Thursday, September 11, 2014

1979 Street Chopper - "Easy Livin'" - one week bolt together on a limited budget

What you see here is a simple straight forward bolt together Honda as offered by Chopper Specialties. Nothing radical but instead a bike that combines both looks and function... 1979 Street Chopper - "Easy Livin'" 2-Page Print Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

1996 October Cycle World Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue - One for go, one for show

Cover: One for go, one for show: Honda's new-new Super Blackbird and Harley's old-new Springer Heritage Softail Features: Super Blackbird - Honda CBR1100-XX; Trademark Troubles - Harley strikes back, round two; 1914 Thor Twin; The First Production Motorcycle - Hildebrand & Wolfmuller in 1894; Special Section: Ten Best Bikes of 1996; Ten Best Bikes Worldwide; Tests: Harley-Davidson Springer Heritage Softail; Long-Term Update: BMW R850-R, Honda XR400-R and Suzuki GSXR750; Project: Killer KX - works replica roost machine; more 1996 October Cycle World Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1979 Street Chopper - "SportStar" - Kevin Ness, San Leandro, CA 4-Page Print Article

It's fortunate for both Arlen and Kevin Ness that they aren't in competition against one another. Arlen is well known for his one of a kind trend setters. But what many don't realize is, that brother Kevin has his hands in a majority of those scooters and comes up with some super material of his own. This is evidenced by his latest creation the "Sportstar" seen here... 1979 Street Chopper - "SportStar" - Kevin Ness, San Leandro, CA 4-Page Print Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1979 Ellen's Trike - Ellen Vacirca of Trike Masters 2-Page Print Article

What do 1 1/2 years, $4400 and a hot Kenetic Analysis engine add up to? With a lot of luck and some prayers (not to mention hard work) it could be Ellen's Trike. Ellen Vacirca of Trike Masters, needed something just for her to ride and the answer seems to be her 810cc Honda powered 3 wheeler... 1979 Ellen's Trike - Ellen Vacirca of Trike Masters 2-Page Print Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

1996 November Cycle World - Erion Racing's $65k Super Street Honda CBR900

Cover: Erion Racing's $65,000 Question Features: Speed Merchant - Erion Racing's $65k Super Street Honda CBR900-RR; Hyperpro TRX850 - finding the forkless future; MIA TRX - Yamaha's TRX850 is a worldwide hit. So when will we see it stateside?; Forgotten but not gone - making the case for collectible Honda CB350; Yamaha Dragster; Vietnam Experience; Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro; Cafe-Racer Comeback; Tests: Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD; Long-Term Wrap-Up - Buell Thunderbolt S-2; more 1996 November Cycle World Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1979 "Cyclotron" vintage Trike Sidecar Outfit 4-Page Article

When is a trike not a trike? When you have to overcome the Man and legal registration hassles. So the idea becomes a sidecar or "outfit" in Australia. Anmd that's what the wedge three wheel "Cyclotron" became when Lance Seadon did a number on a 750 Honda... 1979 "Cyclotron" vintage Trike Sidecar Outfit 4-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1979 Dragbike "Wheels of Fortune" Las Vegas Nationals 2-Page Print Article

Photos: Rick Wood and Bill McReynolds of Tuscon, AZ, brought out this rear-engined Olds powered "scooter" for tests at Vegas. Great potential was shown; Squeaks O'Connor of Anchorage, Alaska towed all the way to Vegas - with 1400 miles of that tow over unpaved roads - it was well worth the run as it netted O'Connor his first National Title; also photos of Joe Shelton, Dan Ravary, Larry Cook running out of the Dan Baisley shop, Jim Bernard on the Ron Teson supercharged Honda...Marion Ownens Harley, Roger McPhail... 1979 Dragbike "Wheels of Fortune" Las Vegas Nationals 2-Page Print Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1979 - A Massive Announcement from Harley-Davidson

Now, for the first time ever, our huge 80 cu. in. V-Twin will be available on the Low Rider and Super Glide "Fat Bob" models... 1340cc's: the largest dose of raw power and low-end torque in Harley-Davidson history... 1979 A Massive Announcement from Harley-Davidson 1-Page Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

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