Haters gonna hate but 2 wheels is 2 wheels, I am building an old Norton chopper, I have a 60's Harley/VW trike and I ride a Goldwing
@FloridaBoilermaker
Жыл бұрын
I'm taking my brothers first bike (07 Shadow 600) and bobbing it. So I get it.
@mikeashcraft4354
Жыл бұрын
Two wheels and a motor and hanging it out there in the wind with the rest of us taking the same chances every day. No hater here
@GawgaCracka
Жыл бұрын
Norton's are cool like Fonzy bro, screw the Haterz, Knees N the Breeze, yea C'Mon.
@Cats32.5
Жыл бұрын
What’s up gawgacracka I remember when they called it Hotlanta
@dustinbarnes9206
Жыл бұрын
Norton chopper would be cool as fuck.
@paintert21
Жыл бұрын
First bike i got to buy, was a 01 honda shadow sabre, then moved to a 2007 yamaha stratoliner. Rode it for several years till i could buy my roadglide.
@Slider7
Жыл бұрын
My 1st Metric bike was a 2006 Honda VTX 1800 cc's with a power commander module tuned out to 2100 cc's, loved that bike chromed out with V&H super exhausts that you could hear her from miles aways. Best part of the whole deal....traded my 4 person hot tub for it straight up. I think I go the better deal....lol
@erho2973
Жыл бұрын
I loved my VTX 1800R back in the day. Was a great bike and never had any issues.
@freedom6919741
Жыл бұрын
I had a VTX 1800 C for 9 years. One of the best bikes I have ever owned.
@wackenmetal2851
Жыл бұрын
“Tuned out to 2100cc”? Explain please.
@jhood709
Жыл бұрын
I have a 04 Honda VTX still in my Garage next to my Ultra limited. The Vtx will never leave me its such a great bike.
@lenoglesby3540
5 ай бұрын
I also ❤ and have a VTX. It's an '03 1800C. I ride with a friend who has an '09 1300C.
@ericstrandberg9190
3 ай бұрын
I have an 02 VTX 1800. Just got a Roade Glide Ultra, but I will keep my beloved VTX as a good ride, so I understand. Have had it for 17 years and have put 66 K on it.
@rellik031chrismatthews3
Жыл бұрын
My first bike and the bike I still own and ride today is a 2004 Honda VTX 1300R. Has pipes, bars, lowered suspension. Great running bike.
@algojeff
Жыл бұрын
My very first bike, too, brand new, in 2004. Highway pegs, driveshaft, no carb. Blessed. Customed it a lot (20s apes, then cut-off dragbar !, Kuryakin hypercharger, straight Cobra’s, chrome X, even 53’ Indian tribute decals). Man, what a good bike it was. Then I switched to Victory. Even better cruisers! Highball, Ness Vegas, Hammer S. Not a single problem! Too good bikes, so Polaris killed the brand, and we moved away. In my case… to ADV riding. Never ever coming back to cruiser, but that VTX 1300 retro will always be a kind memory. Ride safe and long.
@Gibsonfan1989
Жыл бұрын
Surprised to not see a Honda VTX1800. I loved mine. Probably my biggest selling regret
@jblittleton4065
Жыл бұрын
There is tons here in Ohio cheap and low miles probably my next purchase
@mikeellis9814
Ай бұрын
I've had two VTX 1800 they are great
@SBMC-GOOSE
Жыл бұрын
1st street bike at 16 was a 1972 Suzuki GT750 water buffalo. Then a Kawasaki KZ650, then an '83 GS 1100 e. Then the first Harley was a 1982 FXRS shovelhead. But some of my favorites were the old Kawasaki KZ1000s. I owned several of those.
@thomaschandler4831
Жыл бұрын
Awesome brother… I to owned a Kawasaki kz650 … I fixed that bike up … 4 into 1 kerker exhaust , Barnett clutch and re geared it 1 down in the front 4 up in the rear … man that old bike would fly … I had a Suzuki GS850 just awesome…. My list of bikes is well over 60 to 70 … stay safe
@chopperguy6661
Жыл бұрын
Two kz 900’s
@paulkeith9742
Жыл бұрын
The 1985 Virago 750 for me. It wasn't the coolest looking or the fastest, but something about it I just fell in love with.
@rocket4602
Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, couldn't agree w/you more, pal. I bought a brand new 1984 Virago 750, Candy Red tank. Put custom bars on it. Mounted a way too fat Continental 5.10 rear tire, had to notch the swing arm. Built a custom exhaust. Man! Of all my many bikes over the years, that Virago was one of the most memorable bikes to wrench on and ride. Not super big on power, but it would go and go and go. Even a 'Harley Only' friend of mine was respectful. Back in those days, well, that was kinda cool, lol 👍 rocket
@michaelmiether3102
Жыл бұрын
Starter bike was a 94 Sabre 1100. Had perfect paint with the flames. Kept it when I got my first HD but lost everything in a fire. Still miss that thing.
@andyreid7274
Жыл бұрын
Started my late teens on a cb125s. Didn't get back on 2 wheels til my 40s with an 03 fxdx. Love that bike.
@lhprimate69
Жыл бұрын
Wow. First bike you mentioned was the Super Magna. I've been riding a red 1988 Super Magna 750cc since 2001. It was a dream bike for me back then and I still love it. I recently got a 2012 HD Softail Deluxe in big blue pearl (my 2nd dream bike). Love owning these bikes and both are a thrill to ride.
@jared6200
Жыл бұрын
I've only had metric bikes, my first bike was a honda 350 enduro. Second bike was a 1975 GL1000 goldwing. In my garage now is a 2004 kawasaki Vulcan 1600 classic, and a 2005 30th year anniversary GL1800 Goldwing.
@bobrose3298
Жыл бұрын
Great video. My first bike was a 2001 Yamaha VStar 1100 Classic. I followed that up with 4 Roadstars. My last was a 2006. I loved that bike. If they hadn't stopped making them, I would have bought another, but that led me to Harley-Davidson, and I couldn't be happier.
@yogibear6647
Жыл бұрын
I got my bike because of my dad, he was a vietnam veteran (passed on '07) and had PTSD and all of that, well the group he was with went to Rolling Thunder, he drove down the guys that didn't have bikes, and had a great time and said next year we were going down on bikes, well he passed before that could happen, so I busted my ass and built up my credit and finally got mine, a '05 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic, and I have now had it 6 years, and I absolutely love it, and I dont even think I will ever trade it on a Harley, I just love it. I love your video's also, always a blast to watch you. Ride safe
@andrewbecker3700
Жыл бұрын
Honda V65 Magna was always one I'd wanted since they came out. The first 2 years had the bigger carbs. I've got my dream streetbike now, it's a '22 Triumph Speed Twin in Storm Grey. I've done 95% of the mods I wanted already and can't wait for spring. The ECU is getting a custom tune to unleash the full potential of my efforts. Shoot'n for 125hp. and more throttle response above 5000rpm.
@scottorr5758
Жыл бұрын
I used to ride an '04 Suzuki VL1500 intruder. Really liked that bike! It was an all day highway bike for sure...
@markmalaney5542
Жыл бұрын
I've got an '03 and I love it, it's a great bike.
@dasvtx
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Still riding my 04 Honda VTX 1300C. Added a fairing because I like to ride in colder temps - some hard bags for storage, removeable backrest for my wife. It's been good to me - owned it since 06. Bought it for the same reason - didn't have Harley money at the time. I'd like to upgrade to an Ultra Limited as it's a purpose built tourer, but until the right deal comes along I'm happy on my Honda.
@thomaschandler4831
Жыл бұрын
Great bike
@darthgumby2264
Жыл бұрын
My first was my grandfather’s CB200T. He bought it new off the showroom floor in 1975. I got it many years later after he passed. So many great memories of sitting on the tank riding through his neighborhood with him. Now I ride a ‘05 Sportster.
@Tattman111
Жыл бұрын
@Darth Gumby I now own it big brother, a 1975 CB500T
@brandonsmith3542
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love my 2003 Honda VTX 1800 fully bagged out. Over 100 hp and over 100 torque. It is absolutely amazing and reliable. The only thing that sucks is the 4.5 gallon fuel tank and having to fill up every 100 miles....
@jesstreloar7706
Жыл бұрын
75 KZ400, 1977 rode from Seattle to DC down to Miami, and back to San Diego took 55 days. To this day this was the bike I had the most fun on. 78 KZ1000Z1 0-60 in first gear just before red line.
@markkramer2908
Жыл бұрын
My 1st bike was a 1973 Norton 850 Comando Interstate . But then I got my 2nd bike (which is what I wanted before) 1973 CB 750 four. I loved that bike back then. Now, well, it's Harley's from now on!
@markceconi6157
Жыл бұрын
Good list. 👍🏻 Totally agree about the Triumphs. Had a VTX 1800 and shouldn’t have sold it-a big, torquey sewing machine. Have a Diavel now. Just amazing.
@tharock35
Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about getting a diavel at this moment. I've sold all my other bikes and thinking about the Diavel. I use to think they was ugly but the older I get I like them
@markceconi6157
Жыл бұрын
I was never wild about the looks either, but I’ve done a complete about face. Pulled into an exotic car event on the Diavel, got at least three thumbs up, and people admiring it where I parked it. It definitely makes a statement, positive or negative. It’s also crazy fast, very comfortable, and handles close to a sport bike. Only downside is maintenance, and lack of choice of rear tires.
@jimfry9705
Жыл бұрын
First bike was a 1968 750 Norton. Had it 3 years Loved it till it started shaking parts off. It had metric (not even standard metric-I think they were whitworth? metric), and in 1973 south central Nebraska there was no chance of finding bolts, parts or even tools to fix it.
@BK_LEGO_76
Жыл бұрын
My first bike was a 2008 Yamaha V-Star 1100, it wasn’t very fast with me on it, but it got me around and riding some fun roads until I was finally able to buy my first Harley last year, a 2017 Road King
@Dudewitdaplan22
Жыл бұрын
I started riding at the age of 16 on an old Honda Helix that belonged to a friend. The first bike I ever owned was a Suzuki GZ250 and I had that thing for almost 10 years with no issues. Now, I ride a Suzuki Boulevard C50 and I’m absolutely in love with this bike. Had it for 3 years now with no issues.
@lynnsample4549
Жыл бұрын
Had, and would like to have again, a 1972 Moto Guzzi Eldorado. 850 ccs, had a batwing fairing and fiberglass bags. You could ride all day and look for more. Also stock tank was like 6 gallons and it got about 50 mpg. Great bike!
@donaldoehl7690
Жыл бұрын
The Eldo is 1 of the best looking bikes ever made. IMHO.
@ChrisCollins001
Жыл бұрын
The very first bike I owned was the 1980 Yamaha 750 LTD which was a wiring nightmare. When I bought it from a friend, it wasn't running so I tinkered with it and got it running. I had to tinker with this and that for about a year and a half before I sold it. I'd never go on a long road trip with it because I didn't trust it, and I could never get it running consistently, but when it did run, I loved riding the backroads. That's the bike that made me want to ride. After that was the 2005 Suzuki C50 Boulevard I bought off the showroom floor. 2005 was the first year they went from calling them Voulsias to Boulevard and made them fuel injected. I loved my Suzuki C50. I modded that thing to be 100% unique and fit me. That was the bike that was the gateway to road trips and events and group rides and everything that made me fall in love with the culture of bikes. Had to sell the C50, because life happens, and the next was the Yamaha 950. That was a sweet bike as well. The C50 though, that bike was an extension of me, the 950 came close, but wasn't quite there. Now I have a 2022 Street Glide Special. A couple of friends let me ride their Street Glides on some group rides years ago and that's when I fell in love with the Street Glide. That bike just fit. It was everything I was looking for in a bike. I've ridden Indians, Yamahas, Goldwings, and other Harleys, Hondas, Suzukis, just about everything out there, but it was the Street Glide that I lusted after. That C50 still has a very special place in my heart to this day, but it will always take a back seat to the Street Glide.
@AlexRides808
Жыл бұрын
My first bike was a Hyosung GV650. It's a little Korean cruiser...ish bike that was less than $4k brand new out the door. The dealership didn't do the best job of putting it together, so it was the bike that broke me in on things like, drive belt tension, handle bar adjustments, oil changes, clutch cable adjustment, etc.
@theycallmeburnpit7834
Жыл бұрын
If you liked the Road Star Warrior, you would've loved the Yamaha Raider 113 . My first bike. She was all torque and loved to pull away on Dynas
@CraigSmith568
Жыл бұрын
Almost bought one of those. Wasn't really looking for one, but the dealership had a leftover a couple years old and they had a great price on it. If I would have ridden it I'm sure I would have bought it.
@Bostonterrier97
Жыл бұрын
One of my friends had a Yamaha Warrior and I rode the bike one day. It's a lot of fun! Lot's of torque.
@lanejohnson7656
Жыл бұрын
My Yamaha warrior was a bad bitch. Very uncomfortable so the short range wasn’t an issue. The seat sucked and you wanted off to get fuel.. Absolutely loved the bike and riding down main rattling the windows and cruising parking lots and setting off car alarms with a lil burp of the throttle. Unfortunately it got stolen and totaled. Was blue with flames and it looked brand new and was gorgeous. I rode with Harley guys and they would leave the stop signs like a bat out of hell. If I gave it half throttle I’d run over them.. Group rides I would always have someone else behind me after a stop. Constantly had Harley guys tell me my bike sounded awesome but loud as fuk..lol If I had room and found a low mileage unmolested raider I would buy it. One of the most beautiful bikes ever made. It suck’s Yamaha got out of the game, they made some kick azz bikes..
@gerry6075
Жыл бұрын
Love that '70's CB750. I had a '77 750K with jetted carbs & 4into 1 header, my favorite bike ever. Had a very comfortable Corbin seat on it. That was in my 20's . Today I'm 66 & have an '05 VROD & a '22 Triumph Speedmaster. Great commentary.
@kenmitchell3744
Жыл бұрын
I had one of the bikes on your list. It was a 2000 Suzuki TL1000R in yellow. I put D&D slip on pipes on it. The sound was AMAZING!!!!!! Loved it. You could not get stuck in traffic with it because it would over heat and shut off, but it was an awesome bike. Thanks for the memory.
@lestersalvador2022
Жыл бұрын
As a side note, I just wanted to mention that your taste in music is grand! Once ran into Lemmy while he was puffing on a cigarette on a corner in NYC, chatted with him for a bit. He was a warm, friendly, down-to-earth man, it was a pleasure getting to meet him. Cheers to you, love the channel, I'm learning tons--thanks!
@billgarrett6857
Жыл бұрын
I love that you mentioned a couple of the old power cruisers from the 90's, but you left out my favorite! The first real bike I owned was a 1986 ZL-900 Eliminator that would toss you right off the back if you weren't hanging on tight when you cracked the throttle. 0-65 in first gear, and you could easily hit 60 across an intersection. My riding buddies and I used to take our bikes to the local drag strip on grudge night and ride them for all they were worth, and that Eliminator could keep up with any superbike out there through the first 3 gears even though it was completely stock! Even had a lot of Harley riders come up next to me at stop lights and say hey that's a pretty cool bike for a Japanese motorcycle.
@Petesv321
Жыл бұрын
I had the same bike! Black 900cc monster drag bike.
@Bill-NBfarming
Жыл бұрын
My first was a brand new 83 Suzuki GR650X tempter. Great bike. Second was a brand new 85 Honda VF700C manga. It was great also. When the “super” came out with its mortar tube pipes we made fun of it! I never bought another bike brand new. Had many metrics but rode the same 82 gold wing aspencade for over 30 years. My son-in-law law has it now. Still looks like new. My current is an Ultra I bought slightly used. 30k on it now. Will ride it till I’m done riding. Great video. Even Harley guys can be “normal” sometimes!
@JK-wr6is
Жыл бұрын
My last non harley was a red 2002 Ducati 998. The last year of the classic body style before they got weird looking. I still have a soft spot for them and smile when I see one.
@peterhart5882
Жыл бұрын
water cooled BMW 1200 RT. my favorite bike of all time. i had the older air/oil cooled 1150 RT before that and it was my favorite until the water cooled version came out...
@mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454
Жыл бұрын
Nice video idea. Only person I know who started on a Harley was a kid in HS who lived with his divorced dad. Dad had a panhead, son got an XLCH for his 16th birthday. I’m retired but I still want to go fast. -Matt’s dad
@GOOSEAF
Жыл бұрын
My last non Harley was a 2010 Roadstar 1800 Silverado Midnight Star edition. Hard bags, full windshield. Was basically a Road King. All my buddies with HD's wanted to ride it. Turned it into a new Street Glide Special. Good video. Thanks.
@vernmoore7710
Жыл бұрын
Honda CB750. First street bike I rode back in 1972 was my BIL's 750. He still has it and I might try and talk him out of it and get it restored, just for old guy memories' sake.
@mickangio16
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you, I had two. Later I liked Kawasakis only because they were faster (well, I DID like how they looked, too) but always had a serious soft spot for the SOHC CB 750s. They felt different than all the other "UJM" motorcycles with their lower rpm powerband and great torque. On one of my 750s I had a 16" rear wheel- we used to refer to it as a hog wheel. I could do looong swerving controlled burnouts on it just like I could do on my souped up Shovelhead. That was fun to me.
@mikeashcraft4354
Жыл бұрын
Traded a 6" Ruger 357 Blackhawk for two Honda 305 Super Hawks & used them to make my first chopper. A dude in town liked it and we traded bikes. I got my first '68 T100c Triumph which was immediately became a 500cc hardtail Choppa. Sold that later & bought(and still own) a new '78 Tri Bonnie . Next century bought a '98 Katana GSXF . Almost 100hp. Kept that for many years then picked up my first HD. Since then have passed the "Gixxer" to a lot younger rider. Wish I had kept that one
@bj2294
Жыл бұрын
Liked this video a lot. Took me back to my early bikes. First one was a Honda CB 450 when I was 17. Second one which I was stupid and sold was a Kawasaki Z 900. Had a 4 into 1 Kerker and I would take the baffle out and it sounded like a rocket. Ran like one too. I did, by the speedo, 140 on a city street. This was 1977 no helmet. Second stupid thing I did. Great memories.
@joeplem5329
Жыл бұрын
Thought my dyna street bob that has the 110 tire shredder kit was the fastest thing on the road...until I got a 2020 z900 as a second bike, love having the best of both worlds 🤘
@Demonbfg
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, i started riding bikes at age 13.Out of the 42 motorcycles (and yes i had five Harleys), I had a 73 CB750K3 and a 85 V-Max(first year), both great bikes. I'll be 74 next month and ride a ZX-14r, it will be my last motorcycle and it's a good one. Thanks for the memories.
@williamdigman8968
Жыл бұрын
First bike was a Honda CM400 in college, used that to commute. Moved up to a KZ650, loved that bike. Back in the day, the bike I most wanted was the CB750 Nighthawk. I just loved that naked streetbike look
@hardcore88
Жыл бұрын
Great subject PM! My first MC was a 69 Honda CL350 Scrambler(actually a 325.) Had to have the high pipes and passed up a nice deal on a 70 CB350 with only a few hundred miles on the clock in like new condition. This was followed by a 72 Honda 450, a 78 Honda 750F and a 82 Honda 900F(probably the best all around MC I've owned.) I was in a Honda rut!😵💫 The MC I would love to own is an 82 Honda CBX in the white with black & blue stripping. The 81 & 82 had been made into sport tourers with new frame, bigger front forks and single shock pro link rear suspension, full fairing & saddlebags. It wasn't as fast as the 79 & 80, but unlike the Honda 750 suspension of the first 2 years, the suspension upgrades made it a better overall MC. Just like you and many responders, I didn't have the money for the 82 CBX. 83 marked a huge downturn in the MC market and for several years there were some SoCal dealers that were blowing them out for $2299. Today 82 CBX's in decent condition are commanding $12,000 to $20,000. Kick myself for not buying one.😩 Some other MC's that I would love to own are a late 70's to early 80's Yamaha 650 twin, A Honda 1000 Super Hawk. My son owned a 2002 for many years and it was a blast to ride, much like the Suzuki TL1000 you mentioned, a Triumph Bonneville since I've never owned a Triumph, a 2007-8 Victory Hammer and a Honda V65 Magna which my step father owned and was able to ride on several occasions. There are more, but the above would be my immediate choices. The only 2 problems are my wife (who's actually very accommodating with 4 MC's) and even with a 3 car garage, not enough space.
@johnb2802
Жыл бұрын
I have only owned Harleys - sort of. My very first bike was a 1968 Harley-Davidson Sprint 250 that was made by Aermacchi. It was given to me by my uncle when I was 14 years old. I spent every evening tinkering with that POS. Every dime I would make cutting grass was dumped into that thing as well. I ended up selling it for peanuts when I was 23 just to get it out of the way. Now here I am at 47 wishing I would have kept it. Not because it was a great bike - it wasn't - but because of the memories.
@danielsteele5099
Жыл бұрын
CB360, then CB750K Many memories on them. Then the Harley. All Harley since.
@waynemarriott7641
Жыл бұрын
Would love a v max. I owned a t595 Daytona from 2004 to 2022. Black. Race can. Awesome. You're right about the weight on the wrists. Sold it because, I'm a lardy now too, and much more suited to my fxdr and my Ultra limited. In the UK by the way.
@misterav8r
Жыл бұрын
I had a 1966 Honda CB450 4-speed. Would love to have it again. It wasn't running when I bought it for $30, put about $400 into it to make it run well and look good. It took a lot of work to repaint the tank back when I had it. Somebody offered me way more than I had in it, so I sold it. I'd love to have that one back.
@TJGilles
Жыл бұрын
My first and only bike so far is a Suzuki Boulevard C50. It's a great starter bike, in my opinion, and I have only been riding for just under two years now. Has enough power to get on the highway when you need but not so much that you do anything really stupid.
@clarenceroberts8876
Жыл бұрын
I have a 05 C50t really love the bike, not a powerhouse but a very nice cruiser, also have a Kawasaki Vulcan nomad 07 1600 way more power, tuned with Vance and Hines dual pipes, both are nice bikes.
@goldencorral1254
Жыл бұрын
My first bike was also a c50t. I put a lot of miles on that bike and it ran like a champ. No matter the weather that bike would start with no hesitation.
@waltertodd4281
Жыл бұрын
My first biKe was a 1970 BSA 650 Thunderbolt, followed by a Norton 750 Commando, and followed that by a 850 Norton Commando.
@CraigSmith568
Жыл бұрын
When I was in the military in 82 I wanted a Honda CB750K. That was the bike to have. Then when the VMAX came out I wanted one of those. I know the newer 1700's are a lot faster than the 1200 models, but I prefer the look of the 1200. A sport bike I wanted was the Honda CBR929. Also like the looks of the Yamaha Raider. For me one of the most beautiful bikes ever was the 2015 MV Agusta Brutale 800rr Dragster. What a mouthful, but the looks of that bike with the white rims and black spokes with the single sided swing arm and the three exhaust pipes. What an amazing looking ride. I always wanted a sport bike, but now I'm too fat and old for one, but I did pick up a 2010 Yamaha FJR1300 which is an old man sportbike. Electric windshield, comfortable riding position, and shaft drive. Had it up to 140 without even trying. Got my love of bikes from my dad. His first bike that I remember was a 74 Moto Guzzi.
@tl5108
Жыл бұрын
Those fjr’s are badass bikes
@davidvaughn7778
Жыл бұрын
I learned on a 1982 Honda 450 Hondamatic. Then purchased a 2005 883 Sportster Low. After that I had a 2004 883 standard. The 2005 ran better and stronger, but the 2004 was a much better handling motorcycle. Years pass and I haven't ridden since 2014. I do have an old 1977 Yamaha xs650 that I've been working on bobbing over the last several years when funds and time permit.
@RollinwithRoland
Жыл бұрын
Great taste on that list of bikes, especially that '97 VMAX!!! I miss mine but it's gone to a great home at Forgotten Angels and I'll still be able to visit it, heh! As a 3rd Gen VF750 Magna owner too, I've always wanted a Super Magna as well, along with a Rocket3! My KTM 790 AdvS spanks them all in the 1/8th mile though, hahaha!
@jamestragle9504
Жыл бұрын
My first motorcycle was a 1976 Honda XL250. Bought it for cheap off an older brother. Punched it out to 305 (there's a story behind that). I wish I still had it. My first new bike was a 1978 CB750K. Still got it. Still ride it. Next up, 1998 Valkyrie. A fine fellow out west popped some glass packs into a stock exhaust for me. Great touring bike. Still got it as well. Last new purchase was a 2015 V-Strom 650XT. Can't seem to part with it either. Also a great bike to see the country on. There's an XLCR in the stable from an auction. Still needs a bit of work. It goes but doesn't stop!
@mnbikeradventures
Жыл бұрын
My first bike was a 2004 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic. I put Bub Big Willys exhaust on it. Had a guy on Harley pull up next to me at a light and said, "At least it sounds good." 😄
@ProfessionalMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Right on
@jeffyounger1628
Жыл бұрын
My first bike was a 1973 Honda CB350K. Lots of fun to start off with. It would do 100 MPH if you wanted it too. Then I went to a 1979 Honda CB750K and then another one when I got broad sided and wrote it off. Next was an '81 GL1100 Gold Wing til I destroyed that one and got an '83 GL1100 Gold Wing Interstate. Wrote that one off and then got a 2006 Kawasaki 1600 Nomad. Lastly its a 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour and still going strong on that one. Have rented a few Harley Electra Glides and toured with Eaglerider a few times as well. Not sure if there will be another one in the future or if the Victory will hold up til I'm done riding.
@12yearssober
Жыл бұрын
My first bike when I was 19 was a KZ1000. It's truly a miracle I'm alive today. By far the craziest fast bike I've ever owned. Like you it was metric until I could afford a Harley. I still ride my first Harley. It's a 2012 Ultra Limited. Absolutely love it.
@marvinr5054
9 ай бұрын
I'm so glad someone else besides me had a Kz. As a first bike. J was also 19 and found a 1979 KZ650SR that I fell in love with.
@lordvader110
Жыл бұрын
84/85 Yamaha Virago 1000 with the gold trim. Couldn't afford a Harley but it look like one and so fun!! Worked for my rich uncle back then and lived in monterey CA!! Go Bengals!!
@tmburke1
Жыл бұрын
Yeah. I had one of those Yamaha Star Ventures (2006). It was a great bike. Very cheap to maintain, carburetor, 89 ponies stock. Trunk, hard bags, 1970's veg-o-matic speedometer. Heavy. The bike weighed 879 pounds fully fueled. My wife loved it. Now we have an older 2008 roadglide, and I will have the bike until I die. It will attend my funeral. Long live twin cams!
@cloydash6878
Жыл бұрын
had a 99 Star Venture right before I bought my first and current 16 Ultra. Loved the dash on that thing
@tmburke1
Жыл бұрын
@Cloyd Ash great bikes those were . 89 ponies stock! Much prefer the Harley, but the Venture still holds a special place in my heart! Cheers!
@SamuelKilham
Жыл бұрын
I currently have a 2003 Honda Shadow 750 ACE and a Honda VTX 1300R with Vance & Hines longshots but the Honda Valkyrie is a bike I would love to have one day. Worst part is that one of my drinking buddies has one and he doesn't ride it much.
@JamesDunn-sk2sj
Жыл бұрын
I was very fortunate to recently be able to get one of my dream bikes. I have always loved the Kawasaki Vulcans. My first two bikes were the EN500 and the VN900. But I had always wanted one of the big boys, especially a VN2000. Never thought I would own one as not many where made and the line only ran for 6 years. But I found a guy who was downsizing and was able to strike a deal. Have to say it was definitely worth it.
@thomaschandler4831
Жыл бұрын
Amazing bike
@AR-gp4eu
Жыл бұрын
My first bike is a en500. Absolutely love it. I do wish it was a v-twin so it had a better sound. I only use the bike to commute in the warmer months not sure I can justify one of the bigger motor vulcans. Although I really want one!!
@geraldselvey7687
Жыл бұрын
I had a VN 1500 it was great looked cool and went like a rocket. BUT it was built pretty poorly. Clutch went. Carbs leaked charging the battery was not good. Lots of little issue which never happened with Yamaha v stars or Honda VT
@michaelholderfield6952
Жыл бұрын
I have an 08 vn900, absolutely love it
@MFingChuck
Жыл бұрын
I picked up a 2004 V2K for $3400 just before Thanksgiving.
@mpccenturion
Жыл бұрын
70 Triumph Tiger 650 - My first ride. 82 Kawasaki 750 Twin, with a 29 tooth rear sprocket. 84 Seca 750. I had a 75 Suzuki GT380 - 2 stroke triple - 5 gallon tank. It got 200 miles per tank. I sold it the 3 time I ran it out of gas. Fast as all get out! All of them did the Ton. Always wanted a 68 850 Commando. I wanted that one since 72 or so, when I tagged along my dad and saw that bike in 10 boxes and a rolling frame. Poor bike was never heard from again.
@trentedling8501
Жыл бұрын
Hey Monkey WOW does this bring back memories!!!! I remember when I was in my 20's and I wanted a Harley back then and I was in the same predicament as yourself and could not afford a Harley but wanted one really badly as a matter a fact my most favorite Harley at the time was the Night Train (I loved the blackout look). Also, all of my friends had crotch rockets such as... Honda CBR 1100's and 900's, Yamaha YZR's and FZR's and so on. Well, I ended up getting a Kawasaki Ninja ZX6, it was the purple and blue color... (Yea I know, right!) It was a nice peppy bike that you probably wouldn't want to take on long trips but fun to ride. I have never been one for speed and although this bike wasn't like my buddies bikes it was still pretty fast. It was close to 30 years later that I finally got me a Harley and I've always said that I could kick myself in the ass for not getting a Harley back then because I would have probably had some kind of Harley throughout the years. I will say this if I was looking for a non-Harley it would probably be the Honda VTX, super sleek bikes. Thanks for the post and for all you do!!!
@paulvh7332
Жыл бұрын
My first bike was a 1982 Honda Goldwing. Not a starter bike but when your 6’4” and 300 lbs there are not many options. Rode that for years. Then bought a 2002 Yamaha Roadstar which i customized more than I rode it. It still is parked in my garage parked next to my 2017 Harley Roadglide. I would sell the Roadstar but with its custom Johnny Cash paint job I love looking at it and for now it can stay put.
@TimCarlisle-qr7qc
Жыл бұрын
Like so many, I started out on a Honda Shadow 650. I wanted to do some cross country riding and moved up to a 2008 V-Star 1300t. Having fallen in love with touring, I moved up to a 2015 Indian Roadmaster and now have a 2021 Roadmaster. I too have always wanted a V-Max but have been just barely smart enough to avoid the body cast and halo in which it would result.
@TombiggbeeLife
Жыл бұрын
had a shadow 650 as well. SOOOOOO COMFY! kinda regret selling it now
@thelost_woods
Жыл бұрын
Dream garage: -2020 Harley Low Rider in red. Gotta be red or no go -Yamaha Raider with the bullet cowl -Suzuki Katana because it looks straight out of Bladerunner -Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe -Yamaha Eluder for touring And then maybe something cheap, small, and dorky with bags and a top case for work commuting
@scottryan492
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Number 1 is also my number 1. It was my second street bike and regret trading it to this day. I am hopeful to own another one. It was the blue 87, 700 magna. Loved it. Owned a 2003 Warrior also that was blue with silver ghost flames and loved that also. My first bike was the 83 cb750 nighthawk.
@jbs5693
Жыл бұрын
I had 1998 tl 1000r. It was the funniest bike I have ever owned. When GSXR 1000 came out in 2001 I decided to upgrade which turned out to be a down grade. GSXR was alot faster than the TL but nowhere as comfortable. The TL had much more useable power. Had full yoshimura system on it loved the roar of v-twin turning 11,000 rpm,s. I wish I had never sold it.
@redrider0151
Жыл бұрын
I went from an RC51 to a Gixxer 1000 as well.....except the gixxer was actually more comfortable than the RC......but I absolutely, to this day, regret ever getting rid of the RC.
@jbs5693
Жыл бұрын
@RedRider0151 . 2 of my friends that I rode with had RC,s they handled good, but they definitely wasn't comfortable. After about an hour or two of riding, they wanted to trade bikes with someone in the group.
@timwestern7116
Жыл бұрын
Started in High School with a 1984 Honda VT500 Ascot to a 1984 Honda Interceptor 500 then to a 1985 Yamaha Vmax. I finally converted to cruiser life with a 2011 Ultra Limited. I still have the Vmax. The Dunlop Qualifier back tire on Max only lasts about 4000 miles if you behave yourself. So far I haven’t hit that mark consistently.😁
@monkmoto1887
Жыл бұрын
The vt500 was such a good little bike . They remind me of beagles or maybe donkeys.
@waydegardner7373
Жыл бұрын
Loved my CB 750. But… also loved my ‘85 VF1000r. That’s one I wish I had again. My 08 Road Glide was my first HD but eventually sold it 6 years later. Now, my 2021 BMW R18 Classic gets lots of road time. I’ll eventually go back to HD but just can’t do forward controls anymore.
@kevinjansen2738
Жыл бұрын
I was hoping it would be on your list and it was! Before my first Harley I had a Yamaha roadstar. Great bike. Still say I would have rode that bike for years if I had not have found a good deal on my first Harley. Had Vance and hynes long shots and sounded amazing. Before that I had a Kawasaki nomad and hated it
@t-bone9403
Жыл бұрын
Currently ride a 2012 Dyna Superglide and a 2004 Suzuki DL 1000 Vstrom. Also a 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650 for off road exploring. A previous bike I used to ride is on your list. 2004 Yamaha 1700 Roadster. That one is sitting in the garage collecting dust. Also owned and loved I might add a 2013 Yamaha Raider 1900cc. That one got totaled out from a flood and I used the money from that to buy my Harley. On my dream list is the Vmax and a Triumph Rocket 3. Also a Triumph Tiger adventure bike. Great video brother, keep em coming.
@jacobschwartz9947
Жыл бұрын
Started out on a little 750 shadow, upgraded and been rocking my 2013 yamaha stryker ever since 🤘
@boontoolin
Жыл бұрын
I spent 16 years on the same ole’ 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500. Myrtle beach, Daytona, Sturgis. Good times!
@ProfessionalMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Kawi Nomads are great bikes. My pal had one, most comfortable bike I have ever sat on.
@allanwatson6364
Жыл бұрын
You were right on the Yamaha RoadStar which my wife and I road for 14 years our holiday machine , had cobra long straight pipes custom cobra face air cleaner had that loopy harley sound and everyone thought it was, now we have 2019 limited love it.
@sdranch2800
Жыл бұрын
I have quite a few bikes, but when I started out in my early teens I started with an old Yamaha maxim, then Yamaha virago (3 of those) then moved on to sport bikes of every flavor then finally a Harley. After that went back to a Yamaha Bolt got to do more riding less wrenching. I love them all though, and can’t wait until I have the funding together to build a Vicla like you built on the channel. Always great content, thank you for the years of entertainment and knowledge you share.
@dog4mike
Жыл бұрын
Started with a little Honda CB250 in my teens, went off to the Army and didn't ride for a while. In my early 30s, I got a Yamaha Dragstar 650 (V-Star). A few years later I was working for a magazine and got spoiled by Harley_Davidson, who wanted us to do motoring reviews of their 2006 models. I was the only person in the office with a bike license, so I spent the next few weeks getting all the new Harleys delivered to me, one each week for a couple months. I loved them, bought a Street Bob the following year. Was then a die-hard Harley fanboy for years and years. But then in my late-40s for a few months, I just didn't ride much, wasn't loving it, wasn't sure why. It sat in the garage and I just never got on it. Around that time my neighbour let me take his KTM 890 adventure bike for a spin and suddenly I felt that same love I had on my first ride. It took a couple more years, but I finally sold the Harley and went with a Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT. And I love everything about it. It's got grunt, but also feels smooth and easygoing, super comfy and can handle any road or weather condition. Point is, everyone has different tastes, different needs, and both have a tendency to change over the years. Any bike can be the wrong bike, just like any bike can be the perfect bike. Just get what works for you and enjoy the ride!
@Lincoln076
Жыл бұрын
I have had a Yamaha 1900 Roadliner, A Victory Cross Country and currently ride a Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic.. love them all
@erikelliott1517
Жыл бұрын
1980 Suzuki air cooled GS 750 / 1100 air swingarm / 4-1 megaphone- drag bars…. Heavy old iron. Pure Joy
@quadguy1470
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear you have some admiration and respect for bikes other than just Harley Davidson, I had a TL1000R back in the day (2001) and it truly was all that and I like many of the bikes on your list and one day I'll pull the trigger on a Harley. I'm a PanAmerica fan boy but my Yamaha Super Tenere gets the job done with a lot of money left over. When I was young and cocky I talked a lot of smack about Harley but now I can truly appreciate them.
@forevermetalartm.winegart
Жыл бұрын
I sold my junk AMF sportster for a brand new 2004 Yamaha Road Star in Nov. 03 and still have it 98,000 miles later Best bike I ever owned and I have had a lot. Love your Chanel
@ProfessionalMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@okcpainter4057
Жыл бұрын
I've got a 1200 sportster and a honda vtx 1300r that has a fairing and bags and I love it it's such a smooth comfortable ride
@gw10758
Жыл бұрын
YAY !!! The Rocket 3 ... I have lusted after for many years also.... just bought one. My first bike (1973-ish) was a 1964 Honda 150 Dream with a broken kickstart shaft.... had to push start everywhere I went. Paid $40 for it at a local garage sale... Good times! If you ever get out to western Montana way.... give us a shout!
@GlenMones-le6yf
3 ай бұрын
Just purchased a 1996 Yamaha Royal Star 1300 cc V-4 .. 36000 mi for $2000 I'm a mechanic who was the original owner meticulous with maintenance and it's in mint condition..WOW what a beautiful bike got a windshield running boards. Auxiliary front lights and saddlebags... Just a beautiful bike I don't have much money because my house property tax here in Connecticut is 10,000 a year!! Just getting back into motorcycles again so happy I found this one.. yeah it's carbureted but boy it flies even though it's nearly 800 lb
@juliancain6128
Жыл бұрын
Great list! Loved my 88' VMax...The one I wish I got back in the poor years is the Kawi ZL 1000 Eliminator.
@MOTOINK13
Жыл бұрын
My first bike was a Yamaha XS1100, absolutely loved it, super comfortable to ride all day long and just clock up mileage. Dream bike back then was the Warrior, eventually bought one a little while ago and practically live on it now, hardly even use the car anymore. My current dream bike is the Rocket 3 and then of course the holy grail Honda Rune, if I can find one!
@lastmanstanding1767
Жыл бұрын
My first was a honda 05 carberated VTX 1300c. It was cobalt blue with Hardly a Davidson on the tank. Never had to do anything but change the oil, tires, and battery. Loved it.
@martindeviantxiii
Жыл бұрын
First bike was a 250 old dream (wet dream) moved on to a couple of KMZ Ural 650s (45 mph tops, downhill being towed by a ford fiesta, more tractor than bike, but they look cool as f and crazy torque, these things can pull a plough), my dream bikes are Panthers or Commandos. Be lucky if i could hold up a DT 125 these days, parkinsons don't mix with bikes.
@thepunisher2749
Жыл бұрын
Had a 2008 Suzuki m109 very fast.first bike was a 1981 maxim,1988 Kawasaki Kz 1000 that was a old police bike. Now have a 2015 flhtcul. Very comfortable and fun. Love the videos keep it up.
@M1Tommy
Жыл бұрын
Fun video . I bought an '04 Roadstar Warrior from a friend just recently . I grin every ride still . 😎 Before that , I had an HD Electra Glide .
@newenglandbiker2220
Жыл бұрын
The first was the 350 Honda Scrambler. Then two Harley 1973 Sportster 1000's. Kept one stock the other chopped. Then a five fifty four Honda and a 1974 CB 754 Honda. I backed away for awhile to raise a family. Then got a 98 Springer then a 2002 Heritage and a 2006 Heritage of which I have both to this day and a 2021 Tri Glide Ultra. Mrs. wanted a little more comfort when we do long hauls. Good video!
@louisthompson732
Жыл бұрын
I had a 2007 Honda VTX1300. It was a great bike that sounded great. Wish I still had it.
@rexmericle5068
Жыл бұрын
My favorite metric bike is the 1983 Honda CX650Custom. I love twisting the throttle and feeling that sideways V8 kind of sideways torque movement. I currently have two I've restored...kind of. One is customized into a tail dragger I finished in 2012. Get's compliments and questions where ever I go. Lots of riders initially think it's a Guzzi. The other I kept in relatively stock configuration. Lots of fun. The taildragger will hit "the ton" so fast it'll scare the shit out of you!
@RayGreen94510
Жыл бұрын
I have Road king, Buell, BMW R1250GSA and just received my new Honda Monkey to satisfy the small fun bike need in me. It's the most fun of all the bikes.
@georgeerhard1949
5 ай бұрын
Always fun to see what people started on, or lusted after when they were starting out. I started on a '79 Yamaha XS750 Special, that had to be rescued from 4 years of sitting disease. Three cylinders, air cooled, shaft drive. My coworker and I decided that pulling the overly restrictive airbox and putting K&N pod filters on would improve the performance (which it did) but we kept the stock exhaust. It was painted a zinc chromate yellow primer (I later painted it blue and purple), leaked oil vapors out of the breather hose cos no airbox, and sounded like a banshee on crack when it got wound up. Commuted back and forth to work on the thing, rode it up to Tahoe a couple of times, and nearly killed myself at least once because old brake lines and other shit that really should have been addressed BEFORE I started riding it rather than WHILE I was riding it. Then I graduated (!) to a true sportbike, an '87 Yamaha FZ700 "Tariff Breaker". Back in the late 80's H-D convinced the Government that imposing a tariff on imported bikes over 700cc would help H-D sell bikes, since they were being royally undercut on price. Of course, the Japanese makers simply sleeved the motors and changed the con rod lengths to get their 750cc engines down to 699cc's, and sold them without the tariff. Ooops. The FZ700 was such a bike. Again, nearly killed myself doing stupid shit, but also did a lot of long rides on it (one across 3 states). The next bike I actually rode was a '92 BMW K75/RT. Another three cylinder shaftie, this time water-cooled. A friend of my late mother had loaned me the bike to do a run around Mammoth AZ with him, and the bike was just so comfortable and planted, I didn't really care that it was a touring bike. So when it came time to sell the house in AZ, get rid of my mom's stuff, I traded her old minivan for the Brick. Rode it back from Tucson to Texas, took 3 days to do it, but the whole way was like, this is what long rides should be like. BUT, it had a dry clutch, and all my habits with wet clutches had me either adjusting the thing or rebuilding the clutch assembly, which was getting to be a hassle. It got traded for... A 2008 Triumph Sprint 1050 ST. THIS was the bike I'd wanted way back when I started riding in '03. A Hinckley made Triumph Triple, single side swingarm... only unlike the Speed Triple, Tiger, or Daytona, it was an honest to God "Sport Tourer". Rode that thing as a commuter bike in Texas traffic, played tag with a Nissan R35 GT-R on the tollway once, took it up to Colorado to run around the Rockies, and then I discovered it was one of the cursed 1050's that had 995 parts in. Spun the crank bearing one day during a lunch run, which torpedo'd the bottom end, ended up having to replace the entire motor with one from a salvaged Speed Triple. The expense and the waiting and the hassle... yeah, no. Dreams should stay dreams sometimes. Now I'm on a '14 Triumph Thunderbird Storm. 1700cc parallel twin "muscle cruiser" that I've set up as a quasi-sport-tourer-cruiser, complete with Easy Brackets for the bags, high-end LED headlamps, a flyscreen to route wind over/around my helmet, and a TPX radar detector wired into the bike harness. I ride it up to Santa Fe every other year, do a few poker runs with the local biker crowd every now and again, and generally hoon the thing a bit more than you'd expect with a cruiser. I might buy a Harley someday. It's more likely I'll get a Rocket 3, though. Damn fine bike, that.
@vyncentbeasley2749
Жыл бұрын
Oh absolutely the TL1000 is at the top of the if I could afford it list my first ride was the AMF HARLEY DAVIDSON 500 SINGLE!!! in 1976 absolutely loved it had to sell it wrecked my step dads 70 chevelle yeah mom sold my bike ...many years later used sport bikes & cars trucks I came across a 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan classic 2000 lt & love riding & talking about it 2053 cc s / 125cu and we enjoy every ride. Thank you for your channel content and advice or direction to good solid things for life and motorcycling 👍🙏
@jolkraeremeark6949
Жыл бұрын
That Honda burnout attempt story had me in stitches......thank you
@ProfessionalMonkey
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@matthewrussell1879
Жыл бұрын
My first bike was a Black 1980 Honda CX500 custom with a large Vetter fairing with radio, luggage rack, and backrest. Have had it for 20 years now and still love that bike.
@aleanarobins2651
Жыл бұрын
I saw the BMW R18 Delux and fell in love with it. I needed a new bike after I sold my Triumph Sprint 1999 900s. So after taking it out for a day I went back and bought one. Love the look and the ride. It is very different but man does it turn heads.
@jonbrown1018
Жыл бұрын
I am a old guy now.. But I read these comments.. It is so cool to see that others rode and enjoyed what we did.. My father, my brother and me.. We had CB350T, 550-4 header.., 74 750-4 chopper.82 ish 750-4 SS, moto guzi, 750 triumph, 440 Kawasaki ltd, Water buffalo (almost killed me) , Kawasaki 400 ltd, ,Suzuki 125 single street.. !000 Gold wing I drove KY to CA every summer at 13 yrs of age.. Yamaha 750 Virago, 700 Vulcan,700 Magna v45... Wow the times have changed.. Now I am a bagger guy.. lol
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