Antique Motorcycles

[oldsbastel]

Some of you are owning a couple newer japanese bikes, but is anybody also collecting antique motorcycles (older than 1950 or prewar)?

[chevy45412001]

collector

I would if i had money left from keeping my xj alive

[Geezer]

I used to before I lost my bike shop in 1983. I had a 1937 BSA 250 flat head with a hand shift and part of a 1926 HRD 500 (model 90 but not the Howard Daves replica.) I also had several 1950s & 60s BSAs, Nortons, a couple Ducatis and one Royal Enfield 500 Fury. those were the days.

Geezer

[ratbyk]

Antique Bikes or Riders

Geezer, used to, used to, used to. I'm in the same boat. How about a 54 Matchless 500 single scramber. (my first bike) 3 Ariel Square 4's. a 47, a 49 and a 52. All very collectible. How about a used to, 39 Harley 80 flat head. An Elsinore 250 scramble (bought brand new) Or 79 CBX, the first CBX sold in Canada or an 81 CBX-B, an 82 Suzuki, 1100 Katana (bought new) the grey shark. A 76 Honda Gold Wing. (European Edition) Bought in London England before striking out for a 45 day wander through 14 European countries and principles.
The best thing about old age is the memories that a guy has.
Ken/Sooke
78E Ratbyk
82 FT500 "lilRat"

[oldsbastel]

I like the prewar HRD's or Ariel's - and the Brough Superior's.
I do have a 1955 DKW RT 175 and a 1936 DKW SB 200. The are not British but also nice.

[Bill]

If you're interested in antique bikes, check out The Owl's Head Transportation Museum in Rockland, Maine for the annual International Motorcycle Show & Auction on Saturday June 26, 2004.

OHTB International Motorcycle Show & Auction

Happy Motoring!