2014 Dakar: Honda CRF 450 Rally

Yowzers...........

Honda RC250M - 1981, from the "MXWorksBike.com" VMX website

An amazing collection of works and title winning vintage motocross bikes from the era when every season bought radical changes, and the the makes were radically different from each other.
The RC250 shows well how the manufacturers were grappling with new design, and air cooled engines were still dominant.
This extraordinary collection belongs to Terry Good of Chicago - Tons of pics and great informaton including current 'historics' events. Put aside a lazy hour before you visit.....
Here's the link: http://www.mxworksbike.com/

Husqvarna post classic road racing ! Husky 400 MX coversion to road racer - Take that Suzuki Titan.

Don't know much about this 2 stroke MX conversion to road racing, other than it would give the Suzuki Titans a run for their money....
here's where I found it:Husky road racer

Suzuki TS250K Savage1973 - the pioneers bike

 A beaut colour scheme for the 73 model - a true woodsmans workhorse

The US brochure

 the 74 model

the 76 model - sportier design elements creeping in

 1977 - the last of the pre-plastics

Boldor Yamaha XS1100 Endurance Racer

Found this on a few different pages featuring the Sonauto sponsored bikes of the day. Here's the blurb from the XS1100 UK  forum:

Yamaha delivers the latest design from Guy Fior. A machine built according to avant-garde design for a team committed to having a motor bike this year to compete in the World Championship . The biggest difference here is the exchange of the Honda RS engine for a Yamaha 1100. Directly prepared in Japan, and provided by Yamaha Amsterdam with the assistance of Sonauto  (Conk having particular influence with the cycle parts)  This engine delivers approximately 130 hp @ 9500 rpm, and has had it's original shaft final drive system replaced with a more traditional chain.

Good fuelling is ensured by two twin-choke carburettors with horizontal bodies, manufactured by Mikuni under Solex licence. Dual ignition utilises two original electronic systems in parallel. A wet sump lubrication system is retained. However, not all is original: The clutch has a hydraulic control and the gearbox box is of racing type. The original double cradle frame has been replaced for more rigidity, the engine is suspended from the framework by its cylinder head. Side suspension, one finds the original achievements of Conk, with single Koni shock absorber and drives out adjustable by eccentric with the front one. Koni adjustable shock absorber in relaxation and compression also for the back system cantilever. In full race trim with fuel & oil on board, the Conk special tips the scales at 195 kg.
Here's the XS1100 UK forum: http://xs1100.com/forum/index.php?topic=3020.0

Little toys for old Boys

Shiro's New Moto Guzzi Ambassador Part 3.

Bimota SB 3 for sale (GS1000 based)

Ever fancied an early Bimota ? How about the GS1000 based SB 3 ? Whoooaaaa, here's one:

http://www.bikesales.com.au/dealer/AG-AD-480081/1981-Bimota-SB3?cr=0&psq=((((((SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D)%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D))%26((Make%7B%3D%7D%5BBimota%5D)%7B%26%7D(Model%7B%3D%7D%5BSB3%5D)))%26(Service%3D%5BBikesales%5D)&pso=0&pss=Premium

RACERS Magazine (Japan) - Moriwaki Edition

Just a fraction of one of the most detailed magazines I've bought off AMAZON JAPAN - and in a series covering a wide range of racing teams/bikes. A must get.

here's the link: http://www.amazon.co.jp/RACERS-Vol-25-RGV%E2%80%90%CE%93250-%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A0%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF/dp/4779620708/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1392359814&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=racers

Bol d'Or Classics - Honda SPYKER-BIKE CB750

Further update on Shiro's New Moto Guzzi Ambassador

Moto Guzzi Quota 1000 - don't see these every day on Ebay !

Be quick ! - 12 bids with a day to go.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221360483785?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648