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    Bike #3. When will it end???

    Have an opportunity to get a VMax. I've been hot for these since they came out. The only thing I think I wanted more was an Eddie Lawson Replica. This one is a 1997. I should be getting it in the next week or so. After 3 years, I finally got the rotation riding down on the two I have. Not sure how it's going to work with 3. I guess I'll find out. This one only has 13,000 miles on it. Windshield will have to go.



    1982 GS1100 G converted by Motorcyclist magazine in 1986 to be a tribute to the Wes Cooley replica. 1982 Honda 900F. 1997 Yamaha VMax.
    Also owned: 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900, 1972 Honda 750 K, 1976 Yamaha XS 650, 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 MKII, 1978 Kawasaki SR 650. Current cage is a 2001 Mustang Bullitt in Dark Highland Green. Bought new in Sept. 2001.

    #2
    windshields are fine get a small one. I forget the cool name for them. its only bikes not mistresses.
    1983 GS 550 LD
    2009 BMW K1300s

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      #3
      Originally posted by Deuce View Post
      Windshield will have to go.
      Try it before you ditch it. That one is small enough that you barely see it, but will still do a decent job of deflecting bugs and small road debris away from your torso. You may actually come to enjoy its presence.

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        #4
        I would say that 3 bikes is not too many.
        But any more than 3 batterys is too many.
        And any more than 3 insurance policys is too many (especailly in Michigan with $200 uninsured/catastrophic charge per vehical).

        Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
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          #5
          Originally posted by Redman View Post
          I would say that 3 bikes is not too many.
          But any more than 3 batterys is too many.
          And any more than 3 insurance policys is too many (especailly in Michigan with $200 uninsured/catastrophic charge per vehical).
          I have my two current bikes licensed as antiques, so I only have to license them every 5 years. GEICO charges me $100 a year for insurance on both (liability only.) Not sure what it's going to go up to with the 3rd bike. I'm not anti-windshield, but I just don't like this style.


          1982 GS1100 G converted by Motorcyclist magazine in 1986 to be a tribute to the Wes Cooley replica. 1982 Honda 900F. 1997 Yamaha VMax.
          Also owned: 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900, 1972 Honda 750 K, 1976 Yamaha XS 650, 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 MKII, 1978 Kawasaki SR 650. Current cage is a 2001 Mustang Bullitt in Dark Highland Green. Bought new in Sept. 2001.

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            #6
            Originally posted by Deuce View Post
            Have an opportunity to get a VMax. I've been hot for these since they came out. The only thing I think I wanted more was an Eddie Lawson Replica. This one is a 1997. I should be getting it in the next week or so. After 3 years, I finally got the rotation riding down on the two I have. Not sure how it's going to work with 3. I guess I'll find out. This one only has 13,000 miles on it. Windshield will have to go.

            The tank is very small, but once you nail it, hang on and make sure you're on a straight road and you wont care how small the tank is anymore.
            GSRick
            No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.

            Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
            Have some bikes ready for us when we meet up.

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              #7
              I have 6 bikes on my Geico policy, all 1100cc & larger (liability only) $204 pr yr., $49 pr.yr. for plates. Too many bikes, but don't know which to get rid of, probably the 2005 bandit should go first, least pleasure to ride. Not a fan of windshields, but my GSX1100G has a small one & I'm not taking it off. Now for the V Max, I never wanted one, didn't know exactly what they were, except big HP, not a sport bike, not a disco cruiser, not a standard, & what are those little hood scoops? are they actual hood scoops? They must be pretty nice & desirable bikes, as they've been making them, I think consistantly, since the mid 80's, just not my type. A buddy of mine had an "85" model V Max, a couple of yrs back, & sold it on Ebay, to a guy in Austrailia. They've got to be great bikes, & congrats on your purchase. Hope it's all good.
              1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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                #8
                It might never end!!! Got a call earlier today from a guy that I just bought a 1982 Honda Ft500 Ascot from a couple weeks ago. He has another one that he was going to keep but decided that he was never riding again and just wanted it to go to a good home. This one was in slightly rougher shape but still less than 6500 miles on the clock. Going to pick it up on Sunday! So...….I guess for me.....It does not end at 3!
                Ron
                When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
                1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
                1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
                1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
                1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                  #9
                  Now the search begins for a FV500 Ascot, it's illegal to own one without the other.
                  1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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                    #10
                    I'll probably be illegal then.....never cared for the v-twin version. I just like the big thumpers! The new one will be for sale soon...….. I hope!
                    Ron
                    When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
                    1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
                    1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
                    1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
                    1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                      #11
                      The ascot is a nice bike go get it
                      1983 GS 550 LD
                      2009 BMW K1300s

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                        #12
                        Im up to 14 and I have sworn " this is the last one " around bike 5 or 6.
                        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                          #13
                          How many is enough? just one more.

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                            #14
                            I have 3 on the road.
                            1 - 81 XJ750J that I'm actually going to bobber out for it's too far gone for a proper rebuild... (I'm not spending over $2K on a $100 bike to restore it)
                            1 08 GSX650F which is going to be set up for occasional track days...
                            So if I do it right I'll have 5 by the end of the season...
                            Jedz Moto
                            1980 Suzuki GS1000G
                            1988 Honda GL1500-6
                            2018 Triumph Bonneville T120-
                            2020 Honda Monkey Z125
                            2001 Honda Insight - 65MPG
                            Originally posted by Hayabuser
                            Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by B.C.G.S. View Post
                              How many is enough? just one more.
                              That depends on available storage space. I've got them in my garage, outside the garage in the family room and in my parents barn. The latter is for when my memory drops. I can have an awesome massive barn find in the future.
                              GSRick
                              No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.

                              Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
                              Have some bikes ready for us when we meet up.

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