In 1971 it was a BSA 250 thumper then a 650 BSA Now a 2005 softail springer and a 2006 rk police bike.
What Brand Bike Did You Ride Prior to HD?
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In 1971 it was a BSA 250 thumper then a 650 BSA Now a 2005 softail springer and a 2006 rk police bike.
deucedog
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Started on a Cushman Eagle scooter, have no idea what cc it was.
moved to a Honda 305 and then a Triumph Bonneville. Then my Uncle Sam came and asked for my help. Four years later Uncle Sam said I didn't need to help him any more. Shortly thereafter, another Triumph 650 was resting in the garage.
After a year or so, she got lonely so I bought a Yami 125 Enduro. A couple months playing with that and it just didn't seem fast enough. So a 175 kit was installed. Interestingly, a week or so after it was running I came across a sweet deal on a Yami 250 motocrosser. Sold the 175 to my brother and bought the 250.
One day a guy showed up at the quarry where we were riding and had a 56 Panhead in the back of his truck and dirt bikes on a trailer. I wandered over to look at it and fell in love. Turns out it was for sale. A week later the Triumph was now my other brothers best friend and I had a 56 Panhead.
After 2 years, .50 over jugs/pistons/cams and a lot of fun miles a friend of mine was selling his 72 Sporty. Yep, sold the pan (wish I hadn't) and bought the Sporty. Many years/miles/mods on that baby before marriage and adulthood made me 'be responsible'. (yeah, the 69 396 Chevelle went away too
Fast forward just a few years, all 4 kids have made it thru college and 2 of them have their own families. Stopped into a Honda dealership and saw a Sabre 1100 with a sharp looking red and flame paint scheme. Bought it and spend 2 years trying to make it something that it just was never, ever, going to be.
Sold it and bought my Deuce. I'm now happy again. :s
moved to a Honda 305 and then a Triumph Bonneville. Then my Uncle Sam came and asked for my help. Four years later Uncle Sam said I didn't need to help him any more. Shortly thereafter, another Triumph 650 was resting in the garage.
After a year or so, she got lonely so I bought a Yami 125 Enduro. A couple months playing with that and it just didn't seem fast enough. So a 175 kit was installed. Interestingly, a week or so after it was running I came across a sweet deal on a Yami 250 motocrosser. Sold the 175 to my brother and bought the 250.
One day a guy showed up at the quarry where we were riding and had a 56 Panhead in the back of his truck and dirt bikes on a trailer. I wandered over to look at it and fell in love. Turns out it was for sale. A week later the Triumph was now my other brothers best friend and I had a 56 Panhead.
After 2 years, .50 over jugs/pistons/cams and a lot of fun miles a friend of mine was selling his 72 Sporty. Yep, sold the pan (wish I hadn't) and bought the Sporty. Many years/miles/mods on that baby before marriage and adulthood made me 'be responsible'. (yeah, the 69 396 Chevelle went away too
Fast forward just a few years, all 4 kids have made it thru college and 2 of them have their own families. Stopped into a Honda dealership and saw a Sabre 1100 with a sharp looking red and flame paint scheme. Bought it and spend 2 years trying to make it something that it just was never, ever, going to be.
Sold it and bought my Deuce. I'm now happy again. :s
pirateking
Member
If I can remeber that far back
1st 1953 BSA C15 250 cc
2nd 1958 AJS 650 cc with sidecar
1973 Norton Commando 750
1973 HD sportster
1968 HD Shovelhead chopper
Long break for kids to grow up
1977 Honda Goldwing GL 1000
2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50
2002 HD Road King
Boy I feel old !
1st 1953 BSA C15 250 cc
2nd 1958 AJS 650 cc with sidecar
1973 Norton Commando 750
1973 HD sportster
1968 HD Shovelhead chopper
Long break for kids to grow up
1977 Honda Goldwing GL 1000
2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50
2002 HD Road King
Boy I feel old !
spartacus55
Active Member
In order since 1972 1969 kaw 175, 1971 honda 450, 1978 honda cb750, 1978 hd xl1000 custom, 1980 yamaha xs1100, 1997 suxuki 1400 intruder, 2001 yamaha vstar 1100, 2003 honda vtx 1300, 2007 harley davidson Road King (flhr)
bestyet
Member
First bike was a 1982 Kawasaki GPZ550 was standard when i first brought it from a mate at work, Wanted to get a Harley but wasn't in a position to do so and it had been about 20 years since i road a bike, After some customizing and about 4 years riding day in day out all weather i finished paying child maintenance, So i thought have been without the money for the last eight years i figured i would treat myself and brought my ride, and it has been worth the wait..
Cheers
Johno
Cheers
Johno