Category Archives: Motorcycles

In Search of a Manx Norton – Part Two

By Legacy Motorsport | Published: April 21, 2011
Ron Grable's 1957 Manx Norton

Through college and working years, my Manx search continued unabated. I scoured classified ads, vintage motorcycle magazines, and even eBay. Finally, the stars aligned and a Honda dealership in Toronto, Canada advertised a ’57 30M (500cc).

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In Search of a Manx Norton

By Legacy Motorsport | Published: April 5, 2011
Duff Manx Norton

As a teenager, my friends were focused on hotrods, girls and Elvis—in that order. I, on the other hand, was fascinated by Grand Prix motorcycle racing.

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A Modern Day Board Track Racer – the Psyclone

By Legacy Motorsport | Published: March 25, 2011
Fred Fortune's Psyclone

Fred Fortune creates a modern day tribute to the famous Cyclone board track racer.

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1953 Manx Norton

By Legacy Motorsport | Published: March 20, 2011
1953 Manx Norton at the Quail Motorsports Gathering

The Manx Norton was one of the most successful racing motorcycles of the 50s. It is certainly the most beautiful. This old race bike was restored as it might have raced in the early 60s

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Scott Courts’ Ducati 450 Cafe Racer

By Legacy Motorsport | Published: March 15, 2011
Scott Courts' 450 Ducati Cafe Racer

Banke Performance and Evan Wilcox make Scott Courts’ vision a reality. This Ducati 450 single cafe racer looks as good as it sounds.

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A vintage racer takes on the “Isle of Man Challenge”

By Legacy Motorsport | Published: February 22, 2011
Ron Halem's featherbed framed, Gold Star powered "Green Monster"

BSA enthusiast, Ron Halem mounts the “IOM Challenge” with a featherbed framed, Gold Star powered vintage racer.

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1987 Ducati F1 750 Laguna Seca

By Legacy Motorsport | Published: January 27, 2011
Only 50 F1 Laguna Seca's were imported into the United States

A look at a rare Ducati limited edition race replica. One of 50 imported into the United States in 1987.

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The Racers of Tom Sifton

By Legacy Motorsport | Published: January 20, 2011
Sifton logo

In the late 1940’s and early 1950’s one man dominated the motorcycle racing scene in the United States and never took a lap. Tom Sifton had an uncanny ability for recognizing talent and recruited riders like Sam Arena, Bob Chaves, Al Rudy and Joe Leonard to help win championships

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1966 Triumph T120 TT Special

By Legacy Motorsport | Published: December 2, 2010
1966 Triumph T120 TT Special

Rescued from the proverbial barn, this worn out TT Special needed some serious attention. Most TT Specials were used the way they were meant to be—winning races, and this one was no exception.

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The Triumph Bonnevilles

By Legacy Motorsport | Published: November 5, 2010
1969 Bonneville

I rode modern Ducatis for years until a buddy of mine convinced me to buy an old Bonneville. It wasn’t long before I bought a few more.

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