Ride into history with the AMA

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Got a 1974 BMW  R90S? You might be able to ride it in the parade at the 2009 AMA Vintage Days.

Going to Vintage Motorcycle Days in Lexington, Ohio this summer? Want to be involved in what's sure to be one of the neatest events we've heard of in awhile? Read on, and see if you've got the right bike to take part in a special celebration that the AMA is planning to celebrate its 85th Anniversary.

The AMA plans to celebrate its 85th Anniversary with a special parade at the 2009 AMA Vintage Days. They've made a list, ful of bikes from 1924 to 2009, that they feel encompases the most significant models of these years. They're also looking for owners who will be able to commit to riding and displaying their machines all three days of the event, but it sounds like it would be a fun way to spend part of VMD to us.

Here's just a sampling of some of the 1960-1970s model year bikes they're looking for:

1960 Honda CB92
1961 NSU
1963 Bultaco Metralla / TSS
1964 BSA Hornet
1964 Triumph T120TT
1965 Norton Atlas
1965 Suzuki X-6 Hustler
1966 Munch Mammoth
1968 Yamaha DT-1 Enduro
1969 Honda CB750
1969 Kawaski Mach III (H1)
1969 Triumph Trident
1970 BSA Rocket III
1970 Norton Commando
1971 Kawaski Mach IV (H2)
1971 Triumph Hurricane (Vetter)
1972 Ducati 750 SS
1972 H-D XR750 (Alloy)
1973 Kawaski Z1
1974 BMW R90S
1974 Yamaha TZ750
1975 Ducati 900SS
1976 Moto Guzzi LeMans
1977 Suzuki GS750
1978 Kawasaki Z1R
1979 Honda CBX

For more information, details, schedule, and a complete list of bikes they're interested in including, visit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum website here. 

 

Found on eBay: 1953 Vincent Black Shadow

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Though one might occasionally bump into a Vincent on eBay, you've probably never seen one like this. Perfectly restored and currently owned by the AMA's Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, this 1953 Black Shadow could be yours (for the right price, of course).

But why are they selling it? This bike was the prize for the Museum's 2008 Raffle, and as the winner of the raffle chose the cash payout instead of the Vincent, they've decided it's now time to share the bike with a new owner.

According to the auction, this Shadow has been restored, but started its life "as a complete machine. It is not in any sense a 'bitza bike.' Serial numbers on the engine, frame and rear member are correct. Moreover, each component is as it should be for this 1953 Series C Black Shadow."

Restored by Brent Mayfield of Centerville, Ohio and Canadian Vincent expert Mike White, this Vincent will surely make someone very proud.

To see the auction for this lovely Vincent, click here. 

Found on eBay: 1972 Harley-Davidson XR750

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Though it may not be the world's most practical motorcycle, you've got to admit that a highly-modified XR750 just sounds like it would be a ball of fun.

This particular XR has been punched out to 900cc's. It uses XR1000 rods, two front heads, and a modified oiling system along with an S&S crank pin, pinion shaft and sprocket shaft, along with Mikuni 38mm flat-slide carbs, Hagon shocks and lots, lots more.

It's not street legal (of course) and it's probably way to loud for anything but the track, but if you've got the dough, we're sure you could find a way to have fun with it. (Who doesn't need an excuse to learn the fine art of flat-track racing?)

To view the auction for this raucous beast, go here. 

 

 

Found on eBay: 1982 Triumph Bonneville T140

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This week an unusual Bonneville caught our eye. Showing just just 2,557 original miles on the odometer, this 1982 Triumph Bonneville 750 is ready to ride.

According to the auction, this bike is 100 percent original, runs well, and will be ready to ride upon purchase.

Interested? Check out the eBay link for this great Bonnie here. 





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