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QuarterHorse
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Re: PreMax love affair, what was your's?
I wish I had pics of the GRX-R 750 I rode.
I wish I had pics of the GRX-R 750 I rode.
MeanMax
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This is my past loves along with my current love. The tiny Virago 500 dwarfed by my fathers huge 84 venture was my first motorcycle. The 76 Honda CB750K was my first true love. Its dead reliable, always starts in any temp as long as you stay with it and play with the choke and idle speed as it warms up. Its not very fast, 14.9 in the 1/4 at 80mph, but it handles well and with the luggage rack it could carry all my books and tools through school.
This is my past loves along with my current love. The tiny Virago 500 dwarfed by my fathers huge 84 venture was my first motorcycle. The 76 Honda CB750K was my first true love. Its dead reliable, always starts in any temp as long as you stay with it and play with the choke and idle speed as it warms up. Its not very fast, 14.9 in the 1/4 at 80mph, but it handles well and with the luggage rack it could carry all my books and tools through school.
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richwrench
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I had an '86 Shadow 700 basket case that I restored & rode for 5 years - had to sell it to help pay off the 'max. I didn't really love it , but it was that or nothing. Kind of like having an ugly girlfriend - any ol' port in a storm - ya know what I mean ?
I had an '86 Shadow 700 basket case that I restored & rode for 5 years - had to sell it to help pay off the 'max. I didn't really love it , but it was that or nothing. Kind of like having an ugly girlfriend - any ol' port in a storm - ya know what I mean ?
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I only had one bike before my Max. 2000 Triumph Sprint RS. It was my daily transportation for 4 years. This pic is the pic I used to sell it. It was still looking pretty good for a daily rider that was never kept inside. It helped make getting my first house possible.
I only had one bike before my Max. 2000 Triumph Sprint RS. It was my daily transportation for 4 years. This pic is the pic I used to sell it. It was still looking pretty good for a daily rider that was never kept inside. It helped make getting my first house possible.
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Rusty McNeil
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Honda V65 Magna; I've owned 3 of them.
Then I figured out the Vmax was a lot better.
Rusty
Honda V65 Magna; I've owned 3 of them.
Then I figured out the Vmax was a lot better.
Rusty
shawn kloker
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I bought a new Yamaha Radian at 18.Wanted a Fazer bad but it was twice as much.Never thought I could get a vmax.Then went to a 72 kawasaki H2 750 then my Vmax.Countless dirt and motocross bikes,Been riding and racing since I was 8.
I bought a new Yamaha Radian at 18.Wanted a Fazer bad but it was twice as much.Never thought I could get a vmax.Then went to a 72 kawasaki H2 750 then my Vmax.Countless dirt and motocross bikes,Been riding and racing since I was 8.
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Rusty McNeil
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That 2 stroke looks wicked. I don't remember too many street 2 strokes from when I was a kid, Weren't hardly any bikes at all in my little podunk town.
Rusty
That 2 stroke looks wicked. I don't remember too many street 2 strokes from when I was a kid, Weren't hardly any bikes at all in my little podunk town.
Rusty
maxcruiser
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Here's some of my past favorite rides:
79 Kawasaki 650 - all speed and no brakes and 1st time I experienced high speed wheel wobble
82 Honda v45 sabre - 1st v4
67 Harley Sportster 900 - my 1st frame up custom build and kickstart only - nicknamed; Lil Bitch
42 Harley WL 45cu - army issue - army green - bought it 100% original condition - bought it from the widow - he brought it back from his 1st tour and never made back from the second tour - he was going to bring back the sidecar
96 vmax - my 1st max - and the 1st jap bike after 16 years on Harleys
The one I miss the most is the 67 Sporty - one tempermental bitch, but got alot of compliments on it.
:cheers: Mike
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79 Kawasaki 650 - all speed and no brakes and 1st time I experienced high speed wheel wobble
82 Honda v45 sabre - 1st v4
67 Harley Sportster 900 - my 1st frame up custom build and kickstart only - nicknamed; Lil Bitch
42 Harley WL 45cu - army issue - army green - bought it 100% original condition - bought it from the widow - he brought it back from his 1st tour and never made back from the second tour - he was going to bring back the sidecar
96 vmax - my 1st max - and the 1st jap bike after 16 years on Harleys
The one I miss the most is the 67 Sporty - one tempermental bitch, but got alot of compliments on it.
:cheers: Mike
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Re: PreMax love affair, what was your's?
Too many to list and I think the first ones were pre-photography.:rofl_200:
But here are two of my favs.
The XS1100E 1978 model (my first shaft drive bike) and the Moto Guzzi T3 Californian was my brothers (another shaft drive and Bored out to 1000cc).
Lots of memories here.
Too many to list and I think the first ones were pre-photography.:rofl_200:
But here are two of my favs.
The XS1100E 1978 model (my first shaft drive bike) and the Moto Guzzi T3 Californian was my brothers (another shaft drive and Bored out to 1000cc).
Lots of memories here.
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1983 yamaha Seca Turbo. Still have it (no pics) and it's been through 4 engines, 1 major crash that almost took my leg (woman ran a red light), and numerous other minor incendents (dogs love to run out in front of me with this bike).
i've got a seca 900 for the bike now and will maybe be putting it in later this year. It's been 10+ years since I rode the bike last. With the 900 and the extra boost I am going to put on it I expect to get at least 150rwhp if not way more! The bike was scary to ride before and will be worse now!
Sean Morley
1983 yamaha Seca Turbo. Still have it (no pics) and it's been through 4 engines, 1 major crash that almost took my leg (woman ran a red light), and numerous other minor incendents (dogs love to run out in front of me with this bike).
i've got a seca 900 for the bike now and will maybe be putting it in later this year. It's been 10+ years since I rode the bike last. With the 900 and the extra boost I am going to put on it I expect to get at least 150rwhp if not way more! The bike was scary to ride before and will be worse now!
Sean Morley
shawn kloker
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Rusty,You didn't pee a little did you? LOL!
I laughed my ass off when I read that!
Rusty,You didn't pee a little did you? LOL!
I laughed my ass off when I read that!
Laxfan
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This has been my love affair for the last 21 years......
Just needs a little tlc and its carbs reinstalled to be back in action.
This has been my love affair for the last 21 years......
Just needs a little tlc and its carbs reinstalled to be back in action.
Frosty72
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Man I love this thread, seeing all those great "old" bikes!
My first love wasn't until 1995! Mostly cause my dad always said he'd kick my ass if I bought a bike. That was the 86' Fazer, I loved it, had it for 9 years. The only other bike I would buy is the Triumph Tiger for a second bike, keepin' the Max!
Man I love this thread, seeing all those great "old" bikes!
My first love wasn't until 1995! Mostly cause my dad always said he'd kick my ass if I bought a bike. That was the 86' Fazer, I loved it, had it for 9 years. The only other bike I would buy is the Triumph Tiger for a second bike, keepin' the Max!
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Redbone
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My favorite when I was growing up were dirt bikes. Honda Elsinore 250 was most lusted after but never got one. Then I picked up a YamahaDT250 then a YZ250 which I rode the hell out of. I finally ended up getting a Honda Sabre (700cc) in '85. I really wanted the 1100 but couldn't pay the price at the time. I saw the Vmax when it came out but never fode one or even rode with one. The next time I saw one was when I bought Redbone. I didn't know much about it then but I sure do now. Thanks to all the members here I have learned a lot technical wise and the love for a true classic hot rod. :rocket bike:
My favorite when I was growing up were dirt bikes. Honda Elsinore 250 was most lusted after but never got one. Then I picked up a YamahaDT250 then a YZ250 which I rode the hell out of. I finally ended up getting a Honda Sabre (700cc) in '85. I really wanted the 1100 but couldn't pay the price at the time. I saw the Vmax when it came out but never fode one or even rode with one. The next time I saw one was when I bought Redbone. I didn't know much about it then but I sure do now. Thanks to all the members here I have learned a lot technical wise and the love for a true classic hot rod. :rocket bike:
I've kept track over the years,,, and more years of how many bike's I've owned in those 44 years I've been riding. Sure a Mix..:rofl_200:
Memory Lane
1. 1965 Yamaha 60 Street Single
2. 1968 Honda 160 Twin Street
3. 1970 Suzuki 90 Single Enduro
4. 1967 Yamaha 100 Twin Street
5. 1968 Yamaha 125 Twin Scrambler
6. 1966 Suzuki X6 Twin Street
7. 1972 Kawasaki 125 Single Enduro
8. 1966 Honda 450 Twin Street
9. 1965 Honda 305 Twin Scrambler
10. 1956 Triumph Tiger 650 Twin Street
11. 1971 Kawasaki 350 Single Enduro
12. 1970 Honda 350 Twin Street
13. 1974 Suzuki 250 Single Enduro
14. 1975 Suzuki 500 2 stroke Twin Street
15. 1975 Suzuki 400 Single Enduro
16. 1979 Yamaha 400 Twin Street
17. 1977 Yamaha 500 Twin Street
18. 1976 Yamaha 650 Twin Street
19. 1974 Kawasaki 250 Triple Street
20. 1972 Kawasaki 350 Triple Street
21. 1980 Yamaha 650 Twin Street
22. 1980 Yamaha 650 Maxim 4cyl Street
23. 1981 Honda 500 V2 Street
24. ???? God Knows the year Honda JR 50 Single Dirt
25. 1974 Yamaha 125 Single Moto
26. 1978 Yamaha 250 Single Enduro
27. 1983 Kawasaki 250 Single Enduro
28. 1981 Suzuki 850 4cyl Street
29. 1982 Yamaha XJ 1100 4cyl Street
30. 1981 Yamaha XS 1100 4cyl Street
31. 1989 Harley EVO 883 V2 Sportster
32. 1990 Harley EVO V2 Low Rider
33. 1994 Harley EVO 1200 V2 Sportster
34. 1979 Harley Iron V2 Sportster
35. 2005 Harley 883/1200 EVO V2 Sportster
36. 1994 Yamaha VMax V4
37. 1989 Yamaha VMax V4
1 Triumph, 5 Harley's, 5 Kawasaki's, 6 Suzuki's, 6 Honda's and 14 Yamaha's...
Note: I went back and added the years. Had to guess at a couple cause I lost some pictures to my First Wife...:bang head:
How many and what have you owned????:ummm:
Memory Lane
1. 1965 Yamaha 60 Street Single
2. 1968 Honda 160 Twin Street
3. 1970 Suzuki 90 Single Enduro
4. 1967 Yamaha 100 Twin Street
5. 1968 Yamaha 125 Twin Scrambler
6. 1966 Suzuki X6 Twin Street
7. 1972 Kawasaki 125 Single Enduro
8. 1966 Honda 450 Twin Street
9. 1965 Honda 305 Twin Scrambler
10. 1956 Triumph Tiger 650 Twin Street
11. 1971 Kawasaki 350 Single Enduro
12. 1970 Honda 350 Twin Street
13. 1974 Suzuki 250 Single Enduro
14. 1975 Suzuki 500 2 stroke Twin Street
15. 1975 Suzuki 400 Single Enduro
16. 1979 Yamaha 400 Twin Street
17. 1977 Yamaha 500 Twin Street
18. 1976 Yamaha 650 Twin Street
19. 1974 Kawasaki 250 Triple Street
20. 1972 Kawasaki 350 Triple Street
21. 1980 Yamaha 650 Twin Street
22. 1980 Yamaha 650 Maxim 4cyl Street
23. 1981 Honda 500 V2 Street
24. ???? God Knows the year Honda JR 50 Single Dirt
25. 1974 Yamaha 125 Single Moto
26. 1978 Yamaha 250 Single Enduro
27. 1983 Kawasaki 250 Single Enduro
28. 1981 Suzuki 850 4cyl Street
29. 1982 Yamaha XJ 1100 4cyl Street
30. 1981 Yamaha XS 1100 4cyl Street
31. 1989 Harley EVO 883 V2 Sportster
32. 1990 Harley EVO V2 Low Rider
33. 1994 Harley EVO 1200 V2 Sportster
34. 1979 Harley Iron V2 Sportster
35. 2005 Harley 883/1200 EVO V2 Sportster
36. 1994 Yamaha VMax V4
37. 1989 Yamaha VMax V4
1 Triumph, 5 Harley's, 5 Kawasaki's, 6 Suzuki's, 6 Honda's and 14 Yamaha's...
Note: I went back and added the years. Had to guess at a couple cause I lost some pictures to my First Wife...:bang head:
How many and what have you owned????:ummm:
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Rollie
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........ add - and The Best One is / was .........
DakRatFink
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0. Puch Moped of undetermined vintage/displacement
1. 1964 Norton 400 twin
2. '77 Suzuki GS750
3. Honda cb350 twin ( project that never got off the ground)
4. '92 Yamaha FZR600
5. '01 Yamaha V Max
1. 1964 Norton 400 twin
2. '77 Suzuki GS750
3. Honda cb350 twin ( project that never got off the ground)
4. '92 Yamaha FZR600
5. '01 Yamaha V Max
????? Wow, actually the XJ 1100 would be my favorite. I picked it up with 5000 miles on it at a cost of $500.00. Did the carbs then sync'd them. It had YICS induction, very similar too VBoost. At about 6k the bike became a jet fighter without wings on afterburners.
I pulled out next to a car doing 60 mph and passed the guy in a heartbeat. At the next light he asked if it had folding wings. He said as he passed me he looked back to see the bike and I was already even with him. He said he watched as if I were in warp drive... That was Priceless. Bike ran an Indicated 147 mph with one up and 142 with 2...
I traded the bike in and after the sales guy took a ride, he had the service manager ride it. I got 3 times what I paid for the bike in trade. The shop offered me a job but the pay sucked...
VMax's are a very close 2nd...:biglaugh:
I pulled out next to a car doing 60 mph and passed the guy in a heartbeat. At the next light he asked if it had folding wings. He said as he passed me he looked back to see the bike and I was already even with him. He said he watched as if I were in warp drive... That was Priceless. Bike ran an Indicated 147 mph with one up and 142 with 2...
I traded the bike in and after the sales guy took a ride, he had the service manager ride it. I got 3 times what I paid for the bike in trade. The shop offered me a job but the pay sucked...
VMax's are a very close 2nd...:biglaugh:
Frosty72
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79' Yamaha tt500
86' Yamaha Fazer
04' Vmax
I tend to hold on to what I got.
86' Yamaha Fazer
04' Vmax
I tend to hold on to what I got.
