Motorcycles you wish you had kept~

gtrider · Apr 25, 2015

And the 1976 Yamaha RD400 that acquired DG heads and Toomey pipes and...
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and along the way, assorted other street and competition machines. BUT... I quit all that when I bought my first BMW in 1984, a 1983 R80ST that had sheltered in a dealer's showroom over the winter...

BUT I STILL OWN THAT ONE!

Since buying that ST I've sold a total of ONE of my BMW bikes, and that was a mistake. Darn things are addictive...

Best,

DG

rad · Apr 25, 2015

GTRider said:
Oh yeah...

That would start with the '67 Honda CL250 Scrambler...
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and the 1968 Yamaha DT250 that acquired a GYT Kit, lost a lotta street parts, and became a flat-tracker...
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DG

I lusted after the 250 and 305 scramblers back in the mid 60's, never had one. As I noted prior, I did have a DT250 and loved it!

72r60/7 · Apr 28, 2015

Sure wish I hadn't sold the 1972 R60/5 Toaster Tank that I bought new. Paid $1,600 for it. At the time, I just could not afford another $150 for a 750cc model. I have enjoyed BMWs ever since.
My how time flies when you are having fun.
Charlie

Woodbutcher · Apr 29, 2015

1989 Honda Transalp. Just saw one come up for sale and was tempted. Here's a shot of mine from when I was selling it a few years ago.

grover1949 · Apr 29, 2015

BSA A-7 500cc Twin

I don't remember it's year, but I do remember disassembling it, taking the cases, rocker boxes, etc to college with me and wet sanding and polishing them over the winter. Also, since I worked part-time at a garage that had the equipment, I re-ground the valves and seats and put new rings in it. It all went back together at spring break. The reverse cone pipes were cool. With the baffles in, it was reasonably quiet but ran flat from around 3000 to 5000 rpm. With the baffles out, when it hit about 3000, it shot forward like a rocket! I contacted the previous owner and he verified it had a modified cam. I truly wish I had never sold it.

sagerat · Apr 29, 2015

2002 Honda VFR Interceptor, my second bike but the first bike I took on multi-state tours in the Western US.

2004 BMW R1150GS, my third bike and first BMW; bike had the most comfortable saddle on any bike I've ever ridden. First bike where I rode on gravel roads intentionally. Missed it so much I bought my 2009 R1200GSA whose keys you'll have to pry from my cold dead hands, thank you very much.

globalrider · May 5, 2015

It would not get much use, but I wish I still had it in my stables.

My 1986 Suzuki RG 500 Gamma....

340 pounds.
95 HP.
Two-stroke - square-four cylinder layout - flat slide carbs.
Four-piston brake calipers up front - ten in total.
Aluminum frame and swingarm and lots more that was leading edge back then.

And damn quick and fast, for a 500 cc.

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bikenut595 · May 10, 2015

1. I have often regretted selling my 1994 VFR, sounded so sweet with the Staintune pipe.

2. My 1995 GSPD-C, great bike, great around town, but it was a weaver on the highway, and I could never get it sorted out.

3. All five of my Triumph Daytona 955's, fantastic design, and another great sounding bike. Seems like I would sell one, and start looking for a replacement.

yeehastephen · May 10, 2015

Maybe my old Hodaka Ace 100 B or the Super Rat or maybe the Road Toad in Kawi Lime!

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How come I can't get so enthused about the late Chinese knock-offs?

AKsuited · May 11, 2015

YeehaStephen said:
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I had a Road Toad!
I remember I had to always carry a spare spark plug because a plug could foul anytime, and then the bike would not start.

Harry

Tonyfr · May 12, 2015

Bought it new in 1984 and still have it in the garage.

mustangguy · May 21, 2015

I bought this 2003 DRZ-400S new and heavily modified including weight reduction, carbon fiber turn signals, carbon fiber brush guards, Yoshi exhaust, Excel rims, Talon Hubs, Pilot Powers, and a race Keihin Carb. I miss this bike...

61996 · May 21, 2015

I wish both of these were still in my garage.

72r60/7 · May 22, 2015

Always wanted an "ST" and still do.

61996 · May 22, 2015

72r60/5 said:
Always wanted an "ST" and still do.

They're hard to find.
I traded mine to partially finance a 94 R1100RS

braddog · May 25, 2015

I guess if the situation had been right, I would've kept every single motorcycle that I've ever owned. But that just wasn't possible.

If I were to pick one, I think it'd be the '74 Yamaha DT250. I got that brand new when I was 15 years old. I left it at my parents' farm when I married and moved into an apartment in the city. It wasn't practical for me to take along. 2 years later, my dad had a tumor on his spine that caused him partial paralysis. I gave him my Yamaha so he could trade it in on a 3-wheeler so he could get around the farm better. I don't regret giving it to him, but I do wish I had it back. It was a ton of fun, and would be a great bike to have at our cabin.

jcj78 · May 25, 2015

I still have my first bike, a '92 GN125 I got for my 14th birthday, so I could get to the field and/or the airport after school.
It has almost 4000 miles on it.

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The bike I wish I still had was a 1983 CB650SC Nighthawk that I bought for $1200 and sold for $1200 about two years later. This is not my bike, but mine looked just like this, except for the grips and front signals. I had the same light, fairing, and stripped badges. And my bike had a different, adjustable exhaust. This was my first shaft-drive bike, and I really liked it.

lmo1131 · May 25, 2015

The twin that I had before the twin that I've had for the last 42 years. And I had to borrow a hundred bucks to get it.
Gatlinburg, Memorial Day run 1972.

rudyinla · May 25, 2015

lmo1131 said:
The twin that I had before the twin that I've had for the last 42 years. And I had to borrow a hundred bucks to get it.
Gatlinburg, Memorial Day run 1972.
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Even accounting for inflation, it's stunning to see this. Amazing. It's also amazing how much that bike looks like today's HDs!

Omega Man · May 25, 2015

notinla,
Welcome to the forum!
Yeah, the post from Lew is a blast from the past......Really old school

Gary

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