Sunday, January 6, 2019

Sunday, April 29, 2018

1966 Kawasaki W1 650

Fresh from a shed down in West Virginia is this bike that's rare to the US. It's Japanese made with a British engine.

This one came from a family member who has had it for a very long time.

It needs a lot of work but I am assured it is a great find.

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 750

Chris picked up this bike last night.

A 1980's one owner Suzuki with 14k miles.

It's in very good untouched condition. It does have a goofy bra on the front, but I guess that was the thing back in the day.

It does need some work. It's been sitting in a garage for 3 years, so tires, brakes, etc. Luckily riding season is a little ways off.

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

What is vintage & what is old? 1979 Suzuki GS1000

It's been a while since my husband picked up another bike.  This 1979 Suzuki GS1000 is in pieces, but the engine does turn over.  Interestingly there is quite a bit of chromed parts. He got a really good deal on this bike, really incredible deal. The guy had to get it off of his Dad's patio asap so took much less than he could've gotten.

This isn't the first GS1000 that he's gotten and I expect their will be more.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Spring is here and a new bike-2016 Kawasaki Versys

My husband's newest acquisition, a 2016 Kawasaki Versys. A new style for him, but tastes change as the years go by.
There's no chrome, which is a big change.

It's a pretty nice looking bike. He really is running out of room for his collection.

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Honda VTX 1800C

This isn't vintage, but it is one of my Husband's bikes. In fact it is the largest in his collection and also the newest.

This 2003 Honda VTX 1800C has been a good bike for him and we have many great rides on it.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Check out this 1977 Honda Goldwing

It's been a while since there's been a "new" bike in our driveway, but he found one he couldn't do without.

This is a 1977 Honda Goldwing.  This model is the last year built in Japan before they began producing them in Marysville,  Ohio.

Notice this model seems pretty bare bones,  but look at where the gas tank is normally found.  It looks normal until it's unlocked and it's like a transformer toy. The top pops up,  a secret compartment pulls out,  the sides fold down,  and there's the coolant bottle all hidden away and the kick starter,  which can be pulled out and put in place if you need it.

The real gas tank is hidden down below the seat.

It's pretty sneaky how it was designed and I imagine it was pretty cool to show off back in the day.

There's definitely work to be done,  the handlebars are upside down,  it's got an aftermarket exhaust,  but it started right up and stayed running.

What do you think? Would you ride it? Do you like it?