Is there such thing as too many motorbikes?

I'm stealing that expression! A classic!

 

You are perfect the way you are kwes, not growing up is key

 

I'm limited to the storage space at my home, especially sense my wife took back half the garage. I currently have the following:
78 XS1100E

80 SX1100 LG

81 XS1100 SH


3 - XJ1100's all are the current projects




83 XJ750 started its life as a Midnight Maxim


80 Honda CB650c


72 Yamaha Mini for my youngest daughter (who now wants a bigger bike)


72 Susuki 125 for my 16 year old (it still needs some work)

 

Nice! I'm impressed on what you've been able to fit in half a garage TCoop. Thanks for the pictures, nice set of bikes.

You need one of those "Garage-Mahals"

(I did warn that I'd steal that expression from MattiThundrr)

 

My wife suggested that I build a shed out back. The city says that I can build a 15 X 12 shed with out a permit so hopefully bu fall I'll have it done.

I tried to buy a "Garage-Mahal" a few years back. The house had 2600 sq ft with a two car attached garage AND a 45 X 20 shop. Only problem was our current home would not sell.

 

Too many bikes? That's like having too many memories.....
I love your collection and although I've owned only a couple of those in your stable just looking at them brings back memories for me........
I wish I could accumulate copies of the bikes I owned in my young youth and young adult life and there were PLENTY! [basically in order: Brigg& Stratton (x3+), CT70, Yamaha CHAMP, SL70, XR100, Can-Am 175? (x2) DT175, YZ465, SR500, XS750(x2), KX250, XS850, KZ750, XS1100, SECA 650, XJ 550 (Current), CT70 (Current)] I'm sure there was at least another Yamaha or two and maybe even a Kawasaki I've forgotten....

I've been searching for a Yamaha 1100 to add to my small collection but found a Seca 750 that looks like it needs saving so I think I'm gonna go and get it! I don't believe my wife would allow me to catch up to you in quantity of motorcycles but I sure wish I could.... I'm gonna keep looking for the 1100 even if I do go and get the SECA.

Enjoy that great collection!
Kurt

 

I found that if you ignore the death stares and don't engage in discussions about your hobby, and occasionally have bike friends turn up at your house so she thinks it's part of your social group you can get away with having lots. I have 50 odd in the garage which I have accumulated over recent years. When I have time I'll stick up some pictures. The set includes

Yamaha
XJ750 81 model
XJ650LJ
XJ900 in bits - long term project build number 128 so I have to restore it.....
RD250LC
RZ250 34J
RZ250 1XH
FZR1000 - 1987 model
FZ750
LB80 II
XT250
YZF750R 1994 with the silly paint scheme

Aprilia
RSV Mille
RS250

Kawasaki
GPz600R
GPz750A
GPz900R
GPz1000RX
Z1300
KR250 A1 x2
ZXR750 H1
Z1A
GPX750R
Mach 3
G7
KLR650

Honda
NSR250
CB900F2
CBR1000F 1987 model
VF750F
VFR750F
CBX750F
CX500B
C92

Suzuki
GT380
Katana 1100
Katana 750
RGV250
GSXR1100 1987 model

And the Eurotrash as my mates call them -
Ducati
Panigale S
900 MHR
860 GT 1974 model very early one
750 F1
Pantah 500 SL
851 Strada
900SS 1994 model

Moto Guzzi Le Mans III, a BMW R1100S and K100 and a Laverda 750S Carenata.

Keeps me occupied on weekends........ Like you I love my ride days

 

Too many ladies? Yeah... that one could be possible!

 

Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.

 

No, I'm only at 28, 8 running, 7 registered, 4 on the road.....

 

..."only at 28"...sheesh!

But, I guess compared to pkay's fleet we all have to step it up a little

 

Thanks Kurt, great list

I remember a kid in the hood getting a little Keystone mini bike from the sears catalogue with a Briggs and Stratton engine on it. I even remember the price in the catalogue: $179. That kid was the envy of the area with his "freedom machine"

 

Nice fleet and good variety and if your still married you have a wonderful partner

 

Wait? You guys would only ride one a day?

 

" Beware the man with one gun - he knows how to use it"
does the same apply here?

 

I ditched the car about year ago and now only ride a bike - nothing beats looking at the robots in their cars stuck in the traffic as you quietly filter through..... So I get to ride one every day and wouldn't miss it for the world!

 

Toomanybikes..... Yup, that's exactly right---- and after a certain point, mine lost track of what ones I actually had. Then I REALLY started loading them in. Now when (Rarely) she starts getting antsy, I just happen to have "just sold a good part and I'm gonna take you out for dinner". A good dinner at a local Mexican joint usually suffices, and it doesn't cost me much either, but it redirects the attention quickly

Dave

 

Good strategy, Dave. I'm gonna keep that one in my back pocket for the future!

 

No no no I meant you'd only ride one bike a day. If I had enough bikes I would ride multiple a day to show them off.

 

Normally one is too many