Bikes or scoots you miss?

[Stig / Major Tom]

I miss this one.
Also, miss the simple and very effective dual rear shock set-up.
Why hide a single "fat boy" shock under the frame in a difficult place to adjust (or replace)? (listen Suzuki)
Mono-shocks are probably cool on a race Ducati - but what's the point on a street bike?


For only a few weeks, fortunately - probably would have done me in!

Stig

[de dee]

  I did enjoy the 550 Yamaha, when I was 65, and still working, but since I have the 300i downtown I don't miss anything on wheels and the nice thing is I can ride 24 -7  with nice weather,

[big blue]

My miss this one (not mine). Mine was a 59.

[GLV55]

Still missing my People 150. The PCH is a good, solid replacement, but just isn't as smooth as the ride I had with those 16" wheels.

[CROSSBOLT]

Did I miss something? Why do you miss the Forza, Stig?

Karl

[boo]

motorcycle a few years back. It was a fine machine.
Our gang was riding on the BRP. A stranger came up and wanted to buy my bike.
I quoted him a price. He asked for my phone number.
That evening when I got home my phone was ringing. He said i`m coming for your bike.
Get your title out, i`ll be there in about one hour.
The price I quoted was fair market value.
He showed up, filled the top of my kitchen table with hundred dollar bills, and rode off with my V-Max.
Later, I regretted selling it.

[TroutBum]

Since I've only owned one scooter I'm not missing my Like 200i as I ride it often, but back in late 1977 I bought a 1978 Honda CB750F. I miss that bike to this day. It was fast, fun and reliable. I guess you never forget your first street bike.

[blue]

I miss my honda ruckus...........

[randyo]

I miss this one.
Also, miss the simple and very effective dual rear shock set-up.
Why hide a single "fat boy" shock under the frame in a difficult place to adjust (or replace)? (listen Suzuki)
Mono-shocks are probably cool on a race Ducati - but what's the point on a street bike?

cause inevitably you end up with a different damping rate on each side, most bike now days have remote preload adjusters, there is no need to touch the other adjustments once you have it dialed in

[klaviator]

I miss my old 84 FJ1100.  Along with that I miss being young and fearless and the great rides I had when I lived in SoCal.



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[Stig / Major Tom]

Great pix, thanks!
(I did a high-side-off of a Honda on a mountain road  very much like that in the San Gabriel mts. Too near the center line as an oncoming car took his half out of the middle! Young and dumb - just some blood and scratches to me and the bike. Levi cords, desert boots and no shirt, helmet or gloves.)
Stig