Author Topic: Dream Bike (Read 11335 times)

smithrelo · « **Reply #25 on:** June 12, 2005, 02:35:35 PM »

Mmmmmmmm- yummy! DH is wondering why I have a silly grin on my face...with nothing on the screen to look at. Sometimes he's clueless!!

Linda

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #26 on:** June 12, 2005, 07:39:25 PM »

This is getting educational- heffay, would like to see more pix of your bike. harry, where did your seat come from. I keep think if cosmetic mods for my 400. Gordon, ever ridden a tonti framed Guzzi? Pretty sectacular ride. I have one vaguely similar to your picture only w alloy tank and no fairing. They really are a version of the Italian Harley, but they handle. Rather sorry I waited so long- don't you make the same mistake. If you ever get to Asheville, you can borrow mine.
Anybody have pix of 400 cafes?
I need a mc library; would love to ride a Panther (what a pretty engine), a Velocette is way up there, would be interested to see what a new Royal Enfield is like, would love to own a sprung-hub Thunderbird (the best Triumph in my opinion), Another BMW R67 w TR500 (and one without), a Mustang, Electra Glide...
As long as we're into fantasies, I wish I could ride as fast as some of the bikes I've already got are capable of going.

heffay · « **Reply #27 on:** June 12, 2005, 08:40:21 PM »

uncie ern~ which bike? the britten or the cb's? cuz one is only mine in my dreams the others... well, yeah, they're mine

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 13, 2005, 12:27:44 AM »

A Kawa Z1 would be one of my favourites. They are getting very expensive and parts are much more difficult to find than in our Hondas. If not a Z1, any of the saga would do: z900, z1000, z650...

The Ducati 900SS is also a very nice looking bike

A spanish made Sanglas 400

And finally, a Triumph Hurricane

Raul

MikeDeB · « **Reply #29 on:** June 13, 2005, 01:50:28 AM »

Well, since we're dreaming I have several. But I must say that I love the bikes I own and one of them was a dream bike until this past winter. That would be the Ducati 900 SS/SP. Now for the future dream bikes. I would love a sandcast in candy ruby red. The next would be a 93 Ducati 888 SPO and the last would be a 96 or 97 Ducati 916 (old style graphics). There is nothing like the sound and feel of a Ducati Vtwin. Here is a pic of my 900:

Wingmonk · « **Reply #30 on:** June 13, 2005, 02:52:32 AM »

A dream bike to me has to meet certain conditions. One, it has to be reliable, easy to work on and a fairly long production run. A dream bike makes you smile when you ride it. I mean really smile.
In my experience I have only owned two that have met these conditions. The CB750 of course does all that true...
I think the British bikes were loads of fun to ride. I have owned only a BSA Shooting Star once and always drooled over the big Triumphs, but know the weak link was always the electrics.
The second machine, is one that was made in Japan and had even a longer production run than the SOHC 750. Thirteen years!
It has a worldwide following that is almost as intense as this group..The sound is so British and has Hitachi electrics that were really good.

The Yamaha XS650 twin, often referred to as the "Japanese Bonneville" was that bike.
The XS650 series had British style made with Japanese machine tolerances and a total blast to own and ride.

If you love the simplicity of the SOHC Hondas, you would love the 650 twin. The attached pic is a vintage 1975 XS650B. Not mine, but a picture I found on the net just to show ya's. Mine is a 79 and has that beloved beat to crap look that is so endearing.
It's one I ride all the time. While smiling.

Bob in Colorado

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #31 on:** June 13, 2005, 03:48:15 AM »

Bob - that photo comes from RWHS Classics in UK. They specialise in Z1s but have Hondas, Yams, Suzis and some other exotica as well (like the odd Jota).

There is a link to their site in the FAQ http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=743.msg4704#msg4704 (right at the end...)

74cb750 · « **Reply #32 on:** June 13, 2005, 07:16:39 AM »

A Laverda Jota was always my dream bike. Never had the $ at the time, riding a Honda SL175....maybe next year.

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #33 on:** June 13, 2005, 07:18:09 AM »

I still wonder how so many people coveted an orange bike built by a tractor farm manufacturer...

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #34 on:** June 13, 2005, 03:59:27 PM »

heffey/Jeff- The bike right under your name on the left of posts. If you have others just as nice, love to see them too. Still want to know more about your seat, also.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #35 on:** June 13, 2005, 07:17:26 PM »

Well I've owned a 1978 Ducati 900SS, surely the sexiest bike of the era, and also the biggest heap of #$%* that God ever shovelled guts into! Sorry guys, but if you look in an Italian dictionary under unreliable, breakdown, or ulcer there's a full page pic of one of these things! The modern "Ducks" are reliable, fast, and almost as sexy as the old Desmo twins, which is probably why the company is still in business.

I had a 1975 Kawasaki Z900, it was a very fast bike in a straight line, but no-one (including the factory) could make them handle, so after spending lots of money trying, I sold it and bought a 1984 Harley Sportster that actually handled and braked better!

I think my 1981 Suzuki GS1000S "Wes Cooley Replica" is about as close as I'll get to my dream bike, it handles, brakes, and will do 140 Mph+ in standard trim, and it's super comfy for long trips. I bought it cheap and haven't spent much money on it, but it looks like a period Jap/American "Musclebike" racer and eats Z1's for breakfast!

I have loved CB750's since I first saw one in the early 1970's, and have had at least one in my garage since 1978. They are a simple, robust bike that doesn't do anything particularly well, but at the same time are a pleasure to ride, and have (I believe) the best looking engine ever built.

My "Endurance Racer" special that I am building now will be my ultimate "Dream Bike", with all the beauty and reliability of the classic 750/4 engine with a lot more power, and a chassis that will allow me to explore the upper limits of the performance spectrum. Cheers, Terry.

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #36 on:** June 14, 2005, 01:27:26 AM »

Terry is right. Italian bikes were not known for being reliable, and it applies also with cars. But we have to admit that those guys are very good at the design table.

Another bike I would not mind to own is the Eddie Lawson replica

I never thought I would like a bike with a square headlight!!!

Raul

Brookesy · « **Reply #37 on:** June 14, 2005, 03:56:00 AM »

At the moment my dream bike would be a 750 K2 cafe racer... maybe with an F1 or F2 engine.
but previous contenders would include -

Katana 1100s - with modern running gear of course - unfortunately, more than 30 mins. on board a Kat is long enough these days
1936 ish Ariel - for the days when i'm feeling sedate
Honda CB1300s - awesome bike - but my licence wouldn't last long
Honda CB1100 RD - the one i almost bought, but let slip away

My 750 DC Shadow is a dream to own and ride - although a tin of "instant ground clearance" would be good.

Mark M · « **Reply #38 on:** June 15, 2005, 04:30:03 AM »

I'm with Ibsen on the MV front.
But if it's dreams then I would take anything from team obsoletes MV collection, or even a 500 4 replica from Dave Kay.
Last summer his Gilera 500 replica Kept going past me, on my CB750, at high speed, round Cadwell park, until the 'profesional' rider went grasstracking! Shame to damage such a beautiful bike.

On the 6 front there is always benelli, they built a 750/6 that was derived from their copy of the CB500, but with an extra 2 pots tacked on the end. They started with a 750 version and then bored it out to 900 shortly before going bust. If you could find one of them then you can use honda parts as almost all of the componenets are direct copies, or so they say.

MRieck · « **Reply #39 on:** June 15, 2005, 08:27:28 AM »

What...no one wants a Hayabusa?

stingray · « **Reply #40 on:** June 15, 2005, 04:54:44 PM »

Being a Brit bike guy, I have always drooled over a '66 Triumph TT Special. Have you ever heard a TT Special?

That white tank with orange striping, stainless steel fenders and no headlamp.... Whew!! I picture myself riding the desert scrambles in So. Cal.

Yeah, me and Steve McQueen dodging cactus and rattlesnakes.

cben750f0 · « **Reply #41 on:** June 15, 2005, 05:23:04 PM »

any of the custom bikes from lazareth... he is a total magician of aloy and steel....

http://www.lazareth.fr/

6pkrunner · « **Reply #42 on:** June 15, 2005, 05:58:22 PM »

To find a 1973 Flake Orange K3 in the crate. Uncrated one in 1973 and had a great few years with her. Nothing else would come close.

Well maybe AEE's 1947 knucklehead "Mindbender" as completed in 1968 by Tom McMullen.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #43 on:** June 15, 2005, 11:27:51 PM »

Quote from: brookesy on June 14, 2005, 03:56:00 AM

At the moment my dream bike would be a 750 K2 cafe racer... maybe with an F1 or F2 engine.

Have you found a K2 yet Brooksey? I'm thinking that I''ve probably got enough bits to put one together, I've got a frame, wheels, engine, (was running 5 years ago but needs a strip down and clean, it's supposedly running a big bore kit) forks, seat tank, oil tank, sidecovers, gauges, lights, fenders etc, I might screw it back together this weekend, it's been apart since 2001 so it's probably time to turn it back into a bike again? Only problem is I'm in Melbourne, so I guess the transport would be a deal killer? Still, I need to sell a couple of bikes this year to make space for more bikes, so it'll be one of the first to go. Cheers, Terry.

Brookesy · « **Reply #44 on:** June 18, 2005, 04:22:49 PM »

Hi Terry,
No, i'm still looking
i'm interested - so if you can let me know what you've got and how much you want i would appreiciate it.

Sounds like you've got what i want to make a start anyway.

I'm looking at a ground-up rebuild, so i'm open to suggestions.

Thanks
Brookesy

Brookesy · « **Reply #45 on:** June 18, 2005, 04:28:09 PM »

oh, and i forgot another dream bike...
back in the late 70's Two Wheels (i think) ran an article on a CB750 with a Moto Martin frame and body kit -
monoshock from memory - but 30 years takes it toll on the memory. - Metallic Green?
Anyone remember it?
At the time i thought it was truely awesome - i wonder if i would still think the same?

I wonder where it is now?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #46 on:** June 18, 2005, 04:55:33 PM »

No worries Brooksey, I'm gonna start assembling it today, I think I've got everything, but I might need a wiring loom. I should have done it ages ago, but time is something that seems to drag while I'm at work, then accellerates to "light speed" on weekends, ha ha! I'll send you some pics when it's back together. Cheers, Terry.

brownb56 · « **Reply #47 on:** June 18, 2005, 06:14:12 PM »

As long as its not a crotch rocket I like em all.

mick750F · « **Reply #48 on:** June 19, 2005, 05:56:39 AM »

My current dream bikes are either a Ducati Multistrada or a Suzuki DL1000 V-strom...Of course, this can change as easy as the weather.

My real dream bike I suppose, is to have my current bike exactly how I want it...Of course, how I want it can change as easy as the weather.

Mike

three sticks · « **Reply #49 on:** June 20, 2005, 11:31:45 PM »

As of right now, i'm completley in love with the idea of putting clubmans on my 350, But, if i could have any bike, EVER, it would probably be my dads 1971 Norton 750 Commando cafe racer. That thing is rock & roll:

After that, my #2 dream bike would have to be somthing that you will all enjoy:

This is a 1977 Honda CB550F Super Sport. "It's tastefully dressed in a Rickman fairing and clubman bars with Gustaffson screen, Corbin seat, and Raask rear-set pegs. Other upgrades include Fiamm hi-lo horns, and a radar detector mounting shelf. I recently replaced the front signals with smaller units that mount on the Rickman fairing." -this is a quote from my dads website. This is also one of my dads bikes, the main diffrence between this and the Norton is i've actually put at least 500 or so miles on it myself. More Pictures:

Hope you like them.

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Author Topic: Dream Bike (Read 11335 times)

smithrelo

Wingmonk

stingray

brownb56

three sticks