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Discover Quality and Reliability when you choose Mike's Bikes of St. Augustine

If you're in the market for a reliable and high-performance motorcycle, look no further than Mike's Bikes of St. Augustine. As a trusted second-hand bike dealer in Saint Augustine, FL, they offer a wide selection of Kawasaki motorcycles for sale. Discover how you can find your dream Kawasaki motorcycle and embark on thrilling adventures on the open road.

Kawasaki is a renowned name in the motorcycle industry, known for its engineering prowess, cutting-edge technology, and performance-driven machines. With a rich history dating back to 1963, Kawasaki has consistently delivered motorcycles that excel in both power and reliability. Whether you're a beginner rider or a seasoned motorcyclist, Kawasaki offers a diverse range of models to suit every riding style and preference.

From sportbikes and cruisers to off-road and adventure bikes, Kawasaki has something for everyone. At Mike's Bikes of St. Augustine, you'll find an impressive selection of quality pre-owned Kawasaki motorcycles. As a trusted second-hand bike dealer, we carefully curate their inventory to ensure that each bike meets their stringent standards of quality and performance.

Whether you're in search of a sleek Ninja sportbike, a comfortable Vulcan cruiser, or a versatile KLR adventure bike, Mike's Bikes of St. Augustine has you covered. Our knowledgeable staff is dedicated to helping you find the perfect Kawasaki motorcycle that suits your needs and budget. When purchasing a used motorcycle, it's crucial to have peace of mind regarding its quality and condition.

Mike's Bikes of St. Augustine prioritizes customer satisfaction by ensuring that each Kawasaki motorcycle undergoes thorough inspections and necessary repairs before being offered for sale. We stand behind the motorcycles they sell and provide detailed service records, giving you confidence in your purchase.

Additionally, our team of experienced technicians is available to address any maintenance or service needs your Kawasaki bike may require, ensuring its continued performance and longevity. The team at Mike's Bikes of St. Augustine consists of motorcycle enthusiasts who share a passion for all things Kawasaki. Our expertise and in-depth knowledge of Kawasaki motorcycles enable them to provide valuable insights and advice to help you make an informed purchasing decision.

We're ready to help you find the right Kawasaki for sale!

Whether you have specific questions about a particular model or need assistance in finding the right Kawasaki bike for your riding style, our friendly staff is always ready to assist you. Mike's Bikes of St. Augustine strives to offer competitive pricing on their Kawasaki motorcycles. We understand the importance of finding a bike that fits your budget without compromising on quality.

When it comes to finding a reliable and high-performance Kawasaki motorcycle in Saint Augustine, FL, Mike's Bikes of St. Augustine is the trusted destination. With our diverse selection of pre-owned Kawasaki motorcycles, commitment to quality assurance, knowledgeable staff, and competitive pricing, we ensure a seamless and satisfying buying experience. Explore our inventory, test ride your favorite models, and embark on thrilling adventures with the confidence that comes from owning a top-notch Kawasaki motorcycle from Mike's Bikes of St. Augustine.

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So we know Johnny has his truck, Mike and Miss Crawly like their red sports cars and Rosita probably owns one of those cars in her apartment driveway. If Buster, Ash, Gunter, Meena, Porsha and Nooshy had their own vehicles, what would they drive?

While I personally do not drive and have about as much car knowledge as a stack of bricks, I surprisingly have thought about this. I hope you enjoy! - <3 Gooseless

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Ash

In a lot of my (still in the works, sorry) fics, I actually have Ash driving a motorcycle! One, it's cheaper than a car, two, it's easier to find parking in a city with a motorcycle, and three, to be like her idol Clay Calloway.

Gunter

Small, shiny, and yellow were obvious choices to me for Gunter's car. He actually brought it with him when he moved to the states! It helps that it's so bright when he's watching Rosita's kids because it makes a good landmark for them.

Buster

Jointly owned between him and Eddie, Buster has a grey Mini Cooper. Why? Idk, it just screamed Buster to me. Eddie ends up using it the most however since Buster prefers to bike.

Meena

Meena is in the same boat as Johnny, as in her car is actually her mom's like Johnny's is his dad's. It's pretty old but runs decently well so Meena doesn't really mind. She doesn't drive much after all.

Porsha

A fancy silvery-blue car formerly of her dad's collection. He gave it to her on her 18th birthday so it's only a year or so old. She rarely uses it however since it is back at her house and she's staying in the city due to the show.

Nooshy

When Nooshy does get a car, it is on sale and hardly working. But she does cover it in stickers for a while instead of fixing it, so when it inevitably breaks down, Johnny and Marcus both yell at them for being careless.

Johnny

Once Johnny gets his own car (and stops sharing one with the rest of his family), he does not actually get a truck. I think he'd also get something vintage but more subtle (at least than the truck). And probably refinished it in the garage with his dad.

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Kawasaki Ninja it's like the number two selling bike on Earth. Our son and daughter love it Doug Hanson had one Doug hand chat and he couldn't stop riding it he was everywhere and he loved it and it had shown up so much power and he was on that stupid dumb moped and people stop making fun of him and our son looked at one day and said wow that is awesome and Doug said go away now and it did he's worried to take it who never said but how could someone tell I have it so he started laughing I said repainted so you got a job at the plant no you suggested they do and like a year later how do you know I haven't taken it they're different colors he started laughing and laughing instead of making sales he said I know and yeah he'll feel his people had tons of them he has a 750 and they had the 650 or 500 huge numbers of them top speed was 220 and so damn fast and that's his bike but you can change the sprockets and go like 280 when do you got up and he said I will and he goes zooming by a cruiser that like 180 and it's a special cruiser so he hit it and the crews are lost them and couldn't figure it out and say it's a special Kawasaki it came on the radio that was it really but the guy always tries to catch him and he couldn't so one day the guy Mike it's really my good to you Mike goodhue came into class and said he ran the cops so our son said you didn't bring them here did you they looked the other guys and said no it was the other day and they started to laugh a little and said you look like you're kind of hairy and he did drive right there he goes you know Mike we're all wanted men here and he's got laughing he started laughing and laughing you said no good are you serious and said no the next time you should take the cocaine or the side bags you started laughing and said there's no side bags and they're doing okay now he did have stuff in there but not cocaine and they went and looked and he had a weapon and he got arrested on campus and he's asking them and they didn't know about it and it was shippy and he said you can't do that and you should have ditched it outside of school he said I'd be late and he goes to really keep track of that they got the guy the guy stopped him in the parking lot and you tried a few more times so he's an a****** and he wanted to shoot everybody and pull him out of class is where do you live Roxbury you n***** and I'm not really racist but you get it right so he looks around and says you know what this blows I'm not saying because of them I'm saying that you're falling down and they want you to and also he got mad and you said I'll go straighten it out cuz I don't really know about it but I know in the future because really rude that yeah that's what it is and if you do it like that you won't be able to have a weapon but oh I see a blind man so they went on and on about it that's what it is now they're going around unarmed because

They are s******** now there's tons of these Kawasakis out there huge numbers and we're going after him we have areas with the hours and people trying to get there to see who so go after their stuff it's going to turn big in a moment and I will think we can't handle it and we're going to grab tons of stuff and we need to it's going to get really really really big in a moment and we made it too not too long but the Kawasakis are in each area are about 30% of it it's mostly the Ninja at about 50 to 60% and they have a couple other models that were selling really well but this is a lot of motorcycles folks we can't pass up on this opportunity but it's easy the way he said to do it it takes the frustration out and the anger and hostility and everything else you have a supply Depot you have a dismantling place and it is slick silver and it's working for us and we have people outside and they are going nuts infiltrating this is forcing it these motorcycles are dangerous you can escape them easy you can do things and run and they are poisoned with It and Trump used to do it a lot and to Max but he's trying to do it to our areas and we are annihilating them and he's real picky and stuff but really we're going after him right now it's going to change out there and then other things too but they're going to all run and evacuate fairly soon that was one big wave there's several more coming one will be tonight and one later on tomorrow we anticipate and the loading the ships they have like 30% of the stuff out overall and some have more some have less but really by quantity today we think they'll pull 20% out and yeah they pulled 10% a day out and now it's going to go up that's going to be half the stuff and people are going to come up pouring out of there and it's going to start tons of stuff off. There's more than the news but we're going to post

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Auction showcasing the essence of Italian design and sprezzatura

Classic vehicle auction house, H&H Classics, is set to sell over 40 classic Italian-made scooters and motorcycles, from 11 different manufacturers, at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, on 12 July. The highly anticipated auction will bring together a diverse range of 248 motorcycles and scooters with a total estimated value of £1.5 million. A rich heritage of brands such as Ducati, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Vespa, Lambretta, and many more, will take centre stage at the auction. Among the strong lot line-up is the 1996 Bimota YB11, a rare 1000cc thoroughbred superbike utilising the best of Italian and Japanese engineering of the late 1990s. The YB11 used the iconic Yamaha Thunderace engine in a beautiful twin spar frame, and has an estimated price of £4,500 to £5,500. Fans of trail bikes will not be disappointed either, the 1973 Moto Guzzi Tuttoterrenois a rare all-terrain trail bike authentically restored back to its original condition. The two stroke, 125cc all-terrain bike is expected to fetch between £2,250 - £2,750. The 1972 Benelli 125 Sport Special could be an ideal purchase for a buyer looking for a recently restored Italian import. Presented in the trademark metallic green racing colours, this sporty single cylinder motorcycle is expected to reach between £3,500 - £4,500. Regarded by many as the most beautiful motorbike ever made, the 2000 MV Agusta F4 modern classic could be considered a steal at £7,500 - £8,500. MV Agusta rightly holds legendary status in the motorsport world having won 270 Grand Prix races, 38 World Riders' Championships and 37 World Constructors Championships. Those interested in Italian scooters will be excited for the 1966 Lambretta SX225 ‘BelAir 2’ which is argued to be the finest scooter Innocenti ever produced, whereas the 1978 Vespa (Douglas) Rally 200 represents an original scootering icon, with a mere two owners from new. The hand built 1971 BSA X-75 Hurricane Prototype will also be offered for sale, commanding a price of £28,000 - £32,000 due to its historical significance and scarcity. Just two prototypes were built, but this example has been under sole ownership since 1982. Mike Davis, motorcycle specialist at H&H Classics, said: “We are excited to present a remarkable collection of motorcycles and scooters at the upcoming National Motorcycle Museum auction. This varied assortment features a range of lots from well-known Italian manufacturers, truly capturing the essence of Italy's rich motoring heritage. The collection exemplifies the ingenuity and passion that characterises the Italian motorcycle and scooter industry, evoking a variety of emotions and captivating the interest of collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. From iconic scooters that have stood the test of time, to high-performance superbikes, each lot represents a cherished work of craftsmanship and design.” Bidders and enthusiasts alike can explore the full catalogue of exceptional lots, each with its own distinctive story. Other lots include the prestigious 1949 HRD Black Shadow, which held the title of fastest road vehicle until the early 1960s. Paul Weller’s 1968 Lambretta SX200 will be up for sale, as well as the historically fascinating 1986 Vespa PK125 which belonged to Italian gangster Valerio Viccei. Interested buyers can participate in the auction both in person at the National Motorcycle Museum, or remotely via online or telephone bidding. Detailed information on the bidding process, registration, and the complete auction catalogue can be found on the official H&H Classics website. More auction news can be found on our dedicated page here: Motorcycle Auction News For more info on H&H Classics head to their website: https://www.handh.co.uk/ Read the full article

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Mike's Bike on Start Line at Bonhams

Hailwood’s 1960 Grand Prix Ducati in Bumper Stafford Sale A rare 1960 Ducati works racing motorcycle – newly identified as the actual motorcycle campaigned by future Motorcycling World Champion Mike ‘The Bike’ Hailwood, is one of the stars of Bonhams’ bumper Spring Stafford Sale on 22-23 April. The 1960 Ducati 125cc Desmodromic ‘Barcone’ Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle, estimate £95,000-120,000,…

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1960 Ducati 200 MotocrossHello Ducati enthusiasts! Here it is, one of the most rare and desirable ducati singles ever built. 

I have used the word “built” not “produced” as this motorcycle is truly a “one-off” factory made motorcycle direct from the prototype race shop. According to Mick Walker this bike is “the best” and “one of the last remaining examples” of the 15-20 175 and 200 motocross machines that were made in total. Only one 175 Motocross was imported into the UK during 1959 and no 200 Motocross ever made it to that country.  

Ducati’s interest in off-road competition motivated the factory to hand-build these special machines.  The 200, which produced 19 bhp at 7500 rpm, was the equal of race winning 250’s of that era. Unfortunately for Ducati they sold very few of these machines as its quality alone was not enough to generate sales. The problem was the price! These hand built one-off machines were almost 10% more expensive than the BSA B34 Gold Star 500!

This motorcycle utilized a standard Ducati 200cc O.H.C engine.   Actual capacity is 203.783cc with a compression ratio of 8.5: 1. The carburetor is a Dell’Orto SS 27 A with F 20 filter bent 45 degrees and a separate elastic float chamber, type SS2. After that almost every other component is a “one-off” or “coach built”.The braced frame has massive gusseting around the headstock and double downtubes underneath the engine unit, making the frame into a full-loop cradle type with a solid skid plate to protect the engine case. The swing-arm is also stronger than any standard production Ducati single with a completely different design around the rear suspension support and rear wheel spindle chain adjuster fitting. There is a different loop from the back of the tank to the upper suspension mounts and an additional bracing loop under the seat, between the suspension mounts running over the mudguard.  The foot pegs actually bolt to three separate lugs welded to the frame.

Ok all you Ducati experts; have you ever seen a set of 180 mm conical brake hubs like these? I think the wheels and hubs might be the most beautiful parts on this bike! Look at the chrome steel rims that are “shouldered” like the alloy rims of that period! Hand painted spokes, no wonder the bike was so expensive compared to those leaky British bikes! 21 inch front wheel and a 19 inch rear, this bike was ahead of its time. The front forks are also hand built with a very unique set of caps and an air equalization tube. The handlebars have braces to the fork caps and the control lever mounts are welded on. The brake and clutch levers are also unique to this bike.

The slim tank and seat actually look the part of a 1960 MX race bike. The fenders also appear to be “coach built” but the side tool boxes and the headlight appear to be stock Ducati parts. I have also never seen this style tail lamp assembly and tail lens on other Ducati’s.I am the third owner of this bike. The previous owner bought it from a Ducati Dealer that had acquired the bike new from Berliner. He used the bike as his personal dirt bike for many years. When I first examined photos of the motorcycle I immediately noticed the gold painted frame, cherry red tank, tool boxes, different frame and styling. I recognized the 200MX model but was confused as I had never seen one before. I called my friend Malcolm Tunstall, Syd’s Cycles, in St. Petersburg Florida and he confirmed the identification but said he had never seen one either! Malcolm suggested I contact Reno Leoni in New Jersey and again he confirmed that it was a 1959 or 1960 200MX. I asked him what it was worth and again he said he had never seen one and that I should “just buy it!”

I had the bike professionally restored at Harry’s Motors in Denver Colorado. The restoration took over two years but was worth the wait. This bike is a museum piece! The engine is completely rebuilt to better than factory specifications, has never been run, and the “new” old stock battery is still “dry” (no acid).

Documented by Mick Walker: See attached;

“The 200 Motocross was only built to special order (1959 and 1960). It is doubtful that more than thirty examples were actually constructed. ”[Walker, Mick 2000, Taglioni And His World Beating Motorcycles, MBI Publishing Company, page 117 (color photo) Page 79 (B&W photo) Back Cover Jacket (color photo)]“Built in very small numbers during 1959 and 1960 extremely rare and desirable 200 motocross.”  [Walker, Mick 2002, Illustrated Buyers Guide 3rd Edition MBI Publishing Company page 34 (B&W photo)]“Dear Mike, Nice to talk with you on the telephone this evening.  As promised I’m forwarding photocopies of the Motocross (175)which was imported into the UK during 1959 for ex road racer/become dealer, Alan Trow (seen in one of the pictures). No 200 Motocross ever made it to this country. I believe only around 15-20 175 and 200 Motocross machines were made in total”. (In a personal letter to me from Mick Walker dated 24 August 1993).

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Motorcycle Accessories For Protection

Due to the fact that it's not quite as easy to navigate on a motorbike. You can't simply hand the map over your shoulder to your girlfriend behind and ask her to tell you where to turn. Navigating on a bike includes stopping. You require to take the draw up, work out where you're going and put it away. While you're stopped.

The Cumberland Parkway appeared all however deserted as the winds selected up and the rain began to bounce off https://rokform1.blogspot.com/ our helmets. Fortunately, we put on water resistant running fits or we would have been soaked. As it was, the rainfall was not the https://www.washingtonpost.com/newssearch/?query=motorcycle phone mount predominant issue. Mike needed to wrestle tough versus the wind to hold the 1300-pound motorcycle phone mount in the highway and upright. We could sometimes see the trees bend from the force of the wind.

Insurance coverage rates are higher depending on which state you are from. If you are male, trips an extremely golf speaker sports bike and in your mid twenties, it might go a little higher whether you get liability, full or comprehensive protection. Plus you definitely need to get medical insurance coverage in the event of a tumble.

Check your electrical requirements. Unless you have actually done big upgrades to your electrical system (e.g. included bike radio kit, various stimulate plug scores, GPS system, various lighting system, etc) then you https://rokform4.wordpress.com/ must opt for the same score as the original battery.

Even if sales of brand-new iphone motorcycle mount were decreasing - that would not kill business. In the business of offering rolling stock - automobile, bikes and farm equipment - there are 2 ways to make revenue. That is the sale of used items and the sale of service. Those are the revenue generators in these kinds of organization. Competitors for brand-new products is so competitive that little revenue is made on that. The value is in the customer database.

You have to prepare yourself too. It is not enough that your motorcycle is in top condition. You need to remain in top shape as well. Ensure that you had enough rest prior to the journey. You do not want to be sleepy while riding. Make certain that you consume high-energy food to keep you going. Keep in mind to dress for the journey as well. Wear comfortable jeans, water resistant jacket, gloves, shades, Harley Davidson boots, and most importantly your helmet.

Replace all covers and start your engine. It is encouraged you ride for at least thirty minutes now so the alternator can charge the battery as much as its needed amount.

Whether you do not know where to discover dirt bikes for sale, or if you what to do after you find one I will inform you how to do both and more. Although buying a bike might sound as simple as discovering the ideal one and going to selecting it up, the finding may not be as simple as you believe, specifically if you want a particular bike or offer on it.

Packing for a motorcycle phone mount trip takes a bit more believed than packing for a journey in the automobile. You have restricted storage area and plenty of products that you may need along the way. The secret is to pack as light-weight and compact as possible. If you're not sure you'll require an item, keep in mind that you can always choose up an extra sweatshirt or other item along the way.

GPS gadgets are usually pre-loaded with maps of the United States consisting of all cities, towns, highways, and regional sights. This allows the rider to golf speaker find any destination, landmark, or address in the continental United States. To aid with guidance GPS gadgets have voice control which enables you to speak with the GPS and request directions, turns, or the next filling station on your path. The gadget also offers you audible turn by turn.

Add a healthy dosage of chrome to a bike without needing a single wrench. Chrome side covers appearance excellent and change the basic painted covers in a breeze. The only catch is the covers are one of the more expensive accessories on our list - with prices starting at $95.

She was really fortunate since if her spinal column had actually moved a little more in either direction, she would have been paralyzed and would have drowned quickly. She actually had her guardian angels taking care of her that day since in spite of her distressing injuries, she didn't even require iphone motorcycle mount to have surgery and that she might absolutely return to play golf once she gets more powerful.

Never ever over insure. You will only receive the market value for the motorbike anyhow, so extra coverage is a waste of cash. Some insurance business use discounts when you keep the bike in a garage.

Connect the dense and heavy things at the bottom of the bike, near to the side so that the weight gets centralized. However put the lightweight products like pillows on the top of the bike.

I realize motorcycles are not for everybody. However, if you are fifty, do not live like life is over, live life as if it were just beginning. Actually, it is simply beginning.

Whether they are the conventional looking bike, or a custom made look, bikes demand attention.

Tank chaps fit under the gas cap or tank speedometer and back tank installing hardware.

This extremely little device fixes onto your front disk and has an overwhelming 110 decibel alarm. Even if sales of new bikes were declining - that would not kill the organization.

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“By his junior year (of high school), Mike Radenbaugh had founded Rad Power Bikes. Now based in Seattle, his company approached $100 million in sales in 2019. It has sold over 100,000 electric bikes. Numbers aren’t well reported for this young industry, but Rad Power Bikes is widely considered the largest e-bike seller in the United States.

When he was starting out in Humboldt County—home to back-to-the-landers and backwoods pot farmers—Mr. Radenbaugh fielded requests. “They wanted high handlebars, comfortable seats, powerful motors and long range,” he said. In other words, a blend of a bicycle, moped, scooter and motorcycle. This was in contrast to the few light and low-powered European and Japanese e-bikes available a decade and a half ago. 

Sixteen years later, Rad Power Bikes is sticking to its formula: comfort, power and simplicity.

And that was before a pandemic sent the whole country searching for a socially distanced way to get around. Throughout spring 2020, Rad’s sales tripled compared with the year before. Many models now have a three-month wait for delivery. What had been a niche product for Humboldt’s aging hippies heading to Burning Man has become a mainstream option for Everyman.

“Guidehouse Insights, a market research firm, conservatively forecasts that electric bike sales in the United States will grow to nearly a million by 2023, up from 650,000 this year. “For years we’ve been saying that the market needs a decent, good-quality, relatively high-performing e-bike for $1,000 to $1,500. That’s the sweet spot,” said Ryan Citron, a senior research analyst at Guidehouse Insights. “Rad Power Bikes hit that mark.”

Jeff Loucks, executive director of Deloitte’s Center for Technology, Media and Telecommunications, believes there will be 130 million e-bikes sold globally between 2020 and 2023. “They make so much sense, especially in a Covid world,” he said. However, he added that the United States still needs to catch up to cities in Europe and Asia with a biking culture and proper lanes to make cyclists feel safe. Cities have accelerated that process because of the pandemic. “People are turning to cycling for transportation, exercise and just to keep sane during this time,” Mr. Loucks said.”

read more: nytimes, 06.08.2020. 

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A Brief History of the Norton P11, P11A, and Ranger – Everything You Need To Know

  Bob Blair And A Desert Sled Called The P11

The idea for the motorcycle that would become the Norton P11 began in 1966 with Southern California Norton distributor Bob Blair who reasoned that if you took a Matchless G85 CS (Competition Scrambles) frame and squeezed a Norton Atlas 750cc parallel twin engine into it then you might just have a “desert sled” type of bike that would be able to beat the seemingly unbeatable BSA Hornet and Triumph TR6C.

The Matchless G85 CS frame was made using Reynolds 531 tubing, a manganese–molybdenum, medium-carbon steel alloy, which was the class leader for use in racing cars, motorcycles, and competition bicycles as well as having uses in aircraft construction.

Clint Eastwood on his Norton P11 in London

Bob Blair was the proprietor of ZDS Motors, Glendale, California, who were a US West Coast distributor for the motorcycle lines of Berliner Motor Corporation. Bob suggested his idea to Joseph Berliner, whose Berliner Motor Company had become the sole distributor for Norton in 1961.

Joe was not impressed, he did not think it could be done and he wasn’t willing to give it a try, he just didn’t think it was worth it, but he said that if Bob wanted to build one he could go ahead and build a prototype himself.

Bob Blair still believed it was worth it and so he discussed this with ZDS Motors fabricator Steve Zabaro. Steve Zabaro was enthusiastic, so enthusiastic that he donated his own slightly crashed Matchless G85 CS as the base bike. Steve Blair extracted the engine from a new still in the crate Norton N15 and the two put in the workshop time to make the project happen.

Joe Berliner had been right in his assertion that the project would require a lot of effort, Bob and Steve understood that when they took the task on. They had to fabricate an alloy adapter plate to join the 750cc engine with the AMC four speed gearbox.

To ensure correct chain alignment for the final drive a system of frame spacers/distance pieces was created. The magnesium rear hub of the G85 CS was retained as were the front Teledraulic forks, wheels, handlebars and seat. A custom fabricated oil tank was made, as was a custom high mounted exhaust system.

The completed custom bike had taken three weeks to create and it showed great promise in test riding: but the next step was to get the bike into the hands of a seasoned desert racer and see if he thought the bike was a viable competition, and perhaps commercial concern.

Bob Blair put the prototype bike into the hands of Mike Patrick, and he with friend Tom “Tiny” Maxwell took the bike out into the desert to, in Mike’s own words “run the crap out of it”.

Mike was nursing a sore shoulder from a crash and although he tried to race it for a while the pain barrier turned out not to be one he would push through. But Mike was very impressed with the bike and when he returned it to Bob Blair he told him to make sure the guys in England did not change anything, it was good to go just as it was.

The “Cheetah” Becomes the Norton P11

Not knowing if the folks at AMC (Associated Motor Cycles) would even be willing to build the motorcycle he wanted Bob Blair sent the prototype across the pond to England to see if they would indeed put the model into production.

He and Seattle ZDS distributor Bob Budschat and the son of Joe Berliner, Mike Berliner displayed the prototype “Project 11” at the London, Earls Court, trade show of 1966 where it was seen by the new owner of Norton Villiers, Mr. Dennis Poore. The result was that the decision was taken to get the bike into production for 1967.

Bob Blair suggested to the AMC boys that nothing should be changed but, boys will be boys, and the boys at Norton in Britain could not resist making a few subtle improvements. Oftentimes when people do that it turns out for the worse, but in this case the improvements were really improvements.

The magneto ignition of the prototype was replaced with a twin coil capacitor system, the monobloc carburetor of the prototype was replaced with twin Amal Concentric carburetors, an alloy sump guard was added to ensure that the vulnerable bottom of the engine and transmission had some protection against destructive encounters of the rock kind, and both a tachometer and speedometer were added so that the Americans would really know just how fast they were going.

Happily the nice English people at Norton were happy to put the bike into production and the bikes made their way to the United States to do battle with their arch rival “desert sleds“, the BSA Hornet and Triumph TR6C.

The British had initially intended to call the new bike the “Cheetah 45” but its in-house project name had been “Project 11”, and ultimately this was simply shortened to “P11”. At Norton in Woolwich, London, the P11’s were manufactured as parts bin specials with the intention that Norton could convert some of its inventory of spare parts into nice crisp banknotes.

Once it had been studied by Norton Villiers the prototype bike was returned to ZDS in the United States and was subsequently acquired by motorcycle parts business Domi Racer, of Cincinnati, Ohio, when ZDS went out of business.

They in turn sold it to a gentleman who resides near London in Britain, and the bike is thought to be still in his care.

The P11 Proves to be an “Arse Kicker”

It was in 1967 that the first of the production P11 bikes (Number 121013) arrived at ZDS and was taken by Mike Patrick who modified it according to his tastes and took it racing for the 1968 competition year.

Customers initially did not pour into Bob Blair’s ZDS Motors to exchange nice crisp US dollar banknotes for Norton P11’s however. The P11 was quite expensive priced at USD$1,339.00, and Norton was a less well-known brand in the world of off-road racing.

The P11 would need to establish a reputation for itself before sales could be expected to boom.

Mike Patrick was the guy whose Norton P11 was hoped to establish that “street cred” and indeed he won the Heavyweight Championship in 1968. The competition successes of the P11 served to boost sales but that was however to be the last victory on the P11 because by the following year lightweight two stroke machines would come to dominate and the days of the Norton P11’s dominance were swiftly brought to an end.

Mike won the Lightweight Championships in 1969 and 1970 on a Yamaha 250cc.

Mike was riding against some of the greats of desert racing of that period including the likes of Bud and Dave Ekins, and a guy with the unlikely name of “Harvey Mushman”, who in reality was Steve McQueen but he had to race under a pseudonym as his Hollywood studio had forbidden him from motorcycle racing.

For Steve McQueen the word “forbidden” simply meant being discreet about his desert racing hobby.

Mike Patrick had fallen in love with the P11 however and said of it “Nothing is, or ever will be, a match for the big Norton sailing across the desert.”

The Norton P11A And The Norton Ranger

In 1968 the P11 was superseded by the Norton P11A, a bike with a somewhat different set of qualities. The P11A was made as a road going motorcycle having a more comfortable seat. This bike was heavier, and had low mounted tapered street type exhaust pipes fitted with removable end-caps and baffles.

The Norton P11A Ranger appeared in 1969 and this was even more a street bike, and was also made as a “parts bin special” which resulted in the specification changing during production to use up the parts that remained in the bin.

This meant that the model was made with no less than four different styles of oil tank, two of which were alloy and two of steel. Fuel tanks were either 3.6 gallon or 2.2 gallon. Forks, frames and handlebars progressively changed as did the ignition systems, with two different types being fitted.

Clint Eastwood on his P11, year unknown.

By the time the last of the P11A Rangers were being produced the Norton Commando was in production and so late model Rangers were fitted with cylinder heads made with Commando castings.

The final iteration of the P11A Ranger was the Norton Ranger 750 which featured strengthened side stand mounting brackets, and a brake light operated by the front brake. This model had a “Ranger 750” decal on the oil tank and battery cover.

The P11A Ranger was no slouch in the performance department as evidenced by the 1970 performance of Leo Goff who set a number of drag racing records including an 11.58 second quarter mile with a finishing speed of 118mph.

Norton P11, P11A, and Ranger Specifications

Engine: 745cc Atlas OHV vertical twin cylinder air cooled. Compression ratio 7.5:1. Carburetors, Twin 1⅛” Amal Monobloc. Ignition, Lucas K2F magneto. Power 54hp @ 6,400rpm.

Fuel tank: 2.7 US gallons

Transmission: Four speed AMC with chain final drive.

Frame: Modified Matchless G85 CS dual down-tube Reynolds 531 alloy steel tubing cradle frame.

Suspension: Front forks, dual Teledraulic. Rear, dual Girling shocks with adjustable pre-load.

Wheels: Front, Akront WM2-19″ with 7″ SLS drum brake with fins removed. Rear, WM3-18″ steel rim with 8″ SLS G50 magnesium hub.

Tires: Front, 3.5×19″. Rear, 4×18″.

Seat height: 32.75″

Weight (dry): 345lb

Conclusion

The Norton P11 was a star that shone all too briefly. It established itself as a desert sled that was enormously enjoyable to ride, and as a bike with a truckload of British Norton personality.

Nowadays the original bikes are collector’s items but if someone wants to obtain an original it is necessary to check the bike’s providence thoroughly, and this is not a particularly easy thing to do as there is some debate over frame numbers and other parts fitted to the original machines.

Not only that but given that the original P11 was built as a competition machine it is to be expected that they will have been modified, or that people have constructed their own version based on whatever happened to be available in their own personal parts bin.

But if you are looking for a bike that delivers the riding experience of which Mike Patrick tells us “Nothing is, or ever will be, a match for the big Norton sailing across the desert.” then a P11, either original or reconstructed, is likely to be the bike for you.

Picture Credits: Norton Villiers, Mecum Auctions.

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“It’ll be bloody hard to part with but I think it’s wrong just to look at it and not ride it but I don’t want to hurt my back any more – but I’d like it to go to the right person” If you are interested, contact Mike at What’s a Quasar? It’s a shame because I rode it quite a bit before the body went on and it’s like nothing you’ve ever ridden. “I’ve got a bad back and it’s so big and heavy I’m frightened of dropping it. “I just can’t get comfortable in it,” he says. “I think this was very close to that state – all of the wiring was in a box!”īut despite Mike’s efforts and history with the bike, he’s now decided to let it go. “The way they used to do it was to put the whole thing together, test ride it then, when they were happy, pull it all apart for painting,” said Mike. The result has the original, recommissioned, Suzuki GS850G shaft drive engine, bodywork painted by Mike himself in Ferrari red, fully-restored chassis including new brakes and brand new upholstery.

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It was so tempting to update some parts, such as the ridiculously heavy fuel tank but I kept to the brief and I’m so glad I did.” “My brief to myself was to build it as Malcolm intended. I don’t think he’d have sold it to just anybody, but because I had this connection with the brochure and a history of building wacky vehicles I guess I passed the test.” “John was Malcolm’s best mate, he knew the bike intimately and told me it was the last one. Built by Quasar creator Malcolm Newell himself, it was never actually finished and, following Malcolm’s death in 1994, remained dismantled and in primer ever since. Then, last year, Mike posted on the ‘Feet first’ Facebook group, received a reply from John Bruce and acquired this example. “So I’d long had thoughts about getting one – but they’re incredibly rare.” “My dad was a photographer in the 1970s and did the original Quasar brochure shots in his studio at our house,” remembers Mike.

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He completed the rebuild in February and now, after finding he can’t comfortably ride it due to a back injury, is offering it for sale.

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It was bought as a dismantled project last year by engineer and fabricator Mike Ryan, best known for a series of amphibious vehicles featured on TV’s Top Gear. Societies like the feet advancing motorcycle community help oneself to preserve and improve the inheritance left by Newell and Malfoy.The last ever Quasar – the radical, ‘feet-forward’, fully-faired motorcycle developed in Britain in the 1970s – has been rebuilt ready for the road – and is now being offered for sale.

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The BBC ’ s peak Gear did a full feature on three Quasars in April 1988, and Quasar enthusiasts still continue to gather at motorcycle meetings. It may have lacked fund to continue production, and to this day there may entirely be twenty or so of the bikes in universe, but the bicycle ’ randomness bequest lives on to the credit of its designers. The Quasar is even viewed as a bewitching concept, a british theme of technology that was modern and revolutionary for its time, and helped shape the future of the diligence. It could comfortably sustain 100 miles per hour indefinitely and reach a soap speed of 110 miles per hour. The bicycle was able to offer excellent aerodynamics with a full-roof fiberglass body and a 750cc four cylinder Reliant automobile engine. Read more: Vintage Columbia Tourist Bicycle Men’s & extras READ: Top 17 fire island bike trails in 2022

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and they speak of dragons and bja the last one t have the last one and he took over disney no. it was the psuedo empire and mike t and he paid they say but no it was tommy f who arranged it blamed trump and is at it here. tos of these will be hurt he said. and we hit him too he has a big mouth is a loser shall pay.

Thor Freya

this is teh tank and it is the new one. and we shrink it and make it similar as it is o ur design finally out. and due to macs making it yes. we shall use it have to

Hera Zues

we shall and we need to see it. and ok hahah lol. it is annoying but ok haha we do see. we hate them too and area nnoyted seeing it no. ok. ok they say. and it is nice. we shall start soon. they were in Miami well she was. and was in the mood near the motorcycle shops we built the prototype and several really. they have one it is nice. stock frame. we use it they say dont modify works better. tons of parts came in we approved thiers. it is sweet. the capacity ok the hardknock tanks were teeny all were pissed. did not change them as they were to. and we made a few. and now we shall have about a million. and we shall seell them in florida and use the name we founded together yes lots of us "Davey's Harley" and her name the second his fhte first. we use it ok this delay they want. but ok is about our stuff too lol.

we move on this motorcycle idea. and now too. and we hear it tons of issues with sales but sell tons. and in Miami. and due to the name and it is little river and feeds big water and we are supposed to pop up. tons say mb the macs. but no the palm leaves are for us. and we make a bike they blab think we show and it is their plan too. want it here. one of her papas may not makeit, and it is in a cartoonized flick. and he feels badly. sometimes teh charge is ony for a shell he smiles sees it they are not huge. and can go on. she left and it was ok. revived them in a fight over a gem formedb y their field is virtually worthless. a superstition really and indicator actually. the morons surrouneded him.

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Thor Freya

wed do this need it. now. and work. and we make the bike. it is a scooter to start lol and 49cc and then you can uprade to a 90cc and we add one..not yet. these are briggs and straton sto start. coleman later. and we are there in Miami building them...ok the p rototype. and in schinetkeny they did build them there. started there. we now have a system. they want hem now. need them to get around. and we hire all. tons. and start monday. will meet and have each leader open a factory. they like it. psuedo empire will have to buy them lol. and they agree.

Hera

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trump

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us too

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1936 Indian Four - £50,000 - £60,000 with H&H Classics

A very rare survivor - a 1936 Indian Four - £50,000 - £60,000 with H&H Classics on March 29th at the National Motorcycle Museum. For those of us who simply love the design and ethos of the Indian motorcycle this Indian Four offers a rare opportunity to fulfil a dream when it comes to sale with H&H Classics at the National Motorcycle Museum on March 29th. Mike Davis, who heads the H&H Bike Department, says: “It was purchased by the vendor as a project and sympathetically restored, retaining the 1980s paint. It is a rare survivor today in the UK and comes complete with a current V5C and other paperwork. We have been advised it is running well.” Indian were at the forefront of motorcycle design during the pioneer years, introducing many innovations including sprung frames and electrical lighting systems at a time when their rivals were still employing designs not far removed from those found in the contemporary cycle industry. In 1911 they secured the first three places in the Senior TT, on the Isle of Man, with machines equipped with countershaft gearboxes and chain drive.

Throughout the 1920s and early 1930s, Indian continued to offer innovative solutions and adapted to the change in the North American marketplace that saw the motorcycle as transport threatened by the advent of affordable, mass-produced motorcars such as the Ford Model T, successfully transforming their products into "lifestyle" accessories, long before the concept had been invented. Although they produced successful single-cylinder models, influenced by the sporting machines produced in the UK, the Springfield factory was best known for their large capacity V-twins and the illustrious line of four-cylinder machines. The Indian Four’s origins lay not in Springfield, but instead in Philadelphia, where following the sale of the Henderson four-cylinder design to the Schwinn company, William, or Bill Henderson established a new company, the ACE Motor Corporation, to produce a range of inlet over exhaust, inline-four cylinders ranging in capacity between 1168cc and 1266cc. The ACE company survived until 1927, despite the loss of its founder in 1922 when he was killed testing a new model, however, the deteriorating economic climate resulted in the ACE marque being purchased by Indian. The Indian fours continued to be marketed under the ACE brand until 1929 when they became the Indian Four. By the early 1930s the Indian 4 was well-integrated into the existing range, sharing features such as the leaf-sprung fork with their Vee-twin-powered siblings. More auction news can be found on our dedicated page here: Motorcycle Auction News For more info on H&H Classics head to their website: https://www.handh.co.uk/

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NIGHTWING #48

GUEST STARRING THE SILENCER! NOW SHIPPING TWICE MONTHLY! written by BENJAMIN PERCY art by Amancay Nahuelpan cover by MIKE PERKINS variant cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. and DANNY MIKI Guest-starring the Silencer! Dick Grayson is forced to participate in the world’s greatest motorcycle race, a three-day affair hosted on a remote island and populated by the greatest riders on the planet. Nightwing reluctantly complies, but only to save the life of an old friend. That brings him into competition with the Silencer, who’s also racing to save a friend. Only one rider can win…so who’s gonna leg this one out? That’s if they survive the onslaught of super-criminals in the race as well. ON SALE 09.05.18 $3.99 US | 32 PAGES FC | RATED T This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.

NIGHTWING #49

GUEST STARRING THE SILENCER! NOW SHIPPING TWICE MONTHLY! written by BENJAMIN PERCY art by Amancay Nahuelpan cover by MIKE PERKINS variant cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. and DANNY MIKI What happens when the race is no longer against each other, but against Leviathan itself? As the head of the snake reappears, and as our heroes are allied against a common enemy, the bike race changes gears and the prize comes into focus—a chance for the winner to sit in the Mobius chair and ask one question. ON SALE 09.19.18 $3.99 US | 32 PAGES FC | RATED T This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.

[wetsteve3]

1937 CROCKER V-TWIN ENGINE NO. 37-61-24A legend among American motorcycles, the Crocker has assumed almost mythic status since the last one left the Los Angeles factory 70 years ago. Only 60-or-so twin-cylinder Crocker street bikes were ever made, each one unique, and today these hand-built masterpieces are among the most collectible motorcycles of all time. A successful enduro racer on Thor motorcycles, Albert G Crocker took over the Denver Indian agency in 1913. He moved on to manage the Indian branch office in Kansas City before finally settling in Los Angeles, California in 1928 as agent for the Springfield manufacturer. Al Crocker moved into motorcycle manufacture in stages, starting out in 1931 making speedway frames to accept the 45ci (750cc) Indian Scout v-twin engine. An overhead-valve conversion kit for the 30.5ci (500cc) Scout soon followed, but after more than a year of competition, during which the v-twin speedway racer achieved a measure of success, Crocker was forced to recognized that a single-cylinder engine made more sense for dirt use. Introduced in November 1933, the speedway single was the first all-Crocker motorcycle. Bearing a passing resemblance to the British Rudge, the Crocker speedway motor proved itself superior to the Harley-Davidson CAC but was slightly down on power when compared to that offered by J A Prestwich, whose engines would dominate the sport for the next three decades. After 40-50 speedway Crockers had been built, the project was abandoned and Al Crocker moved onto fulfill another of his ambitions: the construction of a class-leading roadster. In keeping with the mainstream American tradition, this new model had to be a v-twin, and Crocker's effort - powered by a 45-degree unit displacing 61ci (1,000cc) - was duly presented to the motorcycling public early in 1936. At the time of its introduction, the Crocker was the only American street twin with overhead valves, although unbeknown to Al Crocker the OHV Harley-Davidson 'Knucklehead' was only a few months from production. The first five engines were built with exposed valves inclined at 90 degrees in a hemispherical combustion chamber – the classic 'hemi' design – before Crocker opted for the simpler arrangement of enclosed parallel valves for the remainder. Other advanced features of the Crocker included a cast-aluminium gas tank and constant-mesh transmission, although once again H-D was hot on Crocker's heels with its own constant-mesh 'box. Faced with competition from Harley-Davidson's newly introduced overhead-valve Knucklehead, Crocker responded with ever-larger engines. Crocker cylinders were thick enough to tolerate a considerable amount of over-boring, and the flexibility of small-scale, hand-built manufacture enabled Crocker to offer engines to customer specification in capacities up to (and sometimes beyond) 72ci (1,180cc). Al Crocker is known to have missed out serial numbers, which explains why some machines have three-digit numbers yet estimates of total production are in the 50-60 range. Unlike George Brough in England, who relied on proprietary components, albeit of the highest quality, to produce his Brough Superiors, Crocker built almost everything in house, including carburetors, with only items such as magnetos, spark plugs, wheel rims, tires and other accessories being bought in. But unlike George Brough, who had few serious rivals and whose exclusive products commanded a commensurately inflated price, Al Crocker was forced to compete with the much larger Harley-Davidson and Indian. The result was a crippling loss on every machine sold. Al Crocker's last throw of the dice was the 'Scootabout', a stylish motor scooter, around 100-or-so of which were sold before Crocker finally pulled the plug on motorcycle production in 1941. The Crocker star might have burned but briefly, but during the late 1930s it was by far the brightest in the American motorcycling universe. Equipped with coil ignition rather than the more common magneto, the Crocker 'Big Tank' twin offered here was purchased at a Chicago auction in September 2000, at which time it was stated that Mike Lange had worked on the engine's restoration. Since acquisition the Crocker has been on display in the vendor's private museum in the UK. The previous owner was Thomas M Baer of Janesville, Wisconsin, who had acquired it from fellow Janesville resident, Donald B Tucker (see old Wisconsin Certificate of Title on file). Accompanying documentation consists of the aforementioned Title, operating instructions and various papers relating to its purchase in September 2000, including the Bill of Sale. It should be noted that a defective valve has caused the rear tire to deflate and that the machine, which is sold strictly as viewed, will require further re-commissioning before returning to the road following its lengthy sojourn on static display.