hawkbit 0 #51 March 6, 2004 Yamaha YZ80 - age 10 My Favorite bike since then was a Honda CBR 600 F2. That thing rocked. I was on it the 1st time I ever went over 150 mph. Thinking of buying something? Have Fun! Bikes are as addictive as skydiving and a lot more dangerous.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "You don't quit playing because you get old, you get old because you quit playing" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SniperCJ 0 #52 March 6, 2004 Like way back when? I was 8 yrs old riding a 3 speed, no clutch Honda 50. Progressed ever so slightly to my current ride, a Kawasaki ZX12R - fastest stock bike on the planet (ya ya, maybe the 'busa is faster, maybe its not..) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #53 March 6, 2004 well lets see.... 81 yamaha maxim 650 89 ninja 600 93 gsxr1100 97 honda cbr1100xx 99 harley softail custom 97 suzuki tl1000s 86 gsxr1100 99 ducati 996 02 honda rc51 in that order but some of them (3 max) were all in the garage at one time. My favorite? 99 ducati 996 followed closely by the 97 TL1000s Fastest? 97 Cbr 1100xx followed closely by the 86 Gixxer believe it or not that thing was scary fast for being almost 20 years old."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicLou 0 #54 March 6, 2004 Started on a 1977 Honda CB400-F SuperSport Moved up to a BMW R90S (imported from Germany - High compression Engine). Went back to Honda with a CB900-F SuperSport. I have been bikeless now for about 8 years. Am looking for new ride. Either CBR1000RR or RC51Lou ___________________________________ . . . now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb - Dark Helmet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #55 March 6, 2004 I got an RC-51 you can buy! I hate the thing after riding my duc. And yes this is "the FATGUY" riding all of these. I had people tell me I had no buisness riding these at my size. The pic of the yellow Duc was me at about 375lbs and 330lbs on the RC-51. No buisness skydiving either, but I say to hell with them all!"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #56 March 6, 2004 Honda trail 70 at 8 years old Cool pic's atsaubry...looks like your almost dragging a knee on the Duc...should real have your ass shifted off the seat though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #57 March 6, 2004 1970 honda 49cc mini, with the fold down handlebars....... pretty stylish back in 70'... RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #58 March 6, 2004 Quote1999 Honda CRB 600Ohhhh, she purrrrrred A CRB? I'm not familiar with that....is that the po-man's CBR? Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflycracker 0 #59 March 6, 2004 I was 15 and had a 1972 Honda 750 FOUR. Bass boat metallic orange. Could almost touch both feet on the ground! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wendybird 0 #60 March 6, 2004 Guys? Are us gals allowed to answer? Started off-road on Suziki RM250's and some enduro on my old Honda CRX500, but when I got older I discovered I liked Fat Boys better. My last one is a taco (I was T-Boned) but I'm still here to gripe about it. Eyeing a Heritage Softtail Classic now since that's basically what I turned the FatBoy into. Maybe. The kids'll kill me if they even find out I'm *thinking* about another one ...Wendy "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used u Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoostedXT 0 #61 March 6, 2004 2002 GSXR 750......sold her and now I am looking for something else. I rode the 600RR and it was a sick bike. I think that in black will be my toy for the next few seasons. JoeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #62 March 6, 2004 1980 thomas moped.. no really i did.. got it when i was 14 and even got a liscence for it.. got stoped onece because the local cop in town had never seen a moped liscenplate...... when i got my first "real" bike (okay don't laugh it worked great foor me .. was a 1999 kawisaki ninja...ex250r... yes 250cc's.. so it got me scooting at 115 on the autobahn in germany with the trtle wide open..... had to sell it hough when i had my back surgery a couple years ago... want to get another though.. in the 600cc class... not sure what kind though right now.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #63 March 6, 2004 First bike a 1962 Honda CB150. Many bikes and years later, 2000 Dyna Wide Glide. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #64 March 6, 2004 93 Suzuki GSX-R750 Blues! Merrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #65 March 6, 2004 A 3.5 hp Briggs-powered mini-bike. Screwed around with some 175- 450 dirt bikes just a little. First REAL bike was a 440 Kawi, that lasted about a week before it blew up. Didn't ride for a realy long time until I purchased my Sportster new in '99. Still own it. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffD 0 #66 March 6, 2004 I own a '96 GS500. I am 6'2" and weigh 250lbs, its a tad small but I can out accelerate almost any car I want. (I think it has a 13-14sec 1/4 mile) The engine revs alot on the highway, doing 70mph the tach is sitting at 6,000rpm. But I have easily gotten into triple digits. They are great bikes, and can be found for around $1500 with low miles. The only big difference between the Ninja500 and the GS500 is that the Ninja500 has farrings and a radiator whereas only the '04 GS500s have farrings and no radiator. (but for a first bike try not to get something with brand new shiny fairings) for more info on the GS500 check out www.gstwins.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #67 March 6, 2004 Hmmm....I've been racing dirtbikes since I was a kid, but I stopped that about 6 years ago. My first bike was an RT-100. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billymotox 0 #68 March 6, 2004 I started out on a Honda Z-50 when I was 8. Since then I've had several Suzukis and a couple Yamaha IT's for woods racing. Now I ride a '97 RM 125 thats built to the Gods The only street bikes I've had were a '75 KZ900 Kawasaki and a 87 Yamaha V-Max (very fast)! Street riding is just too dangerous anymore. billy d------------------------- "Escape may be checked by water and land, but the air and the sky are free." (from the story of Daedalus and Icarus) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aandy 0 #69 March 6, 2004 kx 125 to a honda f2 to an R6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shawnstarr 0 #70 March 6, 2004 got my katana 750 when i was 16. I had never rode a motorcycle before that. it is real heavy for a sport bike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoostedXT 0 #71 March 6, 2004 Here are some photos of my bike on the day I brought her home.:) Yeah I know about the shorts and t-shirt. I always ride with leathers now, but it was 104 degrees out. JoeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #72 March 6, 2004 QuoteI got an RC-51 you can buy! I hate the thing after riding my duc. And yes this is "the FATGUY" riding all of these. I had people tell me I had no buisness riding these at my size. The pic of the yellow Duc was me at about 375lbs and 330lbs on the RC-51. No buisness skydiving either, but I say to hell with them all! Actually I was scraping footpeg during this picture...not easy to do on a Duc."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #73 March 6, 2004 QuoteHonda trail 70 at 8 years old Cool pic's atsaubry...looks like your almost dragging a knee on the Duc...should real have your ass shifted off the seat though oops it was a reply to this..."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougjumper 0 #74 March 6, 2004 Here you go.. Before some of yas Time.... How many remember? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #75 March 6, 2004 QuoteYeah I know about the shorts and t-shirt. *L* It's okay, it's in keeping with a joke I heard in the northeast about the dichotomy of sportbike riders and cruisers (read: Harley owners) --- You'll see a sportbike rider in tee-shirt, shorts and sandals, but with a $500 helmet on his head. Whereas, you'll see a cruiser with over $500 worth of leather all over their body, but have an ashtray for a helmet. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
