Better to have loved and lost..........

[TYKEBBS]

I've been fortunate to have owned and loved quite a few 'classic bikes' over the years

Thought I'd share some pictures of them........sadly they are all gone now

There have been others

 

[Davey B]

Some belters there...Kwak triples especially, love the 175 trail. I desperately wanted an XL125 as my first bike back in 1983...(ended up with a CB100n...in brown...)

 

[Gavla04GS]

I’m vigorously rubbing my thighs at those @TYKEBBS
Nice Tee Zed….

 

[TYKEBBS]

I’m vigorously rubbing my thighs at those @TYKEBBS
Nice Tee Zed….

 

[TYKEBBS]

Me the TZ and a legend on board

 

[Gavla04GS]

Me the TZ and a legend on board

Remind me (sorry) Mr Phil ( name on leathers) Read MBE?

Nice Fieldsheer leathers too

 

[jonnie comet]

Fabulous. I love all the 'Strokers' - particularly the 350 GTO Bridgestone.

 

[squibb34]

Didn't you have a rather magnificent bike cave back when you were living in Bouth IIRC? Something about the size of a small house.

 

[TYKEBBS]

Didn't you have a rather magnificent bike cave back when you were living in Bouth IIRC? Something about the size of a small house.

Indeed I did, TBH the garage or 'Rev Shed' as it became known was one of the main reasons that I bought the house

How do you remember that fact ?

 

[squibb34]

Indeed I did, TBH the garage or 'Rev Shed' as it became known was one of the main reasons that I bought the house

How do you remember that fact ?

HaHa ......... weird isn't, but I really have no idea. It can only be from my days on the V1K forum, checking out the regular daily banter.

I had a reasonable double garage at the time, but with a classic car taking up 50%, so 4 bikes was a squeeze. Too tight for comfort. One Xmas my FiL, then about 85 came to stay. Left unattended, he swung a leg over my CBR1000F for some unknown reason & toppled straight over taking out 2 others, including my lovely Ducati MHR. SWMBO jumped to his aid, whilst I just about managed to seethe quietly, the silly old goat.

 

[TYKEBBS]

HaHa ......... weird isn't, but I really have no idea. It can only be from my days on the V1K forum, checking out the regular daily banter.

I had a reasonable double garage at the time, but with a classic car taking up 50%, so 4 bikes was a squeeze. Too tight for comfort. One Xmas my FiL, then about 85 came to stay. Left unattended, he swung a leg over my CBR1000F for some unknown reason & toppled straight over taking out 2 others, including my lovely Ducati MHR. SWMBO jumped to his aid, whilst I just about managed to seethe quietly, the silly old goat.

Oh no....I can imagine you would have slightly miffed

Would you believe I'm still on the V1K forum

 

[OnHellas]

Some belters there...Kwak triples especially, love the 175 trail. I desperately wanted an XL125 as my first bike back in 1983...(ended up with a CB100n...in brown...)

Another one here not to proud to admit ownership of a CB100N….in brown.
Tasteful additions included a white Rickman topbox and handlebar muffs.
It pretty much ran a total loss oil system too

 

[The Other PaulG]

KH400….

 

[peepingtom]

some beauties (aint they all !) but id have to have the kdx200 the brown 400 and the beautiful Bridgestone what a lovely looking bike.

I rode a friends kdx back in the old days and what a brilliant bike it was. at the time I was into my XR 600 Hondas so I never got one. recently ive been looking to scratch that itch about 35 years later there's not many about......

do you have any classic bikes at the moment ?

 

[steve hughes]

Did someone mention triples, well heres my “lil one” massive intake roar from the 120 degree crank. Redline it in every gear upto 5 th , look at the speedo 65/70

 

[steve hughes]

Or just two stroke engine porn

 

[TYKEBBS]

KH400….

That particular S3A was, for many years, the personal property of Rick Brett, (who is a good friend, I bought it directly from him)....they are generally regarded as the 'best' Triple to ride

 

[TYKEBBS]

some beauties (aint they all !) but id have to have the kdx200 the brown 400 and the beautiful Bridgestone what a lovely looking bike.

I rode a friends kdx back in the old days and what a brilliant bike it was. at the time I was into my XR 600 Hondas so I never got one. recently ive been looking to scratch that itch about 35 years later there's not many about......

do you have any classic bikes at the moment ?

That KDX was a hoot to ride, they are actually very quick bikes, it had an extended swing arm (Husqvarna) plus a few other mods and had been raced competitively (not by me)

I don't have any classics these days, just a 'little' BMW road bike

 

[TYKEBBS]

Did someone mention triples, well heres my “lil one” massive intake roar from the 120 degree crank. Redline it in every gear upto 5 th , look at the speedo 65/70

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Steve, that's a stunner, how long have you owned it...they are such great fun to ride, but generally for short distances, although I know guys who use them extensively

 

[steve hughes]

Steve, that's a stunner, how long have you owned it...they are such great fun to ride, but generally for short distances, although I know guys who use them extensively

I owned it from Oct 16 until 2020.Paid top money £6k It was a peach, 1977 rebuilt when the 250 cc learner laws made 250cc worthless. New rims £16 , side panels £24 pair , new tank all NOS. I joined the Kawasaki triples club led by the guy from Kawatripleparts in Wheelton. There was a very strong tiddler section with owners of 250/350& 400. The brave 400/500/750 boys like yours had there own club.

It was 100% reliable, never let me down , could easily fill two lanes of a dual carriageway with smoke after a winter sleep, really torqey more like a four stroke. Probably the bike I most regret selling.