Interesting motorcycles, not XS650

[kshansen]

I did not count the teeth but it seems several cogs are the same size. Certain death there. In a cog train the teeth count need to be different so one tooth doesn't always land on the same spot...

I'm guessing that engine was not built with the expectation of it running for 100,000 miles.

And is this much different than say my Sportsters with four cams all timed with the same size gears? One of which has just a bit under 90,000 miles on the cams installed at 29,000 and those were replace due to damage from a failed lifter bearing.

 

[RC4MAN]

When I was in my early 20's I remember going to a Honda Dealership in Vernon BC. There sat what I thought and still think was one of the mose beautiful machines ever made. A modern classic. It was curvy and had a sound I had never heard before. A performance V-Twin with a gear drive timing system that whined like a supercharger plus radiators on the side of the bike. What was this madness!!??? Exotic, fast, belowing sound, curvy body work, big dual round headlights behind a blunted nose...Years later I finally got one. I got an ulta low vin 2000 Honda RC51. I kept it for about 3 years but it only rode it here and there. I put IXIL exhaust on it which sounded glorious but it was hard to handle compared to my Versys and my FZ1 that sat in the shop beside it. After an hour I would be almost crippled riding it since i am a tall guy so it eventually was sold to a collector but if I could ever find it again and just have it to look at and listen to I would in a heartbeat.

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I too lusted for one of these and passed for the same reasons, ergos. But do have a 2005 SV1000S with Yoshimura slip on's lowered pegs and raised bars that is tolerable to ride for a bit and sounds like a Ducati without all the dry clutch racket

 

[Sparkyduc]

I too lusted for one of these and passed for the same reasons, ergos. But do have a 2005 SV1000S with Yoshimura slip on's lowered pegs and raised bars that is tolerable to ride for a bit and sounds like a Ducati without all the dry clutch racket

I have 2 older Ducatis and the clutch racket is music to my ears

 

[TX650A Van Islander]

That Kawi is beauty! Almost bought an SV1000. Did have the SV650S for a few years - what a great sound. And rode a few 90 degree V twin Honda 996 Superhawks as well. I still think about buying one of those Hondas but do turn you into a bit of a pretzel.

 

[Beags64]

 

[Adamc]

DUCATI MONSTER!
Can you belive this started life as a Ducati Monster
Read more here: https://www.bikeexif.com/custom-ducati-monster-series-debolex?omhide=true

 

[Adamc]

Read more here: https://www.bikeexif.com/motorcycle-models

 

[Adamc]

 

[Adamc]

DUCATI SCRAMBLER
Old:

New:

Definite family resemblance.

 

[Raymond]

When I was at uni, had a friend with an R90S in those colours. Didn't have the panniers fitted though. I really couldn't understand why Dungbeetle had bought the BMW, seemed like a dull, boring, old man's bike.

But he pointed out that it was in fact fairly light, small even compared with some of the bikes the Japanese were flogging - Z1300, CBX, XS1100. Simple and reliable, plenty fast enough, plus it handled, reasonable fuel consumption, good brakes. Told me, one afternoon he had run a damp chamois over it and decided to do a mini-service. 'After I checked the tyre pressures and topped up the oil, I thought what else can I do? Nothing - no chain to lube & adjust, no need to check the valves, tighten the head bolts, tighten the exhaust or do any of the stuff a British bike needs done every week.'

Now, as I get older, can appreciate the values built into those old Beemers much more.

 

[arcticXS]

A very low Honda?

That's what happens when a modern USD fork and 17/17 wheels are fitted to a bike that came with 19/18 wheels ...

 

[arcticXS]

When I was at uni, had a friend with an R90S in those colours. Didn't have the panniers fitted though. I really couldn't understand why Dungbeetle had bought the BMW, seemed like a dull, boring, old man's bike.

Well, the R90S won the Daytona Superbike race in 76, and the whole AMA Superbike series in 76 as well. That is hardly a "pipe and slippers" kind of thing

 

[46th Georgia]

Well, the R90S won the Daytona Superbike race in 76, and the whole AMA Superbike series in 76 as well. That is hardly a "pipe and slippers" kind of thing

I've always wanted one of those. Still outside of my budget.

 

[arcticXS]

I've always wanted one of those. Still outside of my budget.

I guess they were at the lowest price point sometimes in the late 80s. Since then, the value has gone only one way.

 

[46th Georgia]

I guess they were at the lowest price point sometimes in the late 80s. Since then, the value has gone only one way.

Yep, and in the late 80's I was in between my motorcycle years, playing with sportscars.

 

[gggGary]

You will never be a cool as Steve McQueen.

Steve McQueen’s desert sleds. His 955 bike started off as a standard 1961 Triumph TR6, and he raced the bike extensively; often under the name of Harvey Mushman.

 

[jpdevol]

Steve McQueen’s desert sleds.

Yeah.....I still think @Mailman needs to build an XS like that.

I'd attempt to fab the skid-plate for it

 

[Mailman]

Yeah.....I still think @Mailman needs to build an XS like that.

Never say never!

 

[46th Georgia]

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You will never be a cool as Steve McQueen.

Steve McQueen’s desert sleds. His 955 bike started off as a standard 1961 Triumph TR6, and he raced the bike extensively; often under the name of Harvey Mushman.

Never met him but was fortunate to crew for his son Chad when he drove the Brumos '77 Porsche RSR at the vintage races at Daytona in the late 90's. Chad's a heck of a nice guy, and was a decent racer till he had a bad accident and suffered a neck injury.

 

[Kevin Werner]