DSC04437, originally uploaded by evanfell. I spotted this beauty outside a deli in the San Fernando Valley recently and luckily I had my camera with me. What a gorgeous bike. Is this a GS5 or 85? My Matchless knowledge is limited and I don’t have a keen enough eye to tell. Anybody?
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What would I want with a junked out 1978 Honda CX500?
1978 Honda CX500 Gauges and Tank, originally uploaded by evanfell. Â I came to Los Angeles and within 3 hours of arriving I was already picking up a bike. For some reason the CX500 and CX650 motorcycles have slipped my grasp over the past few years. I was supposed to pick one up about a… Continue reading What would I want with a junked out 1978 Honda CX500?
Evan’s Answers 2: 1996 Yamaha Virago Jetting Concerns
In Evan’s Answers I attempt to respond with sound advice to questions regarding motorcycles sent to me from visitors of this website. If you would like to pick my brain just email me I don’t want to make a habit of doing multiple Evan’s Answers consecutively, but I have a couple of really great new… Continue reading Evan’s Answers 2: 1996 Yamaha Virago Jetting Concerns
Evan’s Answers 1: Finding KTM 500 Parts
In Evan’s Answers I attempt to respond with sound advice to questions regarding motorcycles sent to me from visitors of this website. If you would like to pick my brain just email me. Chad writes: I reaquired my first race bike, a 85 KTM 500 MXC. I am having a very difficult time finding a good… Continue reading Evan’s Answers 1: Finding KTM 500 Parts
Me on the KTM 300exc in Colorado
Evan Fell Kicking Ass, originally uploaded by evanfell. Epic riding recently. The riding in the Taylor Park area of central Colorado is simply amazing. Nothing compares to it on the east coast. This is somewhere off of Italian Creek Trail before reaching the Flag Trail Trailhead. The side of this rock wash is sheer cliff.… Continue reading Me on the KTM 300exc in Colorado
1982 Honda Nighthawk 450
1982 Honda Nighthawk 450, originally uploaded by evanfell. This is my 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450. What a fun little bike these are. This is about as close as you can get to a perfect city commuter bike. I am of course partial to a CB350 or kin, but this Nighthawk 450 sure fits the bill… Continue reading 1982 Honda Nighthawk 450
My 1986 Honda CR250R
1986 Honda CR250R, originally uploaded by evanfell. I have now owned a couple different 1986 250 two-stroke MX bikes. My first real dirtbike was this 1986 Kawasaki KX250 which I haven’t written about yet – but here is a photo. This Honda CR250 was a little beat up but I was able to buy it… Continue reading My 1986 Honda CR250R
My 1986 Honda CMX450 Rebel
1986 Honda CMX450 Rebel, originally uploaded by evanfell. The Honda CMX450 was only made for a couple years in the mid 1980’s. It was essentially the big brother of the Honda CMX250 Rebel. The 450 uses the same motor as the CM400 with with a few extra cc’s. The CMX450 as has a sixth gear… Continue reading My 1986 Honda CMX450 Rebel
My Yamaha XS650s and my XS650 Fantasies
Yamaha XS650 values have been skyrocketing the last few years. The early models in particular are quite valuable. However, they were sold in such large numbers over such a long duration that it is still possible to find some old junkers for pretty cheap. I picked up the two XS650 specials below for a ‘bargain’.… Continue reading My Yamaha XS650s and my XS650 Fantasies
Riding a Motorcycle Across Loose Terrain
For many riders beginning to venture off-road the biggest challenge they face is riding across loose terrain. When riding on pavement traction is consistent leading to predictable acceleration, cornering, and braking. There is also little need to monitor wheel position, suspension action, or balance – on the road, it’s all a no brainer. When a… Continue reading Riding a Motorcycle Across Loose Terrain