Friday, November 29, 2013

1972 Suzuki 380 Three - Motorcycle Road Test, Photos, Specifications

Suzuki's smallest multi is fast, and technicaly appealing, but has some shortcomings of note... some of the features are really commendable...lack of vibration for solo riders...good road holding and a stable ride down expressways...the most disappointing aspect for touring types concerns unacceptable vibration in the passenger footpegs. The passenger pegs are bolted to a portion of the frame that supports the exhaust pipes. They are rubber mounted like the engine itself, but the vibration still gets through to the passenger... 1972 Suzuki 380 Three Road Test 5-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

1972 Triumph T120RV Bonneville Road Test - a five speed transmission makes the difference

The latest Bonnie looks the same. But in Triumph terms, the addition of a five-speed gearbox to the venerable Bonneville is worth writing about... T120 T120R-V 1972 Triumph T120RV Bonneville Road Test 4-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1972 Daytona Motorcycle Racing Board Game - "Daytona by Dice"

...you take one die, friends - that's half a pair o' dice - and roll it, choosing your mount in accordance with the number of little dots on its uppermost surface, thusly: one for Yamaha, two for Norton, three for BSA, four for Honda, five for Suzuki, and six for Kawasaki. Then, selecting a suitable grommet to represent said mount, roll the aforementioned die to determine the number of spaces you are to travel each turn for Cycle World's version of Daytona by Dice. As you have probably noticed by now, it gets a bit tiresome turning the page back and forth. To obtain full enjoyment of the game, our circulation manager suggests you buy two issues, cut the game out of each one and glue them on some convenient flat surface... 1972 Daytona Motorcycle Racing Board Game - "Daytona by Dice" 4-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

Classic Motorcycle Test - Scott "Flying Squirrel" - one of today's more unusual anachronisms

"With only a dozen or so known Scott owners in the United States at present, we had to look pretty hard to find one who would be willing to let the machine out for a short ride and have it subjected to the Cycle World scales, rulers and prying camera. Such a person we found through Alan Girdler..." Two articles for the price of one! With this "Flying Squirrel" Test you also will get the article, "History of Scott" by Geoffrey Wood. "If you haven't read the "History of Scott," by Geoffrey Wood, elsewhere in this issue it would pay you to do so at this time and return to the "Flying Squirrel" test after you've digested it. Being well acquainted with the history of Scott motorcycle will make this test much more enjoyable and understandable." 1972 Classic Test - Scott "Flying Squirrel" plus "History of Scott" 9-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

Friday, November 8, 2013

1970 A.E.E. Choppers trend setters - Sportster, Swinging Harley

Bolt-on chopper kits for the swinging arm Harley 74 or Sportster. No modification necessary. Turn your stocker into a mindbending chopper with our easy bolt-on equipment. AEE Choppers. 1970 A.E.E. Choppers Trend Setters Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1970 Vintage BMW Motorcycle Ad - How to Arrive - the all-new BMW's

Not many people buy a BMW first. You ride your way up. Once you get a little taste of power, you want more. So you look over the big bikes. You see how well they're put together. And you begin to appreciate subtleties a kid wouldn't notice. Then you're ready for a BMW... 1970 BMW "How to Arrive" Bavarian Motor Works Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

Thursday, November 7, 2013

1970 Harley-Davidson Sportster 900cc vintage motorcycle print ad

Sportster makes the dust the others eat. 900cc Sportsters are boss power. Brothers to the lean and angry record breakers at Bonneville, Daytona, Atco Dragway. New port design and large racing valves for more urge than ever. Tucked in down a straight or sucking through a high-speed bend. Sportsters fly out front. That's where you want to be. And you can have it either way...lean CH or electric-start H. Anything else is second best. 1970 Harley-Davidson Sportster 900cc Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1970 Maverick III Mini-Bike - "For the Big Goers" - vintage Gary Bailey print ad

Photo: Gary Bailey, 6'6" giant U.S. motor cycle racing champion, gives the powerful Maverick III a workout over the rough Santa Monica Mountains terrain...after the test, Gary said, "...it behaves like a heavy bike...great power and great brakes." From the small fry to the big guy, Maverick III is the most talked about imported bike on the American mini bike scene...it's rugged with strong construction, it's quick, agile and safe in motion...powered by a 4.5 HP 2-stroke engine...dual brakes, front and rear shocks, and a big comfortable seat...ride it, the champions do. 1970 Maverick III Mini-Bike - "For the Big Goers" Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1970 Maico 505 Motorcycle Print Article - "They're Getting Bigger And Bigger - And Bigger"

We had the chance to ride the biggest single cylinder two-stroke motocrosser yet...at first glance, the 505 Maico looks very much like the 360, except for a couple of small differences. The first thing you notice are the fiberglass fenders replacing the aluminum alloy jobs. The only other visible difference is the positively huge cylinder and redesigned engine covers. Other than that, the motorcycle looks identical to the 360 version. Looks can be deceiving... 1970 Maico 505 "They're Getting Bigger And Bigger - And Bigger" 2-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

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