Gareth of Double Six has written a follow-up of his Mecum Vegas Auction Preview The dust and glitter has settled from the madness that is the Mecum Auction in Vegas. 2023 was set to be a difficult auction with the global world in a recession and talk that the 'Covid price bubble' had burst. Would we see prices down on expected? The quick answer for this is hell no. In fact, the highest priced bike at auction went through on the last day for a record breaking $935,000 (inc fee

Guest post from Gareth Howes of Double Six. They say everything in America is bigger and better, and the auctions seem no different. This week will see Las Vegas host the world's biggest motorbike auction over five days . The Mecum January sale this year has 2000, mostly desirable, motorbikes up for grab, so let’s have a look at some of the more interesting lots. 1962 Harley Davidson KR racer Lot F177.1 Mike Wolfe of American Pickers fame is bringing over 70 bikes to the sale

We were sent this photo of Sonny Burres sat on a Staracer Honda framer by the owner/manufacturer of Staracer frames, Roger Attebury. We have a feature on a Staracer Yamaha XS650 in the current issue, Sideburn 51, and Roger sent us a potted history on the company and some archive photos. I posted this photo on our Instagram and Facebook and it caused a good number of comments on FB. Roger told us, 'I took that pic in front of the Astrodome, we built two identical Honda powered

Reader ad Frame built in 70s by Staracer in Kansas. The frame was imported by me 4 years ago. The engine is a 1974 MX360 that has been fully rebuilt and set up on the dyno. Exhaust is by Mike Ashby (not show because it's being ceramic-coated). It’s running a 34mm carb and heavier flywheel to make the power delivery less peaky but gives the option to increase power if desired. Forks are Ceriani 35mm that have been professionally rebuilt with re chromed legs. Front wheel is a s