First Bike's [Archive] - Dual Sport Riders of Louisiana Forums

smith898

06-10-2007, 12:57 AM

rocket.riderocket.riderocket.ride

I came across this one a few days ago. I thought i would share- Any one else!!

http://smith898.smugmug.com/photos/161192150-M.jpg

Cool121978 Yamaha ChappyCool12 and street legal.

I was the coolest 5 th grader in the neighborhood.
I retire this thing with 4000 miles on it a broken frame, froze cylander head. It was traded for a yamaha dt 175 sweet. I will have to look that one up too.

I remembered we loosened the cylander head up be removing the head bolts and kicking it over a few times. Belive it or not after wards it cranked, with a little persuation. But it did Crank.

Juice

06-10-2007, 08:24 AM

1970 something

http://i1.tinypic.com/ngshgj.jpg

scooterhose

06-23-2007, 01:22 AM

Not the actual machine but same year/color.
http://klrno2.smugmug.com/photos/77533763-L.jpg

Not actually my first but first store bought, I had a home made job when I was 5 or 6...I come from humble beginnings.asdf

Juice

06-23-2007, 12:42 PM

First street bike 1980 Honda twin star.

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/lastscan.jpg

loving it

06-23-2007, 12:44 PM

My first bike was a mr 50 I do have a photo somewere however this is not it. I found this photo on the web. http://kawasakikt.tripod.com/swapmeet/MR.JPG

scooterhose

06-23-2007, 06:37 PM

FYI....I love these pics!Cool12

ka5ysy

06-24-2007, 03:30 PM

Hodaka Super Rat in the deserts south of Albuquerque yeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaa!

Save-the-Manatee

06-25-2007, 12:52 AM

77 RD 400

http://i13.tinypic.com/66ymgas.jpg

Doug

06-25-2007, 01:02 AM

I got hooked at age 11 by a 5 HP Briggs & Stratten (side-shaft with centrifugal clutch) “hard-tail” mini-bike with a triangular steel “springer” tractor seat that I shared with my older and younger brother.

My first “real” motorcycle was a used 1972 Honda SL 175 twin that I bought (at age 13) from my older brother’s friend for $100 and later sold for $100 (never did clear up that title issue… but then again I didn’t have a driver’s license either…) It had painted metal fenders and was blue, just like this little beauty…
http://tinypic.com/fuqu8k.jpg

See my original thread Click Here (http://www.rocketmadness.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15964&highlight=rd400f)

FZ1LA

06-25-2007, 06:25 AM

I don't have any pictures but when i was about 11 i had a mini-bike. It had a Techamsia(sp?) engine. My family had a camp on Bayou Manchac and i rode the mini-bike on the gravel roads there. I would ride in the wheel ruts where there was less loose gravel. I would reach down to the engine and work the throutle linkage with my right hand with the left hand on the handlebars steering. It went a lot faster that way. My first squid moments, lol!

It was a Hornet and it was green but it was not a Green Hornet, lol! It did have a Hornet painted on it though.

scooterhose

06-25-2007, 09:50 AM

I wanted an SL 350 sooo bad when I was younger, still do. Although the 175s ran much smoother.

I got hooked at age 11 by a 5 HP Briggs & Stratten (side-shaft with centrifugal clutch) “hard-tail” mini-bike with a triangular steel “springer” tractor seat that I shared with my older and younger brother.

My first “real” motorcycle was a used 1972 Honda SL 175 twin that I bought (at age 13) from my older brother’s friend for $100 and later sold for $100 (never did clear up that title issue… but then again I didn’t have a driver’s license either…) It had painted metal fenders and was blue, just like this little beauty…
http://tinypic.com/fuqu8k.jpg

See my original thread Click Here (http://www.rocketmadness.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15964&highlight=rd400f)

Redbird

07-03-2007, 06:53 PM

My first ride was an '80 Honda CM400T. I worked all summer ('83) to make up the money to buy it. I couldn't get my license until July of '84 when I turned 16. So my Dad made me ride it around in the yard to "get the feel for it". He would later escort me down the street to Jefferson Downs' parking lot and make me ride drills until he was satisfied I could handle it.

I have a Polaroid of me on that bike somewhere. I'll have to see if I can find it.

This is the same model and color as the one I had. But I had put low rise bars on mine.

nickatnite

07-05-2007, 04:44 AM

Ummmm.. Ok, here it goes.

So I was up visiting the family unit last week and ran across some intresting photos...

Ladies and Gents, I present the vintage nickatnite, July 1975 rocking the Honda Z 50....

http://nickatnite225.smugmug.com/photos/169633803-L.jpg

http://nickatnite225.smugmug.com/photos/169640896-L.jpg

http://nickatnite225.smugmug.com/photos/169640130-L.jpg

smith898

07-05-2007, 08:48 AM

NICE !!!- I agree these old pics are great!!!

chappy

07-05-2007, 01:47 PM

My second bike. Purchased in May 1972.
http://www.barrowcreek.com/gallery/1972hondaxl250.jpg
Still looking for a picture of my 71 CL100
Found it
http://www.barrowcreek.com/gallery/firstbike1971hondacl100.jpg

blkhalo996

07-05-2007, 04:57 PM

My first bike,,,,it was a '83 model and it was Kawasaki green. I still remember the day my dad brought it home in the back of our Datsun 210 Stationwagon, which also became my first car. How ironic, my first car brought home my first bike. Check that shit out!!!!

Sorry, no pics, but I found one on the net.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m293/shanecaseber/2f_1_b.jpg

Pentabilly

07-06-2007, 10:02 AM

This thread rocks! Awesome pics guys!!

bayoubikebruiser

07-07-2007, 01:51 AM

My first bike was a '74 Kawi MC1A-90cc like this pic:

http://http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/images/4/4e/1974-kawasaki-mc1a.jpg

I had to wait until I was 10 for a bike..... The MC1M model had knobbies and no lights, but my dad got a better deal on the "A", so off came the lights and on went a Skunkworx linkage kit with XR75 shocks, a Cerriani fork kit and XR75 knobbies.

I loved that bike. Traded up to a '77RM125B because at 14 I was flogging the crap out of the KS125 (mom's bike) I dirt-modded for motocross. That KS was a mistake.

Save-the-Manatee

07-07-2007, 10:59 AM

Here is another one that i dug up. 1977 HD Iron head sportster and my first born. I named the bike "Shaker", because it was like riding on a paint mixer.

http://i12.tinypic.com/4tkqel5.jpg

scooterhose

07-09-2007, 08:55 AM

Cool12Kick Ass12

I lub this thread!!!

Rocky

07-10-2007, 12:31 AM

Not me but i thought you guys might like to see this.

Mom & Dad in the early 70's

http://i18.tinypic.com/4px6eyh.jpg

Rocky

07-10-2007, 12:36 AM

I sure was a handsome little devil.

http://i14.tinypic.com/52um9w8.jpg

Juice

07-10-2007, 09:43 AM

Dude that is a great photo.

Not me but i thought you guys might like to see this.

Mom & Dad in the early 70's

http://i18.tinypic.com/4px6eyh.jpg

nickatnite

07-10-2007, 10:14 AM

Not me but i thought you guys might like to see this.

Mom & Dad in the early 70's

http://i18.tinypic.com/4px6eyh.jpg

Damn..... Looks familiar. This is from around 1974.

http://nickatnite225.smugmug.com/photos/169643457-L.jpg

2Evil4U

07-10-2007, 10:57 AM

I've got to see if mom & dad have any pics.

My first bike was the ubiquitous 5Hp Briggs hardtail special.

Next was a '75ish Yamaha RS100.

Then an early Kawasaki KE175.

Finally, prior to the Buell, the 1978 H-D FX (Superglide). One owner since new, (Dad) 78,000 miles and still running strong.

scooterhose

07-10-2007, 11:31 AM

Very Cool!Cool12

Not me but i thought you guys might like to see this.

Mom & Dad in the early 70's

http://i18.tinypic.com/4px6eyh.jpg

Dusty

07-10-2007, 04:04 PM

Cool12

Not me but i thought you guys might like to see this.

Mom & Dad in the early 70's

http://i18.tinypic.com/4px6eyh.jpg

sawguard

07-13-2007, 01:30 PM

two stroke, oil burner, sounded like a poorly running sewing machine, but it took me EVERYWHERE, NEVER oiled the chain, NEVER changed tires,
NEVER needed mechanical work NEVER failed to start.
Best $319.00 bucks I ever spent..can't even remember what happened to it.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/sawguard/Bridgstone90A.jpg

scooterhose

07-13-2007, 03:40 PM

sawguard

07-19-2007, 07:05 PM

Actually the dealer here in Baton Rouge was a boating and lawnmower place...Sears had the Allstate MO-Ped..Wards had something more like a bicycle with an engine...Mine was REAL motorcycle, back in 1964 that is. top speed,about 60 with a tailwind.

bayoubikebruiser

07-27-2007, 10:51 AM

My dad dug this out of a bunch of negatives!!!

1974 Kawasaki MC1-90-A and aaaaaaaaall mine!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a89/bayoubikebruiser/Moto12.jpg

This thing got all sorts of mods to the suspension. Great memories! Doesn't look like much, but it was an incredible thrill and took a beating!

scooterhose

07-27-2007, 08:55 PM

Cool12

My dad dug this out of a bunch of negatives!!!

1974 Kawasaki MC1-90-A and aaaaaaaaall mine!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a89/bayoubikebruiser/Moto12.jpg

This thing got all sorts of mods to the suspension. Great memories! Doesn't look like much, but it was an incredible thrill and took a beating!

Badger

07-27-2007, 09:47 PM

my first bike

http://juicebox.smugmug.com/photos/169755458-L.jpg

smith898

08-11-2007, 01:27 PM

SWEET

Not me but i thought you guys might like to see this.

Mom & Dad in the early 70's

http://i18.tinypic.com/4px6eyh.jpg

Dusty

08-13-2007, 01:47 PM

Here's a photo of my first bike, purchased for $275 A Kawasaki G4 100cc "Trail Boss". It also had a dual range transmission for 10 speeds total. Had neutral on the bottom, so if you downshifted one too many times on a hill it stopped going up immediately. That's how I broke the clutch lever off the first time. I probably rode it about 4000 miles, half off road. It was a good introduction to dirt bikes.

http://i16.tinypic.com/660breb.jpg

scooterhose

08-13-2007, 03:38 PM

Here's a photo of my first bike, purchased for $275 when A Kawasaki G4 100cc "Trail Boss". It also had a dual range transmission for 10 speeds total. Had neutral on the bottom, so if you downshifted one too many times on a hill it stopped going up immediately. That's how I broke the clutch lever off the first time. I probably rode it about 4000 miles, half off road. It was a good introduction to dirt bikes.

http://i16.tinypic.com/660breb.jpg

I had one of these, Suzuki tc90.

http://klrno2.smugmug.com/photos/78798897-M.jpg

It also had a dual range transmission( 4 low/4hi) total of 8 gears.
I think this is a very good idea. I don't know of any reliability problems with this type trans. All dual sports should have this feature.

The only other bike I can recall with a dual range transmission was the Honda CB(?) 900. I wanted one real bad back in the day.

Crimson

08-21-2007, 01:11 PM

http://members.aol.com/biketrades/ninja/zx600a-t.jpg

not mine, but i had one just like this for my first... 1986 Ninja 600R. i bought it for $500 and it didn't run, i got it running never having ever worked on a bike before.

cajun66

10-27-2007, 09:58 PM

The first bike I actually owned. EJ (bayoubikebruiser) hooked me up a while back.
Thanks again, bro.

From this:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g260/cajun66/xl500.jpg

To this:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g260/cajun66/DSCF0565.jpg

Katy

11-09-2007, 06:11 PM

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f43/minig0ddess/katybike.jpg
my first bike, looolllllz

I already got a second one :)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f43/minig0ddess/myninja.jpg

check out the really cool fender eliminator... custom mod from this really cool guy i used to know.

Badger

11-09-2007, 11:15 PM

http://juicebox.smugmug.com/photos/169755646-M.jpg

First gas motor

http://juicebox.smugmug.com/photos/169756124-M.jpg

getting some air my third bike

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/100_2039_edited.jpg

BigEasy

11-16-2007, 08:18 AM

I had one of these, Suzuki tc90.

http://klrno2.smugmug.com/photos/78798897-M.jpg

It also had a dual range transmission( 4 low/4hi) total of 8 gears.
I think this is a very good idea. I don't know of any reliability problems with this type trans. All dual sports should have this feature.

The only other bike I can recall with a dual range transmission was the Honda CB(?) 900. I wanted one real bad back in the day.

Not to hijack the thread but a buddy of mine had a '78 Husquvarna 410 enduro that had a dual range 10 speed. Boy did I lust after that thing.

These are some cool pics keep them coming

CC_Ryder

11-20-2007, 10:09 PM

Not to hijack the thread but a buddy of mine had a '78 Husquvarna 410 enduro that had a dual range 10 speed. Boy did I lust after that thing.

These are some cool pics keep them coming

My first Bike - Gleaming RED '71 Suzuki TC90 8-Speed

Got it for my 11th b-day. Lived at Chipola, La. as a kid.

Worked up to a TS185 Suzuki then finished up racing Enduro all across the South East as the Jr. division of the Red Stick Enduro Team on a Husky WR250 in the late 70's before moving to Europe/Africa at17.

When I returned to the States and was responsible for the motorcycle bills myself and downgraded to racing Mountain Bikes in the mid '80's.

After 25 years, I'm back in the saddle on a KLR650 to get my legs back and lusting over a 2008 Buell Ulysses.

Rocky

11-21-2007, 09:25 AM

I love this thread. keep them coming guys.

2Evil4U

01-01-2008, 06:22 PM

Finally found a picture of my first and second bikes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/2evil4u/bikes.jpg

I was riding the weird minibike in 1980 and worked my way up to the 1978 FX in about 1988. I'm getting the FX from Dad sometime this year and am planning to restore it back to stock. It's still in good condition and runs fine, I just want it back looking like it did in this picture.

Juice

01-02-2008, 09:31 AM

That should be a very cool project. I just love the old school bikes.

Finally found a picture of my first and second bikes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/2evil4u/bikes.jpg

I was riding the weird minibike in 1980 and worked my way up to the 1978 FX in about 1988. I'm getting the FX from Dad sometime this year and am planning to restore it back to stock. It's still in good condition and runs fine, I just want it back looking like it did in this picture.

BladeRunner

01-02-2008, 07:37 PM

My first was a Honda CT 70 , she was Ugly , but she was all MINE ! LOL, 2nd bike was a Yamaha DT 100, 3rd Yam. YZ 125

allanj255

02-03-2008, 10:00 AM

my first bike in 1976 was a BSA C15. Ahh happy days, spent more time fixing it than riding but i loved it.
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff268/allanj255/c15.jpg

2Evil4U

02-03-2008, 06:44 PM

Dude, that BSA is spectacular. Very cool!

Britton

02-03-2008, 10:50 PM

URLOOZN

10-20-2008, 02:14 PM

Here's one like my very first bike. I don't have any electronic pics of the real one but this is just like it. A 1984 Honda Elite 125 scooter. Centrifugal tranny, four stroke. Topped the tank off once a week with $.25 of gas! I don't think it really used gas, just had it for balance!

If I can post this pic I will be PISSED. I am at work phuqueing off and on a BP machine. DAMMIT! I can post here but not at home. What gives? It must be a pic size issue. I'll have to talk to my better half and get that ride report up.

URLOOZN

10-20-2008, 02:21 PM

Next came this beast. Yep, that's right, I went from a 350 dual sport to a fire breathing 100+hp sport twin. I loved that bike but it ended up getting stolen at about 5 months old. Ask me and I'll tell you the story. Then I bought the superhawk, sold it, bought another TL, sold it and bought the 'Bird.

Swampy

10-20-2008, 11:41 PM

My first street legal bike was a Honda 125 that I rode to school...

http://www.hoc.org.uk/gallery/bikes/XL125R_84.jpg

I had several really bunk scooters and a Honda trail 50 Before I got this one . But It was my first street bike...I beat the crap out of that thing.. You would be amazed at how far you can jump on a super heavy turd with hardly any suspension...:respect:

I got a XL185 after that .. Then I graduated up to a beat to crap Ironhead Sportster.... I have a picture of it somewhere Ill try to find it...(You wont be impressed I promise It was a turd that leaked so badly that I could barely afford the oil...)

Zutopong

02-06-2009, 10:35 AM

Me and my old KTM 125 MX back when i was just a pup.

http://i43.tinypic.com/bf5kzs.jpg

Zutopong

03-12-2009, 05:49 PM

Not actual bike but just like mine.

74 Suzuki GT250
http://thesurfonics.com/pics/SuzukiGT250-1.JPG

tharkun

03-27-2009, 12:10 AM

My first, 1969 Honda SL90

http://tharkunsden.usanethosting.com/old_moto_photo/images/69%20Honda%20SL90%20Motosport_jpg.jpg

My second, 1970 Yamaha CT175

http://tharkunsden.usanethosting.com/old_moto_photo/images/19070%20Yamaha%20CT175_jpg.jpg

Save-the-Manatee

03-27-2009, 07:03 PM

What memories. :respect:
My first, 1969 Honda SL90

http://tharkunsden.usanethosting.com/old_moto_photo/images/69%20Honda%20SL90%20Motosport_jpg.jpg

My second, 1970 Yamaha CT175

http://tharkunsden.usanethosting.com/old_moto_photo/images/19070%20Yamaha%20CT175_jpg.jpg

I_FLY_LOW

03-28-2009, 11:51 AM

Not mine, but one just like it...
92 DR650..
http://www.buenos-negocios.com.ar/admin/imagenesclasifotos/zusuki1502091.jpg

Juice

07-24-2009, 10:21 PM

:1stplace:

Not actual bike but just like mine.

74 Suzuki GT250
http://thesurfonics.com/pics/SuzukiGT250-1.JPG

The Dean

08-06-2009, 04:09 PM

1971 Yamaha JT1

http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv146/LITTLEVIV/1s1ss1s1s1.jpg

scooterhose

08-06-2009, 04:12 PM

1971 Yamaha JT1

http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv146/LITTLEVIV/1s1ss1s1s1.jpg

I wanted one of those in the worst way!!!

I've rebuilt a couple but never owned one...:nopity:

The Dean

08-06-2009, 04:16 PM

I wanted one of those in the worst way!!!

I've rebuilt a couple but never owned one...:nopity:

the cool kids like me, unplugged the oil tank and ran premix...fuck yeah, I was a little Heikke Mikkola!!:1stplace:

mattc

09-30-2009, 07:25 PM

Finally got my first bike pic up!

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs249.snc1/9630_828627077765_23431412_48954349_6699895_n.jpg

URLOOZN

10-01-2009, 09:20 AM

...and let's not forget Tiffany's first bike! 1993 Honda VFR 'Limited Edition' (that means it was white) salvage title. Ya'll all saw it and know it was a pretty neat little bike. I wish she'd get on a new one and not be on my Blackbird but she likes the looks she gets from people when she pulls up somewhere and they say 'Wow! That's a GIRL on that 1100!!'

Juice

02-10-2010, 12:43 PM

Damn..... Looks familiar. This is from around 1974.

http://nickatnite225.smugmug.com/photos/169643457-L.jpg

Except for the Honda and the ugly little fat kid siting on it. :rotfl: