Author Topic: 40 years ago, today... (Read 1633 times)

flatlander · « **on:** March 19, 2016, 03:08:13 AM »

my 550 was first registered for the road on 19 march 1976.
that's the closest date i have to it's birthday!

i'd love to take it for a celebratory ride but am travelling and only back tomorrow evening.
anyway: congratulations

70CB750 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2016, 03:58:42 AM »

Happy birthday and many more!

Stev-o · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2016, 04:34:18 AM »

Happy BDay.....she don't look a day over 30!

oldhatt45 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2016, 04:53:12 AM »

Flatlander,

Happy Birthday from one 40 yr old (750 K6) to another!

Charlie

rocket johnny · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2016, 05:21:28 AM »

happy birthday to your bike from wanda the honda ,,1976 cb750k her party is this aug. rocket johnny

cougar · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2016, 08:42:31 AM »

Gotta do the same ! Happy Birthday from one 1976 cb750F1 (my avatar) to another 1976. ...cougar...

CycleRanger · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2016, 09:23:32 AM »

The summer of '76 was the best summer ever. The summer I learned to ride a motorcycle.

strynboen · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2016, 09:59:36 AM »

i got my first moped in 76..a old 50 cc.. Peugeot 105.(.i think)..my Yamaha fs1-dx is a 1976..but have not had it from new..

robvangulik · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2016, 11:48:25 AM »

Gefeliciteerd

And most important, like my bike this januari, it's taxfree once again ( hopefully forever more this time)

Deltarider · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2016, 12:01:08 PM »

Ja en van harte

. Although my CB500 was first registered february 1977, I believe it is safe to assume it was assembled in 1976, so 40 years old and... still going strong.

George_s · « **Reply #10 on:** March 19, 2016, 12:11:25 PM »

Congrats and Happy Birthday from me and my '77 550 which was born June 1976.

Stev-o · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2016, 12:36:23 PM »

My '76 550F was "born" in 5/'75.

flatlander · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2016, 12:58:53 AM »

guys, thanks for the good wishes and compliments. i'm sure she'll be delighted when i convey the messegas to her.

she had gotten a little bit out of shape when i took her home with me a few years ago. but i sent her to the gym and she is now fitter then ever.

looks like we have a lot of nice 40 year olds on this forum!
and yes, she is tax free now. i suppose that puts her in the same leage as senior citizens who get free public transport in some countries

Stev-o · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2016, 09:30:44 AM »

What is this "tax free"?

bwaller · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2016, 09:40:33 AM »

Good reminder flatlander, I just checked the sales invoice for my 750K3. I bought it Feb28/1974.

MRieck · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2016, 10:26:45 AM »

Quote from: bwaller on March 20, 2016, 09:40:33 AM

Good reminder flatlander, I just checked the sales invoice for my 750K3. I bought it Feb28/1974.

Old fart.

754 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2016, 10:31:32 AM »

I bought my K3 750 in May of 76.. Still have it but its in pieces.. Took the 4-4 341,s to the dump one day..

Deltarider · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2016, 11:17:30 AM »

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What is this "tax free"?

In the Netherlands when your motor (cars included) is over 40 years old it is free of roadtax. It used to be 25 years, but they changed it so after 12 years taxfree, I have to pay a little roadtax again. I don't mind. In my opinion everyone that uses the road should pay. Best however IMO if roadtax was in the literprice of gasoline so he who uses most, pays most. Excellent way to get rid of ridiculous gas guzzlers, SUVs and the like.

Stev-o · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2016, 11:50:21 AM »

Quote from: Deltarider on March 20, 2016, 11:17:30 AM

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What is this "tax free"?
In the Netherlands when your motor (cars included) is over 40 years old it is free of roadtax. It used to be 25 years, but they changed it so after 12 years taxfree, I have to pay a little roadtax again. I don't mind. In my opinion everyone that uses the road should pay. Best however IMO if roadtax was in the literprice of gasoline so he who uses most, pays most. Excellent way to get rid of ridiculous gas guzzlers, SUVs and the like.

Here in the states, the gasoline price includes tax for the roads.
You still have to have annual registration?

In TX, if a bike is over 25, it can be registered as an antique for $60 and is good for 5 years. I do this on all my bikes that are roadworthy.

bwaller · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2016, 12:14:08 PM »

Quote from: MRieck on March 20, 2016, 10:26:45 AM

Quote from: bwaller on March 20, 2016, 09:40:33 AM
Good reminder flatlander, I just checked the sales invoice for my 750K3. I bought it Feb28/1974.
Old fart.

If the shoe fits.

flybox1 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 21, 2016, 10:32:43 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 20, 2016, 11:50:21 AM

Quote from: Deltarider on March 20, 2016, 11:17:30 AM
Quote
What is this "tax free"?
In the Netherlands when your motor (cars included) is over 40 years old it is free of roadtax. It used to be 25 years, but they changed it so after 12 years taxfree, I have to pay a little roadtax again. I don't mind. In my opinion everyone that uses the road should pay. Best however IMO if roadtax was in the literprice of gasoline so he who uses most, pays most. Excellent way to get rid of ridiculous gas guzzlers, SUVs and the like.

Here in the states, the gasoline price includes tax for the roads.
You still have to have annual registration?

In TX, if a bike is over 25, it can be registered as an antique for $60 and is good for 5 years. I do this on all my bikes that are roadworthy.

In WA (Washington State) 30 years old and you can apply for a "Collector Vehicle" plate.
Last registration/tax you'll EVER pay

robvangulik · « **Reply #21 on:** March 22, 2016, 01:17:43 PM »

Quote from: Deltarider on March 20, 2016, 11:17:30 AM

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What is this "tax free"?
In the Netherlands when your motor (cars included) is over 40 years old it is free of roadtax. It used to be 25 years, but they changed it so after 12 years taxfree, I have to pay a little roadtax again. I don't mind.

I do mind, I've got 5 bikes in that catagory, so now I pay the (reduced ) tax fee for four of them , and the full rate for the bike I use through winter, as I'm not automobilised.
That's enough money to buy several tyres, or other parts needed.

flatlander · « **Reply #22 on:** March 23, 2016, 04:07:45 AM »

i like the idea of charging road tax through fuel. seems to be a fair approach.
of course then the question is how to deal with electric vehicles? i guess it's fine to subsidise them for some time but eventually they have to pay towards maintenance of the road network.

robvangulik · « **Reply #23 on:** March 23, 2016, 01:56:11 PM »

Fuel including roadtax, excellent idea IF combined with fuel prices like in the US of A, let's say our litreprice for a gallon.

Tews19 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2016, 07:37:52 PM »

Flatlander, is it all original?

flatlander · « **Reply #25 on:** March 23, 2016, 11:43:08 PM »

it is, apart from a second (OEM) brake disc, koni shocks and some interiors of the engine. basically, i did some mild performance upgrades to the topend during a rebuild.

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