Billy Clyde
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The bike and the Frenchman, Michel Audot, that rode it in the 1989 Paris-Dakar.
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Cute. 650 twin?
The bike and the Frenchman, Michel Audot, that rode it in the 1989 Paris-Dakar.
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Estimating is hard at these auctions. Low side, probably $35k, high side, could be $50-60k. Really hard to say, but I'm contemplating putting a $35k reserve on it. Motorcycles are the new classic cars as far as value, just really climbing right now.Including the rider in the auction would seem like human trafficking, no?
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Pretty cool bike. What do you think it will bring at auction?
Yep, 650 twin, liquid cooled, first generation Africa Twin Marathon designed by Honda Racing to compete in the Paris Dakar. Holds about 14 gals of fuel with a range of about 650-700 miles.Cute. 650 twin?
Dang...Unfortunate and once again proving that motorcycles are not your friend..
I can confirm this.
DonorCyclesscheiss motorcycles
My mantra on the bike was always: "No, you're not paranoid enough. And, yes, they are all trying to kill you."I started out on a motorcycle when I was 15. Haven't ridden since becoming an adult.
The best thing I can say about riding motorcycles is they make you a damn good defensive driver, because EVERYBODY, on the road is out to get you......
Yep, 650 twin, liquid cooled, first generation Africa Twin Marathon designed by Honda Racing to compete in the Paris Dakar. Holds about 14 gals of fuel with a range of about 650-700 miles.
Can’t disagree. At least it worked in that case.Seems like a high risk experiment
Right, but on a motorcycle the consequences are so much more serious.On a motorcycle or in a cage, if you:
Go beyond your abilities...
Go beyond the vehicles abilities...
Go beyond the road conditions...
an accident WILL happen.
Anticipate everything. Ride and drive cautiously.
Seems like a high risk experiment
Wont disagree. High risk.Right, but on a motorcycle the consequences are so much more serious.