viscount806x Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I'm really surprised that no one has nominated either the BSA Bantam 125 as used by telegram delivery boys or those Velocette police bikes known by us all as as 'Noddy Bikes'. I'll get my coat...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I'm lucky and have most of my dream bikes in my garage: There's he Tamiya 888 which I may be able to convert - but nothing for the FZR1000 (I did look at possible conversion of the OW01 - but that wouls almost constitute a scratch build). No kits of the VF1000s as far as I'm aware? And excuse her current state of 'undress' - exhausts being cleaned/sprayed and prepping fairing side panels for re-spray: No kits of roadgoing RG500s as far as I know? But I'd really like to add a Guzzy cafe racer jobby to the fleet one day : And maybe a Desmosedici: And an RC30, Bimota SB6, GSXR750 Slabside and.... A boy can dream! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidave4 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Rode a Norton 600 Dominator in the sixties and wanted a cafe racer. Life got in the way, cars replaced bikes and it was not till the nineties that I got my hands on a 650SS non-runner at a price I could afford and built my dream bike! Unfortunately I made the decision to sell it two years ago due to my advancing years and have regretted it ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi Guys n Gals, I ride bikes everyday of my life. I started with a Honda SS50, back in 1978, as a sixteen year old and at 17 progressed to a lovely little Kawasaki KE175. This I replaced in 1982, with a new Yamaha XT250. From then on things started to get bigger including BMW F650's, R1100's, R1200GS's and then in 2005 I down sized to a new Yamaha XT250 Serow. I avaerage around 25,000 miles per year on my trusty little trail bikes. I've even had a BMW C1 scooter with a roof, which was as mad as a box of frogs but bloody good fun. I used to work in the motorcycle trade and becasue of my experience I always got to 'break in' the latest bikes ready for customer or demonstation use, so I've ridden many different types and makes of bikes. I'm not into the sports bikes, as a combination of being short in stature and with short legs, doesn't really suit them. There are two bikes that I absolutely loved to ride but I was never in a position to buy. The first was the Suzuki B-King, which is a naked bike, with a de-tuned Hayabusa engine. This machine may look pretty big but was perefectly balanced, went like stink and never failed to leave me with a grin. The second was the MV Agusta 1078 Brutale. This machine may have had it's faults but was like having a highly strung Italian mistress on the go! I absolutely loved it and each ride was like a drug to the system. There is one bike however that I've never had a chance to ride but really appeals to my most odd taste in machines and if I ever won the lottery, would be the very first thing that I bought, which is a Peraves Monotracer! A what I hear you ask, well take a look at; http://perave.wordpress.com This thing looks like it's come straight out of the old TV series UFO (OK that also dates me somewhat). Regards Reggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Kawasaki ZZR1400, fell in love with it after first seeing it on 'Rogue Traders'. Now I have one. Norton 850 Commando. Yamaha R1 - 2002 silver/black. Early Ducati 916. MV Augusta F4. Yamaha FJ1200 - 1988 midnight blue. I could keep going, I'd have a warehouse full of bikes if I had the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I could keep going, I'd have a warehouse full of bikes if I had the money. Aye, with you on that one Jockster, too many lovely bikes out there to choose from. If pushed I'd go for a Ducati 888 SP5. Mate used to own an SP4 and it was an amazing machine to ride up a twisty country road. Get into the hills and open her up The 916 took a while to grow on me but dare say it's up high on the list along with that 900SS MAD STEVE posted. The expensive designer clothes shop next door to work suddenly had a yellow Ducati Darmah cafe-racer in the window yesterday and now I'm in love with bikes again. This is a problem as I'd sworn off bikes when Iona was born due to the fact I used to ride a bit to fast for my own good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Iain, i'm loving the 851. My list, well i suppose my current bike would have to be on it - And one of these - And finally, one of these - Unfortunatley i dont think anyone makes a kit of any of these, so i'll just have console myself with looking at the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Of all the bikes that I have owned the 1970 CB750 was probably the best of the lot, however I could not justify the cost of getting one nowadays, here's me and my bike back in 1971. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Wow Dennis, you had one of the original CB's... Was it one of the Gold ones? The Tamiya Kit probably costs as much as your real bike did back then... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Wow Dennis, you had one of the original CB's... Was it one of the Gold ones? The Tamiya Kit probably costs as much as your real bike did back then... Steve It was a greeny blue one (Turquoise ?), I bought it second hand with very low mileage it had been registered in Ireland hence the different registration number, I traded it in for a CB750K2 which was a disappointment as it was awfully slow Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 It was a greeny blue one (Turquoise ?), I bought it second hand with very low mileage it had been registered in Ireland hence the different registration number, I traded it in for a CB750K2 which was a disappointment as it was awfully slow Cheers Dennis Oh thats so cool. I had a chance many year ago to drive a CB750 just like that, one that a friend owned, and was just a quick nip round the block job. I was still riding my GSX 1100 at the time, but that was a moment ill never forget, was magic... Thanks steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 There can be only one.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 A Vincent Black Lightning for me (and I'm in good company!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injidup Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Suzuki RG500 - my dream bike when I "only" had an RD350LC Ducati 916 - or MV Augusta F4 (so hard to choose between them) And although I don't like Harleys I used to love the dark looks of the XLCR1000 cafe racer. One to own rather than ride, I think: It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black. Maybe a Bimota Tesi too. I was surprised to see that they are still available brand new. Oh, and the new Norton Dominator (seeing as the Domiracers are sold out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Built this , sold it for 40K : On the way: Ride this now: Evo engines in highly modified and hardtailed shovel frames are not model on the shelf. Hoping Tamiya will do the VRSCR Street Rod. Edited February 19, 2016 by krow113 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontrips Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) One of the first all aluminium framed production bikes. Had it 30 years! Just kidding! At the other extreme my other bike still makes me go phhhhwwwaaarrr even after 15 years! Edited February 19, 2016 by vontrips 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hi Guys n Gals, my previous dream bike selection has suddenly changed! I need a lotto jackpot win now! I can almost smell this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Tis easy! Rick. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imster Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 After about 1 year and 3 months since I had my motorcycle adccident and severely broke my shoulder, I have been grudgingly given the go ahead to get myself a new motorbike! My top choices are a real mixed bag, but these are the bikes which I am looking to buy (they are also my dream bikes too) In no particular order: Ducati Panigale 1299: Out of all my picks I'd say this is the most beautiful KTM 1290 Superduke: I like it but then other days I dont like it, maybe a little too angular? The bike itself is pretty damn quick so I choose this mainly because of the performance BMW R9T: Classy looks and can be customized a fair bit to make it your own, maybe not quite as sporty as my other choices MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800RR: I love how this looks, I'm a fan of the chopped tail and the rake of the whole bike, currently this bike is my favourite to buy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 After seeing that vidoe of it at the isle of man tt.....Kawasaki H2R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borez Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) The Honda RC30. A single sided swing-arm HRC race version of the VFR750. ( which I see Rick Brown has also linked further up the thread ) I drooled over this bike in the late 80's. There's also the smaller NC30 which is a 400cc version. Edited February 20, 2016 by Borez 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 This one for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnie the panda Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Thinking about 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport Hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontrips Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) That Triumph! My favourite Marmite bike: Edited February 20, 2016 by vontrips 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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