Monday, May 6, 2013

1973 Cycle Rider Magazine - Honda Elsinore - an in-depth analysis

Road Tests: Bultaco 250 Alpina; Suzuki TS185; Honda CR250-M Elsinore; Features: Interview: Don Vesco; Another Kind of CR Racer; Technical: The Big Light horn Project part one - how to convert a green 300 pound street/trailer into an orange 230 pound motocross mount; 750 Honda Project part 2; Competition: Daytona Diary; World Mini Grand Prix; more 1973 July Cycle Rider Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1973 Bob Braverman's Cycle Rider Magazine - Comparative Evaluation of the Top Touring Bikes

Comparison Test: The Long Distance Runners - BMW R75/5, Suzuki GT750, Kawasaki Z1, Triumph T150-V, Yamaha TX750, Honda CB750; Features: Scrambling Jim Hunter; Interview: Lee "Iron Man" Irons; Technical: The Big Light Horn Project part 2 - track testing our 230 pound motocross mount; Product Evaluaton: Kerker Four into One Exhaust System; more 1973 August Cycle Rider Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1981 Kawasaki KDX175 Motorcycle Brochure

"Race-ready, right out of the crate." Anbody can make the claim. Few can back it up. The Kawasaki KDX-175 is one of the few. Independent racers proved it. The bike magazines printed it. Jack Penton used the KDX175 as the basis for a winning National Enduro and ISDT team. As a playbike, the KDX was universally acclaimed - and enjoyed. And this year, it's even better... 1981 Kawasaki KDX175 2-Page Brochure available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

Friday, May 3, 2013

1983 Honda XR350R Motorcycle Brochure

Handling that keeps you on the gas when points are on the line. Over the sharp turns and gut-wrenching obstacles of a challenging enduro course, quick handling is as important as top speed. It takes a light, agile motorcycle with precisely engineered steering geometry and competition-proven suspension to handle the varied terrain of a tough cross-country event. Now there's a new four-stroke enduro bike that's up to the challenge. Designed and developed by the established leader in off-road four-stroke technology, the new Honda XR350-R may be the best way to yet to get across country fast... 1983 Honda XR350R 4-Page Brochure available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1980 Kawasaki KZ250LTD Brochure

A KZ250-LTD riders answers some of your questions. Why did Kawasaki customize a first-timer's bike like the KZ250? For people like me. You see, when a factory customizes a motorcycle, it makes sure all the components are compatible the the basic design. They can still offer a full warranty on the finished machine. If you do it yourself, you end up paying a lot more and sometimes void the warranty. 1980 Kawasaki KZ250LTD 4-Page Brochure available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1964-1971 Honda 125-350cc Twins Cylmer Service / Repair Handbook

Workshop Manual applies to 1964-1971 Honda 125-350cc Twins including CL125, SS125, CA160, CB160, CL160, CA175, CB175, CL175, SL175, CB350, CL350, SL350 1964-1971 Honda 125-350cc Twins Cylmer Service / Repair Handbook available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

1912 Henderson on the cover of Indian Four Motorcycle News Magazine

Cover Photo: Not an Indian Four, but definately an American made Four that would entitle it's owner to a membership in the Indian Four Club. Your editor has tried unsuccessfully to get some plastic model companies to make up dies of an Indian Four. While looking over models at the local Hobby Center Store I discovered a model of the 1912 Henderson and the 1918 Harley. These were Japanese made models. The box was large and this beautiful picture of the 1912 Henderson on the top. I bought the model which was less than $5.00 and looked over the parts very carefully. When putting it together I found it a very tough plastic and a rather small model, not exactly what I wanted. Regardless, the picture on the cover was a color shot of a very beautiful restored real machine in the Harrah's Automobile Collection in Reno, Nevada. As far as we know, this is the 1912, 66 inch wheelbase Henderson Four production model, built in Detroit, Michigan. Some interesting facts on this machine may be found on pages 14 and 15 of this issue. Contents: Business Meeting April 21, 1974; Activities here and there; President's Page; A little unusual; Annual Indian "Come Home Rally"; From the Vice President; More About Henderson; Indian Hillclimb revival; When Prices were - - ?; The Helmet Law; Membership List; Parts and Ads; more 1974 Spring Indian Four Motorcycle News Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1971 Yamaha 360 Enduro RT1-B - Original 4-Page Brochure / Poster

Here's the big one in the Trail class. A heavyweight that's built to outperform them all. Gets into and out of the roughest, toughest country with amazing ease. Bi and husky, with all the features of the finest Trail machine around. Tremendous 5-port single engine has been engineered for superior performance under all riding conditions. Delivers astounding power on the most rugged off-the-road terrain, as well as through city traffic and over high-speed expressways. Plus every other feature you want for back country work. Yamaha's exclusive Autolube automatic lubrication system that saves engine wear, saves fuel and saves the messy mixing of oil. And the toughest front forks on any trail machine...the famous Enduro forks...built to absorb far more punishment than they're likely to have to take. Constant-mesh 5-speed transmission for a ride which is unparalleled in smooth comfort, putng you in the exact gear needed for every situation, smoothly. Completely dependable waterproof and dust-proof brakes are fade-free, for dependable stopping on every surface and in any weather. Special universal knobby tires for superior traction on every terrain. Separate speedometer and tachometer. Scrambler-type bridge crossbar. Removable headlight. All in all you'll agree it's the finest Trail you've ever seen. A better machine. A man's machine. 1971 Yamaha 360 Enduro RT1B - Original 4-Page Brochure / Poster available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1962 Harley-Davidson XLCH - Karl Duffner's Sportster has been around the world - literally!

Cover Story: 1962 Harley-Davidson XLCH - Karl Duffner has traveled across the world with this Harley-Davidson Sportster. With its unique paint and custom design, it turns a lot of heads as he rides by; Features: Days of Glory '96 - stars, stories and an awesome display of vintage race bikes; Rare Trophy - Alan Perry's prize-winning 1930 Scott TT Replica. This machine is very similar to the 1928 Isle of Man TT winner; Keihin Carb Rebuild - a step-by-step article that will have you rebuilding your own constant-velocity Keihins; more 1997 March Old Bike Journal #82 Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

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