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diamond_jim · 07-03-2008, 10:49 AM

Here's two of my past bikes. I found these while cleaning out the ol' junk drawer.

My '90 Yamaha Virago 535. Other than my M, this is the only other bike I bought new. This bike saw so much cross-country interstate travel at 85mph usually loaded with that big bag on the back and full saddlebags. I weighed about 225 and often had about 60-70 total pounds of gear. That's why I laugh at people's ignorance about whether the M50/C50 will do well on the interstate. Ha ha. They are such bigger, better bikes. It's a no brainer!

My '79 Yamaha XS1100. I had this bike so tricked out it ain't funny. It came stock with about 100hp. I had it pumping about 120hp. This is the bike I took about 6 times to Deal's Gap over maybe a 5 year period.

tricker · 07-03-2008, 10:54 AM

royal enfield's seem to be getting popular around here. #2 in the parking ramp this week.

ltdave · 07-05-2008, 01:54 AM

heres the 81 maxim 550 all together and running almost like new...

heres both of them (maxim and 82 seca 750) together...

jlawlor · 07-11-2008, 09:17 PM

12k on the speedo... needs some chrome work... a little hard to start.. just got it so i'll be posting HELP tips! enjoy

WHOA!! how did this get in here! lol Yea.. this is my daily transportation. Gotta luv it!

st4r50 · 08-17-2008, 09:55 PM

Here's my Maggot with 34k miles on her.

st4r50 · 08-17-2008, 10:05 PM

KurtGS · 08-20-2008, 06:29 PM

KurtGS · 08-20-2008, 06:32 PM

donny662 · 08-24-2008, 12:14 AM

My "new" bike:

If you like reading a lot, I just wrote up my buying experience here: http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...nda-cl450.html

jadel · 08-29-2008, 02:17 AM

cool bike. nice buy too. congrats!

geoffsimpson · 08-29-2008, 06:17 PM

I love this thread. Great bikes guys

epoch · 08-31-2008, 12:37 AM

here's lil' red:

1981 yamaha xj550 seca

Danr · 09-02-2008, 05:35 PM

1983 Moto Guzzi SP1000
89,000+ miles.

**intimid8er** · 09-03-2008, 08:12 AM

Well...well...well......

diamond_jim · 09-22-2008, 02:20 AM

I remember this article from 23 years ago about this bike:

LTD vs. corvette

fbrown · 09-22-2008, 07:23 AM

I got a 1983 V45 Magna, I would put a picture up but it would proably break the camara

, besides I don't have a pic on the computer yet. beats walking or riding in a cage anytime

I will post a pic as soon as I get one.

mxer201 · 09-24-2008, 04:28 PM

1968? Suzuki 120 but the model is B100P. Just over 3k miles. For sale if anyone is interested. Runs great. $1000 OBO.

nate4d · 09-25-2008, 11:08 AM

my 1978 gs400 i got for $50.00 was a perfectly mint bike all original when i got it about a month ago.

Godgrave · 10-01-2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussie Steve

I spent two years renovating a 1966 BSA lightning from the ground up. I did all the work bar the powdercoat to the frame and bits and the chroming. I remember spending over 12 hours polishing one of the engine case...loved every minute of the reno but the ride was a bit tame so I sold it after owning it a further two years.

I tried to attach a couple of pics but as yet while writing this don't know if it worked...hope it did The bike was complete dog when I got it and wouldn't run for more than a minute.

WOW WOW WOW, the bike looks so awesome! I'm a biggie on BSA, and the oldies from the WW's.

bobkat · 10-29-2008, 03:46 AM

Hey,
this is my oldie. 1983 KATANA 1100 now a 1260cc. Though its got a couple new parts. Started life as a basket case in the back of a pickup truck completely apart and missing lots.

I have since built a few of these and have a katana info, tech and sales/parts website.

KATMAN'S SUZUKI KATANA SITE

cheers, Rob

BEFOR

ONGOING PROJECT

07-03-2008, 10:49 AM	#61 (permalink)
diamond_jim M-J Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: Thumper Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,813	Here's two of my past bikes. I found these while cleaning out the ol' junk drawer. My '90 Yamaha Virago 535. Other than my M, this is the only other bike I bought new. This bike saw so much cross-country interstate travel at 85mph usually loaded with that big bag on the back and full saddlebags. I weighed about 225 and often had about 60-70 total pounds of gear. That's why I laugh at people's ignorance about whether the M50/C50 will do well on the interstate. Ha ha. They are such bigger, better bikes. It's a no brainer! My '79 Yamaha XS1100. I had this bike so tricked out it ain't funny. It came stock with about 100hp. I had it pumping about 120hp. This is the bike I took about 6 times to Deal's Gap over maybe a 5 year period. __________________ Last edited by diamond_jim; 07-03-2008 at 11:00 AM.

07-03-2008, 10:54 AM	#62 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	royal enfield's seem to be getting popular around here. #2 in the parking ramp this week. __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

07-05-2008, 01:54 AM	#63 (permalink)
ltdave Seat Tester Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 91	heres the 81 maxim 550 all together and running almost like new... heres both of them (maxim and 82 seca 750) together... __________________ A veteran is someone who at one point in his or her life wrote a check payable to The People of the United States of America for an amount of "up to and including my life". 1981 Maxim 550H 1982 Seca 750RJ 1983 Seca 900RK

07-11-2008, 09:17 PM	#64 (permalink)
jlawlor Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 1982 Suzuki GS750 Posts: 2	new OLD find... '82 Suzuki GS750 12k on the speedo... needs some chrome work... a little hard to start.. just got it so i'll be posting HELP tips! enjoy WHOA!! how did this get in here! lol Yea.. this is my daily transportation. Gotta luv it!

08-17-2008, 09:55 PM	#65 (permalink)
st4r50 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 1983 V65 Magna Location: Timberville, Virginia Posts: 5	83 V65 Magna Here's my Maggot with 34k miles on her. __________________ 1983 VF1100C V65 Magna Timberville, Virginia Last edited by st4r50; 08-17-2008 at 10:02 PM.

08-17-2008, 10:05 PM	#66 (permalink)
st4r50 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 1983 V65 Magna Location: Timberville, Virginia Posts: 5	__________________ 1983 VF1100C V65 Magna Timberville, Virginia

08-20-2008, 06:29 PM	#67 (permalink)
KurtGS Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 1981 GS850L Location: Iowa Posts: 16

08-20-2008, 06:32 PM	#68 (permalink)
KurtGS Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 1981 GS850L Location: Iowa Posts: 16

08-24-2008, 12:14 AM	#69 (permalink)
donny662 Wants Better Weather Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: 1972 Honda CL450 Scrambler, 2005 Suzuki DRZ400SM Location: Michigan Posts: 650	My "new" bike: If you like reading a lot, I just wrote up my buying experience here: http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...nda-cl450.html __________________ The world is not my home. I'm just a passin' thru.

08-29-2008, 02:17 AM	#70 (permalink)
jadel Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10	cool bike. nice buy too. congrats! __________________ Motorcycle Fairing

08-29-2008, 06:17 PM	#71 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109r * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,169	I love this thread. Great bikes guys __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... 2009 Suzuki M109R * RoadBurner Velocity Pro 2-1 Exhaust * Kuryakyn Scythe Mirrors * Raw Designs adjustable lowering bones * OEM Zuki Engine Gaurds * National Cycle Vstream Tour Windsheild * GiPro ATRE w/ Gear Indicator

08-31-2008, 12:37 AM	#72 (permalink)
epoch Seat Tester Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: Bellingham, Washington Posts: 62	here's lil' red: 1981 yamaha xj550 seca

09-02-2008, 05:35 PM	#73 (permalink)
Danr Sit speling cheker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,617	Guzzi ! 1983 Moto Guzzi SP1000 89,000+ miles.

09-03-2008, 08:12 AM	#74 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,865	Well...well...well...... __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

09-22-2008, 02:20 AM	#75 (permalink)
diamond_jim M-J Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: Thumper Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,813	I remember this article from 23 years ago about this bike: LTD vs. corvette __________________

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bobkat Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 21	1983 kat Hey, this is my oldie. 1983 KATANA 1100 now a 1260cc. Though its got a couple new parts. Started life as a basket case in the back of a pickup truck completely apart and missing lots. I have since built a few of these and have a katana info, tech and sales/parts website. KATMAN'S SUZUKI KATANA SITE cheers, Rob BEFOR ONGOING PROJECT __________________ Man cannot make, or invent, or contrive principles: he can only discover them; and he ought to look through the discovery to the Author.? Thomas Paine VANCOUVER, CANADA www.robwilton.com FACEBOOK CLASSIC KAT GROUP