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Message started by kimchris1 on 09/30/10 at 08:31:52

Title: Your bikes and pictures
Post by kimchris1 on 09/30/10 at 08:31:52

I thought it would be nice if we all listed how many and makes as well as year of bikes we have owned. I realize some are new and haven't had maybe more than one. Yet again for the ones of us that have been fortunate enough to have more than one, they can share their stories. Oh and pics are welcomed as well..

My first bike was a 2005, 50 cc Yamaha Zuma Sports scooter.
then I had for a brief time. 2000, 600 Honda Shadow VLX,
2007. 250 New Honda Rebel.. Loved it after the first 1200 miles.
Then in 2009 My present bike.. My beloved Genie..2009 S-40, 650

So come on guys and gals, post those stories and pics.. :) kim

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by LostArtist on 09/30/10 at 10:06:03

I currently have a 2006 Suzuki S-50 (red) since April 2010
I started with a 2008 Suzuki S-40 (black) in April 2009

who has the longest list???

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by babyhog on 09/30/10 at 10:29:30

short list for me: my beloved Piglet - 2006 S40, purchased March, 2009

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by gerald.hughes on 09/30/10 at 11:27:33

Kimchris,

I have been riding for over 50 years, and have probably owned that many different bikes, some for only a couple of months, and some for years. The problem is that I am almost 65 and have the memory to go along with it. At my age, I tend to live in zen time. My bike is what I am riding currently, an 03 LS650. Besides, a gentleman never discusses previous loves.

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by Serowbot on 09/30/10 at 11:39:31

494B5C4F424A00465B49464B5D2E0 wrote:

Ahh, discretion via senility... ;D...

Let's see,...I have mine written down somewhere,...
Dawn, Anna, Brenda, Mary, Darla,.... nope that's not it.... :-?...

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by bill67 on 09/30/10 at 12:56:33

Yamaha RD 200 Suzuki GT 550 Suzuki GT 750 Suzuki GS1000 Moto Guzzi V50 Suzuki GR650 Honda 600 VXL Honda 1100 V twin Suzuki 800 standard Honda 6 cylinder Gold wing Suzuki 1500 Suzuki 650 Wifes bikes Yamaha SR 500 Suzuki GN 400 Suzuki GR 650

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by PerrydaSavage on 09/30/10 at 13:06:18

1985 Honda CMX250 Rebel
2003 Suzuki LS650 Savage
2006 Suzuki VS800 S50 Boulevard
2005 Suzuki LS650 S40 Boulevard
2008 Honda CBR125R
20__ Kawasaki Ninja 250R (future!)

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by Lupo on 09/30/10 at 13:26:25

Steens Taco w/ 10hp Westbend, Honda 500/4, Yamaha RD350, Kawasaki 900Z1, Kawasaki KZ650, Moto Guzzi v50(500), Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans, BMW R1150R, Honda Metropolitan, current bikes are: Moto Guzzi 1100 California, Honda VLX600 w/Velorex sidecar, Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio and Suzuki LS650

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by John_D FSO on 09/30/10 at 15:20:33

Pretty short list for me too.
2008: March, bought an '08 S40, red. Wish I'd kept it, but couldn't afford it and another one, and I'm not about to stop with my first ever bike. ::)
2010: March, bought an '09 C50, green and white. I like this bike, but it'll get traded eventually too I'm sure. So many bikes to try, so little money! >:(

Our last ride together [smiley=cry.gif]
http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/redneck72102/Bike%20Pics/DSCF0010.jpg

My last looong ride (just over 150 miles!) around Mount St. Helens:
http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/redneck72102/Bike%20Pics/DSCF0515.jpg

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by mick on 09/30/10 at 16:09:36

61636769627863793B0A0 wrote:

Ok Kim you started this ,where are your pictures ?

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by mick on 09/30/10 at 16:22:37

I cant remember all of them ,Shoot I cant even remember all my wives names .
I will try.
125cc BSA Bantem,250 Rudge,100 Ducati. 350 AJS scrambler.500 Norton ES2. a gift from my Dad.I had a few smaller fixer uppers 305 Honda,a couple of yamahas , My Savage, 250 ninja. the above are the ones I recall.some of the pictures are not my actual bike,but ones just like em.

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr311/mickrowe37/Rudge-250-1939.jpg

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr311/mickrowe37/ScannedImage013-1.jpg

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr311/mickrowe37/ScannedImage003-1.jpg

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr311/mickrowe37/mebike.jpg

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr311/mickrowe37/ScannedImage020.jpg

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr311/mickrowe37/ScannedImage021.jpg

I have more but most of you guys have seen um.
by the way guys that is my Dad sitting on the ES2 Norton.Smoking a cigarette,recently passed away aged 95. the Norton became mine at 16.

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by tcreeley on 09/30/10 at 17:09:05

'67 Benelli 125, '81 Suzuki GN400, '87 LS650 Savage

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by Skid Mark on 09/30/10 at 18:08:35

I started on a '70 Kawasaki 90.
Took a break (broke) and then got a Yahama 250 Tri-moto around 86.
Took another break (broke again) then got a 2008 S40.
I kept the S40 for 2 years then got a 2009 Suzuki C50.
Each bike was and is a lot of fun. I sure hope I won't have to take another break. :)

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by Fuschia on 09/30/10 at 18:25:32

2007 50cc Honda Metropolitan which I ride to work -my 17th anniversary present fro my husband :-*

2005 Harley Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster - still have it but I didn't like it :-[
(clutch too stiff,bike too tall & top heavy) My husband takes turns riding his Fat Bob & the Sportser. He refuses to sell the Sportster because he thinks someday I'll be brave enough to try it again -NOT!!!

2009 Suzuki Boulevard s40 (my pride & joy) My husband got me the s40 after we took our son for the MSF classes.By that time I had already given up on the sportster and decided I just couldn't ride motorcycles.After watching them do the classes it dawned on me that the sportster was too big.Long story short - I told my Husband I wanted a rebel which both he and my son replied no,you don't so I pouted until we went looking for a Rebel for me.My son spotted the s40 and it was love at first sight! :)

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by 12Bravo on 09/30/10 at 20:25:47

I started out on a Honda Trail 50 when I was little. I took a long break from riding (while I was married). I had a 1983 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim for a while, currently have my 2007 S40 and a 2007 Suzuki Burgman.

My S40
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss215/12Bravo10/Bikes/S40-3a.jpg
Burgman 650. I have since added a top and side cases.
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss215/12Bravo10/Bikes/burgman1a.jpg

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by Southpaw on 09/30/10 at 20:34:12

1968 Honda CB450 sold in 1988. Got my '04 Savage in '06

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by LostArtist on 09/30/10 at 21:19:29

536671717A6762506275626466030 wrote:

1985 Honda CMX250 Rebel
2003 Suzuki LS650 Savage
2006 Suzuki VS800 S50 Boulevard
2005 Suzuki LS650 S40 Boulevard
2008 Honda CBR125R
20__ Kawasaki Ninja 250R (future!)

if we start putting future bikes this thread will be the longest ever!!! I'm also thinking about a ninja 250, I think it's the only sport bike I can ride cause of the tall freaking seat height on them all >:(

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by PerrydaSavage on 10/01/10 at 00:33:17

Lost Artist ... had the use of a CBR125R for a couple of months earlier this summer ... the Bike taught me a LOT about how there are Bikes out there that handle waaaay better than the average Cruiser! ... I'm a short-arse too (5'-4") and couldn't quite flat-foot that Bike, but have test sat the 250R and it seems a bit better fit ... I'll bet it handles great too and it has about the same HP as the LS650 ... have made up my mind to eventually have a Ninjette!

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by John_D FSO on 10/01/10 at 00:41:26

I've thought pretty strongly about having the 250 Ninja as my first 2nd bike too. Pretty cheap used, and I've heard pretty much nothing but good stuff about them.

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by mick on 10/01/10 at 01:18:01

3E292822292F277B7E7D7C7E4C0 wrote:

I've thought pretty strongly about having the 250 Ninja as my first 2nd bike too. Pretty cheap used, and I've heard pretty much nothing but good stuff about them.

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by Tanker2Biker on 10/01/10 at 02:11:39

May be the shortest list yet!!

Started riding 10 months ago at 58. Doc, my '97 Savage is the only bike I have owned.

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by John_D FSO on 10/01/10 at 03:56:21

494D474F504C41484D49415D240 wrote:

[quote author=3E292822292F277B7E7D7C7E4C0 link=1285860712/15#18 date=1285918886]I've thought pretty strongly about having the 250 Ninja as my first 2nd bike too. Pretty cheap used, and I've heard pretty much nothing but good stuff about them.

I tell you John I have nothing but good things to say about the 250 Ninja,it's wicked fast, they will do the ton right off the showroom floor,some guys mod em but I think a 100 is fast enough for a light weight bike, and it's a nice easy ride ,I must be honest here but I cant remember having a bike that was uncomftable ,I must have a wierd shaped ass,or something.once you have the revs up 4.5 to 5 then it comes on like a genuine racer After a nice fast run ( i do live out in the sticks) well over ninety on the straightaway,then I get to my local
6 mile long twisty section , when you go through a few times ,trying to beat your last time ,it gets a little hairy but that little ninja hugs the road like sh1t to a blanket, I have not one single negative thing to say about this bike ,the gas milage is fantastic, if and that's a big IF you can keep the speed down to the legal limit, who in the heck can do that ? might as well drive a bloody car.
If you can swing two bikes that makes the perfect 2nd bike.
the Savage for commute and shopping and a liesurly ride.
you all know what the ninja is for.[/quote]
Yeah, I was thinking of yours when I made that comment. ;D Although anyone else I've talked about them with said pretty much the same things. I like them because I'm fairly sure if I had a CBR600RR like my friends', I'd get a little carried away with the throttle and go over backward or some stupid thing. ::)
I'm liking my C50 for now as far as a bigger bike. Gets 48mpg commuting, the F.I. is nice, and it's reasonably comfy. Plus has plenty of room for a passenger, although if the passenger is of the larger variety, it starts becoming noticable going up steep hills. I just need some bigger saddlebags now, and I can even shop for groceries. Well, I can now, if I'm only shopping for one meal.

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by 12Bravo on 10/01/10 at 06:05:02

I forgot how different and fun a bike with mid controls is to ride. I just bought my son a 83 Suzuki GS450E. "Dad" has to take it out every so often until my son gets his permit. ;) My son is wanting to make a cafe racer out of it.
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss215/12Bravo10/Bikes/83GS450Esm.jpg

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by Midnightrider on 10/01/10 at 06:14:27

1970 Honda CB100, 1974 Honda CB350, 1974 Moto Guzzi Interceptor, 1976 Suzuki GS550, 1985 Honda Goldwing, 1986 Ducati 650, 1996 Honda Shadow 1100, 1996 Triumph Daytona 1200, 1998 Ninja 600, 1999 Sportster 1200, 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, 2000 Triumph Trophy 1200, 2003 Suzuki Savage, 2009 Ninja 250 Thats all I can remember

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by ALfromN.H. on 10/01/10 at 11:48:05

1st bike was a honda 50 and looked something like this:
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTefOzKaZMVWwAms6jzbkF/SIG=135pncqud/EXP=1286044467/**http%3a//www.tomgraycollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/dsc03816-1024x768.jpg

Next was a honda 70 like this
http://www.hondatrail70.com/daxst70p2.jpg

Next up was a honda sl70 something like this
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTefQGK6ZM.wMAvR.jzbkF/SIG=12dmbjcqp/EXP=1286044806/**http%3a//i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/RMz27/100_2490.jpg

Then my favorite bike of all time (even more than my S40) a 1977 yamaha RD400
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/04/30/bikepics-1964368-full.jpg

Then in the 80's I had a couple of crappy hondas that leaked oil everywhere. And then I got My 2005 S40.

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by PerrydaSavage on 10/01/10 at 13:20:27

I should've added a couple of pics before, but wuz strapped for time!

Yours truly with 1985 CMX250 Rebel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/PerrydaSavage/PerryNo-4b.jpg

with 2003 LS650 Savage
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/PerrydaSavage/perrydasavage0012.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/PerrydaSavage/SideJuly07.jpg

with 2006 S50 Boulevard
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/PerrydaSavage/MeIntruder2.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/PerrydaSavage/May42008.jpg

with 2005 S40 Boulevard
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/PerrydaSavage/Jan12034.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/PerrydaSavage/2005S40Boulevard.jpg

with 2008 CBR125R (at my MTP gig)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/PerrydaSavage/010810-b.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/PerrydaSavage/P-CBR-3.jpg

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by Demin on 10/01/10 at 18:04:06

Let's see.I think it would be easier to list what I haven't owned(YET).
Any pre 70's Harley's(except for '69 Sporty chop).I WILL have a Panhead,someday ;).
Crotch rocket(s)exc. a Katana :-/ I aquired for a payment on some work.
No Nortons. :'(

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by gerald.hughes on 10/01/10 at 19:29:13

Geesh, after reading all of the postings, I have decided to give it a try. I know that I will forget some, but then, I guess that means that they were probably forgetable bikes. I haven't had the fun bikes that Mick has, but here is my partial list-and don't even think about having be try to remember the model year of most of them. I bought most of them used, and didn't care much about year.

My first motorized ride was a 58 Allstate 125 scooter (You never forget your first one.) What follows is mostly in chronological order, but I wouldn't swear by it.

Jawa 250 2 stroke
Royal Enfield 650 twin (Blew the engine in three months)
BSA Goldie (The one that got away.)
Honda 305 Super Hawk
Yamaha Rd 400
Kawasaki 3 cylinder 2 cycle-can't remember the model. It was fast.
Triumph Bonnie 64=Amals
Honda 125 Had a two speed case- high for highway, low for offroad.
HD Sportster AMF what a piece of trash
Puch 125
Bultaco 150
Laverda 350
Montessa 150
Kawasaki 175 enduro 2 stroke
Suzuki GS 550
Suzuki GS 850
BMW R65
BMW K75
BMW 80RT
HD FXRS
HD FXRP Police bike-the one that I should have kept.
HD FLHS Frame mount fairing
Moto Guzzi Cal 1100 carb
Moto Guzzi Cal 1100 injected
Triumph 900 T-Bird Sport
Suzuki Intruder 800
HD 883 Sportster (The one that darn near killed Serowbot.)
Suzuki 03 LS 650

Around the middle of the list, there were a bunch of 4 cylinder Japanese bikes that all seemed pretty much the same. They were all what we would call standards today. They worked pretty well, but I never felt that they had enough soul to give any of them names.

Well, I know that senility it overtaking me, but that is the best I can remember. Needless to say, I have been very blessed in my life. Of them all, some were faster, some more comfortable, some handled better, but none of them have ever been more fun to ride that my Flea Flicker.

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by Serowbot on 10/01/10 at 19:34:09

I'd give Mick's left nut for that SL70... :P...

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTefQGK6ZM.wMAvR.jzbkF/SIG=12dmbjcqp/EXP=1286044806/**http%3a//i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/RMz27/100_2490.jpg

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by runwyrlph on 10/01/10 at 20:17:00

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy299/madcap_bucket/3783811.jpg

My first: mom's 1970 yamaha 90 (representative picture) I had a knobby tire on the back - rode in the fields and woods - gave it to my cousin for junk - wish i still had it

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy299/madcap_bucket/drivein1.jpg

this is the only one i've ridden on the road legally

Next ... Dr650 ?

Sv650/FZ6?

Mick's Ninja?

Will be keeping this 'till it is old and ragged!

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by mick on 10/01/10 at 20:31:53

293F28352D38352E5A0 wrote:

I'd give Mick's left nut for that SL70... :P...

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTefQGK6ZM.wMAvR.jzbkF/SIG=12dmbjcqp/EXP=1286044806/**http%3a//i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/RMz27/100_2490.jpg

Playing fast and loose with my nuts there mate,besides I'm all out of left nuts.Oh sh1t I think I'm going to leave town. :o

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by mick on 10/01/10 at 20:52:07

Ok kimchris, it's time for you to post pictures,you started this thing,it's time to pay the piper. Mick

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by kimchris1 on 10/02/10 at 09:38:30

Mick, I have to wait till I get back home and download some on to here.
I have them. Just remember, good things come to those who wait... ;) kim

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by mick on 10/02/10 at 12:59:50

7371757B706A716B29180 wrote:

Mick, I have to wait till I get back home and download some on to here.
I have them. Just remember, good things come to those who wait... ;) kim

you have me all excited now. when will this day dawn ?

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by kimchris1 on 10/02/10 at 14:31:34

Mick it is once again going to be a lil while. I have at least a 12 hr drive coming up on Monday. Then once i get home it looks to be quite a schedule. The weekend looking ahead is going to be busy as well. I will get some posted as soon as time allows..
In the mean time don't stop posting your own pics. I know you must have more of yourself as well as your Dad.. Hugs.. Kim :)

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by Tanker2Biker on 10/03/10 at 11:10:18

My son was in town this weekend, and he & I got in a ride this morning. I had my wife step out before we left to take this.

Me on my Savage & him on his Shadow. (Savage & Shadow, sounds like a bad 70's TV cop show!)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/SANY0009-2-1.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/SANY0010-2.jpg

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by Skid Mark on 10/03/10 at 12:44:57

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/10/03/bikepics-2072715-200.jpg

Yesterday's fall ride.

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by Serowbot on 10/03/10 at 13:03:53

Me on my first bike... (...and my hair was straight,... don't know what happened to it)... :-?...
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt82/serowbot/maverick.jpg?t=1286135311
Yamaha Mini trail 60cc 2 stroke,4spd, w/clutch...
Then,...
Hodaka 125
Honda CL360
Honda VT500
Yamaha xt225
Kawasaki Ninja 500
... and then my Savage...
...not counting moneymakers,... (bikes bought and fixed up to sell)... at least 5 were Savages...

Here's a pic of my Savage the day I bought it...
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt82/serowbot/DSCF0658.jpg?t=1286135032

... and as it is now, ('cept I've added a tank badge,... a Peugeot lion... ),...same bike...
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt82/serowbot/mlsavage010.jpg?t=1286135733

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by PerrydaSavage on 10/04/10 at 00:20:47

Man! Do I ever dig that chromed tank! 8-)

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by babyhog on 10/04/10 at 05:19:49

What a cute kid you were, Serowbot!! ;)

I remember riding one of those little bikes into the side of my grandfather's house when I was little!

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by mick on 10/04/10 at 13:28:04

272425282A30490 wrote:

What a cute kid you were, Serowbot!! ;)

I remember riding one of those little bikes into the side of my grandfather's house when I was little!

Petite piquey, surley you jest , are you telling us you were even littler than you are now ?

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by babyhog on 10/04/10 at 16:19:51

60646E6679656861646068740D0 wrote:

[quote author=272425282A30490 link=1285860712/30#39 date=1286194789]What a cute kid you were, Serowbot!! ;)

I remember riding one of those little bikes into the side of my grandfather's house when I was little!

Petite piquey, surley you jest , are you telling us you were even littler than you are now ?[/quote]

well, yes, mick, when I was 6 years old.. ;)

But at 45, I am probably the same size that I was in high school.... a$$ may be a little wider though.... ;D

Title: Re: Your bikes and pictures
Post by dvansyck on 10/05/10 at 06:52:57

1966 Harley Davidson Sprint (sold)
1986 Honda 200S (3 wheeler)
1987 Suzuki GR650 Tempter (sold)
2000 Suzuki LS650 - Current project but almost done