Here’s something you don’t see everyday:

Harley Davidson Scooter 1967 M-50 Aeromacci Engine $1200

Seattle (Ballard), WA

“The only reason I’m selling this is because I am not mechanically inclined to get it up and running. It has all original stuff on it, as far as I know, except tires and mirrors have been added. It’s light blue. Chrome exhaust. Only 1,300 miles on it. And I’ve still got the original Owner’s Manual. The last time it ran was in 1995. With a little care and attention, this would be a pretty cool little bike to tool around town. $1,200.”

Click the image or link above to contact the owner. I know nothing of this cycle. Thanks!

1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 $1,500

Seattle, WA

SOLD

“The last year of the air-cooled GPZ’s!! The bike is in great condition, never crashed and has 35,102 miles. I posted the bike a month or so ago and am reposting it at a lower price as it’s been hesitant to start lately (after sitting for a couple days is hesitant to start) and could probably use a tune up; runs awesome once started. Bike comes with Dyna ignition coils, full Kerker exhaust system, K&N filters with jet kit, new battery (installed last fall), new plugs (installed last fall), new Avon front tire (installed last Sept), Avon rear tire (mounted fall of 06) and Chain/Sprockets replaced spring of 07. I’m the 3rd ADULT owner of this well-cared for bike. $1,500.”

…so the engine will need a little look-see. Big deal. You don’t see classic GPz motorcycles for sale often in the Seattle area, so if you’re interested in a classic collectible sportbike, click the image link to contact the owner to check this one out.

If this GPz is gone, more may be for sale here.

1985 Honda VF700F Interceptor $1,899

Burien (S Seattle) WA

“For sale is a 1985 Honda V700F interceptor. Has 28,100 miles on it. Recent work includes: New Battery, Front Tire, Carburator Joints and Speedometer Cable. At 21,583 miles the following services were performed: Front and Rear Brakes, Front and Rear Wheel Bearings and Seals, Air Cleaner, Cylinder Head Cover gasket, new Chain and Sprockets were all replaced. I have receipts for all the work that has been done.

Motor Cycle runs and drives EXCELLENT!!!! Is clean and in very good condition!!! Comes with a almost new Shoei helmet, a size medium Joe Rocket Ballistic series riding jacket, extra set of brake pads and bearings and a honda service manual. $1,899.”

…a beautiful, classic Interceptor 700 at a very good price. If you don’t need the helmet or jacket, try to negotiate on price a little. Interceptor engines are known for their silky smooth power, with seamless powerband darn near everywhere on the rpm gauge.

Click the image / link to contact the owner.

If this Interceptor is gone, more Interceptors available here.

1993 Honda ST 1100 Sport Tourer $4,300

SOLD

Seattle, WA

” Beautiful sport tourer ready to go. Tall screen, Corbin seat, hardbags and Heli-bars. Comfortable with 40 plus mpg. A nice ride. $4,300.”

…I’m highlighting this Honda ST 1100 because seeing a used one is quite rare. Honda made them for a number of years; these are geared for motorcyclists who have matured and want to put on a lot of miles, but aren’t in the geriatric crowd and aren’t ready to settle down with an 800 pound Gold Wing just yet. The ST 1100 and Kawasaki Concours are bikes that appeal to the same kind of rider - putting on a lot of miles doesn’t necessarily mean having to do it on a Winnebago-on-two-wheels. Now, in the craigslist ad, an out-of-state phone number is given. I emailed the owner to clarify this issue: he’s a man of the West Coast and the bike is indeed available to show in Washington.

Click the image or link to contact the owner.
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1982 Yamaha Vision XZ550 $1,000

Lakewood, WA (near Tacoma)

“I paid $1000 for this bike for my wife but she does not like it due to it being too much like a crotch rocket. I changed the oil and spark plugs in it. It has many of the typical Vision problems and does need some work. It however does run and I do have clean title in hand. $1,000.”

…”it has many of the typical Vision problems” I don’t know what that means, and what extent work it needs. Visions are rare, and highly collectible, so this may be priced right. I like Visions and decided to highlight this ‘82 here to share with other Vision-aries.

Click the image / link to contact the seller.

1982 Yamaha Vision 550 XZ550 $700

Mercer Island, WA

SOLD

“This is a Yamaha vision in extremely good visual condition, only 7300 miles on bike. The only problem with the bike is that the timing is off. Around 5000 rpm’s the bike begins to miss until you get to about 6500 rpms. I have no mechanical skills and can’t fix the bike myself and need money. I MUST SELL Trades are also welcome. $700.” Click the image or link to contact the owner.

…we don’t see Yamaha Visions up for sale very often. They are very highly regarded motorcycles and have a very loving following. RidersOfVision is a terrific website covering everything about this advanced v-twin water cooled vintage sport bike. The Vision was for its time very advanced. Initially, it was priced more than the Kawasaki GPz 550, its main competitor. The Vision underwent quite a bit of R&D beginning in the 1970’s.

1983 Suzuki GS550L 4,000 Miles on OD $1,200

Kent, WA

SOLD

“1983 GS 550 L with only 4000 miles, never been layed down or in an accident, runs and drives excellant. New battery and chain, 6 speed tran., windshield and after market horns, no rust in gas tank, licensed untill 8/2008. This motorcycle gets very good gas milage. Paint like new not faded, owners manual. $1200. OBO”

…This isn’t perhaps the most exciting motorcycle on Craigslist, but with under 4k miles at twelve hundred bucks, you’ll have a hard time finding a better, more reliable deal. It’s got some good extras, too: large windscreen and passenger backrest.

Click the image / link to contact the seller.

One recent post has generated the lion’s share of views, that of the 1984 Honda VT500 Ascot for sale recently on Craigslist. I dug through my collection of mid-80’s Cycle magazines to see if I could contribute any more information about that popular motorcycle.

“Its pieces serve rather than amaze.”

Cycle magazine did a review of the 84 Ascot in its June 1984 issue, and to my surprise it was quite positively reviewed. The Ascot’s wide bars helped it feel very maneuverable at even low speeds, a boon for urban riders particularly. While the 500 might not be made for long freeway trips owing to its light weight, the overdrive 6th gear allows the engine to spin under 4000 rpm at 60mph.

“Urban bopping is what the Ascot does best…[the] lack of driveline lash lets you concentrate on riding rather than the machine”

Its suspension shortcomings do not inspire hard twisty road charging. The engine provides “good, docile power” through the tachometer. While unimpressive, the single disc and rear drum brakes are effective. In 1984, the VT500 Ascot sold for $2,347.

1884 Yamaha 750cc Motorcycle

“looks like west coast chopper…15000 miles on it…very clean,, many parts are chrome..has exaust pipe like HARLEY…very well keep..really good condition..
askin for 2,200 or OBO…or trade for a small workin car or small pick-up”

I actually picked the best photograph of the 4 that accompanied this ad for a 1884 Yamaha. Yep, an 1884 is what it’s entitled. That’s not a typo on my part. That’s how serious this dude is about sellin’ his POS. He takes sideways cell phone camera pics of his bike and mis-titles it an 1884.

Here’s my favorite of the four pictures. Instead of twisting your head and neck, here’s a better idea: turn your monitor on its side.

This craigslist motorcycle ad earns the

WTF Award for the week.

1983 Honda Ascot FT 500 $1,200

Edmonds, WA

“1983 Honda ASCOT FT500 Beat those high gas prices with this rare 1983 Honda Ascot VT 500 FT which gets 60 mpg. Purchased from the original owner in ‘92, I have meticulously maintained it; all the service records as well as the factory shop manual go with it. It has always been garaged, gone 53,000 miles, has nearly new Metzler tires, oil and filter were recently changed. It has a temperature gauge, tachometer, center stand and is shaft drive. It starts and runs excellent, everything on it works. $1200.”

…how many folks have spent time on one of these classic Ascots? This was one of the most popular motorcycles of its day, especially for the younger guys. On any given day, there were probably a dozen of them parked at my high school, owned by teenage riders (while I had to do with my lowly CM250…heck, it was all I could do to convince my mother to buy a 250, a big boy 500 bike like the Ascot was “out of the question.”) This VT 500 Ascot is not to be confused with the FT500 which was a single cylinder bike. This VT500 Ascot has a twin cylinder engine and a shaft drive. It cuts a very classic profile, and this particular specimen looks to be in great shape. It does have, it looks like, an upgraded F1 exhaust. We don’t see very many good condition Honda Ascot 500 motorcycles for sale, so if you’re hankering to see one and are feeling nostalgic, click the image to contact the owner.

**UPDATE** I’ve finished a posting that sheds a little more light on this Honda Ascot VT500, a classic standard. You can see that review / posting here.