Author Topic: Which One Would YOU Pick? (Read 4729 times)

bill440cars · « **on:** February 07, 2007, 04:38:56 PM »

If you could have a Vintage Motorcycle (in new condition), could you pick one, and if so, which one would you pick?

I'm even gonna have to think about that one. I can think of several but, I don't know if I can narrow it down to one. What do you all think? Can you do it? I'll get back to you soon, on mine.

Later on, Bill

ofreen · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2007, 05:00:36 PM »

I had a '64 Duo-Glide when I was 18. Wouldn't mind having it back.

HITMAN · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2007, 05:03:34 PM »

1975 Norton 850 Commando, black and gold. Just like my dads favorite bike (except he painted his pearl white), and I would definitly park it in the living room!

upperlake04 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2007, 05:13:22 PM »

Good topic Bill

-a 1946 Indian Chief

heffay · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2007, 05:18:57 PM »

probably a kenny roberts rz350

then i'd give it to dad. he's always wanted one and he hand built a similar model of his own when i was still in the single digits. it would be the least that i could do to pay him back for this hobby that he's given to me.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2007, 05:22:26 PM »

What's a rz350 in English terms ?

Sam.

heffay · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2007, 05:28:02 PM »

2 stroker...
if it were to remain in my sweaty little hands i'd go for the yammerhammer rd400... glenn? hint hint

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2007, 05:31:10 PM »

RD350 YVPS

Sam.

CaféElite · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2007, 05:32:33 PM »

Norton Manx.... In my opinion there is nothing cooler..

http://www.ventureclassics.com/Norton%20Manx%20500%20007a.JPG

tsflstb · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2007, 05:40:10 PM »

Vincent Black Shadow

Runner up...'74 round case 750ss

mrbreeze · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2007, 05:41:00 PM »

Quote from: HITMAN on February 07, 2007, 05:03:34 PM

1975 Norton 850 Commando, black and gold. Just like my dads favorite bike (except he painted his pearl white), and I would definitly park it in the living room!

I'm right with ya there Hitman!! I love the Nortons. Even older than 75. I also like a lot of others but the Norton rules!!!

toycollector10 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2007, 06:01:19 PM »

I have stolen this picture off the SandcastOnly site. I'm sure they won't mind

CB750 Prototype.

bill440cars · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2007, 06:07:49 PM »

Well, I've got it down to a Norton Manx, Norton 850 Commando, Vincent Black Shadow, BSA Gold Star, Indian Four, 53' Indian Black Hawk Chief, Indian TT Warrior, Royal Enfield TT Interceptor, 57' Indian Apache, CB77 Super Hawk .....Uh, I'll be back when I can narrow this down some more. See ya.

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2007, 06:12:21 PM »

Many's the time I've wished for a motorcycle library where i could go and check a bike out for a week.
I'd like to get my R67/2 back. I've always wanted to take a Velocette around a track. Or through the mountains.
Panther slper is one of the prettiest engines... A Crocker would be fun to get rorty on.
Have to say, though- I have some of the best, most fun bikes there are. I'm pretty happy right now.
(OK- and another R69S and I'll sit down)

ElCheapo · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2007, 06:38:23 PM »

I guess I would go after an old Indian. Something the wife would like to have. After all I would give it to her.

I guess I am a sicko, I am riding my dream bike.

The SOHC Honda

CaféElite · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2007, 06:49:16 PM »

Quote from: Uncle Ernie on February 07, 2007, 06:12:21 PM

I've always wanted to take a Velocette around a track. Or through the mountains.
Panther slper is one of the prettiest engines...

My neighbor has a velocette and must say its a pretty cool bike to look at and sit on. I dont think he will like take it for a spin and to be honest I probably wouldnt either. That 750SS duck is pretty hot as well..

turtle · « **Reply #16 on:** February 07, 2007, 06:55:21 PM »

Getting it down to one is a big ask.
Part of my wish list
An original red and white 50cc stepthrough (C100 / Cub?) because they were iconic of the late 60's.
A Kawasaki (sacrilege I know) - I haven't worked out which model yet (one I can paint in its original purple - its a girl thing

My 350F fully restored with original 4-4s
1983 Shadow VT500C
Another CX500 Custom (a red and purple one)
A CBX for my partner

HITMAN · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2007, 07:07:21 PM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on February 07, 2007, 05:41:00 PM

Quote from: HITMAN on February 07, 2007, 05:03:34 PM
1975 Norton 850 Commando, black and gold. Just like my dads favorite bike (except he painted his pearl white), and I would definitly park it in the living room!
I'm right with ya there Hitman!! I love the Nortons. Even older than 75. I also like a lot of others but the Norton rules!!!

Close, oh so close. My day will come!

mrbreeze · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2007, 07:11:32 PM »

Quote from: HITMAN on February 07, 2007, 07:07:21 PM

Quote from: mrbreeze on February 07, 2007, 05:41:00 PM
Quote from: HITMAN on February 07, 2007, 05:03:34 PM
1975 Norton 850 Commando, black and gold. Just like my dads favorite bike (except he painted his pearl white), and I would definitly park it in the living room!
I'm right with ya there Hitman!! I love the Nortons. Even older than 75. I also like a lot of others but the Norton rules!!!

Close, oh so close. My day will come!
Ohhhhhhhhhh Yeah!!!!!

jonescafe72 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2007, 07:23:18 PM »

I would definitely have to agree with the roundcase Ducati, of course there's always the 850 Moto Guzzi Le Mans......

bill440cars · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2007, 07:35:19 PM »

With this one, you could cur the number down to 2. Check out this one that some would call the "Vindian" Sometimes referred to as the Indian that they should have built.

DarkRider · « **Reply #21 on:** February 07, 2007, 09:21:40 PM »

Im thinking something like an early 80s Honda CB750 NightHawk..and perhaps my K4 in original unmolested condition.

nickjtc · « **Reply #22 on:** February 07, 2007, 10:05:57 PM »

Erm...I guess this is an easy one for me to answer....herewith the Mistress the day she arrived in August 2004, along with a lifetime of extra bits and pieces.

turtle · « **Reply #23 on:** February 07, 2007, 10:20:32 PM »

NIghthawks are good. Perhaps I should add that to my list. Here's one I saw at a meet recently.

CrisPDuk · « **Reply #24 on:** February 08, 2007, 12:18:13 AM »

tsflstb has aleady posted mine, the Vincent Black Shadow

Either that or an NR750

Slight aside, how cool must they have sounded in their original V8 configuration

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