Triumph honors one of the most charismatic movie stars of all time with the re-creation of a T-shirt worn by Steve McQueen during a cross country race in the Mojave Desert in 1963.

The first in a series of casual apparel that has been officially licensed by the Steve McQueen estate, this t-shirt is in an 'as worn by' style, taking its design cues from the vintage style T-shirt worn by McQueen.

The garment is made from 100% cotton and features the vintage Triumph logo print on the front. The inspiration for the design is also established through the ‘Steve McQueen Special Edition' slogan on the reverse, and the sleeve features the movie star’s signature.  The McQueen story also appears on the inside back of the T-shirt, emphasizing its authenticity.

The t-shirt will be launched on March 24th, the anniversary of McQueen’s 78th Birthday and will be available in black and white, in both men's and ladies sizes.  The McQueen T-shirt will be available in April at all authorized Triumph dealers.

For more info, go here.

This week's eBay searching put us in a two-stroke mood, and what better way to scratch that itch than a Yamaha RD400? This one looks like it has lead a pretty easy life, and it's been sympathetically restored and looks ready to ride.

The bike now has just 9,079 miles.  After it was stripped down, the frame was sandblasted and painted. The upper end of the motor was rebuilt after honing the cylinders. New pistons were installed, along with a whole list of other new parts and pieces.

A great little bike for running around town and playing on your favorite road, this RD is making a couple of us in the office wish we had a little extra dough sitting around to add another bike to the garage. Check this one out before we figure out a way to come up with the cash ourselves.

To see this listing, go here.   

The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum has announced it will host “The Vintage Triumph Roadshow” during 2008 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days and invites the participation of all Triumph owners in this noteworthy event.

“The Vintage Triumph Roadshow” will be held at the Motorhead Café on July 25 and 26, 2008. It will honor the VMD Marque of the Year, Triumph. Inspired by “Antiques Roadshow,” the hit PBS program, “The Vintage Triumph Roadshow” will feature Triumph expert and Baxter Cycle owner, Randy Baxter, appraising classic Triumphs and Triumph memorabilia. 

Baxter will be appraising both correctly restored and original unrestored Triumphs, but he will do more than simply assign a dollar value to the motorcycles. Baxter will also share restoration trends and tips with the audience.

If you own a correctly restored Triumph and have ever wondered if your paint color and pin striping would pass concours judging or if your decals are authentically placed, this is the event for you. Additionally, if you own an original unrestored machine, Baxter and the Museum invite you to participate in “The Vintage Triumph Roadshow” and allow fellow enthusiasts to appreciate and learn from your classic bike.  

Triumph owners who would like to participate in “The Vintage Triumph Roadshow” are invited to contact Mark Mederski, Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum executive director, at mmederski@motorcyclemuseum.org. Owners must register in advance to have machines and memorabilia appraised by Baxter during “The Vintage Triumph Roadshow.”

Enthusiasts who plan to attend “The Vintage Triumph Roadshow” as spectators do not need to pre-register. Visit www.motorcyclemuseum.org for more information.

This week's eBay browsing led us in all kinds of directions, and while most of them were stupidly expensive, we were once again reminded what a great value a really nice old UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle) can be.

Take this gorgeous 1978 Suzuki GS 1000 for instance. Though it's tough to guess what the bike will actually sell for, a big bore four-cylinder with liveable ergonomics can be a real surprise in today's world of motorcycle specialization. These bikes are equally great for commuting, cruising, touring (with just a few add-ons) and are even a good amount of fun on your favorite back road if you ride within the limitations of the bike's weight and traction.

This GS has just over 12,000 miles on it and appears to be in near-perfect shape. It even comes with the original owner's manual, tool kit, and keys.

If you can only have one bike, we pity you. But if that's the case, consider something like this GS. We doubt you'll regret it.

To see the eBay listing, go here.

Just in case you've gotten bored with eBay.com (the U.S. site), there's always other options. Take eBay.co.uk for instance. Sure, the shipping charges will cost you and you'll have to deal with all the paperwork that goes along with importing a motorcycle (or three), but if it's the only place you can find what you're looking for, it may be worth the trouble.

An online haven for lovers of old machinery, www.BuyVintage.co.uk is an online company that specializes in "Obscure and Unusual Vintage Vehicles For Sale," and right now they're in the middle of pushing the online auction to a new dimension with a giant internet sale of more than 100 vintage and classic bikes and cars, including the gorgeous 1961 Norton Jubilee 250cc you see here.

For more information, visit www.BuyVintage.co.uk or link directly to the Norton auction online here.

When it comes to classic bikes, everyone has their preferences. Some like 'em loud and obnoxious, others quick and stealthy, and some just like the ones that work really, really well. The latter crowd is often drawn to BMW's due to their understated yet solid design, and if you've ever had a chance to ride a BMW from the Fifties or Sixties, it is likely an experience you'll remember for quite awhile.

I was lucky enough to put a couple hundred miles on the 1969 BMW R69US that John Landstrom of Blue Moon Cycle ( www.bluemooncycle.com ) in Norcross, Ga., loaned us last summer, and the smooth, torquey pull of the opposed twin meandering down a country road surrounded by cornfields is one I can still see in my head when I close my eyes...

That said, with summer on the way (well, eventually) we decided this week's eBay bike should be a nice old BMW twin, and this was the favorite of the ones we came across.

This 1966 R60/2 reads just 690 miles, which have been put on over the past years since a restoration was completed. When the restoration was done, the top end came off, the heads were freshened, the transmission was rebuilt (by Irv Seaver in Orange, Calif.) new carbs were added, the frame was powdercoated, and the fenders and tank were repainted.

It looks to be a nicely cared-for, lovingly mainted old Beamer, which is exactly what we'd want in one.

Interested? Check it out  here .

According to the Associated Press, Honda Motor Co. plans to stop producing motorcycles in the United States next year. The 330,000-square-foot plant in Marysville, Ohio, built in 1979, currently produces the company's Gold Wing and VTX motorcycles. Honda says that production of these bikes will move to a new motorcycle plant in Kumamoto, Japan, in 2009.

For the full story from the International Herald Tribune, go here.

With spring on the way, getting out the old bike, loading it up and going touring is pretty much all we're thinking about. We start digging maps out of the tankbags they've been in all winter and marking routes and campsites we plan to visit just as soon as the weather allows. With that in mind, this week's eBay searching led us to a nice, mostly original early Gold Wing that's just a pair of soft-saddlebags away from being our vision of a great classic tourer.

"Mic," as his current owner calls him, is a 1977 Honda Gold Wing GL1000 with a little over 35k miles. Though in need of a bit of preventative maintenance, this appears to be a solid old bike that has been loved and cared for throughout its life. The caruburetors have just been rebuilt, and it even still has the original kick starter under the right side cover, complete with the original strap that secures it.

Can't you see yourself on a nice weekend trip on this gorgeous old Wing? We can. Buy it before we do.

To see the auction, click here.