Tricky-Ricky Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Since there have been a few bike related threads lately, i thought i would start a new one relating to those you have owned/built bikes (preferably) in the past, been hunting thought my old photos and dug some up. Being an old git, i have a slight advantage, but i thought it would be an interesting topic, are there any old school bikers lurking on here? Here are a few old pics of some of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Since there have been a few bike related threads lately, i thought i would start a new one relating to those you have owned/built (preferably) in the past, been hunting thought my old photos and dug some up. Being an old git, i have a slight advantage, but i thought it would be an interesting topic, are there any old school bikers lurking on here? Here are a few old pics of some of mine. I am in no way "OLD", but really like the 4th one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 That was one of my early ones, my favourite's of that bunch are first and last, obviously not too many older bike fans here then:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I only got into bikes in 1999 so mine would be a bit new for this thread:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 I only got into bikes in 1999 so mine would be a bit new for this thread:) The Z650 streetfighter is from around that era, but i guess its more aimed at customs/older customs. Here is a couple more:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Some nice machines, all my pics are of superbikes and the odd enduro machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 The Z650 streetfighter is from around that era, but i guess its more aimed at customs/older customs. Here is a couple more:) 2nd one looks pretty cool, plain, simple... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Nice Bikes, I'd have one if I could justify leaving it in the garage for the 2days or so sunshine we get up here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaruss Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Some nice bikes there I had bikes from the mid 70's but sadly i dont have any pics to show (only my last one), heres a list though of what i had. 1976 Yamaha FS1E 1977 Harley Davidson 125 1978 Yamaha XS250 1977 Honda CB550 1977 Honda Goldwing 1980 Kawasaki Z1000 MKII 1977 Honda 750 F1 Then a few years gap. 1978 Kawasaki Z650 1989 Honda CBR400 1989 Suzuki GSXR400 which i did streetfighter style (pictured) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Looks similar to my first bike all those years ago, except not in optional gay "sesame street" livery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Can we combine this with long hair nostalgia ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Can we combine this with long hair nostalgia ? No! why are you missing yours:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 No! why are you missing yours:p Yes ! Ive had a few bikes, but nothing large capacity although I have a full licence. The only photo I have I can post is my first, a KH250. Words cannot describe the feeling I had when I picked this up, the most exciting moment of my young life. As you can tell from my expression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Some nice bikes there 1976 Yamaha FS1E 1980 Kawasaki Z1000 MKII 2 classics there 50cc to 1000cc A few years infront of me i think, 1982 i can remember going on a Z1000 my mate owned, i had a few years of riding around on all sorts of thing including Fizzes, monkey bikes Another one was a Yam RD250 We had a scramble course very close to home so anything would do as long as it moved (before the 'Desert' was famous) Then i got my first Capri and decided the comforts of a car we more my taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Yes ! Ive had a few bikes, but nothing large capacity although I have a full licence. The only photo I have I can post is my first, a KH250. Words cannot describe the feeling I had when I picked this up, the most exciting moment of my young life. As you can tell from my expression. Nice hair or is that your helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 For fun what about Tri-Z 250, had to be very careful to keep lefts away from the tyre they could eat you. It used to go like a crosser, very fast just difficult to manouver at slow speeds. My kids used to love being towed (like water skiing) in a tyre behind the bike on airfields when we were off roading I suppose it could be though of as dangerous really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 When I was 19 and on my third year of riding bikes (on the road, been on 2 wheels since I was 8), I bought an RG500, best, worst and scariest bike I ever owned. 100hp in a powerband as wide as a human hair, on early 80s tyres and suspension, it was a hoot! Taught me loads about riding bkies though. I was looking at getting one again last year but theyre just stupid cash now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Yes ! Ive had a few bikes, but nothing large capacity although I have a full licence. The only photo I have I can post is my first, a KH250. Words cannot describe the feeling I had when I picked this up, the most exciting moment of my young life. As you can tell from my expression. LOL! nice flairs;) Does anyone remember the KH500cc triple, rubber frame and a 500RPM power band, you couldn't wear flairs on one of them;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 LOL! nice flairs;) Does anyone remember the KH500cc triple, rubber frame and a 500RPM power band, you couldn't wear flairs on one of them;) I remember it well, and the 750 too. Mach 1 or similar ?? I almost bought the 750 triple in '82 but was refused the finance. Considering the damage I did with the 250 it was probably a good thing. They were the sexiest bikes out there in the '70s IMO. My head was turned by the Yamaha RD350LC in the '80s, then I found Toyotas gave me a bigger buzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcol Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 ok lets have a proper classic, a Vincent Black lightning 1955 edition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 ok lets have a proper classic, a Vincent Black lightning 1955 edition Nice but high maintenance, have you owned one? Out of all the bikes I've owned, discounting Jap bikes, i would have to say my Bonnie lowrider was the nicest and most reliable, although the Sportster came a close second, took that to the south of France and back with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcol Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Ive never had the privilage of owning one but a mate of mine on the west coast of ireland has one and it it as good today as it was new, and surprisingly fast (mind you on those fookin roads in galway a skateboard seems fast) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Talking of classics, i am surprised nobody noticed the pic of the 1912 Harley Davidson 8XE that i slipped in, did a restoration for somebody, but only completed 95% due to a difference of opinion with my client as to his not wanting to use std HD colours, shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaruss Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I remember it well, and the 750 too. Mach 1 or similar ?? I almost bought the 750 triple in '82 but was refused the finance. Considering the damage I did with the 250 it was probably a good thing. They were the sexiest bikes out there in the '70s IMO. Ahh the one known as the widowmaker. They are fetching silly money now. Saw one at our local pub bike nights last year and the guy had joined an extra barrel on to make it a 4 cylinder 1000cc. He'd made a real good job of it, looked factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 ok lets have a proper classic, a Vincent Black lightning 1955 edition Thats cool, my Dad had a black shadow when he was a lad, he said at the time it was the fastest bike about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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