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Lets dream a bit

26 posts Started 3 Sep 2016 Last recovered post 30 Sep 2016 Wayback Machine snapshot 14 Jul 2017
#1 keny Thread starter

So I´m a bit bored, recovering from a bad crash on my MTB (over bar, head in base rocks...helmet cracked...) I had some 10 day back and just have to stay still. What can you do, well do plans and dream. All need a dream to live for right.

So what would you dream of if you had a Garage that fits in max 5 bikes and 50000€/$/£ on your account for bikes/parts/tools?

My Garage would hold my current RC24 that I would restore better than I now will, Trade my Yamaha XT600Z Tenere for a Honda XRV650 Africa Twin, buy a RC30!

The thing I can´t be sure about is if I would keep the 3rd gen and repaint it RED or sell and buy a 2 stroke...Yamaha TZR250(2MA)...or early Suzuki RGV250.....Ofcorse I could do both, still would be 5 bikes, but I would like a hard core enduro bikes as well, a 250cc 2 stroker...new or used the money left would decide. KTM 250 EXC would be high on my list :beer:

I give you the ball..................

#2 3dcycle

gen 3, gen 4, gen 5, gen 6, gen 8. done and done. mod as needed/ wanted

#3 jhenley17

2016 R1 to act stupid on. I'd be happy with just a Graves full system.

Tuono 1100 for everyday use

Used R6 for track and eventually race

RD350 just cuz

8th gen is already mine, just throw some mods at it.


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#4 3dcycle

had the rd 250, 350 and 400 fun bikes, these days I rather ride than work on them though, still fine.... ok I need a bigger garage in my dream, 5 bikes just does not cut it.

#5 LangoPTC

In addition to the 2007 VFR I would add:

a 3rd gen,

ST1300

F4i

Shadow Phantom.

#6 jhenley17

Man... 5 just doesn't leave room for the RC51 or any dirt bikes. Or a real tourer.


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#7 keny Thread starter
4 hours ago, jhenley17

Man... 5 just doesn't leave room for the RC51 or any dirt bikes. Or a real tourer.


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Well I try to keep the dream close to reality. Who would have time to ride more than 5 bikes regularly ?

#9 jhenley17
keny Well I try to keep the dream close to reality. Who would have time to ride more than 5 bikes regularly ?



Not seriously complaining. Hard to pick 5 bikes on a fantasy budget, though.


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#10 Mikey

1999 VFR 800

KTM Super Duke GT

CRF250L

R100 GS

HD Low Rider S

#12 jhenley17
3dcycle had the rd 250, 350 and 400 fun bikes, these days I rather ride than work on them though, still fine.... ok I need a bigger garage in my dream, 5 bikes just does not cut it.



Maybe I'd get over it, but I want to try a fun, 2-stroke sport bike. A Kawi triple would be even better, but probably even more expensive and fickle.


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#13 3dcycle

Everyone should try a two stroke. If I had the money and the space I would have more of them. It's too bad they cost so much now.

#14 Quibble

I'd get different types of bikes for all situations.
Keep 2014 VFR800
BMW K1600 GT for touring
Honda CRF230F
Suzuki SV650
Grom


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#15 Bent

Being a dud, my garage already holds one VFR (interceptor?) in it and that's all I want.  That's enough after it holding four motorcycles for a while.  

#18 keny Thread starter

I just realised myself I have 5 bikes right now! :ohmy:

- 1986 Honda VFR750F (ongoing light restauration)

- 1986 Honda CBX750F (ongoing light restauration)

- 1989 Yamaha XT600Z Tenere (ready to race!)

- 1990 Yamaha XT600Z Tenere (as parts in boxes at moment)

- 1984 KTM 125GS (engine in parts for rebuild)

Oh well.... :cool:

#19 SEBSPEED

I already have...

1 - 1981 CB900F resto mod

2 - VFR800

3 - VFR streetfighter (naked/upright)

4 - Suzuki GSXR 7/11 turbo streetfighter

5 - CRF150F

Dirt bike will get bigger/become legal once my son does...

Would like to add a sidecar option for the CB and a sporty cage of the 4 wheel type, or of my own design.

#20 VFR4Lee

I'm thinking 8th gen VFR DLX with Honda bags, recent Ducati Monster, and keep my newer Aprilia Tuono.

Although the older one rocks! So.....  Maybe a newer V4 model. :unsure:

Use the rest of the money to pay a mechanic to come over once or twice a month to maintain so I can ride more.

Hey, I'm not Jay Leno here. Three is maybe a bit much in terms of how much time I have to ride. Two might be better in reality (what's that?).

Also break down and hire a gardener to free up time spent mowing and such for more riding.  :beer:

#23 Africord

Keep 2002 VFR                                       $4,000 (Purchased in 2010)

2008 KTM 450 EXC                                  $6,000 estimate      

Kawasaki Concours 14 (2010 and later)     $8,500 estimate

2016 CRF1000L                                     $16,000 estimate
1979 CB750F Supersport                         $7,000 estimate

Bike Total $41,500

Shop Set up:

No Mar Tire Changer   $1,000
Abba Pro Sky Lift         $1,000

Air Compressor           $1,500
Tire Stash                   $2,000
Tools and Storage       $3,000

Shop Total $8,500

Grand Total $50,000 USD

Yes, I'm an accountant in my day job. 

#24 luvtoleanit

I'm already at that amount.  VFR1200, Crossplane R1, Zuma 125.  I want a 1299s, which would blow the $ amount out of the water :(

#25 keny Thread starter
9 hours ago, V4 Rosso

Haven't decided about the fifth bike yet, maybe keep a spot open for the long awaited VFR literbike :cool:

Ha, I think the € 50k budget goes a bike :goofy: ....and for 5th bike, you got a trusty 3rd gen for every day duty as trips :wheel: Can`t give away that :biggrin:

#26 V4 Rosso
3 hours ago, keny

Ha, I think the € 50k budget goes a bike :goofy: .

Ah, right, forgot about the €50K limit. In my dreams my debit card is limitless :tongue:

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