lets see-
1st bike-
1980 yamaha xs1100j midnight special
pretty bike, fun to ride presently in Vader's posession
not *quite* in this nice condition
2nd bike
1986 yamaha radian 600
greal little towner- but not as much fun for x-country, but quick.
rebuilt it for an ex- shes playing w/ it someplace in MN
3rd bike
1982 honda silverwing 500cc
hated the rear brake- almost killed me on the test drive
sold it to vader 2 days later
after rebuilding it a few times w/ vader he eventually sold it.
had an awesome custom seat
4th bike
1986 honda rebel 450
cute little bike- too small for my taste- ok for commuting to school n back. great looker- and women like driving it.
presently in VA w/ the cutest lipstick lesbian i've ever had the pleasure of meeting. or photographing.
5th bike
ANOTHER 1986 yamaha radian 600
<i'll spare you another pic>
what can i say? cheap- bullitproof, fast n fun!
presently on the west side of town in a buddys garage- he occasionally rides it.. just now it needs a little work- may just sell it to him and use the $ for somthing else. that or pull parts for the one in MN.
6th bike
1993 yamaha gts 1000
GREAT FUN!!
not as good a looker (classically) as the midnight special. must be the seat. the mirrors only do you any good if you have a hand fettish, and the sport bike handlebars are a bit much for a long trip, and i DETEST the bright blue seat the previous owner put on it...
BUT
it has a modified fzr1000 125hp racing engine 0-60 in less than 3, fuel injection, ABS 60-0 in less than 80 feet, single sided front suspension that rides like a dream, & givi hardcases.
mirrors and handlebars as well as seat are up for replacement soon as i have a little extra $..
still looking for my next one-- was thinking of a rotary engine.
i like the odd stuff.
well- thats my collection- of bikes anyway..
derk.