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Title: Bikes or scoots you miss?
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on February 11, 2016, 10:11:39 PM: 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?
(http://i63.tinypic.com/10zwx84.jpg)

For only a few weeks, fortunately - probably would have done me in!
(http://i63.tinypic.com/260g1fo.jpg)
Stig
Title: Re: Bikes or scoots you miss?
Post by: de dee on February 11, 2016, 10:37:37 PM: 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,
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Post by: big blue on February 11, 2016, 11:00:10 PM: My miss this one (not mine). Mine was a 59.
Title: Re: Bikes or scoots you miss?
Post by: GLV55 on February 12, 2016, 06:15:03 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Bikes or scoots you miss?
Post by: CROSSBOLT on February 12, 2016, 02:09:11 PM: Did I miss something? Why do you miss the Forza, Stig?

Karl
Title: Had a 89 Yamaha V-Max
Post by: boo on February 12, 2016, 03:25:43 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Bikes or scoots you miss?
Post by: TroutBum on February 12, 2016, 05:24:27 PM: 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.
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Post by: blue on February 14, 2016, 12:30:53 AM: I miss my honda ruckus...........
Title: Re: Bikes or scoots you miss?
Post by: randyo on February 15, 2016, 06:01:54 PM: Quote from: Stig on February 11, 2016, 10:11:39 PM
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
Title: Re: Bikes or scoots you miss?
Post by: klaviator on February 23, 2016, 03:02:05 AM: 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.

(http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu171/wknudsen/OLD%20PICS%20AND%20SCANS/fj5_zps036dbc20.jpg)

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(http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu171/wknudsen/OLD%20PICS%20AND%20SCANS/FJ4_zps0523a196.jpg)
Title: Re: Bikes or scoots you miss?
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on February 23, 2016, 05:55:21 PM: 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