Brad's Bikes - Bike Of The Month

We're finally back with the Yankee Z500 as Bike Of the Month. I'll be adding some more commentary soon, but suffice to say, with Ossa as the marque of choice at Mid-Ohio Vintage Days in 2007, Yankees have gotten much more attention recently. Add to that the sky high prices that the bikes are bringing, and you've got a great combination for Bike of the Month-or maybe The Year!!

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Yankee Z500 - This restored beauty was on display at the Ossa Tent at Vintage Days.	Another Yankee Z500 - this one was the 19th one ever produced.	Rarely seen together - 10 Yankee Z500s, all in complete and running condition - either restored or original, in stock, roadrace, or streetracker trim.
You probably won't see too many of these Yankee Z500 roadracers at the track.	An early lineup of the first four Yankees.	This is Dick Mann showing his appreciation of one of Brad's Yankees.
Another Yankee Z500 acquisition, along with a parts brother--thanks, Jeff!!	Mint restored Yankee Z500 for sale - $12,500.	My Yankee Z500 Streetracker II - dressed in total black this time, Sweet!!
Note the factory expansion chambers on Streetracker II.	Yankee Z500 Streetracker One, after it's annual trek to Mid-Ohio.	Another view of Streetracker One.
My best friend Yankee Bob Fornwalt, without who's help this collection would not be possible.	How about this photo of various Yankee Motors employees from the 1970's?	So this is what some of the projects look like when they get here!
A nice, running example, somewhat worn but complete.	Old and New.	Check out those Full Bore knobbies - optional original equipment!
1972 Yankee Z500 Streetracker II