Author Topic: Is this the fugliest Yamaha ever made? Property of MoMo the MoeRon sort of FINI (Read 15469 times)

MoMo · « **on:** May 17, 2017, 09:03:50 PM »

Seriously, who in their right mind would buy one of these? Doesn't belong in the abomination thread but darn close

MoMo · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2017, 09:25:46 PM »

This was a job for one of my regular customers. Hadn't run in 20 years or so. After removing mouse nest, ultrasonic cleaning carbs and replacing broken needle jet(never seen that before, as though some hamfisted mechanic tightened the main jet until the needle jet snapped) the ugly Seca fired up. Test rode around the block and realized the fork tubes were bent, straightened and it was good to go. Bike quit running, the special positive cable was broken, found one on eBay for the princely sum of 10$ with shipping included. Mices ate the air filter, found it on eBay for the same price. It sure is ugly....................and it can't even cook

754 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2017, 09:31:12 PM »

Yeah, by the mid eighties, I lost interest in Japan motorcycles.

MoMo · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2017, 09:44:07 PM »

This model took the top prize Frank, I don't think there was an uglier bike made in the 80's.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2017, 01:38:27 AM »

He he, well I can think of some competition for that pig Larry, how about:

The classic Golf Cart!

Fake Harley anyone?

What about a Spaghetti Western Frank?

Or a beautiful BMW Cruiser?

Good looking bikes................

BallAquatics · « **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2017, 04:19:20 AM »

What model BMW is that? After watching Alastair Seeley in the Northwest 200, I have a new interest. LOL

Dennis

Deerslayer · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2017, 04:30:59 AM »

It's a 2003-2004 BMW R1200CL or CLC. Had one, heavy!. Rode really smooth thou. Gotta watch for ABS problems.

Bob

MoMo · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2017, 05:13:52 AM »

THE PLASTIC MAGGOT Terry. c'mon man you know it makes a wonderful Golf Cart

The PC was like having your father's station wagon- great storage, smooth ride, tractable, adequate power. I don't miss mine but I did enjoy the ride. Also enjoyed my Silverwing. Doesn't say much for me, does it?

MoMo · « **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2017, 05:26:38 AM »

Whoever designed this tail should never be allowed to design another bike

MoMo · « **Reply #9 on:** May 18, 2017, 05:29:32 AM »

Oh yeah, the Beemer is pretty darn ugly

MikeSimon · « **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2017, 05:41:36 AM »

Watch it, guys - "Beauty is in the Eyes of the Beholder"! I am sure there a some among us who find the one or other bike "good looking".
The Honda PC800 was nicknamed "Yoghurt cup" in Germany. The BMW is a R1200CL/CLC, introduced in 2007. Part of BMW's ill-fated attempt to get a share of the cruiser market. They abandoned this when the displacement war kicked in and Twins had in excess of 1500cc. The BMW Boxer could not be increased in displacement that much.

MoMo · « **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2017, 07:48:57 AM »

Quote from: MikeSimon on May 18, 2017, 05:41:36 AM

Watch it, guys - "Beauty is in the Eyes of the Beholder"! I am sure there a some among us who find the one or other bike "good looking".
The Honda PC800 was nicknamed "Yoghurt cup" in Germany. The BMW is a R1200CL/CLC, introduced in 2007. Part of BMW's ill-fated attempt to get a share of the cruiser market. They abandoned this when the displacement war kicked in and Twins had in excess of 1500cc. The BMW Boxer could not be increased in displacement that much.

Besides enjoying the ride of the PC I actually liked its looks, Mike. Thread is all in jest, I became a bit attached to the Seca while working on it and bought it from my customer for the outrageous sum of $300

All the work I previously did on it was not paid of course.

That is what I meant in the intro by"who in their right mind..............."

MoMo · « **Reply #12 on:** May 18, 2017, 07:53:22 AM »

In the words of ELP, "Oh what a lucky man he was" This happened on a very short test ride around the block

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #13 on:** May 18, 2017, 08:33:32 AM »

The 80's were not a great time for motorcycle design, particularly instrument panels. I walked past a GL1200 Aspencade yesterday with the digital dash Honda fitted to it for a while.

I rather like the Pacific Coast Terry, but I can understand why others wouldn't.

martin99 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 18, 2017, 10:32:39 AM »

I agree with Terry on the first three, but I think he's being a bit harsh on the BMW. With a different tank and seat, and if it ditched the fairing lowers, luggage and backrest, it would look quite nice...

754 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 18, 2017, 10:39:39 AM »

Its cuz they didnt watch, Harley and the Marlboro Man.
My buddy has one of them beemers.. Rides a lot of miles on it..no one will steal it. #$%* a tranny in Boise last year on it.

MikeSimon · « **Reply #16 on:** May 18, 2017, 12:08:56 PM »

Quote from: martin99 on May 18, 2017, 10:32:39 AM

... the BMW..... With a different tank and seat, and if it ditched the fairing lowers, luggage and backrest, it would look quite nice...

So you have a R1100(1200)R

martin99 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 18, 2017, 02:38:24 PM »

Quote from: MikeSimon on May 18, 2017, 12:08:56 PM

Quote from: martin99 on May 18, 2017, 10:32:39 AM
... the BMW..... With a different tank and seat, and if it ditched the fairing lowers, luggage and backrest, it would look quite nice...

So you have a R1100(1200)R

Aaaarrgh! My eyes, my eyes! Point taken, please, stop the torture!

eigenvector · « **Reply #18 on:** May 18, 2017, 04:15:09 PM »

I have a Nighthawk if you want to trade bikes?

We can then swap horror stories, compare knuckle scars/burns, and discuss how a bike could go so very very wrong.

Stev-o · « **Reply #19 on:** May 18, 2017, 04:31:29 PM »

Quote from: MoMo on May 18, 2017, 07:53:22 AM

In the words of ELP, "Oh what a lucky man he was" This happened on a very short test ride around the block

The brake panel fell off??!!! Ha...never trust brakes that have been sitting...

MoMo · « **Reply #20 on:** May 18, 2017, 05:50:42 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on May 18, 2017, 04:31:29 PM

Quote from: MoMo on May 18, 2017, 07:53:22 AM
In the words of ELP, "Oh what a lucky man he was" This happened on a very short test ride around the block

The brake panel fell off??!!! Ha...never trust brakes that have been sitting...

Took the wheel off to put new booties on.. Shinkos, good enough for the type of riding I do and priced right(less than $100 for the pair). Plan to use it to commute to work instead of using the Concours or Katana-mostly the Katana because I can flatfoot at a stop. 25000 posts Stev-o? You and Terry having a contest?....Larry

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #21 on:** May 19, 2017, 03:42:20 AM »

Steve hasn't even been a member for 10 years yet Larry, he's just got more time on his hands than me! But I digress, it might be that "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" thing, but not all BMW's of the era were ugly, I still quite like the lines of my 1989 K100RS.

MoMo · « **Reply #22 on:** May 19, 2017, 05:53:01 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on May 19, 2017, 03:42:20 AM

Steve hasn't even been a member for 10 years yet Larry, he's just got more time on his hands than me! But I digress, it might be that "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" thing, but not all BMW's of the era were ugly, I still quite like the lines of my 1989 K100RS.

Gotta agree with that, nice looking Beemer you have. More classic than transformer.

MoMo · « **Reply #23 on:** May 19, 2017, 06:29:08 AM »

Some photos of the fuglyone after cleaning and minor detailing. I do have plans for the bike that hopefully will improve it so it won't be the illegitimate child of a rock and roll star

Too bad the left exhaust is mangled

MoMo · « **Reply #24 on:** May 19, 2017, 06:49:12 AM »

Beside the ugly tail fin what bothers me most about the bike is the dark blue color. I have never been a fan of black or very dark bikes and all black riding gear. BAD VISIBILITY. I'll do whatever it takes to make me more visible to any possible cager assassin. I have 5 riding jackets, all are brightly colored except for one all black Joe Rocket, which I only wear during daytime. Most every bike I've owned has been red, yellow, white or silver. This Seca may wind up old Yammie Yellow, similar to the old 70's YZ or Yamaha road racers. Similar but not so over the top

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