Loved Bike (Vmax doesn't count!)

[Mr. Pickles]

What bike do you wish you hadn't broken up with?

5 months ago, I would have answered Vmax, but I started dating another.

I'm going with a twofer.

My 2000 SV650 with a few suspension additions.

And my FJR1300 ABS. 25k in less than 12 months.

Instead of the SV I would have said my Sprint ST 1050 ABS but I can't find a picture of it anywhere!

 

[Hatter]

My Favorite bike was my '84 Magna V30. This isn't mine but is identical to it.

 

[clintard]

84 v65 magna here paid 25$ for it, put 200 in it, romped the hell out of it over a few years then parted it out on ebay and made 1200 bucks

 

[MachoCamachoZ]

I can't say I wish I never broke up with it... cuz I've only owned 2 bikes... however I've always envied the Ducati 999's

 

[Firewrench]

My favorite was the 1982 Harley Davidson FXR. The 5 speed was smooth, the 80 inch shovel head was a brutal torque monster, the "new" frame design was a joy on the highway as well as the twistys compared to an Electraglide. Highway 33 from Ventura up through Ojai to Pine Mountian Inn was a blast. Sold it to move to Oregon back in 1990.

This is a representation, mine was all black.

 

[shorthair88]

I've had a number of scooter's, the 2 that i regret getting rid of the most are...cb 750 custom 1980, rebuilt from the ground up.by me...fanastic saphire black paint, & a kz 1000st 1979, first shafty...boohoohooo..

shorthair88........

 

[ValveGod]

My favorite was the 1982 Harley Davidson FXR. The 5 speed was smooth, the 80 inch shovel head was a brutal torque monster, the "new" frame design was a joy on the highway as well as the twistys compared to an Electraglide. Highway 33 from Ventura up through Ojai to Pine Mountian Inn was a blast. Sold it to move to Oregon back in 1990.

This is a representation, mine was all black.

i've read the FXR was a real step up for harley when it came to handling and other performance.

 

[johnpclynch]

My old Shadow VLX 600


And I can't for get my RG125 twin powervalve
or my Magna 750.. or my Shadow 1100...

ALL OF THEM :rofl_200:

 

[MAXXMAN93-4301]

i miss all my old bikes:tantrum: but the one i miss the most would have to be my 82 honda cbx sport tourer... smooth i willhave to search for pics it has been like 15 years.:ummm: added pic

 

[betts]

i miss each and every bike i've owned, thats likely why i have 3 now, can't bare to sell 'em!
some of the ones that stick out were
89 fzr 400
00 cbr 929
95 yzf 600...

glad i took so many pics of them all!

 

[ams21ams]

Two firsts that I loved.....
My first girl and my first bike, a 1984 GPz 750 , bought new for $2995.

 

[gnappi]

What bike do you wish you hadn't broken up with?

Mine was an 80 something Honda Nighthawk 650. It was a GREAT ride. I always hoped that Honda would let that machine evolve into a great machine, but as Japanese companies often do it morphed into a silly 250cc bike that had NOTHING to do with the original.

I always wondered about that. Why do they stick with a name like SHADOW and make 4 or 5 bikes with the SAME name but have 650, 750, 1100 cc models? Doesn't ANYONE in Japan have vision or creativity?

I have an uncle that over 40 years has called all of his dogs "Ripper" just like Honda sticking with silly names for what, "brand recognition"? Gad I hope the Max never turns out like the Shadow, or Nighthawk. Even though I don't like the 09 Max at least you can see the heritage of the original I like that!

 

[click-it]

Mine was my CBRXXBlackbird god I miss that beauty.

 

[Mitchell]

87-88 Honda Super Magna. V4, Shaft Drive, 6 Speed, Hydro Clutch. I love the style and performance and like the max,,,when you see one there is no denying what it is. Been riding it more lately and realized I'm glad I didn't sell it:eusa_dance:

 

[MAXXMAN93-4301]

I FORGOT MY FIRST STREETBIKE! 1976 RD350 GOT MY BIKE LISC ON THAT ONE WHEN I WAS 17. IT WOULDNT KEEP A CHARGE FOR MY DAD HE PARKED IT FOR 5 YRS :bang head:I FIXED THE RECTIFIER AND GOT IT RUNNING SO HE GAVE IT TO ME:biglaugh::eusa_dance:! WHAT A FUN RIDE...SMOKED[ LITERALLY] MANY A 650-750 WITH IT.unk:added a pic not mine mine was orang with black stripe

 

[tvmax]

My first new bike a 79 Honda CBX, my Suzuki GS1000S Wes Cooley with a turbo and mt 1986 GSXR750R Limited edition.

 

[godsend1]

I still miss my 920. The pic isn't of mine but very similar.

 

[TURBOVMAX]

RZ 350, Kenney Roberts Special. Still dream about it. Have been searching EBAY for 500 ever since.

 

[MAXXMAN93-4301]

added some pics of rd350 and cbx to posts above:eusa_dance:

 

[gamorg02]

RZ 350, Kenney Roberts Special. Still dream about it. Have been searching EBAY for 500 ever since.

thats a sharp looking bike!