Topic: Let's see your first Bike (Read 16572 times)

Harley Guy 5 · « **on:** April 28, 2011, 02:06:57 PM »

Here's the one I had back in the Day Not that long a Go 1979

Envithyx · « **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2011, 02:13:36 PM »

Quote from: Harley Guy 5 on April 28, 2011, 02:06:57 PM

Here's the one I had back in the Day Not that long a Go 1979

Very Nice!

My first bike is my 09 Springer. Almost got one 21 years ago, but the owner totaled the bike the day before the deal was finalized. Then life took over and I didn't revisit the idea until last year.

JCZ · « **Reply #2 on:** April 28, 2011, 02:55:59 PM »

Not my first.....not even close. Started on a mini bike, then a Tote Goat, Hodaka, blah, blah, blah.....don't even think I could remember them all when I was a kid.

This is a Pan/Shovel on a Harmon frame with a Harmon front end from the early 70s.

Buy early · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2011, 03:06:45 PM »

2 cycle, blue smoke trailing, screamin' fast rice burner.

Ghost Rider · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2011, 03:24:11 PM »

This was my very first bike. Probably put about 20k miles on it in the pasture behind the house. Wrecked it several times as well. Now a friend of mine's son is riding it.

Dr.D · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2011, 04:07:32 PM »

Brand new and we wore it out.

16HD117 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:17:33 PM »

My first bike was one of these. 1964 Yamaha 50.

16HD117 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:18:47 PM »

First Harley was one of these. 1966 Sprint.

16HD117 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:22:28 PM »

First V-Twin Harley was one of these. 1976 Bicentennial Edition 883 Sporster.

Pegus · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:53:00 PM »

Just realised that I can't post pictures using an IPAD :-(
Anyway, first bike was a 1978 Cresent F50

http://www.raketsport.com/f50gl.jpg

murphy · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:54:27 PM »

Quote from: Ghost Rider on April 28, 2011, 03:24:11 PM

This was my very first bike. Probably put about 20k miles on it in the pasture behind the house. Wrecked it several times as well. Now a friend of mine's son is riding it.

I used to race one of those in 1977, put a Hooker Header on it and still smoked the guys on the 80ccs... Nothin like a four stroke!

Envithyx · « **Reply #11 on:** April 28, 2011, 07:49:44 PM »

Quote from: Pegus on April 28, 2011, 05:53:00 PM

Just realised that I can't post pictures using an IPAD :-(
Anyway, first bike was a 1978 Cresent F50

http://www.raketsport.com/f50gl.jpg

If you have a link like above, you can add [IMG) (/IMG]http://tags around it to show inline. Use ] in place of where I put ). Also on an IPad from time to time and never realized that either.

redrodo · « **Reply #12 on:** April 28, 2011, 08:32:16 PM »

A Black 1982 Kawasaki 550 LTD like this one.. 23 years old and the world by the tail.

Chains · « **Reply #13 on:** April 28, 2011, 08:36:04 PM »

One in front is a Harley, the one tailing is a Goldwing

hooligan · « **Reply #14 on:** April 28, 2011, 08:46:43 PM »

My first bike was home made with a 5hp brigs...here's my second ride.

n7543g · « **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2011, 08:56:20 PM »

This was my first bike in 1972, it cost $200.00. I kept it till 2008 and sold it for $1000.00. This picture was in 2008. I can't keep everything, but I should have kept it.

KKM · « **Reply #16 on:** April 28, 2011, 09:07:28 PM »

1969 Honda Dream like this one...should have kept it.
Kevin

porthole · « **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2011, 10:21:38 PM »

My first bike with license plates (sister pic)

First HD, 74 XLCH

Used to ride the honda to the gas station I worked at, put the plate on the XL, ride all night then switch back and ride home.

kravmaga · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2011, 10:58:32 PM »

Its amazing to see so many old rides. I'll post my 46 HD 45 that I found in a chicken coup.

The old Japanese bikes are awesome. If you think about it, for the price they are selling for now, and what they cost new, they have appreciated more than any bike made.

2 bb

hooligan · « **Reply #19 on:** April 29, 2011, 04:15:33 AM »

I still have my 1974 Honda CB125 ( my 3rd Honda)

Half_Crazy · « **Reply #20 on:** April 29, 2011, 05:27:29 AM »

petewerner · « **Reply #21 on:** April 29, 2011, 09:28:11 AM »

First "legal" Motorcycle was a used 1969 Kawasaki H1, second was new 1972 Kaw H1B Both of these bikes would flip over backwards if u twisted it to full throttle in 1st or 2nd and hold it. At about 4000RPM no matter how hard u tried to use body weight to keeep the front wheel down, it would come up!! Crazy power!!!!

petewerner · « **Reply #22 on:** April 29, 2011, 09:29:01 AM »

1972 H1B

Buy early · « **Reply #23 on:** April 29, 2011, 11:01:15 AM »

Quote from: kravmaga on April 28, 2011, 10:58:32 PM

Its amazing to see so many old rides. I'll post my 46 HD 45 that I found in a chicken coup.

The old Japanese bikes are awesome. If you think about it, for the price they are selling for now, and what they cost new, they have appreciated more than any bike made.

2 bb

If you think about it, most men old enough to afford and ride HD's in the late 60's early 70's are now dead or unable to ride. Those of us who learned to ride around that time could never have afforded a Harley even if we had wanted one. We learned on the Honda's, Kawasaki's, and Yamaha's. Most of us remember them fondly. I wouldn't mind having an old Kawasaki triple or KZ900 or 1000 in my stable.

kiwihog · « **Reply #24 on:** April 29, 2011, 11:32:07 AM »

TS250 not sure what year has to be over 36 years ago

Mikey · « **Reply #25 on:** April 29, 2011, 12:07:45 PM »

Quote from: petewerner on April 29, 2011, 09:28:11 AM

First "legal" Motorcycle was a used 1969 Kawasaki H1, second was new 1972 Kaw H1B Both of these bikes would flip over backwards if u twisted it to full throttle in 1st or 2nd and hold it. At about 4000RPM no matter how hard u tried to use body weight to keep the front wheel down, it would come up!! Crazy power!!!!

I believe the blue bike is a 1971. Kawasaki produced one color per year on the 500 Mach III 1969 white, 1970 Red, 1971 Blue, 1972 Orange, 1973 Green.
The 1971 500 MACH III had a CDI ignition three cylinder two stroke and produced 60 horse power at 7500 rpm. 1/4 mile et of 12.4 top speed 124 mph. It was the fastest production motorcycle made until the 750 HII came out in 1972.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #26 on:** April 29, 2011, 12:20:15 PM »

No actual picture, so here is a stock photo - 72 Honda CB500 bought used from a college friend.
My first 3 bikes were CB500, KZ750, Yamaha Roadstar then I finally discovered the Harley Road Glide, a bike that fits me like a glove. Since then I've had '07 FLTR and currently own '09 FLTR (Project Bike) and '11 FLTRUSE.

TN · « **Reply #27 on:** April 29, 2011, 12:56:26 PM »

here is my first road bike.

put many miles on it.

TN

Mikey · « **Reply #28 on:** April 29, 2011, 01:07:57 PM »

This is my first street bike a 1965 Honda 50. This was 42 years ago!

ALRG8TOR · « **Reply #29 on:** April 29, 2011, 01:16:39 PM »

Honda 50 with the gas tank under the seat! In FL you could ride one this size on the road when you were 15. Top speed: 50 mph WITH the wind.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #30 on:** April 29, 2011, 02:05:38 PM »

My 1970 with Paco frame, Denver Springer, 1000 Sporty. Doc

Half_Crazy · « **Reply #31 on:** April 29, 2011, 02:20:51 PM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on April 29, 2011, 02:05:38 PM

My 1970 with Paco frame, Denver Springer, 1000 Sporty.

Now that's sweet. Old School!

grandpadoc · « **Reply #32 on:** April 29, 2011, 02:32:11 PM »

...and still enjoy riding it occasionally. Doc

DesertHOG · « **Reply #33 on:** April 29, 2011, 02:50:30 PM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on April 29, 2011, 02:32:11 PM

...and still enjoy riding it occasionally. Doc

I think it's great that you still have it in your garage.

VRODDAVE · « **Reply #34 on:** April 29, 2011, 04:47:56 PM »

This is not the exact first bike i owned, but one just like it. Honda 50 minitrail. That was ~43 years ago .. man does time fly when you are having fun.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #35 on:** April 29, 2011, 05:04:08 PM »

Quote from: DesertHOG on April 29, 2011, 02:50:30 PM

I think it's great that you still have it in your garage.

Its in my son's garage now (close by) he refuses to give it back since the drive through wedding in Vegas.

Doc

DesertHOG · « **Reply #36 on:** April 29, 2011, 05:12:12 PM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on April 29, 2011, 05:04:08 PM

Its in my son's garage now (close by) he refuses to give it back since the drive through wedding in Vegas. Doc

He figure it was a double wedding .. both the blonde and the bike?

grandpadoc · « **Reply #37 on:** April 29, 2011, 05:45:27 PM »

Quote from: DesertHOG on April 29, 2011, 05:12:12 PM

He figure it was a double wedding .. both the blonde and the bike?

He was just trying to impress her with all the biker trash on his side of the family.

Doc

Gettinold · « **Reply #38 on:** April 29, 2011, 05:52:11 PM »

http://classic-motorbikes.net/images/gallery/1968_bridgestone_50cc.jpg
Someone gave my dad one of these back in the early 70's and when I ask him who's it was he said yours if you can get it running........ Got spark and cleaned out the carb and fuel tank and made Smoke.

Sent from my iPad

petewerner · « **Reply #39 on:** April 29, 2011, 06:22:54 PM »

Quote from: Mikey on April 29, 2011, 12:07:45 PM

I believe the blue bike is a 1971. Kawasaki produced one color per year on the 500 Mach III 1969 white, 1970 Red, 1971 Blue, 1972 Orange, 1973 Green.
The 1971 500 MACH III had a CDI ignition three cylinder two stroke and produced 60 horse power at 7500 rpm. 1/4 mile et of 12.4 top speed 124 mph. It was the fastest production motorcycle made until the 750 HII came out in 1972.

Yeah, I am sure u r right,the first one was used and it was blue and the title called it a 1969??? But then, when I think about it, back then it might have been anything, Jap motorcycle titles were all over with all of the crashed ones....?? I'm just sayin.... It has been a long time ago too

Yeah I test road a 750, crashed it in front of the M/C shop...... $:-\$

I also remember how poorly they stopped and how poorly they went around corners... Stop light racing was always stupid fun. I am so lucky that I am still here....

Pegus · « **Reply #40 on:** April 29, 2011, 06:33:30 PM »

Quote from: Envithyx on April 28, 2011, 07:49:44 PM

If you have a link like above, you can add [IMG) (/IMG]http://tags around it to show inline. Use ] in place of where I put ). Also on an IPad from time to time and never realized that either.

Thanks for the tip!!
I wonder why the that choose file button is dimmed when on IPAD?

willymax4 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 29, 2011, 06:52:15 PM »

me and that bike went thru hell and back.

Indenial · « **Reply #42 on:** April 29, 2011, 08:57:08 PM »

Nice bikes, lots of old memories. Went downstairs and took a pic of mine. 1972 250 Hustler---24,000 miles--all mine. Bought it new. Thinking of selling it though.

LC110 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 29, 2011, 09:42:47 PM »

Not the bike but a picture of:
1973 Kawasaki 100cc Trail Boss. 10 speeds (high/low range)

bandit · « **Reply #44 on:** April 30, 2011, 02:18:22 AM »

taken over as my father bought his first car: KTM Pony

bandit · « **Reply #45 on:** April 30, 2011, 02:19:24 AM »

second bike Kawa Z400, sold the KTM Pony

bandit · « **Reply #46 on:** April 30, 2011, 02:20:14 AM »

10 years later in 1993, my first HD

Indenial · « **Reply #47 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:11:19 AM »

Did anybody have a Kawasaki 350 Bighorn? Or have a pic of it. Always wanted one. The Trail Boss brought back the memories.

Dean_Nelson · « **Reply #48 on:** April 30, 2011, 12:05:12 PM »

1970 XLH that I bought new, my first Harley.
cost.....$1820.00 out the door!

I still have it and it has 3200 miles on it. This was after I put it back to stock 3 years ago.
It was stock, than a chopper with springer front end, paint, chrome. Could not keep up with any of the four's so I made it a 77 C-I with 12:1 comp, webber carb ect ect.
Next in the mid 70's I turned it into a cafe racer with morris mags,road race front end, gas tank and seat. Than it sat for 31 years, found all the stock parts, and put it back to stock looks the same as the day I bought it.......but it still has the 77 C-I motor in it.

Starts easy with the elect start......as long as the battery is full up! with that motor, it turns over about 1.5 times and fires.

Dean

Dean_Nelson · « **Reply #49 on:** April 30, 2011, 12:13:56 PM »

This was the "parts bike" I bought off E-bay to get all the stock parts back. only thing I did not use was the motor and frame, but needed all the rest.
this one had been dead in a shop for the last 30 years he said, found it in New York state,,,,,cost, $875.00.

Dean

grandpadoc · « **Reply #50 on:** April 30, 2011, 12:20:56 PM »

Quote from: Dean_Nelson on April 30, 2011, 12:05:12 PM

1970 XLH that I bought new, my first Harley.
cost.....$1820.00 out the door!

Starts easy with the elect start......as long as the battery is full up! with that motor, it turns over about 1.5 times and fires.

Dean

In 1970 electric start was an option and, after two "Sportster Knees" , an option I wish I had then. Great looking bike. Doc

Dean_Nelson · « **Reply #51 on:** April 30, 2011, 12:27:45 PM »

You are so correct! road with many that had the XLCH and some times they would kick and kick and than "will than you try", kick, kick kick.....you know what....lets just push it and "bump" start it, 2ed gear, worked all the time!

How we were "dum and young" back than! No fear!

glad you liked it.

Dean

grandpadoc · « **Reply #52 on:** April 30, 2011, 12:45:28 PM »

Quote from: Dean_Nelson on April 30, 2011, 12:27:45 PM

You are so correct! road with many that had the XLCH and some times they would kick and kick and than "will than you try", kick, kick kick.....you know what....lets just push it and "bump" start it, 2ed gear, worked all the time!

How we were "dum and young" back than! No fear!

glad you liked it.

Dean

Had many a jambed knee from that ratchet slipping. My son has to start it the first time for me now and he uses his dirt bikes boots with shin guards to do it. After that its a one kicker. I have to congratulate you again a great restoration...sweet bike. Doc

Dan_Lockwood · « **Reply #53 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:51:33 PM »

This is a picture of me as a senior in high school and my Bridgestone 175 Dual Twin Motorcycle.

I know it's hard to see, but I have a Bridgestone tee shirt on under my dad's deer skin hunting jacket.

We were a Bridgestone dealer in the '60s and this was my first bike, other than mini bikes I had built myself a few years earlier. Those Bridgestones were very fast for their size. All of the Bridgestones were rotary valve induction which gave them an advantage over the some of the other two strokes on the market, all except for the larger Kawasaki twins which were also rotary valve induction. It was a great time to ride bikes. I do miss this one a lot.

Rooster452 · « **Reply #54 on:** April 30, 2011, 11:49:23 PM »

First HD. 71 Sportster. Great bike!

Rooster452 · « **Reply #55 on:** April 30, 2011, 11:52:20 PM »

First Maico dirt bike. '77 Aw 250. Got one now to restore to bring back memories. That was me riding, jofa and HD t shirt. Go figure. Picture was 1978.

Gecko · « **Reply #56 on:** May 01, 2011, 08:20:01 AM »

My first bike was a '72 CB500-4 with a Hooker header. Electric and kick start. I'd like to have it now, thirty years after I traded it in.

Gettinold · « **Reply #57 on:** May 01, 2011, 10:19:09 AM »

Quote from: Indenial on April 30, 2011, 08:11:19 AM

Did anybody have a Kawasaki 350 Bighorn? Or have a pic of it. Always wanted one. The Trail Boss brought back the memories.

Yea I had a 350 Big Horn! Not sure if I can locate on pictures but I remember that ithad muscle off the street! Let me dig in my archives and see what I can find.

StevesCVO · « **Reply #58 on:** May 01, 2011, 10:30:38 AM »

Looking at all these old pics reminds me of bikes I either had or ones I really wanted. Just too bad I don't have any pics of the ones I've owned through the years. Really cool thread.

Dr.D · « **Reply #59 on:** May 02, 2011, 12:53:23 PM »

Great thread that really takes me back. Those old bikes that look so pitiful now were treasures of the time. I was glad to see that some others started out small like me.

AZ Sparky · « **Reply #60 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:24:54 PM »

Like a few of you, no surviving personal pictures but here's a shot of what I had that I found on the web.
Man that little Z50 would scoot around the sand pits

SmileMaker · « **Reply #61 on:** May 03, 2011, 09:40:46 PM »

1974 Kawasaki H1 500

kravmaga · « **Reply #62 on:** May 03, 2011, 10:49:00 PM »

I've noticed alot of 3 cyl. Kaws as first bikes. Heres a story about my friend Randy's 750 H2.

He pulled the motor and sent it to Yoshimura racing and told Pops to build the baddest street engine humanely possible, no expense, and anything goes.

The engine came back with carbs turned and expansion chambers. That bike was so loud you couldn't stand to be within 30 feet of it. It would wheelie at 100 miles an hour, and continuely broke the frame. When "cruising", it got 7 miles to the gallon, and 3 miles to the gallon when ridden hard. Oh for the good ole bikes.

KM

nuckelhead · « **Reply #63 on:** May 03, 2011, 11:04:19 PM »

my first Harley... just couldnt bring myself to post my "real" first bike here as it was a Honda CBR 900RR. but this bike i'm posting was my first and absolute favorite. nothing rides like a Heritage....

Buy early · « **Reply #64 on:** May 03, 2011, 11:51:30 PM »

Quote from: kravmaga on May 03, 2011, 10:49:00 PM

I've noticed alot of 3 cyl. Kaws as first bikes. Heres a story about my friend Randy's 750 H2.

He pulled the motor and sent it to Yoshimura racing and told Pops to build the baddest street engine humanely possible, no expense, and anything goes.

The engine came back with carbs turned and expansion chambers. That bike was so loud you couldn't stand to be within 30 feet of it. It would wheelie at 100 miles an hour, and continuely broke the frame. When "cruising", it got 7 miles to the gallon, and 3 miles to the gallon when ridden hard. Oh for the good ole bikes.

KM

The Kaw triples were great bikes! Tempermental but real screamers! I can still hear that sound only a 2 stroke triple can make.

SBB · « **Reply #65 on:** May 04, 2011, 08:14:18 AM »

Quote from: Buy early on May 03, 2011, 11:51:30 PM

The Kaw triples were great bikes! Tempermental but real screamers! I can still hear that sound only acrwo cycle triple can make.

I agree!
Had a 71 500.
K&N filters and Wirges Expansion chambers.
A real screamer when it wasn't seizing pistons.
Definately the good ol days.

SBB

faceracer · « **Reply #66 on:** May 04, 2011, 11:59:40 AM »

Quote from: VRODDAVE on April 29, 2011, 04:47:56 PM

This is not the exact first bike i owned, but one just like it. Honda 50 minitrail. That was ~43 years ago .. man does time fly when you are having fun.

I had a red one just like yours. it was a 69 Z50.

faceracer · « **Reply #67 on:** May 04, 2011, 12:01:49 PM »

MY first bike make by a guy in Ohio. Here is a link to some of my others!

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~faceracer/fr/bikes.htm

Apehanger · « **Reply #68 on:** May 04, 2011, 01:27:22 PM »

My first bike was a 1979 Yamaha GT MX 80

Mikey · « **Reply #69 on:** May 04, 2011, 06:59:43 PM »

Quote from: SBB on May 04, 2011, 08:14:18 AM

I agree!
Had a 71 500.
K&N filters and Wirges Expansion chambers.
A real screamer when it wasn't seizing pistons.
Definately the good ol days.

SBB

I am glad to see others like these bikes. I have a few triples 2-350's 3-400's 10-500's 3-750's most run. My wife thinks I an a hoarder! These two are my favorites

Mikey · « **Reply #70 on:** May 04, 2011, 07:01:52 PM »

Quote from: Mikey on May 04, 2011, 06:59:43 PM

I am glad to see others like these bikes. I have a few triples 2-350's 3-400's 10-500's 3-750's most run. My wife thinks I an a hoarder! These two are my favorites

1971 500 above
1974 750 below

darth davidson · « **Reply #71 on:** May 04, 2011, 07:30:20 PM »

Here it is Kawasaki ZL 900 eliminator. Powerhouse at that time

nuckelhead · « **Reply #72 on:** May 04, 2011, 08:30:52 PM »

Quote from: darth davidson on May 04, 2011, 07:30:20 PM

Here it is Kawasaki ZL 900 eliminator. Powerhouse at that time

great bike!

Buy early · « **Reply #73 on:** May 04, 2011, 08:36:52 PM »

Quote from: Mikey on May 04, 2011, 07:01:52 PM

1971 500 above
1974 750 below

Nice examples of the breed! Would love to ride one again.

TinSpinner · « **Reply #74 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:07:41 PM »

My first was a Cyclops Mini-Bike. Got it for Christmas in 1968. Thought I was the chit until my friend got a Fox for his birthday, it had fenders and everything! Soon traded up to a Honda Elsinore, then a Penton - started the enduro races at 15 and stayed with it off and on for 15 more years. Bought my first street bike, a Triumph Bonneville, while I was in college at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA. Rode it to Panama City, FL on spring break in 1977 and put a "For Sale" sign on it so I could buy a bus ticket home - what a piece of crap that was. Never sold it so I had to ride it home. A lot of bikes have come and gone since then but I have always had one or three. Most of my old photos were lost in a house fire but the memories are still vivid. Now I am glad to be in this group of elite bitchers, I think most of us deserve what we have!

Mikey · « **Reply #75 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:48:09 PM »

Quote from: TinSpinner on May 04, 2011, 10:07:41 PM

My first was a Cyclops Mini-Bike. Got it for Christmas in 1968. Thought I was the chit until my friend got a Fox for his birthday, it had fenders and everything! Soon traded up to a Honda Elsinore, then a Penton - started the enduro races at 15 and stayed with it off and on for 15 more years. Bought my first street bike, a Triumph Bonneville, while I was in college at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA. Rode it to Panama City, FL on spring break in 1977 and put a "For Sale" sign on it so I could buy a bus ticket home - what a piece of crap that was. Never sold it so I had to ride it home. A lot of bikes have come and gone since then but I have always had one or three. Most of my old photos were lost in a house fire but the memories are still vivid. Now I am glad to be in this group of elite bitchers, I think most of us deserve what we have!

Now that is funny!!!!

SBB · « **Reply #76 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:52:04 PM »

Quote from: Mikey on May 04, 2011, 10:48:09 PM

Now that is funny!!!!

X 2

SBB

smkymtnboy · « **Reply #77 on:** May 04, 2011, 11:05:35 PM »

dont have a picture but still have the bike Honda SL-70

bknerr · « **Reply #78 on:** May 05, 2011, 05:55:23 PM »

first bike was a 1968 suzuki t500, the only bike i ever sold. fast in its day, a couple friends rode honda 350`s. i know i have pic`s around somewhere, i`ll try to find them. next was a `74 k500 (popular bike i see) that i still have. poor thing is in a corner of the pole barn and hasn`t seen the light of day in over 10 years. (will sell to a good home) the rest you can see below.

Mikey · « **Reply #79 on:** May 05, 2011, 08:25:59 PM »

Quote from: bknerr on May 05, 2011, 05:55:23 PM

first bike was a 1968 suzuki t500, the only bike i ever sold. fast in its day, a couple friends rode honda 350`s. i know i have pic`s around somewhere, i`ll try to find them. next was a `74 k500 (popular bike i see) that i still have. poor thing is in a corner of the pole barn and hasn`t seen the light of day in over 10 years. (will sell to a good home) the rest you can see below.

I have a great home for it. I bet it is green if I was gambling man! Give me a price or pm me.

cahdbiker · « **Reply #80 on:** May 06, 2011, 06:22:37 PM »

This was my second bike 1969 350 Yamaha.(picture taken in 1971) I sold it to my friend who shortly there after got hit by a car, broke his leg and collected medical costs, plus 14K insurance settlement. My first was a 67 350 which I only kept for a month because of a ticket for reckless driving. There have been countless Hondas and Yamahas which I used to buy as basket cases and turn over for cash while going to college.CAHDBIKER

JETCVO · « **Reply #81 on:** June 01, 2011, 12:38:00 AM »

Quote from: Harley Guy 5 on April 28, 2011, 02:06:57 PM

Here's the one I had back in the Day Not that long a Go 1979

My 1965 Honda 250 Scrambler. Wish I still had it!

JETCVO Ron

duranh · « **Reply #82 on:** June 01, 2011, 12:58:51 AM »

Quote from: JCZ on April 28, 2011, 02:55:59 PM

Not my first.....not even close. Started on a mini bike, then a Tote Goat, Hodaka, blah, blah, blah.....don't even think I could remember them all when I was a kid.

This is a Pan/Shovel on a Harmon frame with a Harmon front end from the early 70s.

That looks like one of my old bikes. This is not my first either, that was a Yamaha RD350

duranh · « **Reply #83 on:** June 01, 2011, 01:17:22 AM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on April 30, 2011, 12:20:56 PM

In 1970 electric start was an option and, after two "Sportster Knees" , an option I wish I had then. Great looking bike. Doc

I have a Sportster knee so I feel the pain, my XLCH would just not grab the starter gear every once in a while, hyper-extend the knee. It ended up sending me to the hospital when the torn meniscus folded over locking my knee at a 30 degree angle. This is a pick of the bike and my second Harley but first V-Twin! Yes the frame was chromed! I think it was a 71 motor on a 69 frame if memory serves me correctly.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #84 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:32:03 AM »

When I went to the hospital a couple of guys tried to straighten out my leg to put a brace on it...I passed out. Turned out to be a "bucket handle tear" like yours and it was off to surgery a few days later. Ya got to love those sporties. Doc

RockerSE · « **Reply #85 on:** June 02, 2011, 07:33:28 PM »

PMG1 · « **Reply #86 on:** June 18, 2011, 09:17:35 AM »

2007 sorry better late than never to start riding a Harley.

cvobiker · « **Reply #87 on:** June 18, 2011, 11:21:09 AM »

Quote from: PMG1 on June 18, 2011, 09:17:35 AM

2007 sorry better late than never to start riding a Harley.

PMGI - Out all CVO's, yours is my favorite Paint Color and scheme .. Beautiful

And i've always favored the leather tour pak

Opossum · « **Reply #88 on:** June 18, 2011, 04:39:31 PM »

'73 Triumph "Bonnie" 750 Lockheed front disc brake dual carb thumpin little beast. Sometimes I sure miss tickel'n the carbs!

Gettinold · « **Reply #89 on:** June 18, 2011, 07:22:12 PM »

Quote from: cahdbiker on May 06, 2011, 06:22:37 PM

This was my second bike 1969 350 Yamaha.(picture taken in 1971) I sold it to my friend who shortly there after got hit by a car, broke his leg and collected medical costs, plus 14K insurance settlement. My first was a 67 350 which I only kept for a month because of a ticket for reckless driving. There have been countless Hondas and Yamahas which I used to buy as basket cases and turn over for cash while going to college.CAHDBIKER

great shot !

bigdave110 · « **Reply #90 on:** June 19, 2011, 11:41:35 AM »

Not my bike, wife and I can't find any pictures.
It was a 1982 Honda cr 80, and I was 12. (Got it used off a friend).
Had a lot of fun on it, and of course wrecked many many times.
I have a bad right knee because of one of those many falls. Ha, who would of known.
Wouldn't trade those times for anything.
Looking at all these pics has brought back so many good old memories.
Dave

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