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madjbs · 07-10-2009, 10:27 PM

First two, I was too young to have a license for, so I just used them on our own land and nearby country lanes.

1st

Honda 70cc Monkey Bike

2nd

Honda H100

First Bike I could legally drive on the road was this

Yamaha DT50MX

Finally I bought one of these, a fantastic bike!

Yamaha XT600 Tenere, I still have it garaged in the UK.

robuzo · 14-10-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by madjbs

First two, I was too young to have a license for, so I just used them on our own land and nearby country lanes.

1st

Honda 70cc Monkey Bike

That was my first, too, when I was 11. Used to ride it on the beach. Kind of pig, and hard to steer because of those fat tires. I used to crash it regularly.

Next bike for me:

Loved that bike.

Marmite the Dog · 07-10-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mobs00

Marmite, are the two red horns on the front of your bike for your safety or for the safety of other motorists?

They're loud, unlike the original ones.

Quote:

Originally Posted by the dogcatcher

Like your bike marmite, sort of baby VMAX.

More like a baby VF1100S.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norton

1961 BSA B40 SS90. 343 cc, 4 stroke, single cylinder. Bought it new.

But your only needed one wheel, if I remember correctly...

Norton · 07-10-2009, 10:48 PM

You remember well but that was about 5 bikes later when they required a special license for MCs.

melvbot · 08-10-2009, 12:34 AM

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four
Stroke: 4
Power: 72.00 HP (52.6 kW)) [at] 10000 RPM
Compression: 10.0:1
Bore x stroke: 58.5 x 55.7 mm (2.3 x 2.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 2
Fuel control: DOHC
Cooling system: Air
Gearbox: 6-speed

Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 212.0 kg (467.4 pounds)

Chassis and dimensions
Front tyre dimensions: 90/90-18
Rear tyre dimensions: 110/90-18
Front brakes: Dual disc
Rear brakes: Single disc
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: 198.0 km/h (123.0 mph)

Loved that bike even though it wasnt that fast. I hit top speed on it at 4 am going to work one morning.

DrAndy · 07-10-2009, 11:54 PM

my first bike was a monkey bike

a 50cc dwarf machine that I used to ride to school

a bit like the Di Blasi modern bike

Di Blasi of America - FOLDING MOTORCYCLE MOTOR BIKE MINIBIKE MOTORBIKE MOPED COLLAPSABLE MOTORSCOOTER PORTABLE SCOOTER MINI-BIKES MINI BIKE PRIVATE PILOTS BOATS SAILING RECREATION TOURISTS ACCESSORIES TRAVEL AIRPLANES ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE

great fun

astasinim · 08-10-2009, 12:09 AM

KX80

Looked no where near as nice as this one when I got it, and looked even worse when i`d finished with it.

pesky tourist · 19-10-2009, 02:16 AM

125cc Harley-Davidson (Italian-made) in 1969/70? Can't remember what year the bike was made.

thaicbr · 27-10-2009, 01:27 AM

ummm my 1st bike a Yammie fizzy if i remember correctly. Fun little bike at the time.

Marmite the Dog · 08-10-2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melvbot

I hit top speed on it at 4 am going to work one morning.

Did you poo your pants?

melvbot · 08-10-2009, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Quote:

Originally Posted by melvbot

I hit top speed on it at 4 am going to work one morning.

Did you poo your pants?

When I saw the blue lights I did. I got stopped doing 120-ish in a 40 and let off with a stern warning, doubt it would happen much nowadays.

the dogcatcher · 08-10-2009, 12:50 AM

Come on fave rave bikes and why? CX 500 for me. Armchair on wheels and non too shabby in the corners.

friscofrankie · 08-10-2009, 12:53 AM

Summer of '67 I was 15 with a learner permit. We were allowed to ride a motorcycle without passenger. I bought a '51 Pan Head with mousetrap, gold metalflake sportster tanke (2.2 gal) ribbed rear fende, bates seat, flanders #0 bars and a sissy bar about 10 inches high. It had 4" over forks. It cost $150.00 US.

it was a day, maybe two, later; It got away from me. bent the forks under hitting an exceptionally tall curb and at a somewhat less than prudent speed. I got a '59 BSA road rocket after that. Kept that bike for a couple years.

Loy Toy · 08-10-2009, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Did you poo your pants?

Why would he suffer that embarrassment mate?????...........unless his first bike was pink of course.

My first bike was a (90cc I think) Honda step-through with push bike pedals on it and at the age of 10.

I dove the thing into the ground trying to use it as a trail bike and it just died one day in the mud and sludge never to reemerge from the garage. Great fun though!

Wallalai · 08-10-2009, 01:05 AM

Yamaha 125 DTMX back in 1984

S Landreth · 08-10-2009, 01:28 AM

^^Mine (at 15 years old) was a Yamaha 125 also. Like I have posted once before, in Florida you had to be at least 16 to ride anything more than 5 break horsepower, so we changed the stickers from 125 to 90. Never got caught, but a motorcycle cop in the neighborhood questioned me about the size of the bike.

I think he knew.

ItsRobsLife · 08-10-2009, 01:51 AM

Yamaha RD125LC Mk1 in white. Loved it, tuned it, rode it 'til I killed it.

melvbot · 08-10-2009, 01:54 AM

^ I still lust after 350LC's. Mate of mine had one but never had a go on it, saw one the other day, mint condition, great little bike.

ItsRobsLife · 08-10-2009, 02:16 AM

Yes the RD350LC is a classic, a real '80s icon it was revolutionary and unbeatable back then,
well unless you had a RD500LC and could stay on it long enough.

Good thread this gets you thinking, your first bike was always a passionate affair.

plorf · 08-10-2009, 02:28 AM

Must spread some rep before giving it to Marmite again.. anyway, I like your bike, it's just the colour... Own a Honda VT 500C which in many way is similar.. can see it in my Swiss MB travel thread.

08-10-2009, 12:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
melvbot Gadgetologist Last Online: Today 04:22 PM Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yoo K Posts: 5,344	Engine and transmission Displacement: 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches) Engine type: In-line four Stroke: 4 Power: 72.00 HP (52.6 kW)) [at] 10000 RPM Compression: 10.0:1 Bore x stroke: 58.5 x 55.7 mm (2.3 x 2.2 inches) Valves per cylinder: 2 Fuel control: DOHC Cooling system: Air Gearbox: 6-speed Transmission type final drive: Chain Physical measures Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 212.0 kg (467.4 pounds) Chassis and dimensions Front tyre dimensions: 90/90-18 Rear tyre dimensions: 110/90-18 Front brakes: Dual disc Rear brakes: Single disc Speed and acceleration Top speed: 198.0 km/h (123.0 mph) Loved that bike even though it wasnt that fast. I hit top speed on it at 4 am going to work one morning. __________________ The Geek Shall Inherit The Earth

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DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Today 04:18 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 12,854	my first bike was a monkey bike a 50cc dwarf machine that I used to ride to school a bit like the Di Blasi modern bike Di Blasi of America - FOLDING MOTORCYCLE MOTOR BIKE MINIBIKE MOTORBIKE MOPED COLLAPSABLE MOTORSCOOTER PORTABLE SCOOTER MINI-BIKES MINI BIKE PRIVATE PILOTS BOATS SAILING RECREATION TOURISTS ACCESSORIES TRAVEL AIRPLANES ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE great fun __________________ keep 'em coming

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pesky tourist Hua Hin Last Online: 19-10-2009 02:27 AM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chiang Khong Posts: 15	First bike with a clutch 125cc Harley-Davidson (Italian-made) in 1969/70? Can't remember what year the bike was made.

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thaicbr Phuket Last Online: 02-11-2009 08:39 PM Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 21	1st ummm my 1st bike a Yammie fizzy if i remember correctly. Fun little bike at the time.

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friscofrankie Northern Hermit Last Online: 21-11-2009 09:14 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 7,397	Summer of '67 I was 15 with a learner permit. We were allowed to ride a motorcycle without passenger. I bought a '51 Pan Head with mousetrap, gold metalflake sportster tanke (2.2 gal) ribbed rear fende, bates seat, flanders #0 bars and a sissy bar about 10 inches high. It had 4" over forks. It cost $150.00 US. it was a day, maybe two, later; It got away from me. bent the forks under hitting an exceptionally tall curb and at a somewhat less than prudent speed. I got a '59 BSA road rocket after that. Kept that bike for a couple years. __________________ For art to exist, for any sort of aesthetic activity to exist, a certain physiological precondition is indispensable: intoxication. insanity... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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madjbs Wat Sra Si Last Online: Today 11:08 AM Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangkok Posts: 912	First two, I was too young to have a license for, so I just used them on our own land and nearby country lanes. 1st Honda 70cc Monkey Bike 2nd Honda H100 First Bike I could legally drive on the road was this Yamaha DT50MX Finally I bought one of these, a fantastic bike! Yamaha XT600 Tenere, I still have it garaged in the UK.

07-10-2009, 10:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Norton Days Work Done! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roiet Posts: 11,548	You remember well but that was about 5 bikes later when they required a special license for MCs.

08-10-2009, 12:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
astasinim Small Member Last Online: Today 03:24 PM Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,057	KX80 Looked no where near as nice as this one when I got it, and looked even worse when i`d finished with it.

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the dogcatcher Thailand Expat Last Online: Today 03:59 PM Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,078	Come on fave rave bikes and why? CX 500 for me. Armchair on wheels and non too shabby in the corners.

08-10-2009, 01:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
Wallalai Mactard Last Online: Today 01:47 PM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Moo 2 Posts: 2,376	Yamaha 125 DTMX back in 1984

08-10-2009, 01:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
S Landreth Guest Member Last Online: Today 08:57 AM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Khon Kaen Posts: 1,292	^^Mine (at 15 years old) was a Yamaha 125 also. Like I have posted once before, in Florida you had to be at least 16 to ride anything more than 5 break horsepower, so we changed the stickers from 125 to 90. Never got caught, but a motorcycle cop in the neighborhood questioned me about the size of the bike. I think he knew. __________________ Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.

08-10-2009, 01:51 AM	#17 (permalink)
ItsRobsLife Dislocated Member Last Online: Today 03:12 AM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The thin ice of modern life. Posts: 1,842	Yamaha RD125LC Mk1 in white. Loved it, tuned it, rode it 'til I killed it.

08-10-2009, 01:54 AM	#18 (permalink)
melvbot Gadgetologist Last Online: Today 04:22 PM Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yoo K Posts: 5,344	^ I still lust after 350LC's. Mate of mine had one but never had a go on it, saw one the other day, mint condition, great little bike.

08-10-2009, 02:16 AM	#19 (permalink)
ItsRobsLife Dislocated Member Last Online: Today 03:12 AM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The thin ice of modern life. Posts: 1,842	Yes the RD350LC is a classic, a real '80s icon it was revolutionary and unbeatable back then, well unless you had a RD500LC and could stay on it long enough. Good thread this gets you thinking, your first bike was always a passionate affair.

08-10-2009, 02:28 AM	#20 (permalink)
plorf Royal Barges Last Online: 21-11-2009 06:21 AM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Switzerland / Chiang Mai / BKK Posts: 956	Must spread some rep before giving it to Marmite again.. anyway, I like your bike, it's just the colour... Own a Honda VT 500C which in many way is similar.. can see it in my Swiss MB travel thread.

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