Who rides motorcycles?

[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