Motorcyle evolution process

[TopCatGr58]

Hey StreetRat,

Cycle Trader shows a new listing for one in Marietta, Ga., although sounds a little pricey for this size and age machine!?

[quote]Marietta, GA $600.00
1982 YAMAHA, XS400 street bike, runs good, needs a little TLC, $600. (Marietta) 404-396-0848… Date Placed: 23-NOV-05

[GNEPIG]

.. good computer work Ken, this is what mine looks like
i built this one in 1990.. i've looked but the other one is not so easy to find on the internet


the smallest special was an 80cc single cylinder two stroke, i don't remember the model designation but they only made them for two years.. the xs400 could be made to sit pretty low but still kind of heavy for a real small person, maybe a honda 250 rebel would be a good first bike

[Street_Rat78]

Thanks for the hit T.C.

I may have to take a ride down to Marietta this weekend and have a looksy. Might even be able to talk 'em down a hundred or so.

[GNEPIG]

.. ok, I know no one really gives a sh!t, thats cool but i do so here it is anyway
66 M50 sport.. its not fast its just a fun little bike, it puts a big fat smile on everyones face who rides it, i love riding it around
.. enjoy

[xs650mike]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by TopCatGr58
Hey StreetRat,

Cycle Trader shows a new listing for one in Marietta, Ga., although sounds a little pricey for this size and age machine!?

Marietta, GA $600.00
1982 YAMAHA, XS400 street bike, runs good, needs a little TLC, $600. (Marietta) 404-396-0848… Date Placed: 23-NOV-05

Is it a Heritage (SOHC), Maxim or Seca 400 (DOHC)? I've got a Heritage and it's a really solid, retro looking (drum brakes), good handling little scoot.

[GNEPIG]

.. the xs400 is ok for a tall person, too tall and top heavy for someone short ..also watch out, at about 14000 miles the charging system takes a sh!t on those just like the 650s, too much vibration or something.
.. get her a 650 maxim, they sit lower and have better balance.
very smooth running engine also

[Trikerneil]

My list FWIW

Lambretta LD150 x 2 *
Matchless 250cc Scrambler *
AJS 350 *
James 98 - with hand gearchange *
BSA B31 350 x2 *
NSU Quickly 2 speed - later modified by fitting a 3 speed engine
BSA Bantam 175cc
MZ 250 Trophy - This one nearly killed me
BSA B44 Shooting star
Honda CB500 Four
XS750
XS850
Kawasaki KH250

MARRIED
DIVORCED

Harley Ironhead Sportster Trike **
XS1100 Trike **

* track bike only ridden illegally
** still owned

[GNEPIG]

.. nice pile Neil.. i would like to see a picture of the James, i hear those are very nifty bikes and worth there weight in gold over here

[Trikerneil]

Gnepig,

All photos pre-divorce lost I'm afraid

[GNEPIG]

Motorcycle evolution process

We were hanging out in the garage the other night and we got off on the subject of bikes owned thru the years. I know some of us might have a longer list than others due to our two wheeled fetish or just plain old age.

.. what motorcycles have you owned?

[Hobbit]

Old bikes

If you want to see some great vintage bikes, don't miss the Riding Into History event on May 20 in St. Augustine Florida.

www.ridingintohistory.org

[AKMac]

I'm 21 and my first bike is my 79 Special.

[e.z.nightrider]

78 XS400 Special (Bought new in 79)

78 DS185 Suzuki (((SHMBO'S) Bought new in 79) beat to death, long gone) Yes I like corkscrews and she like dirt.

77 XS750-2D ((Bought new in 79, traded XS400) Sold because kid on the way in 82)

82 KZ 305 CSR Training Wheels (Bought used in 86 still have, runs great, son and Daughter both learned to ride on this bike.

81 XJ650 Maxim Preacher's Bike (Bought used in 2002?, took 2 years to get running right preacher was PO)

80 XS1100LG My Midnight Ride (Bought used in 2004, Looks ok runs GRREEEAAATT.

Ed Z

[TopCatGr58]

Not so illustrious a pedigree?!

First bike in 75 was a 67 Yamaha 305 2-stroke twin!

In 76 got a NEW(NOS) 74 Yamaha TX500 4-stroke twin for HS grad!

Rode it for 7 years in Texas and Cal, then had it shipped to Japan when got stationed there in 81!

Found a sleeper for Jap market XS850Triple ? '79model, rode it in Japan for 1.5 years.

Picked up my 81SH from fellow sailor in 83 just before my transfer back to the states. That's the last bike I've owned, and still have!

[jeffe]

1968 Bridgestone 90
1978 Yamaha SR500...great wheelie bike
1982 Yamaha XJ650RJ Seca...almost 100k miles with no problems
took some time off from riding
1978 XS1100