Motorbikes

[blondie606]

My biking life started when I was 11 years old on a Greeves just like the one in Serows picture,I had 3 of them 2 Scottish and an Anglian,then bought a Yamaha TY 175 trials bike and competed in schoolboy trials riding in a couple of british championship rounds.The TY went in part ex for a Bultaco Sherpa 250 and at 17 I discovered beer and women so the trials got kicked into touch and a Suzuki TS250 ER was bought.That was written off about 18 months later and i bought a Suzuki X7,next on the list a Yamaha RD 350 LC ,that lasted 4 weeks before it got stolen so another one was bought with the insurance.Six months later While in Hospital recovering from an operation to pin my wrist back together after a car pulled out on me I decided to give bikes a break for a while.1999 and the itch came back so i bought a Honda Blackbird,you know something nice and steady to ease back into it,That was traded in 12 months later for a Kawasaki ZX 12R what a machine, saw 197 mph on the speedo of that one,(on a private road of course ) that was killed one Sunday Morning up near Helmsley when someone lost control of an MV Augusta f4 on a bend and ran into me writing it off and breaking my jaw.Next up was this

had that for 5 years and did 45,000 miles on it, I absolutely loved that bike but it had to go to make way for this

worst mistake I ever made, initially I liked it but as time went by I grew to hate it and questioned if I was actually falling out with biking or just the bike until I took a test ride on my current bike this work of art

awesome bike,bit expensive to run but absolutely fantastic to ride.

as well as the road bikes I also have this

a GSXR 1000 K2 track bike,dont get to ride it much these days and thinking about selling it to fund a 300 f2.8L

The Mrs also rides shes had a CG 125,ER-5 600 Fazer, R6 and now she rides this

GSXR 750

Hi ya matey.....though I recognised those leathers & the shed...not the duke I hasten to say

 

[jonjay3012]

This thread makes me sad. Had to sell my bike earlier this year, as no longer needed for commute and couldn't afford to keep as a toy

So here's the ex, 2005 ZX6r

Ninja by Jonjay3100, on Flickr

And my first bike 1999 SV650

SV by Jonjay3100, on Flickr

 

[Adam_M]

The Ninja and Ducati are beautiful

Are any of you still riding at this time of year? this is my first year on the bike and I had to take last week off the bike but I'm back on this week.

 

[blondie606]

Thought I'd join

Started riding about 12 years ago...the list so far....

1st Bike...Dark green Kawasaki ER5...before I found photography so no piccies but boy did I love this ickle bike

Triumph TT600 in Blue & Silver...again before I found photography

Triumph Speed 4 in Black....still not found photography

Triumph Daytona 600 in Yellow....still not in to photography but there's a pattern in my liking of certain bikes here !

Change of scene next...

Suzuki K5 750 in yellow & black...flipping beast , physically way to big n heavy for me

Suzuki K6 600 in Black....loved it right up to the point the complete exhaust system went pop 2 weeks before TT :bang:

Bye bye Suzuki & hello....

Triumph Street Triple....

& now on a Triumph Street Triple R in graphite grey...no piccies as yet....I kinda like Trumpets

Used to ride all the time , 1st few bikes saw 15thou miles each year , these days I don't do winter riding & since I found photography I'm riding less n less but wouldn't be without a bike ...especially for my annual trips to the Isle of Man

 

[philgale]

The Ninja and Ducati are beautiful

Are any of you still riding at this time of year? this is my first year on the bike and I had to take last week off the bike but I'm back on this week.

dont be crazy, i have a car for winter in all honesty both my bikes haven't been used this year, well the road bandit has done maximum 40 miles all year and the track bike nothing at all.

 

[waspjunior]

My present ride, a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird.

 

[formula400]

i have been riding since 2001, had a few, scooter, 400's and supermotos.

this is my weekend toy, i had a 2002 one 3 years ago for 6 months until it got stolen. but i have another, its '06 and been my dream bike for year's.


2006 Yamaha R6 by lewis wilson, on Flickr


this is my everyday work horse


Suzuki SV 650 '99 by lewis wilson, on Flickr

 

[JayD]

This is getting better and better. Biker brothers and sisters everywhere.

 

[JayD]

I so desperately want one of these before I die. A thing of absolute true beauty.


TNT by jamieZRX1200S, on Flickr

 

[stumac]

I have a klv1000 but I'm waiting on the bike shop to phone me tomorrow hopefully to tell me the finance has passed and your ktm 990 adventure is ready for collection

 

[JayD]

I have a klv1000 but I'm waiting on the bike shop to phone me tomorrow hopefully to tell me the finance has passed and your ktm 990 adventure is ready for collection

Exciting times!

 

[Gupster]

Great thread

There's some fantastic bikes amongst this lot.

I've been riding for 6 or 7 years. My family are or have been bikers but my Dad would never let me have one after his best mate was killed on a bike. The time eventually came for me to realize my dream and pass my test. Each of my early bikes only held my attention for 6 months before they got traded for the next one:

Honda 600 Hornet
Honda VFR 800
Beta Alp 4.0 (kept for a while)
Honda CBR 600FS

I put a deposit down on an Aprilia Shiver but during the 2 week wait for it to be delivered I went to the launch night of this:



CB1000R LP lq by Mark Guppy, on Flickr

.........and fell in love. I've had it for 4 years now and it's a keeper. Next bike is a KTM 990SMT............

 

[JayD]

Next bike is a KTM 990SMT............

Ohhh, So you're a nutcase then?

 

[carolthomasburns]

Don't use her as much as I should but wouldn't be without her.

stunner Brash going all dewy eyed now at the loss of my mates Intruder Loved that bike and even have it in oils on canvas as a reminder

 

[carolthomasburns]

Ya know, it doesn't surprise me that so many people who take photographs love their bikes aswell. Bikes are things of true beauty, and inspire affection and sometimes even love. A bit like guitars really, in my mind a guitar is beautiful, the form, the different shapes, the incredible sounds that eminate from the amplifiers. How can a few bits of wood, some electronics and some wire be so beautiful. As a bike, some metal, some plastic, some rubber, put together in the right way and the majesty springs forth.

so true

 

[r1flyguy]

My pride and joy......not the best photo as i didnt have a camera when i bought this 2years back but thats all changed for this year ;-)

You stole my bike


Just kidding, you & I have the best taste though


My current steed

My previous ZX10R

Just sold this one

My only visit to the dark side!

And ended up looking like this......

:nuts:

 

[Nikon Man]

I was given this picture by my first girlfriends Dad.

It belonged to an American pal of his. I've no idea what the Yanks made of a Vincent


1950s Custom Vincent by simon ess, on Flickr

My father rode one of these in his youth,I have several pictures of it somewhere.

Crying shame that one has been butchered like that.

 

[Threeracers]

Two current;

And one just sold;

regards

Mark

 

[Mikesphotaes]

Had bikes for over 40 years, this was the last one, prior to a wee argument with a lorry

 

[BRASH]

stunner Brash going all dewy eyed now at the loss of my mates Intruder Loved that bike and even have it in oils on canvas as a reminder

Thanks Carol Mine's not an Indruder tho

 

[Tango32]

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This is my love

 

[Polisher]

Here are my current bikes

Harley Davidson WLA


IMG_5981 copy by Harleywla, on Flickr

130 by Harleywla, on Flickr

176 by Harleywla, on Flickr


Vespa PX200e

IMG_4988 by Harleywla, on Flickr

I also have a Harley Davidson MT350 in bits ready to be restored !


001 by Harleywla, on Flickr

025 by Harleywla, on Flickr

 

[Bluekwack]

Currently have a Kwak ZX12r in west colours, faster than a fast thing, as well as a TL1000R which needs some TLC

 

[ses310]

I've got 2, got a 2003 954RR Fireblade

And a 2008 CBF1000 for the more sensible stuff

 

[brind315]

Sold this..


Ducati 750ss by brind315, on Flickr


Still got this..


Montesa 348 by brind315, on Flickr

 

[Golgarth]

first there was the GN125:

then as soon as I passed my test I bought:

Not stopped riding this year, love it too much, wife thinks I love the bike more than her.

 

[steele01]

Ill play ^_^

my current ride gixer 750 l1 with my dads k9

my race bike can't wait to start again lack of funds haha aiming to race the TT soon as I can

my fireblade


ScreenShot2011-10-05at172652 by Tom Steele Wildlife Photography, on Flickr


ScreenShot2011-10-05at172626 by Tom Steele Wildlife Photography, on Flickr

signed by the legend that is Ian hutchinson honda did 20 of them as a ltd edition to commemorate his 5 out of 5 tt wins in a week

also got an rd 250 lc and a rd350lc nearly finished a full restoration on them both to new old stock standard

 

[Buttkicker]

Here's a few of my current fun bike that I like to get off road when the weather is good

 

[Golgarth]

loving the vanvan, are they any good off road? Kinda always assumed they were more sand/beach biased?

 

[cuprachris]

my play toys

the ex endurance bikes

r1 and rr3 fireblade

 

[Buttkicker]

loving the vanvan, are they any good off road? Kinda always assumed they were more sand/beach biased?

The Van Van is very good off road - obviously not in the same ball park as a dedicated off roader but I have had mine in some pretty rough places and survived

I love the little bike I use it as a fun bike in good weather in the winter time it is tucked away in the garage
but when the good weather comes I am out going up every green lane and crossing the moors etc

the engine is a bit gutless but other than that I love it

 

[chris954]

well the Ducati had to go,contrary to what they tell you they are'nt as cheap to service as a jap bike,nowhere near, and its being replaced with this in a couple of weeks

 

[G12RDH]

Forget a ducati! Over priced and expensive to maintain!!!

 

[SpikeK6]

Started out on one of these

The this

One of these

Loved this

One of these

Wheely machine

 

[chris954]

Forget a ducati! Over priced and expensive to maintain!!!

tell me about it,£500 for a belt service and £350 for an interim,as well as the fact I have to take it on a 120 mile round trip to get it serviced,but when they are running well they are stunning bikes to ride.

 

[stumac]

Haynes manual

Cheapest service you'll ever buy

 

[SpikeK6]

Just because

And now I am old and the arthritis does not let me have any gfun any more I have this and love it

 

[chris954]

Haynes manual

Cheapest service you'll ever buy

they dont do one for the Ducati 1098 and even if they did you cant tension the belts at home without the special tools.apparently they tension them like tuning a guitar string,hold a microphone up to them plugged into an ossiloscope (however you spell it) and read the note they make when they ping them :shrug:

 

[Gr8Shot]

My beloved R1 trashed by a friend oh i miss her......

 

[G12RDH]

they dont do one for the Ducati 1098 and even if they did you cant tension the belts at home without the special tools.apparently they tension them like tuning a guitar string,hold a microphone up to them plugged into an ossiloscope (however you spell it) and read the note they make when they ping them :shrug:

This is very true