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Author:  Steve [ Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:03 pm ]
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What was your first motorcycle?

My first legal street bike, "way back" in 1977 or 78, the bike I learned to ride the streets on, was a 1972 Kawasaki H1B

First "motorcycle" I ever had was a 3.5HP Tecumseh "tiller" powered beast that I believe came from either Montgomery Wards or JC Penny, I do remember it had a gold frame, I think.....

Earliest experiences came on friends Honda Z50's, a CT70's and a Steen 100 (Private label Hodaka).

Author:  Jackman [ Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:34 pm ]
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First two wheel motorized was a mini bike of unknown make it had a glass fuel bowl under the tank, ran good really slow, first street legal was a Honda SL125 a true dog of a bike I road in the dirt only, first road bike was a 77 KH400 it was a blast to ride to school jr and senior year.

Author:  Retro 3 [ Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:46 pm ]
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Had several used bikes until '72.
My first 'New Bike' was a 1972 Kawasaki 100, G5, yellow.
My Dad suprised me at Christmas.
I kept the brochures and remember the 'Tri-Stars'

Author:  Jim [ Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:51 pm ]
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My first and only motorcycle is my current '72 H2, that I bought from the original owner in '78. I enjoyed taking my licence test on it.

Author:  husson73 [ Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:24 am ]
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you means motorcycle so moped doen't count :mrgreen:
Motobecane D 45 S 125 cc 4 stroke :!: 3 gear box with the change on the tank 1956 model year when was 15 years old on 1971 :shh: (legal age at this time for bike driving licence was 16 years old :twisted:
picture of a similar one here
http://www.motobecane-club-de-france.org/d45.php
first new motorcycle Yamaha 125cc AS3 Europa twin two stroke :thumbup: on 1972 after have got my bike driving licence :mrgreen:

Author:  ZERO [ Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:10 am ]
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1969 Honda Cb350 (6 volt). Bought from my math teacher for $150 in 1977. He had parked it in about 1973. I got it running on four year old gas! Then the head pipes fell off!! Slightly faster than the wild dogs that chased me around Rock Hill S. Carolina. MINI BIKES, MOPEDS BEFORE THAT..............

Author:  rotortech [ Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:54 am ]
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1970(?) Honda CL450. I bought it wrecked and brought it back to life. That started a life-long habit. I have only purchased one new bike in my life.

Author:  1971Kaw500 [ Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:37 am ]
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1967 Hodaka Ace 90. I just loved the chrome tank.


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Author:  RODH2 [ Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:58 am ]
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'68 Suzuki T500 'Cobra' - then the triples........... :shock: :?

Author:  Walms [ Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:30 am ]
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I bought this in 1978... I milked allot of cows to save up the $680 price tag!
I wish I could buy another new one now for the same price!!!

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