So how many different bikes do you need?

[isaac]

I came to the realization that despite having two bikes and sharing a third with my brother, it's not really the right combo. By all logic we should be getting rid of our first bike, a Suzuki GZ250, but we haven't. It's the only one he has even partial ownership in, and I know that selling it would be his excuse to never ride again because he's a wuss like that.

But I have two of my own, and that's just not enough.

I have the fun around town bike:



and the project bike:



but neither of those works as a tourer. I really want to be able to go across country on a motorcycle. The idea of doing it on the Hawk is kinda cool, but no wind protection would get really tiring at 75mph, not to mention it has no provisions for hard luggage (not that I couldn't fab that up), so it's not the ideal long range bike.



That's about all I'd need. My friend actually has a Katana 600, and dimensionally it's a perfect fit for me, but I dunno if it'd rev low enough on the freeways while having enough torque in the mountains. It's a great bike though. I've put maybe 500 miles on it and it felt good at speed, but was annoying in town because it has a jumpy off idle throttle takeup.

Anyway, how many types of bikes do you need to live? I think those three would be about perfect.

[Doc]

Ideally

1. Racebike (My Hawk)
2. Sport touring (My 900ss) Some may argue but I can two up on it and ride a good 3 hours without problems (for me I have never 2 uped that long)
3. Dirt or Dual sport (My KLX300R)
4. Project. I treat this as somethng to tinker with and sell, bikes I am interested in but don't nesecarily NEED to keep.

I think that covers it for me.

BUT you could race your streetbike/dirtbike?motard and only NEED 3.

[joel]

Currently have 3 Hawk GT's,2 Suzuki Bandits,an MZ Skorpion Sport Cup,BMW F650,Yamaha XS650,Kawi ZX-7R,Aprilia Mille R,Triumph Trident and a VF500F Batcycle.Sadly,there isn't any room for the black 05 ZX-10R or DRZ400SM I'd like.

[Doc]

Currently have 3 Hawk GT's,2 Suzuki Bandits,an MZ Skorpion Sport Cup,BMW F650,Yamaha XS650,Kawi ZX-7R,Aprilia Mille R,Triumph Trident and a VF500F Batcycle.Sadly,there isn't any room for the black 05 ZX-10R or DRZ400SM I'd like.

Uh you could make some room...? Do you really need 2 Bandits and 3 Hawks?

[motorcycleman]

Wow Joel, it seems you have it just about right

My three work pretty well, as the hawk will cover the twisty short term fun rides, the harley covers touring well and the XT does dirt/trails pretty good, and with some sheet metal screws could become an ice rider, if we ever get the cold we usually have. In my dream garage there would be an older bmw GS (you know, for my around the world tour ) I've always wanted a v-max (v-four is the ultimate mix of power and torque), maybe a monster... a triumph would be nice...

unfortunately my riding time limits my foolishness (at one time I had nine bikes in there ) but I am always looking.....

have you discovered miniatures? I have several dozen of them!

[Doc]

Several dozen mini bikes?!!!

[joel]

Do you really need 2 Bandits and 3 Hawks?

Yes,they're like having a single pair of socks otherwise.

[dagus]

My hero.

[Necro-99]

I just achieved the "fleet" I wanted... I picked up a '97 VFR a few weeks ago. Now I've got my Hawk as the city/commuter bike, and the VFR as the long distance bike.

That's all I need. I have to admit, having TWO bikes to worry about is a little overwhelming... I don't know how some of you guys with garages full of bikes do it!

[MrDude_1]

need?
meh, all i need is....
my hawk.
a RC51
warrior setup for drag racing
oh, and might as well get a nice top fuel bike...
oh, and a WR450F...... two. one dual sport, one strictly enduro... ooh, make that 3, i kinda want one for a street bike to....
oh, and id need some kind of two seater if i wanted to take a girl out...
oooh, and i always wanted a turbo busa... not because i want a busa... but because i really want to build a street bike that makes over 400hp...... well, build and ride.

yeea... that sounds like a ok start.

[jaysun0ne]

i was just thinking about this on the way home from work today

i have 05 rc and a 91hawk

my dream setup would be 3 hawks (one for the track, one 100% stock, and one fully customized for street riding) im building the street bike now looking for the 100% stocker and have the frame for the track bike. and i want to keep my rc51
with all of that i would still need a stunt bike something i would like to get into living in indiana (flat) so an older cbr900 would do for that but i have never owned a inline 4, thats a hole nother world i have never even explored. anyone ever see people stunt riding with an sv...

im not much of a dirt rider but would like to try a motard someday those guys drift like crazy.

i also would like to own a motor vihical (car bike what ever) that could do 200mph i would do that and sell it before it killed me. just to see how fast 200 is. with the rc i have gotten to 165 and that is stupid fast.

i have done long trips on a hawk its not to bad i can hang has long has a full tank of gas will get me. then rest my ass and hips and go for another 2-3 hours. tip: on long trips strap a back pack to the tank and rest your chest on that very comfortable. dont have to fight the wind and dont fallow other cars turbulants get to me really quick.

but ya i would like to have 4-5 bikes in my garage

there is always the 7 bike goal to own one for each day of the week i think joals got that gaol covered lol

[PaullyBoy]

I only need the two I have now, My 90 hawk for the streets and trips(its got saddle and tank bags, and a 5 gallon tank.)And my ancient 78 yz 125 dirtbike. The 78 is fun to stunt on and tear up and it gets dropped every time im out, but still keeps going. Well I guess i wouldn't mind a gsxr. I just got rid of my 49cc pocket bike. I had a little too much fun on that. But thats between me and the officer that pulled me over. Ha.

[thebaywayceo]

ok here's my stable:

96' NSR250SP MC28- My prize bike. It's been my main bike for the last few years now until I got this hawk. Planning on riding the hawk while I totally go threw the NSR and bring it back to the condition it should be.

93' NSR250R MC21- has a californa title.. planing on making this a dedicated track bike.

89' NSR50- California titled(kinda...lol) full 98' repsol bodywork. My little collectable I can scoot to the store with.

91' Honda NS50-has never let me down so I can't get rid of her. Plus I teach friends how to ride on this bike. You know the type of friend that never rode a day in there life and goes to the dealership and gets a brand new bike!!!

91 Yamaha YSR.. bone stock...a memoir of a childhood friend.. a must that this stays.. same goes with the first bike..

last but not least what I call "THE YAMAHONDA" it's a YSR rolling chassis with a Honda CR80 motor, NSR50 tank and tail, and aftermarket billet wheels. this is just a fun toy I built with parts lying around in my garage. I get a kick out of it every once in a while up and down my block. It's pretty funny watching friends ride it for the first time. the look on there face is priceless when they get back to my house..lol the front end will pick up in 3rd!!! been thinking of bringing it to stockton... run it in an open class..have to work the suspension first. it should make for cheap trackdays!!

Oh and can't forget the hawk. the latest addition to the family. I've been hard at work on it since I got it in January(bone stock with wiring issues) I finally got to ride it around this weekend. It feels great!! just as I expected handles just like my NSR but without the stopping power... all soon to change.. This will be my main bike now. Still have alot more work to do on it but at least I have aquired all the parts for it already. will post pics soon!!

I can't say that there will ever be enough bikes for me.. I love them all in there own ways and can't see myself parting with any of them at this moment. there's also other bikes that appeal to me out there that I want but just haven't been able to get yet due to financial difficulties.. oh and garage space hahaha. but I've been eyeing the DRZ400SM but waiting and waiting and waiting for honda to put out a production motard in the states!! by then I hopefully will be making better money. The new ducs are sweet although I still like the older 748/916/996 bodylines. oh the 07 CBR 600RR look tasty. this list could go on forever.. but you get the point. If motorcycles are your passion.. there's never too many bikes. at least in my opinion...

oh... I've always wanted a older CB125 or CB350 cafe racer!!! just thought I'd throw that on in since I got my wheels turning now thinking about my wish list.

[slo1]

This is truly the quandry of life. How many, which ones ?

1. collector bike (rc30)
2. Track (vfr400)
3. the tour/winter/allrounder (fz1)
4. continuously modded, small track/street (hawk)
5. project (latest = tzr125rr) unlike doc they never seem to move on
6. loaner/visiter for when little bro flies in etc. (S-hawk)
7. dirt bike (none, never have time anyway)

so that means the rest could really go away, right ? but once you adopt an orphan, you get attached. And then there are phone calls like "hey, lowsided the 06 zx10 but it lightly scratched the frame and swingarm in the gravel. Do you want it for the insurance buy back of $1,300 ? it's rideable, straight, 540 miles." what's a guy to do ?

dale

[MrDude_1]

This is truly the quandry of life. How many, which ones ?

1. collector bike (rc30)
2. Track (vfr400)
3. the tour/winter/allrounder (fz1)
4. continuously modded, small track/street (hawk)
5. project (latest = tzr125rr) unlike doc they never seem to move on
6. loaner/visiter for when little bro flies in etc. (S-hawk)
7. dirt bike (none, never have time anyway)

so that means the rest could really go away, right ? but once you adopt an orphan, you get attached. And then there are phone calls like "hey, lowsided the 06 zx10 but it lightly scratched the frame and swingarm in the gravel. Do you want it for the insurance buy back of $1,300 ? it's rideable, straight, 540 miles." what's a guy to do ?

dale

i never get phonecalls like that. lol