One you wish you kept.

[98tls]

A few here sharing an ale after a rather cold wee toddle about on our bikes this afternoon,rather than mix with the rabble (couple of them are long haired unshaven looking fuckers far beneath my status) ive elected to share my time with the without doubt clean shaven all knowing interweb motorcyclists on here and ask a question.(i asked the rabble but there reply was simply scull ya soft cock).For those with a few years under there belt which one.....:2guns:yea only one,would you have again if given the gift?After much thought i surprised myself to be honest and will kick off with the rather pristine Honda 500/4 i once had.

[Pussy]

My 1977 (bought new in 1978) XS650D Yamaha

[FJRider]

A Benelli 650 twin (Tornado I think it was)

[JimO]

1979 Kawasaki Z1r..sold it wished i hadnt

[98tls]

A Benelli 650 twin (Tornado I think it was)
Interesting,when a young fella the old man had a bloke working for him with a Sei,never seen one since.

[Fatt Max]

My old and beaten Lambretta back in London, circa 1982. Even had a root on that one night under a bus shelter in Shepherds Bush

[FJRider]

The Sei would have been the "Leyland P76" of the bike world. Before their time.... my opinion anyway ...:laugh:

[98tls]

My 1977 (bought new in 1978) XS650D Yamaha MMMMMMMMM,nice.Ive a rather sorry excuse for an XS tucked away,as you know.

[98tls]

The Sei would have been the "Leyland P76" of the bike world. Before their time.... my opinion anyway ...:laugh: Fair call mate.As a young fella it was at least interesting.

[FJRider]

My old and beaten Lambretta back in London, circa 1982. Even had a root on that one night under a bus shelter in Shepherds Bush

Everybody in (or has been in) England, has had a root in a bus shelter in Shepherds Bush ...<_<

[Coldrider]

XR600, want it didn't scare the shit of, it shook the shit out of.

[Big Dave]

No desire for any of the old dungers back. That's why I sold them.

[NewRob]

My old Yamaha RD250 LC in the early 90's :msn-wink:

[cs363]

I'm struggling to decide between the Ducati 900SS (bevel, black & gold...yummy) or the Suzuki Katana GSX1100SXZ.


Umm and maybe the black GSX1100XX I had...

Probably come down to which one was worth the most, seeing as it would be a collectors item anyway...

[98tls]

No desire for any of the old dungers back. That's why I sold them. :Offtopic:Surely, No idea if you have owned more than me but without doubt you have ridden more (bikes i mean ya ugly bugger :bleh:).Theres 2 or 3 i wish id kept to be honest.Not even one Dave?

[Motu]

I'd have them all back,I've only ever sold bikes so I could buy another one.I'd need a pretty big shed though.....

[cs363]

Everybody in (or has been in) England, has had a root in a bus shelter in Shepherds Bush ...<_<

:lol: That's not far from the truth.... :laugh:

[98tls]

I'd have them all back,I've only ever sold bikes so I could buy another one.I'd need a pretty big shed though..... To easy M,choose one.

[cs363]

To easy M,choose one.

Maybe you should make it a top three, like Miss World or whatever - you know, 1st prize and two runners up? (That would help me no end :lol:)

[98tls]

I'm struggling to decide between the Ducati 900SS (bevel, black & gold...yummy)
Make it a 78 and id agree.Not that theres much wrong with an 80.<_<

[zeocen]

I'm an old fart in a 27 year old's body.
Now that I'm not working 7 days a week and actually have annual leave (read: not self-employed!) I am longing for these two previous bikes I loved so much but used so little (well, the ZZR got used, the poor Bird had no life!)

Just itching for another sports tour whale in my garage.

Looking at that ZZR1100, though, only good memories come from it.

[Pussy]

I always wanted, but never owned, a black/gold SD 900....

[98tls]

Maybe you should make it a top three, like Miss World or whatever - you know, 1st prize and two runners up? (That would help me no end :lol:) Nope,just the one.

[cs363]

Make it a 78 and id agree.Not that theres much wrong with an 80.<_<

Fortunately it was a '78, as you say the later ones were still OK but i prefer the styling of the earlier model.

[98tls]

:doh:ONE CHOICE ONE BIKE.

[cs363]

I always wanted, but never owned, a black/gold SD 900....

Very fortunate for you Pussy, best admired than owned, the old Dramah's.... :laugh:

[_STAIN_]

One day would like to find, Ambassador 197 1st bike and CT2R Road Runner 120cc 2nd, all the others I rode and liked I still have.

[cs363]

Nope,just the one.

Bugger.....might have to think about this some more, where's the vino??

[Insanity_rules]

Everybody in (or has been in) England, has had a root in a bus shelter in Shepherds Bush ...<_<

Does a bus shelter in Acton count?

Ohhhhhhhhh It'd be tough between my RG 250 Walter Wolf or my FD VFR 750 if either of them were in the same condition as when I had them. Loved em both but for different reasons.

[98tls]

Very fortunate for you Pussy, best admired than owned, the old Dramah's.... :laugh: The old man started with an 860,looking back fuck it was an ugly thing compared to his SS,:doh:Fuck ya am in danger off basterdizing my own thread,back on topic then.:doh:

[FJRider]

Does a bus shelter in Acton count?



close enough ... :lol:

[98tls]

close enough ... :lol: :confused:Is your 3rd eye the blind one?

[FJRider]

:confused:Is your 3rd eye the blind one?

Third eye ... ??? I'm one eye'd ... can't ya tell ... :msn-wink:

[98tls]

Third eye ... ??? I'm one eye'd ... can't ya tell ... :msn-wink: Sweet,nothing wrong with your ears then,back on topic fark ya.

[Ixion]

Velocette Venom.

[98tls]

Velocette Venom. Really?you had one?I watched the restoration of a 650SS Norton in the lounge when a young fella and it was a case of "one day".Sadly it never happened though i do know that the bike in question resides in Auckland,funnily enough it moved into the lounge not long after the old lady moved out.:laugh:

[Big Dave]

Not even one Dave?

Nah. I like other people's old stuff.

[98tls]

Nah. I like other people's old stuff. Fair call,though speaking from experiance if you give in to temptation it can get difficult.:doh:

[BMWST?]

i would prolly hate it if i rode it now but my ducati S2,with 40 mm carbs and contis.Was one of the last to come in like that.Most of the others had 32 and la franconis(or something)

[mnkyboy]

As much grief as it gave me my 75 cb200

Rode it for ages around rotovegas with no WOF/REGO/License

Broke down heaps but ran really well on a 1:4 ratio of methanol (for about 30 mins:confused:)

[kevfromcoro]

CBX 1000 6 cylinder jobby..
wish i had of kept that..............

[LBD]

I'm an old fart in a 27 year old's body.
.

N I am a 27 year old in an ole farts body...wanna swap?

77 XT 500...majik...really wish I still had it...

[Fatt Max]

Does a bus shelter in Acton count?

Close enough 'suppose.....:eek:

[Voltaire]

1978 R100RS I bought in London in 1990. Rebuilt everything, twin plug heads, 40mm dells, frame braces, lightened clutch, cast iron discs...etc...and the two sets of Krauser heads that I had for it.
By BMW standards it was a rocket...
Brought it back and sold it......:no:
59SUA....where are you now....( carfax tells me the plates have being changed)

[driftn]

My 89 PEPSI RGV 250. It was a genuine one not just a repaint. Not every bodys cup of tea but it was a real goodun.
Isold it to a young fella who did not like the paint job so he painted it black. If I were not riding when I saw it I would have punched him.

[marty]

My mint as Aprilia RS250

[Maki]

My 89 PEPSI RGV 250. It was a genuine one not just a repaint. Not every bodys cup of tea but it was a real goodun.
Isold it to a young fella who did not like the paint job so he painted it black. If I were not riding when I saw it I would have punched him.

AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
The horror.

[crazyhorse]

I'm gonna be different on here - I have an SV650 and a GSXR1000. And although I have ridden many bikes, I am really happy with what I have.

But one day........ I will need to change. But the big question will be. To WHAT?????


hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, decisions, decisions, decisions. :no:

[wickle]

Suzuki TS400, with modern adv tyres

[James Deuce]

No question: RC30.

[BAD DAD]

TX650 never let me down once. Betrayed that loyal service by selling it to pay for OE. Regretted it before, during and since.

[Katman]

I've kept it.

[rosie631]

My old ironhead sporty

[onearmedbandit]

My first GSXR750, 1985 model. Blueprinted and balanced engine, lowered gearing, enlarged flatside carbs. Was a minter too. Why would I have it back? It was my first gixxer, and it was the bike on which I paralysed my arm. My brother sold it for me when I was in hospital. Never, ever make important decisions when just out of ICU and under the influence of hospital grade pain relief.

[Number One]

My old Babyblade (Honda CBR250rr) :bye:

[beyond]

I had a ball on my Yamaha RD350.

Still.... nothing beats the GSX1400 :)

[Ixion]

Really?you had one?..

Yes. But back then they weren't anything special, everybody was on Briddish iron.Things like Norton 650s (and BSA, Triumph, Matchy, AJS etc ditto) were just part of the scenery.

In retrospect , the "best" bike I ever had. But back then it was my transport, I couldn't afford a bike just as a hobby.

And a Velo Venom (especially with an Amal GP crab) is NOT a good bike for commuting.

And I was young and stupid.

[Madness]

My old mint GSXR750H and the CRM250, that was fun!

[klingon]

I wish I still had my Volty :(


Oh that's right, I DO still have my Volty! :clap:


The Volty and I will never be parted. :love:

[Hailwood]

I always wanted, but never owned, a black/gold SD 900....


I owned 2 of them 1981 and an 82 and would either of them back. The 81 had 40mm del orto carbs and both had conti pipes. No dramahs with either of them...sounded great and looked superb..mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Motu]

To easy M,choose one.

I guess it would have to be the Rickman Metisse then,and not just because it was a rare handbuilt bike.It was like the mythical sword in those fantasy books and movies - the stable boy picks it up,and suddenly he is transformed into a powerful leader,possessing great knowledge and skill,able to vanquish any enemy before him.

I was just a dumb kid (well,21,but a late developer),and when I sat on the bike possessed skills far beyond what I had learned.It looked like I was a pretty good rider,but I always knew it was just the bike,and was always astonished when it transformed a mistake into something only an expert rider could do.But even though it wasn't me - it did transform me into a far better rider than I could of ever been without it.And I guess that is the message behind all those fantasy stories....unlocking the skills within....

I've had a lot of good and bad bikes before and after - but none have ever dragged me up unwilling to new levels.

[SARGE]

A few here sharing an ale after a rather cold wee toddle about on our bikes this afternoon,rather than mix with the rabble (couple of them are long haired unshaven looking fuckers far beneath my status) ive elected to share my time with the without doubt clean shaven all knowing interweb motorcyclists on here and ask a question.(i asked the rabble but there reply was simply scull ya soft cock).For those with a few years under there belt which one.....:2guns:yea only one,would you have again if given the gift?After much thought i surprised myself to be honest and will kick off with the rather pristine Honda 500/4 i once had.

i had a nice 85 VmaX that i wish i had kept..we had a group of guys that had old Z1000's , Katanas and 'Max's with hard pan rear suspension and 6 foot wheelie bars ( legal in the States back at the time).. every stoplight ( both in my hometown) was a dragstrip...:Police:

[sondela]

Oi all you people ought to be out riding! Had a great run to Akaroa with the Ities this morning =))
I loved loved and adored my old Mk11 Le Mans Guzzi, wish I could have kept it to ride every alternative Akaroa GP on...

[gwigs]

CB 350 k4....Rhonda the Honda.

[Maki]

No bike, but my early ninties Peugeot 106 Rallye was a peach. Brilliant, dry weight about 800kg.

[Kickaha]

1978 R100RS I bought in London in 1990. Rebuilt everything, twin plug heads, 40mm dells, frame braces, lightened clutch, cast iron discs...etc...and the two sets of Krauser heads that I had for it.


mmmmmm Krauser (http://www.beemergarage.com/documents/krauser.pdf) Wouldn't mind a MKM1000 myself

Don't really have a "One I wish I'd kept" although I currently have one I think I will always keep

[slofox]

None of the ones I sold. They were all crap in some way...the current bike outdoes any of them, believe it or not. (yes, I have lead a sheltered life...)


The one I really loved, my 250cc Benelli had some unbelievably stupid design faults (electrical). Fix those and I would have ten of them...

[roadracingoldfart]

I sold my old race / road bike about 8 yrs ago and really regret doing that. It was a CB400/4 with a 455 big bore , yoshi F1 cam , RSC valves n springs , RSC close ratio box, heavy duty clutch , 28mm slide carbs , double front disks , , all the normal 80s fruit and it was a little honey. Won me a few titles and was a really fun road bike before they took all the corners away. Std they were about 32 HP but this little monster had 52 and was just plain fun to ride. I called it grin factor.

Still , I now have the CBR 400rr and as nobody wants to buy that I guess I should make it the bike I never sell , this week anyway.

Paul.

[SPman]

The YL1, the T250, the S3, the GT750, the 750SS, the....
well....all of them, really

[Conquiztador]

My 48 Panhead rigid chop.

[Hitcher]

I occasionally hanker for my ZRX1200R and my FJR1300T.

[rosie631]

My 48 Panhead rigid chop.

Got any pics?

[NordieBoy]

'93 Gilera Nordwest.

Havn't sold it yet but know I'll regret it when I do.
Hasn't been ridden for 3 years or so :(

[Conquiztador]

Got any pics?

In album in my profile there is one.

[taff1954]

66 Tiger 90 - the pillock I sold it to binned it trying to outrun a cop car. Should never have sold it.:weep:

[Thunder 8]

Bloody hell a whole lot if i had the chance but the CBX is one i wish id kept.:doh: Mostly coz of the howling banshee sound it made when revved thru the six into one i had on it.

[BIG DOUG]

1969 rocket 3 first bike I restored,at least I know where it is.

[gatch]

My first bike 89 rg50h.

Did 110 with a tail wind, was hilarious, caning it through the gears thinking you must look like some kind of racer, when in reality it didn't actually accelerate it just made a louder hum..

[Dodgyiti]

1969 Suzuki 350 2 stroke twin roadbike. Someone had given it the full custom paint job during the 70's so it had sprayed lace and mulitcoloured bubbles all in super toxic metalflakes which in its self should have been preserved.
I did not have the skill base to keep it running as good as it could because it was very tricky to keep tuned.
Wish I had it now, I could have it running sweetly but I was 17 and had not gathered enough knowledge at that stage, I just wanted a bike that went well every day.

[Big Dave]

I was thinking about several machines I'm glad I got rid of.

[Motu]

Maybe I bought one of them? I'm always waiting for someone to get sick of trying to fix their bike,then dump the POS for a song.Bottom feeders get the pick of the garbage.

[vfxdog]

Bought new, ran it for 6 years. Fast, well made, great noise, no problems. Was something of a revelation after Triumph Tridents and Norton Commandos. Should never have parted with it. Have kept almost everything else I ever purchased. Could explain the divorce.

[Pedrostt500]

1980 Yamaha TT 500 H, actualy had 2 of them, the only real braking was engine braking, but a true Thumper.

[coffeejunkie]

Well my partner keeps saying.....wish i still had my TL, he got rid of it for the buell so dont know if it counts as one he had when......

[StoneY]

My old XR200RD 83, went anyfuckinwhereatallnoworries like
On the back wheel too often enough
:wari:

[Big Dave]

Maybe I bought one of them? I'm always waiting for someone to get sick of trying to fix their bike,then dump the POS for a song.Bottom feeders get the pick of the garbage.

Did you ever have a GS850G or a CB450?

[Motu]

A CB450 did pass through my hands.I don't consider 4 cyl bikes even if they are free...in fact I don't consider 4 cyl bikes bikes at all.

[Ixion]

A CB450 did pass through my hands.I don't consider 4 cyl bikes even if they are free...in fact I don't consider 4 cyl bikes bikes at all.

Yeah? Didn't have a stuffed gearbox did it?

I almost bought a CB450. Had a stuffed gearbox. Put down deposit 'n all. Then while I was scrabbling round raising the rest, the filthy cunt sold it from under me to someone else? I bet it was you, y'bastard.

[mossy1200]

I have had a few but wouldnt mind my guzzi1100sport back to use for trips and holidays.

[Motu]

Ah,the wrecks that have passed through my hands.....I was once asked to pick up a scooter under a hedge,one thing a friend forgot to clean up after he moved out.So I went and picked up the Puch,a 175 with the twin rubber saddles.I dumped it around the back of the house and left it there,a couple of months later as a diversion from doing real work I wondered if it would run.With a leadhead nail as an ignition key and fresh fuel it was a runner.I used it as a runabout and commuter at times - I was determined that if it even so much as stalled at the lights,I'd remove my BSA number plate and just walk away.And then one day someone asked if I would sell it.WTF??? That's like selling horse poo....why would someone pay money for such excrement? But $75 for nothing? Why not?.....Oh where is my scooter now??!!!!

Another time someone wheeled in a 1969 Yamaha AT1,the very first of them with a white tank and the cute carrier,electric start too.I got it running,but the main bearings were rooted...so he just left it with me.I coasted it down the drive,behind the house,and lent it against the water tank....and it never moved from there,I just mowed around it.I pulled the brake and clutch levers off it to use on my KT250.I pulled the 18 front wheel off and put it on the front of my XR200 for dirt track racing.When I shifted some years later I dragged it onto the front verge with the rest of the old bikes,and it was gone in a few hours.Bloody hell - the first AT1,and I threw it away!

[Skunk]

I wish I'd kept my KZ550 and my ZRX1100. Really miss the KZ...

[NordieBoy]

1979 XR250Z
Brilliant engine, great seat, sweet forks, not great rear sussies.

I miss it :(

[StoneY]

Did you ever have a GS850G or a CB450?

Ive had BOTH those bikes :niceone:
One was a mates i 'looked after' for 7 months, lol (the GS):Oops: