Media1 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Ozybear said: Either my hyabusa for speed and handling or my fatboy for class. road a GSXR 1100 Back in 1991 WHAT a beast it went like shit off a shovel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuscious Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 1974 Zundapp Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jenny2017 Posted April 12, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2018 12 minutes ago, seajae said: driven lots of cars and bikes over the years without having to rave/bullsh*t about how fast they can go or I went on them, really have to wonder how much of a dick pulling contest this is for some rather than talking about how exciting some bikes are to ride, real bike riders talk about the bike not what speed they did on them Real bike riders talk about the bike not what speed?..Do you mean some bad ar_e bikers who sell dope and guns? The speed and sound seem to be very important for some people, I included. Speed ( not meths) creates Adrenaline flashes and that keeps some people alive. Some friends did not survive this crazy time and I hope it's okay for you when some here are discussing what they had experienced on and with bikes. I've just seen some great posts, but then yours. Why can't you just not read what you dislike? Thank you very much for your consideration. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundas Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 The bike I enjoyed most was a CB750K1 I bought new as a 20 year old. I couldn't get it past105mph (I tried), but I usually rode it at 80 or 90, before the days of radar traps everywhere (never had a speeding fine). The handling wasn't great, the brakes were OK, and despite the engine not being super powerful, compared to cars of the time the bike was fast and it felt like it could go on for ever, unlike my brother's Norton. I've had quite a few bikes before and after that one and to this day, I don't remember how I got rid of it. Actually, I enjoy nothing more than paddling around the back blocks of Chiang Mai on a friend's beaten up Honda Wave. Exciting, nope, pleasurable, for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, dundas said: The bike I enjoyed most was a CB750K1 I bought new as a 20 year old. I couldn't get it past105mph (I tried), but I usually rode it at 80 or 90, before the days of radar traps everywhere (never had a speeding fine). The handling wasn't great, the brakes were OK, and despite the engine not being super powerful, compared to cars of the time the bike was fast and it felt like it could go on for ever, unlike my brother's Norton. I've had quite a few bikes before and after that one and to this day, I don't remember how I got rid of it. Actually, I enjoy nothing more than paddling around the back blocks of Chiang Mai on a friend's beaten up Honda Wave. Exciting, nope, pleasurable, for sure. I am surprised at it's top speed.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 9 minutes ago, Media1 said: road a GSXR 1100 Back in 1991 WHAT a beast You would be impressed by the later GSXR1000 a new great package from 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny2017 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) That's a Honda 750 cc engine with Automatic. Unfortunately, can't it do curves because the frame is too low, including the pipes. It's parked on its left pipe now. No idea what's really holding the rear fat tire, there's nothing attached to the tire on the left? The guy must have spent his childhood building that thing. I saw it at my mechanic's shop and would never try to drive the beast. But it sounds and looks good. Edited April 12, 2018 by jenny2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 15 minutes ago, ezzra said: A real genuine complete Vespa GS will cost up to 300,000 baht in Thailand that's if you can find a good one, sure, there are millions of vespa running around but they are not the proper GS with the correct and matching body and engine numbers... I understand the big picture value of a correct specimen with matching S/N's but I have also seen some stunning examples of reconditioned Vespa's at pretty reasonable prices. The low cost of Thai labor does wonders for the cost of repairs. If I were a collector looking for a show winner, I'd avoid them like the plague. But if I were looking for one to rod around on... (That said, I'm not even sure what makes the GS model special. I just know what looks great to me, and I have seen some eye watering examples parked around Bangkok, along with a bunch of fodder for the rebuild process working every day, especially in Chinatown) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 R1 most exciting. R6 most fun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 34 minutes ago, seajae said: driven lots of cars and bikes over the years without having to rave/bullsh*t about how fast they can go or I went on them, really have to wonder how much of a dick pulling contest this is for some rather than talking about how exciting some bikes are to ride, real bike riders talk about the bike not what speed they did on them I thought the topic was "the most exciting bike" nothing to do with speed. As some have posted, Vespas and some vintage bikes, hardly speed machines. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, impulse said: I understand the big picture value of a correct specimen with matching S/N's but I have also seen some stunning examples of reconditioned Vespa's at pretty reasonable prices. The low cost of Thai labor does wonders for the cost of repairs. If I were a collector looking for a show winner, I'd avoid them like the plague. But if I were looking for one to rod around on... (That said, I'm not even sure what makes the GS model special. I just know what looks great to me, and I have seen some eye watering examples parked around Bangkok, along with a bunch of fodder for the rebuild process working every day, especially in Chinatown) The GS150 was Vespa's big bike of the era, they upped it to 160cc then the SS180 came out...All much the same to ride, though in my opinion the Lambretta was a much better ride and feel, the Vespa was too light at the front... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, jenny2017 said: I saw it at my mechanic's shop and would never try to drive the beast. But it sounds and looks good. Exciting for the custom bike lads and a lot of em about and enjoy the hobby. Not my thing but admire the devotion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, transam said: The GS150 was Vespa's big bike of the era Always know them as scoots but in Thailand motorcyals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo du Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 3 hours ago, alanrchase said: 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R. Except when l got nicked doing 125 mph on the A303 near Yeovil. Yeah lovely bike Alan.I still get amazed today by its beauty and uniqueness! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny2017 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: Always know them as scoots but in Thailand motorcyals. You seem to understand more, I only hear moddocai? Edited April 12, 2018 by jenny2017 Changed Thai script 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixlis Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 cbr 900 when I was 18, yz 80 when I was 10, Ducati 1198 3 years ago, Ktm 250 exc.. HD softail deluxe and RG special, on and 2017 dyna s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcorrigan Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 39 minutes ago, maxcorrigan said: I did better that, i bought a Gold Star 500 clubmans on the knock (over 24 months) three weeks later it was written off, not my doing i might add, i foolishly loaned it to a friend, to do an errand, you can see the results! Does'nt look as if i can get the link to work sorry about maybe someone else can, hopefully! Gold Star 500 Clubmans.lnk Gold Star2.lnk Double posting trying and failing to download pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 16 minutes ago, impulse said: I understand the big picture value of a correct specimen with matching S/N's but I have also seen some stunning examples of reconditioned Vespa's at pretty reasonable prices. The low cost of Thai labor does wonders for the cost of repairs. If I were a collector looking for a show winner, I'd avoid them like the plague. But if I were looking for one to rod around on... (That said, I'm not even sure what makes the GS model special. I just know what looks great to me, and I have seen some eye watering examples parked around Bangkok, along with a bunch of fodder for the rebuild process working every day, especially in Chinatown) If you were to rebuild a true vintage Vespa you'd find out that this is an expensive exercise costing well over 100k, not sure why, but this is what they charge now days and some time now, As for the GS MK I and MK II, there were less than 30,000 made of this model, and they were unique in the sense that their parts are not interchangeable with any other models of Vespa.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tpthai2 Posted April 12, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2018 Yeas 1979, Barstow to Vegas. Yamaha TT500. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Beats56 said: I had one too the GS1100EX. It was Damm Fast. use to take it to a drag strip. Very nice bike with the most comfortable seat of any bike Belonged to a young US Marine who was shagging one of my newspaper delivery route customers at the time. One evening, sat on the bike outside her house, he asked if I wanted to go for a ride. I said sure, thinking he meant on the back with him but he dismounted and said, "Here you go!". Couldn't believe he was serious and, up until the point I put it in gear and pulled away slowly, kept expecting him to laugh and say, "Just kidding!". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 2 hours ago, saminoz said: BSA Starfire 250cc. Awesome as a step up from my Pusch 49cc moped! Now there's a memory, nice looking bike - though in reality thats where the good stopped, I had a C15, the Triumph equivalent for a while, it was no beast though an improvement on the Tiger Cub! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media1 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 hour ago, jenny2017 said: Real bike riders talk about the bike not what speed?..Do you mean some bad ar_e bikers who sell dope and guns? The speed and sound seem to be very important for some people, I included. Speed ( not meths) creates Adrenaline flashes and that keeps some people alive. Some friends did not survive this crazy time and I hope it's okay for you when some here are discussing what they had experienced on and with bikes. I've just seen some great posts, but then yours. Why can't you just not read what you dislike? Thank you very much for your consideration. agreed a smarty. My dad was a biker i grew up in the shed only wanted to work on my bikes. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny2017 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, Media1 said: agreed a smarty. My dad was a biker i grew up in the shed only wanted to work on my bikes. There's a time when I tried to educate my mechanic on how to use a voltmeter, bought one for him, but it didn't last long and he's back to normal to hold a cable on to chassis to see if it was a leading one....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAZZDOG Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Porsche 911 C4S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted April 12, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 minute ago, JAZZDOG said: Porsche 911 C4S Porsche make skate boards..... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saminoz Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Blackheart1916 said: Was that the one with pedals? My grandfather had something like that, sure it was a Pusch. Yep, pedals! I once rode it home from Portsmouth to Norwich for a weekend (took it on the train back though!) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saminoz Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 hour ago, CGW said: Now there's a memory, nice looking bike - though in reality thats where the good stopped, I had a C15, the Triumph equivalent for a while, it was no beast though an improvement on the Tiger Cub! I had a C15 too. It used to step out when going round any corner, until I figured that the tyres were put on back to front! Goold old days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DJ54 Posted April 12, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2018 Maybe not exciting to some but it’s all about the journey... My first @ 15-1/2 used 1966 Yahama 125 I’m sure I was excited at the time...... at 16 traded straight across for MGA my sisters boyfriend owned. RM125 Dirt bike.....rides trough the California desert to the Slash X a bar in middle of nowhere. HD Road King 30 days 9,000 miles across US beautiful and NO phone just enjoyed the ride. HD Streetglide up through the Carolinas Tail of the Dragon...Smokey Mountains to West Virginia to Florida Thailand rental bike Golden Triangle...awesome ride lots of curves. Rode with my son and his friend. They rode a little fast but I’d catch up eventually. On morning hung over we take off.... I caught up with them waiting for me for a little while... they asked What happened? I had to stop didn’t want to throw up in helmet. Now a 200 cc bike here in the Norteast fun rides in open countryside. Most rides I try taking scenic route ....Interstate sucks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 3 hours ago, CGW said: it was no beast though an improvement on the Tiger Cub Ahh, the Tiger Cub, a small throaty bike that was pretty fast, but as I recall the compression ratio was quite high and my mate's bike kept on knocking out big ends!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 6 minutes ago, xylophone said: Ahh, the Tiger Cub, a small throaty bike that was pretty fast, but as I recall the compression ratio was quite high and my mate's bike kept on knocking out big ends!!! As I recall the most exciting thing about riding one was wondering where you would break down 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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