How often do you think about your first love? They say that your first flame never quite burns out. I remember when our eyes met, it was love at first sight. I thought we'd spend the rest of our lives together. lol

Yesterday, at a vintage bike event I had an opportunity to rekindle those feelings when not one but three blue 1972 Kawasaki 750 2-stroke triples ridden by their owners attended the event. I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. I was so happy to see her again. All I have left are great memories.

Enjoy these pics from the Oily Pipes Motorcycle Vintage Show!

Do you remember your first bike love?

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* Last updated by: KoflaOlivieri on 8/11/2014 @ 2:49 AM *

Yesterday, at a vintage bike event I had an opportunity to rekindle those feelings when not one but three blue 1972 Kawasaki 750 2-stroke triples ridden by their owners attended the event.

I'm quite sure that is the bike my brother owned back in about 1977. I used to sit on it...when he wasn't around, of course. I admired that bike a lot, parked next to my lil yammi DT-100.

I'm quite sure that is the bike my brother owned back in about 1977. I used to sit on it...when he wasn't around, of course. I admired that bike a lot, parked next to my lil yammi DT-100.

My very first bike was also a Yamaha, a Yamaha DT-175. I had the most accidents and broken bones on that bike, than all my other bikes combined. lol I wish I had a brother with a cool bike.

I'm stuck with a Sister, but she rides.

My neighbor used to have a 750 H2. Loved that bike, and haven't owned anything but Team Green ever since.

I HAD A YAMAHA RX50

I'm stuck with a Sister, but she rides.

My neighbor used to have a 750 H2. Loved that bike, and haven't owned anything but Team Green ever since.

I tried to teach my sister but I was afraid she'll destroy my bike, lol

I HAD A YAMAHA RX50

They were very popular beginner bikes

I had a Benelli mini bike and a Honda XL80 then on to the big stuff bought my 97 x900. kofla I love those kaws and the turbo 750four, off the charts!

In the early 70s I bought a 1968 Honda 305 Scrambler, for $150, if I recall.

7 times less HP than this beast, but tons of fun!

In Motion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWt2hzb42Mg&feature=youtu.be

* Last updated by: ZedX on 8/13/2014 @ 6:52 PM *

In the early 70s I bought a 1968 Honda 305 Scrambler, for $150, if I recall.

Lots of enduro, dual sport and scrambler bikes during those days.

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I had a Benelli mini bike and a Honda XL80 then on to the big stuff bought my 97 x900. kofla I love those kaws and the turbo 750four, off the charts!

I love them too! It is why I try to attend as many local vintage bike shows as I can.

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I love these old bikes. At the same time, it's making me that much more envious of new riders today who's will look back in 20 years and remember how awesome their first bike was... a ZX-14R.

How often do you think about your first love? They say that your first flame never quite burns out. I remember when our eyes met, it was love at first sight. I thought we'd spend the rest of our lives together. lol

Me too but I'm sure by now she's old and fat ....oh wait a minute, we're talking about bikes....lol! Naaa, the old stuff is best left to memory, the good old days really weren't all that good, I remember fouled sparkplugs, burned out Lucas ignition coils and tickling cantankerous old Amal carburetors while they peed on my boot. No thanks, I like modern machines, this is the "Golden Age"

I dunno. My sled has a triple cylinder two stroke and I love it! Has its own note and never sounds completely happy unless the slides are completely up on the carbs. Can't say scooter wise but all my future sleds will be two smoke architecture.

I dunno. My sled has a triple cylinder two stroke and I love it! Has its own note and never sounds completely happy unless the slides are completely up on the carbs. Can't say scooter wise but all my future sleds will be two smoke architecture.

I still think about her!

Kofla,

Hope to see you at this...

Martin Motorsports' (Boyertown, PA) Modern Classics Ride in motorcycle show is on August 30th this year. I went to the first one last year, some fine bikes, and all were ridden to the show. Only time I've seen a running Black Shadow. Japanese classics too (Z1s, ELR, etc).

http://www.martinmoto.com/--modern_classics_home

My sled has a triple cylinder two stroke and I love it! Has its own note and never sounds completely happy unless the slides are completely up on the carbs. Can't say scooter wise but all my future sleds will be two smoke architecture.

There is no sound that can compare to a Kaw 750 triple

Nice ZX-12R wolf.

Me too but I'm sure by now she's old and fat ....oh wait a minute, we're talking about bikes....lol! Naaa, the old stuff is best left to memory, the good old days really weren't all that good, I remember fouled sparkplugs, burned out Lucas ignition coils and tickling cantankerous old Amal carburetors while they peed on my boot. No thanks, I like modern machines, this is the "Golden Age"

Those are very valid points. But while I have respect for the incredible engineering that have resulted in today's bikes, I have a huge appreciation for the classics, especially sport bikes from my teenage years. As an 18 years old, owning my first Kaw 750 triple, it was an experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

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This is picture of me, early 70's, "tinkering" on my Kaw 750 on the side of the road, lol.

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I agree that it's nice to ride newer bikes and not have to worry about tinkering on the side of a road. But look at Cblast and his ZX-14R, almost got stranded the other day in Montana on his way to Bear Mountain in NY. Whether is a vintage or a newer model bike, taking good care of a motorcycle, proper maintenance and meticulous attention to detail pays off in the long run.

I also think we have entered the toss'n'replace era. That is why this quote resonates with me:
"It is characterized by machines that, at least when they're running, do so with super levels of speed and convenience, but that are often so intricate with interdependent systems that troubleshooting and even routine maintenance can only be performed by a dealer using factory computer diagnostics and a guess and replace approach. This can't be done by the owner at the roadside, or even in his/her garage, and once the machine is out of warranty, such expertise comes at great cost."

* Last updated by: KoflaOlivieri on 8/19/2014 @ 6:52 AM *

Kofla,

Hope to see you at this...

Martin Motorsports' (Boyertown, PA) Modern Classics Ride in motorcycle show is on August 30th this year. I went to the first one last year, some fine bikes, and all were ridden to the show. Only time I've seen a running Black Shadow. Japanese classics too (Z1s, ELR, etc).

Thanks for the link,I'll probably see you there. If all goes well, I am planning to attend with a group of friends from the Brit Bikes & Euro Cycles of Bucks and Montgomery County PA.

Thanks Kofla,
I've got an opportunity to buy a 12r (unmolested) stocker. I may be moving in for the kill and picking it up in Sept. Keep u posted. Every man has a unicorn. Count your blessings if you can pursue yours.