Dave's Motorcycle Page


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Welcome to Dave's Motorcycle World
(Formerly the World's Smallest Motorcycle Shop)

I recently moved from my tiny little house in the city with a tiny little Model-A garage to a larger house in the 'burbs with a nice big garage. As a result, I have a lot more room to work on my favorite hobby, motorcycles. This page is under construction and I have to take a lot more pictures and scan them in as time permits. The key word here is TIME. I don't seem to have a lot of it these days and I'd rather be out riding or wrenching than sitting in front of this computer making self serving web pages.

So, let's get started with my current bikes:

1971 Moto Guzzi V-750 Ambassador

This is my 1971 Moto-Guzzi V750 Ambassador. I have put a lot of miles on this old bike and I'd have to say it's my favorite.
It's under powered, has a backward shift pattern clunky 4 speed, the mechanical drum brakes are less than effective and it vibrates like a Whirlpool washer with an unbalanced load but it's still my favorite bike. It is extremely well built and very reliable. It never fails to start and since it is built like a car, it's very easy to work on. The seat is from a '63 Harley, the bags came from a Triumph and the turn signal/horn switch is from a Kawasaki. Otherwise the bike is totally stock. I'm planning to do some work on it this winter including some painting, new distributor springs and having the exhaust flange threads repaired.
I added a police style windshield the other day but don't have a photo of it yet. It looks pretty damn cool. What a great bike.

1996 Moto-Guzzi California 1100i

This is my son, Nathan and my latest bike. It's a 1996 Moto Guzzi California 1100i. It's the first "modern" bike I've ever owned. Fuel injection and electronics are things I've never had on a motorcycle before. It's a big comfortable bike and good for the long haul. I plan on riding this bike on most of my long trips this summer.

1977 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster

This was my '77 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster. I owned it last year, rode the hell out of it, rebuilt the motor and sold it. It was a good bike, but too small for my 6'1'' body. A preacher from Seattle bought it and then I bought the '63 Panhead below.

1963 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo Glide

Here is my latest project. It's a 1963 Harley FLH Duo Glide. It used to belong to my friend Steve, but after it sat in my garage for three years, he decided to buy a chopper (see it below) and sold me the Pan. I've spent the last few months pouring my time and money into this bike and have also been riding it. It's damn near stock with the exception of the S&S Super E carb, the Mustang seat and the 5 gallon tanks. The bike has quite a history and used to belong to a member of the East Bay Dragons, a SF Bay area motorcycle club in the 1960's and '70's. At one time this bike was titty pink with dozens of lights, the big buddy seat, a tour pack and fairing. Kind of looked like a pimped out Cadillac. The bike is sitting on one of Brad's Powerlift Motorcycle Jacks. These are great quality jacks and I don't know how I ever lived without one. If you would like more information on Brad's lifts, e-mail him at halarab@molalla.net. To see the complete web page of this motorcycle, click this link.

Here's me and my wife leaving our wedding on May 29, 1999.

1979 Suzuki GS1000L

This is a picture of my '79 Suzuki GS1000L. It was my first "big bike". It's in great shape and I would say it is the most reliable vehicle I own. I once rode it from Eugene, Oregon to Monterey, California in one day. That was one hell of a trip! The bike is great for long rides, especially 2-up with luggage. Plenty of power a comfortable ride and the best brakes of any of my scoots. I keep it gassed up and ready to go at all times but sadly, I don't ride it as much as I used to. The Guzzi and Harley seem to get the most attention. I did take this bike on a 1200 mile trip recently. To see the details and pictures of the trip, click here.

UPDATE: I finally broke down and sold this bike to a guy at work. I still miss it but at least it's being ridden.

For some great information on the whole series of Suzuki GS models, check out the GS Resources Page.

1964 Bultaco 200 Matador

Here's what's left of the
Pursang parts bike

This is my 1964 Bultaco 200 Matador. It's one of my many unfinished projects. I bought the bike at an auction a few years ago and started to restore it. I re-ringed the motor, had the frame powder coated replaced the steering head bearings and put it all back together, except for the brakes. I've never actually ridden this bike since it has no brakes. It sits out in the wood shed waiting to be finished. My plan is to get to it this winter but who knows. I'm still young so I guess I can save it until retirement. Than again, if anybody is interested in buying it, I'll take the first $350 that comes along. It comes with what's left of an early Pursang parts bike. E-mail me if interested.

UPDATE: This bike was sold and shipped to California where it is being restored.

If you are interested in Bultaco motorcycles, check out Lynn Mobley's Bultaco Parts Page I've bought some parts from Lynn and he's a great guy. He knows EVERYTHING about Bultaco motorcycles. Another great web site full of information on Bultaco motorcycles is Hugh's Bultaco.

1971 Honda SL-350

This is my '71 SL-350 Honda. I bought it at the same auction I got the Bultaco from. I about killed myself trying to ride it up an incredibly steep old goat path a couple years ago. I broke off the front brake lever and had to ride it back down without a front brake. SOLD!!!! Someone is finally getting some use out of this bike!

Steve's Pan/Shovel Chopper

This is my friend Steve's Pan/Shovel custom chopper in a hardtail wishbone frame.. This puppy is a stroked out MONSTER! Steve sold me the '63 Panhead so he could buy THIS! Kidneys? We don't need no stinking KIDNEYS! This is a classic chopper with no frills and will KICK YOUR ASS! (see below)

Steve's Chopper killed my leg!

This is not a tatto of the Aurora Borealis! This is what happens to your leg when you try and start a chopper with a metal kick pedal and wet boots! My foot slipped off the pedal and hammered my leg. It didn't hurt as bad as it looks but it got me a lot of sympathy and free beer.

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Remember kids, don't drink and ride.

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Updated June 21, 1999

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