Author Topic: What's your "other" scoot? (Read 12467 times)

Cool Runnings · « **on:** November 18, 2015, 09:00:39 PM »

Vespa 300.

12,000 miles, runs like new.

Triple Jim · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2015, 09:05:36 PM »

1972 Kawasaki H2, maybe around 40,000 miles, runs better than new.

wymple · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2015, 09:07:34 PM »

GS850 Suzuki. Different animal, same purpose.

Cool Runnings · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2015, 09:09:38 PM »

I luv my wasp.

Kev m · « **Reply #4 on:** November 18, 2015, 09:13:37 PM »

In my signature, currently:

07 HD XL1200Lr
11 Ducati M696

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #5 on:** November 18, 2015, 09:15:16 PM »

Honda BIG Ruckass. 250cc

tazio · « **Reply #6 on:** November 18, 2015, 09:18:35 PM »

CB900C 1982
10 speeds!

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #7 on:** November 18, 2015, 09:21:35 PM »

The only other one that's currently on the road (besides the two Ambassadors):

TobyJug · « **Reply #8 on:** November 18, 2015, 09:25:52 PM »

2015 Yamaha XT250 - for daily travel and logging roads. It was a bit cold on it today up here in the north.

SED · « **Reply #9 on:** November 18, 2015, 11:51:40 PM »

Got two:
The '47:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnTtoVg9Sg0

And the '39:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgcmyNR-BxY

TobyJug · « **Reply #10 on:** November 18, 2015, 11:56:31 PM »

I wish I could have posted that instead.

JeffOlson · « **Reply #11 on:** November 19, 2015, 12:11:15 AM »

Me: Blue Vespa GTS 300 Super ABS (with traction control)

Wife: Red Vespa Sprint 150 ABS

They are both great fun! Still, I am looking for another motorcycle...

Rox · « **Reply #12 on:** November 19, 2015, 12:27:01 AM »

A Street Triple R ( not a Guzzi) and a Honda CTX1300 ( the antiGuzzi) and then the Yamaha r6 ( faster than a Guzzi).

krglorioso · « **Reply #13 on:** November 19, 2015, 12:34:22 AM »

Regular ride is either a 2003 or its twin, 2004, California Stone Touring. Alternate is a bought new 2003 Suzuki SV-1000 naked, an example of how reliable and well-thought out Japanese bikes usually are. Balls to the wall "motor" and 440# wet. No failures in 12 years and 42K miles. Just runs and runs.

Also have what would in other venues be called "garage queens" but in my house they are "dining room queens" as the garage is full.

1965 BMW R-27, restored (16K miles)
1974 Norton 850 Interstate Commando (3K miles)
1989 Honda GB-500 (1100 miles and absolutely as new)

Ralph

ogsurf · « **Reply #14 on:** November 19, 2015, 01:13:46 AM »

1995 Honda Elite CH80 scooter

tris · « **Reply #15 on:** November 19, 2015, 01:31:34 AM »

95 Cali and a 05 Breva

Though right now the Dino the Cali works and the Breva is MIA

Its been in the dealer since 5th November until MG UK manage to get the replacement bits over. Latest forecast is 10th Dec

jas67 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 19, 2015, 06:23:37 AM »

OK, but "other" scoot, I guess you mean non-guzzis (my Guzzis are '14 V7 Special and '13 V7 Racer/Record)

So, here are the "regular riders":

2013 BMW F800GT -- main all purpose commuter/tourer/cold+rain bike
2003 BMW F650GS Dakar -- for when i want to get dirty, but, still need to ride highway to get there
2013 Ducati Monster 796 -- everyone needs a Ducati in their life
2007 Vespa GTS250ie -- was purchased for my wife 2 years ago. She still hasn't gotten her MC license. I use it for errands. It's actually fun to ride.
1992 BMW R100R -- former warm weather commuter, now for sale (replaced by '14 V7 Special)

See pics here: http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=80096.msg1261278#msg1261278

I also have a few vintage bikes (all on this list are registered, insured, and get ridden):

1966 Ducati Monza
1973 BMW R75/5
1976 Honda CB400F
1968 Honda CL175

My current project bike that is intended for me to keep and ride is a BMW R100S (1980 R100 Frame + 1978 R100S engine, bodywork, handlebars, etc).

There are also several vintage Hondas in queue to be "brought back", and then sold. These won't be so much restorations as "preservation", as I typically buy bikes with mostly good bodywork+paint, and chrome that is in such condition that it can be brought back with just polishing. Mechanically, they all get thoroughly gone over, service, and tuned up. I've done several in the pass. Usually, I make a little money, sometimes not.

ohiorider · « **Reply #17 on:** November 19, 2015, 06:38:44 AM »

Down to two bikes currently. Main ride is 2008 1200 Sport. "Other" scoot is 1991 R100GS.
Mileage is climbing on both. Sport slightly over 62k. GS just turned 146.4k yesterday.

ed.bremner · « **Reply #18 on:** November 19, 2015, 07:10:18 AM »

Early 70s Montesa Cota 247.

Like my T3 Cali, it is a bit of a bitsa, with a 72 engine in a 74 frame. Been using it for the last few years off-road, but currently starting a re-build with the idea of getting it Road-legal again, and maybe doing some of the UK Classic Reliability Trials. So easy to work on.

cheers

eib

Joe A. · « **Reply #19 on:** November 19, 2015, 08:35:08 AM »

2012 NC 700X manual.

Trying to decide on what to add next.

Lcarlson · « **Reply #20 on:** November 19, 2015, 08:51:26 AM »

See sig --

Lcarlson · « **Reply #21 on:** November 19, 2015, 08:54:00 AM »

Recently departed: 2007 K1200GT; 2012 Diavel

Rough Edge racing · « **Reply #22 on:** November 19, 2015, 09:17:15 AM »

Several race only vintage Triumphs including one with two engines and a 97 Buell

Testarossa · « **Reply #23 on:** November 19, 2015, 09:37:45 AM »

See sig. The T and Triumph are down for winter refurbishing. F650 is a nice cold-weather daily ride. The Yamaha is a museum piece, really.

I didn't mean to do it this way but the current stable includes Italian, British, and German bikes, plus the Japanese and Taiwanese oddballs. To round out the history of Italian ownership, I suppose I should find a Ducati project, or maybe a Benelli.

redrider · « **Reply #24 on:** November 19, 2015, 10:01:40 AM »

Signature line. Ones no longer in the fold- 75 S3A 400 Triple, 73 Trident, 81 GpZ550 and 1100.

TBShorty · « **Reply #25 on:** November 19, 2015, 10:03:52 AM »

2004 Thunderbird 900 Sport
1946 Vellocette 350 MAC

jas67 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 19, 2015, 10:09:19 AM »

Quote from: TBShorty on November 19, 2015, 10:03:52 AM

2004 Thunderbird 900 Sport
1946 Vellocette 350 MAC

This thread needs pics!

I esp. want to see pics of that Vellocette!

blackcat · « **Reply #27 on:** November 19, 2015, 10:31:19 AM »

Currently apart, waiting to paint the frame, re-cover the seat,etc.etc.etc.....

wahoo650 · « **Reply #28 on:** November 19, 2015, 10:35:33 AM »

1980 Yamaha XS850SG, Special.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #29 on:** November 19, 2015, 11:37:15 AM »

Just an old Tigger

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Author Topic: What's your "other" scoot? (Read 12467 times)

Joe A.

Lcarlson

Lcarlson

Rough Edge racing

redrider

wahoo650