How long have you been riding, what have you owned?

I bought my first street bike last summer, 01 F4i. Prior to that I'd ride anyone's that would let me, but it's the first sport bike I ever rode. Growing up just about everyone I knew had a dirtbike or quad, so I spent quite a few years riding those. For years I wanted a bike (I'm 30 now), but I always had it in the back of my head like everyone else, "I'm not worried about me, it's the other drivers." I decided that's no way to live, so screw it, took the MSF and got my bike. Took the advanced MSF a few months after that b/c I wanted to do it on my bike. Put a few thousand miles on now, no 180mph stoppies yet though. lol

The first bike that I owned was an '88 Honda Hurricane in '94. I've been riding bikes since my teen years though. My uncles and cousins had them and I'd ride theirs all the time.

I had a 1954 capereli 100 back when i was 14. Man that was 24 years ago. Now i have a 99 harley sportster 883 and a 96 yamaha fzr 600. :D

I bought a Suzuki SV650S I bought brand new in 1999; first bike I ever owned. I had it delivered in a crate to my house, untouched. It was a religious experience. ;) I did the setup myself, I don't like others messing with my stuff before I have a chance to see it. :D I had never been on a bike before so I didn't know how to ride one. It sat in my garage for a few weeks while I waited for the MSF course date to come. In the mean time a buddy and I took his ATV out to the desert and I practiced the shifting, similar to a sportbike. As the date for the MSF course approached I had to cancel at the last minute for something, can't remember what it was. So, I took the MC to the DMV in a truck (unregistered at that point) waited all day and finally left eight hours later. I took the state road test and written test instead of the MSF course. I passed the written by one question and the road test no problem. The SV was/is a great bike to learn to ride; it worked out well for me. The rest is history, just lots of riding. :D

KP, how does this bike feel compared to your 88 Hurricane? lol What size was that one? ems, you're getting old, bout time to seel that sport bike. :eek: :D Shan, that's pretty cool... just got bit by the bike bug hard I guess. lol I'll admit, I failed the written test the first time. Couldn't believe it, especially after getting 100% on my written when I was 16. Some of the things they taught in MSF were opposite or slightly different than what they were asking at the DPS/DMV. So, no big deal, went back and took it the next day.

Some of the things they taught in MSF were opposite or slightly different than what they were asking at the DPS/DMV. So, no big deal, went back and took it the next day. I found direct contradictions from the study booklet to the written test. I pointed them out to the people at the DMV and they didn't care.

I pointed them out to the people at the DMV and they didn't care. :lol: Same here. . I tried to explain in plain English how what they have on the test could very well kill you. lol

I rode a bit when I was in my early 20s. I picked it up again about 3 years ago. Right now I'm riding an '02 Harley Sportster 883R and an '03 Triumph Sprint ST. :)

I bought my first street bike last summer, 01 F4i. Prior to that I'd ride anyone's that would let me, but it's the first sport bike I ever rode. Growing up just about everyone I knew had a dirtbike or quad, so I spent quite a few years riding those. For years I wanted a bike (I'm 30 now), but I always had it in the back of my head like everyone else, "I'm not worried about me, it's the other drivers." I decided that's no way to live, so screw it, took the MSF and got my bike. Took the advanced MSF a few months after that b/c I wanted to do it on my bike. Put a few thousand miles on now, no 180mph stoppies yet though. lol I'm on my 2nd street bike. The first one was a CBR 600 but I've now graduated to a VFR 800.

Why did you go from a CBR to a touring bike, comfort?

Why did you go from a CBR to a touring bike, comfort? VFR is still a sport bike. Just a bigger cc sport bike.

I know what it is, but it's heavier (500lbs I thinK?) and not as quick as CBR, gixxer, ZX, and R 600s. That's why I'm asking. Just curious. VFR800 ('02) 4/02 11.22 @ 119.80 CBR600RR )'03) 6/03 10.73 @ 129.7 http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_perf_nums/ I hate mag numbers, but even for a mag that's quite a bit of difference.

I know what it is, but it's heavier (500lbs I thinK?) and not as quick as CBR, gixxer, ZX, and R 600s. That's why I'm asking. Just curious. VFR800 ('02) 4/02 11.22 @ 119.80 CBR600RR )'03) 6/03 10.73 @ 129.7 http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_perf_nums/ I hate mag numbers, but even for a mag that's quite a bit of difference. Hmm. I found the VFR to be quite a bit quicker actually. Of course that's just day to day riding or cruising and not racing. It is heavier but I am out on the freeway a lot and I just felt it was a safer bike. It is more comfortable too.

That's cool. . I'm curious b/c eventually I'll switch. I like the feel of the 600 though, how light it is. VFRs are definitely cool, especially since you don't see them on every other corner like you do mine.

I do think it's all just personal preferance. I really didn't like how light the CBR felt and the weight of the VFR is distributed so you don't really notice how heavy it is. I'm sure once you get the VFR you'll never go back.

KP, how does this bike feel compared to your 88 Hurricane? lol What size was that one? Night and day! I even rode an F3 not too long ago and that thing feels like a cruiser compared to the F4i! The technology and the capability of the bike are light years ahead of what they were back in '88.

Been riding 20 years now. First street bike was a Honda CX500 followed by a Kawasaki Concours and now a 97 VFR. Lots of dirt bikes in between!!

Only five years for me, but it feels like 20. :D

This is a great question, it made me dust off those cobwebs and try to remember those bikes I used to own. Where to begin… I started riding mini-bikes back in the 70’s. For those that were not around then, they were rigid framed bikes, banana/oval seats, very small that had a pull starter on them. I rode friends dirt bikes until I could afford my first one in high school. A used 1975 Kawasaki Enduro 175. Great bike, even my brother learned to ride it, straight into the backyard fence. The following list is to the best of my recollection. Inevitably some things are forgotten or best forgotten and may not show up here. These are in the order of purchase: 1985 Suzuki GS550E new 1987 Suzuki GSXR750 new – raced this one 1989 Yamaha FZR1000 used 1986 Honda CBR600 Hurricane used 1986 Honda TRX250R - used 1989 Yamaha FZR600 Two – used – raced these 1990 Kawasaki ZX7R – used, abused, fixed and sold – damned fast superbike mods 1993 Honda CBR600 new 1989 Honda TRX250R 1991 Honda CR250R – used, was stolen 1995 Honda CBR900RR new 1997 Suzuki TL1000S – new, raced this, bought one more 1992 Suzuki Quadrunner 250 2000 Suzuki TL1000R – new, was stolen 2001 Yamaha R1 - new 2001 Yamaha YZF426 – new 1998 Suzuki TL1000S – used 2000 Bombardier DS650 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100 – used, front hub was cracked, it almost killed me, I lemoned it back to the dealership for the next bike. 2003 Honda RC51 – new 2004 Kawasaki – ZX12R – new (current) 2000 Kawasaki KLR650 – used (current) 1998 Suzuki TL1000S - used (current) Long winded post. It appears that I can not stay with one motorcycle for long. Contrary to that, I did keep the same wife for 19 years! ;) Loren Mesa, AZ :shutme

That's awesome. . I think we have the same disease only my pertains to cars. lol Is there any particular bike you wish you still had, or one that's been your overall favorite? How do you like the ZX12, and why'd you get rid of the RC51?

25 years of riding. Mostly rice rockets from RD350 to Ninja's. Love speed :D Also throw in a few duel purpose bikes.

Riding bikes 20 years. on the street 15 years.. Had way too many off road bikes so I will just name the street bikes 1981 Kawasaki KZ305 1992 Ninja ZX6 1993 Suzuki GSXR750 1993 Kawasaki ZX7 1994 Suzuki Intruder 800 1998 Kawasaki ZX9 2002 Honda CBR 954RR (Current ride) :hi: :hi: :hi:

6 years or so. Mostly street with a few track days thrown in to keep sharp. Been on Suzuki since day 1, probably will be forever.

2 years. Been on a used CBR600 F3 since day one.

I guess I should have added, "which one is your favorite" to the question. Most of you have owned a ton of bikes! :cool:

I guess I should have added, "which one is your favorite" to the question. Most of you have owned a ton of bikes! :cool: K1200RS is my favorite ;) Bike rocks has handling, speed, looks and just drove it today 870 miles without being beat up :bike:

25 years 1978 RM 125 1980 Yamaha XS1100 Midnight Special 1984 Kawasaki GPz750 1986 Yamaha Seca 650 1992 Honda CBR600F2 1994 Suzuki GSXR750 1999 Yamaha R1 2000 Honda CR250R 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 2002 BMW K1200RS 2002 CRF450R 2003 Suzuki GSXR600

Judging from the posts listed above, I might be the "0ld Fart" of this crowd. I started on a friends Honda 65cc bike back in 65 or 66. Another friend shared his Super 90 with me in the summer of 66 and I was hooked. I got my own Honda in the spring of 67 (a Scrambler 160) and had it until I went into the USAF in 69. Over the next seven years I didn't own any bikes but continuned to ride a Harley or two and some really quick two and three cylinder 2-stroke Jap. bikes and one friends four cylinder 750 Honda. I finally bought a 76 Yamaha 250 Enduro which I only kept for a year and a half and bought a 79 Kawasaki SR 650 I had it for three years when a close call (no damage or injury) caused me to hang up my helmet for 12 years. I always kept my bike license and continued to ride demo bikes and friends rides, but fought the good fight and stayed on four wheels. In 93 I kept feeling the urge to get another bike and when I saw a 93 Black & Teal Kawasaki ZX-6E... the deal was done. I loved its quick & light ways, and rode it almost 20K trouble free miles. I replaced the ZX-6 in 99 with a 99 Honda VFR which I still enjoy. I keep hearing that I should get rid of the bike and buy a sports car. (I've been talking about this for awhile) The car I think I want is not out yet (Pontiac Solstice) so I continue to ride.

Started out on a Honda ATC 110 (3wheeler) when I was 10 years old, got it for christmas, and havent looked back since...over the years, moved up to a .. Honda ATC 200sx Honda XR250R Honda Rebel 250,then 450 Kawasaki Ninja 1000..ugh, had to sell it, still regret it Honda CBR 600 Hurricane Yamaha 650 (900kit) Maxim Suzuki Kat 750.

1st bike in 1968. 14 total - 9 H-D's, 1 BMW R75/5, 1 Triumph TR6, 1 Puch, and 2 Hondas. Loved them all. :cheers:

1st bike in 1968. 14 total - 9 H-D's, 1 BMW R75/5, 1 Triumph TR6, 1 Puch, and 2 Hondas. Loved them all. :cheers: I'd say you're classified as a Two-Wheel veteran! ;)

Hey ya'll lots of familiar faces from corvetteforum I see! Anyway, started riding on the back of the ex's Gixxer a few months back (650 frame, 750 motor with plenty o' mods) I am hooked and I want to learn how to ride. Ill be taking an MSR course soon and then we'll see if I like driving as much as I like riding!

Hey ya'll lots of familiar faces from corvetteforum I see! Anyway, started riding on the back of the ex's Gixxer a few months back (650 frame, 750 motor with plenty o' mods) I am hooked and I want to learn how to ride. Ill be taking an MSR course soon and then we'll see if I like driving as much as I like riding! Oh there's no doubt.you'll be hooked... :thumbs: :bike: The Rider course is the best way to learn, and get your license, never heard a bad review from anyone who has taken the course, including myself.

Riding since 1968, (38 years) 1. 1968 Sears 106 SS 2. 1969 HD 350 Sprint SS 3. 1972 Honda CB 350 4. 1974 Honda CB 550/4 5. 1975 Honda CB 750 F 6. 1978 Suzuki GS 550 E 7. 1988 Honda Goldwing 1500/6 8. 1999 Honda VFR 800 FI I'm getting older now, and my favorite is the Goldwing!

This is a great question, it made me dust off those cobwebs and try to remember those bikes I used to own. Where to begin… I started riding mini-bikes back in the 70’s. For those that were not around then, they were rigid framed bikes, banana/oval seats, very small that had a pull starter on them. I rode friends dirt bikes until I could afford my first one in high school. A used 1975 Kawasaki Enduro 175. Great bike, even my brother learned to ride it, straight into the backyard fence. The following list is to the best of my recollection. Inevitably some things are forgotten or best forgotten and may not show up here. These are in the order of purchase: 1985 Suzuki GS550E new 1987 Suzuki GSXR750 new – raced this one 1989 Yamaha FZR1000 used 1986 Honda CBR600 Hurricane used 1986 Honda TRX250R - used 1989 Yamaha FZR600 Two – used – raced these 1990 Kawasaki ZX7R – used, abused, fixed and sold – damned fast superbike mods 1993 Honda CBR600 new 1989 Honda TRX250R 1991 Honda CR250R – used, was stolen 1995 Honda CBR900RR new 1997 Suzuki TL1000S – new, raced this, bought one more 1992 Suzuki Quadrunner 250 2000 Suzuki TL1000R – new, was stolen 2001 Yamaha R1 - new 2001 Yamaha YZF426 – new 1998 Suzuki TL1000S – used 2000 Bombardier DS650 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100 – used, front hub was cracked, it almost killed me, I lemoned it back to the dealership for the next bike. 2003 Honda RC51 – new 2004 Kawasaki – ZX12R – new (current) 2000 Kawasaki KLR650 – used (current) 1998 Suzuki TL1000S - used (current) Long winded post. It appears that I can not stay with one motorcycle for long. Contrary to that, I did keep the same wife for 19 years! ;) Loren Mesa, AZ :shutme Impressive list.......plan on changing the ZX-12 for the ZX-14? 5400

Riding since 1968, (38 years) 1. 1968 Sears 106 SS 2. 1969 HD 350 Sprint SS 3. 1972 Honda CB 350 4. 1974 Honda CB 550/4 5. 1975 Honda CB 750 F 6. 1978 Suzuki GS 550 E 7. 1988 Honda Goldwing 1500/6 8. 1999 Honda VFR 800 FI I'm getting older now, and my favorite is the Goldwing! :welcome: The new goldwings are STUPID nice!!!

1973 (8 yrs old) Victa 125 lawn mower motor in tube steel frame, No gears, bugger all suspension, centrifugal clutch. 75 Honda XR75 83, POS Suzuki 350 twin, 2 stroke. Had two car ignition coils tied to upright frame rails with exhaust clamps. One cylinder cut out when indicator turned on. No rego. rode it for 4 months. 84 KR250. rode it around for 3 years before I got my licence! 88.. '81 CB900F 90...'75 Honda Goldwing. Vetter fairing (with stereo), top box and panniers off a '63 Harley glide. 94.. '88 GSXR1100J Black & Gold Limited edition. Stolen, trashed!! 99 ..'92 GSX750F Had it for nearly a year, but it wasn't quite right, So...... 99 .. '92 GSXR1100 03 .. '01 GSXR1000 Still got! Also in the garage downstairs..... '92 Moriwaki 80 race bike '91 Cagiva Mito 125 race bike '94 Cagiva Mito Race bike (in state of repair after big getoff at Eastern Creek!) 'Kawasaki KH125 (sleeved to 100cc) race bike Plus Girlfriend Sharons '00 SV650S In Mates workshop TYZR 100 (TZR 250 frame, YZ 100 aircooled motor, R6 rear shock, ZX2R front forks, custom triple clamps, rearsets, linkages, clipons, pipe, Ducati 748 race glass) (should be going by end of year) :dthumb: :dthumb: :dthumb: