Vintage Motorcycle Thread

[speeder]

That's a great looking Honda 750. They never were considered fast, though, not even when new.

[asphaltgambler]

Really .................this content is giving me a wood-drow. I'm not sure what's better the bikes or the quality of the photography. Almost art .........................

[cornernfool]

Here's my 1978 Yamaha XS750. 2 cams, 3 cyls, 4 stroke, 5 speed!

[Gogar]

Originally Posted by jdlowery

I agree 100% but my bike is actually a 750 K6.

Oh, ok. Good to know!

Here put these after my F.

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[jdlowery]

Originally Posted by Gogar

Oh, ok. Good to know!

Here put these after my F.

our

My bad! Didn't realize you were abbreviating. Thought you were confusing it with the model 750F. Nice bikes and better performance but I like the look of the K better.

[67R69S]

Great thread, its amazing what comes out of the woodwork when you ask car guys about old bikes.

Speeder, did you notice a big difference in temperature with the fairing lowers removed on your RS? My dream bike is a gold '78 RS and I've heard they can be quite toasty in summer.

[sand_man]

[sand_man]

[TZ 197]

One of the first over the counter racers produced in Japan was the TD1 Yamaha released in 1963. In typical Japanese fashion, this YDS engine family had engineering and styling taken from the German Adler 250. Their availability started the ball rolling, and 10 years later the grids were flooded w 250, 350 then 750 Yamaha's worldwide. This corporate thinking helped put proficient and reliable racers in the average man's hands. A lot like Porsche did with the RS and cup cars in a sense if you had the cash.

I love seeing the diversity and quality of machines posted here!

[TZ 197]

Very cool sand_man. Pretty sure Giacomo has championship records that may never be equaled.

[sand_man]

It's crazy how some can achieve such greatness and walk away, even if with some "battle scars". And others expire doing what they love. Also extends to four wheeled racing....

[Gogar]

Originally Posted by jdlowery

My bad! Didn't realize you were abbreviating. Thought you were confusing it with the model 750F. Nice bikes and better performance but I like the look of the K better.

No, thank you! I didn't understand the difference. This made me google it and so some research.

[dennis in se pa]

The early BMW R100RS (1977-1984) will be to motorcycles what the early 911's are to cars. They used to be reasonably priced. I have been watching the prices on low mileage units steadily climb. Great motorcycles. And an investment you can enjoy.

[Scott Douglas]

I once had a 750F.

[MotoSook]

Since the thread started with a KZ1000....how about this.

Just picked itup last Sunday. 2000 KZ1000P with 30,XXX miles from California. She still pulls like freight train. 111+ ft-lbs of torque.



Next to a 1980 KZ1000P that my buddy stores at my place.

[Don Ro]

Wear a white half-helmet & a black leather jacket while on your KZ1000P and I'll bet you'll calm down traffic.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by 67R69S

Great thread, its amazing what comes out of the woodwork when you ask car guys about old bikes.

Speeder, did you notice a big difference in temperature with the fairing lowers removed on your RS? My dream bike is a gold '78 RS and I've heard they can be quite toasty in summer.

It's a night/day difference. The fairing lowers cause the cylinders to cook your feet in the summer. They are going to be awesome for cold weather riding, though!

I have the R100RS book by Bill Stermer and it has all of these cool pictures of people riding RSes in the Alps with snow next to the road, etc. Mine has the accessory plug for a heated vest as well. Removing the lowers has become a popular thing to do in hot climates.

There was an absolutely beautiful gold '78 that sold on eBay about a month ago for $4500. I was watching it and seriously considering it, 60-something y.o. owner in Colorado, member of BMW club, multiple bike owner, fanatic, etc., etc...

Here it is. Zoom in on the photos and bite your knuckles:

BMW R Series | eBay

[Geary]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

This is a 1966 Triumph Saint. A Saint was a high end build Bonneville that a few police departments used back in the day. Please excuse the engine being partially covered by the flares

Love those old Triumphs too, Bill. Gotta dig for pics of my old '54 650, but here's my 500 dirt bike ..

[FrankyV]

Reviving this thread from the dead to show the KZ1000 now finished and my latest completed project, a 1975 Honda CB360. I took the KZ to the Sebring PCA club race and got a lot of comments with the best being "coolest pit bike ever". I think the Honda would make a great pit bike that you can use to run into town and tour the area. These are both for sale with more to come.

[wayner]

What the hell???