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It was a sunny and relatively warm morning at Alice's Restaurant today. So this beautiful and immaculate Corvette showed up in the parking lot. Along with a old Honda 350, a BMW HP2 and a well-used Brammo Empulse electric motorcycle. In other words, a little of everything. Lots of pictures attached.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Here are three photos of a nicely modified Suzuki GT750 tea kettle - or whatever they were called, that I saw at Alice's Restaurant last Sunday. It looks like a daily runner and likely a lot lighter and sportier than the original version.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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I'm just a little young to remember the 2-stroke street bikes. I've always heard they were the fastest way to commit suicide in the 70s. I'd love to see a resurgence, but am well aware that 2-strokes will never pass emissions standards. It looks like the owner upgraded his front brakes a bit, but still just single piston squeezers. Thanks for sharing! |
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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #65 Nick name back then was Water Buffalo. I had one a couple days as a loner in the early 80s.
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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I never had the "joy" of riding one of the Kawasaki 2 stroke triples. Probably a good thing. Low 12 second quarter miles with drum brakes, poor suspension and worse tires. Gosh, that sound like my first bike (less the 12 second quarter mile). I had a '74 Honda MT-250. Surprise I lived through it. |
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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #67Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #65 A true BMW rider..................even a loner when he rides a Suzuki
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I had a Kawa triple 2 stroke briefly back in the day Loved it...what a hoot! fast!! Ofcourse by todays standards it couldn't stop or handle the twisties...but we didn't know better then. Holed the center cylinder piston, trashed the engine. Sold it cheep to some one who wanted to rebuild it. |
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Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:20 am (Last edited: Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:43 am)
Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #67Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #65 Bought one new in 1974, great bike. After being on BSA Lightning and Rocket 3 motorcycles, the GT750 was more comfortable and reliable. For one thing, it did not tend to shed cluster gears every 10K miles or so :-). First ride was memorable to this day. Was enjoying the rapid acceleration and speed of the new bike on the city streets (well above the posted speed limit). Came up to the on 57 freeway onramp and the light turned red. The 4 cars in front of me stopped, as did 1 after splitting the small area between the 3 of the 4 cars and the curb). Realized at that point that the bike had a great engine and transmission, but the brakes were a bit weak. Ah - the days of being young and invincible! Bill |
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Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:43 am (Last edited: Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:48 am)
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I saw my first Lightning Strike and Zero SR/F electric motorcycles next to each other today in the parking lot across from Alice's Restaurant. Photos attached. Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh |
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H-D was at Alice's Restaurant yesterday offering test rides on their new Pan American. They were also displaying their latest 4-wheel vehicle nearby. When asked by one of their Pushers if I wanted to test ride a Pan American, I got rid of him quickly by telling him that I would be more interested in riding a dual sport motorcycle that was 200 pounds lighter. You can sure tell that the Pan American was not styled by an Italian and I don't even think the Germans would make a front end that looked like that.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #73 I don't like the looks of the fairing. At least the all black option does not draw your eye to the fairing.
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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