Too many bikes?
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- byrd900sp
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- Location: Reno, Nevada USA
Too many bikes?
I had to update my current bike list.
My wife of thirty four years wanted to buy me one new bike to replace the five I have now.
I told her that was a good idea, but it would have to be two bikes if I was to cover all my riding styles. That wound up being three bikes to do everything I can imagine, and she agreed.
So now I have eight bikes, but I feel like I need every one of them. My old two stroke racing bike, my vintage trail bike, my canyon carver, and the cruiser and cafe' Goldwings that I rebuilt myself. Now I have a street legal enduro racer, a dualsport, and a real cruiser. Am I greedy to want to keep them all?
The wife says I should keep them, and I do have a really big garage, so I guess I will just keep all of them, since she said so...
My wife of thirty four years wanted to buy me one new bike to replace the five I have now.
I told her that was a good idea, but it would have to be two bikes if I was to cover all my riding styles. That wound up being three bikes to do everything I can imagine, and she agreed.
So now I have eight bikes, but I feel like I need every one of them. My old two stroke racing bike, my vintage trail bike, my canyon carver, and the cruiser and cafe' Goldwings that I rebuilt myself. Now I have a street legal enduro racer, a dualsport, and a real cruiser. Am I greedy to want to keep them all?
The wife says I should keep them, and I do have a really big garage, so I guess I will just keep all of them, since she said so...
My current bikes
2008 KTM 530 EXC-R
1998 Honda GL1500C
1997 Ducati 900SS SP
1996 Honda XR650L
1993 KTM 250SX
1984 Honda XR500R
1980 Honda GL1100 Standard
1975 Honda GL1000 Scrambler
2008 KTM 530 EXC-R
1998 Honda GL1500C
1997 Ducati 900SS SP
1996 Honda XR650L
1993 KTM 250SX
1984 Honda XR500R
1980 Honda GL1100 Standard
1975 Honda GL1000 Scrambler
- pidjones
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Re: Too many bikes?
Always keep the wife happy.
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
- Sagebrush
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Re: Too many bikes?
Problem with that many bikes is finding the time to ride them and keep them in good condition, i.e. not sitting too long neglected in a corner. If you can pull it off then go for it.
Dean Spalding
Raleigh, NC
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Raleigh, NC
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
'82 Yellow GL1100
'81 Blue GL1100
My Gallery
My 1100 Build Thread
- Lucien Harpress
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Re: Too many bikes?
[Looks at my signature]
...yeah, I've got no room to talk.
...yeah, I've got no room to talk.
1997 Valkyrie- Light Cutomization, but Too Busy Riding
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
- kerryb
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Re: Too many bikes?
You, ... are a lucky man! By all means, keep every bike you can enjoy. You can't take it with you so enjoy it here. Some of the bikes I'm enjoying right now won't run for some time, but it's the building of them that gives me pleasure.
intrigued by the wail...seduced by the scream.
'78 cb750K, '83 GL1100s,I,&A,'08FXSTC, '79 WilMac trike
'78 cb750K, '83 GL1100s,I,&A,'08FXSTC, '79 WilMac trike
- flyin900
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Re: Too many bikes?
Been there and it is a chore in Northern climates, as the carbs and brakes don't like long layups. Batteries even the AGM types are hard to keep alive over a number of years. Reno NV is an ideal area with likely year round riding for you. I used to have 4 bikes on the road, down to 3 this year and plan on 2 or less next year.
Great that you have the garage space, since that has become an issue for me now. I am at my limit of 7 in the garage and 3 in the family room.
Current Bikes:
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
- Dr. Frankenstein
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Re: Too many bikes?
Ummmm..........as my wife told me one time, 'Admitting you have a problem is half the battle..."
DSCN2419 by Dr. Frankenstein1, on Flickr
L to R:
1975 Gl1000 - running.
1978 Kawasaki KZ650B - running (sweetly, I might add).
1985 Yamaha Virago XV700N - running; persnickety carbs - but Running!
1964 Honda Dream 305 - running
1976 KZ400 - Not running - but wants to.
1968 Puch GSG 250(and parts bike right behind it) - running.
1979 KZ400H - not running; yet.
And (tough to see) 1960's Puch DS60 - not running, yet.
And bringing up the rear (waaaay in the back) - a 2004(?) Chinese knockoff 50cc pit bike; looks like it has blue wheels. Ostensibly for my grandson.
Not Seen: 1978 GL1000 on the slab in the lab...
Still, what sagebrush and kerryb say is pretty accurate - they do Not like to sit. But honestly...? I can't think of any other bikes I want....well, okay: a 1978 Honda SuperSport 750 would be cool...maybe a 1976 GL1000 in Sulfur Yellow...
But "Other Than That"...!
DSCN2419 by Dr. Frankenstein1, on Flickr
L to R:
1975 Gl1000 - running.
1978 Kawasaki KZ650B - running (sweetly, I might add).
1985 Yamaha Virago XV700N - running; persnickety carbs - but Running!
1964 Honda Dream 305 - running
1976 KZ400 - Not running - but wants to.
1968 Puch GSG 250(and parts bike right behind it) - running.
1979 KZ400H - not running; yet.
And (tough to see) 1960's Puch DS60 - not running, yet.
And bringing up the rear (waaaay in the back) - a 2004(?) Chinese knockoff 50cc pit bike; looks like it has blue wheels. Ostensibly for my grandson.
Not Seen: 1978 GL1000 on the slab in the lab...
Still, what sagebrush and kerryb say is pretty accurate - they do Not like to sit. But honestly...? I can't think of any other bikes I want....well, okay: a 1978 Honda SuperSport 750 would be cool...maybe a 1976 GL1000 in Sulfur Yellow...
But "Other Than That"...!
- kerryb
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Re: Too many bikes?
Dr. Frankenstien, I've got your '78 supersport in my shed looking for my tlc. I need to put new exhaust valves in it.
intrigued by the wail...seduced by the scream.
'78 cb750K, '83 GL1100s,I,&A,'08FXSTC, '79 WilMac trike
'78 cb750K, '83 GL1100s,I,&A,'08FXSTC, '79 WilMac trike
- Dr. Frankenstein
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Re: Too many bikes?
Well, if you need to find a good home for it...
- kerryb
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Re: Too many bikes?
Dr. Frankenstein wrote: ↑Sat Oct 22, 2022 9:10 pm Ummmm..........as my wife told me one time, 'Admitting you have a problem is half the battle..."
Which one of your bikes are you admitting to problems wih?
DSCN2419 by
Dr. Frankenstein1, on Flickr
L to R:
1975 Gl1000 - running.
1978 Kawasaki KZ650B - running (sweetly, I might add).
1985 Yamaha Virago XV700N - running; persnickety carbs - but Running!
1964 Honda Dream 305 - running
1976 KZ400 - Not running - but wants to.
1968 Puch GSG 250(and parts bike right behind it) - running.
1979 KZ400H - not running; yet.
And (tough to see) 1960's Puch DS60 - not running, yet.
And bringing up the rear (waaaay in the back) - a 2004(?) Chinese knockoff 50cc pit bike; looks like it has blue wheels. Ostensibly for my grandson.
Not Seen: 1978 GL1000 on the slab in the lab...
Still, what sagebrush and kerryb say is pretty accurate - they do Not like to sit. But honestly...? I can't think of any other bikes I want....well, okay: a 1978 Honda SuperSport 750 would be cool...maybe a 1976 GL1000 in Sulfur Yellow...
But "Other Than That"...!
intrigued by the wail...seduced by the scream.
'78 cb750K, '83 GL1100s,I,&A,'08FXSTC, '79 WilMac trike
'78 cb750K, '83 GL1100s,I,&A,'08FXSTC, '79 WilMac trike
- CYBORG
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Re: Too many bikes?
I don't see a problem...... unless that the shop looks a bit small
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
- Dr. Frankenstein
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Re: Too many bikes?
kerryb: that '79 KZ400H ltd is a PITA to find parts for; I finally found a pair of serviceable pistons for THAT bike after searching for over a year, but there is not much else out there for that year and model under the part numbers the manual specifies, the piston pin shoulders are pretty unique to that bike. The front cam chain guide is also darn near unobtainable, unless you want to pay premium prices for it - there's' ONE on eBay that I found for $115, but I wound up just sticking it back onto the aluminum part with Weldwood contact cement - it was just glued on anyway. The Weldwood holds better than Pliobond 25, and no need to bake it. Got any pics of that '78 SuperSport...?
Cyborg - yeah, and it looked so huge when it was new! 25x30, I think it is.
Cyborg - yeah, and it looked so huge when it was new! 25x30, I think it is.
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Re: Too many bikes?
The only pic I have of mine from back in the day. Yes I regret selling it.
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2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: Too many bikes?
that is why the 1200 and the 79 project are for sale
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all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
- kerryb
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Re: Too many bikes?
Sorry no pics of the SS at this time, and after getting a2 foot of snow last night, there won't be any untill it melts.Dr. Frankenstein wrote: ↑Thu Nov 10, 2022 3:49 pm kerryb: that '79 KZ400H ltd is a PITA to find parts for; I finally found a pair of serviceable pistons for THAT bike after searching for over a year, but there is not much else out there for that year and model under the part numbers the manual specifies, the piston pin shoulders are pretty unique to that bike. The front cam chain guide is also darn near unobtainable, unless you want to pay premium prices for it - there's' ONE on eBay that I found for $115, but I wound up just sticking it back onto the aluminum part with Weldwood contact cement - it was just glued on anyway. The Weldwood holds better than Pliobond 25, and no need to bake it. Got any pics of that '78 SuperSport...?
Cyborg - yeah, and it looked so huge when it was new! 25x30, I think it is.
intrigued by the wail...seduced by the scream.
'78 cb750K, '83 GL1100s,I,&A,'08FXSTC, '79 WilMac trike
'78 cb750K, '83 GL1100s,I,&A,'08FXSTC, '79 WilMac trike
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