What other bikes have you owned over the years?

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Honda S90
Velocette LE MKII 200
Lambretta TV175
Lambretta GP200
Honda CB200
Honda CB 400T
Laverda Jota
Honda CX500
Kawasaki GPz 550
Honda CB200
Honda Valkyrie
HondaST1300
Kawasaki KLR 650
Honda Valkyrie

[RDKLL]

Cool thread Dave  

I'm 72 and have been riding since I was 14 with some time off from 1970 - 1987 to raise a family.
Here's my list:

13) ?  

Take a ride on the Super Duke GT

[Gryphon]

Not as impressive as some, but still not too bad:

1974 Honda CB360L
197? Hodaka Super Rat 100cc
1973 Moto Guzzi 850 Eldorado
1977 Harley XLCH Sportster
1984 Harley FXST Softail (full custom)
1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard (killed by deer)
1998 Honda Valkyrie Tourer
1969 BMW R90/2 (Conversion)

[bassman]

I can't remember years but I've owned most all breeds, and even 2 of some. Started on dirt bikes in the mid 60s on Yamahas and Bultacos, and then moved to street bikes. 2-650 Yamaha lard haulers, 750 Honda, Kaws- 1-500, 1-750, 2-900s. 2-Goldthings,  1-Interstate, several Harleys - Electra glides Ultras, Street Glide, 1-Springer I still have, 2 -Valkyries, one of which I still have, Jade & black called Snot. Prolly missed some but that's close. I love older bikes, even if neglected. Then I get to rebuild them. Both my Springer and current Valk were just that. Now the both shine like a diamond in a goats ass.

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Hooter....did you go through basic training in Ft Knox by any chance?  Interestingly, was just talking to a couple folks this past weekend that did which is where they heard that phrase for the first time and it has stuck with them for 50+ years......

[old2soon]

I can't remember years but I've owned most all breeds, and even 2 of some. Started on dirt bikes in the mid 60s on Yamahas and Bultacos, and then moved to street bikes. 2-650 Yamaha lard haulers, 750 Honda, Kaws- 1-500, 1-750, 2-900s. 2-Goldthings,  1-Interstate, several Harleys - Electra glides Ultras, Street Glide, 1-Springer I still have, 2 -Valkyries, one of which I still have, Jade & black called Snot. Prolly missed some but that's close. I love older bikes, even if neglected. Then I get to rebuild them. Both my Springer and current Valk were just that. Now the both shine like a diamond in a goats ass.

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Hooter....did you go through basic training in Ft Knox by any chance?  Interestingly, was just talking to a couple folks this past weekend that did which is where they heard that phrase for the first time and it has stuck with them for 50+ years......

               Could be wrong but I'm thinkin first time I heard the-shinin like a diamond in a billy goats ass-wuz when I moved to Texas. Texans had some other good uns. Which I won't go into here. RIDE SAFE.

[six2go #152]

Cool thread Dave  

I'm 72 and have been riding since I was 14 with some time off from 1970 - 1987 to raise a family.
Here's my list:

13) ?  

Take a ride on the Super Duke GT

Does it come with an "orange & black stepladder"? 

[hubcapsc]

Cool thread Dave  

I'm 72 and have been riding since I was 14 with some time off from 1970 - 1987 to raise a family.
Here's my list:

13) ?  

Take a ride on the Super Duke GT

Does it come with an "orange & black stepladder"? 

I almost hurt myself trying to swing a leg over a new 500cc KTM dirt bike 

-Mike

[specialdose]

    Still ride my 73 Z1 kawasaki Bought her new March 1973. Serial # 6253. My Phat Gurl will bust her ass but I love the sound at 10k
through the baffleless Vance & Hines 4 into 1.

[old2soon]

    Still ride my 73 Z1 kawasaki Bought her new March 1973. Serial # 6253. My Phat Gurl will bust her ass but I love the sound at 10k
through the baffleless Vance & Hines 4 into 1.

             Had a 4 into 1 on my 500/4 Honda and around 8 G and up she would SCREAM. Pushed it to 11500 one night and did not hurt her. Get into a down town area bout oh dark thirty and let er rip. Course you Only wanted to do that twice and then split!  RIDE SAFE.

[bassman]

1958 Cushman Eagle
1973 Honda CB750
1978 Yamaha XS Eleven Special
1984 Honda GL1200 Goldwing
1998 Honda Valkyrie Tourer

[Hooter]

I can't remember years but I've owned most all breeds, and even 2 of some. Started on dirt bikes in the mid 60s on Yamahas and Bultacos, and then moved to street bikes. 2-650 Yamaha lard haulers, 750 Honda, Kaws- 1-500, 1-750, 2-900s. 2-Goldthings,  1-Interstate, several Harleys - Electra glides Ultras, Street Glide, 1-Springer I still have, 2 -Valkyries, one of which I still have, Jade & black called Snot. Prolly missed some but that's close. I love older bikes, even if neglected. Then I get to rebuild them. Both my Springer and current Valk were just that. Now the both shine like a diamond in a goats ass.

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Hooter....did you go through basic training in Ft Knox by any chance?  Interestingly, was just talking to a couple folks this past weekend that did which is where they heard that phrase for the first time and it has stuck with them for 50+ years......

No sir, I heard that from my D.I. about boots and shoes. Wasn't trained there but evidently that saying has gotten around some.

[Crackerborn]

Let’s see,
Honda Mini 50 (think my brother still has it)
Suzuki 125 (converted to go cart power plant)
Bultaco Astro 250 (totaled)
Suzuki 185 (sold)
Yamaha 360 (sold)
Then I got my drivers permit,
Honda CL450 (wore it out)
BSA Lightning 500 (traded)
Suzuki 305 (two-stroke) (traded)
Triumph Bonneville 650 (traded)
Honda 190 (sold)
Kawasaki 500/3 (traded for the 750/3)
Kawasaki 750/3 (sold, wish I had kept the 500/3)
Kawasaki 650 (sold)
Kawasaki 900 (traded)
Suzuki GS1100 G (sold)
Suzuki GS1100 chain drive (set up as drag bike, totaled)
HD Knucklehead 74CI (’39) (sold)
BMW R50 (traded)
HD Sportster(s) (sold, traded, gave one away to a niece as wedding gift)
HD Heritage Softail (sold)
HD Tour Glide(s) (sold mostly, had a few for parts)
HD Ultra Glide (sold)
Suzuki Hayabusa GSX (sold, too fast to own)
Honda VTX1800 (sold)
Norton Commander 850 (still own)
Honda GL1500CT (still own)
Honda GL1500CF (still own)

I know there are many I have forgotten and the order of ownership on the bikes listed is hardly correct. I have bought, restored (or at least returned to running condition) and sold many that I never intended to keep. The BMW R50 is one such that I held on to for several years as a reliable, smooth runner that was just fun to ride. I have owned several HD, Norton, Triumph, and BSA bikes circa late ‘60’s to late ’70’s that I rode only once or twice before they went up for sale. I wanted a Valkyrie in 2000 and decided not to look at new at that time. In 2002 I decided to buy new once again but was convinced by a Honda salesman that Valkyrie’s were nothing but a problem and being discontinued.  I finally got a Large Lady in November 2014 and now have two (what problems?). 

[RainMaker]

All Hondas

1970 CL70 Street Scrambler (bought new when I was 15)
1970 CL350 Street Scrambler (basket case - rebuilt it)
1972 CB500 K1
1973 CB350-Four (project bike)
1981 GL1100I GoldWing
1983 CB450 Nighthawk
1998 Valkyrie Tourer
2000 Valkyrie Interstate (current ride)

[kruzn]

Hmmm...let's see...

In approximate order of ownership since 1972...
1965   Honda CB450
1964   Honda CL77 305 Scrambler
1973   Honda CL350 Scrambler
1974   BMW   R90/6
1975   Honda CB550
1980   Yamaha XS1100 Special
2002   Ridley Speedster
1980   Honda CM400A
1981   Honda CM450A
1980   Suzuki GN400 Cafe Racer
1990   Yamaha XV250 Route 66
1982   Suzuki GS750
1972   Honda CB350
1959   Wards Riverside Moped

Still own:
1997   Honda GL1500C Valkyrie           (bought new...still in love!) 
2002   Boss Hoss V8 32 Roadster Trike (wife rides this one now!) 
1976   Honda CB550F Super Sport       (cafe racer project - just started)
1972   Triumph Chopper                     (old-school hardtail chopper project - 80% done)
1973   Honda CL100 Scrambler           (wife's dad's old bike - restoration project someday)

Cruisin' Dave
VRCC #46
CMA
AMA
V8 Bike Riders

[Leathel]

I have owned a bunch of Honda XL & XR bikes from 79- 125-600CC bikes that were road registered, and a few that weren't ..loved the XR500A for wheel stands

then I got my first cruiser in 2010?
2005 Aero
1993 VT1100c

Current bikes
1998 GL1500C
1986 XR250
2002 DRZ400
2000 TTR230 (4 the kids to use)
TRX300

[vanagon40]

196? Honda S65
197? Honda CB360
2001 Valkyrie
1982 Honda SilverWing 500I (forgot to list this one originally)

I got my first for my 13th birthday (in 1971). 196? Honda S65. I ended up buying 2 more for parts and had the whole corner of the garage filled with parts. Because it was a street bike that we rode off-road, second gear failed on every one I ever saw. Not mine, but looked like this



I bought the CB360 in the early 80s.

Got my Valkyrie in 2006; SilverWing in 2012.

I also a Honda 250R 4 wheeler in the late 80s, early 90s. Put me in the hospital for 3 days when I flipped it and put the footpeg through my tibia.

Finally, I have a 1999 Derbi Manhattan 50cc scooter I bought for my kids. Only new bike I bought.

[gregk]

Riding since 82,
KZ 400
83 Venture for 14 years, at 36,m I R&R the shift forks - MFG defect
85 ?  1200 Thunderbolt Buell , won, sold 2yr later.
85 ? 750 Virago, around 2000yr,  gift, used once, put in barn
2000 Valk IS, in 2002

[cookiedough]

196? Honda S65
197? Honda CB360
2001 Valkyrie

I got my first for my 13th birthday (in 1971). 196? Honda S65. I ended up buying 2 more for parts and had the whole corner of the garage filled with parts. Because it was a street bike that we rode off-road, second gear failed on every one I ever saw. Not mine, but looked like this



I bought the CB360 in the early 80s.

Got my Valkyrie in 2006.

I also a Honda 250R 4 wheeler in the late 80s, early 90s. Put me in the hospital for 3 days when I flipped it and put the footpeg through my tibia.

Finally, I have a 1999 Derbi Manhattan 50cc scooter I bought for my kids. Only new bike I bought.

I see that nice looking older lady in the background is laughing her keester off you on that scoot...

Just kidding,  I drove my scoot (although bigger 250cc) 110 miles yesterday since chance of rain and it did rain, otherwise would have taken the Valk.  Man, roads get slippery at first rainfall put my foot down on pavement and sort of glad I had 350lbs. to hold up vs. 850..

[gorm5]

1. 1986 450 Honda Nighthawk
2. 1984 Honda CB 650
3. 1997 Honda Valkyrie standard (still own)
4. 2005 BMW K1200LT (still own)

I've already told my wife that when I retire I am getting a 3rd bike. It will be a Harley. Not because of the bike, but because the community is so active and large.

[jdp]

I'm a Harley tech and owned and rode nothing but Harley's until I had the chance to ride a valkyrie and that was it ,sold all but 2 of my 13 Harley's and have a interstate for my coast to coast bike and a tour model to jump around with, best motorcycle I have ever rode, no complaints except I wish Honda would make a new one that looks like the old ones. And thanks for keeping this club open and website going. Have a safe summer. Oh yeah its nice to run into ther valkyrie riders that don't act like a tough guy,

[Romeo]

1954 Allstate scooter.
1971 cb350
1972 Suzuki 500 Titan
1972 cb450
1975 550 Suzuki
1983 cb1000 custom
1999 Valk tourer
1975 cb550 cafe
2001 Valk Interstate

[gordonv]

no complaints except I wish Honda would make a new one that looks like the old ones.

+1 

[3fan4life]

1978 Honda NC50 Express



1978 Honda PA50 Hobbit



1974 Honda MT125 Elsinore (Still have)



1982 Honda CB750F Supersport (still have)



1983 Honda GL1100 Goldwing (still have)



1999 Honda GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate (still have)



1983 Honda CB750SC Nighthawk (still have)



1982 Honda CB450SC Nighthawk (bought as a starter bike for my son)



1984 Honda V30 Magna (my son's second bike)



1998 Kawasaki VN750 Vulcan (still have)



1982 Honda GL1500 Aspencade (not mine but one like it. This will be my sidecar rig.)

[rocketray]

I see everyone has the same pattern of smaller cc dirtbikes going on into slowly increasing size streetbikes of various utilities and value and stopping at the best motorcycle ever made--power/style/reliability/handling/quality/support...there has been nothing like it since

[shortleg]

  First bike was a Triumph 650 TT special no lights or mufflers from factory.
  then a series of XS 650 Yamahas.
   Then a few Cb 750s  a 1000 Huricaine
   a Sportster or two and a 1100 shadow a couple of Valkyries and Street Glides
 Now a   F6B which Itend to look at like my 1999 Valkyrie Tourer.
   Just seems to be the same bike but so much smoother  and turns on a dime.

[Robert]

There is always one in the crowd and why did it have to be me  


KZ 1000
01 Valkyrie
14 Valkyrie

[six2go #152]

Cool thread Dave  

I'm 72 and have been riding since I was 14 with some time off from 1970 - 1987 to raise a family.
Here's my list:

13) ?  

Take a ride on the Super Duke GT

Tony, I would really like to ride one, but where I live is a "Black Hole" as far as European bikes are concerned.