Bike No Longer Made That You Would Want

backinthesaddleagain · April 30th, 2009, 08:29 PM

The bike upgrade thread hit me pretty good. Years ago (okay 23 of them) I worked at the shop where my wife got me my 09 Blue 250R. The shop has Kaw, Yam, Hon, KTM, BMW, Duc, Guzzi. Owner said those 250R's are keeping their price, what would you trade it for. My answer was honestly I love the 250R. Could I use some more power? Sure sometimes, but not that often, and I always ride solo. I told him I thought the Monster 696 til I sat on it. The 600 supersports are more than I can really use on the streets (especially tight places like New England), so as I posted before the FZ1 at $7,700 is tempting. Now I think I will start another thread - what bike that isn't made any longer would you like? Man I can rattle off many, some good, some not so good but still worth owning.

Snake · April 30th, 2009, 08:33 PM

I would love to have the original Honda Interceptor 500!!!
A very cool looking bike for its time.

backinthesaddleagain · April 30th, 2009, 08:34 PM

Old Honda CB750 - early Japanese multi cylinder.
2 stroke Kawi 500 and Yam 350/400 from the 70's - hey I'm an old dirt bike guy and still like the smell, even if the frame and brakes were no match for the engines!
First ever Ninja (900).
GPZ 750.
First generation interceptor 750 and 500.
'86 VFR750.
BMW R90/S.
Mid '70s Hon CB400F - man the 4-1 headers seemed so radical at the time.

backinthesaddleagain · April 30th, 2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcuriel

I would love to have the original Honda Interceptor 500!!!
A very cool looking bike for its time.

Someone around here had a pristine one last summer for $1,500. It was the '86 R/W/B with red seat. Should have grabbed it. Some say the best handling interceptor. Friend had one in '87 and sold it cause wasn't as quick as he wanted. Man we were young and stupid, haha!

TnNinjaGirl · April 30th, 2009, 09:36 PM

An old Norton or Triumph would be a nice grab in my opinion. Cafe racer style. Yum yum....

capt_bugaloo · April 30th, 2009, 10:19 PM

- Honda Nighthawk 750 (or CB750 if you prefer). Bring back some of the old UJMs!
- Kawasaki W650 (Japanese reliability, old Brit looks)
- Kawasaki Eliminator 650 (Harley style, Ninja engine)
- Honda GB500 (same aspects as the W650, but a single instead of a twin)
- Yamaha XS650 twin.

kkim · May 1st, 2009, 02:44 AM

RC30

backinthesaddleagain · May 1st, 2009, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

- Honda Nighthawk 750 (or CB750 if you prefer). Bring back some of the old UJMs!
- Kawasaki W650 (Japanese reliability, old Brit looks)
- Kawasaki Eliminator 650 (Harley style, Ninja engine)
- Honda GB500 (same aspects as the W650, but a single instead of a twin)
- Yamaha XS650 twin.

I know a guy with the GB500. If I remember correctly it has twin header pipes coming out of that single cylinder. Cool bike kind of Britain meets Japan.

backinthesaddleagain · May 1st, 2009, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

RC30

Sweet choice.

CC Cowboy · May 1st, 2009, 06:21 AM

Greg, are talking about Gordon Razee's shop. Where you from in RI. I lived in East Greenwich for years.

I wish they still had the 2 strokes. I had a few and miss that sweet smell and quick acceleration.

backinthesaddleagain · May 1st, 2009, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Greg, are talking about Gordon Razee's shop. Where you from in RI. I lived in East Greenwich for years.

I wish they still had the 2 strokes. I had a few and miss that sweet smell and quick acceleration.

Razees for sure. I am in Hopkinton, RI. The sweet smell of acceleration. I remember in the 70's when some guys were running 2 strokes with the Castrol R bean oil. Sweet smell of acceleration indeed.

Gordon has quite a collection of bikes that he has gathered.

CC Cowboy · May 1st, 2009, 06:32 AM

My buddy Eddy is getting the green 250 from Gordon for his son. I talked him into it last year and he waited for the 09 to come in. I should be up there at the end on June and into July.

I've ridden every road in RI. I loved living there, in the summer and fall. Spring was too wet, winter to cold.

backinthesaddleagain · May 1st, 2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

My buddy Eddy is getting the green 250 from Gordon for his son. I talked him into it last year and he waited for the 09 to come in. I should be up there at the end on June and into July.

I've ridden every road in RI. I loved living there, in the summer and fall. Spring was too wet, winter to cold.

Post me up when you are in the area. I think half of my rides are nothing more than riding to the shop to look at bikes and then riding home. Some good back roads in southern and western ri.

CC Cowboy · May 1st, 2009, 06:52 AM

Will do. Maybe we can get True Faith (Wayne) to join us.

M-Oorb · May 1st, 2009, 07:30 AM

Why is it that only kelly posted up pics? Come on guys I dont feel like opening a new page and googling these...post some pics!!

TrueFaith · May 1st, 2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Will do. Maybe we can get True Faith (Wayne) to join us.

Only if we stay in Rhode Island and avoid those crappy roads around Moosup, CT.

Honda Super Hawk
Triumph Bonneville
Yamaha Seca Turbo
Suzuki Katana GS 1100S
Honda Interceptor 500
And of course the one I miss the most...
82 Yamaha Seca 400 http://blip.tv/file/352382

backinthesaddleagain · May 1st, 2009, 07:55 AM

I think this bike is all about the headers. The Yam FZ1 headers call out to me on that bike as well.

backinthesaddleagain · May 1st, 2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-Oorb

Why is it that only kelly posted up pics? Come on guys I dont feel like opening a new page and googling these...post some pics!!

Here's that 500 INT the first couple years were white/candy red and white/metallic blue.

sugizo_esp · May 1st, 2009, 08:03 AM

i gotta say Honda NSR250SP MC21 or MC28

Snake · May 1st, 2009, 09:07 AM

I used to have a Honda Night Hawk 750. That was a nice mix os sport and cruiser. I wish I never sold it.

cwb48 · May 1st, 2009, 12:15 PM

Honda VTR 250.

SteveL · May 1st, 2009, 12:25 PM

A BSA DBD 34 Gold Star 500cc single Won the last seven consecutive Isle of Man amateur TT races before they stopped them

Steve

zartan · May 1st, 2009, 12:35 PM

ok reposted with pict.

RG 250 Gamma

CC Cowboy · May 1st, 2009, 01:02 PM

OK both Suzuki and Yamaha 500 2 strokes were great but the ultimate 2 stroke was............drum roll please!

Very few people can handle the TZ 750. You really need to be a professional, or just crazy (because you will only live for a short time).

My next pick is from the 70s and just beautiful to look at and wonderful to ride.

Norton Commando

Last is the bike I'm looking for right now (if I can find a mint one).

Ducati 916 The sexy thing you ride (with two wheels).

There are many more but this is a short version.

If anyone has the time, go to the Barber Motorcycle Museum at Barber Race Track in Bama. They have all your dreams on display.

Kurosaki · May 1st, 2009, 01:28 PM

99-02 R6

Love it!

Apex · May 1st, 2009, 02:27 PM

Mine:
Yamah FZR600

RC30

Norton Commando

SJ's CBR600F3

Ducait 916

Honda Blackbird

Doug Chandler graphics ZX750

RC51

I have more, but for now that will do.

Flashmonkey · May 1st, 2009, 05:37 PM

Honda Hawk

backinthesaddleagain · May 1st, 2009, 06:54 PM

Some real good bikes for sure. The Norton Commando is hot and what a great standard the GT650 Honda (hawk) is. The TZ750 that was like Suzukis TM400 motocross bike - powerband that went on and off like a lightswitch and a frame that couldn't handle its power. If you were Kenny Roberts (Yam 750) or Roger DeCoster (Suz 400) you could master it, for most others it was "fast bike for sale due to injury."

Purspeed · May 1st, 2009, 07:29 PM

998r

Daeldren · May 2nd, 2009, 08:08 AM

Yamaha RD350 with race fairings,

HKr1 · May 2nd, 2009, 08:54 AM

Give me an old RD500 or RG500

Strider · May 2nd, 2009, 09:24 AM

As Flashmonkey says in a post above : Honda Hawk

or

the Honda FireBlade

Daeldren · May 2nd, 2009, 11:18 AM

Actually I'd love to get my hands on one of the old 4 stroke inline 4 super sport 250's

gitoy · May 4th, 2009, 01:11 AM

what is it they say...you never forget your first one

well i haven't forgotten my second bike.... here it is, i just want a better one

Syphen · May 4th, 2009, 07:16 PM

Cbr250RR MC22.. or a VFR400 NC30. Wait.. I already bought my dream bike that I wanted. Whoops. haha

Flashmonkey · May 4th, 2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syphen

Cbr250RR MC22.. or a VFR400 NC30. Wait.. I already bought my dream bike that I wanted. Whoops. haha

BAH...you jerk!

Cochese · May 4th, 2009, 09:00 PM

The RC30 is pure sex.

2nd choice...

A Duc Paso...

wyckedflesh · May 4th, 2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

Old Honda CB750 - early Japanese multi cylinder.

I will take a Honda GB500TT

A Norton ManxTT bike (The original Brit version of the above Honda

)
FZR400
ZX400
CBR400
Aprillia RS250

backinthesaddleagain · May 5th, 2009, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochese

The RC30 is pure sex.

2nd choice...

A Duc Paso...

Wow - didn't notice the Paso in that pic. haha.

April 30th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#1
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Bike No Longer Made That You Would Want The bike upgrade thread hit me pretty good. Years ago (okay 23 of them) I worked at the shop where my wife got me my 09 Blue 250R. The shop has Kaw, Yam, Hon, KTM, BMW, Duc, Guzzi. Owner said those 250R's are keeping their price, what would you trade it for. My answer was honestly I love the 250R. Could I use some more power? Sure sometimes, but not that often, and I always ride solo. I told him I thought the Monster 696 til I sat on it. The 600 supersports are more than I can really use on the streets (especially tight places like New England), so as I posted before the FZ1 at $7,700 is tempting. Now I think I will start another thread - what bike that isn't made any longer would you like? Man I can rattle off many, some good, some not so good but still worth owning.

April 30th, 2009, 10:19 PM	#6
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	- Honda Nighthawk 750 (or CB750 if you prefer). Bring back some of the old UJMs! - Kawasaki W650 (Japanese reliability, old Brit looks) - Kawasaki Eliminator 650 (Harley style, Ninja engine) - Honda GB500 (same aspects as the W650, but a single instead of a twin) - Yamaha XS650 twin. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

May 1st, 2009, 06:21 AM	#10
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Greg, are talking about Gordon Razee's shop. Where you from in RI. I lived in East Greenwich for years. I wish they still had the 2 strokes. I had a few and miss that sweet smell and quick acceleration. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 1st, 2009, 06:32 AM	#12
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	My buddy Eddy is getting the green 250 from Gordon for his son. I talked him into it last year and he waited for the 09 to come in. I should be up there at the end on June and into July. I've ridden every road in RI. I loved living there, in the summer and fall. Spring was too wet, winter to cold. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 1st, 2009, 06:52 AM	#14
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Will do. Maybe we can get True Faith (Wayne) to join us. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 30th, 2009, 08:33 PM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I would love to have the original Honda Interceptor 500!!! A very cool looking bike for its time.

April 30th, 2009, 08:34 PM	#3
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Old Honda CB750 - early Japanese multi cylinder. 2 stroke Kawi 500 and Yam 350/400 from the 70's - hey I'm an old dirt bike guy and still like the smell, even if the frame and brakes were no match for the engines! First ever Ninja (900). GPZ 750. First generation interceptor 750 and 500. '86 VFR750. BMW R90/S. Mid '70s Hon CB400F - man the 4-1 headers seemed so radical at the time.

April 30th, 2009, 09:36 PM	#5
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	An old Norton or Triumph would be a nice grab in my opinion. Cafe racer style. Yum yum....

May 1st, 2009, 02:44 AM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	RC30

May 1st, 2009, 07:30 AM	#15
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Why is it that only kelly posted up pics? Come on guys I dont feel like opening a new page and googling these...post some pics!!

May 1st, 2009, 08:03 AM	#19
sugizo_esp ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: Sydney Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 8	i gotta say Honda NSR250SP MC21 or MC28

May 1st, 2009, 09:07 AM	#20
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I used to have a Honda Night Hawk 750. That was a nice mix os sport and cruiser. I wish I never sold it.

May 1st, 2009, 12:15 PM	#21
cwb48 Mature motorcyclist Name: Chris Location: Sykesville, MD Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, blue Posts: 126	Honda VTR 250.

May 1st, 2009, 12:25 PM	#22
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	A BSA DBD 34 Gold Star 500cc single Won the last seven consecutive Isle of Man amateur TT races before they stopped them Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

May 1st, 2009, 12:35 PM	#23
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	ok reposted with pict. RG 250 Gamma __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

May 1st, 2009, 01:02 PM	#24
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	OK both Suzuki and Yamaha 500 2 strokes were great but the ultimate 2 stroke was............drum roll please! Very few people can handle the TZ 750. You really need to be a professional, or just crazy (because you will only live for a short time). My next pick is from the 70s and just beautiful to look at and wonderful to ride. Norton Commando Last is the bike I'm looking for right now (if I can find a mint one). Ducati 916 The sexy thing you ride (with two wheels). There are many more but this is a short version. If anyone has the time, go to the Barber Motorcycle Museum at Barber Race Track in Bama. They have all your dreams on display. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 1st, 2009, 01:28 PM	#25
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	99-02 R6 Love it!

May 1st, 2009, 02:27 PM	#26
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Mine: Yamah FZR600 RC30 Norton Commando SJ's CBR600F3 Ducait 916 Honda Blackbird Doug Chandler graphics ZX750 RC51 I have more, but for now that will do. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

May 1st, 2009, 05:37 PM	#27
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Honda Hawk

May 1st, 2009, 06:54 PM	#28
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Some real good bikes for sure. The Norton Commando is hot and what a great standard the GT650 Honda (hawk) is. The TZ750 that was like Suzukis TM400 motocross bike - powerband that went on and off like a lightswitch and a frame that couldn't handle its power. If you were Kenny Roberts (Yam 750) or Roger DeCoster (Suz 400) you could master it, for most others it was "fast bike for sale due to injury."

May 1st, 2009, 07:29 PM	#29
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	998r __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

May 2nd, 2009, 08:08 AM	#30
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	Yamaha RD350 with race fairings,

May 2nd, 2009, 11:18 AM	#33
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	Actually I'd love to get my hands on one of the old 4 stroke inline 4 super sport 250's

May 4th, 2009, 01:11 AM	#34
gitoy ninjette.org guru Name: gitoy Location: rpv, ca Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04 ninja 250, 05 zzr 600 (sold), 07 cbr600rr Posts: 319	what is it they say...you never forget your first one well i haven't forgotten my second bike.... here it is, i just want a better one

May 4th, 2009, 07:16 PM	#35
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	Cbr250RR MC22.. or a VFR400 NC30. Wait.. I already bought my dream bike that I wanted. Whoops. haha __________________________________________________ I still like CBR's more Just kidding.

May 4th, 2009, 09:00 PM	#37
Cochese The Grand Royal Name: Cochese Location: Unmarked Rustbox Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 258	The RC30 is pure sex. 2nd choice... A Duc Paso...

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