Classic Bike Wish List.

[Voltaire]

I went classic in 1986 with the purchase of a r75/5, not classic at the time but I liked the pre 70's styling combined with 70's engineering.
I also bought a Bevel Ducati which at 8 years, twin shocks, air cooled was concidered old.
20 years later I still have them.

Always fancied a Norton Interstate and a 900SS,and a Mk1 lemans,....
Z1r, Moto Morini 3 1/2, Jota......

So....
Whats your classic bike wish list, and why.
Preferabably ones that are actually affordable.....as lists starting with Black Shadow, Brough Superior SS100, Manx Norton and so on have been done to death

[Taz]

Kawasaki GPz900R. GSXR750H Yes these are now classics......

[Katman]

My top three.

The WW Katana, a CB1100R and an Eddie Lawson replica.

I'm a third of the way there.

[Pussy]

Yamaha XS 650E

[Motu]

Rickman,with engine of my choice...have yet to choose.Wasp - ditto.

I would like a DB Goldstar,several,with lots of bits - so I could have a road race Goldy,an off road Goldy.....a cafe Goldy,and an ADV Goldy.I don't put a Goldstar in as exotic - they were only a pushrod single based on the B31 and B33,with many parts interchangable.

I'd liked an XR1000 - to make into a Streettracker.

An Eldorado - because they are just the coolest looking bike ever built.

A Panhead bobber - because there is classic,and there is Classic.

[98tls]

78 900SS,SFC Laverda,74 850 Commando,650ss Norton and to finish an old sliver XL250 Motorsport.

[ntst8]

Norton Commando :done:
Norton 16H :done:
Any other old Norton i can sneak into the garage before the boss notices.
The new Norton 961 - a classic in the making, c'mon lotto...
Harley XLCR
T160 Trident

[Voltaire]

Norton Commando :done:
Norton 16H :done:
Any other old Norton i can sneak into the garage before the boss notices.
The new Norton 961 - a classic in the making, c'mon lotto...
Harley XLCR
T160 Trident

16H? what are they like to ride...
I had a model 18 project for a while...a 29, sadly I sold it.....

[bistard]

My top three.

The WW Katana, a CB1100R and an Eddie Lawson replica.

I'm a third of the way there.

Yeah Katman,that is the same list I have in my head,I am building up a GSX1100ET wire wheel jobbie
I did have a 1982 Kawasaki GPZ1100 that I painted Eddie Lawson colours
Would love a Mcintosh,or one of the Steve Roberts specials from the same time period

[F5 Dave]

Bridgestone GTR350, but with some spare GTO pipes & bars so you could swap them over as the mood took you. That T350 on TM atm looks pretty tasty too.

[jimbo]

Magni Monza 810/chain drive etc......:yes::yes::yes: Among'st lots of other things,

[Dodgyiti]

1,Katana pop-up, not fussed on 750 or 1100 but wire wheels would be essential.
2, Norton Mk3 Commando with as much Dunstall on it as I could get.
3, Moto Morini 500cc the early but pretty (troublesome)one or 450 Ducati in street trim

Plus the bikes I have would be a well rounded collection

[Subike]

I would like another Yamaha XS1100, but a special with a side car attached.
That would give me a good pair.
But for classic?
1984 Harley Davidson 1100L sportster, L = Liberty model in burgandy and slate with gold pinstriping. 4 speed cain drive .evolution motor . Yummy

[ntst8]

16H? what are they like to ride...
I had a model 18 project for a while...a 29, sadly I sold it.....

Have only had it a short while and is still spending most of its time on a stand in the garage receiving due care and attention but the couple of spins up and down the driveway have been fun.
Civilianised WD model so a '37 design, rigid rear, girder front, seems slow steering and pot holes will be something to be avoided. Plus the manual advance/retard is something to get used to.
I expect the 18 would be a quicker machine, have seen a magazine review which included a 16H standing quarter run - no time given (guy on stopwatch may have fallen asleep before it got there?) but speed at 440 yds from standing start = 38mph :Punk:

[riffer]

Vincent Black Lightning.
Hailwood Replica Ducati
Plastic Fantastic spec GS1100

[Kickaha]

Always fancied a Norton Interstate and a 900SS,and a Mk1 lemans,....
Z1r, Moto Morini 3 1/2, Jota......


I'd have all of those so long as the Commando was a Mk3, except the Moto Moroni, which by the way there was one racing at Ruapuna today


My top three.

The WW Katana, a CB1100R and an Eddie Lawson replica.

I'm a third of the way there.

I'd have those to


1,Katana pop-up, not fussed on 750 or 1100 but wire wheels would be essential.


They didn't ever make a wire wheel or 1100 pop up so you'd have to build one



Hailwood Replica Ducati


I got one of them

Plus I'd have the later SFC1000 Laverda,R90S BMW,T160 Trident and a McIntosh (any kind)

[bistard]

the other bike I would like to have in the collection would be a Kawasaki Z1R Turbo,the thought of one of those when I was young,scared me heaps

[Brian d marge]

Enfield,:gob:

Enfield:innocent:

Even a Royal Enfield

I have one , and Building another


life is good

Stephen

[Voltaire]

Enfield as in Loyal Enfield:love:

[Dodgyiti]

They didn't ever make a wire wheel or 1100 pop up so you'd have to build one


Yeah, I know, but ever since I saw one with wire wheels it kinda stuck in my mind and looked great! Just like the Norton I listed, some imagery you pick up sticks- like the bright yellow Dunstall kitted Commando my mate had many years ago, wanted it then, want it now same as the Katana
Voltaire never said they had to be 'standard':eek:

[EJK]

Agusta 350 Sport. There was one selling on TM for around $7,000 non registered.

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[shafty]

Kawasaki Z1000, Kawa Z650, Suzy T350J, RD400E, CB360

[Pussy]

Here is a US spec "D" model XS650.
The one I owned a few years ago was the Aussie twin disc model... same colour as this. "Bountiful Blue"

[Brian d marge]

Enfield as in Loyal Enfield:love:

very

:third::love::Punk:

Did I mention I own a few and race one !!!

Stephen

[Oscar]

BMW R90S
Yamaha RD350
Yamaha TT500:done:

[Morcs]

My SRX-6 is for sale on trademe! beautiful classic bike!

[F5 Dave]

Gee no one took fun of me, but. .

1,Katana pop-up, not fussed on 750 or 1100 but wire wheels would be essential. . .
ok you've said it didn't need to be std, but a pop up compared to the original? 16" front wheel in Wire? Best thing to jettison the engine they were in tamer tune than the original SZ 750 Kats



. . .
Plastic Fantastic spec GS1100
Surely You mean GSX? The Ally was a GS, Plastics were GSX - unless I'm mistaken & one of Farrows was a GS?

Jellywrestler?

[Motu]

Agusta 350 Sport. There was one selling on TM for around $7,000 non registered.


In 1980 I could have got the standard street model with 275km on the clock for $1,000.But I don't think I would have kept it for 20 years so it would be worth something.

I would just like all the bikes I sold back - and a garage big enough to hold them....and in income big enough to maintain (and register) them.

[Sable]

Yamaha RZ350 YPVS
Suzuki RG500
Kawasaki H2

[jellywrestler]

Surely You mean GSX? The Ally was a GS, Plastics were GSX - unless I'm mistaken & one of Farrows was a GS?

Jellywrestler?

The aluminium bike has a GS1000R and the wellington motorcycles Plastic Fantastic started life with the same engines as the GSX's were'nt as quick and was replaced with a GSX1100 later and is still in this configuration. Norris Farrows was always a four valve GSX not sure whether earlier on it had an 1100 motor certainally later on it had the GSX1135 (with the rubber rocker cover gasket) and the other Plastic Fantastic has a GSX1135 motor in it.

[Beeza]

Scott Squirrel, Ariel Square Four, Triumph Hurricane Vetter 3, Clymer Indian Velo 500, Yam XT500, Mk 3 Guzzi LM.

[Dodgyiti]

Mk 3 Guzzi LM.

Smart choice Mr Beeza :niceone:, the Mk3 is a much sweeter bike than the Mk1&2 and after the Mk3 they just got heavier and slower and more outdated. The Mk3 is my pick for an appreciating Guzzi, buy one now before they get out of (price) range.

[pete376403]

Just about anything with one of these motors in it:
http://www.jmcclassics.com/engine.htm
Brand new engine, too

There are a lot of nice bikes on this site.

[pete376403]

Surely You mean GSX? The Ally was a GS, Plastics were GSX - unless I'm mistaken & one of Farrows was a GS?

Jellywrestler?

The alloy bike (unless there is more than one) is in the showroom of Macs Yamaha in Upper Hutt, and last time I looked it had a GS motor. If the story I've been told is correct, it's not the full Yoshi motor, has standard pistons

[jellywrestler]

The alloy bike (unless there is more than one) is in the showroom of Macs Yamaha in Upper Hutt, and last time I looked it had a GS motor. If the story I've been told is correct, it's not the full Yoshi motor, has standard pistons

Clearly you haven't been there this year, its sitting in my basement!
you are correct that it doesn't have the full yoshi motor having a standard top end but the correct top end sit within a couple of metres of it and will be going back on sooner rather than later

[Big Zappa]

Kawasaki H2A
Yamaha RD 350 LC (should be getting the 250 LC next week!)
Vincent "Black Shadow"
Suzuki Katana 1100 (early model)
'69 Honda CB750
Triumph Hurricane

yeah a good mix of possible and impossible to get I suppose...

[RDjase]

Yamaha RZ350 YPVS
Suzuki RG500
Kawasaki H2

strokers all the way :woohoo:

Just trying to think of a list, i might even have a 4 stroke in it...................NOT

[pete376403]

Clearly you haven't been there this year, its sitting in my basement!
you are correct that it doesn't have the full yoshi motor having a standard top end but the correct top end sit within a couple of metres of it and will be going back on sooner rather than later

Correct I haven't been to the shop for while.
What will you do with the bike once it is built up? Seems too nice just to have it sitting on display.

[F5 Dave]

The alloy bike (unless there is more than one) is in the showroom of Macs Yamaha in Upper Hutt, and last time I looked it had a GS motor. If the story I've been told is correct, it's not the full Yoshi motor, has standard pistons

Memory fading, but I think two ally ones were built, or rather one was ripped in two in a crash & rebuilt. Or was that one of the kevlar ones? Too long ago & magazine buried too deep to find out. Jelly will of course know.

[sinfull]

Just picked me up a 73 750 commando dirt cheap off a mate !
So the collection has been started (as far as classics go)

The complete tear down and rebuild will start as soon as i clean the garage out and find myself a bench to sit it on lol

Hope to be racing it this summer !!!

Will be at manfeild on the 30th to pick the brains out of all the norton racers !

[jellywrestler]

Correct I haven't been to the shop for while.
What will you do with the bike once it is built up? Seems too nice just to have it sitting on display.
Its on its way back to maccas just waiting on a photo session with a couple of original GS1000's and the Plastic fantastic combined and of course a nice day.
As for future use, the original head and barrels are to go back on and it can be ridden for dispaly use but not in anger.

[Motu]

501 Maico.Like keeping a poisonous snake in a glass case - you know you are never going to take it out and give it cuddle...not if you don't want to die.But nice and scary to look at.Got offered a 400 for a good price once....but it wasn't a 501,only a 501 would do.

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[Dodgyiti]

Just picked me up a 73 750 commando dirt cheap off a mate !
Hope to be racing it this summer !!!



Legend!
The more out there doin' it- instead of retiring in collections, the better!

[Deano]

This always tickled my fancy.

[Deano]

501 Maico.Like keeping a poisonous snake in a glass case - you know you are never going to take it out and give it cuddle...not if you don't want to die.But nice and scary to look at.Got offered a 400 for a good price once....but it wasn't a 501,only a 501 would do.



That's cool. Very simple and clean.

[Pedrostt500]

Honda CB 900 F, XR 500 A, Z 50.
Suzuki GT 750, TM 400, PE 400,
Yamaha XS 1.1, RD 350 LC, TT 500 H, IT 465,
Kawasaki Z 900, LTD 1300,
Tas 175
Some thing from the Vincent stables.
1940s Zundap with side car and heavy machine gun.[/SIZE]
1920s Douglas

[cc rider]

....Always fancied a....Moto Morini 3 1/2 ......Moto Morini 3 1/2....me, too - nice choice Voltaire


Yamaha XS 650E
Here is a US spec "D" model XS650.
...working on Pussy's wish list :mobile:


Enfield,:gob:

Enfield:innocent:

Even a Royal Enfield

I have a RE (Eng) engine. A 500 single. Think a 1930/early 40 - unsure. (I need help)
I wanna build a cafe racer with it. A little red sexy number (after the trump is finished) :Punk:

1936 Triumph L2/1 - 250 - have one....just have to clear a workbench & restore it (frame getting welded next wk, yay!)
This is kinda what it'll look like when done

[F5 Dave]

Well there is another I'd be keen on, maybe a Classic Harley. You could turn up to HOG meetings. In the wind Brother
Ring-A-Ding-Ding-Ding Ring-A-Ding-Ding-Ding
Tastefully customised with some Harley Bling engine covers etc.

Live to Ride Bro
Ring-A-Ding-Ding-Ding Ring-A-Ding-Ding-Ding

Shweet!

[Pedrostt500]

I'm looking at a Honda V45 Sabre VF 750 S, at the moment, any one owned one?, good points bad points things to watch for, yep it is 27 yrs old, but its reasonably tidy for a shead sitter, I know I will be up for new tyres, fork seals, break pads, possibly rear shock, service, carbs clean and tune up.

[classic zed]

Iv owned a few Kawasaki's, from the Mighty 500 triple to the Z1000.

Just after I bought my new Z1000 they brought out the Z1300 ... I really lusted after one of those but could never afford one. Finally after many years I found two for sale on trademe so I bought them.

I fully restored the first one and Im currently turning the other one into a turbocharged monster:gob: well its been sitting there for a while so I felt it deserved to be revived:soon:

[Kickaha]

I found another to add to my list, a MKM1000

[Voltaire]

I found another to add to my list, a MKM1000

Hmmm..that looks like the Krauser BMW ...and it is.
I could probably afford the model....:innocent:

A krauser powered BMW raced here years ago, and most of it ended up in my friends shed.....until recently...he mentioned he sold it back to I think the original owner....and it may be reunited with the 4 valve heads...:Punk:


http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/bmw/bmw_krauser_mkm_1000%2080.htm

[Kickaha]

A krauser powered BMW raced here years ago, and most of it ended up in my friends shed.....until recently...he mentioned he sold it back to I think the original owner....and it may be reunited with the 4 valve heads...:Punk:


Duncan someone or other? from Boxer performance? it was race quite successfully in Bears and I think timed at around the 150mph mark

[coffeejunkie]

old school trumpy FTW!!

[Max Headroom]

Duncan someone or other? from Boxer performance? it was race quite successfully in Bears and I think timed at around the 150mph mark

You're thinking of Duncan McKee, and yeah, he ran a business in Wellington called Boxer Performance in the '90s. His was the black airhead which was raced with Krauser heads and a host of other trick bits. It went very well. After he binned the racebike, he swapped the Krauser heads and other bits onto his R80 roadbike and developed that bike into a formidable road-legal weapon until he binned that as well . . . .

There was also a white airhead set up along similar lines which raced in Bears quite successfully around the same period. It also had Krauser heads and other equally trick bits, and was built & raced by Sean Kelly. Sean recently (like three weeks ago!) bought the sorry remains of the white bike back and intends to get it back on the track, but without the Krauser heads this time.

[KiwiGs]

My wish list is dominated by Kawasakis, which is odd seeing as I have a GS1000

[Crasherfromwayback]

501 Maico.Like keeping a poisonous snake in a glass case - you know you are never going to take it out and give it cuddle...not if you don't want to die.But nice and scary to look at.Got offered a 400 for a good price once....but it wasn't a 501,only a 501 would do.


I'm thinking I'd rather have this...

[Oscar]

I'm thinking I'd rather have this...

Bengt Aberg replica.....drool...

[Oscar]

H6 on Tardme - brings back a few memories.

[F5 Dave]

I'm thinking I'd rather have this...

Really? Look at the chain run, the engine is in an awkward place. Besides a TT500 would at best cough out high 30s in race trim, which was 10 or so more than std but they didn't like it. A friend has a nicely restored Maico in the US.

Had a picture of a 490 Sand Spider on my wall as a nipper. . . . Not that I would have been able to start it (then or probably now).

[Crasherfromwayback]

Bengt Aberg replica.....drool...

Oh yeah!!


Really? Look at the chain run, the engine is in an awkward place. Besides a TT500 would at best cough out high 30s in race trim, which was 10 or so more than std but they didn't like it. A friend has a nicely restored Maico in the US.

Had a picture of a 490 Sand Spider on my wall as a nipper. . . . Not that I would have been able to start it (then or probably now).

It's more how horn it looks than how they went...although they were pretty good for old skool 4 strokes!

Think I've got my hands on a nice RM400N for some vintage moto-x work. I had an RM400C at age 15...rode it to school for fun. Always wanted the 'N' though...one of the prettiest dirt bikes ever built I reckon.

[vifferman]

I visited a friend in Chch in the weekend - he had a beautifully restored Triumph 500, two pristine BSAs (a 250, and a Lightning 650) and some pre-unit 650, IIRC, that he was still putting together.
It fired me up about getting something similar, but when I got home, and thought about it, and had a quick gander on TardMe, even the bikes I thought were really kewl in the '70s would be a mission to keep on the road. I'd still like a Ducati one day - I've always loved the older 750s and 900s, but the bike I really lusted after when I was 17 was the 450 single ('Silver Shotgun').

Maybe a modern classic would be the way to go...
Hmmmmmm.......

[Crasherfromwayback]

501 Maico.Like keeping a poisonous snake in a glass case - you know you are never going to take it out and give it cuddle...not if you don't want to die.But nice and scary to look at.Got offered a 400 for a good price once....but it wasn't a 501,only a 501 would do.

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I'm sure you've probably got this site sussed...but just in case you ain't!

So many bikes worth drooling over here...
http://www.vintageworksbikes.com/

[Motu]

I'm thinking I'd rather have this...

Does it come with the step ladder? It'd be ok for you guys with 42in inseams,but I can't even see over the counter at the pub.

[Brian d marge]

This is it

coming along , started on the front end

I think this is going to be the last one:innocent:

Stephen

[Crasherfromwayback]

Does it come with the step ladder? It'd be ok for you guys with 42in inseams,but I can't even see over the counter at the pub.

Nah...I've got short legs too...but doesn't worry me if I can't touch the ground!

[Dodgyiti]

Maybe a modern classic would be the way to go...
Hmmmmmm.......

Harden up!

"What breaks can only make you stronger as you make it stronger"- from the Drag Racers Bible.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Excited myself soooooo much with (my own talk) of RM400N's that I just brought one!

Here be it. Look out vintage Moto-x NZ!!

[Armitage Shanks]

Excited myself soooooo much with (my own talk) of RM400N's that I just brought one!

Here be it. Look out vintage Moto-x NZ!!

Nice Bike Squirter :sunny:

Would my '01 CR500 , zero hour, still new ...last model Honda 2 Stroke 500 make it into the bracket as a classic ?

Surely ...?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Nice Bike Squirter :sunny:

Would my '01 CR500 , zero hour, still new ...last model Honda 2 Stroke 500 make it into the bracket as a classic ?

Surely ...?

Not yet. But keep it long enough and it'll be worth a shitload!

I had a CR480...left side kickstart as a yoff. C*nt of a thing.

[Armitage Shanks]

Not yet. But keep it long enough and it'll be worth a shitload!

I had a CR480...left side kickstart as a yoff. C*nt of a thing.

I'll hang on to it for a while then, know what you mean about the kickback thing ...I used to race a YZ360 , started it one morning with only a pair of trainers on, laces undone and no socks .....it kicked back and my leg was purple for a week....then it turned green:(

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'll hang on to it for a while then, know what you mean about the kickback thing ...I used to race a YZ360 , started it one morning with only a pair of trainers on, laces undone and no socks .....it kicked back and my leg was purple for a week....then it turned green:(

Most of the time they only bite if you don't show them who the boss is and kick them half heartedly. But when the kicker is on the left side...it was just plain awkward anyway!!!

[Indiana_Jones]

late 50's / early 60's Speed twin or Bonneville for me

-Indy

[Armitage Shanks]

Most of the time they only bite if you don't show them who the boss is and kick them half heartedly. But when the kicker is on the left side...it was just plain awkward anyway!!!

Hmmm, maybe back then they stood their Bikes up, Bike on the right , cheered their aggressors with a hoot and a finger in the air ..kicked the Bike alive with the right foot then ...jumped on !

Me thinks not somehow ....hmmm

[Oscar]

Not yet. But keep it long enough and it'll be worth a shitload!

I had a CR480...left side kickstart as a yoff. C*nt of a thing.

I still have a torn calf muscle sheath thingy from starting a YZ465 and not paying attention. It still gives me trouble 20+ years later...

[Motu]

Kickbacks from a 4 stroke are not much of a problem because they are so gutless - kickbacks from any 2 strokes are very savage.Never hurt myself on a 4 stroke,but 2 strokes have brought much,much pain and blood.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hmmm, maybe back then they stood their Bikes up, Bike on the right , cheered their aggressors with a hoot and a finger in the air ..kicked the Bike alive with the right foot then ...jumped on !

Me thinks not somehow ....hmmm

Believe it or not...I used to start the fucker standing on the left side of it. No matter how I tried...I couldn't train my left leg to start it. I'm a small guy anyway so need to jump on the fuckers to fire them up.


I still have a torn calf muscle sheath thingy from starting a YZ465 and not paying attention. It still gives me trouble 20+ years later...

Worst kickstart accident I've ever seen...a mate of mine had a DR370 engine stuffed into a modified RM250 frame way back when...made it street legal. The mirror was one of those cheap clamp on types...with the thread right through the clamp at the bottom. He kicked the beast...it kicked back. Unfortunately...he had the bars on the right lockstop...and the kickstart lever slammed his knee up into the bottom of the handle bar...the extra threaded bit of the mirror went right through his kneecap and impaled him on it.

Say ouch.

[MIXONE]

Kickbacks from a 4 stroke are not much of a problem because they are so gutless - kickbacks from any 2 strokes are very savage.Never hurt myself on a 4 stroke,but 2 strokes have brought much,much pain and blood.

I have to disagree.Out of tune XS650 broke my ankle.
A PE400 regularly used to tear the sole off workshoes.

[MIXONE]

Lotto wish list
Triumph XR75
Honda CBX
MV Augasta America.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Also like my Z1RTC back...:baby:

[Motu]

Out of tune XS650 broke my ankle.


Shit,my XS1 used to start idling when I was trying to find compression.Even had it start just turning on the ign.Don't know why they bothered fitting a kicksart to them,it was the easiest starting big twin I've ever had.

[MIXONE]

Shit,my XS1 used to start idling when I was trying to find compression.Even had it start just turning on the ign.Don't know why they bothered fitting a kicksart to them,it was the easiest starting big twin I've ever had.

Maybe the fact that I weighed 55 kg had some bearing on the outcome.It once backfired and blew the carbs off.:mad:

[The Viking]

Bridgestone GTR350, but with some spare GTO pipes & bars so you could swap them over as the mood took you. That T350 on TM atm looks pretty tasty too.
Hi Dave
Agree about the bridgestone, not many know off them.I have 3 myself. 1 allmost restored and two project.
Dont know if they are easy to find in New Zealand?

[Bren]

Old classic....Ariel Square Four ...just always liked them

Modern Classic...Suzuki GS850, Yamaha XS1, Honda CB500four, Suzuki RE5

[F5 Dave]

Hi Dave
Agree about the bridgestone, not many know off them.I have 3 myself. 1 allmost restored and two project.
Dont know if they are easy to find in New Zealand?
Not too many left after the rego laws changed in the 80s heavily taxing vehicles that no longer had spares being made and people were just thowing them in the harbour. At one stage New Plymouth port was shut down for 3 month clearing a reliable passageway for shipping vehicles past a Hodaka & Bridgestone underwater mountain.

[checks date] Nah I'm 3 days too early. We didn't have any officially imported as far as I'm aware.

[Ixion]

Shit,my XS1 used to start idling when I was trying to find compression.Even had it start just turning on the ign.Don't know why they bothered fitting a kicksart to them,it was the easiest starting big twin I've ever had.

I had that happen the other day with Scrap Iron. Parked up, turned the ignition off, then for some reason turned it on again a minute or so later (engine had def stopped turning). It made a burf and started running , gave me a right surprise. I knew old Daimlers and such could start on the switch but hadn't encountered it with a bike before. (it's got an electronic ignition)

[tzrbrett]

In the garage a:

BMW r75/5
Yamaha tt600
Yamaha Rz250
Yamaha Tzr250
Laverda 3cl
And 3 jotas.

all thats left is maybe a 900SS/MHR and RZ500

[BEAMER89]

Definately have a BMW R69s or a R90s if anyone knows were one is or have one they will sell me. Ta Graham

[joninety]

can someone suggest where to find info on the Barry Sheene Memorial run at Eastern Creek on the week end. I cant find anything on Mylaps or any logical sites. Pete Lodge ES2 Norton with Sam Smith riding has done a real good job there.

[ClassicActionChick]

My top three on the list have to be....

-1923 Temple Anzani

-1920 Indian Scout

-1910 Humber

[LBD]

Ducati F1 751, and 850 Tricolores and (Chalk and Cheese) RD 350 and Mach3 500

[KAWA Z]

Kawasaki Z1 Pilot 900 Super 4, Kawasaki Z1R, Kawasaki Z13000, Kawasaki KH500 & 750, Honda CB 750 Four K6, Yamaha XT500, Yamaha SR500, Honda Gold Wing GL1000, Triumph Hurricane, Norton Commando 850, BMW R90S, Ducati 900SS, Benelli 750 SEI

[Crasherfromwayback]

Kawasaki Z1R,

Been some really nice Z1R's come up on ebay of late. Including some gorgeous TC's. I thought I was gonna get one back after all these years missing mine!

[terry66]

have to be #1 sfc750 laverda #2 ducati 900ss #3 MV Agusta america, as you can see a definate Italian biasis, ahhh i can but dream

[kchoppy]

a bsa rocket or a gold flash would be nice.
have owned a couple bantams,1 a competition model

[Stylo]

Purple Tank T500 Suzuki Titan please...circa 1970 , then a Z1300 1979/80 ..........then a host of two stroke bikes that are'nt allowed in the world anymore becuase of global warming.

Go the Volcano's !

[roadracingoldfart]

I'm looking at a Honda V45 Sabre VF 750 S, at the moment, any one owned one?, good points bad points things to watch for, yep it is 27 yrs old, but its reasonably tidy for a shead sitter, I know I will be up for new tyres, fork seals, break pads, possibly rear shock, service, carbs clean and tune up.


That sir is a very scary bike , they go round corners in a straight line and go in a straight line like they are in a chicane.

Add to your list of mods .... weld the floppy bits up.

[roadracingoldfart]

WISH LIST =
Honda VF 1000 R
CBX750 F2 ( i miss my old one)
CB 1100 R

European wish list =

Ducati 851
Bimota DB1
Gilera Saturno single.

[marty]

another RS250 - '01 model (before that ugly silver)
Guzzi 1100 sport.
An old school 100ishcc Yamaha or Suzuki commuter
A mid-60's Lambretta

[Throttle]

When I was much younger I had a candy apple red GSX400F Katana, (an 82 I think). I loved that bike. It may not be much of a classic to many of you , but to me it always will be.
Also a Yamaha XS650, in a Cafe Racer style, hmmmm.
Oh, and a Triton that looks like this:

[lorenzo.V]

I quite like these, for different reasons...especially the one with the slightly severe rake angle...stability here we come! lol