13 yrs. old my older Brothers, Topper Scooter (Harley no Less) wish I had it now. That thing was a hoot I wonder who made them for Harley most likely Italian. Fred
Mine was a 1982 (I think) Kawasaki KZ 550. Never rode before. Just knew I wanted a bike. Bought it new but never rode so had to have a friend ride it home for me. On the way he stopped at a large empty corporate parking lot and he told me what to do. I picked it up quickly and after ten minutes rode her home!
13 yrs. old my older Brothers, Topper Scooter (Harley no Less) wish I had it now. That thing was a hoot I wonder who made them for Harley most likely Italian. Fred
Vintage 09' Vivid Black, Boyesen X force intake, DK Customs DIY external breather, PV tuner, Mighty Mite love Jugs,Titanium Wrapped Header pipe, Khrome Werks 2+2 Wide Sweepers, DK 2" tank lift deluxe, Air Deflectors, Rear Bumper, Fender Chrome trim, Kuri. Rear lights, 9" LRS recurve flat top wind screen, LED headlight and spots, Hubcaps rear wheels
62 or 1963 Sears & Roebuck Moped type. I think it was a 90 or 120 cc motor. You started it with pedals like riding a bicycle. It was a starter bike for sure. I was in High School. I Wanted a Vespa
2013 Tri-Glide with a few extras
Vietnam Vet 66 / 67
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If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
Harley davidson hummer
Mine was 175cc Bridgestone Hurricane Scrambler. Bought it new, and rode many dirt trails and hill climbs. Great memories riding with friends back in the 60's
The first bike i ever road was my dads servi car in the field behind our house.
A homemade motor bike built from an old Schwinn 3 speed bicycle and a Briggs & Stratton lawn mower engine bolted onto a welded base plate.
My friend and built the motorbike at age 13. The base plate was cut, drilled and welded in place for $1.00
My first real motorcycle was a Harley Road King.
Came straight from riding horses bareback right on to a 1973 Honda CB350. That was 1979. I was 26. It was a very natural transition. Introduced to motorcycles by a friend.
Cursed him ever since!!! LOL.
..Carla
First was the Cushman Super Eagle, then a friends 650 BSA.
1961 Cushman, don't remember much about it other that it was automatic, those were the days, lol.
2021 CVO TriGlide - Sunset Orange & Black
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well-preserved body, but to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...Holy Sh!t What a ride!
Homemade mini bike No brakes
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
my first was a 1958 Harley Davidson 74. it was a used harley and I had it delivered to my house. they told me how to start it ( no elc. start ) and how to check oil and change.
the rest I learn on my own. that first ride was not a thing of beauty
ps it was the first motorcycle I ever road.
I think we all started with the same thing. Started out with one of these. You start out with 3 wheels and then end up with 3 wheels later in life.
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Back in the 70s
Dirt bikes mainly
But besides for a mini bike or 2 and a few old scooters I think the first real motorcycle was a red Yamaha (I think)
It was not a dirt bike but it went off road anyway.
After that my father had put together a complete Honda dream series. ( all running and rideable)
1 day when I was visiting him he gave me 3 of them. Mainly basket cases.
He told me to build my own bike
I built a Honda 305 Dream, It would be considered a rat bike now. BUT it was fun and I road the hell out of it
Before I had a license I used to ride it to school
The shop teacher would let me bring it in and work on it.
1 day I came up the back way and went over that dirt mound and got some air.
I almost hit the principle
My bike was forbidden from school grounds after that. Had to stash it in the woods during school after that
Thank you
Bob
1975 Honda CL360 scrambler. Had $300 saved up and my mom pitched in another $350 to buy it. Paid her back from my paper route. Taught myself how to ride that was back in 1978.
Just me, myself, and I riding my V8 on the Rez.
Was at transfer college in '82 upstate NY. Got a '70 Suzuki TS90 Enduro. Needed some work. Taught myself to ride along the Amtrak lines and snowy golf course. Popped plenty of accidental wheelies. I remember hitting a couple of snow banks and flying over handlebars. When you learn on dirt and snow, you can ride on anything.
Early 60's(?) used Honda Sport 50 that a serviceman had brought home from Japan.
Dad removed the bottom of the back seat of our '56 Dodge...fit right in. That's how we got it home. :0)
I think I was in 6~7 grade at the time.
Had to sell it after a year or so because a couple crab-asses that lived in town didn't like me riding it around.
Brother Mike
198(?) Honda Silverwing 650. Just about three years ago . I rode it around our culdesac a few times before I got my license.
2016 Triglide Vivid Black (Black Bear).
In late 1972 after coming back from VN I was stationed at WSMR in New Mexico. I bought a Yamaha Trail 250 from another GI. Rode that thing all over, including all through the desert.
I was just 16, so it had to be about 1961 or so. Guy, whom I didn't know pulled into my neighbors drive on a big Harley full dresser. Kick start, side shift and all!!!!
Ask if I could take a ride. "Yeah, if you can start it, you can ride it".
Little did he know I had been studying bikes almost since I could read!!!!!!
Cranked it up with one kick and off I went.
Was hooked from then on!!!!!!!
Side note: My uncle saw me! Told me if he ever seen me on one again he'd tell my dad!
So, it was 1967 before I bought my 1st bike, a 1967 Triumph Bonneville!!!!
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