Up for grabs to the highest bidder is a 2006 HONDA VTX1300R RETRO silver and very peppy for a 1300cc motor. It features a super comfortable driver and passenger seat, sissy bar with chrome rack, throwover saddlebags in good condition, and a chrome engine guard. Pretty much everything else is stock on this fine running machine. The front tire has about 40% tread remaining, but the rear is like new. It has gone through our service, and recently received a new state safety inspection. Our test driver was very pleased with the way it rides, and we believe the new owner will absolutely agree.

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	Honda : VTX1800C 2002 HONDA VTX1800C VTX-1800
			US $5,450.00	3h 45m

	Honda : VTX 2002 HONDA VTX 1800 COMPLETE CUSTOM - OVER 25k Invested !!
			US $14,500.00	4h 57m

	Honda : VTX honda vtx 1800 2005
			US $6,500.00	6h 55m

Motorcycle Details:
2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition
Color: See Images Below
Miles: 906
Condition: Like New, Not a Scratch or Dent on it. Never Dropped (Garage Kept Through The Winter, Kept Under a Cover in the Summer. Never been driven in the rain.)
Title Status: Currently in Hand / Clear

Enhancements:
Kawasaki Ninja250R V.A.L.E.â„¢ M-2 Slip-On Two Brothers Exhaust Systems Retail: $500.00
JT 520 Front Countershaft Sprocket Retail: $15.00

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	Kawasaki : Ninja 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10r ZX10r ZX10
		11 Bids	US $7,303.27	26m

	Kawasaki : Ninja 1993 Ninja 600R needs work
		3 Bids	US $610.00	1h 30m

	Kawasaki : Ninja 2007 Kawasaki Ninja, 2200 Miles, Wrecked, Bank Repo! NO RESERVE!
		9 Bids	US $2,300.00	1h 36m

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This is a complete 1985 VF700F Honda Interceptor. The bike runs strong and has 27,805 miles on it. Oil/filter and air filter were recently changed, chain is in good shape, sprockets are in good shape, carbs were cleaned, and tires are in good shape. The seat sticks when it is unlocked. One of the dashboard turn indicators has a burnt out bulb that needs to be changed. It went out on my last ride. The actual blinkers do work. Cosmetically, there are 2 dents, some scratches, and a bit of rust showing on the bottom of the frame. For a 23 year old bike, it’s in good shape. We have put about 1000 miles on it and have not had any problems. If you have any questions or need to know something about this bike, please ask. I check my mail often. I am selling because it is too tall for me. Bike has clean title. Here is a short video of the bike running, just after a cold start. The beginning is the bike on full choke, then the bike running with partial choke.

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	Honda : Interceptor 1996 Honda VFR 750
		16 Bids	US $2,850.00	1d 7m

	Other Makes : VF1000R 1985 HONDA VF1000R LOW MILAGE ONE OWNER CA BLUE PLATE OTHER VF INTERCEPTOR
		11 Bids	US $4,489.00	1d 5h 24m

	Honda : Interceptor 1994 Honda VFR750
			US $1,900.00	1d 21h 34m

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It starts on the 1st or 2nd kick and runs great, I have owned it for about 15 years and it sat in a barn for about 5 years before that. The owner said it quit running so he parked it. It looks and feels like it doesn't have much time on it and hasn't been sitting out side because it's not fadded or rusted, how ever the inside of the gas tank has a very light coating of rust in it. The seat cover and rear tire are not original ( the previous owner had added extra padding to the seat and installed a knobby), the throttle tube and grip are broke, the head light and tail light don't work but the brake light and horn do. It would make a great ridder or a perfect bike to restore given the great condition of every thing.

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This is a beautiful 2007 Roadstar 1700 V-twin cruiser from Star motorcycles (a.k.a. Yamaha). It was purchased with zero miles in december '08 and has been ridden little and garaged ever since. Currently, it has just over 1400 miles on it. I have put a Cobra Big Bar engine guard and Kuryakin longhorn pegs on the bar. This is the only crash bar out there that will actually protect your engine and not fold up. I have also put a drivers and passengers backrests on it and a luggage rack. I think rack and backrest are Cobra if I remember correctly. Has aftermarket chrome air cleaner assembly. This belt drive bike is very smooth, has alot of torque and can pull two people and alot of luggage effortlessly down the road. I have had alot of bikes and this one is definately one of the most stable and easy to ride bikes I have ever had. Gets around 45 mpg. Has gray ghost flames over silver on the tank. Only year they made this paint scheme. This is the last year of the adjustable idle, so if you put loud pipes on it you can adjust the idle down to a lope using the hand adjustment cable under the aircleaner. The bike has a new battery as of 7/24/10. It is flawless with the exception of: a crack in the kuryakin C-mount for the right peg (still holds peg fine), a small scratch on lower rear fender and some slight surface rust on a couple of screws. I have a very long commute with constantly changing weather so I have not been using the bike much and feel it can be more use for someone who will ride it regularly. I have clear title in hand and ask that you have finances together before bidding.

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	Yamaha : Road Star 03 Yamaha Road Star Midnight XV1600
		18 Bids	US $2,650.00	4h 54m

	Yamaha : Road Star 2002 Yamaha RoadStar 1600
		12 Bids	US $2,650.00	21h 26m

	Yamaha : Road Star 2004 Yamaha Road Star Warrior
			US $4,900.00	1d 17h 30m

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2007 Yamaha V Star vstar

Mileage: 20,000 miles
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Type of title: Clear
Condition: Used

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	Yamaha : V Star 2007 Yamaha Vstar 650 Silverado **ONE OF A KIND ELVIS TRIBUTE BIKE**
		18 Bids	US $5,600.00	6h 23m

	Yamaha : V Star 2009 Yamaha V Star 650 Classic Cruiser "CLEAN"
			US $4,899.99	8h 33m

	Yamaha : V Star 2009 YAMAHA V STAR 950
		10 Bids	US $4,510.00	21h 36m

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1973 KAWASAKI H1-D CAFE' LOW MILE ORIGINAL SURVIVOR

BIKE IS A 1973 H1D, PURCHASED NEW AND THEN TRANSFORMED IN TO THE BEAUTY YOU SEE HERE. ALL THE UPGRADES WERE DONE BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER, A VERY TALENTED GUY. EVENTUALLY THE BIKE WENT TO HIS COUSIN, MY LATE FRIEND, AND THEN ON TO ME. HISTORY BEING KNOWN, THIS IS A TRUE 70'S CAFE' SURVIVOR.

LIST OF MOTOR UPGRADES: STOCK BOTTOM END/ STOCK BORE/ BALANCED AND BLUEPRINTED/ HEADS SHAVED.050/ PORTED/ 1"ALUMINUM CARB BLOCKS/ NEW RUBBER CARB INTAKES/ 32mm MIKUNIS/ STAINLESS CARB STACKS/w SCREENS/ DENCO TUNERS/ BARNETT CLUTCH/ MOTOR MODS ARE EQUIVALENT TO A 1st STAGE DENCO TUNE OF THE DAY/ 103 HP/ BIKE HAS RUN HIGH 10's!

OTHER MODS: AKRONT RIMS/ GOODYEAR EAGLES/ DUAL DRILLED FRONT DISCS/ '75 KX REAR HUB/ H2 SWING ARM 3"longer/ STOCK GEARING/ THOMASELLI CLIP ONS/ MONOTRACK ENGINEERING GLASS TANK AND TAILPIECE/ NEW PETCOCKS/ FULL FAIRING AND WINDSCREEN unsure of make/ TEMP GUAGE ON DASH/ REAR SETS unsure of make/ KONI SHOCKS.

THE CARBS HAVE BEEN DISMANTLED AND CLEANED. WHEELS AND FORK LEGS POLISHED. KICK LEVER AND SHIFTER WERE SANDBLASTED AND PAINTED SILVER. DUAL FRONT CALIPERS WERE BEAD BLASTED, PAINTED AND RE- ASSEMBLED. NICKS AND SCUFFS ON THE TANK AND FAIRING WERE TOUCHED UP WITH A BRUSH. THE GLASS IS STRUCTURALLY SOUND BUT HAS SOME SMALL CRACKS IN THE GEL COAT IN PLACES.

OVERALL THE BIKE RUNS AND SHIFTS SMOOTHLY. IT WILL SIT AND IDLE WITHOUT MISSING A BEAT, BUT WITH A TWIST OF THE THROTTLE, IT MAKES THE MOST GLORIOUS SOUND! SHE RUNS LIKE A VIOLATED PRIMATE! think about it.

BIKE IS SOLD AS IS/NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. A $500.00 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE AUCTION CLOSE. THE BALANCE IS TO BE PAID BY CERTIFIED BANK CHECK OR MONEY ORDER WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE AUCTION CLOSE. I DO NOT ACCEPT US POSTAL SERVICE MONEY ORDERS!

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		8 Bids	US $1,500.00	1d 53m

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		5 Bids	US $2,000.00	1d 1h 29m

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		10 Bids	US $1,550.00	1d 5h 23m

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		25 Bids	US $1,650.00	2d 5h 27m

	Kawasaki : KLR U.S.M.C. Military spec KLR 650 yr2000, 2,500 miles!!
		2 Bids	US $3,050.00	3d 3h 54m

There are two critical places that motorcycles need to be checked before each ride or at least once a month. Both are easy to do and both are many times overlooked. One area is brake fluid. If the pedal is mushy, bleed the lines or have someone else do it. Two, motorcycle tires need to be inspected. Why do we forget these?

Our safety depends on it. We trust our life to the two motorcycle tires under us that have at best two patches of rubber in contact with the ground the size of our two hands at any given moment. Move that along at 55 mph or even at 15 mph and each of the motorcycle tires is taking on a serious responsibility. The attention and care we offer towards our motorcycle tires can help us tremendously with our safety and enjoyment of biking.

Here are some areas where things can go wrong with your motorcycle tires:

- Tire Pressure: Under-inflation may cause uneven wear, loss of control [stability], wears the motorcycle tires out faster and increases the chances of the motorcycle tires failure. Over-inflation allows motorcycle tires to heat up, limit traction [although a slight 10% over-inflation may actually increase traction in wet conditions] and affects the wear. To correct these, use a good tire gauge and check the motorcycle tires when it is cool. Keep the motorcycle tires pressure at the recommended PSI.

- Fluids: Brake fluid, gas and lube spills need to be cleaned immediately. It deteriorates the rubber. Many of the cleaner protectants used on motorcycle tires harm the finish rubber. The best way to clean is to use old-fashioned soap and water.

- Bumps: Potholes, curbs and stones may slash or crack the tire. Look for any problem.

- Accelerated wear: Everyday use may be a potential hazard. Spinning motorcycle tires on take off or holding the brake on emergency stops need to be checked.

- Nails, screws etc.: It is better to find them before you ride than to discover these nuisances 20 minutes down the road. Motorcycle tires that use a tube may "pop" from a nail/screw or sharp object, where a tubeless tire may have the nail/screw actually plug the hole they created which gives you a little more time for repairs.

- Valve stems: Make sure the cap is on. It helps to protect the valve stem from leaking air and protects the stem valve from opening by centrifugal force and leaking air at higher speeds. When you use motorcycle tires with tubes, the valve stem should be straight out. If it is on a slant, the tire has been under-inflated and the tube has moved around the rim. Often this damages the tube and creates a leak.

- Tire weights: Weights need to be firmly fixed to the rim. If they fall off it will throw the tire out of balance and cause uneven wear.

- Rim: Cracked or dented rims are potential problems. You may want to replace wire spoke wheels when they become damaged with a cast or billet wheel that uses tubeless tires. Check with your dealer on this.

- Worn/torn: Thin tread is easier to detect. Flat wear is due to leaning very little and driving mostly in a straight line, resulting in a ridge at the edge of the flattened middle of the tire. This causes motorcycle tires to become unstable in a leaning turn. It wants to warble. The tire may have more wear but it should be replaced. [It is good to replace both front tire and rear tire at the same time.] Sidewall punctures, cracking, cord separation are an alert.

- Tread: Check the grooves called "sipes" making sure that the tread is still sufficient. The lack of having tread affects the cooling of the tire when in use, wear, stability, traction and can cause hydroplaning on wet roads.

When doing your inspection of motorcycle tires get a friend to roll the bike while you check the tread and sidewalls. You may need to get a work stand if alone. Obstacles to having a good inspection are long pipes, saddlebags, fenders etc. making it hard to see the rear tire. Front motorcycle tires are a bit easier to examine. This sounds like a lot but it goes quickly and is easy to do. Make it a habit to check your motorcycle tires frequently.

Some miscellaneous information you need to know. You will have better handling and get more out your motorcycles tires when you keep the rear tire aligned and balanced. Consider having this looked at approximately every1000 miles. Be careful when you have new motorcycle tires it takes the first couple of rides to get traction working well.

So! Happy riding and remember to check your motorcycle tires often.

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Lonny Wolford, website builder, visit www.toplinemotorcycles.com

By Lonny Wolford

The moment is yours. You have all of your motorcycle gear and apparel and have taken off into the wild blue yonder on a journey for your soul. The road and you become one, with your motorcycle as the medium, for your transitive state of mind. Your blood begins to race through your veins, your heart racing in tune with the engine. The vibration of the engine massages every muscle in your body at once. There is really no other feeling that comes close to riding a motorcycle.

If you are a beginner rider there are some attributes about motorcycle riding that you should consider. The first is motorcycle gear, and motorcycle apparel. You should always wear a motorcycle helmet. Motorcycle boots are a nice addition as well. But why stop there? Buy a second set of motorcycle apparel as safe keeping in your motorcycle luggage rack. There may be times that you will need to change clothes on a long trek through the countryside.

You probably won't need to buy multiple motorcycle helmets, unless you have a partner with you for the trip. In which case, there is a definite reason to make sure that you have enough motorcycle luggage storage space. All of your motorcycle apparel can be stored neatly in a motorcycle luggage trailer. Other options available for motorcycle luggage are motorcycle sissy bar bags, motorcycle saddle bags, leather tool bags, and leather windshield bags.

Motorcycle boots have evolved over the century or so of motorcycling's history. There are many different styles and colors to choose from today. A popular style of motorcycle boot used to be WWII combat boots. They were durable, had high sides to help protect from muffler burns, and were water resistant to help protect against the occasional puddle.

Many types of motorcycle gear have been made for todays motorcycle riding enthusiast. From mechanical additions to the motorcycle itself, to additional motorcycle gear for the rider. There are leather and textile jackets, rain suits, leather sissy bar bags, leather tool bags, eye goggles, leather and textile gloves, leather and textile pants, chaps and boots. In sizes ranging from young to old, short to tall, a multitude of choices await you when you purchase your next set of motorcycle apparel.

When purchasing your motorcycle gear, motorcycle apparel and motorcycle boots, remember to get some leather cleaning products for all of your new motorcycle gear. This will help to ensure that the gear you have now, you will have for years even decades to come. There may be many types of leather cleaning products available, but talk to the owner of the shop from where you purchased the motorcycle apparel, and they should be able to point you towards a proven product. After all, they have to keep all of that leather clean while it waits to be boughten from a consumer.

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Jafrum.com sells motorcycle helmets and motorcycle gear. You can find
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Since you're required by law to wear safety gear upon your head, you might as well express yourself through the creativity of your motorcycle helmet. Solid colors are available in every shade for both men and women. This also makes it easy to match the color of your ride. Flames, dragons, candy paints, spray designs... when it comes to motorcycle helmets, the possibilities are endless.

Motorcycle Jackets

Motorcycle jackets play an important role in the arrangement of motorcycle apparel. It doesn't matter how hot the sun beams upon your skin during the summertime, there is always someone squeezing into his or her leather vest or motorcycle jacket. The materials used to create these motorcycle jackets go beyond the customary leather selections. Today, mesh, polyester mesh, waterproof Temperfoam and nylon are just some of the details that make up the construction of motorcycle jackets on the market. Some aspects of the jackets to be on the look out for include the color, fit and insulation.

Motorcycle Apparel

There are more than just motorcycle jackets to put on your body when you take to the streets. Motorcycle apparel extends to gloves, rain gear and two-piece riding suits that fit casual, dirt or street riding. Equipped to handle all sorts of terrain, two-piece riding suits offer colorful, reinforced body protection. Depending on the product line, characteristics, such as leather flex zones in the waist and knee area or plastic body-armor, may be offered. Many opt for a pair of motorcycle gloves that provide extra protection for the palm of the hand, as well as the fingers and thumb. For increased protection, choose a pair that offers wrist protection. Looking for a cool pair of shades? When shopping for motorcycle apparel, you may find sunglasses in this category, but often times, these cool motorcycle accessories are not considered apparel.

Motorcycle Boots

Since your feet need protection, too, there is a wide-range of motorcycle boots to choose from. What you want to accomplish with your motorcycle boots depends on the types of adventures you will embark on. You want to make sure that your boots provide the proper protection that you need to handle all of the resistance and shocks pertaining to bike riding. Good motorcycle boots offer convenient ankle support, as well as protection for your toes, heels and shins. Strong soles are also a plus. Make sure you choose motorcycle boots that offer breathable lining, so your feet don't suffer from excessive perspiration.

Motorcycle Accessories

When it comes to motorcycle accessories, you will find items for yourself, as well as for your ride. Perhaps you are in need of a new face shield or bag to tuck away your sweetie's helmet. Tail bags and saddlebags are convenient products to browse because they serve many different purposes. Easily carry your lunch to work or your camera on vacations in one of the convenient zipper compartments. Roomy selections are perfect for storing an extra motorcycle helmet.

When it comes to eye protection, you could be cooling in no time with one of the many different shield goggles and sunglasses selections. Characteristics to be on the lookout for include comfortable nosepieces, interchangeable lens, optional straps, wrap-around capabilities, as well as a carrying pouch.

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