When the time came to move up to the Rupp it was not really because I outgrew the Bobcat, it was because I had to make room for little brother Ron. Ron is the youngest of us four (Barry is the oldest, Larry* is second, I am third, and Ron is last). Also at this time we got a brand new Yamaha 80cc … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
Yamaha Maxim X750 1985 – Shared Bike
Posted on October 14, 2013 · 695 Comments
Maya and Kevlar shared ownership, experiences, and riding (single and double) on this bike. Maya's Experience - A near death collision causes Maya to give up motorcycling Kevlar's Experience - A new chapter in road bikes Road bike? WTF. Well, I didn’t quite know what I really wanted. It seemed … [Read more...]
Yamaha 175 1971
Posted on October 14, 2013 · 455 Comments
We actually had two of these motorcycles: a 125cc and a 175cc. I am combining these two bikes because they both influenced me in the same way. The 175 was a modified version of the 125. It had been modified to accommodate growing kids and the quest for more power. We identified them by color because … [Read more...]
Yamaha 360 1972
Posted on October 14, 2013 · 470 Comments
Ahh… one of my favorites. This motorcycle was a hand-me-down from Dad. All those years growing up, this bike was considered the "Holy Grail," - it was the coveted 360. It was an honor to call it mine, when the time came for the bike to be passed on. I convinced my dad to let me change the color … [Read more...]
Husqvarna 250 1978
Posted on October 14, 2013 · 473 Comments
Air Time. This motorcycle transported me into the wilder side, pushing me to the edge by allowing me to discover buried technical skills. Jumping, racing, and riding on the edge were what I remember most about this bike. Ever since I was a kid, I always wanted a Husqvarna (a friend of the … [Read more...]
Honda XR350 1983
Posted on October 14, 2013 · 467 Comments
The XR was truly my first dual sport motorcycle. It was also the first four stroke or thumper as I called it. This was the one that was going to change my future - I just didn’t know it at the time. All I wanted to do was get on this new motorcycle and ride. Stepping up onto the thumper opened up my … [Read more...]
BMW F650GS Dakar 2007
Posted on October 14, 2013 · 467 Comments
I spent a lot of time on the internet trying to find this bike. I specifically wanted the Dakar; it was set up slightly more off-road than the standard GS, more suspension and a 21” front tire. It proved to be a challenging task. In 2008 BMW no longer made this model. And there wasn’t a dealer in … [Read more...]
