Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: vfrocket on July 19, 2005, 05:24:09 PM
Post by: vfrocket on July 19, 2005, 05:24:09 PM
My first bike was a Honda Trail 70. I wish I had kept it, I hear they are worth alot now.
(http://personal.lig.bellsouth.net/q/m/qmthomas/images/trail70.jpg)
(http://personal.lig.bellsouth.net/q/m/qmthomas/images/trail70.jpg)
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: Roadstergal on July 19, 2005, 05:27:33 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on July 19, 2005, 05:27:33 PM
This guy's (http://www.bmwscruz.com/motorcycles/1998/98f650_1.jpg) identical twin.
For someone of my size (or lack thereof), a terrible first bike (especially because the steering head bearings were shot, and I didn't know it). I'm surprised I never dumped it.
Traded it for an '00 GS500E.
For someone of my size (or lack thereof), a terrible first bike (especially because the steering head bearings were shot, and I didn't know it). I'm surprised I never dumped it.
Traded it for an '00 GS500E.
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: TOMIMOTO on July 19, 2005, 05:54:49 PM
Post by: TOMIMOTO on July 19, 2005, 05:54:49 PM
(http://www.ysr50.com/web/forsale/z50mint.jpg)
1992 Honda Z50R
I got it for Christmas brand new when I was 6 years old. I miss that thing. I really wish I never sold it.
1992 Honda Z50R
I got it for Christmas brand new when I was 6 years old. I miss that thing. I really wish I never sold it.
Title: Re: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: mjm on July 19, 2005, 05:55:06 PM
Post by: mjm on July 19, 2005, 05:55:06 PM
Suzuki X-6 Hustler (2-stroke with about the same top end as the GS500 - but much easier to get the front up)
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: BigTwin on July 19, 2005, 06:00:35 PM
Post by: BigTwin on July 19, 2005, 06:00:35 PM
2001 GS500, 700 miles later it was wrecked, now in process of rebuilding.
-BigTwin-
-BigTwin-
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: RedShift on July 19, 2005, 06:10:54 PM
Post by: RedShift on July 19, 2005, 06:10:54 PM
Damn. Beaten by 10 minutes to declare my GS500 is also my first bike:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/redshift/MyFirstBike.jpg)
At least, it's the first one with a motor and transmission. :thumb:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/redshift/MyFirstBike.jpg)
At least, it's the first one with a motor and transmission. :thumb:
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: RVertigo on July 19, 2005, 06:15:03 PM
Post by: RVertigo on July 19, 2005, 06:15:03 PM
My first bike looked a lot like this:
(http://photobucket.com/albums/y205/RVertigo/MotosPhotos/th_8d9cd97f.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/RVertigo/MotosPhotos/8d9cd97f.jpg)Oh wait... That is it.
The first bike I road was a '68 Yellow Honda 90. :thumb: Even though it wasn't mine, I put about 200 miles on it.
(http://photobucket.com/albums/y205/RVertigo/MotosPhotos/th_8d9cd97f.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/RVertigo/MotosPhotos/8d9cd97f.jpg)Oh wait... That is it.
The first bike I road was a '68 Yellow Honda 90. :thumb: Even though it wasn't mine, I put about 200 miles on it.
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: BigTwin on July 19, 2005, 06:16:03 PM
Post by: BigTwin on July 19, 2005, 06:16:03 PM
2001 GS's unite! Great bike!!!!
-BigTwin-
-BigTwin-
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: scottpA_GS on July 19, 2005, 06:18:50 PM
Post by: scottpA_GS on July 19, 2005, 06:18:50 PM
Back in the day I had a 1989 KX 80.. it was my first 2 wheel bike
(http://freenet.am/~alenkam/katalog/images/Kawasaki%20KX%2080%20V%207.jpg)
before that I also had a couple honda 70's.. and Honda 110 3 wheeler :)
(http://freenet.am/~alenkam/katalog/images/Kawasaki%20KX%2080%20V%207.jpg)
before that I also had a couple honda 70's.. and Honda 110 3 wheeler :)
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: RVertigo on July 19, 2005, 06:19:27 PM
Post by: RVertigo on July 19, 2005, 06:19:27 PM
Quote from: BigTwin2001 GS's unite! Great bike!!!!Do you have the same color as me and RedShift (and someone else... Who was that)? :thumb:
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: ktrim on July 19, 2005, 06:20:36 PM
Post by: ktrim on July 19, 2005, 06:20:36 PM
had a ts80 with no brakes (ran it into a house and destroyed it)
next was a ts185 bored 120 over (by speedo it would go 120mph across the cornfield--- not to smart I guess)
then was a 750 - 3 cylinder (never got it running)
then a secca II
then the gs
next ?? :dunno:
next was a ts185 bored 120 over (by speedo it would go 120mph across the cornfield--- not to smart I guess)
then was a 750 - 3 cylinder (never got it running)
then a secca II
then the gs
next ?? :dunno:
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: RedShift on July 19, 2005, 06:22:27 PM
Post by: RedShift on July 19, 2005, 06:22:27 PM
Quote from: RVertigoI thought they were all one color (in the US anyway) -- Metallic Abyss Blue. :thumb:Quote from: BigTwin2001 GS's unite! Great bike!!!!Do you have the same color as me and RedShift (and someone else... Who was that)? :thumb:
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: jake42 on July 19, 2005, 06:30:35 PM
Post by: jake42 on July 19, 2005, 06:30:35 PM
(http://www.gstwins.com/gallery/albums/oldgallerybikes/ahd.jpg)
bought it for 150 bucks in a box and built it myself. I should clean the carbs and break it out again.
Jake
bought it for 150 bucks in a box and built it myself. I should clean the carbs and break it out again.
Jake
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: pdg108 on July 19, 2005, 06:36:28 PM
Post by: pdg108 on July 19, 2005, 06:36:28 PM
1978 Honda XL100
Rode it for a while then completely tore it apart. Repainted and cleaned everything, put it back together. Got it in like 1990? just sold it a couple years ago, pulled it out of the garage after a few years of sitting, fired up after a couple kicks.
It was almost exactly like this one I found on the web.... minus some mud. :lol:
(http://wwwsvc01.ninja.ev1.bikepics.net/pics/honda-xl100-78-bikepics-192991.jpg)
Rode it for a while then completely tore it apart. Repainted and cleaned everything, put it back together. Got it in like 1990? just sold it a couple years ago, pulled it out of the garage after a few years of sitting, fired up after a couple kicks.
It was almost exactly like this one I found on the web.... minus some mud. :lol:
(http://wwwsvc01.ninja.ev1.bikepics.net/pics/honda-xl100-78-bikepics-192991.jpg)
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: RVertigo on July 19, 2005, 06:37:27 PM
Post by: RVertigo on July 19, 2005, 06:37:27 PM
Quote from: jake42bought it for 150 bucks in a box and built it myself. I should clean the carbs and break it out again.THEN! You should ship it to me! That thing is SWEEEEEEEET!!!
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: manofthefield on July 19, 2005, 07:08:17 PM
Post by: manofthefield on July 19, 2005, 07:08:17 PM
1965 Yamaha YG1: 80cc 2-stroke, 4 speed, 1st year with oil injection, 45+mph downhill
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/manofthefield/DSCF0044small.jpg)
Got it from my grandpa, sitting in his shed for 30 years, then my dad and I brought her back to life. I rode it to work some for a summer and always to classes that fall (2 years ago). I miss that bike :(
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/manofthefield/DSCF0044small.jpg)
Got it from my grandpa, sitting in his shed for 30 years, then my dad and I brought her back to life. I rode it to work some for a summer and always to classes that fall (2 years ago). I miss that bike :(
Title: yay!
Post by: Blingmasta on July 19, 2005, 07:10:54 PM
Post by: Blingmasta on July 19, 2005, 07:10:54 PM
My first bike:
(http://wwwsvc01.ninja.ev1.bikepics.net/pics/yamaha-mx100-79-bikepics-103069.jpg)
got it when I Was in fifth grade. I asked for a cd player for christmas--I got that instead. My life would be much less awesome I think if I had gotten that cd player.
(http://wwwsvc01.ninja.ev1.bikepics.net/pics/yamaha-mx100-79-bikepics-103069.jpg)
got it when I Was in fifth grade. I asked for a cd player for christmas--I got that instead. My life would be much less awesome I think if I had gotten that cd player.
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: jake42 on July 19, 2005, 07:11:39 PM
Post by: jake42 on July 19, 2005, 07:11:39 PM
That bike was the precursor to mine. Mine's a 1967 YCS1 180. 2 stroke oil injection. Haven't ridden it in two years because the injection tubes rotted. I'm gonna disconnect the autolube injector and run it on 32:1 premix.
jake
jake
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: Superman55 on July 19, 2005, 10:16:46 PM
Post by: Superman55 on July 19, 2005, 10:16:46 PM
Mine was a 1980 Honda CM400T. My neighbor gave it to me for free!!! :thumb: I still have it and it should run. Learned to ride myself and wrenched on it myself and brought it back from the dead. (never worked on a motorcycle before that in my life)
Gotta break it out someday soon. Anyone want to buy it??? :)
Gotta break it out someday soon. Anyone want to buy it??? :)
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: pantablo on July 19, 2005, 10:49:15 PM
Post by: pantablo on July 19, 2005, 10:49:15 PM
2001 gs500
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: Zilla on July 20, 2005, 04:07:14 AM
Post by: Zilla on July 20, 2005, 04:07:14 AM
First bike was a 1968 Bultaco Campera. First bike I could ride everyday, a 1977 Kawasaki KD125. Both are sitting in my shop. Hope to have them running again........SOMEDAY!!
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: Onlypastrana199 on July 20, 2005, 05:45:22 AM
Post by: Onlypastrana199 on July 20, 2005, 05:45:22 AM
My first bike was (if you can count this) a homemade minibike type thing made out of an old swing set and a 5hp Briggs and Stratton Lawn Mower motor. That little thing could move. Then I got a 69 Honda Super 90. The tranny went on it though and i've had a hard time finding parts. Then I pulled the 1970 honda cb350 that had been sitting in our barn for 20 years out. New points and plugs, an oil change and she's been going for two years. Currently our garage is overrun by bikes but I won't ever sell them. We have those two hondas plus a completely restored Honda Dream 305, a Harley Sportster 1200, a xr200, and my GS.
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: Blazinjr on July 20, 2005, 05:55:35 AM
Post by: Blazinjr on July 20, 2005, 05:55:35 AM
My GS is the first bike, maybe coming up on my second bike.
ATV's 2000 Polaris 325 Trailboss, 1999 400ex, 2001 Kawasaki Bayou 220, and a 2003 Yamaha Blaster.
ATV's 2000 Polaris 325 Trailboss, 1999 400ex, 2001 Kawasaki Bayou 220, and a 2003 Yamaha Blaster.
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: bcutrufelli on July 20, 2005, 06:10:06 AM
Post by: bcutrufelli on July 20, 2005, 06:10:06 AM
1995 gs 500
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: funwithtwins on July 20, 2005, 06:57:55 AM
Post by: funwithtwins on July 20, 2005, 06:57:55 AM
a honda 50 mini trail took my virginity. then the propane man ran over it in my yard . :lol:
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: aevans17 on July 20, 2005, 10:16:42 AM
Post by: aevans17 on July 20, 2005, 10:16:42 AM
My first bike is a 2004 GS500F in yellow. I've been riding for 6 days now. First two days were at the Basic Riding Course. I bought the GS400F a last Saturday from a local dealership. I rode it around the block a few times on, and then put about 6 miles on it Sunday. Monday, I took another course at the riding school because I was not very comfortable after my first course. We rode for about 7 hours at the school. When I got home I had to get on my GS500 so I put another 10 miles on the bike. Yesterday (tuesday) I rode my bike over to my friends house and then around the neighborhood. I actually navigated some artirials and got the bike up to about 40 MPH which seemed really fast since I'd only been up to about 25 previously. My goal is to get on the freeway by this weekend. All in all I've put about 30 miles on the bike. I wish I had more time to ride, but work cuts out a large part of my day.
http://www.wamail.net/~aevans/SuzukiSmall.jpg
http://www.wamail.net/~aevans/SuzukiSmall.jpg
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: pnaberhaus on July 20, 2005, 10:28:47 AM
Post by: pnaberhaus on July 20, 2005, 10:28:47 AM
Ist bike? I remember it well. I bought v.i.n. CL77-1011796, a new red & grey Honda 305 "scrambler" on 10 Aug. 1966. I put over 21K on it in three years and sold it in August 1969. Sold it for $300 and used the money to set up "house", 'cause I was getting married that month. Still married to the same girl(woman) and have owned a motorcycle every year since 1966.
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: natedawg120 on July 20, 2005, 01:34:51 PM
Post by: natedawg120 on July 20, 2005, 01:34:51 PM
2005 GS500F - now with a little over 800 miles and still loving it :)
Title: 1st bike
Post by: SmartDrug on July 20, 2005, 01:38:58 PM
Post by: SmartDrug on July 20, 2005, 01:38:58 PM
My first bike was a 1974 Honda CB750 K4, that was a behemoth, first of the "sportbikes". My second was a 1990 GS500e and as of recently, I'm on a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200.... that thing is a damn rocket sled.
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: Docadamo on July 20, 2005, 01:45:18 PM
Post by: Docadamo on July 20, 2005, 01:45:18 PM
Not sure what year ,60's, but it was a Harley Rapido.
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: dgyver on July 20, 2005, 01:57:11 PM
Post by: dgyver on July 20, 2005, 01:57:11 PM
When I was 10, I got a 5hp mini bike. Even had front suspension.
It had a clutch brake. It was an interesting ride when the chain would pop off and no brakes. I added a drum brake to the front wheel. Started modding early. ;)
It had a clutch brake. It was an interesting ride when the chain would pop off and no brakes. I added a drum brake to the front wheel. Started modding early. ;)
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: jomei on July 20, 2005, 02:02:22 PM
Post by: jomei on July 20, 2005, 02:02:22 PM
76' 50cc Honda Dirtbike (Never actually got to ride it..Mom said "No")
82' Honda Quad
90' 250 Honda Rebel (Rammed it into an air conditioning unit when the choke flipped open while moving.... Sold.)
? 125cc Suzuki Street Bike... (It was a total mess... I used it for off road..)
Yamaha YZ80 (Sold to upgrade..)
Yamaha YZ125 (Never really ran at 100%)
82' Suzuki GS550L (Sold..)
90' Yamaha FZR600 (Downed on i95 at low speed. Walked away..)
94' Yamaha FZR600 (Rebuilt previous bike with this one.. then it was hit by a car while I was not on it and parked..)
79' Suzuki GS550L (Sold..)
94' Yamaha FZR600 (Junked.. too much to fix it..)
95' GS500 (Paid $700.. what a mad deal for such a nice clean bike.)
82' Honda Quad
90' 250 Honda Rebel (Rammed it into an air conditioning unit when the choke flipped open while moving.... Sold.)
? 125cc Suzuki Street Bike... (It was a total mess... I used it for off road..)
Yamaha YZ80 (Sold to upgrade..)
Yamaha YZ125 (Never really ran at 100%)
82' Suzuki GS550L (Sold..)
90' Yamaha FZR600 (Downed on i95 at low speed. Walked away..)
94' Yamaha FZR600 (Rebuilt previous bike with this one.. then it was hit by a car while I was not on it and parked..)
79' Suzuki GS550L (Sold..)
94' Yamaha FZR600 (Junked.. too much to fix it..)
95' GS500 (Paid $700.. what a mad deal for such a nice clean bike.)
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: SheDevil18 on July 20, 2005, 02:06:10 PM
Post by: SheDevil18 on July 20, 2005, 02:06:10 PM
First bike was a 2005 GS500F!
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: treybrad on July 20, 2005, 02:53:24 PM
Post by: treybrad on July 20, 2005, 02:53:24 PM
Mine was an old Honda Trail too... mine was a 90cc though.
(https://webspace.utexas.edu/treybrad/www/gstwin/old_bikes/ct90.jpg)
trey
(https://webspace.utexas.edu/treybrad/www/gstwin/old_bikes/ct90.jpg)
trey
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: a-train on July 20, 2005, 02:57:28 PM
Post by: a-train on July 20, 2005, 02:57:28 PM
gs500 crotch rocket baby!!!
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: Cal Price on July 20, 2005, 03:52:26 PM
Post by: Cal Price on July 20, 2005, 03:52:26 PM
Early 50s model 197cc two-stroke Lambreta, yes i also wish i had it now.
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: animal mother on July 20, 2005, 03:53:20 PM
Post by: animal mother on July 20, 2005, 03:53:20 PM
First was a 1981 Suzuki GS450S
It looked like this one except mine was the "S", with the fairing
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/450.jpg)
It looked like this one except mine was the "S", with the fairing
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/450.jpg)
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: vfrocket on July 20, 2005, 05:01:58 PM
Post by: vfrocket on July 20, 2005, 05:01:58 PM
Quote from: animal motherFirst was a 1981 Suzuki GS450S
It looked like this one except mine was the "S", with the fairing
That looks exactly like a GS500 motor....
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: Caffeine on July 20, 2005, 05:02:03 PM
Post by: Caffeine on July 20, 2005, 05:02:03 PM
It was a very used red moped. Italian...Motobecane or Moto Guzzi or Moto Something. Rode it around the back yard for a month or so until the motor seized up. I got my $50 worth.
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: DWMAC on July 20, 2005, 06:49:40 PM
Post by: DWMAC on July 20, 2005, 06:49:40 PM
1st- '77 Honda MR50 Elsinore
2nd- '82 Honda XR80
3rd- '86 Suzuki LT185 hi-comp piston, cam, carb and av gas
4th- '87 Suzuki LT230 Quadsport cam, carb, flywheel, ignition
5th- '86 then '88 Suz Quadracer mod to the max
6th- '80-something Yamaha Exciter 185
7th- '87 Rebel
8th- '84 V45 Magna
9th- '97 GS500
Dang, that's a bunch.
2nd- '82 Honda XR80
3rd- '86 Suzuki LT185 hi-comp piston, cam, carb and av gas
4th- '87 Suzuki LT230 Quadsport cam, carb, flywheel, ignition
5th- '86 then '88 Suz Quadracer mod to the max
6th- '80-something Yamaha Exciter 185
7th- '87 Rebel
8th- '84 V45 Magna
9th- '97 GS500
Dang, that's a bunch.
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: daneilah on July 21, 2005, 05:03:19 PM
Post by: daneilah on July 21, 2005, 05:03:19 PM
2004 GS500F. It had 5200km when I got it 3 months ago. It's got double that now! Loving it. :mrgreen:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/daneilah/10.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/daneilah/10.jpg)
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: girlracer on July 21, 2005, 07:36:25 PM
Post by: girlracer on July 21, 2005, 07:36:25 PM
i had a 84 honda 50, started about when i was 5, rode an 87 xr80 when i was about 7 and 1/2
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: Chris.t.Collins on July 21, 2005, 08:52:51 PM
Post by: Chris.t.Collins on July 21, 2005, 08:52:51 PM
197? Yamaha 250. killed the engine .... rebuilt it..... almost killed myself.
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: EDub on July 22, 2005, 02:58:19 AM
Post by: EDub on July 22, 2005, 02:58:19 AM
1976 KE175-B1 with two stroke injector system and solid state ignition. Torquey little bugger, hard to keep the front wheel on the ground. Still have it. Mint condition :)
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: D-Day on July 22, 2005, 04:09:53 PM
Post by: D-Day on July 22, 2005, 04:09:53 PM
1976 Honda CB550 F. Bought it brand new and put 10,000 miles on it in 4 months.
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: JoChan23 on July 22, 2005, 04:15:13 PM
Post by: JoChan23 on July 22, 2005, 04:15:13 PM
Well when i was...
6 years old i had an old honda 50
8 years old i had an old honda 70 trailbike
10 my uncle bought me a low 90's yamaha 80 (still no clutch)
14 i got a honda xr100
17 i got a 2001 xr250r
and now at 19 i have my 1990 gs500 :)
- Jordan
6 years old i had an old honda 50
8 years old i had an old honda 70 trailbike
10 my uncle bought me a low 90's yamaha 80 (still no clutch)
14 i got a honda xr100
17 i got a 2001 xr250r
and now at 19 i have my 1990 gs500 :)
- Jordan
Title: My First Bike was a Trail 70, what was yours?
Post by: coll0412 on July 22, 2005, 04:31:37 PM
Post by: coll0412 on July 22, 2005, 04:31:37 PM
my first bike was a trail 70, my mom gave it away when I was 14 because she hated me riding it on the lawn, so when I went to visit my dad for a summer she gave it to some dude down the road.....ohh...she will pay for it