Let's see those bikes

Going through all 75 pages is a treat when you love bikes, I love playing in the dirt more than anything so most of my bikes have been dirt bikes with a few street bikes thrown in for good measure.
First bike was my old mini bike, when your a kid there's something magical about the sound of a Briggs & Stratton and the "ting ting ting" of a centrifugal clutch.



2nd bike I considered a "real" bike since it had actual brakes and a clutch. 1974 Honda XL 70. I really wanted the XR but the last one sold 15 minutes before we arrived at our local Honda shop, I couldn't wait for my first new bike so I bought the XL.



My 1st Motocross bike, 1972 Bultaco 250 Pursang, probably the meanest most intimidating sounding bike I've ever heard. Loved it !



Being a long time Bob Hannah fan I jumped all over this 79 YZ 250F when I found it. was in pretty rough shape at the time but brought it back into a good looking beast.



Only my 2nd brand new bike a 1983 YZ 250K. Unfortunately Yamaha went spastic with the weight reduction program so the super lite pistons only lasted three weeks before cracking, the hollow bead rims combined with aluminum spoke nipples would never seat despite regular tightening so the rims bent.



Luckily I was able to trade the YZ for a sparkling new Honda XR 500R. only one of the greatest machines to ever hit dirt !


Only owned this one for a few months it wasn't a great bike, very little low end and poor suspension, 1986 CR 250R.


I was lucky enough to own 2 of this amazing motocross bike, short shifting this thing I was always able to beat much much newer bikes and the suspension was so amazing you could eat up the nastiest ground wide open in fifth with complete confidence, I loved it !


I got this one for a great price, it was probably the rarest bike in North America since Yamaha stopped exporting them to NA in 1995. with that huge 5 gallon tank it was quite a pig at 380 lbs full, fat but fun, 1999 Yamaha XT 600.




I liked this bike it was fairly light for a 750-4 since it was based off the 650. 1981 Kawasaki KZ 750.



This bike was completely stock when I bought it but I couldn't stop tinkering with it, really bad brakes and suspension but a great engine and fun to ride, only my 2nd street bike. 1982 Yamaha XV 750 Virago.

 

Went on a Scarecrow ride yesterday with the Chapter. The citizens in the town of Chester, NH puts out hundreds of scarecrows. At one of the rest stops a gal snapped a picture of me with my bike.

 

Riding a 08 klr650 now. Lots of bolt ons. Traded a honda cbr250 straight across. Had bought the cbr as a commuter bike and it was great. Just couldn’t pass up a dual sport. Bought the cbr for $1800 with 8k miles, it paid for itself within 3 months of work commute. 72mpg is no joke!

 

You are so correct! My 250 Super Sherpa will touch 100 mpg on a easy pace. Incredible. The KLR I had was a 50 -55mpg bike. Good machine.

 

I would love a 250 dual sport, with the exception of having to commute 60 miles of I5 once a week. The cbr was geared such and with efi never had trouble hanging at 80 mph. Dual sports are a different animal. The klr does fine, but certainly is happy under 80.

 

Had to scratch an itch today. It was a bit brisk in the AM but the sun warmed it up to about 50 pretty quick.


Mercury had 30, bike in my detached garage had 41. Either way it was chilly.

 

That’s a good temp to keep the bugs from spattering your helmet shield.

 

Went on a ride today, possibly the last of the season. I was solo riding and obviously I sux at selfies.



Without readers on I can't see the phone screen (even with the huge S9 plus), nor the "button" so I'm just lucky I got myself in the picture

 

Decided to ride to the shop and mount new tires this morning.

 

Last ride of the season was last Saturday. Bundled my bike off to winter storage today, the dealership picked it up. The garage actually has a bit of space in it now. Timing was good - Monday should have over a foot of the white chit on the ground.

 

I pretty much put much put mine in hibernation too. Added fuel treatment and it will get covered this weekend. Sunday they are calling for snow/rain showers and the salt/brine keeps me from riding.

 

nj is strict about motorcycles

 

same here if not worse , i feel your pain

 

came across these I posted on another site, Dad back in late 40's early 50's.

came across these I posted on another site, Dad back in late 40's early 50's.

 

These are the end of his racing career in 2000-2001.
74 years old. lived to 91. RIP Pops.

 

Way cool pictures ironpony ...Thanks for sharing!

 

My 8 year old was thrilled to be riding the 50cc yesterday.