Google ‘Suzuki XN85’. I had one and it was one fun bike, nimble and that surge when the boost kicked in was smile inducing! (And yet allegedly I’m a one-eyed Harley owner by some...)
Liked On: 19-10-2020, 11:48 AM
Amazing how this thread has meandered away from it’s title, just like a pub conversation, nice! And amazing how many shooters are also riders.:thumbsup:
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:31 PM
You guys know more about Harley's and the various models than I ever will or care too if I'm honest. I just liked the idea of owning one and loved building stuff and modding bikes and cars. It was...
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:31 PM
Honda did a CB1100 retro in the early 90's and possibly a Jap import in 750. Wide rims, twin shock etc.
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:28 PM
The Z1 903 was a huge leap for mankind. I also had the KZ1000 in 1977 and the Z1 smoked it with it's bigger carbs and more pointy cam profile.
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:27 PM
That Kawasaki Z900RS looks AMAZING... make a beautiful cruiser. Always did. Be good if honda also produced a retro style CB750 with modern motor etc - that would be popular. Or perhaps a retro...
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:25 PM
The Z series is legendary. The retro Z900RS would be worth a look. https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/kawasaki-z900rs-and-z900rs-get-refresh-2020
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:25 PM
And rz350.... With the nearly finished monaro which had roll cage also fitted and the very worked Chev small block 412 ci engine before fitting. The rear rims were 15in by 15 inch... 151505 ...
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:23 PM
XJ550 with black paint , swapped out front guard and fitted clip on bars after this pic taken.. 151502 Cbr400 rr with custom paint... 151503 Daytona 955 again which I spent 40 hrs...
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:22 PM
More of the r6...the last pic in race trim... 151500 151501
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:21 PM
The Harris bonnie in various stages of rebuild from stripped frame.... 151497 The black bike in background of that pic is my r6 which I also raced occasionally. 151498 151499
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:21 PM
My Cb 750 k4 I think it was ... with 4 into 1 exhaust to release the extra power... And fzr 1000.... And the black bike is old mans vfr 750.... Note the triumph herald in the shed and my escort 1600...
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:20 PM
Now the t150 trident in various stages of building.... the black car in background is the 68 monaro I was building at the same time.. 151490 151491 151492 151493
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:19 PM
And the shovel sporty I built out of a box of bits and spent a small fortune on.... 151488 151489
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:18 PM
My old mans 68 bonnie (red) and my 500 daytona 151485 And my 500 tiger... 151487
Liked On: 18-10-2020, 10:18 PM