IMPORTANT Dakar have hit me with a copyright strike so ive had to delist some of the videos just in case i guess they got pissed that mine were better because of the MOTOGP one before xmas that means im really vulnerable now and the channel could be removed at any time I have set up this backup channel so please go and follow it NOW, this could all be removed at any moment now so it is critical to stay in touch via the backup channel here ruclips.net/channel/UCCSl6i-tZJNC5DQ38vgCtvw sorry for this if i get another strike it wipes out all my work all my old videos will be removed I wont be posting anything much on the new channel unless this goes down but this is a just in case because it really could go down at any point the videos are still visible if you have a link so if you have problems message me for links so you can still watch them, if you follow the channel and this one gets taken down you will be able to find me there sorry if thats a bit garbled ive just woken to this but i guess i could have had the channel taken down already so i should be thankful ride free everyone
glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂 Theres plenty more on the channel, hope you will look around and find something your interested in. there is more on the website too. and there will be more to come. Cheers for watching.Hope you will climb aboard. Ride Free 🙂
Glad you included the HD sporty in there . Been riding decades now from super reliable japanese to overpriced german to stylish italian bikes and , i have to say , my little underpowered , loud af sporty is by far the most fun bike i have ever owned . i customise it to my liking with virtually a new make up every year (3 winter months are perfect to work on the bike). It is so easy to maintain and service yourself, commute on it for 9 months of the year (it gets cold in Leeds) met some amazing people , who like me are addicted to the potato /potato/potato rumble. Joined the "sickness" and still do a 2500 miles trip to Europe every year . Sportsters are the Marmite of motorcycles
they get a bad rap too often, and if we all thought the same it would be a boring world eh mate finding what suits you and yours is all that matters in my eyes, 🙂 Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
Great video and good choices. I think there is one other bike that has cult status, but tends to get overlooked because of its continued popularity: The Suzuki SV650. The SV has tons of character, it's as bulletproof as they come, it's crazy versatile, and $3,000US will land you a great used one all day long. There's one line that pops up in online discussions over and over again that I think says it all: "I never should have sold my SV." Honorable mention to the Honda Shadow 750 too.
I've been on 600cc sportbikes for 2 years and thought to get an old beat up sv as a daily run around. Loved it so much I sold my 600. Most times in recent history a Japanese brand has made a knock off Ducati it's resulted in an absolutely classic machine. Vtr1000 Firestorm is another good one for that category. Essentially a more burly sv650
I bought my 1981 Yamaha SR 500 new at San Francisco Yamaha. 46,000 miles later it has never not started, leaked or let me down in any way. Ridden all over the Southwest and Pacific Northwest and so reliable.
As an owner of over 200 motorcycles, I have found my MZ Skorpion to amaze me upon every ride. As a follower of British thumpers, the MZ has shown it's DNA repeatedly. It now wears dual-sport tires and full luggage, making it a high-mileage, every conceivable situation bike that brings a grin with every ride. Thank you for including it in your video.
I have a dead stock 2000 Harley Sportster XL1200S with 10K miles on it now. I bought it barely used in 2005. I was surprised to find it's now worth more than I paid for it.
great bikes, featured here ruclips.net/video/gYetZtEpPcM/видео.html i just dont like doing endless features with a small number of bikes in them all, they all find their place 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
Definitely not the VMax. Not the 1200 nor the 1700. I own both. Absolut fabulous bikes with huge community given to the relatively small amount of sold bikes. Those who know and are experienced enough to handle the VMax own at least one. The others just repeat the BS that was and is spread by those who never made it to own one. The VMax is a bike for experienced individualists, immune to the comments of the mainstreamers who need drive aids when the bike produces more than 50hp. I still remember some comments from Ducatisti like 30 years ago about the 1200 V4 of the VMax. Now, that Ducati found that way as well they praise the idea as if they would have invented Kryptonite. VMax rules and everyone who owns one knows ans the others don't care They will never understand that bike.
Most respectfully. It does not have a Cult like following, it is more like a Sect. Growing up in California the V-Max is kind of a drag bike that is reliable and cool. The Yamaha RD-350 and XS 750 have Cult like followings, in my reserved opinion.
you forgot the yam xs650 , one of the most adaptable bikes to build anyrhing u want ,, plus unlike the early honda 4 / kaw 900 etc dont have the big price tags ,u can also buy remanufactured parts almost to the stage of building a complete bike including the parts to correct the few original build defects ie taped steering head bearings / bronze swing arm bushes etc etc , they definitly have a cult following around the world . even in england
great bikes, and no i didnt forget them, I have to stop somewhere though mate 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂 they will find their place in time
@@barebonesmc my first bike was a new 1977 XS650, my 2nd bike was a used 1975 XS650. Great bikes that were highly customizable with a cult following. It was the perfect 1st bike. Affordable and big enough to not wanting to trade up in a few months. I went on a 9month road trip halfway across America the 1st year I owned it.
Thanks for the great video. I'd offer the Buell "Tubers" for your future consideration. I have a 1996 S2T and belong to several on line groups that are invaluable in keeping it on the road. It's a relatively small, niche, community but very loyal to the brand. Cheers!
Lol, just been discussing them in another comment, seems the Buell Brigade have joined us 🙂great bikes they will find their place in time 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
I have 1998 Buell cyclone m2, it's loads of fun to ride and looks well different. I've had many machines Brit Italian and Japanese, even a Sportster but this tube model is cracking, I'll not sell it any time soon, nor my 1961 350 AJS.
I've owned many bikes, some great some not much. My bike now I ride the most is my XR 150. I have a Harley Sportster 883 also but it stays in the barn most days. I'm amazed at the big cruiser crowd that turns their nose up at a friendly gesture from a small displacement bike. I just smile and continue on feeling pity for the swell heads. Great video brother
As a former Cagiva Raptor owner i felt so proud when listening to Cagiva part. whenever i had problem or question the Community jumped with knowledge and instructions on how to fix things. they truly are rare and warm sight.
Came across this by accident. Excellent video. I currently have both a Bullet 500 (iron barrel, kickstart only) and Sportster (100th anniversary, stage 1 tune). Two very different bikes but both excellent for country lanes and backroads. No good on motorways but great for everything else. Will never get rid of either.
Hi from Australia. I started riding in New Zealand in the early 70's and since then, I've owned 1970's Triumphs, until I bought a 1997 Sportster from a friend in 2009. It was an 883 and I knew very little about Sportsters back then, but I liked the bike for the fact that it was reminiscent of the Old Triumphs I loved; low down torque, as well as an appetite for high revs and a solid feel when belting through the bends in the mountain roads near home. The bike is now a 1275cc, with quite a few improvements I've made to the suspension and drivetrain in addition to the big bore kit. I did all the work myself and I now have a bike that I can honestly say I can't complain about in any way. I haven't yet run out of throttle, nor can I ground any part of it in a corner, without seriously risking running off the edge of the tread! Everything about the Bike as it now is, feels just right. The Carillo forged pistons in the Hammer Performance kit are perfectly balanced, which makes it FAR less uncomfortable to ride than the factory 1200's, so it's very smooth for a solid mounted engine. The 14" rear shocks and the 2-1 exhaust give me the ground clearance. A friend of mine has a gaggle of Laverdas and he is not impressed that he grinds on both sides when following me on mountain roads, while I don't touch anywhere. (He thinks it shouldn't be allowed) I haven't bothered to it on a Dyno to check the HP and Torque, but I know that I have to be careful at the lights, not to wind it too hard, or the front wheel lifts easily. SInce this is an offence that can result in the Bike being confiscated and crushed under the laws of Victoria, I take care not to allow it to happen, but since the Sporty is 485lb, it's a a pretty good power to weight balance. The mileage improved too, after increasing capacity. Less throttle twist to get the same power is how that works and I get between 55 snd 60 mpg, where the 883 averaged 48-52. I'm using the stock 883 heads, which gives me a 1/4" squish band, and that makes for a more efficient burn, releasing more of the potential energy from the fuel. It means I have to rung the ignition about 3 degrees retarded (to avoid pre-detonation) and I have to use premium (98 octane) fuel, but it's worth it. Although I have only owned Triumphs, a Norton 850 Interstate, and the Sportster, I've ridden many bikes throughout the years (some on here) and this is a pretty good list! I really liked the footage of people punting Sportsters through some very nice looking twisties. One of my favourite things to do on mine! Keep the rubber side down mate!
@@umakantgajjewar8898 i do like the Griso, im hovering on a V85TT at the minute because the prices are dropping. i guess because the new Stelvio is now on the horizon
great bikes and i did mention it at the end, but to be fair, there are plenty of older bikes still going, and bikes that were much longer in production, 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
@@barrycooper9451 The market for the iconic 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900 reached new heights when a numbers-matching, stunning restoration sold for $50,000 at the Mecum Motorcycle Auction from Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 27, 2023. What do you ride clown?
I really enjoyed this video, The layout relaxed and informative. As a ducatti 1198 owner i can totally agree that forums can be the best tool in your toolbox, Keep up the fantastic work.
What about Triumph’s T150 (Slippery Sam) it won the IOM five consecutive years 1971 - 1976 plus one more and all when the Japanese bikes were supposed to be kings, I’ve had five as well an X75 Hurricane starting in 1972 and not a CB750 or Z bike could keep up let alone catch me but then they don’t have a cult following, during the 80’s no one knew what my customised T150 was, the XS Yamaha’s handled like the frame was made of rubber and over here you wouldn’t be seen dead on a Sportster, unless you put a dress on that is but hey, they are the best sounding Harley and I do like the 1000cc AMF ones, I’ve had two and looking for another atm.
I featured the Rob north rocket 3s in the best sounding 4 strokes video 😊 ruclips.net/video/fBr4QONXBmU/видео.html Truly great bikes 😊 (ps. Why the f@ck do triumph not make a retro hurricane now? )
Spotted the raptors in a second. Hard to mis that pyramid clock. I have to say the Guzzi crowd are very friendly and helpful as are the fans of older aprillias. Keep up the good work.
glad you enjoyed it mate, The Guzzi riders havent got the coverage they deserve to be honest, but they will in time, Im sure youve figured out by now with the other videos, i have got a bit of a soft spot for Aprilias too 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
Another brilliant video. Thank you. For all your time and effort - in my humble opinion very well spent both informative and educational. So glad you put the HD in - I too escaped for a while but never lost the passion for those beautiful beasts. I now have 2 😂 Safe rides 👍🤜
glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂 Theres plenty more on the channel and the website, let me know what you think. hope youll climb aboard. Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
I enjoyed seeing the Raptor at the end. I had a lot of fun on mine ( tuned by Racing raptors and with a nice pair of Dymag wheels and Boss cans ). The way it took off at 8500 rpm was an utter joy !
Great video, your knowledge and insight into motorcycles and motorcycling is amazing. For an American I think the Yamaha XS650 and the SR500/XT500 worthy candidates for this topic
If I may add the Moto Guzzi stable of bikes here and in particular the big block loop frame subset. I had the great privilege of getting to ride a Stolarski prepared works kitted race bike, along with 750s and MK111 le mans 850. I also owned a V65TT (before adventure bikes were a mainstream thing) for a short period of time. There is something very unique about these bikes and the way they can just eat miles like there is no tomorrow. There are good aftermarket suppliers and a generally helpful online community. Unfortunately there is a trend to try and convert any big block into a Le Mans replica in the same way a lot of Ducati bevels tend to gravitate to being SS look alike s. I guess this says more about how good the originals were. I was perfectly happy to keep my 750GT pretty much stock without being a rivet counter or getting to precious about it.
great bikes they will find their place in time 🙂 I did feature the 750S here ruclips.net/video/dvI7bb0MlX4/видео.html Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
In 1983, I rode a friends 1978 Fantic 125 Chopper, the feet forward riding position was strange for me as I owned a Triumph T160V at that time, the machine felt very light at the front end which was probably due to the long forks and small diameter front wheel. The top speed of these machines was a respectable 75 mph, which wasn't too bad for a 125 of the day, especially one that was in Chopper trim. These machines were considered a cult motorcycle from the day the first one rolled out of the Fantic factory, they are very collectable today and if you can find one for sale, it won't be cheap. A seventies oddity that I'm glad that I got he opportunity to ride one of them.
i remember them well 🙂 Fantic are making a comeback now too, the new race bike has a Motori Minarelli engine in again now too 🙂 I talk about it here ruclips.net/video/ecsvKgYewWw/видео.html
MZ Scorpion is like a Yamaha SRX600 with fairings. It also shares the engine with Yamaha SZR660, another great little supersport. MZ's light seems to be that of an TZR, which resembles a TRX's as well. Same wheels too.
@@barebonesmc I have a TRX850 bought it new. Same logic with parts fron older bikes. The end result was what counted. Fantastic, underestimated (back then) bike.
I've owned my aprilia falco for 13 years. You have mentioned this bike in a previous video. The bike does have its problems, but owners are happy to give knowledge and experience on how to maintain these bikes. The rotax v twin is an absolute joy but thirsty if on and off the throttle. I've done track days and touring on this bike with runs to and from the coast for fish and chips and weekend riding. The bikes massive torque saves on gear changes and using the brakes due to the engine breaking. It's a joy to ride. There's only around 350 left in the UK but seriously under rated and a very fast motor bike from that era.
@@jayhancock2473 The Pegaso is closer to my needs, i picked an old 650 up last year and gave it a good run but want to do some bits to it before i do much more. i do ride 2 up off road, so weight is always the biggest issue
@barebonesmc I did get a go on the gen 2 pegaso a number of years ago. I found it very easy to ride and very forgiving. I've not owned one yet, but never say never.
You guys have a lot of offerings that I've not heard of.... this is the 2nd video that you've mentioned bike or manufacturers than I hadn't known about. It's great thing the internet offers in bring diverse bikes & peoples together to share. I'm amazed at all the niche's that have been created over the last 20 yrs. I'll be finding one as well & then a mechanic within that'll help me do the little things I can't do. Then I'll be in a cult too ! peace
Glad I surprised you mate 🙂I take it you are USA or Australia? You seem to get bikes we never see too. and some of the decisions they make about which bikes for which markets seem to make very little sense. Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
Texas here & a lot of what/how these large manufacturers decide about an offering has a lot to do w/ things I know little about. You guys have different motorcycle licenses I guess by "Class/Size" while we can just GET On any old bike and go.....splat in many cases? They guess what we'll buy & tailor it according to Emissions(California law) & that's what we get but every Nation has it's own sets of laws that change the offerings? As you've said, no matter what I decide to do, there will be a "Click/Cult" of followers & experts on a given platform & they'll become how I get more educated on a bike. I'm kinda excited at 62 yrs of age.... funny huh? I love it & peace man
I've a 2021 model and love the ride, it takes me back to when I was a young rider I'm 70 now. The RE C5 is everything I look for in a bike and in my opinion there's no better looking machine, a real classic❤.
Great video! loved to hear the Cagiva stuff, owned a navigator for years and enjoyed the hell out of that thing, Now i am building an XS650 cafe racer ( i must be getting old 😆) Also a bike that had an enormous production run and has a cult following for sure. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent video’s thank you for sharing them. And you are right sharing experienced could save others a lot of trouble. I rode several motorcycles, I still have 3 and a sidecar for the winter. Mostly just for daily use because I get very bored in a car and I feel locked in these things. BMW is a little undervalued by you I think. Air heads and some later models are very simple and reliable, but expensive when you need parts. The airheads are very practical, as the K 75. You mentioned the MZ Skorion, I think it is practically ideal motorcycle and very underestmated. In corners they are surpriningly fast. The Honda Pan Eiropean 1100 ( I had two of them) are very good even in corners but when you are driving very slowly a little heavy. Strangly enough is a HD Electra Glide easier when yoy have to drive slowly. Last: The cbr 1000 f is very reliable and the most stable bike I ever had. Even stormy weather does not disturb it’s chosen line. Good luck with your video-channel and keep going on! Greetings from Holland
Welcome aboard mate, I have been honest, BMW are a brand i just dont know as well as i know most, so often they arent the bikes that spring into my mind, and in all honesty, every list i notice something i missed desprite spending sometimes weeks doing the thinning out process. im only human lol enjoy the ride and cheers for the support
cheers mate, i have lived and loved many bikes over the years, im glad it comes across like that, im still trying to get my head around the idiots that think im AI generated lol
Watched loads of these including the most recent bang-on video about KTM’s teetering on its (perhaps) self-made cliff edge, but forgot to subscribe!! There we are. Done. Carry on the great work. 🎉
Just recently bought a GS750. Definitely think the GS range overall should get a mention, I've owned 2 GS650's in the past too, both rock solid and the GS1000 is known as a classic too. I'm really enjoying my 750 currently. Great vid sir
@@iFunktion welcome aboard mate. They go through phases of hiding me lol. They don’t like the longer videos and apparently motorbikes is too wide a niche. So I’m gradually moving stuff around. Tour footage is going on barebonesmc my motorcycle madness channel and some of the stuff there will be moved on here. Madness. But I try not to keep them onside 😂😂
Having ridden many different bikes in the last 40 yrs, i would have to say the most helpful and loyal ridders and groups would have to be the Honda Goldwing communities. After finally purchasing one of my dream bikes, an early 80's Goldwing, the amount of help and advice i have received is unbelievable. the amount of information on the Goldwing forums is almost limitless. I have even had ridders i have never met, offer to help me out when stuck with a problem.
Thanks for another video to learn from. Being a bit old, my bikes are mostly the ones I wanted in my youth. My favourite touring bike is a Vincent. A bit pricey to buy but spares are cheap and everything is available. Owners are extremely helpful. We are even supplied with a list of owners all over the world in case of need for help. And rallies around the world to ride to. Another bike with complete spare parts supply is the short stroke Manx Norton, though parts are not cheap and some parts can take months to get. My other British bikes, Nortons, BSAs and Velocette has good spares part supply but some parts are hard or even impossible to get. I have more trouble finding parts for the Japanese race bikes, but so far I've managed to keep them running.
i would never have thought Vincent parts were cheap. but i can imagine the community should be strong, great bikes, I had to stop somewhere though mate and I did feature the Vincent here ruclips.net/video/vBbcIaBAf0c/видео.html 🙂 Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
My first bike was a RE Crusader sport and my best friend had a 350 Bullet. It flew. When his silencer got damaged he modified a Jaguar muffler and used it on his Bullet. It flew with a lovely and legal sound.
Great video and Thx for it , 1 bike with a solid community an it's pretty niche , is the Kaw 454 , the engine is half of a 900 so lots of go fast stuff , it makes 54 horse as is , runs the 1/4 mile in 14 seconds , will cruise comfortably 75/85 all day , has a backrest to tie your gear to , to me it seems to be a very reliable all around cruiser style bike with a very comfortable seat that gets great fuel mpg and is fast enough to keep you out of trouble that you can ride across the country and it's only 454 cc , the tank could be larger , that would be my only gripe , o but it is not a sport bike or crotch rocket , it's a sit an go 🤣
@@barebonesmc Have you ever owned or ridden a Silk ? I wanted one probably 40 years ago but living in Canada couldn't justify the expense they were pricey and the importing would be to
@@pl7868 no i havent, havent ridden one either to be honest. for me, i have memories of the Scott TT racing in the Vintage races when i was a kid, and i think i would be looking that way rather than the Silk 🙂 I would love a Scott TT or even a Squirrel
@@barebonesmc Thx for the reply, always had a soft spot for two strokes and back then wanted one , my second road worthy bike was a 69 500 kaw triple still have a 74 750 bought new an have a 78 can-am 125 motorcross 1 of 4 made so gives you an idea of the interest , still have most of a v-4 500 yamaha can't remember think rz or tz wrecked it years ago racing memory isn't the best now
@@pl7868 sounds like an interesting story 🙂 there is a whole 2 strokes playlist on the channel, here ruclips.net/p/PLQ4ZIwIZyn7qFcKN4xhwE1XxwYH4HmC9S have a great week mate
The Kawasaki ZRX1100r and ZRX1200r have a strong cult following. I bought my 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R new and I’ve put over 52;000 miles on it through the years and it still runs great.
Great programme as always. I'll look out for these when I'm out on my Zero........ a bit quiet for most of you dudes. It flatters me as a rider..... and my DS is more or less silent so doesnt attract attention if you're green leaning. I'm too old and fragile and only ride off road in the 'eco' mode. If I rode dirt on 'sport's I'd be on my arse!
The fazers 600 and the 1000 similar to the hornets great bikes,good to see the content in your video is well done,and for triples as well as the triumphs ibhad the 1050 speedy,in garage now is another triple the MT09 tracer what a engine and for tinkering my 23 year old 600 fazer keep up the good work.
The Fazers were great bikes once, i have to say, the last one i had (a courtesy bike) was so badly put together though, none of the plastics really fitted together well, it rattled like no ones business, but that was a very late model, nothing like the old ones. I did like the MT09, but id have lost my licence too quickly if id bought one lol we nicknamed A mode as ASBO mode (if you arent UK based, an ASBO was and "anti social behaviour order") :-) i bet front tyre wear is really good on them lol
@barebonesmc yes uk based I run the tracer on standard mode and it can be as nice as a pussy cat or as feral as a wild cat depends on right wrist,the old fazer for a 23 Yr old machine has slight corrosion but has been garaged so easy cleaned up still runs superb after carb clean,keep up the content you're doing a great job and you can't fit every bike into the videos so we just watch more.
@@steviewylie5267 the last one i was on about was the FZ8 and it just wasnt good, but Yamaha were having troubles then. enjoy the ride mate, and cheers for the support. things will be back to normality soon 🙂
I’m glad you mentioned the Honda 919. 86,000 miles on mine with only frame issues. Comfortable bike. You mentioned rich boys toys but failed at ghetto boys toys. Right now, I’m loving my little Kawasaki Z 400. Definitely not the fastest bike out there but with the price of gas and everybody wanting to race you it’s perfect for around Town. no mention of another cheap thrill, the SV 650? Parts are plenty everywhere here in California. May I suggest that you do a cheap thrills video? Every episode that you’ve made is very good. Thank you
Terrific video. Loved all your favorites. I ride a 'tube frame' Buell and a couple of magneto XLCH Sporty's but you covered a lot of beautiful bikes. I almost bought a Laverda Executive in '84(?) and Greetings from Snow Hill, Maryland US.
glad you enjoyed it mate, i do like the Buell way :-) just finishing an SF2, you can see the startup on one of the shorts videos 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
At one point a couple of years back I owned four Sportsters at the same time. I still have two. A 1975 bobber and a 1965 full chopper. I sold my other 1975 and my 2007. Servicing in New Zealand by the Harley dealer was extremely poor on the injected ones, hence why I sold the bike. At least the earlier ones are fully serviceable at home. I love the Sportsters as they are so forgiving of someone like me who has never been a good rider and the vibration of them is just the right frequency to put me in nirvana.
My 100th anniversary Sportster is a great dirt bike, and with Buell heads and 96HP, rocks pretty good on the asphalt (tarmac?) as well. The new Sporties really rip.
Sold my '05 955i Daytona last year after 10 years of ownership. I really enjoyed that bike, and agree with what you said about it's balance of power throughout the rev range. The only reason I sold it was because of the plastic tank and the problems that modern ethanol containing fuel was starting to cause.
I only ride BMW's these days, retirement means longer trips are possible. Australia has a long way between fuel stops in some areas, and no help unless someone stops. It's nearly 3000 km to my sister's place, and i do it every couple of years, now carry a portable fridge to keep food cool, daytime temperatures reach 40 quite easily. Chain drive is not for me, the extra cost is paid back many times over. Previous bikes have reached 300,000 klm, both BMW's.
i feature the K75 and AirHeads here ruclips.net/video/c4n0iL9mUW8/видео.html BMW was never my choice so i dont know them in the same way as some others, but they do have a dedicated following, and i respect that 🙂 ride free brother
Gas ? Got gas ? The hell with the fridge , that’s secondary , priorities man like fuel first , then the Fosters , You’ll eventually make it to civilization if ya got fuel …… . I’ve done the Sarah / Sonoma desert , I’d trade an ounce of gas for a liter of water ……. and I’m an alcoholic , I know the value of a cold beer ! Cheers mate !
The CB1 was an underrated bike, The Yamaha Radian was another that didnt sell well but was a great little bike. Welcome aboard mate, enjoy the ride and cheers for the support
I’m a member of a Cult within in a Cult within a Cult LOL. So. Within the Cult of Honda, there is the Cult of FIREBLADE but also within that cult you have sub groups of riders that favor a specific model of FireBlade. I’ve never noticed any negative favoritism as within The Cult of FireBlade we ALL seemingly love ALL FireBlades but definitely have our favorites as well. I’ve been fortunate now to have 2 of the most obsessed over models, The 2003 954RR which is worthy of every unbelievable accolades put upon it. It’s that freakishly good. And The 2006 1000RR which is amazing in its own right. I love motorcycles and I especially have a weak spot for Sport Bikes, But the ones that catch my attention the most are FireBlades and the community has been pretty great. Nothing but a shared Love for the Blade
good point well put mate, for me the series 1 pepperpot bike has always been my favourite of the blades, i still have the front end of one for a project bike 🙂Cheers for the comment. Ride Free 🙂
I had a 125cc 2 stroke Cagiva from the 1985. My first proper bike. Had it for a year, nothing ever broke on it and that bike lived deep in the redline 100% of the time.
For a modern cult bike I would add my 2008 Suzuki B-King. Only a one year model in the US. It gathers a crowd at any event I ride it to. Fun level is off the scale! Styling was ahead of its time. Few believe it's really a 2008 model. 0-140 in 10sec but still puts through rush hour with ease.
My 1975 Honda CB 750F I bought as the 2nd owner after the original owner (my BF) was killed on her with just 966 miles on the OD in 1976. She now has 899k miles on her. RIDE FREE my friend and RIP Eric.
Thanks that was interesting. And what a nice surprise to see Andy Tribble featured. I knew him long ago when he was still riding (and championing) an MZ TS250.
I've been riding motorcycles all my life as my primary means of transport, ridden in all weathers. My top three in order of ownership were 1. The BSA A7SS 500 which was a reliable workhorse and a sidecar tug. No 2. was the much loved Royal Enfield 700 Super Meteor also a sidecar tug. No. 3 Is perhaps my favourite of them all, the Suzuki T500 Titan which I rode as a solo bike for many years and No.4 the Jawa 350 ridden solo and with sidecar. Finally No. 5 the amazing Kawasaki Vulcan Classic the cruiser that thinks its a sportbike and which I rode solo and also fitted with a Velorex sidecar to tug the missus in when long rides were the order of the day. If I had to choose just the one I'd have to stick with the Suzuki because, for me, it was the perfect balance for daily rides and occasional backroad blasting. Its exactly the right size big enough for comfort yet light enough to be fun in all conditions and above all incredibly reliable. Absolutely bullet proof, easy to maintain, good looking and forgiving which last is important because more than once it saved me from myself by giving ample warning when it was being pushed too hard. In fact all those bikes had that life saving character which I think is essential as we all make mistakes of judgement occasionally and road feel is vital to saving the plot before its too late. I am fond of combos (bikes with sidecars) for their ability to carry all sorts of extras as well as passengers, especially children and nervous elderly persons. If theres one must have bike left to own its the new Enfield 650 Interceptor which thanks to my age (77) and buggered knees I would have to fit a sidecar to. Somehow I think its unlikely to happen but its top of my bucket list.
has 2 A7's, one full clubman and one a nail that had been used for a sidecar lol, the frame took some straightening :-) i always preferred them to the A10, and did many miles wet and dry, often lit by that wonderful 2 candle power headlight :-) have a great day my friend
Z900 thanks for the mention ,you are correct it is expensive but I worked hard my whole life and I ride it daily no show case .and I enjoyed your video
glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂 Theres plenty more on the channel and the website, let me know what you think. hope youll climb aboard. We do have a great bunch as subscribers and i can thoroughly recomend reading some of the comments too, some funny and most informative too. Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
The klr 650 is the definition of a cult motorcycle, I got a 2018 bough new in 2019 and absolutely love the bike! Enormous aftermarket support and many made to be hade cheap.
As a lad I remember looking at the MZ TS 250 thinking it was the ugliest thing on two wheels. But as I grew up I saw MZ clubs at meets, I have marvelled at the vast array of personalisation, creativity and enjoyment people obtain from the MZ. I was so wrong in my ignorance and arrogance of youth. It maters little what you ride as long as you share the passion of riding. I salute you. Safe rides one and all 👍🤜
great sentiment mate, have a great week, and yep, i think most of us werent bright enough to see beyond that humpback tank and enclosed chain lol. enjoy the ride 🙂
Love your vids. Funny I have never owned any of the bikes you covered here. I did have a Yamaha SZR660 which had the makings of a great single but lost something in the translation that MZ seemed to have got right. In my fleet are a DR650 (About to ride around Oz) and a 1200 Bandit. Both are loved by many. The other bike I have with an amazing support group is the SR500. Stay upright and keep up the great work.
I've never ridden a sportster. I did own a dyna that I got cheap and sold for profit. I did like it more than I expected and kept it for a few years but it wasn't for me. I liked the engine but it was uncomfortable. I like trail bike/ naked bike riding position. Sports bike are uncomfortable too but it's for a reason. The harley riding position it just because people that usually aren't really motorcycle riders think it looks cool. Also 29 degrees of rake is stupid on a road bike. Even though they are heavy and primitive, they could handle a lot better with some better geometry. And I wanted more hp for such a big engine. The torque was great. I loved launching it from the traffic lights with the back wheel spinning. But then there was always the letdown of no top end.
A good point well put mate 🙂My Dyna has fully adjustable suspension mid pegs twin discs, stage1 tune with screaming eagle pipes and no bling lol, so it does ok, but i know what you mean Cheers for the comment. Ride Free 🙂
@barebonesmc I raised the back of mine, with some longer shocks, and lowered the front by sliding the forks up in the triple trees. To take some rake out of it. It did help it change direction a bit better. They aren't terrible, but I would prefer that big tourqy twin in something more like a bonneville style bike. I think I would like the xr1200.
Cheers for the great rundown... the last few bikes are the very foundations of the superbike era...owned them all...now a dyna is my main ride...love the vibes n torque 🎵✌
Another outstanding video, thanks. I'm partial to the late model HD Shovel Head bikes. I had a 1980 FXE, whi purchased in '82. It had the narrow tank with the clocks above the forks like a Sportster. It had about 3000 miles on it and cost me $3200. There were a few issues, the Kehin carburetor had a tendency to stall the motor at low speed, and for some reason when making a left hand turn. I replaced it with an SU from an old Austin Healey using an adapter I made in the machine shop I was working in. On first startup, it over revved and blew a hole in the back of the electronic ignition module. No sweat, I replaced it with a point set and was good to go. It never leaked a drop of oil, and took me everywhere I wanted to go. I truly loved that bike. Some idiot pulled out of a side street right in front of me and I had nowhere to go. T-boned the s.o.b. I wasn't hurt, but that black and chrome beauty was totalled.
@@barebonesmc Ahh, that was many years ago. I got over it, mostly. It is one of those things where you close your eyes and there it is again, in all its magnificence.
7:00 - 9:40 Old-mate fanging it on the RE, cows and all - legend! 👍🏻😁 I have a 2011 Sprint GT 1050 and can’t decide whether I love it or meh. The engineers went out of their way to make simple jobs complicated - remove all the body panels to swap out the LED taillight for example. But it’s a lot more fun than my 2016 T-120 and the triple soundtrack is glorious with a few knots on.
@@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus the joys lol, my Daytona has 36 different utterly ridiculous and unnecessary Triump Special Tools, im sure that and the factory tours of the factory that isnt a factory anymore are where they make their real money lol, have you seen my Triumph video? ruclips.net/video/dDpRBpZezDM/видео.html i am a long suffering owner lol
As a student almost 30 years ago I started riding on a Vespa 200cc scooter, which is also a cult bike with a huge following. I still have it, I only added 2 BMW's and a Jawa to the collection. In this video I loved the parts about the Triumph triples and the Royal Enfield, both are high on my wish list.
@@onerider808 with the older KLR its a tough call, the newer ones just got too heavy, they loose the advantage they had, and the DR being air cooled has its advantages, but stuck in mud going slowly they can get bloody hot lol
A living thing ,I have my best friend ?,they are alive and have caricature , all motorcycles are indeed alive , not human , but part of you and me , as one thing , perfect bliss
Man (or Woman) and Machine together as one. Glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂 Theres plenty more on the channel and the website, let me know what you think. hope youll climb aboard. We do have a great bunch as subscribers and i can thoroughly recomend reading some of the comments too, some funny and most informative too. Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
Another great vid. I think due to the internet most bikes have got some kind of forum. Out of my 4 bikes i love my 2001 1150gs but the forums are not quite the most welcoming. When i first bought it, most rides ended up coming home on the back of a recovery truck, i was wondering were the bullet proof reliability was, so i joined a GS forum explained my problems, and how i was getting to the end of my tether & felt like just selling it, i did not get any useful info just a load of abuse and why did i buy one then etc etc. A world away from the good old yam LC club i used to be in back in the day. Lol never bothered with the GS forums again.
it is funny how different peoples experiences are, id agree completely as an ex LC rider :-) with the GS riders, i was being slated yesterday by someone for not including them, my experience, breaking through the defensive crust of the BMW GS forums was much harder than many, and in the flesh, they dont like my dirty scruffy bike or my less than refined words lol but they do have a loyal following, i just need to be able to pick my bike up on a muddy slope when ive gone arse over t^t lol and not need a loan every time i break something lol
@@barebonesmc its funny how the shiny new 1250GS owners ignore me because mine is a 2001 1150GS. I am old school, i stop to help anyone on a bike having problems and i nod to everyone but the 1250Gs crowd are a bit "stuck up" in that respect. When i am on my VFR other owners i meet cant wait to talk VFR's
@@cbrboy76 lol, i know that one, i giggle to myself inside, because ive had multiple bikes so long i get to experience the difference in reaction when im riding different bikes. eit can be profound, and just shows how shallow some people are, if its got 2 wheels thats fine by me, and yes, i nod at everyone, even car drivers if they are considerate lol. the one my partner always laughs at is me nodding to riders when im driving the van and they cant see me most of the time lol
We have chatted before. The Sydney-based NSW Laverda Club are at the moment on a mid 4000km ride from Sydney to Tasmania and back, mostly triples out of the 15 going but I think a few twins included. So locally they definitely get ridden far and hard. I have done 2 earlier trips but not this time sadly.
being honest mate, i seem to get on with the Aussie Laverda crew better than i do some of the English ones lol, did you see the SF2 ive just finished? i keep getting people giving me lists of what ive done wrong in their eyes lol and i know they arent so popular but i still miss my Zane hand grenade too lol, nothing ive ever ridden rides as nicely as the Zanes Laverdas
great video, I recognized that speedo instantly, my Raptor is a keeper, its getting on in years but always gets attention whenever i get it out, its great to explain to those curious few, what it is and how it came to be.. and fly in the face of the ducatisti snobbery,
Great story 🙂Cheers for adding your bit mate. the one i always got with the Navigator was, but its so small,, "not when you try and pass it mate" was my usual response lol. Ride Free 🙂
Hard to beat the amount of info & help available in various Hayabusa forums across the world. Previous bike which I still have, ZRX1200R has a strong following also, particularly in the USA. Cult following actually. So many people making custom parts for that bike & it's 1100cc predecessor.
The ZRX definitely a future classic, the Busa has found its place, the video just isnt finished yet :-) next couple of weeks sometime :-)🙂Cheers for watching and for the comment mate. Ride Free 🙂
Aaah...yes the venerable Kettle, Water Buffalo...Suzuki GT 750 3 cylinder 2-stroke liquid cooled from the early 1970s! Had many modern bikes but the GT750 puts a smile on my face every time out. They are reliable bikes. There is a loyal following who keep these bikes alive and roadworthy even though they are 50 years old! We keep spare parts and whatever we can find stocked up to keep them going forever.
Those were the days. In the early 70s, rode a Z1 and had two riding buddies 1 with a "water buffalo" and the other with a XS 650. Rode both many times. That 650 was quick. Kept up with the Z1 until we reached speeds where we got smart and slowed down.
Rad video! I appreciate your content. Im looking for a bike with great power to weight and I have been debating an Yamaha RD. I have a Harley, but I live in Milwaukee and its an Aermacchi Rapido, so not a real Harley 😂 Thanks for another coo video!
Nice one mate. I thought I would skip the MZ piece, but watched the lot!!. I used to use Royal Enfield in TQ presentations (years ago) of how being convinced you've "Arrived" can be your downfall. Honda man really - 2 CB750's from 1969 - one Sandcast, one Diecast, an early Z1 from 1972 - and at the OTHER end of the spectrum, a 1973 CD175. They used to repulse me in my teen (Superdream) years - but what an absolute stunner to look at today........ Love the channel pal 👍
great bikes,i feature them here ruclips.net/video/KF7vqFhRDA0/видео.html here ruclips.net/video/fBr4QONXBmU/видео.html and here ruclips.net/video/RkMPFU4QLzg/видео.html 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
Good list! I like it. I've ridden some of these bikes. Owned a couple. Looking forward to Royal Enfield promised 650 twin. Currently enjoying a 2019 Ducati 797 Monster.
It's interesting how we all have our personal experiences because it was my own experience of the Sportster Sickness group who put me off ever owning a Sportster. The Honda CBF1000 and the old CB500 twin have a good ownership following on facebook who are always happy to help with secondhand parts or advice with a wealth of knowledge about the models. I've also had a decent experience with groups for the new Bonneville T120 but I don't think quite as good as the Hondas.
Yeah, guys who ride and have a harley in the collection are 1 thing.. Harley guys on the other hand, are generally a breed all of their own. Enough to put most people off
As you say, interesting the difference,, the CB500 owners would have been in there without doubt if i hadnt already included the biike in the bombproof bikes video, i probably should have mentioned it at the beginning with the Vstrom etc. with the various Triumph owners, as with the Harleys i think there is a defensive crust you have to break through at times :-) but once you do its a different story. What i found to be fair, is that meeting people in a forum and actually talking to them in person can reveal a very different story too, especially if i turn up on a battered old bike covered in mud with different coloured panels where ive just replaced a broken bit with something i picked up and not got around to respray lol, enjoy the ride
some had Suzuki, some Rotax and others their own engines, they had a well developed R&D centre that designed and built all the race bikes and the tech trickled down as always 🙂Cheers for watching and for the comment mate. Ride Free 🙂
I'm so glad I found your site over here in Iowa, USA! A H-D, Yamaha and Honda owner (it's a great sickness). There is a KZ900 survivor bike not 2 miles from my house, the original owner rides it all season. Ain't exactly pretty, ain't exactly quiet, but runs like stink! If you ever want to ride in America, give me a call, the welcome mat is out. Subscribed and thanx. 👍
ive got a lot of respect for Eric Buell, I tried a Ulysesse but it wasnt right for what I ride, and a mate had a cyclone which to be honest, was the only bike ive ever known that shook more bolts loose than my old DR600 lol, great to ride, but shares in Loctite was a must lol
@@barebonesmc touche with the Loctite 😄 u still need it in the XB family. Ulysses is good all-rounder, but the tourer XT version is better imo with the suspension and lower ride height. The ol tubulars are finicky but would love to have one 😁
@@barebonesmc Well it's been in pieces for 40 years now, and I'm not sure where all the bits are, but who knows, if I clear the garage out, maybe it's all there somewhere.
@@delboy1727 honestly mate, this SF2 (and i say that loosely) arrived in a pile of oily boxes having not run since 79. its nothing i would have taken on under normal circumstances (a long story) at many points i thought i would never get it done, but it finally is, so there is always hope lol
DRZ community’s are amazing, if you ride off road, street or a squid there are many groups and forums. As the bike is still produced (not sold in Europe) and not changed there are always new owners asking the same question ‘what oil do I use’ but these are always answered although sometimes there are sarcastic remakes 😂 I also own two Zx7r and the forums and groups cover both road and track - I have had many questions as I am restoring one and I get loads of replies.
Another great video. I must agree with the sportster sickness thing. I had a 2009 1200c and loved it. I like you changed it out for a dyna. 2015 wg. Just because I rode two up a bit then. Well after years on and im looking at geting another evo sporster for the shed.
Yamaha xv1000TR1. not a cult classic in nz, there are only 3 on the road here, although turning them into cafe racers seems to be a thing overseas. I do a bit of gravel riding, nice light stock bike, more power and torque than my old cb750 at less revs, air cooled short stroke v twin, enclosed chain, good monoshock, a beauty of a five speed box, superb mid range, will rumble around or muscle up with a twist of the wrist. Would be interested to see you ride one if you get the opportunity. Great show!
More than 3 ! I have 2 and know of others , 12 all-up I believe . And Yes.. it's one of my favorite bikes . I have opened-up the-exhaust and air-box, put bearings on the-cams and a host of other little-things that all made it run better , putting-out over 70hp now . Virago-1100 inner-valve-springs are next along with a different mild-port-job Dave nz
Hi good vids, you talk about bike community s , I have a Suzuki GSX 750 Inazuma , I live in Kenya and believe I have the only one here , I would love to talk to other owners.
Welcome aboard mate, i dont know of a specific Inazuma community, but im sure there will be one. otherwise, this one is a great Suzuki forum oldskoolsuzuki.info/forums/topic/15846-suzuki-gsx750-inazuma-rougherratic-idle-please-help-ive-done-almost-everything/ enjoy the ride and cheers for the support
The yamaha fj1100/1200. The 86 fj1200 was my first motorcycle. I put 14,000 miles on it. In 2 1/2 months. Then totaled it out. When a cb1100 crashed in front of me around 135mph. Then owned many other bikes. Came back to the fj1200 when my buddy offered me his 86 fj1200 with 10,000 miles on it. That was in storage for many years. Now out of the 13 bikes that I own. 7 are fjs. They were the only engine allowed in the legend race cars. So until a couple of years ago you could get a brand new crate motor from yamaha. RPM. manufacturers fj specific parts. And also stocks most parts for the old fjs. My latest projects are a turbo fj1200. And resurrecting an 85 vmax with 4,100 miles on it that's been in storage for 24years.
I'd like to bring Moto Morini to your attention. Technically amazing motor! Sadly, the 500 S suffers from a weak gearbox. But the story is worth a closer look. As well as the spanish Sanglas. Never owned one of both brands. But they just came to my mind. A hint about MZ: a guy in Poland combined 2 250 2-stroke Motors to build a 500ccm twin. The same manner, in which the 500ccm Ossa Yankee was built (It was the wish of the US importer. Thus the name). These brands and bikes are surely worth some research. Maybe some readers here can already provide more information. Greetings from the far north of Germany!
i do know them relatively well, i featured the Corsaro in this video ruclips.net/video/9frunVVZcHI/видео.html great bikes 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
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Thank you for showing the bikes that you’re reviewing. And , especially the sounds of the ride. Excellent.
glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂 Theres plenty more on the channel, hope you will look around and find something your interested in. there is more on the website too. and there will be more to come. Cheers for watching.Hope you will climb aboard. Ride Free 🙂
Glad you included the HD sporty in there . Been riding decades now from super reliable japanese to overpriced german to stylish italian bikes and , i have to say , my little underpowered , loud af sporty is by far the most fun bike i have ever owned . i customise it to my liking with virtually a new make up every year (3 winter months are perfect to work on the bike). It is so easy to maintain and service yourself, commute on it for 9 months of the year (it gets cold in Leeds) met some amazing people , who like me are addicted to the potato /potato/potato rumble. Joined the "sickness" and still do a 2500 miles trip to Europe every year . Sportsters are the Marmite of motorcycles
they get a bad rap too often, and if we all thought the same it would be a boring world eh mate finding what suits you and yours is all that matters in my eyes, 🙂 Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
Great video and good choices. I think there is one other bike that has cult status, but tends to get overlooked because of its continued popularity: The Suzuki SV650. The SV has tons of character, it's as bulletproof as they come, it's crazy versatile, and $3,000US will land you a great used one all day long. There's one line that pops up in online discussions over and over again that I think says it all: "I never should have sold my SV." Honorable mention to the Honda Shadow 750 too.
great bikes,I run a 650 Vstrom and featured the SV and Vstrom here ruclips.net/video/WikCG7WxPy8/видео.html 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
I've been on 600cc sportbikes for 2 years and thought to get an old beat up sv as a daily run around. Loved it so much I sold my 600. Most times in recent history a Japanese brand has made a knock off Ducati it's resulted in an absolutely classic machine. Vtr1000 Firestorm is another good one for that category. Essentially a more burly sv650
I bought my 1981 Yamaha SR 500 new at San Francisco Yamaha. 46,000 miles later it has never not started, leaked or let me down in any way. Ridden all over the Southwest and Pacific Northwest and so reliable.
Great story 🙂Cheers for adding your bit mate. Ride Free 🙂
It's cousin 1986. SRX600
fix with ninja 250 carbs
Almost bolt on.
I had the '78 SR500 with discs front and rear. Yamaha went to a drum in the rear later..
As an owner of over 200 motorcycles, I have found my MZ Skorpion to amaze me upon every ride. As a follower of British thumpers, the MZ has shown it's DNA repeatedly. It now wears dual-sport tires and full luggage, making it a high-mileage, every conceivable situation bike that brings a grin with every ride. Thank you for including it in your video.
the force is strong in Scorpion riders 🙂 have a great day mate, all the best to you and yours
I have a dead stock 2000 Harley Sportster XL1200S with 10K miles on it now. I bought it barely used in 2005. I was surprised to find it's now worth more than I paid for it.
enjoy it mate, thats good buying 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
The 1200 Vmax has to be somewhere near the top of the list 😁
great bikes, featured here ruclips.net/video/gYetZtEpPcM/видео.html i just dont like doing endless features with a small number of bikes in them all, they all find their place 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
VMax for sure.
I hit a traffic island on the hill at Thundersley , could not turn the thing
Definitely not the VMax. Not the 1200 nor the 1700. I own both. Absolut fabulous bikes with huge community given to the relatively small amount of sold bikes.
Those who know and are experienced enough to handle the VMax own at least one.
The others just repeat the BS that was and is spread by those who never made it to own one.
The VMax is a bike for experienced individualists, immune to the comments of the mainstreamers who need drive aids when the bike produces more than 50hp.
I still remember some comments from Ducatisti like 30 years ago about the 1200 V4 of the VMax.
Now, that Ducati found that way as well they praise the idea as if they would have invented Kryptonite.
VMax rules and everyone who owns one knows ans the others don't care
They will never understand that bike.
Most respectfully. It does not have a Cult like following, it is more like a Sect. Growing up in California the V-Max is kind of a drag bike that is reliable and cool. The Yamaha RD-350 and XS 750 have Cult like followings, in my reserved opinion.
you forgot the yam xs650 , one of the most adaptable bikes to build anyrhing u want ,, plus unlike the early honda 4 / kaw 900 etc dont have the big price tags ,u can also buy remanufactured parts almost to the stage of building a complete bike including the parts to correct the few original build defects ie taped steering head bearings / bronze swing arm bushes etc etc , they definitly have a cult following around the world . even in england
great bikes, and no i didnt forget them, I have to stop somewhere though mate 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂 they will find their place in time
@@barebonesmc my first bike was a new 1977 XS650, my 2nd bike was a used 1975 XS650. Great bikes that were highly customizable with a cult following. It was the perfect 1st bike. Affordable and big enough to not wanting to trade up in a few months. I went on a 9month road trip halfway across America the 1st year I owned it.
as i said above, they are great bikes, i just have hard choices sometimes @@charlesgallagher1376
Never heard of a cult following on those.
@@mikeholland1031 they do have a pretty cult status here, as do several of the old XS range, a mate has got nearly the whole range now except the 1100
Thanks for the great video. I'd offer the Buell "Tubers" for your future consideration. I have a 1996 S2T and belong to several on line groups that are invaluable in keeping it on the road. It's a relatively small, niche, community but very loyal to the brand. Cheers!
Lol, just been discussing them in another comment, seems the Buell Brigade have joined us 🙂great bikes they will find their place in time 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
H-D really screwed the pooch when it came to Buell. Eric had some awsome bikes. I've ridden a few and will own one someday.
@@seththomas9105 not just once either really from what I understand, and yep, some great ideas
I have 1998 Buell cyclone m2, it's loads of fun to ride and looks well different. I've had many machines Brit Italian and Japanese, even a Sportster but this tube model is cracking, I'll not sell it any time soon, nor my 1961 350 AJS.
I've owned many bikes, some great some not much. My bike now I ride the most is my XR 150. I have a Harley Sportster 883 also but it stays in the barn most days. I'm amazed at the big cruiser crowd that turns their nose up at a friendly gesture from a small displacement bike. I just smile and continue on feeling pity for the swell heads. Great video brother
wise words my friend 🙂 and welcome aboard 🙂 cheers for the support
That's funny, I have a HD Springer in the US and a XR150 in the Philippines. Brothers from another mother?
@@telcobilly LoL
As a former Cagiva Raptor owner i felt so proud when listening to Cagiva part. whenever i had problem or question the Community jumped with knowledge and instructions on how to fix things.
they truly are rare and warm sight.
Like no other community i have come across in my many years and bikes. Welcome aboard mate, enjoy the ride and cheers for the comment
I love that bike.. Cheers from 🇦🇺🍻👍
Came across this by accident. Excellent video. I currently have both a Bullet 500 (iron barrel, kickstart only) and Sportster (100th anniversary, stage 1 tune). Two very different bikes but both excellent for country lanes and backroads. No good on motorways but great for everything else. Will never get rid of either.
enjoy them mate 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
Hi from Australia. I started riding in New Zealand in the early 70's and since then, I've owned 1970's Triumphs, until I bought a 1997 Sportster from a friend in 2009. It was an 883 and I knew very little about Sportsters back then, but I liked the bike for the fact that it was reminiscent of the Old Triumphs I loved; low down torque, as well as an appetite for high revs and a solid feel when belting through the bends in the mountain roads near home. The bike is now a 1275cc, with quite a few improvements I've made to the suspension and drivetrain in addition to the big bore kit. I did all the work myself and I now have a bike that I can honestly say I can't complain about in any way. I haven't yet run out of throttle, nor can I ground any part of it in a corner, without seriously risking running off the edge of the tread! Everything about the Bike as it now is, feels just right. The Carillo forged pistons in the Hammer Performance kit are perfectly balanced, which makes it FAR less uncomfortable to ride than the factory 1200's, so it's very smooth for a solid mounted engine. The 14" rear shocks and the 2-1 exhaust give me the ground clearance. A friend of mine has a gaggle of Laverdas and he is not impressed that he grinds on both sides when following me on mountain roads, while I don't touch anywhere. (He thinks it shouldn't be allowed)
I haven't bothered to it on a Dyno to check the HP and Torque, but I know that I have to be careful at the lights, not to wind it too hard, or the front wheel lifts easily. SInce this is an offence that can result in the Bike being confiscated and crushed under the laws of Victoria, I take care not to allow it to happen, but since the Sporty is 485lb, it's a a pretty good power to weight balance. The mileage improved too, after increasing capacity. Less throttle twist to get the same power is how that works and I get between 55 snd 60 mpg, where the 883 averaged 48-52. I'm using the stock 883 heads, which gives me a 1/4" squish band, and that makes for a more efficient burn, releasing more of the potential energy from the fuel. It means I have to rung the ignition about 3 degrees retarded (to avoid pre-detonation) and I have to use premium (98 octane) fuel, but it's worth it.
Although I have only owned Triumphs, a Norton 850 Interstate, and the Sportster, I've ridden many bikes throughout the years (some on here) and this is a pretty good list!
I really liked the footage of people punting Sportsters through some very nice looking twisties. One of my favourite things to do on mine! Keep the rubber side down mate!
Great story. Cheers for adding 😊 there’s something to be said about simplicity 😊
Fantastic video as usual. Absolutely love your content. Your knowledge is top-drawer. Keep up the good work
Thanks for your support mate 🙂 the feedback does help me and i do appreciate it
The Moto Guzzi community is great, but very small. I would go so far as to say that the V7 is one of the ultimate cult bikes.
great bikes, an oversight there to be sure 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
The original version from the 60's or the later one's ❤ RESPECT all of them 😊
Absolutely love my Moto Guzzi 750, and Grisso.
@@umakantgajjewar8898 i do like the Griso, im hovering on a V85TT at the minute because the prices are dropping. i guess because the new Stelvio is now on the horizon
I have been eyeing Moto Guzzi for a couple years. My reluctance is their weak dealer support outside of major population centers which excludes me.
Come on man the Kawasaki Z900. First one was 51 years ago, still around and better than ever. A true icon of the motorcycle world.
great bikes and i did mention it at the end, but to be fair, there are plenty of older bikes still going, and bikes that were much longer in production, 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
Kawasaki Z1 followed by Z1.
Most famous for their terrible handling!
The King in Brierley Hill had a car park full of them and Z900s.
For some reason Z1B was truncated to Z1 WTF!
@@barrycooper9451 lol spellcheckers eh
@@barrycooper9451 The market for the iconic 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900 reached new heights when a numbers-matching, stunning restoration sold for $50,000 at the Mecum Motorcycle Auction from Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 27, 2023. What do you ride clown?
I really enjoyed this video, The layout relaxed and informative. As a ducatti 1198 owner i can totally agree that forums can be the best tool in your toolbox, Keep up the fantastic work.
glad you enjoyed it mate hope there were some surprises 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
What about Triumph’s T150 (Slippery Sam) it won the IOM five consecutive years 1971 - 1976 plus one more and all when the Japanese bikes were supposed to be kings, I’ve had five as well an X75 Hurricane starting in 1972 and not a CB750 or Z bike could keep up let alone catch me but then they don’t have a cult following, during the 80’s no one knew what my customised T150 was, the XS Yamaha’s handled like the frame was made of rubber and over here you wouldn’t be seen dead on a Sportster, unless you put a dress on that is but hey, they are the best sounding Harley and I do like the 1000cc AMF ones, I’ve had two and looking for another atm.
I featured the Rob north rocket 3s in the best sounding 4 strokes video 😊 ruclips.net/video/fBr4QONXBmU/видео.html
Truly great bikes 😊 (ps. Why the f@ck do triumph not make a retro hurricane now? )
Spotted the raptors in a second. Hard to mis that pyramid clock. I have to say the Guzzi crowd are very friendly and helpful as are the fans of older aprillias. Keep up the good work.
glad you enjoyed it mate, The Guzzi riders havent got the coverage they deserve to be honest, but they will in time, Im sure youve figured out by now with the other videos, i have got a bit of a soft spot for Aprilias too 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
Must agree with Paul, the older apes (aprilias, of course) grab a space in your heart and hang on to it. Gen 1s are the best Gen!
September 2024. Skorpion, Hornet & Sportster, three bikes that I have owned! Two friends of mine get mentioned in the video (Andy & Bill). Well done.
Credit where it’s due mate 😊 have a great week
Another brilliant video. Thank you. For all your time and effort - in my humble opinion very well spent both informative and educational.
So glad you put the HD in - I too escaped for a while but never lost the passion for those beautiful beasts. I now have 2 😂
Safe rides 👍🤜
glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂 Theres plenty more on the channel and the website, let me know what you think. hope youll climb aboard. Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
I enjoyed seeing the Raptor at the end. I had a lot of fun on mine ( tuned by Racing raptors and with a nice pair of Dymag wheels and Boss cans ). The way it took off at 8500 rpm was an utter joy !
I had the Navigator so know exactly what you mean 😊 I hate the fact they killed the brand
Great video, your knowledge and insight into motorcycles and motorcycling is amazing.
For an American I think the Yamaha XS650 and the SR500/XT500 worthy candidates for this topic
great bikes they will find their place in time 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
2004-2006 XL1200C is the bike to get. 80-90hp, single carb, and rubber mounted motor. Great bike! Fast, fun, and super comfort for all day riding.
Great bikes, but we all have our own taste :-) if we all thought the same it would be a boring world mate, 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
My wife and I both have VTR1000 and the FB forums for them are awesome for support and sharing of knowledge,
i do like the Firestorm. great bikes 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
I agree the VtR1000, aka Super Hawk 996 here in the States, has a global enthusiast base along with a huge shared knowledge base.
Tremendous video!!! THANK YOU for such an enlightening and rich overview. The footage is superb!
glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
If I may add the Moto Guzzi stable of bikes here and in particular the big block loop frame subset. I had the great privilege of getting to ride a Stolarski prepared works kitted race bike, along with 750s and MK111 le mans 850. I also owned a V65TT (before adventure bikes were a mainstream thing) for a short period of time. There is something very unique about these bikes and the way they can just eat miles like there is no tomorrow. There are good aftermarket suppliers and a generally helpful online community. Unfortunately there is a trend to try and convert any big block into a Le Mans replica in the same way a lot of Ducati bevels tend to gravitate to being SS look alike s. I guess this says more about how good the originals were. I was perfectly happy to keep my 750GT pretty much stock without being a rivet counter or getting to precious about it.
great bikes they will find their place in time 🙂 I did feature the 750S here ruclips.net/video/dvI7bb0MlX4/видео.html Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
Excellent video, and equally excellent commentary. Thank you l👍👍
Welcome aboard mate. There’s plenty more on the channel and more on the website. Have a great week
In 1983, I rode a friends 1978 Fantic 125 Chopper, the feet forward riding position was strange for me as I owned a Triumph T160V at that time, the machine felt very light at the front end which was probably due to the long forks and small diameter front wheel. The top speed of these machines was a respectable 75 mph, which wasn't too bad for a 125 of the day, especially one that was in Chopper trim. These machines were considered a cult motorcycle from the day the first one rolled out of the Fantic factory, they are very collectable today and if you can find one for sale, it won't be cheap. A seventies oddity that I'm glad that I got he opportunity to ride one of them.
i remember them well 🙂 Fantic are making a comeback now too, the new race bike has a Motori Minarelli engine in again now too 🙂 I talk about it here ruclips.net/video/ecsvKgYewWw/видео.html
MZ Scorpion is like a Yamaha SRX600 with fairings. It also shares the engine with Yamaha SZR660, another great little supersport. MZ's light seems to be that of an TZR, which resembles a TRX's as well. Same wheels too.
Most of the cycle parts were good industry standard stuff. And yes many ancillaries from other bikes made it a cheaper build without hitting quality 😊
@@barebonesmc I have a TRX850 bought it new. Same logic with parts fron older bikes. The end result was what counted. Fantastic, underestimated (back then) bike.
@@constantinosschinas4503great bikes and starting to be more appreciated now 😊
The Aprilia RSV community is great 👌🏻 loads of info that's got me out of all sorts of trouble 😅
great bikes, I had to stop somewhere though mate, the Mille will find its place 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
I've owned my aprilia falco for 13 years. You have mentioned this bike in a previous video.
The bike does have its problems, but owners are happy to give knowledge and experience on how to maintain these bikes.
The rotax v twin is an absolute joy but thirsty if on and off the throttle.
I've done track days and touring on this bike with runs to and from the coast for fish and chips and weekend riding.
The bikes massive torque saves on gear changes and using the brakes due to the engine breaking.
It's a joy to ride.
There's only around 350 left in the UK but seriously under rated and a very fast motor bike from that era.
if i didnt like the dirt so much i would probably have one now lol, i liked the earlier Caponord too, but they just got too heavy in the end
@barebonesmc I also own a caponord and a mille r. I sold my futura I used to own.
The caponord is very top heavy indeed.
@@jayhancock2473 The Pegaso is closer to my needs, i picked an old 650 up last year and gave it a good run but want to do some bits to it before i do much more. i do ride 2 up off road, so weight is always the biggest issue
@barebonesmc I did get a go on the gen 2 pegaso a number of years ago.
I found it very easy to ride and very forgiving.
I've not owned one yet, but never say never.
@@jayhancock2473 i had been looking for a while but never right at the right price, but then one came up 🙂
You guys have a lot of offerings that I've not heard of.... this is the 2nd video that you've mentioned bike or manufacturers than
I hadn't known about. It's great thing the internet offers in bring diverse bikes & peoples together to share. I'm amazed at all the
niche's that have been created over the last 20 yrs. I'll be finding one as well & then a mechanic within that'll help me do the little
things I can't do. Then I'll be in a cult too ! peace
Glad I surprised you mate 🙂I take it you are USA or Australia? You seem to get bikes we never see too. and some of the decisions they make about which bikes for which markets seem to make very little sense. Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
Texas here & a lot of what/how these large manufacturers decide about an offering has a lot to do w/ things I know
little about. You guys have different motorcycle licenses I guess by "Class/Size" while we can just GET On any old
bike and go.....splat in many cases? They guess what we'll buy & tailor it according to Emissions(California law) &
that's what we get but every Nation has it's own sets of laws that change the offerings? As you've said, no matter
what I decide to do, there will be a "Click/Cult" of followers & experts on a given platform & they'll become how I
get more educated on a bike. I'm kinda excited at 62 yrs of age.... funny huh? I love it & peace man
I have a 2017 RE Classic 500. It's a lovely piece of engineering and I ride it nearly every day.
great bikes 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
I've a 2021 model and love the ride, it takes me back to when I was a young rider I'm 70 now. The RE C5 is everything I look for in a bike and in my opinion there's no better looking machine, a real classic❤.
enjoy it mate 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
The Buell and Victory communities are two more.
Proud owner of both.
great bikes, I had to stop somewhere though mate 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
Great video! loved to hear the Cagiva stuff, owned a navigator for years and enjoyed the hell out of that thing, Now i am building an XS650 cafe racer ( i must be getting old 😆) Also a bike that had an enormous production run and has a cult following for sure.
Thanks for sharing!
thanks for your support 🙂Cheers for adding your bit mate. Ride Free 🙂
Excellent video’s thank you for sharing them. And you are right sharing experienced could save others a lot of trouble.
I rode several motorcycles, I still have 3 and a sidecar for the winter. Mostly just for daily use because I get very bored in a car and I feel locked in these things.
BMW is a little undervalued by you I think. Air heads and some later models are very simple and reliable, but expensive when you need parts. The airheads are very practical, as the K 75.
You mentioned the MZ Skorion, I think it is practically ideal motorcycle and very underestmated. In corners they are surpriningly fast.
The Honda Pan Eiropean 1100 ( I had two of them) are very good even in corners but when you are driving very slowly a little heavy. Strangly enough is a HD Electra Glide easier when yoy have to drive slowly. Last: The cbr 1000 f is very reliable and the most stable bike I ever had. Even stormy weather does not disturb it’s chosen line.
Good luck with your video-channel and keep going on! Greetings from Holland
Welcome aboard mate, I have been honest, BMW are a brand i just dont know as well as i know most, so often they arent the bikes that spring into my mind, and in all honesty, every list i notice something i missed desprite spending sometimes weeks doing the thinning out process. im only human lol enjoy the ride and cheers for the support
It is easy to hear in your voice; you have a reverence for motorcycles few others have.
Love listening to you.
Ride on~
cheers mate, i have lived and loved many bikes over the years, im glad it comes across like that, im still trying to get my head around the idiots that think im AI generated lol
Watched loads of these including the most recent bang-on video about KTM’s teetering on its (perhaps) self-made cliff edge, but forgot to subscribe!! There we are. Done.
Carry on the great work. 🎉
Great to hear! Welcome aboard mate 😊
Just recently bought a GS750. Definitely think the GS range overall should get a mention, I've owned 2 GS650's in the past too, both rock solid and the GS1000 is known as a classic too. I'm really enjoying my 750 currently. Great vid sir
The 650 was featured in one of videos. I think either the 80s bargain bikes or the first bombproof bikes video 😊 great bikes
@@barebonesmc Only just found your channel, subscribed, looking forward to more history :)
@@iFunktion welcome aboard mate. They go through phases of hiding me lol. They don’t like the longer videos and apparently motorbikes is too wide a niche. So I’m gradually moving stuff around. Tour footage is going on barebonesmc my motorcycle madness channel and some of the stuff there will be moved on here. Madness. But I try not to keep them onside 😂😂
Having ridden many different bikes in the last 40 yrs, i would have to say the most helpful and loyal ridders and groups would have to be the Honda Goldwing communities. After finally purchasing one of my dream bikes, an early 80's Goldwing, the amount of help and advice i have received is unbelievable. the amount of information on the Goldwing forums is almost limitless. I have even had ridders i have never met, offer to help me out when stuck with a problem.
great bikes, especially the early ones. and thats good to know, we live and learn as they say
I rode all over India on an Enfield Bullet , including a trip up the Leh/Manali highway . Perfectly suited for India .
great bikes 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
I've heard of lots of people doing that,buy one cheap and sell when you leave, great way to see the place,gets you off the beaten track
Thanks for another video to learn from. Being a bit old, my bikes are mostly the ones I wanted in my youth.
My favourite touring bike is a Vincent. A bit pricey to buy but spares are cheap and everything is available. Owners are extremely helpful. We are even supplied with a list of owners all over the world in case of need for help. And rallies around the world to ride to.
Another bike with complete spare parts supply is the short stroke Manx Norton, though parts are not cheap and some parts can take months to get.
My other British bikes, Nortons, BSAs and Velocette has good spares part supply but some parts are hard or even impossible to get.
I have more trouble finding parts for the Japanese race bikes, but so far I've managed to keep them running.
i would never have thought Vincent parts were cheap. but i can imagine the community should be strong, great bikes, I had to stop somewhere though mate and I did feature the Vincent here ruclips.net/video/vBbcIaBAf0c/видео.html 🙂 Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
My first bike was a RE Crusader sport and my best friend had a 350 Bullet. It flew. When his silencer got damaged he modified a Jaguar muffler and used it on his Bullet. It flew with a lovely and legal sound.
Great story 🙂Cheers for adding your bit mate. Ride Free 🙂
Great video and Thx for it , 1 bike with a solid community an it's pretty niche , is the Kaw 454 , the engine is half of a 900 so lots of go fast stuff , it makes 54 horse as is , runs the 1/4 mile in 14 seconds , will cruise comfortably 75/85 all day , has a backrest to tie your gear to , to me it seems to be a very reliable all around cruiser style bike with a very comfortable seat that gets great fuel mpg and is fast enough to keep you out of trouble that you can ride across the country and it's only 454 cc , the tank could be larger , that would be my only gripe , o but it is not a sport bike or crotch rocket , it's a sit an go 🤣
great bikes, not exactly the 454, but i featured the GPZ500 family here 🙂 Cheers for watching and glad you enjoyed it mate. Ride Free 🙂
@@barebonesmc Have you ever owned or ridden a Silk ? I wanted one probably 40 years ago but living in Canada couldn't justify the expense they were pricey and the importing would be to
@@pl7868 no i havent, havent ridden one either to be honest. for me, i have memories of the Scott TT racing in the Vintage races when i was a kid, and i think i would be looking that way rather than the Silk 🙂 I would love a Scott TT or even a Squirrel
@@barebonesmc Thx for the reply, always had a soft spot for two strokes and back then wanted one , my second road worthy bike was a 69 500 kaw triple still have a 74 750 bought new an have a 78 can-am 125 motorcross 1 of 4 made so gives you an idea of the interest , still have most of a v-4 500 yamaha can't remember think rz or tz wrecked it years ago racing memory isn't the best now
@@pl7868 sounds like an interesting story 🙂 there is a whole 2 strokes playlist on the channel, here ruclips.net/p/PLQ4ZIwIZyn7qFcKN4xhwE1XxwYH4HmC9S have a great week mate
I remember the first 750 honda and the jota when i was 17
great bikes,i featured the Jota here ruclips.net/video/fBr4QONXBmU/видео.html 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
The Kawasaki ZRX1100r and ZRX1200r have a strong cult following. I bought my 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R new and I’ve put over 52;000 miles on it through the years and it still runs great.
great bikes, I had to stop somewhere though mate 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
Great programme as always. I'll look out for these when I'm out on my Zero........ a bit quiet for most of you dudes. It flatters me as a rider..... and my DS is more or less silent so doesnt attract attention if you're green leaning. I'm too old and fragile and only ride off road in the 'eco' mode. If I rode dirt on 'sport's I'd be on my arse!
🙂Cheers for watching and for the comment mate. Isnt the Zero heavy for any mud? Ride Free 🙂
The fazers 600 and the 1000 similar to the hornets great bikes,good to see the content in your video is well done,and for triples as well as the triumphs ibhad the 1050 speedy,in garage now is another triple the MT09 tracer what a engine and for tinkering my 23 year old 600 fazer keep up the good work.
The Fazers were great bikes once, i have to say, the last one i had (a courtesy bike) was so badly put together though, none of the plastics really fitted together well, it rattled like no ones business, but that was a very late model, nothing like the old ones. I did like the MT09, but id have lost my licence too quickly if id bought one lol we nicknamed A mode as ASBO mode (if you arent UK based, an ASBO was and "anti social behaviour order") :-) i bet front tyre wear is really good on them lol
@barebonesmc yes uk based I run the tracer on standard mode and it can be as nice as a pussy cat or as feral as a wild cat depends on right wrist,the old fazer for a 23 Yr old machine has slight corrosion but has been garaged so easy cleaned up still runs superb after carb clean,keep up the content you're doing a great job and you can't fit every bike into the videos so we just watch more.
@@steviewylie5267 the last one i was on about was the FZ8 and it just wasnt good, but Yamaha were having troubles then. enjoy the ride mate, and cheers for the support. things will be back to normality soon 🙂
For a dirt bike list the XT500 would have to be close to top cheers.
😊😊 it would 😊 the thumpers are coming 😊
I’m glad you mentioned the Honda 919. 86,000 miles on mine with only frame issues. Comfortable bike. You mentioned rich boys toys but failed at ghetto boys toys. Right now, I’m loving my little Kawasaki Z 400. Definitely not the fastest bike out there but with the price of gas and everybody wanting to race you it’s perfect for around Town. no mention of another cheap thrill, the SV 650? Parts are plenty everywhere here in California. May I suggest that you do a cheap thrills video? Every episode that you’ve made is very good. Thank you
Great comment, i grouped the SV and 650 Vstrom here ruclips.net/video/WikCG7WxPy8/видео.html🙂Cheers for adding your bit mate. Ride Free 🙂
Terrific video. Loved all your favorites. I ride a 'tube frame' Buell and a couple of magneto XLCH Sporty's but you covered a lot of beautiful bikes. I almost bought a Laverda Executive in '84(?)
and Greetings from Snow Hill, Maryland US.
glad you enjoyed it mate, i do like the Buell way :-) just finishing an SF2, you can see the startup on one of the shorts videos 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
At one point a couple of years back I owned four Sportsters at the same time.
I still have two. A 1975 bobber and a 1965 full chopper. I sold my other 1975 and my 2007.
Servicing in New Zealand by the Harley dealer was extremely poor on the injected ones, hence why I sold the bike. At least the earlier ones are fully serviceable at home.
I love the Sportsters as they are so forgiving of someone like me who has never been a good rider and the vibration of them is just the right frequency to put me in nirvana.
glad you enjoyed it mate, as i have said before, its all about finding what suits you 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
My 100th anniversary Sportster is a great dirt bike, and with Buell heads and 96HP, rocks pretty good on the asphalt (tarmac?) as well. The new Sporties really rip.
@@onerider808 asphalt/tarmac yes, you got it right, you have to acknowledge the Buell engineering, a master
Sold my '05 955i Daytona last year after 10 years of ownership. I really enjoyed that bike, and agree with what you said about it's balance of power throughout the rev range. The only reason I sold it was because of the plastic tank and the problems that modern ethanol containing fuel was starting to cause.
yep, ive had to remodel the front cowl now, but it swelled and then seemed to stop swelling so we will see
I only ride BMW's these days, retirement means longer trips are possible.
Australia has a long way between fuel stops in some areas, and no help unless someone stops.
It's nearly 3000 km to my sister's place, and i do it every couple of years, now carry a portable fridge to keep food cool, daytime temperatures reach 40 quite easily.
Chain drive is not for me, the extra cost is paid back many times over.
Previous bikes have reached 300,000 klm, both BMW's.
i feature the K75 and AirHeads here ruclips.net/video/c4n0iL9mUW8/видео.html BMW was never my choice so i dont know them in the same way as some others, but they do have a dedicated following, and i respect that 🙂 ride free brother
Gas ? Got gas ? The hell with the fridge , that’s secondary , priorities man like fuel first , then the Fosters ,
You’ll eventually make it to civilization if ya got fuel …… . I’ve done the Sarah / Sonoma desert , I’d trade an ounce of gas for a liter of water ……. and I’m an alcoholic , I know the value of a cold beer ! Cheers mate !
Honda Hawk GT and the Honda CB1 400, the later one I owned and regret selling, as we all have had bikes we wish we still owned.
The CB1 was an underrated bike, The Yamaha Radian was another that didnt sell well but was a great little bike.
Welcome aboard mate, enjoy the ride and cheers for the support
I’m a member of a Cult within in a Cult within a Cult LOL.
So. Within the Cult of Honda, there is the Cult of
FIREBLADE but also within that cult you have sub groups of riders that favor a specific model of FireBlade.
I’ve never noticed any negative favoritism as within
The Cult of FireBlade we ALL seemingly love ALL FireBlades but definitely have our favorites as well.
I’ve been fortunate now to have 2 of the most obsessed over models,
The 2003 954RR which is worthy of every unbelievable accolades put upon it. It’s that freakishly good.
And
The 2006 1000RR which is amazing in its own right.
I love motorcycles and I especially have a weak spot for Sport Bikes,
But the ones that catch my attention the most are FireBlades and the community has been pretty great.
Nothing but a shared Love for the Blade
good point well put mate, for me the series 1 pepperpot bike has always been my favourite of the blades, i still have the front end of one for a project bike 🙂Cheers for the comment. Ride Free 🙂
I had a 125cc 2 stroke Cagiva from the 1985. My first proper bike. Had it for a year, nothing ever broke on it and that bike lived deep in the redline 100% of the time.
great bikes 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
For a modern cult bike I would add my 2008 Suzuki B-King. Only a one year model in the US. It gathers a crowd at any event I ride it to. Fun level is off the scale! Styling was ahead of its time. Few believe it's really a 2008 model. 0-140 in 10sec but still puts through rush hour with ease.
great bikes they will find their place in time 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
My 1975 Honda CB 750F I bought as the 2nd owner after the original owner (my BF) was killed on her with just 966 miles on the OD in 1976. She now has 899k miles on her. RIDE FREE my friend and RIP Eric.
always remembered mate, well said,
Thanks that was interesting. And what a nice surprise to see Andy Tribble featured. I knew him long ago when he was still riding (and championing) an MZ TS250.
Glad you enjoyed it! small world :-)
I've been riding motorcycles all my life as my primary means of transport, ridden in all weathers. My top three in order of ownership were 1. The BSA A7SS 500 which was a reliable workhorse and a sidecar tug. No 2. was the much loved Royal Enfield 700 Super Meteor also a sidecar tug. No. 3 Is perhaps my favourite of them all, the Suzuki T500 Titan which I rode as a solo bike for many years and No.4 the Jawa 350 ridden solo and with sidecar. Finally No. 5 the amazing Kawasaki Vulcan Classic the cruiser that thinks its a sportbike and which I rode solo and also fitted with a Velorex sidecar to tug the missus in when long rides were the order of the day.
If I had to choose just the one I'd have to stick with the Suzuki because, for me, it was the perfect balance for daily rides and occasional backroad blasting. Its exactly the right size big enough for comfort yet light enough to be fun in all conditions and above all incredibly reliable. Absolutely bullet proof, easy to maintain, good looking and forgiving which last is important because more than once it saved me from myself by giving ample warning when it was being pushed too hard.
In fact all those bikes had that life saving character which I think is essential as we all make mistakes of judgement occasionally and road feel is vital to saving the plot before its too late. I am fond of combos (bikes with sidecars) for their ability to carry all sorts of extras as well as passengers, especially children and nervous elderly persons.
If theres one must have bike left to own its the new Enfield 650 Interceptor which thanks to my age (77) and buggered knees I would have to fit a sidecar to. Somehow I think its unlikely to happen but its top of my bucket list.
has 2 A7's, one full clubman and one a nail that had been used for a sidecar lol, the frame took some straightening :-) i always preferred them to the A10, and did many miles wet and dry, often lit by that wonderful 2 candle power headlight :-) have a great day my friend
Most enjoyable motorcycle channel, Well done .
thanks for your support 🙂Cheers for adding your bit too mate. Ride Free 🙂
Z900 thanks for the mention ,you are correct it is expensive but I worked hard my whole life and I ride it daily no show case .and I enjoyed your video
glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂 Theres plenty more on the channel and the website, let me know what you think. hope youll climb aboard. We do have a great bunch as subscribers and i can thoroughly recomend reading some of the comments too, some funny and most informative too. Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
The klr 650 is the definition of a cult motorcycle, I got a 2018 bough new in 2019 and absolutely love the bike! Enormous aftermarket support and many made to be hade cheap.
great bikes featured here ruclips.net/video/WikCG7WxPy8/видео.html 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
As a lad I remember looking at the MZ TS 250 thinking it was the ugliest thing on two wheels. But as I grew up I saw MZ clubs at meets, I have marvelled at the vast array of personalisation, creativity and enjoyment people obtain from the MZ. I was so wrong in my ignorance and arrogance of youth.
It maters little what you ride as long as you share the passion of riding. I salute you. Safe rides one and all 👍🤜
great sentiment mate, have a great week, and yep, i think most of us werent bright enough to see beyond that humpback tank and enclosed chain lol. enjoy the ride 🙂
Love your vids. Funny I have never owned any of the bikes you covered here. I did have a Yamaha SZR660 which had the makings of a great single but lost something in the translation that MZ seemed to have got right. In my fleet are a DR650 (About to ride around Oz) and a 1200 Bandit. Both are loved by many. The other bike I have with an amazing support group is the SR500. Stay upright and keep up the great work.
thanks for your support 🙂Cheers for adding your bit mate. Ride Free 🙂
I've never ridden a sportster. I did own a dyna that I got cheap and sold for profit. I did like it more than I expected and kept it for a few years but it wasn't for me. I liked the engine but it was uncomfortable. I like trail bike/ naked bike riding position. Sports bike are uncomfortable too but it's for a reason. The harley riding position it just because people that usually aren't really motorcycle riders think it looks cool. Also 29 degrees of rake is stupid on a road bike. Even though they are heavy and primitive, they could handle a lot better with some better geometry. And I wanted more hp for such a big engine. The torque was great. I loved launching it from the traffic lights with the back wheel spinning. But then there was always the letdown of no top end.
A good point well put mate 🙂My Dyna has fully adjustable suspension mid pegs twin discs, stage1 tune with screaming eagle pipes and no bling lol, so it does ok, but i know what you mean Cheers for the comment. Ride Free 🙂
@barebonesmc I raised the back of mine, with some longer shocks, and lowered the front by sliding the forks up in the triple trees. To take some rake out of it. It did help it change direction a bit better. They aren't terrible, but I would prefer that big tourqy twin in something more like a bonneville style bike. I think I would like the xr1200.
@@Tonymarony5113 being honest. Despite all the others the vstrom always gets used most 😊
Cheers for the great rundown... the last few bikes are the very foundations of the superbike era...owned them all...now a dyna is my main ride...love the vibes n torque 🎵✌
great bikes, i featured a dyna here ruclips.net/video/ZBbf0xF7TbU/видео.html 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
having had 3 harley sportster 2 883 and a 1200 never thought I would like any other bike but now own a royal enfield classic signals and I love it
enjoy it mate 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
Funny how so many 'parts bin' model bikes turned out to be some of the best motorcycles around.
Indeed 😊 long live the parts bin 🤣🤣
Another outstanding video, thanks. I'm partial to the late model HD Shovel Head bikes. I had a 1980 FXE, whi purchased in '82. It had the narrow tank with the clocks above the forks like a Sportster. It had about 3000 miles on it and cost me $3200. There were a few issues, the Kehin carburetor had a tendency to stall the motor at low speed, and for some reason when making a left hand turn. I replaced it with an SU from an old Austin Healey using an adapter I made in the machine shop I was working in. On first startup, it over revved and blew a hole in the back of the electronic ignition module. No sweat, I replaced it with a point set and was good to go. It never leaked a drop of oil, and took me everywhere I wanted to go. I truly loved that bike. Some idiot pulled out of a side street right in front of me and I had nowhere to go. T-boned the s.o.b. I wasn't hurt, but that black and chrome beauty was totalled.
ouch, hope alls well mate
@@barebonesmc Ahh, that was many years ago. I got over it, mostly. It is one of those things where you close your eyes and there it is again, in all its magnificence.
@@ericellquist7007 the joys mate, glad all is well have a good weekend
A sad end but glad you were ok mate
7:00 - 9:40 Old-mate fanging it on the RE, cows and all - legend! 👍🏻😁
I have a 2011 Sprint GT 1050 and can’t decide whether I love it or meh. The engineers went out of their way to make simple jobs complicated - remove all the body panels to swap out the LED taillight for example. But it’s a lot more fun than my 2016 T-120 and the triple soundtrack is glorious with a few knots on.
That one made me giggle too, had to include it, and a Great story 🙂Cheers for adding your bit mate. Ride Free 🙂
But for want of 2 access holes in the rear guard frame to get to the screws the dodgy taillight remains nearly 2 years on. 😏 Subscribed! 👍🏻
@@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus the joys lol, my Daytona has 36 different utterly ridiculous and unnecessary Triump Special Tools, im sure that and the factory tours of the factory that isnt a factory anymore are where they make their real money lol, have you seen my Triumph video? ruclips.net/video/dDpRBpZezDM/видео.html i am a long suffering owner lol
As a student almost 30 years ago I started riding on a Vespa 200cc scooter, which is also a cult bike with a huge following. I still have it, I only added 2 BMW's and a Jawa to the collection. In this video I loved the parts about the Triumph triples and the Royal Enfield, both are high on my wish list.
DR 650 club Australia is the best most supportive group I'm in
great bikes, dirt pgs rule 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
Seems like a legit bike; I was torn between it and the KLR for a small ADV/large dual sport.
@@onerider808 with the older KLR its a tough call, the newer ones just got too heavy, they loose the advantage they had, and the DR being air cooled has its advantages, but stuck in mud going slowly they can get bloody hot lol
I miss my DR650 every day.
A living thing ,I have my best friend ?,they are alive and have caricature , all motorcycles are indeed alive , not human , but part of you and me , as one thing , perfect bliss
Man (or Woman) and Machine together as one. Glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂 Theres plenty more on the channel and the website, let me know what you think. hope youll climb aboard. We do have a great bunch as subscribers and i can thoroughly recomend reading some of the comments too, some funny and most informative too. Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
Another great vid. I think due to the internet most bikes have got some kind of forum. Out of my 4 bikes i love my 2001 1150gs but the forums are not quite the most welcoming. When i first bought it, most rides ended up coming home on the back of a recovery truck, i was wondering were the bullet proof reliability was, so i joined a GS forum explained my problems, and how i was getting to the end of my tether & felt like just selling it, i did not get any useful info just a load of abuse and why did i buy one then etc etc. A world away from the good old yam LC club i used to be in back in the day. Lol never bothered with the GS forums again.
it is funny how different peoples experiences are, id agree completely as an ex LC rider :-) with the GS riders, i was being slated yesterday by someone for not including them, my experience, breaking through the defensive crust of the BMW GS forums was much harder than many, and in the flesh, they dont like my dirty scruffy bike or my less than refined words lol but they do have a loyal following, i just need to be able to pick my bike up on a muddy slope when ive gone arse over t^t lol and not need a loan every time i break something lol
@@barebonesmc its funny how the shiny new 1250GS owners ignore me because mine is a 2001 1150GS. I am old school, i stop to help anyone on a bike having problems and i nod to everyone but the 1250Gs crowd are a bit "stuck up" in that respect. When i am on my VFR other owners i meet cant wait to talk VFR's
@@cbrboy76 lol, i know that one, i giggle to myself inside, because ive had multiple bikes so long i get to experience the difference in reaction when im riding different bikes. eit can be profound, and just shows how shallow some people are, if its got 2 wheels thats fine by me, and yes, i nod at everyone, even car drivers if they are considerate lol. the one my partner always laughs at is me nodding to riders when im driving the van and they cant see me most of the time lol
We have chatted before. The Sydney-based NSW Laverda Club are at the moment on a mid 4000km ride from Sydney to Tasmania and back, mostly triples out of the 15 going but I think a few twins included. So locally they definitely get ridden far and hard. I have done 2 earlier trips but not this time sadly.
being honest mate, i seem to get on with the Aussie Laverda crew better than i do some of the English ones lol, did you see the SF2 ive just finished? i keep getting people giving me lists of what ive done wrong in their eyes lol and i know they arent so popular but i still miss my Zane hand grenade too lol, nothing ive ever ridden rides as nicely as the Zanes Laverdas
great video, I recognized that speedo instantly, my Raptor is a keeper, its getting on in years but always gets attention whenever i get it out, its great to explain to those curious few, what it is and how it came to be.. and fly in the face of the ducatisti snobbery,
Great story 🙂Cheers for adding your bit mate. the one i always got with the Navigator was, but its so small,, "not when you try and pass it mate" was my usual response lol. Ride Free 🙂
Hard to beat the amount of info & help available in various Hayabusa forums across the world.
Previous bike which I still have, ZRX1200R has a strong following also, particularly in the USA. Cult following actually. So many people making custom parts for that bike & it's 1100cc predecessor.
The ZRX definitely a future classic, the Busa has found its place, the video just isnt finished yet :-) next couple of weeks sometime :-)🙂Cheers for watching and for the comment mate. Ride Free 🙂
I cannot count the offers to buy my ZRX. Such a blast to ride. I can't imagine a better bike. The storage is insane. Have fun.
@@mikemet1744 the force is strong in the ZRX community 🙂
Hi. What about the Yamaha VStar n RoadStar line? The 650 VStar, 1100 VStar, 1602 and the final 1700 RoadStar. Air cooled line. Thank you 😎
great bikes, I had to stop somewhere though mate 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
Aaah...yes the venerable Kettle, Water Buffalo...Suzuki GT 750 3 cylinder 2-stroke liquid cooled from the early 1970s! Had many modern bikes but the GT750 puts a smile on my face every time out. They are reliable bikes. There is a loyal following who keep these bikes alive and roadworthy even though they are 50 years old!
We keep spare parts and whatever we can find stocked up to keep them going forever.
great bikes, I had to stop somewhere though mate 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
Those were the days. In the early 70s, rode a Z1 and had two riding buddies 1 with a "water buffalo" and the other with a XS 650. Rode both many times. That 650 was quick. Kept up with the Z1 until we reached speeds where we got smart and slowed down.
Can't ride any more, but still have one the most enjoyable MC. CB 1300, to my knowledge, not sold in the US.
Rad video! I appreciate your content. Im looking for a bike with great power to weight and I have been debating an Yamaha RD. I have a Harley, but I live in Milwaukee and its an Aermacchi Rapido, so not a real Harley 😂 Thanks for another coo video!
great bikes, depends on use and mileage you do among other things, plenty of choices though 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
Nice one mate. I thought I would skip the MZ piece, but watched the lot!!. I used to use Royal Enfield in TQ presentations (years ago) of how being convinced you've "Arrived" can be your downfall. Honda man really - 2 CB750's from 1969 - one Sandcast, one Diecast, an early Z1 from 1972 - and at the OTHER end of the spectrum, a 1973 CD175. They used to repulse me in my teen (Superdream) years - but what an absolute stunner to look at today........ Love the channel pal 👍
the CD175 is a great bike 🙂 Cheers for the support mate. Ride Free 🙂
Pity we don’t have cagiva and mz here in nz they look like great bikes.another great vid thanks.hi from New Zealand🇳🇿
Hi to New Zealand, Welcome aboard mate, enjoy the ride and cheers for the support
You know what all of these bikes have in common?
They're all super awesome and fun!
glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
I'm rather shocked no one has even mentioned the Honda VFR's.
great bikes,i feature them here ruclips.net/video/KF7vqFhRDA0/видео.html here ruclips.net/video/fBr4QONXBmU/видео.html and here ruclips.net/video/RkMPFU4QLzg/видео.html 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
Good list! I like it. I've ridden some of these bikes. Owned a couple. Looking forward to Royal Enfield promised 650 twin. Currently enjoying a 2019 Ducati 797 Monster.
The Monster's are great bikes 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
It's interesting how we all have our personal experiences because it was my own experience of the Sportster Sickness group who put me off ever owning a Sportster. The Honda CBF1000 and the old CB500 twin have a good ownership following on facebook who are always happy to help with secondhand parts or advice with a wealth of knowledge about the models. I've also had a decent experience with groups for the new Bonneville T120 but I don't think quite as good as the Hondas.
Yeah, guys who ride and have a harley in the collection are 1 thing.. Harley guys on the other hand, are generally a breed all of their own. Enough to put most people off
@@stevematthews4092 They certainly are a breed apart.
As you say, interesting the difference,, the CB500 owners would have been in there without doubt if i hadnt already included the biike in the bombproof bikes video, i probably should have mentioned it at the beginning with the Vstrom etc. with the various Triumph owners, as with the Harleys i think there is a defensive crust you have to break through at times :-) but once you do its a different story. What i found to be fair, is that meeting people in a forum and actually talking to them in person can reveal a very different story too, especially if i turn up on a battered old bike covered in mud with different coloured panels where ive just replaced a broken bit with something i picked up and not got around to respray lol, enjoy the ride
Mike, we can’t let a bunch of...(how shall I say this delicately?) fucktards dictate our motorcycle choices.
Cagivas had Suzuki engines - Raptor and Navigator at least.
some had Suzuki, some Rotax and others their own engines, they had a well developed R&D centre that designed and built all the race bikes and the tech trickled down as always 🙂Cheers for watching and for the comment mate. Ride Free 🙂
I'm so glad I found your site over here in Iowa, USA! A H-D, Yamaha and Honda owner (it's a great sickness). There is a KZ900 survivor bike not 2 miles from my house, the original owner rides it all season. Ain't exactly pretty, ain't exactly quiet, but runs like stink! If you ever want to ride in America, give me a call, the welcome mat is out.
Subscribed and thanx. 👍
Welcome aboard mate, enjoy the ride and cheers for the invitation, you never know
I'm curious about your take on Buells, if you ever tried some of em ^^
ive got a lot of respect for Eric Buell, I tried a Ulysesse but it wasnt right for what I ride, and a mate had a cyclone which to be honest, was the only bike ive ever known that shook more bolts loose than my old DR600 lol, great to ride, but shares in Loctite was a must lol
@@barebonesmc touche with the Loctite 😄 u still need it in the XB family.
Ulysses is good all-rounder, but the tourer XT version is better imo with the suspension and lower ride height.
The ol tubulars are finicky but would love to have one 😁
great bikes they will find their place in time 🙂
I really ought to get my Jota back in one piece.
do it mate, the SF2 took me far too long ;-)
@@barebonesmc Well it's been in pieces for 40 years now, and I'm not sure where all the bits are, but who knows, if I clear the garage out, maybe it's all there somewhere.
@@delboy1727 honestly mate, this SF2 (and i say that loosely) arrived in a pile of oily boxes having not run since 79. its nothing i would have taken on under normal circumstances (a long story) at many points i thought i would never get it done, but it finally is, so there is always hope lol
DRZ community’s are amazing, if you ride off road, street or a squid there are many groups and forums. As the bike is still produced (not sold in Europe) and not changed there are always new owners asking the same question ‘what oil do I use’ but these are always answered although sometimes there are sarcastic remakes 😂
I also own two Zx7r and the forums and groups cover both road and track - I have had many questions as I am restoring one and I get loads of replies.
Both great bikes, I had to stop somewhere though mate 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
Another great video. I must agree with the sportster sickness thing. I had a 2009 1200c and loved it. I like you changed it out for a dyna. 2015 wg. Just because I rode two up a bit then. Well after years on and im looking at geting another evo sporster for the shed.
enjoy it mate 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
Yamaha xv1000TR1. not a cult classic in nz, there are only 3 on the road here, although turning them into cafe racers seems to be a thing overseas. I do a bit of gravel riding, nice light stock bike, more power and torque than my old cb750 at less revs, air cooled short stroke v twin, enclosed chain, good monoshock, a beauty of a five speed box, superb mid range, will rumble around or muscle up with a twist of the wrist. Would be interested to see you ride one if you get the opportunity. Great show!
great bikes, I featured the TR1 here 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
More than 3 ! I have 2 and know of others , 12 all-up I believe . And Yes.. it's one of my favorite bikes . I have opened-up the-exhaust and air-box, put bearings on the-cams and a host of other little-things that all made it run better , putting-out over 70hp now . Virago-1100 inner-valve-springs are next along with a different mild-port-job Dave nz
Hi good vids, you talk about bike community s , I have a Suzuki GSX 750 Inazuma , I live in Kenya and believe I have the only one here , I would love to talk to other owners.
Welcome aboard mate, i dont know of a specific Inazuma community, but im sure there will be one. otherwise, this one is a great Suzuki forum oldskoolsuzuki.info/forums/topic/15846-suzuki-gsx750-inazuma-rougherratic-idle-please-help-ive-done-almost-everything/
enjoy the ride and cheers for the support
Awesome footage!!
glad you enjoyed it mate 🙂Cheers for watching. Ride Free 🙂
The yamaha fj1100/1200. The 86 fj1200 was my first motorcycle. I put 14,000 miles on it. In 2 1/2 months. Then totaled it out. When a cb1100 crashed in front of me around 135mph. Then owned many other bikes. Came back to the fj1200 when my buddy offered me his 86 fj1200 with 10,000 miles on it. That was in storage for many years. Now out of the 13 bikes that I own. 7 are fjs. They were the only engine allowed in the legend race cars. So until a couple of years ago you could get a brand new crate motor from yamaha. RPM. manufacturers fj specific parts. And also stocks most parts for the old fjs. My latest projects are a turbo fj1200. And resurrecting an 85 vmax with 4,100 miles on it that's been in storage for 24years.
great bikes, i featured the FJ11 here ruclips.net/video/c4n0iL9mUW8/видео.html 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂
I'd like to bring Moto Morini to your attention. Technically amazing motor! Sadly, the 500 S suffers from a weak gearbox. But the story is worth a closer look. As well as the spanish Sanglas. Never owned one of both brands. But they just came to my mind.
A hint about MZ: a guy in Poland combined 2 250 2-stroke Motors to build a 500ccm twin. The same manner, in which the 500ccm Ossa Yankee was built (It was the wish of the US importer. Thus the name).
These brands and bikes are surely worth some research. Maybe some readers here can already provide more information.
Greetings from the far north of Germany!
i do know them relatively well, i featured the Corsaro in this video ruclips.net/video/9frunVVZcHI/видео.html great bikes 🙂 Cheers for watching mate. Ride Free 🙂