Are there any vintage motorcycles that are worth the trouble?
Many of my ‘vintage’ motorcycles were brand new when I first owned them. Not all vintage Japanese bikes are worth the trouble. Many early Japanese bikes were absolute ‘classics’ when they were released, and an equal number were absolute dogs, or even worse, death traps.
Where can I buy a motorcycle for sale?
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What kind of motorcycle is the prettiest?
The Honda CB500T (T stands for Twin, as in two cylinders) is one of the prettiest motorcycles I’ve ever rebuilt. I got constant looks when riding around town, and had people stop me to take pictures quite often.
Is it possible to get parts for an old motorcycle?
Some bikes are relatively easy to get parts for, and others are downright impossible. An excellent starting point when considering buying an old bike is to go online and read up about the model and year of the bike. Se if you can find old motorcycle magazine reviews from the days when the bike was released.
What was the first motorcycle to be mass produced?
Most motorcycle enthusiasts would only recognize the Daimler Maybach’s Reitwagen as the first motorcycle seeing that it was the first one to do so on a petrol engine. The motorcycle was made out of wood. Although it was a breakthrough in motorcycles, we can’t help but notice the weird handlebars. This was the first motorcycle to be mass-produced.
What to do if you drop your first motorcycle?
Most new riders ‘drop’ their first bike, usually during low-speed maneuvering. There are two approaches to this problem. The first is to buy a secondhand bike that won’t cost too much to repair when and if you drop it. The second is to buy a lighter, more manageable bike that you’re less likely to drop.
Is it hard to sell a 60, 000 mile bike?
It’s really hard to sell a 60,000-mile bike in a world awash with used motorcycles that have only been ridden as weekend toys. Too many people think ‘high mileage’ with motorcycles when the same mileage wouldn’t bother them in a car.
The Honda CB500T (T stands for Twin, as in two cylinders) is one of the prettiest motorcycles I’ve ever rebuilt. I got constant looks when riding around town, and had people stop me to take pictures quite often.