Bob
Well-Known Member
Why not tell us what you rode, what you ride now, and any comments:
Then:
1953 BSA 650 Gold Flash- first bike, bought in 1967 when I started riding, blew rear tire, totalled bike, wish I had one now
1965 Honda 305 Superhawk - blew tranny, great solo bike for secondary roads
*1968 BSA 500 Royal Star - blew motor at 12,000 miles, likely due to lack of valve maintenance, most memorable bike ever
*1971 BSA 650 Firebird Scrambler - blew two motors at 2500 and 3500 miles due to manufacturer oiling defects, got partial rebate
1975 Honda 175 XL - couldn't destroy it
1978 Honda CB750 - excellent commuter but intermittent electrical issues, blew tire at highway speed but saved it
1984 Kawasaki 1100 LTD - pulled motor, did custom paint, nice cruiser after the facelift
*2006 Triumph Sprint 1050 - very smooth bike, loved bumping the rev limiter
2007 Goldwing GL1800 - boxer six, first real touring bike, changing the air filter was a half day's work
2005 Yamaha WR450F - got it plated, did all the mods, bit twitchy on pavement but bomber off road
*2012 Harley Davidson FLHTCU - totalled it in NB, my fault, great touring bike
2010 BMW K1300R - my neck and arms will never be the same...
2007 BMW K1200GT - nice touring bike, Ricky's seat, good protection, started me thinking about the 1300GT
2006 Honda 1300ST - wanted to try a V4, silky smooth, custom Corbin seat but we just didn't click...
Now:
2010 BMW K1300 GT - no better than the K1200GT but has much lower miles, needs custom heated seats
2012 BMW R1200 GS Rallye - I really like it plus Mrs. Bob says it's the most comfy bike ever for a pillion. Tends to shake a few things loose (headlight screen, BMW headstock roundel) on solo dirt rides with street tire pressures. Hard mounted cameras and the GPS really take a beating as well. Much smoother and comfy on dirt roads two up loaded than solo... go figure
* means bought new, all the rest were bought used
Then:
1953 BSA 650 Gold Flash- first bike, bought in 1967 when I started riding, blew rear tire, totalled bike, wish I had one now
1965 Honda 305 Superhawk - blew tranny, great solo bike for secondary roads
*1968 BSA 500 Royal Star - blew motor at 12,000 miles, likely due to lack of valve maintenance, most memorable bike ever
*1971 BSA 650 Firebird Scrambler - blew two motors at 2500 and 3500 miles due to manufacturer oiling defects, got partial rebate
1975 Honda 175 XL - couldn't destroy it
1978 Honda CB750 - excellent commuter but intermittent electrical issues, blew tire at highway speed but saved it
1984 Kawasaki 1100 LTD - pulled motor, did custom paint, nice cruiser after the facelift
*2006 Triumph Sprint 1050 - very smooth bike, loved bumping the rev limiter
2007 Goldwing GL1800 - boxer six, first real touring bike, changing the air filter was a half day's work
2005 Yamaha WR450F - got it plated, did all the mods, bit twitchy on pavement but bomber off road
*2012 Harley Davidson FLHTCU - totalled it in NB, my fault, great touring bike
2010 BMW K1300R - my neck and arms will never be the same...
2007 BMW K1200GT - nice touring bike, Ricky's seat, good protection, started me thinking about the 1300GT
2006 Honda 1300ST - wanted to try a V4, silky smooth, custom Corbin seat but we just didn't click...
Now:
2010 BMW K1300 GT - no better than the K1200GT but has much lower miles, needs custom heated seats
2012 BMW R1200 GS Rallye - I really like it plus Mrs. Bob says it's the most comfy bike ever for a pillion. Tends to shake a few things loose (headlight screen, BMW headstock roundel) on solo dirt rides with street tire pressures. Hard mounted cameras and the GPS really take a beating as well. Much smoother and comfy on dirt roads two up loaded than solo... go figure
* means bought new, all the rest were bought used