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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Scout63 on January 25, 2023, 09:47:39 PM
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Not really a list list, but what five motorcycles strike your fancy that you don’t own. Maybe just to check out or that have always interested you? Here are five of mine:
Suzuki SV650
Yamaha XT500
Honda CBX naked
Harley XR1200
Suzuki VanVan
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Triumph Scrambler XE
Indian FTR carbon
Royal Enfield 500 Trials Replica
Kawasaki W800
Ducati Desert Sled
All bikes I am drawn to, but feel they are overpriced for what you get.
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One realistic, others not so much
MG Griso 1200
Bimota SB8 or SB6
Benelli SEI 900 (mid '80s variety )
Laverda 3C any variety preferably an RGS
HD VR1000
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Rene Gillet 750/1000
Sunbeam S7
Moto Guzzi Galletto
Feuling W3
BMW R7
-AJ
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Not really a list list, but what five motorcycles strike your fancy that you don’t own. Maybe just to check out or that have always interested you? Here are five of mine:
Suzuki SV650
Yamaha XT500
Honda CBX naked
Harley XR1200
Suzuki VanVan
Of the ones on YOUR list, I have a 2002 SV650S, a 1984 XT600 (not a 500, but close); I've ridden a hopped-up 1979 CBX, I've seen an XR1200 up close, and I've never seen a VanVan in person. :grin:
What I would like to try on for size:
Laverda Triple (but NOT a Jota)
1990s Ducati air-cooled 900 SuperSport
mid-80s LeMans
1981-82 CBX
Britten V1000
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How could I forget this:
1955 Norton ES2
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Not even vaguely related, but must recommend "The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove" by Christopher Moore.
As for bikes, I just want my first and second again - both '72 vintage, Honda CL 350 and Kawasaki H2 750.
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Gilera Saturno Sport 500, preferably prewar
MV Augusta Disco Volante 175, mid 50’s
Benelli 500 single, prewar
Moto Guzzi GT16, early 30’s
Aermacchi Chimera 175
I could name a dozen more but that’s my top 5
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Moto Guzzi MGS 01
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Just 5?? OK..
Any sidecar motorcycle.. Ive just wanted one for ages, and it hasn't happened yet..
Suzuki GS1150ES. Ive wanted one since the first time I have seen one back in the day!
Ducati 900SS... When the "new" SS came out in what? 89-90 I was blown away! Started saving, and selling off stuff to buy one, then life moved in, and it never happened.
Moto Guzzi LeMans I . Dont think I have to explain this to you all!
Honda CB350CL. Really as far as a beat around town, and back roads vintage bike it just checks all the boxes. Runs forever, moves, stops, looks cool..
There are many more that are just below the surface Id REALLY like to spend more time with a Triumph 1200 scrambler. The bit fit me, and felt so right, it just might be the bike for me.. Also I fell pretty hard for the BMW K75S back in the day. Not as much HP as the rest back then, but MAN they road, handled, and felt amazing!
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74 Eldorado
2003 V11 Sport
Buell XB9
Hypermotard
MG 1000S
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Restored, vintage, and classic motorcycles that I will never be able to afford in retirement and on Social Security....(*SIGH*) :rolleyes: :shocked: :wink: :thumb: :boozing:
* 1969 Triumph Bonneville
* 1967 BSA A65 Lightning
* 1935 Indian Sport Scout
* 2017 Harley Softail Slim
* 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
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Suzuki T500
Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans MK I
Big Laverda Triple
Vincent Black Shadow
Brough Superior SS80
...and many others!
-Stretch
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Triumph Rocket 3 GT - just because
Can-Am Spyder GT - so wifey will ride with me
and I wish I still had my Yamaha XS650.
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Being a simple man I have only one - at this moment:
Mandello V100 :laugh:
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Moto Guzzi Convert in touring dress.
Yamaha TW200
...and the 3 I already own.
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Not in any particular order:
MGS-1
DB1
900SS (The real ones, Bevel)
Laverda triple
F1
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My problem is I don't have a list. I've sold a couple bikes earlier this year and with money in my pocket and room in the garage I cannot find anything that interests me.
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I've had my T7 for going on 2 years. I've pretty much convinced myself it fits perfectly into my riding style and local terrain. I'll keep the CX100 for corner carving in the Ozarks and because it's moto art for me. Great to be satisfied :thumb:
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I recently satisfied a lust I've had for 40 years with the purchase of an '83 RGS1000. Still one of the most sensuous things on two wheels, IMHO.
Still room for more though:
Bimota SB2
V7 Sport
Ducati 851 Tri-color
Guzzi Falcone, Astore, GTV
Side car rig, Guzzi or Ural 2wd maybe
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I have no lust list....at this time I'm satisfied with what I have.
Hopefully this spring I will clear out 2-3 bikes such as:
1986 Lemans IV 1000 white
1998 1100 EV
Might sell the above 2 in one lot
and perhaps 1971 R 75/5 BMW
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Restored, vintage, and classic motorcycles that I will never be able to afford in retirement and on Social Security....(*SIGH*) :rolleyes: :shocked: :wink: :thumb: :boozing:
* 1969 Triumph Bonneville
* 1967 BSA A65 Lightning
* 1935 Indian Sport Scout
* 2017 Harley Softail Slim
* 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
Of course, I am leaving for the big, annual MECUM Auction in Vegas tomorrow, so my "LUST LIST" may change! :wink:
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While we're dreaming
Moto Guzzi Galletto scooter
1978 Honda Ruby Red CBX
1956 BMW R60
Early Indian Inline Four
1958 FL DuO Glide HD
1937 Brough Superior SS100
I know that's six so shoot me I'm greedy
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I'm happy with mine. I do have my eye on a '65 Sportster in my AO that needs love. The owner didn't want to sell four years ago. I see it's now outside under a tarp...
Larry
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I started riding as an adult (30) so I don't have any boyhood memories of motorcycles as a kid so that has no impact on my choices. I also appreciate old iron but no desire really to own, buy & restore, etc. So, with that as my disclaimer:
1. Fantic Caballero 500 Scrambler. ( Can't get in US so no worries acquiring at this point)
2. Ducati Desert Sled 2022 Fasthouse LE. I have liked them since they came out but this color combo is the one.
3. Aprilia Tuareg 660. Red.
4. Britten V1000. I second an above posting. Only motorcycle picture I have hanging in my shop. The whole story of it's creator and crew is the stuff of
legend. The more you know, the more you look, the more appreciation you have. Just wow.
5. BMW R Nne T Urban GS 2021 BumbleBee black and yellow edition. The newer edition has an upside down fork/better suspension so I could be swayed.
To an earlier post, I owned a 1991 Ducati 900 SS white frame/wheels: One of my all time favorite bikes and still probably best looking one I ever owned.
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Moto Guzzi V100
Moto Guzzi V100 Stelvio.......not even seen a prototype yet but I want one anyway!
Honda Trail 125 - one of my retirement bikes
Triumph Thruxton...wouldn't buy one but I like it.
Kawasaki KLR650 - the new one
Scott
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1974 Kawasaki Z1
1974 Yamaha 250 Enduro
2006 HD Super Glide anniversary edition
Spyder RT, which I have.
2016 V7II Stone, which I have with the fuel injection sorted out. Runs great.
So far none of the new bikes really do much for me. I don't care for the Transformer movies.
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My problem is I don't have a list. I've sold a couple bikes earlier this year and with money in my pocket and room in the garage I cannot find anything that interests me.
That's because you already have a Van Van! :grin:
I'm pretty happy with what I have now. If I'm dreaming-
'67 or thereabouts Honda CB77
Moto Guzzi Galleto (never realized how many others would like one also!)
BMW R69S
KTM 350EXC-F (I had one, but sold it)
an earlier Ducati, either a single or 750 bevel.
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My problem is I don't have a list. I've sold a couple bikes earlier this year and with money in my pocket and room in the garage I cannot find anything that interests me.
somehow I don’t thing your garage will be empty for too long.
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No exotica for me. I'm thinking a Honda Trail 125, and a R.E. 650 Meteor. I also would like a fast reliable sidecar rig. I miss driving one.
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This is my list. There are many like it but this one is mine.
1. 1990 Cagiva Elefant 900ie.
2. 2023 MV Augusta Superveloce 800.
3. 2023 Kawasaki H2 SX SE.
4. 2009 Buell Firebolt XB12R.
5. 1984 Yamaha RZ350.
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No exotica for me. I'm thinking a Honda Trail 125, and a R.E. 650 Meteor. I also would like a fast reliable sidecar rig. I miss driving one.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Foto/i-z4pBjbr/0/491159d7/M/2021050921273551-6002304888641337858-IMG_2998-M.jpg) (https://fotoguzzi.smugmug.com/Foto/i-z4pBjbr/A)
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I am truly blessed. Most of the bikes I’ve lusted after I’ve managed to acquire (eventually). Or came to realize I would not like, killing the lust. And I’m currently riding the modern bike I’d most want to ride. I’m pretty content and lust free at the moment.
But there are still bikes I’d love to mess around with for a day or two. Maybe not own. Just borrow for 24 hours, while riding in the right environment.
A street legal Yamaha TZ750. (Oh, you know why)
A BMW R90/S. (Which I know would totally disappoint me.)
A Honda CBX. (Which would likely disappoint me)
A Vincent Black Shadow. I have no idea how I might react to that.
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1. Benelli 750 Sei (working on buying one)
2. Royal Enfield 650 INT
3. Yamaha XT500 w/XT600E engine, forks and swingarm (may build it myself)
4. Guzzi Astore or Falcone
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/Foto/i-z4pBjbr/0/491159d7/M/2021050921273551-6002304888641337858-IMG_2998-M.jpg) (https://fotoguzzi.smugmug.com/Foto/i-z4pBjbr/A)
Nice. A little too forward lean for the old fat boy. :grin:
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Foto!!!
That V11 Le Mans sidecar rig is truly worthy of LUST.
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Hmmmmm..... I have 3 of the top 10 bikes I've lusted for (Yamaha XS1100, Griso, 1200 Sport) but some others in no order would be:
1949 Vincent
1950's Indian
1940's Harley WL
1980's VMax
1980'a Lemans 1
1993 Yamaha GTS 1000
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I am truly blessed. Most of the bikes I’ve lusted after I’ve managed to acquire (eventually). Or came to realize I would not like, killing the lust. And I’m currently riding the modern bike I’d most want to ride. I’m pretty content and lust free at the moment.
But there are still bikes I’d love to mess around with for a day or two. Maybe not own. Just borrow for 24 hours, while riding in the right environment.
A street legal Yamaha TZ750. (Oh, you know why)
Very wise words SmithSwede. I suspect most of us would be disappointed with many of the bikes we lust after. Same with a lot of things.
One of my former co-workers, who only lives 5 miles from me has a TZ750. They are tiny machines! And he is willing to sell it!!!
He also has two YZR500 Grand Prix bikes for sale. He handed me one of the empty gas tanks. It was so light I almost threw it up to the ceiling. I think he said it is made out of .030" thick aluminum. I would guess it weighed less than 2 pounds.
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My lust list would be very dependent on whatever bike catches my eye at the moment.
Unfortunately, due to lack of garage space, I have never been able to cultivate the collector mindset. As soon as I get up to 5 bikes I cull the herd. 2 or less means bikes have to be added.
I have wanted a 1972 Yamaha LS2 100cc twin for a long time. But when a nice one appeared, I knew it would just occupy space.
That said.
the last year of the Norton 850 1975?
a 1979 Yamaha Daytona Special.
dozens of bikes from the late 60's or early 70's.
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Green frame Ducati Imola
DBD34 BSA Goldstar
Egli Vincent
Thruxton Velocette Venom
1930 Royal Enfield Model K v twin
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A Moto Martin CBX with a decent front end like the later CB1100 R.
Or.
A Mc Intosh Suzuki GSX1100
Or.
Sanders and Lewis mono shock Suzuki
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Oooohhh,
Let me add:
a Hesketh V-1000, even though it may be a turd.
a 961 Commando
a Yankee Z500
one of the Mule Yamaha 650 customs
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I used to lust for that next bike, especially Italian bikes, specific model or not. I don’t anymore. Totally happy with the bikes I have.
If I could have any bikes that aren’t here, I would have my collection of “keeper” bikes that I sold to fund my studio (Ducati singles, R69S, Quattro 500, Parilla 250s) sold in 06-07, plus my early sandcast Honda 750 & Ducati 95 900SS sold later for same reason. Not the same models- the exact bikes. They represented years of hard work, sacrifice and great deals via collecting & trading then-worthless bikes that i found to be great. A smoking bargain on a great bike was/is part of the game. Paying full retail is a drag. Now they’re popular and likely forever out of my reach, but it was worth turning them into my studio.
As a back-up plan, there’s my friend’s 1987 Ducati F1B, the green frame 750SS that was purchased new with my V7 Sport, my other friend’s kitted 750GT he bought new from same dealer as my V7 Sport, maybe a Norton International, an XR1000 to build like Dave McClure’s BOTT race bike, …
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Edit- almost forgot. I would include my old 68 P11A. Sold during Divorce 1, then hidden away to re-emerge untouched 20+ yrs later. We couldn’t believe it. A friend bought it to restore. It was here on the day the Parillas left, is now pristine restored and sold away..
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A TZ 750 would scare the s**t out of me. A friend had a majorly hopped up H1, Tony Nicosia parts. That was bad enough. Saying that my list:
H1 - the sound alone
71 Eldorado - almost bought a new one
R90S - lusted after one when they first arrived, not in the budget
XLCR - unloved stepchild, but I liked them
BMW R37 - coolest looking bike ever
kk
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somehow I don’t thing your garage will be empty for too long.
I hope not. I need a winter project.
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from my yute. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu8tX2BAD1k
1982 Yamaha 650 Seca Turbo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDExwXSclLc
Sean Connery riding it, Never Say Never
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSkyXLaiSBU
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Big thread drift, but it’s my thread - best movie ever. Also a very accurate trial movie.
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My lust list would get me a nasty gram from Dan. :smiley: Motorcycles? BTDT, I'm good.
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My last two of 46 motorcycles purchased. Now off my list.
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Decided I needed to add one of these to my list. Not sure if I could even start it. The 1976 preferred new ones are cool too.
(https://i.ibb.co/T8Spx7h/CCM-600-motocross-1976.webp) (https://ibb.co/T8Spx7h)
(https://i.ibb.co/dB5vgwX/CCM-600-Maverick-infinity.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dB5vgwX)
picture upload (https://imgbb.com/)
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What? Wait? You can buy CCM motorcycles in US? Searching internet but can't get any info.
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No, I guess you can't actually get these in the US, nor the Fantic bikes, but sure wish we could.
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No, I guess you can't actually get these in the US, nor the Fantic bikes, but sure wish we could.
Wellll....I am sure there is a way to import one....but importing dealer support and parts would be more difficult.
Scott
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1. V100 Mandello
2. Beta Alp 4.0
3. Yamaha SRX600
4. Yamaha TY175
5. Kawasaki KR1S
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I had a TY175.....great little trials bike.
Scott
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Yes I never should have sold my TY. It was just a perfect little bike for a novice trials person like I was in 1990. Unfortunately I bought a TLR250R (the proper competition version not the later road biased thing) and it was too much bike for me. I rather too much for the amount I practiced on it.
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Yes I never should have sold my TY. It was just a perfect little bike for a novice trials person like I was in 1990. Unfortunately I bought a TLR250R (the proper competition version not the later road biased thing) and it was too much bike for me. I rather too much for the amount I practiced on it.
I had a MINT, as in new, unridden, RTL250 for a year or two, serial number 15 of 15 imported that year, and sold it to Geoff Aaron, 10x USA trials champion for his museum. I couldn't ride that for fear of damaging something. But I bought a nearly new TLR200 Reflex and heavily modified it and made it into a great trials bike.....won many trophies on it. Will look for a pic. Found one but not a bike close up....will attach that later. My apologies for straying from the subject.
Scott
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If prototype bikes are eligible, I would like a 1970-2 Yamaha GL750. Four cylinder, water cooled two stroke in-line four that later became the basis for the TZ700 and TZ750. Probably not significantly faster than the Kawasaki 750 triple, but probably more civilized and with more potential.
Kawasaki also made a square four 750 two stroke in the early 70's. It looked interesting but never made it into production.
Any of the 1960's 50cc Grand Prix road racers with more than 12 speed transmission would be cool, not to own or maintain, but just to listen to.
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1. MGS-o1
2. MG 750 S-3 or a 1000S
3. Ducati 1098R
4. MV Agusta Turismo Veloce
5. BMW HP-2
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https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_square_four.html
https://www.motorcycle.com/features/archive-1971-yamaha-gl-750.html
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I have nine bikes that are basically a slowly accumulated collection of what I’ve wanted to buy and hold forever. I don’t plan on selling any of them and don’t want more due to the maintenance time and money but if suddenly that wasn’t a constraint these would be the five I’d add.
Bimota SB2
Laverda RGS Corsa
Yamaha RD400
Buell XB12SS
96 Suzuki GSXR750
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Love to see those bikes Scott! I used to think I was quite the dude with my HRC Trials shirt on.......
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I have nine bikes that are basically a slowly accumulated collection of what I’ve wanted to buy and hold forever. I don’t plan on selling any of them and don’t want more due to the maintenance time and money but if suddenly that wasn’t a constraint these would be the five I’d add.
Bimota SB2
Laverda RGS Corsa
Yamaha RD400
Buell XB12SS
96 Suzuki GSXR750
Enquiring minds want to know about the nine keepers!!!
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Enquiring minds want to know about the nine keepers!!!
Daytona RS
CX100
V85TT
Bevel 900SS
Belt 900SS
ST4
996 Mono
Carb SV650
90 R100GS
I'm not 101% sure yet that the V85TT is a keeper, but probably... It does a job. The SV650 is cheap fun, works very well and perhaps when I'm older I'll appreciate having a lighter bike to ride. So it's staying.
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Tusyan, I'm with you on the Bimota SB2. If I had one I'd have to remove the bodywork occasionally just to admire the frame!
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Daytona RS
CX100
V85TT
Bevel 900SS
Belt 900SS
ST4
996 Mono
Carb SV650
90 R100GS
I'm not 101% sure yet that the V85TT is a keeper, but probably... It does a job. The SV650 is cheap fun, works very well and perhaps when I'm older I'll appreciate having a lighter bike to ride. So it's staying.
I have owned three first generations SV650's. An amazingly fun motorcycle. Anyone who has not ridden one is denying themselves a good time. IMO, that oval aluminum tube frame is the best looking production motorcycle frame ever made.
Try out a Suzuki DR650 sometime if you are looking for a competent light weight street bike. Nothing exotic, just plain versatile.
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Just a dependable starter switch/button for my 2021 MG V-7 stone centenario! Thats all i lust over. Keep it simple.