a high quality job, and it reflects the pride that the previous owner had for this machine. If you look at the photo of the original tank, you can see that much of the original flamboyant red paint is still there on the bottom of the tank. And this tank has been off the road for so long that it has probably never tasted ethanol gas, so it should be ready for a coat of sealer and new paint. With some of the prices I have seen for fully restored original MKII Spitfires, it would be a rewarding & worthwhile winters work to repaint the original tank and side covers, and get all the other original parts back on this bike. Or just enjoy it the way it is, and keep those rare parts on the shelf. Speaking of GP carbs… Back in the mid-1990s I ran into a fellow at an AMCA bike show who used to be the East Coast dealer rep for BSA during the 1960s. I asked him what the true story was about the MKII Spitfire & its GP carbs. He said that there really was no problem at all with the bikes, but that owners didn’t appreciate the fact that these were true racing carbs, with no idle circuit. They were pulling up to traffic lights, pulling in the clutch lever and expecting the bike to idle by itself. And of course it would stall out. He said that the proper procedure was to keep revving the engine at all times to keep it going. Attempting to re-training owners must have been more trouble than it was worth, because for 1967 BSA dropped the racing carbs for more traditional units, and the MKIII Spitfire was born. Please ask all questions prior to bidding. Overseas sales are no problem, but I cannot help with any shipping estimates. Payment must be received within one week of auction end, and the bike must be picked up/shipped within one month of auction end. Personal checks are OK, but this will delay pickup/shipment. Sorry but the bike does not move before the payment is here, no exceptions. Good luck!