So, it seems we have scooter enthusiasts so I thought I start this thread off with a couple of my babies
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The last pic tells you how old I am
Skud
So, it seems we have scooter enthusiasts so I thought I start this thread off with a couple of my babies
DCP_0019_0001.JPGDCP_0002.JPGDCP_0005.JPGDCP_0010.JPGf9e1re2.jpgme and 93.jpg
The last pic tells you how old I am
Skud
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2 wheels....All the same to me...
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Here’s my ride. Bought it new in 2000 and just turned 163,000 km this summer. It’s been all over North America and a few (mis)adventures. About the only thing original on it is the frame - literally! LOL
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Oooo, bikes.
I've had a few in the last 24 years of riding. Here are my two most recent.
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan (Drifter edition)
Currently riding this 2014 Kawasaki Vaquero 1700cc
Last edited by DRock; Jan-31-2018 at 09:54.
I don't have photos of my first two... but these are images i grabbed from the inertweb in the right colours.
Nostalgia hit !!
MBX.jpg 50cc or raw power... at 16 i was a GOD !! who was frequently overtaken going uphill on my way home from school by the old lady on her C90. She didnt even have a propper jacket or any Ramones patches.
next up was a grey import i got from BAT Motorcyles.
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a strange bike.... it had a rev limiter which would basically cut the power normally mid overtake with a car coming head on. Such fun. was astep of from a moped though... and i loved it depsite it being pretty awful.
other brief candidates were a borrowed TZR125, an RGV250 that I had on loan for about a month... man that was fun !!... an RD350 that I blew up twice...
borrowed an FZR 750 which was pretty good as it goes...
Then I got a ZX-9R which my brother sold me. The original B model. It was MAD... it was fast as hell, and had a terrible front end that was hell bent on high-siding you.
Hugely exciting, often scarey... it really was a beast. Classic Kawasaki really... "get a massive engine and put it in... I dunno... anything... pipe cleaners instead of forks?... yeah... that will do". My my isn't it fast kids !
I loved it !
I crashed it too and lived to tell the tale. Rebuilt it and rode it for another 3 years or so before some toe-rag stole it in the night. No more heart attack inducing high-side gambling for me !
here she is:
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I then heard about a ZX-7R with 3,000 miles on it going for 3 grand. I didnt really want it being a pretty big step down in power but took it for a test ride anyway...
It felt underpowered (compared to the 9R !!) on the straights... and then I found some tiwsty roads and totally fell in love. Just WOW !
Planted. No scares from the front end... just brilliant really.
I've had the 7R ever since. Changed the gearing to trade a bit of top speed for a bit of GET OFF THE LIGHTS ! Mostly standard other than that.
this a a few years back now ! I've cut my hair since then.
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I did think about a Triumph 675 Daytona for a bit.... it's the only bike that has really made me sit up and look... but i cangt really afford one and I'm still dippy about the 7R.
this is me at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last summer playing by the rules.
looks like I set a trend !
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Last edited by ATAG_Highseas; Jan-31-2018 at 13:10.
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- CORSAIR 1200w HX Series PSU - Corsair H100x Hydro Series CPU Cooler -
- Big Screen Beyond -
- Virpil T50 Mongoos Flight Stick -
- TM Warthog Throttle -
- Slaw Device 109 Cam Rudder Pedals -
Highseas Peripherals
- Engine Switch Panel - Munitions Switch Panel - Throttle Quadrant Trim Box - Helicopter Collective - Analogue Brake Lever -
Operated by a 1972 Standard Issue Talking Monkey
Had a few . Started with a KZ 400 then a 750 Sabre ( favourite) and finally a 600 Katana. Want to get a BMW R1200R but the wife keeps talking about food on the table and all that nonsense!!!
Last edited by Ohms; Jan-31-2018 at 17:10.
Hi Vlerkies
The 1975 (red/yellow bikes) are not restored. One has 1050 miles on the odo and the other has just 345 mi. They both have their original Pirelli tires and the one with 345 mi on the clock still has the nibs on them. Both have nice original chrome fenders. The blue 1978 Mk11s I restored. The 370 in the pair has an aftermarket pipe, but I do have an original pipe in good shape and will swap it someday. The Mk11's were both in well ridden condition when I got them and took a lot of part hunting to get them back to reasonable original. I also have 6 Pursangs to restore. One is a match to the first Bul I got as a kid (see picture above) and in very good shape -only 35 bikes separate this one from the one I had as a kid in serial numbers. Probably came over in the same shipment. I'm kinda obsessed with them. I guess that's why we've always been called "Bul Freaks".
Here's one (not mine) winning the 2015 Quails Gathering
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Skud
Last edited by ATAG_SKUD; Feb-02-2018 at 20:13.
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My first bike
'98 GSXR 750, bought in 2004
And for the past 11 (almost 12) years, this is my weapon of choice
'06 GSXR 750
Both are daily drivers (almost 55K on the odo of the '06), I'm the only one that arrives at work everyday with a smile on my face (which fades the moment I turn off the ignition )
Last edited by Nightdare; Feb-03-2018 at 08:46.
Je Maintiendrai
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"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, sweat and the occasional witty comment"
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- CORSAIR 1200w HX Series PSU - Corsair H100x Hydro Series CPU Cooler -
- Big Screen Beyond -
- Virpil T50 Mongoos Flight Stick -
- TM Warthog Throttle -
- Slaw Device 109 Cam Rudder Pedals -
Highseas Peripherals
- Engine Switch Panel - Munitions Switch Panel - Throttle Quadrant Trim Box - Helicopter Collective - Analogue Brake Lever -
Operated by a 1972 Standard Issue Talking Monkey
I LOVED that tail
No really, that thing was like a top case, I was always riding around with these things in it
-Lunchbox
-Chain grease spray can (a big one)
-Disc lock
-tirepressure gauge
-"Whoo, it's pretty warm this afternoon" *goes ahead and crams his vest in it as well
It's actually quite insulting that even my k6 also has more stowage capability than most naked/touring bikes
Je Maintiendrai
PC Specs: Intel I5 8600k @4.8 Ghz/ Aorus Z390 Pro / Gigabyte RTX3060ti OC 8Gb @ 1905Mhz/ Corsair BX 2x16Gb @3200Mhz
XPG Spectrix S40G, 256GB NVMe / Kingston A2000 1TB NVMe / Startech PEXUSB3S44V 4port USB 3.1 PCIe
Asus VG278HE / Oculus Rift / Virpil MT50 Mongoost T50cm Stick and T50 Throttle / Saitek Combat Rudders / 2x Thrustmaster MFD Cougar
"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, sweat and the occasional witty comment"
Good man Skud!
You have a wonderful collection there and with the associated serial number and sentimental history, priceless to you no doubt.
We also have a pretty strong VMX (vintage moto-x for you uninlightened beings ) here in South Africa. Always great to go out and see the bikes, some of them immaculately restored and ridden and raced on the day. Havent seen many Bultaocs to be honest this side of the pond.
Apart from the std jap bikes Maico was a really big name, if you could hang on to them long enough past the holeshot or first corner.
Thanks for sharing your bikes.
If it's brown, shoot it down!
My two last bikes : Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie 1996, Hd Flhtk 103 2010. I must say I have always had twin engines or mono since 1970.
regards to all of you bikers.
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- CORSAIR 1200w HX Series PSU - Corsair H100x Hydro Series CPU Cooler -
- Big Screen Beyond -
- Virpil T50 Mongoos Flight Stick -
- TM Warthog Throttle -
- Slaw Device 109 Cam Rudder Pedals -
Highseas Peripherals
- Engine Switch Panel - Munitions Switch Panel - Throttle Quadrant Trim Box - Helicopter Collective - Analogue Brake Lever -
Operated by a 1972 Standard Issue Talking Monkey
The Guzzi founders came out of World War I aviation as did BMW. My first one was a 1974 850T and last one 2006 Breva 750.
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