Who rides motorcycles?

[Rockbadchild]

just too bad I will sell my wr450F ... I know I will miss that bike... I will keep my XT250

 

[sd455dan]

yeah well you have influence my decision, I wanted a Africa twin then you talked about this one, I knew of it and knew it was cheaper then the Africa twin then I looked the reviews of both and it sound like this a better off-roading bike, lighter and better geared ... their is flaws about this bike like soft suspension and high center of gravity but they all have flaws and I can deal with this bike flaws.

Have you watched the stunts a T7 is capable of with an expert rider like Pol Tarres, the Seeker and Seeker 2 are great entertainment while waiting for the New T7

 

[Milo]

well I did it... droped the gun on a brand new 2023 Tenere 700, I will have it in a few weeks, looking forward to the first ride.

Congratulations Rock, the T7 is a nice motorcycle. Mine rode pretty harsh when new but it helped after backing off the damping and replacing the rear spring with a heavier one. Then after maybe 1,500 miles or so I noticed it further improved and it's great now. I also went up a tooth on the countershaft sprocket to gear it up a bit which works better for me.

 

[Rockbadchild]

Congratulations Rock, the T7 is a nice motorcycle. Mine rode pretty harsh when new but it helped after backing off the damping and replacing the rear spring with a heavier one. Then after maybe 1,500 miles or so I noticed it further improved and it's great now. I also went up a tooth on the countershaft sprocket to gear it up a bit which works better for me.

Thanks, and nice looking bike ... he looks good in black and white.

 

[The Gaul]

New member here. I like this post
Got 3 Ducatis and 1 MV Agusta. 2 of them are collector's items : 1198R (1 of 70) and 998 Final Edition.
Keep the shiny parts up !

 

[Rockbadchild]

New member here. I like this post
Got 3 Ducatis and 1 MV Agusta. 2 of them are collector's items : 1198R (1 of 70) and 998 Final Edition.
Keep the shiny parts up !
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I think it's safe to say me and you are not in the same tax brackets.... nice bikes man and welcome to TBN

 

[CalG]

Here's one for Rich.
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A round barrel 441 " victim" Was the first bike I paid real money for.
IIRC it was $650 second hand, My dad was against it at the price. I was a Jr in highschool.
With "energy transfer" ignition, getting it started was always iffy. I wasn't a big kid, 'maybe I weight #110 at that age. I got sent flying a couple times when it would kick back, Broke my foot once as well.

The bike was fitted with a #428 chain as original. That big single would snap the chain all to often.
Heck, It even wrapped up the primary chain once.

One ride I was out about 40 miles from home and the rear hub and sprocket SPLIT. I had to get a replacement rear wheel assembly and so it was a no brainer to go with the 520 chain and sprocket on reassembly. I could ride the rear wheel on that bike until something made me put the front down. Corners were not a problem at all. ;-)

Mine was not the MX model as shown here. It had lights, worthless, but there. The front forks had external springs. The seat and tank were as per this picture.

In my mind, the Beezer was more fun that my present KLR, But I was young, and that was a long time ago ;-)

Thanks for the memories.

 

[Rockbadchild]

A round barrel 441 " victim" Was the first bike I paid real money for.
IIRC it was $650 second hand, My dad was against it at the price. I was a Jr in highschool.
With "energy transfer" ignition, getting it started was always iffy. I wasn't a big kid, 'maybe I weight #110 at that age. I got sent flying a couple times when it would kick back, Broke my foot once as well.

The bike was fitted with a #428 chain as original. That big single would snap the chain all to often.
Heck, It even wrapped up the primary chain once.

One ride I was out about 40 miles from home and the rear hub and sprocket SPLIT. I had to get a replacement rear wheel assembly and so it was a no brainer to go with the 520 chain and sprocket on reassembly. I could ride the rear wheel on that bike until something made me put the front down. Corners were not a problem at all. ;-)

Mine was not the MX model as shown here. It had lights, worthless, but there. The front forks had external springs. The seat and tank were as per this picture.

In my mind, the Beezer was more fun that my present KLR, But I was young, and that was a long time ago ;-)

Thanks for the memories.

cool story thanks for the share … sound like that thing had some balls … It also remind me of the kick back/foot slip my YZ 250 gave me once … it cute a vein below the knee and my leg was black from know down to my foot should've went to the hospital that time i was told lol … my WR450F at dead zero is lock up like if it be sleazed up it not fun when you stall it it’s always rat dead zero … once I kickstarted in gear, what a mistake … it kick my leg up to the handle bars, I thought it broke my leg above the knee that’s was a rookie mistake…

 

[Rockbadchild]

tonight adventure

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

well I did it... droped the gun on a brand new 2023 Tenere 700, I will have it in a few weeks, looking forward to the first ride.

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so because of funds running low, yamaha utilized this engine in a bunch of motorcycles. This engine has proved to be a home run. The others that share this engine have done well. My former boss has ridden two up all the way to the top of Alaska on one of these, and then went and rode two up all over Europe from the top of Norway Finland to the lower countries east of Italy.

tonight adventure

New sport. Down here, no vehicles allowed while hunting for people with no special needs.

 

[Rich B1]

A round barrel 441 " victim" Was the first bike I paid real money for.
IIRC it was $650 second hand, My dad was against it at the price. I was a Jr in highschool.
With "energy transfer" ignition, getting it started was always iffy. I wasn't a big kid, 'maybe I weight #110 at that age. I got sent flying a couple times when it would kick back, Broke my foot once as well.

The bike was fitted with a #428 chain as original. That big single would snap the chain all to often.
Heck, It even wrapped up the primary chain once.

One ride I was out about 40 miles from home and the rear hub and sprocket SPLIT. I had to get a replacement rear wheel assembly and so it was a no brainer to go with the 520 chain and sprocket on reassembly. I could ride the rear wheel on that bike until something made me put the front down. Corners were not a problem at all. ;-)

Mine was not the MX model as shown here. It had lights, worthless, but there. The front forks had external springs. The seat and tank were as per this picture.

In my mind, the Beezer was more fun that my present KLR, But I was young, and that was a long time ago ;-)

Thanks for the memories.

The bike sold to the public was a very different bike than the the B44GP in that picture @Kyle_in_Tex posted. they shared some engine parts, but that was it.

The frame was very different. The oil was in the frame and was chrome moly tubing. There were even some titanium frames which caused problems (cracks). Today, they are a rare beast.

I have a 66 Victor enduro as they were called. I just rebuilt it with a big bore cylinder, is now a 465. Should be fun. It did good wheelies before…..

 

[Rich B1]

Old ad for a Victor GP

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

The Yamaha XT/TT series initially used the frame to carry oil. They have a dry sump engine.

 

[Rockbadchild]

just got it … that was pretty special 0.0km when I initially turn the key. very nice bike …

 

[CalG]

The bike sold to the public was a very different bike than the the B44GP in that picture @Kyle_in_Tex posted. they shared some engine parts, but that was it.

The frame was very different. The oil was in the frame and was chrome moly tubing. There were even some titanium frames which caused problems (cracks). Today, they are a rare beast.

I have a 66 Victor enduro as they were called. I just rebuilt it with a big bore cylinder, is now a 465. Should be fun. It did good wheelies before…..

I've got a copy of "The Art of Motocross" by Jeff Smith. Smith was the BSA works rider during the transition years of moving away from "big Single" and non-unit construction twins, to the new two strokes (CZ and Husqvarna ) There are many mentions of the trials and tribulations of the titanium chassis.
Now I'm going to need to read it again ;-)

 

[3930dave]

just got it … that was pretty special 0.0km when I initially turn the key. very nice bike …

That will be a fun ride.

Liking those wheels !

Rgds, D.

 

[sd455dan]

just got it … that was pretty special 0.0km when I initially turn the key. very nice bike …

just for a new Yamaha T7 owner, the Seeker 3 just released

 

[Rockbadchild]

500Km now very nice bike … despite the tires it holds the dirt very good …

 

[The Gaul]

First snow is in the mountains. Took my 1198R out for a last spin on the 'old McKinsey HWY' today. Next week it will be closed for winter.
This road is a gem. It runs through 10,000 year old lava fields. One small error could have huge implications.

 

[raceguy18840]

I ride/race motorcycles!
(also play with race cars from time to time)
(Oh yeah, snowmobiles too!)
Did I mention I love anything with engine? LOL