Anyone ride anything old?

[SirPsycho]

It seems that everyone on the forum rides very new posing machines. There must be some peepz riding old stuff. Personally, I live in EC1 (Central London), so if I bought a new GSXR I reckon I would have it about a week, if that!!

So, I ride an old Kwaka GPX750R (red). It's slightly scuffy, but does the business treatfully and it's lovingly maintained by my good self.

So, what do you ride?

>>> Edited by SirPsycho on Wednesday 15th September 10:35

[timf]

daily 1991 fzr600

weekends vincent black shadow now that is a scary bike to ride, one disc on the front and drum brakes on the rear

[SirPsycho]

timf said:

daily 1991 fzr600 weekends vincent black shadow now that is a scary bike to ride, one disc on the front and drum brakes on the rear

Nice one! ... That Vincent must be alot of fun. First 150mph production bike? and it's not going to depreciate! lol

Your FZR is nearly as old as my GPX (1989) !!

[Pigeon]

Vincent Black Shadow? You lucky bugger.

Mind you as far as the "crap brakes - scary to ride" goes my MZ TS250 definitely qualifies.

[Mon Ami Mate]

timf said:

daily 1991 fzr600 weekends vincent black shadow now that is a scary bike to ride, one disc on the front and drum brakes on the rear

Disc on a Black Shadow? Sacrilege.

[barry sheene]

Current daily is a 1994 Triumph Tiger (or 'Steamer' as it's known by then Tiger cognescenti)

Mainly due to the Blackbird needing an MOT and the 99 tiger having a seized rear brake retaining pin, so both are off the road atm.

[Davel]

My wife does - I'm 50!

[Guzzi Steve]

1981 Moto Guzzi 850 Lemans MK2 ridden all year,will that do?

[waynester]

I am bikeless at the moment, and i'm missing it bad.
I thought about getting an old bike again to get my fix, either an Exup or...dare i say a KR1 or RGV!!!!
I know, i know, they've all gone bang, but i bought a KR1 in green white and blue new in 1989...best bloody bike i ever owned for pound for pound FUN.

[barry sheene]

IIRC Richardsons in Ripley had one up for sale recently, Red and yellow....<shudder>

[SirPsycho]

waynester said:

I am bikeless at the moment, and i'm missing it bad. I thought about getting an old bike again to get my fix, either an Exup or...dare i say a KR1 or RGV!!!! I know, i know, they've all gone bang, but i bought a KR1 in green white and blue new in 1989...best bloody bike i ever owned for pound for pound FUN.

Sounds like a load of fun to me. I used to have an original 1980 Yamaha RD350LC ... and that was fun fun fun!

[_Dave_]

Me!

1989 FZR1000 Exup, 140bhp at the back wheel so still cuts it with the modern stuff, just needs a bit of muscle around corners.



I like it, a bit uncomfy after an hour due to plank of a seat but getting it modified over winter with a gel insert.

[braemarblue]

Moto Guzzi Le Mans II 1981
Moto Guzzi California III 1990
Moto Guzzi Daytona RS 1999

All ridden each day!

[iguana]

The only reeally older bike that has ever appealed to me is the Sunbeam S7, dunno why really just always liked them, was very temped by one a couple of years back.

Of the relitivly more modern stuff, an original 1969 or 1970 CB750 appeals and and also an RC30 Ive always thought would be fun to own & maybe if I had taken my brave pills an NSR500 as a track bike

[red rose]

I've just bought a 1974 Honda XL250 Motorsport - she is a bit of an old lady now, but must have been quite advanced when new. It's really great to be back on a bike for the first time in over 20 years - wish I hadn't waited so long !

Just need to get a new helmet and some gear now - my old AGV seemed fine for the odd track day in the cars, but it suddenly feels very stupid to be using it on a bike.

I think I can feel a trip to Hein Gericke coming at the weekend !

Cheers
Ian

[red rose]

I've just bought a 1974 Honda XL250 Motorsport - she is a bit of an old lady now, but must have been quite advanced when new. It's really great to be back on a bike for the first time in over 20 years - wish I hadn't waited so long !

Just need to get a new helmet and some gear now - my old AGV seemed fine for the odd track day in the cars, but it suddenly feels very stupid to be using it on a bike.

I think I can feel a trip to Hein Gericke coming at the weekend !

Cheers
Ian

[BSA 500]

Yep(new here btw)BSA A7 1960(500 CC TWIN)every day for the last 14 years(barring rebuilds esp last year blew it up twice).

[veetwin]

My 2001 748s is getting a bit long in the tooth now.

[B19 JAE]

1962 italian, excellent body work goes well and does a mean pizza

[nutskie..]

Hi,

I have a:
1979 Laverda Jota (180 degree)
1966 Dunstall 500 Dominator (cafe racer set up)
1968 Triton (750cc engine / Featherbed wide frame)

I don't ride them enough anymore.

Oh and a 1997 Fireblade.