ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
That was the second bike I purchased. It was used, but gave me no issues. Compared to the 80...it was pretty fast.
-
There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.
How many here rode a motorcycle to high school?
- Thread starter 2dogs
- Start date
That was the second bike I purchased. It was used, but gave me no issues. Compared to the 80...it was pretty fast.
Gwolf
Well-known member
The early Honda motorcycles were extremely reliable. The main problems that came up, was points, condenser, or plugs. Most everybody that rode them carried spares and a spare master link. . Two screws would open the point cover. Often a fingernail file could correct the problem temporarily. The older ones would not go the extreme miles that a lot of the current models can, but for that point in time, they were very reliable.
In mid to late 1970s, I would often ride a Honda 400 half way across the country to go to a service school or some other meeting I was required to attend. 2,000 mile round trip was not ever a problem.
cruisinTX
Member
Funny how time and attitudes change so much. I too, rode my CB350 and CB450 on mulitple long trips thinking I had great touring bikes. Now-a-days everyone thinks they need at least a liter bike to go anywhere.
Gwolf
Well-known member
Yeah, now they think they need a full dresser with hard bags, trunk, and full fairing to ride down to Dairy Queen.
They never did just tie a half full duffel bag on the pillion to lean on and take off.
Graduated in 1974. Started riding in 1973 on a Yamaha 175 Enduro. Been riding ever since. Have owned, in no particular order, 650 Yamaha, 920 Virago, my original 175 Enduro, another 650 Yamaha, and a 1985 Yamaha Venture. Went to 3 wheels and onto the 2014 Spyder RTL I'm riding now 4 years ago. Can't imagine what it would like to have never ridden a motorcycle. Are all of us just crazy, or what?!?!?!
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
Mostly the "or what?" :roflblack:
PistonBlown
Active member
Honda CG125 and Honda CD175 both in this pic
College was a Triumph 350 side valve inherited from my uncle which I'm guessing was originally ww2 army surplice. Hardtail backend and sprung seat, the springer frontend had been replaced with forks of some small Japanese bike but still handled like a hippo on acid.
when I got my first job it was this...
That bike was stolen a few years later but still go the babe sitting on it;-)
Also in the mix are MX125, CB175, CB250, CX500, GL650, VFR750, Java 350, Triumph Trident 750. Suzuki Intruder 800, Suzuki Intruder 1400, Spyder RS 998
College was a Triumph 350 side valve inherited from my uncle which I'm guessing was originally ww2 army surplice. Hardtail backend and sprung seat, the springer frontend had been replaced with forks of some small Japanese bike but still handled like a hippo on acid.
when I got my first job it was this...
That bike was stolen a few years later but still go the babe sitting on it;-)
Also in the mix are MX125, CB175, CB250, CX500, GL650, VFR750, Java 350, Triumph Trident 750. Suzuki Intruder 800, Suzuki Intruder 1400, Spyder RS 998
Gwolf
Well-known member
No, all of us are doing what everybody else wishes they could do, but they either don't want to spend the money, or they are scared to try it. Some do try it, can't handle it or can't handle being in the elements, and they go back to the comfort of 4 wheels. Most just look at the motorcycles going by and wish it was them, instead of being stuck in the car with the wife, 5 kids and the mother-in-law in the back set telling them how to drive.
I graduated in 1973. I rode a 73 Kawasaki S2 350 3-cylinder two stroke. I have had 15 m/c and Can Ams. I did take a few years off between 1993 and 2001 because Boy Scout years took up all of my spare time.
My wife and I I currently have A F3L, 600 Ryker, a 250 Suzuki and a BMW R1100R. ( More toys than time)
My wife and I I currently have A F3L, 600 Ryker, a 250 Suzuki and a BMW R1100R. ( More toys than time)
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
I have a friend who has a small indy shop who is currently restoring one of the old Kawa 750 two stroke triples.
That Kawi Triple was a real screamer. :yes:
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
How old did you have to be to get a DL? What state were you in during HS? In Idaho back in the '50s and '60s you could get a full blown DL at age 14! That's typically one's Freshman year!
Gwolf
Well-known member
Florida back in the 60s you could get a learner's permit at 14 and that was good for any motorcycle solo. If you drove a car you had to have a licensed driver over 18 with a regular license in the car with you, but you could get a special permit to drive back and forth to work alone. You got the full license at 16.
bayoubill
New member
in tn i think you could get a mc license at 14 , but i never got one til later, probably around 16 or 17 really don't remember, around knox co where i lived if they caught you they would just tell you to go home, i got caught in several roadblocks and thats all they ever did. it was a different world then, my dad got caught drinking a beer and the cop poured it out while lecturing him and sent him on his way.
Similar threads
