I actually got two bikes at the same time as first bikes. Still have them. One is a '72 CB750K2, the other is a '74 CB740K4. Now, I have about 8 bikes. All Honda SOHC4s!
Bud in New Orleans >From: "Brian Hoover" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: What was your first bike? >Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 11:45:00 -0700 (MST) > >A little off topic, but my first bike was probably why I'm so obsessed with >my 750's. My father bought me a Kawasaki 75cc off my neighbor who grew out >it ( he used to pick it up and throw it over fences that he couldn't get >around- little bike, big guy) . My father bought it after a long " >convincing"( please, please, please...) period for $75. My parents were >schooled in "the motorcycles are too dangerous" school of thinking. Got it >on Easter morning. I don't remember the model number, but it had handle >bars that would fold down, was orange and had "Beth" scratched into the >gas >tank. I was 10 years old. > >The bike was in great running shape when I got it but was in need of some >TLC. My father owned three tools; a hammer and a regular and Phillips >screwdriver. So when working on the bike, I lacked guidance and tools ( I >envied those kids with mechanical minded fathers). I did horrible things to >the bike as I tried to jerry-rig all sorts of problems. Long story short, >the bike started to need maintenance and I grew out of it quickly. Sold it >for $15. > >It went through a slow progression of cubic centimeters - a CB 125cc, and >an >RD250cc. When I got my first 1973 750, I was eager to undo all the wrongs >I >did to that poor Kawi. I've restored the 73 and now I'm restoring a 69 KO >750. Have the frame powdercoated and I'm polishing every nut and bolt as >she goes back together. I still don't have enough tools, but I'm not sure >anyone does? > >I may be getting my first new bike this Spring. I'm looking at a BMW >R1200c >( sorry Honda). If this happens, I would love to trade my 73 750 ( >cosmetically restored) for a CB77 Super Hawk in likewise state. > >Not sure if this is a tired thread , but was just wondering how the rest >of >you got into riding bikes? > >Brian Hoover >Cedar City, Utah >1973K3, 1969KO, 750's > > _________________________________________________________________ Learn how to choose, serve, and enjoy wine at Wine @ MSN. http://wine.msn.com/
