Author Topic: What bike should you NOT have sold? (Read 9514 times)

Wild_Bill · « **Reply #20 on:** May 16, 2011, 03:12:36 PM »

84 honda ascot
86 honda shadow 500
02 zrx1200

and I will NOT sell my 84 honda Nighthawk 700sc

shokdimn · « **Reply #21 on:** May 16, 2011, 03:52:21 PM »

My first RD 350 and my H2 750.

MiniCog · « **Reply #22 on:** May 16, 2011, 04:07:33 PM »

My 1998 XR100R. I worked in dad's shop for a while and sold my fourwheeler to get it. I was $100 short, so dad threw in a forkbrace for the Connie (The guy was on this forum, went by "Mongo").
It had an FMF Powercore 4 system, bars with no crossbar, no graphics on the tank and a cheap rear tire that led to a couple of high sides...

I wouldn't mind it as a playbike now. I was actually looking on Craigslist to see how much I could get an XR70-100 for, they're pretty nicely priced.

Two Skies · « **Reply #23 on:** May 16, 2011, 04:19:48 PM »

I haven't sold either of my bikes, although the Kawasaki 305 CSR is gathering dust in a storage shed somewhere, with a warped head and a few other issues. Probably should sell that one...

Bert · « **Reply #24 on:** May 16, 2011, 04:40:49 PM »

For me it was my 2003 BMW K1200RS. After 50,000 glorious miles over 3 wonderful years I dumped it for a Goldwing. I'm still flabbered I could be that misguided (a nice way of saying 'stupid'). Then I doubled down and replaced the Goldwing with a Ducati, a day rider if there ever was one.

When I decided to undertake a 8,000+ mile cross country trip my tiny 400 lb Ducati would not be the pony of choice for any but the most iron of butts, I needed a stallion, indeed that long gone K1200RS would have been perfect. So I shopped for an equivalent, but with a better dealer network enroute than offered by BMW, I've always liked BMW's but I'm a realist. Last January I found a new left-over 2009 Concours 14 that delivers the same riding experience; it's power to weight ratio, ergos, and handling are surprisingly close to that K-12, so I pulled the trigger. In 25 days the kickstand goes up.

Rockstar · « **Reply #25 on:** May 16, 2011, 05:28:20 PM »

My very 1st bike

1969 Sears B&S 3.5 hp mini bike - this is what got me started on this wild ride

Excavator · « **Reply #26 on:** May 16, 2011, 05:35:26 PM »

2008 Suzuki M109Rle....Wish I still had it. Would not trade the Connie for it though.

Makz58 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:02:43 PM »

I have had some very nice bikes over the last 35 years, yes there are some that hold a place in my heart more than others but but I look forward to the next whatever that might be.....

jim snyder · « **Reply #28 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:23:57 PM »

Should have kept my 84 Ninja 900, my 83 GPZ 750, my 74 H-2 750 dragbike, my 80 KZ 650 dragbike, and my 2001 Vulcan 750.
The 02 Connie ain't goin' no where.

booger · « **Reply #29 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:29:08 PM »

There's 26 of them I should have parted ways with.

Ranger · « **Reply #30 on:** May 16, 2011, 09:11:21 PM »

http://www.flickr.com/photos/59702890@N03/5728421026/#

1973 Ducati 750GT. Man, what a bike. Very sweet running motor (rare round case motor) first of the Ducati big twins. Becoming quite rare and valuable. See my bike in above link.

Bob Young · « **Reply #31 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:30:40 PM »

My '67 Triumph TR6R

Bob Young
COG #5753

throb · « **Reply #32 on:** May 17, 2011, 04:00:43 AM »

'75 Yamaha RD350....it was a dog below 5 grand, but once you hit that number, you had better be hanging on!

reesedp · « **Reply #33 on:** May 17, 2011, 06:06:31 AM »

Quote from: mikeboileau on May 16, 2011, 08:32:45 AM

83 CB 1100F

Oh my I wanted one of these SO bad!!

reesedp · « **Reply #34 on:** May 17, 2011, 06:07:36 AM »

Quote from: Uglydog56 on May 16, 2011, 01:31:24 PM

I have on that needs a lot of work with clear title that you can have if you want it. It's a 82. I just don't really want to mess with it.

Ugly, the 900 was only made in 83. Is it a 750 you have? I would really like to know more about it!

sherob · « **Reply #35 on:** May 17, 2011, 06:25:08 AM »

Quote from: Rockstar on May 16, 2011, 05:28:20 PM

My very 1st bike 1969 Sears B&S 3.5 hp mini bike - this is what got me started on this wild ride

That looks alot like my Blue Beast... circa 1969 as well. I also had a Golden Pinto, Monkey Wards special

Bob · « **Reply #36 on:** May 17, 2011, 06:36:02 AM »

Quote from: reesedp on May 17, 2011, 06:06:31 AM

Oh my I wanted one of these SO bad!!

MY buddy has a couple of them!

So Cal Joe · « **Reply #37 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:08:03 AM »

My 72 CB 750 and my 02 Gold Wing

George R. Young · « **Reply #38 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:23:31 AM »

Quote from: shokdimn on May 16, 2011, 03:52:21 PM

My first RD 350 . . . .

Likewise, I never should have sold my air-cooled '73 RD350. I had replaced the ignition coils with automotive coils and ballasts so the plugs would actually continue to fire. Installed alloy rims from donor dirt bikes. A fun bike but low on the driveability/touring scale.

koval68 · « **Reply #39 on:** May 17, 2011, 11:36:56 AM »

1942 BMW R75 Wehrmachtsgespann with side car.
It was a gift from my uncle;I sold it to a cousin before my move to Canada.....he refuses to sell it back.

This bike was buried under the floor of my uncle's barn till 1979; his dad with the help of some friends (members of The Polish Underground Army) killed many unsuspecting German soldiers (they used to get them drunk first...

). They used to take everything(guns,ammo,uniforms,boots,food,etc), including this beautiful, one of a kind R75.

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Author Topic: What bike should you NOT have sold? (Read 9514 times)

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