got a bike?

[2rrRAM2nv]

Hey ya all,

I realize this is a TD website, but noticed that there was a forum area that says other vehicles. I was wondering if any one had started a motorcycle ownership thread. was searching, but I doubt that no one has owned something newer than 2008 or whatever. SO, I thought I would start one that puts everyone's bikes in one spot so we can admire them.

If not ok, Mods delete it. if ok, Thank you because I LOVE bikes to include ANY brand!

I'll start with my current ride...
2012 Kawasaki ZX-14R SE (that's my wife standing behind it. Yes she is that short)
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I've had other bikes... 2011 GSXR750, 2007 FJR1300, 2004 GSXR750, 2002 Hayabusa, 2002 VFR800, 1992 Honda Nighthawk CB750. Enjoyed them all thoroughly.

Anyone got some bikes to add?

Thank you.

 

[RustyJC]

1971 Honda CB750K1 that I've owned since new.

2007 BMW K1200GT.

Rusty

 

[Wayne M.]

LOVE them old Hondas! None right now, but learned on a CT70H (4speed) and had a '71 CL100 and a '76 XL350. Not nuts enough to ride in NYC. Someday though.

 

[jhenderson]

I've had a bunch. Several Honda dirt bikes, Yamaha IT 250, and now I've got an old SWM 370 that was a factory ISDT bike ridden by Bill Mathewson in the early 80s. For street bikes I've had a '75 Norton 850 Interstate, a Suzuki GS1000E, and finally an '85 Yamaha V Max. It was the first one sold in RI. I gave up street riding in '89 when I came to the realization there was too much traffic and not enough open road in Southern New England for it to be fun. If I ever manage to get out of here and go somewhere less populated I'll ride again. I really like the looks of a new KTM 1290 Super Duke.

 

[Killer223]

VRF 800 my favort bike i ever owned. should have never sold it.
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now for the moto ones.
day i bought her.
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my beloved 01 CR250. the day i got it back after selling it 11 years ago.
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my old 2012TKM 250 XC-W
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the family ride.
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[Wayne M.]

I'm pretty good with strange bikes, but SWM?

 

[jhenderson]

You'll need to Google it. It was a short lived Co. from Italy. They made 125 and 250 production motocross and enduro models. The 370 I have was a one off factory bike given to Bill. He was a very well known trials rider here in New England. He took the bait and attempted to qualify nationally on this less than competitive machine. I suppose it's alright but even with the 370 Rotax motor it was about 15 years behind he times. My buddy says it looks like a Russian motorcycle. Twin shocks, poor forks, small and ineffective drum brakes and a power band like a lite switch. It has spit me off at the most inoppertune moments more times than I can count. The last time I came of the back it split a seam in the gas tank and I put it in the shed. That was 5-6 years ago. My body just can't take the abuse it hands out any longer.

 

[Wayne M.]

You'll need to Google it. It was a short lived Co. from Italy. They made 125 and 250 production motocross and enduro models. The 370 I have was a one off factory bike given to Bill. He was a very well known trials rider here in New England. He took the bait and attempted to qualify nationally on this less than competitive machine. I suppose it's alright but even with the 370 Rotax motor it was about 15 years behind he times. My buddy says it looks like a Russian motorcycle. Twin shocks, poor forks, small and ineffective drum brakes and a power band like a lite switch. It has spit me off at the most inoppertune moments more times than I can count. The last time I came of the back it split a seam in the gas tank and I put it in the shed. That was 5-6 years ago. My body just can't take the abuse it hands out any longer.

I did, and the wiki page claimed it's similar to a Bultalco, which I've seen. Sounds like a special bike that belongs on display somewhere.

 

[2rrRAM2nv]

VRF 800 my favort bike i ever owned. should have never sold it.
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I'm totally with ya. My wife and I miss my 02. one of my dumber mistakes. once we get ahead enough in bills, we're going on a hunt for another. should be fun!!

 

[Simplysmn]

Working on getting a Boss hoss Trike . I like the style and anything Smaller I'de make it look like a Mini Bike .And with the Research I have done they seam to Hold there Value pretty well .So we will See.

 

[jhenderson]

I did, and the wiki page claimed it's similar to a Bultalco, which I've seen. Sounds like a special bike that belongs on display somewhere.

Not everything that's rare is special. It really is just a poorly executed attempt.

 

[KenHwy61]

We had beautiful Gold Wing GL 1800 which was really a lot of fun. this pic was taken in Canada when we toured around lake Superior a few years ago. I had to sell it to help pay for our new camper and slightly used diesel. the Gold Wing was awesome but we do really enjoy our trailer!