uncledj Posted March 7, 2010 #1 Posted March 7, 2010 I was curious to see the variety of first bikes was, and got a pretty diverse bunch of responses. A few of you listed other bikes you've had, so this seems like a good time to re-visit this question, and list the bikes you've had, and which ones hold a special place in your heart. Lets start at the beginning: 2 1/2 horse mini-bike 3 1/2 horse mini-bike Honda Trail 50 Yamaha MX80 Honda XL350 (first street-legal bike) Honda XL500 Yamaha XT500 (stripped for off road use only) Honda CB750F (79, bike was stolen from me) Honda CB750F (80) Kawasaki KZ1000 MK2 Honda XR600 (dirt bike) Honda CB700sc Suzuki GSX 600 Yamaha XVZ 1300 (87 standard) Honda CB900 custom I'd have to say the second CB750F was my favorite bike. It was fast for the time, handled well, again, for the time, and it was just that time of my life that I was truly in love with my bike (early twenties). Started out in Ohio, moved down to the Florida Keys and rode it year 'round. I was so broke I rode the rear tire until it went flat on US1 just south of Miami.... Ruined the aluminum casings when Cardsound road was flooded, and I ran about 4 miles through 4" of saltwater. Saltwater, heat and aluminum don't mix well. I used and abused that bike, but I did love her......sigh...... The CB700sc is a great bike, and I've owned it since '98, but since I've got the Venture, I don't ride it much anymore. The Suzi 600 and the Honda 900 don't really count. They're both in need of a little TLC and probably won't even be roadworthy until next year. That's a list of my two wheeled relationships, some true loves, and some love-hate relationships, but all memorable. Maybe next time I'll list my favorite cages. Thanks for your attention.
DragonRider Posted March 7, 2010 #2 Posted March 7, 2010 1969 Honda SL90 1971 Honda CL350 1973 Honda CB350F 1971 Kawasaki Z900 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD 1974 Honda CB450 1983 Yamaha XJ550 1983 Yamaha XJ750 RH Touring 1983 Yamaha Venture XVZ1200 2007 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tour The list could be much longer,it is in the order that I had them, but I only listed bikes that I actually kept and rode on a regular basis, I could add about 20 other bikes that I bought and fixed up and then resold to finance my obsession with bikes. There were many large and small, and some I wish I would have kept, but the smart one in the family said sell. The last two on the list are my keepers and daily riders.
Monty Posted March 7, 2010 #3 Posted March 7, 2010 5HP Briggs n Stratton mini bike Suzuki RM80 Yamaha 175 flat tracker Suzuki RM125 Yamaha YZ125 Kawasaki KX125 Suzuki RM250 (2) Yamaha XS Eleven Special Honda CM400T Honda CB550 Yamaha RD350 Honda Shadow 500 Yamaha Seca 750 Suzuki GS850 (2) '83 Yamaha Venture Standard '03 Royal Star Venture
Brake Pad Posted March 7, 2010 #4 Posted March 7, 2010 (edited) 1979 Honda XL 185 1974 Kawasaki KH400 1974 (found in a basement) HD 250 sprint (what a beast!!!) 1979 Honda CB750K (dressed in Vetter) 1980 Yamaha 250 (polar bear runs) 1982 Honda CBX (143 MPH on the Adirondack Northway) 1984 Honda Goldwing Aspencade 2004 Yamaha Roadstar 1800 2007 Yamaha Venture Edited March 7, 2010 by Brake Pad I forgot one
1 Canuck Posted March 7, 2010 #5 Posted March 7, 2010 Me: 3.5 HP Mini 1972 Yamaha 650 1971 Suzuki TC90 1972 Kawasaki 350 Triple S2 1975 RD 400 1985 Goldwing LTD. Fuel Inj. 1993 Goldwing 1999 Valkyrie Tourer 2006 RSV Midnight Wife: 1993 750 Kawasaki Vulcan 1999 1500 Suzuki Intruder 2006 C90T Suzuki Boulevard
Renne Posted March 7, 2010 #6 Posted March 7, 2010 Bikes owned: 1957 H.D. 165 Truimph Cub 200cc Triumph Woodsman 200cc BSA 250 Star BSA Gold Star Areo 500cc (1938) Honda 250 Scrambler Bultaco 200 Matrella Yamaha 250 dirt Yamaha 360 Triumph 650 Pirrelli 250 Honda 500 dirt Honda 250 dirt Honda 90 Honda 360T H.D. Sportster (3) H.D. Shovel 80 Yamaha Road Star Yamaha RSV (current) I rode many many more as we were "Stealers" (H.D. then Honda/Yamaha/Royal Enfield/BSA/Triumph/Pirrelli/Ariel/Lambretta/Ducatti........... Renne...............loved em all:bighug:
Sylvester Posted March 7, 2010 #7 Posted March 7, 2010 Year Description 1959 Cushman Metro 1954 model 1960 Cushman Silver Eagle 1958 model 1962 Honda 250 Scrambler 1963 Honda CL77 305 Scrambler 1965 Triumph T 120 Bonneville 1965 model 1966 Triumph T 120 Bonneville 1966 model 1966 Harley Davidson 900 Sportster 1961 model 1967 Triumph T 120 Bonneville 1967 model 1967 Norton Commando 750 Combat 1967 Ariel Square Four with left hack 1960 model 1968 Chopped 46 Harley hardtail w/58 panhead motor, 22" extended forks 1970 Yamaha 650 1975 Honda CB 750 1983 Honda 1200 Goldwing 1999 Yamaha 1600 Road Star 2000 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic 2002 Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture 2005 Norton 850 Commando 2009 1981 Honda 1100 Goldwing I still have the Venture and the 81 GW and will probably add a 2010 Indian Classic to the stable this year.
Scooter Bob Posted March 7, 2010 #8 Posted March 7, 2010 My list is shorter, and includes that other brand.... 1985 Honda Spree. ( ya that's where my name came from ) 1983 HD XLX 1000 cc sportster (1987-1989, 30,000 miles) 1972 HD FLH 1200 cc Shovelhead (1989-2000, 75,000 miles, too busy wrenchin') 1999 HD FLHTC 1340 cc TwinCam (1999-2005, 55,000 miles) 2005 Midnite Venture (2005 to present, 64,000 miles) I guess there were a few others, but not my regular rides 1980 HD sporster, (first X's bike) 1972 Yamy 650 vertical twin ( second X's starter bike ) 1975 Yamy 650 vertical twin (basket case, put together and sold) 1999 HD Custom Wide Glide 1340cc evo motor, 4 speed ( 99 builders title, swap meet special I built from the ground up for the second X wife Later, Scooter Bob
lawman255 Posted March 7, 2010 #9 Posted March 7, 2010 1938 Harley 1200 cc 1951 Harley 125 cc 1951 Harley chopper 1200 cc 1955 AJS 500 cc 1958 Harley sportster 1961 Harley 1200 cc 1961 Tryumph 650 cc 1969 Honda 450 cc street 1971 Hodaka 100 cc street bike 1971 Hodaka 100 cc super rat 1972 Bultaco 125 cc dirt 1974 Suzuki 250 cc street 1974 Honda 250 cc dirt 1974 Norton 750 cc camando street 1972 Yamaha 125 dirt 1976 Kawasauki 175 cc dirt 1976 Honda 500 cc street 1978 Yamaha 1100 XS 1980 Honda goldwing 1100 cc X2 1981 Honda goldwing 1100 cc 1984 Honda goldwing 1200 cc 1985 Honda goldwing 1200 cc X2 1986 Honda goldwing 1200 cc 1989 Honda goldwing 1500 cc 1996 Honda goldwing 1500 cc 1999 Harley roadking 1550 cc 2002 Honda goldwing 1800 cc 2005 Honda goldwing 1800 cc 2005 Harley roadking 1450 cc 2005 Yamaha venture 1300 cc Of all the bikes I have owned, the most fun and the one I like the best has been the Harley Roadkings. The most trouble free and for long haul, is the Goldwings. De Soto MO
Skid Posted March 7, 2010 #10 Posted March 7, 2010 Past: '75 Honda CB 125 S '75 Kawasaki 400 '78 Honda CB 750F '81 CB 750 Custom '91 Yamaha 920 Virago Present: '86 Yamaha Venture '02 Yamaha Midnight Venture
Hummingbird Posted March 7, 2010 #11 Posted March 7, 2010 Whizzer motor bike a couple Cushman motor Scooters too many dirt bikes - Kawasaki, Bultaco, Maico, Yamaha and more 6 or 7 Goldwings including 2 Trikes 650 V Star 1100 V Star 1300 Venture My favorite dirt bike was the 450 Maico - should have been named "animal" or "twist & Hang-on" My favorite street bike is my Venture
FJR Rider Posted March 7, 2010 #12 Posted March 7, 2010 Past 73 Suzuki 185 Enduro 72 Suzuki 550 Lemans 76 Honda CB750F Supersport 82 Suzuki 750 Spectre 95 Kawasaki Concours :) 99 Yamaha Royal Star Venture :) Present 06 Yamaha Royal Star Venture 07 Yamaha FJR
stroker ace Posted March 7, 2010 #13 Posted March 7, 2010 Not sure I can remember them all. 3hp mini bike was the beginning Honda CL90 Honda CT110 Honda 125 Elsinore Kawasaki KX 175 Yamaha YZ 250 Yamaha YZ 360 Suzuki RM 250 Honda XL 185 stripped for dirt Honda XR 185 Honda XL 250 Kawasaki H2 750 Honda XL 350 Maico 390 Penton 175 Enduro Maico 440 1951 Harley hard tail suicide clutch ( pushed it as much as I got to ride ) 1974 Harley Electra Glide ( strong oil leaker made me walk a lot to heavy to push ) 1981 Harley Heritage ( no comment ) 2003 Harley Sportster ( hopefully my last ) Suzuki GS 1100 Suzuki GS 1100E Kawasaki KZ 650 Yamaha YZ 490 Honda CR 500 Honda XR 250 Honda XL 600 HusQvarna 510 Husqvarna 610 Honda CR 250 BMW R 100 Suzuki GS 850 L Current Bikes 1978 Yamaha DT 400 1998 Honda CR 250 2003 Royal Star Venture 2007 Suzuki S40 ( wife's ) Looking for something smaller when the wife starts riding. My son currently has 8 bikes and he is 16, think I may be a bad influence I know I missed a few had several at times rode them all. My favorite was probably the H2 could put the fear in you at will, the skinny bias tires the ill handling and top it off with that crazy 2 stroke power.
Chaharly Posted March 7, 2010 #14 Posted March 7, 2010 Yamaha 80CC(82) dirtbike a honda helix 250, dont really remember the year KZ 650 (77) Near mint condition mind you 1985 Venture Royale with all the trimmings except a CB which is actually in the works as we speak.
RandyR Posted March 7, 2010 #15 Posted March 7, 2010 1964 Honda 90cc 1965 Honda 305cc Superhawk 1967 Triumph 500cc Trophy Scrambler 1968 Triumph 650cc Trophy 1971 Triumph 650cc Bonneville 1974 Harley-Aermachi 125cc 2stroke 1979 Yamaha 1100cc XS11 1981 Honda 500cc Silverwing 1997 BMW K1100rt 2001 Triumph Thunderbird 885cc(current) 2006 Suzuki 199cc DR200SE Dual-Sport(current) 2008 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe 1294cc (RSTD) (current)
midnightventure Posted March 7, 2010 #16 Posted March 7, 2010 Not as many as a lot of people but I have a tendency to buy something and keep it forever. 1974 Yamaha RD250 2 stroke !973 Suzuki 500 2 stroke 1981 Kawasaki 440 1981 Yamaha 650 Maxim 2002 Yamaha RSV 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster 1996 Suzuki DR650
sarges46 Posted March 7, 2010 #17 Posted March 7, 2010 Most of you have some impressive lists there! Mine is somewhat shorter to say the least. 81 Honda CB750 Custom 83 Venture Royale (1 of 10 in BC) 89 Venture Royale 05 Midnight Venture 07 RSV blue Old girlfriend had a 360 Honda in Germany...what a blast! Marilyn 1100 virago 1100 vstar custom she is now looking around for a Raider!
Godlover Posted March 7, 2010 #18 Posted March 7, 2010 1969 Yamaha 125 Enduro 1984 Goldwing Aspencade 2000 Royal Star Venture MM 2002 VTX 1800 2005 Harley Ultra Classic 650 Suzuki Burgman 2000 Royal Star Venture MM I would have to say the 2000 Venture MM is my favorite. I love the color and this is the second one I've had. Part of what brought me back to the Venture is this forum.
bryan52577 Posted March 7, 2010 #19 Posted March 7, 2010 1971 Green CT70 H 4 Speed Trail 70 "First bike" 1970 Kawasaki Trail Boss 100cc "First bike I built hitch for and pulled mower from farm to farm" 1974 XL 250 Honda 1975 XL350 Honda 1982 920 midnight virago YAMAHA 1997 1100 Shadow Spirit Honda Black & Cream 2005 RSV Venture Liquid Silver Bryan
CMIKE Posted March 7, 2010 #20 Posted March 7, 2010 hummm let me think...mostly dirt for me with a big void between the 1977 YZ and the 2003 YZ85 3.5 HP mini bike 1973 Honda CB350 1971 (I think) Yamaha YZ125 (raced it) 1977 Yamaha YZ125 (raced it) 2003 Yamaha YZ85 (son raced it) 1996 Yamaha YZ125 (raced it) 2003 Yamaha YZ250 (raced it) 2003 Yamaha TTR125R (Pit Bike- raced it) about to be for sale 2006 Yamaha YZ250F (son raced it) 2007 Yamaha YZ250F (son raced it) for sale now 2008 Yamaha VStar Custom (back to the street) 2007 Yamaha Royal Star Venture (solidly on the street)
Guest seuadr Posted March 7, 2010 #21 Posted March 7, 2010 i guess i'm just young yet.. the bike i learned to ride on was a 77 cb750k (4 into 4 pipes.. so loud!) 82 Seca 750 79 kz400 82 gs1100G 87 Venture Royale.
jlh3rd Posted March 7, 2010 #22 Posted March 7, 2010 past 1970 honda cl 100 1971 honda cb 450...extended forks, highrise sissy bar, megaphone pipes, foot rests.... 1976 honda 550f..vetter fairing...first new bike 1979 honda goldwing 2003 harley e-glide..standard present 1975 honda 550f 2007 venture most special was the 450...made my first trip with it...went to college on it as i didn't have a car at the time....
short-haul Posted March 7, 2010 #23 Posted March 7, 2010 First was 90 cc Kawasaki 1981- XL100 Honda 1979- CB350/4 Honda 1982- CB750/4 Honda 1981- CB900 Honda V-45 saber 1982 GL1100 Aspencade Honda 1962 305 Dream Honda 1963 305 Dream Honda 2004 RSV And about 10 more i would like to forget
Stoutman Posted March 7, 2010 #24 Posted March 7, 2010 Kawasaki 175 Enduro Kawasaki 350 Bighorn thumper Kawasaki 500 Triple - Blue Kawasaki 500 Triple - Orange Kawasaki 500 Triple - Blue (salvage) Yamaha 175 Street bike with Electric Start (fun but small) Yamaha 650 Twin (Monster torque, Horrible electrics, barely adequate drum brakes) Fast forward 30 years Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe with a fabulous V4 engine.
MoRiverRat Posted March 7, 2010 #25 Posted March 7, 2010 Past: 80 something Virago 920 96 Royal Star Present: 99 Royal Star Venture 08 Raider 08 650 Custom (Wife's)
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