Commuting on a classic

**KiwiGs** · 10th October 2009, 11:07

I use the missus' 86 VT250 for my 50km round trip commute.
Not much fun on the motorway, other than that it is all good.
Cheers

**Dodgyiti** · 12th October 2009, 18:16

Who is commuting on the oldest bike?

So we have a '72 Toaster, '71 Eldo, '67 Matchie, anyone in the early 60's? 50's? What else is there besides No brakes?

We are talking commuting, like in traffic daily right?
Last year was 23,000 on a '75 Guzzi and I thank my lucky stars it was a triple disc model, I would not want any less in heavy congestion and pouring rain.
I read in a classic bike magazine about some dude in London commuting on his Vincent Rapide. Yeah right.

**XRVrider** · 12th October 2009, 20:09

The wife rides her 66 Jawa 50 every day to work... in near original condition, cept the exhaust and a new paint job. (It's my avatar pic)

**Voltaire** · 12th October 2009, 20:27

Not only commuting but doing the shopping, room in the panniers for a roast chicken, veges and beer on one side and the laptop and tools in the other.

**BMWST?** · 16th October 2009, 13:47

commute on the r100gs...1989,its done at least 125 ks,wouldnt be surprised if its done 225km

**Eurodave** · 16th October 2009, 19:04

Originally Posted by Kickaha

How many of those are regoed?

I can neither confirm nor deny the prescence or not of rego on any particular bike at any point in time......

**rok-the-boat** · 16th October 2009, 20:20

I ride my 1982 DR500 about on the road regularly. Rebuilt it a couple of years ago - not perfect but it's paid for.

**curtiscbx** · 17th October 2009, 19:31

I commute on my Honda CBX750F 84 25 years old, it's just as good as any modern bike, until you get in the real twisty bits then it (I) get left behind. Old suspension & brakes.

Looks like we'll have to sell up soon, thanks to the ACC.

I've also got a 82 CZ250 Twin, but it's currently not registered.

Curt

**Bonez** · 18th October 2009, 07:41

My '76 CB550F has been pressed back into daily service. Thinking seriously about getting the CX500 (78 model) road legal due to this current bout of inclement weather. Or maybe just swap plates and paint it black

**rian** · 18th October 2009, 08:01

i ride a 1987 xt 400 to work every day, 30km each way. no gravel though, would be nice if there was an option of going that way.

**Bonez** · 18th October 2009, 08:04

Welcome to KB rian.

**StoneY** · 18th October 2009, 08:04

Originally Posted by swbarnett

As is my 1986 CBX550F2.

Actually, this is my ONLY vehicle (unless you count the wife's bike).

Took it round the east cape for a few days last week and had a ball

Is that the Integra model mate?

Dad had one, it did over 400k on the original cams and timing chains
Brilliant bike

**Bald Eagle** · 18th October 2009, 10:33

My daily ride and ONLY vehicle is my 86 VFR700 from Raumati to Wellington and recreational riding.

On rare occassions I am allowed to drive the wifes cage 1995 Nissan 200SX so everything is pre 21st century.

**KrazyGixxerBoy** · 18th October 2009, 10:36

Originally Posted by StoneY

Is that the Integra model mate?

Dad had one, it did over 400k on the original cams and timing chains
Brilliant bike

I had a CBX too. Onboard ventilated discs were a bit funny but overall a bloody good, reliable bike! Like StoneY, I ride an old GSXR1100 (but not as old as some of the other classics that are in this thread) Just sold my 88 Ducati Paso.