Jack Manning

Jack Manning

Partners in Motion

Sherb, Karl, Jack and Ash at the INOA in NH in 2024

The Community Behind the Machines No race team comes together in isolation. What makes this effort distinctive is not only the motorcycles being built, but the web of relationships, shared expertise, and mutual trust that supports every decision along the…

A Classic Bike Christmas

A Classic Bike Christmas Where the holiday Season Meets Classic Iron

Where the holiday Season Meets Classic Iron As the year winds down and the lights go up, we wanted to take a moment to wish you a very Merry Christmas. There is something special about this season in the workshop. A little quieter,…

1989 Harley FXRS

Price: $8,500 Owner’s Description: Was stored for over 10 years. New tires, new stator, new throttle cables, have original handle bars, original carb but runs so much better with the S&S carb. This is one of Harley’s best handling motorcycles.…

Custom Chopper

Price: $8,950 Owner’s Description: Custom built rigid chopper with less than 100 miles. Everything is new, including wheels with billet hubs and stainless spokes, 1340 EVO engine/mso, 5-speed JMS gears, custom paint, and pinstriping. Basics: Jack’s Assessment: We know this…

1954 NSU Max – 250

1954 NSU Max - 250

Price: $12,000 Owner’s Description: I have owned the bike for about five years. I bought it from John at Bluemoon Cycle in Georgia. It’s a completely restored 1954 NSU Max, it’s a 95-point bike at AMCA judging. I’ve ridden this…

On The Lift at CBE – June

NOTE: This article by Jack Manning first appeared in The Source, June 2025 edition, published by Andover Norton. Jack contributes an “On the Lift at CBE” article each month. There is a children’s book called If you Give a Mouse…

1950 Vincent Meteor

1950 Vincent Meteor

Price: $30,000 Owner’s Description: I bought this bike six years ago out of Florida. It has been gone over by the best Vincent mechanic in New England, Pete Tolenback in Beckett, Mass. This bike is ready to ride. It needs…

1979 Harley Sportster 1000

1979 Harley Sportster 1000

Price: $9,500 Owner’s Description: I bought this bike eight years ago and did a total restoration at Huntington chopper in Bristol, Vermont with the help of Dave Meade, the best Harley mechanic in the state. This is a beautiful bike…

1973 Norton Commando 750

Price: $8,500 Owner’s Description: This bike was purchased new in 1973 by a friend. I bought it from him about 10 years ago, brought it to Classic Bike Experience and did a total restoration in the Guild. Tore the engine…