Classic/Vintage Bikes

**lb99** · 2nd November 2008, 18:17

I have a 72 Z200, (awesome around town), and a 72 RD350 whith a heap of goodies waiting to be re assembled, I cant wait,......mmmmm old 2 stroke

the newest I have is a 82 cbx400.

**Subike** · 2nd November 2008, 18:30

I'll just stick with my Yamaha 1979 XS1100E.
Not that it is standard anymore, but we respect each other.
The bonus for me is that i can pull her apert and fix anything she decides to anoy me with.
Yeap I would like a "modern" bike, but the codt of keeping them on th road means I would still ride the xsessive more .
If I had a choice of another older bike, it would ave to be a 1984 4 speed chain drive 1100 Harley Davidson Evo sportster. Painted burgandy /slate.
Or a 85 liberty 1100 sporty, just dont seem to be able to fine one.

**chrisso** · 4th November 2008, 16:39

Originally Posted by Subike

I'll just stick with my Yamaha 1979 XS1100E.
Not that it is standard anymore, but we respect each other.
The bonus for me is that i can pull her apert and fix anything she decides to anoy me with.
Yeap I would like a "modern" bike, but the codt of keeping them on th road means I would still ride the xsessive more .
If I had a choice of another older bike, it would ave to be a 1984 4 speed chain drive 1100 Harley Davidson Evo sportster. Painted burgandy /slate.
Or a 85 liberty 1100 sporty, just dont seem to be able to fine one.

I got me an XS1100 to-1980 model; 210,000 ks,still goin strong

Subike, cant locate sidecover.The spare I got is fucked. Sorry I forgot about this untill last week_Chrisso

**Forest** · 11th November 2008, 21:03

I made the mistake of buying my dream bike earlier in the year. I call it a mistake because having acquired the machine I have always wanted, I'm finding that I don't want to ride it as I can't stand the idea of damaging it! Damn thing belongs in a museum.

So I'm currently negotiating to buy an mid-seventies BMW R75/6 airhead. Something I can take apart, ride in the rain, and just generally enjoy.

**Motu** · 11th November 2008, 22:28

That's why I got the 1987 R65 - it's also black and looks the part.I am able to use the lego set BMW provided with 25 years of airheads and some K stuff to make it into several of the bikes I desire.I am able to pull anything apart with ease...and actually be able to see the parts I want to work on without removing half the bike first.Nearly everything I need can be got from BMW,they still support the airhead range....and everything else can be found in Max Headroom's shed.Car starter,car alternator,car ign module....basic,basic,basic.A 21 year old motorcycle that can tour the South Island tomorrow,and will need the oil checked twice on the trip.A practical classic.

**Voltaire** · 19th November 2008, 20:01

Originally Posted by Motu

and everything else can be found in Max Headroom's shed.Car .

Max's shed is an awesome place. I have an R90 motor in bits on the bench at the moment, its 30 plus years old and has never been apart...new bearing and rings and I think it will be a good runner. Whip out the 500 from the r50/5 and whoooohooo a BMW sleeper....LOL.

**Paul in NZ** · 19th November 2008, 20:13

I don't have any old bikes - they are only just run in ;-) Why one of em even has an electric starting button... 'mazin'

**Paul in NZ** · 19th November 2008, 20:14

Originally Posted by Voltaire

Whip out the 500 from the r50/5 and whoooohooo a BMW sleeper....LOL.

Yeah - they make me yawn too

**Voltaire** · 19th November 2008, 21:43

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Yeah - they make me yawn too

Yes I used to yawn too after riding mine....from Munich to London non stop or three Elefantreffens....very tiring...

**ntst8** · 20th November 2008, 17:21

Been going Commando since 1984...

1973 850 Interstate

**chrisso** · 20th November 2008, 17:24

Cool! Nortons dont leak oil eh, they mark their spot

Im thinking of getting another old Z1 1000...fetching a fair bit these days

**Voltaire** · 20th November 2008, 19:42

Who do you ask to set up a Forum???
Seems if there is one for pocket bikes, skootahs, motards there should be one for Classic Bikes...or maybe they are worried about oil dripping everywhere.

Us old bike owners need a place to call out own!!!!

**McJim** · 20th November 2008, 19:47

When I lived up in Auckland I felt like I had a classic coz it was 10 years old. Everyone else up that way seems to have bikes no older than 3 years.

I would love to get an old Brit at some point....like a Beeza Gold star mmmmm

**Reckless** · 20th November 2008, 20:00

Had my old girl for 18 years! Off the road at the moment for a bit of a tart up. But she's a good one!
There's a Z1R on T/me at the moment! Needs a bit of work but its all there by the looks of it!