Ducati Monster Forum

I'm trying to settle an argument with the wife about how many motorcycles the average motorcycle rider in the US owns. I've googled around but can only find figures for the number of motorcycles registered, but not the number of motorcycle riders or motorcycle licenses issued (yeah people who ride dirt bikes don't need licenses, but let's exclude them for now). I've also googled motorcycle forums for responses to the question of "how many bikes do you own?" (btw, the average seems to be about 2 bikes/rider) but I want something with a larger sample size. Do you know of any stats by US Census or DOT?

If you can read between the lines, I'm using this to convince her that I need another bike.  :)

Don't have any stats, but my answer is typically 3.

2 running, 1 not

2 bikes.
I think everybody needs two bikes [evil]

1, which means I'm shopping for another.

1... I've thought about getting a touring or cruiser type... but then I realize everything I ride for is done quite well with the M.

[roll]  Help the OP out here guys....  ;) ;)

Eighteen bikes.  I have 18.   Surely everybody has at least 12 bikes don't they??

 [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

How was that?  Just cut and paste as required

I admit I have a problem, though not seeking rehab, yet [roll]
Three in US, ridden all year long, one in Italy, ridden a month during the summer.

Thanks!! ;D My wife and I own about 4-5 bicycles each. I don't know why she can't apply the same standard to motorcycles! [Dolph]

2 motorcycles.

Sorry my nine key is stuck I meant 1nine (nineteen).  [beer]

2 to 3. Depending who you ask.  ;D

Right now I have 3 running, and another in pieces. Typically I have 2 bikes, one street and one track

Well, I was going to hold this in reserve, but my little bro who FINALLY started riding almost two years ago now (when wife finally relented) was, when last I checked, up to TWENTY EIGHT, including seven registered daily riders and MOST of the rest are running.

The most I ever owned at once was 3.

I could deal with getting a sportbike again.

Six.  Four riders and two display.

pesto and Kev M are getting the hang of it  [thumbsup]

And Pedro-bot is winning with 223 bikes, so that should help bring the average up  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

I'm safe.  My wife isn't keen on my desire for a motorcycle collection either but fortunately for me she's a guitar hoarder so when I want another motorcycle I can just say "yeah but like guitars, they're all different.... "   [evil] 

I don't collect motorcycles (have no where to put them, no desire to keep them, and no money to waste on static displays of awesome). And if I get the urge to look at old motorcycles I go over to the Solvang Motorcycle Museum (haven't been through the doors for about 7 years now, so you can tell how much old iron interests me), but I'm really not that nostalgic about motorcycles. My favorite motorcycle is usually the newest one.  Old motorcycles are.....old, not that interesting, and prone to breakage.  Same with cars.  Everyone is all crazy right now about muscle cars.....I owned them and drove them when they were new, and unless you had the top of line example of a particular model, what you had was a production car, a late 60's/early 70's production car that was full of fail (planned obsolescence). It blows me away how much people are paying for those things.  yeah, they may look cool, but I grew up when they were all over the road and all my friends were driving them.  ho hum.. anywho... At one point I was up to 5 motorcycles, and I realized I only rode 2, so I scaled back and kept the ones I rode.  Right now I have 3 (one is up for sale), and I have a scooter.  And that is plenty. I want to get down to 2 MC's, and upgrade my scooter to a Vespa GTS300 SS se, then I should be set for the next 5 years or so. 

Please don't get defensive about your collections, I really don't care what you collect, I was just stating that collecting "things", no matter what they are is not something I do anymore.  I'm at the point in my life where if I'm not using it, I'm losing it, cause I obviously don't need it.

I have 2, a Monster and a Bonneville.

One of the reasons I bought the Bonneville was because the Monster is such a terrible 2-up bike.  The best part about doubling my wife on the Monster was the tremendous feeling of joyful liberation when she finally got off the bike and left me alone to ride, and she's a small woman.

In truth, 99% of my riding is still solo, but at least I have the potential to include her, and that's what got the second bike in the garage in the first place.  Are you following my logic?

 I have my Monster, the 1199 Tricolore and the R-1. I also have a Kawasaki which is a few boxes at the moment.

3 is a good number.  I have a Monster, Bonneville and Tiger 800.  Fast fun, relaxed day out and long ride adventure. 

Well I have two, but want three.  The Monster is my streetbike, the Gixxer is my track bike and I would like a third bike, an adventure bike. The adventure bike for two up riding and riding holidays.

5.

S4r and the m600 are me and my wife's daily riders.  F3 track bike. An 84 honda shadow project bike. And a m750 project/parts bike.

Looking to add a dirt bike or two over the winter as well.

The average # of bikes that most people have = # of bikes you have + 1
And then you can always revise that number in the future ;)

1 at the moment. I do not have a stable for the horses. If I had the place and the money, I'd go for 2 may be 3...

I have 3 and agree w/ several that have already posted that 3 is a good # possibly 4 if you want a track bike.

just recently went from 2 to 3 here

Monster
Super Moto
Track bike

A buddy has 5...

just slimmed down from 5 to 3

currently 2 riding the Monster & Road King
1 not running Dad's old '68 FLH

sold XR due to lack of use & consolidated to buy the newer Road King

They are a perfect match for me! 
I've got two bikes, a monster 620 and a Sport 1000s.  Right now that's all my budget can sustain. but if you have the means, and the space to keep them, why wouldn't you add one or two more?  It just adds to your options.  Want to trail riding? take the dirt bike or the dual sport.  Want to go touring? take the cruiser.  Want to go fast? take the track bike to the track.

Two for me.  The Duc and my uncles almost restored HD - Aermacchi.

Want four total, Need to add a Multistrada and a DRZ to the stable to complete my happy bubble anyway.

2 currently.
Third showing up in the spring.

I have 3 presently but would add more if I had the space.  Just buy something nice for the Wife and store those points for your "purchase" that has no rational explanation, after all that's what men do.

3 - 2 race bikes, and a dirt bike.

My wife's rule is I can have as many as I want as long as I never owe money on more than one at a time (and we have some place to keep them).  [thumbsup]

I think ducatiz has like 12 or something....

Usually have 3.
A street bike (Monster).
A vintage bike (Aermacchi/HD 350SS)
A track bike (GSXR)

I sold the track bike, but I am looking for a new(er) track bike currently.

I have had up to 5 at one time, but me having 5 bikes to ride (and maintain) didn't bring the joy I thought it would.

This morning, my son expressed an interest in riding dirt bikes with his dear old dad. :P

So, 2 right now, but 3 soon and maybe 5 by next Spring! ???

3 but 2 are in a state of impending project and not currently registered.

2 plus my son's Kawasaki 125 dirt bike. I want about two or three more.

But I'm not kidding, he's like a friggin' hoarder. Got the thumbs up to ride and suddenly sold off 2 BMWs and a 67 Firebird and started FILLING his garage (the 6 car detached garage/play area) with bikes, mostly old Hondas, it's a little sick.

The nice ones he's got include:

2013 Guzzi V7 Racer
2006 Guzzi Breva (my old one)
Honda VFR 750
Honda VFR 400 (gray market)
Some sorta water-cooled Vespa
Honda CB350
BMW R70/5

and LITERALLY about 20-21 other mostly classic Hondas...

Hallo.
I have six.
Monster s4rs, Monster 1100evo, 1198s (race track only), 916SP, Sport Classic 1000 and a Honda XR400...and I want more..and I know I have a  problem...and I explained my wife that nobody needs six bikes but i "collect" them ;D
And the older Ducatis keep up their value pretty good so if I really have to sell em it shouldn´t hurt too much...that is what she knows about it..
I just love bikes and I hate the winter, can´t help it and she knew when we got married ;D
Good luck.
Klaus

shush you

mrs ducatiz thinks it is 9.

if you count frames, it might be 20

additional parts stocked and hidden away for like 10 more after that right?...LOL

 I'm down to 2, the one with the Ducati motor and the 65 Triumph 500. There is too much old furniture in the garage!

He can probably claim them as an investment. Some of those old Hondas are big money now.  We are at 4.5 right now, My 848, Monster, RC51 track bike, a Honda CB550 & a 749 project that I count as half until I can ride it.  Though I think I am being given a GT750 water Buffalo engine so I will have to find a project to use that in.

4 right now

The Monster

RD400 Yammer Hammer

KX125 to get dirty

Honda Spree because its just a hoot

Just sold the Gixxer ( 86 / 750 ) I already miss her. She was a balls on ride sounded so sweet

4!
the monsta...  for obvious reasons! :)
748....      for commuting and track days.
ST3...  for long rides, and the missus can get on the back.
1978 900 SS...   fully restored, lives inside. historic licencing.  (some people buy art to look at)

all licenced ,  all running  :)

there's not 'TOO" many bike that do it all, so I have something for most occasions...   [roll] 

I have 1 and my WIFE has 2   ;D

I have 2 and my wife has 3.

My view on owning stuff is similar to yours.

4 wheel vehicles to me are appliances. I drive a 2000 ford f150 and when it dies I will buy another older pick-up for $3-$4000.

As for motorcycles, I'm up to 3 and it's killing me. I have my 01 monster 900, a 98 ST2 and 01 ST4 I only bought recently because I couldn't pass up the $3000 price tag on a next to mint bike.

I find 3 stressful and will sell the ST2 in the spring once I clean it up. 3 has me doing maintenance as much as riding and I don't want motorcycles for the purpose of excessive tinkering. I also hate the idea of paying insurance on 3 bikes when I can only ride one at a time. As much as I love the monster I would probably sell it too, if it were worth something. With 110,000 km's on it, I would be lucky to get $2500, so I will keep it.

 

I just realized I need a bike from the 90s to complete a few decades lol
60s Ducati 350
70s Yamaha RD350
80s Honda CB550
00s Ducati S2R1000 

Currently at two.

The final number is five to seven

:D

2 & contemplating a 3rd (although I already baby-sit a '97 M900 for 11 months/year so that's really like 3 & contemplating a 4th...)

'99 SS1000ie (Ugly Betty/daily ride)
'04 749R Land-Speed Racer "Lucky"
'97 M900 "Red-Dog"
----soon?----

I'm at four bikes, they're down in at the bottom there.  It has long been my dream to have a classic/special/non-boring car or bike for every day of the week.  Used to be my ideal was 5 cars, 2 bikes.  Nowadays the formula is closer to even, if not reversed.  

Also, its bad luck to have an odd number of motorcycles

OK, I thought I was sick, but I am actually pretty good compared to many here  ;D

 I have one monster, but I'm looking for second bike. You need at least two.
I need a superbike, but I've been drooling over the MV turismo veloce 800 since I first seen it!

I do agree there comes a point of diminishing returns for me where I feel I have too many bikes and they're not getting ridden enough.

It's one of the reasons I'm drawn to simple maintenance machines (Harley, Guzzi).

Last time my wife was pregnant and not riding as much we had four (2 for each) and it was a bridge too far.

We might be able to go back to 4 again, but that might be my/our personal limit.

If Jenn's not riding much, then my limit really is 3.

Same here.  Molly has stuck around through the buying and selling of several other bikes because it's a great bike.  The other running one is my wife's Honda Hawk GT, another great bike.  The not running on is a motorcycle with a lot of firsts.  1st ever ridden, 1st ever wheelie, 1st ever crash.  All within the same ride...

JM

Waiting for the local dealer to get in a spare f3 myself  [drool]. Although they generously offered to make me 4th in line to buy one if I gave them $1k.  [laugh]

Currently just one but that happened only recently.  Most of the time I seemed to have 2 and once in a while three.  Maybe I'll get another one but time & money will tell.

Apologies I had temporarily forgotten why I hadn't posted earlier ... you were after American numbers. I've now remembered so sorry our bikes don't count.

currently own 7 motorcycles  4 are Ducatis most i ever owned was 9

 [laugh]

Was the crash related to the wheelie?

It is MY study. I can include or exclude whatever data does not suit my conclusions.  ;D

I am back to 1 bike only since I dropped my 748 while turning into a parking lot. My friends gave me the "most amount of damage for least amount of velocity" award. So did the insurance company. They totalled it. But hey... they paid me out $5,800 for a 1998 748, which is $1,000 more than I bought for it 2.5 years ago, and $2,300 more than the best offer I got when I tried to sell it a few months ago, so I'm not complaining too much. Truth be told, I've always liked my 620 a little better anyway. (And my wife is happy we've got some dough to spend on our new baby boy, rather than another bike in the garage.)

I have 2 bikes and would like to add a small displacement one as the 3rd bike - for wife to ride and me to abuse!  :)

Oddly enough, no.  It was a few minutes later when I discovered turning uphill on a wet, grassy hill caused traction issues.

Other bikes loved and missed:

2000 Ducati 900 Supersport
1984 Suzuki GS1150ES
2002 Bandit 600S

JM

Just one and satisfied with the number, I look at it as more than one toy of the same species divides your attention and doubles or triples the work and maintenance.  Same with my cars, I would rather be driving one instead of taking care of two or three.   Although  I am going to get a dirt bike next year. I used to collect bunches of whatever I was into including hobbies, but all I did was spread myself thin in all of them instead of excelling in one or two.  So I quit most of the hobbies and sold everything except my ZR1 and the Duc.  I did end up drinking more beer but that is a good thing.

On the one hand...
[bang] [bang]

On the other hand...
[beer]

 ;D

A 1975 Suzuki 550 two-stroke triple.  It was a rusty barn bike when I bought it , now it is pretty nice.
A 2008 Night Train.  Anything can happen when you are drunk on Christmas and you start surfing ebay.  Upgraded suspension, brakes and engine.  I commute on this bike.  50 mpg.
A 2002 Aprilia Mille R.  This is my second Mille.  This bike has been bullet proof since new - and Saturn proof after I was rear ended at a stoplight - minor cosmetic fixes but it has survived.
2007 Monster S4Rs.  The bike that I have spent the most money on by far - all voluntary of course - some carbon fiber and billet and performance goodies that I just couldn't live without.

Unless I sell my track car, 4 bikes is all I can fit in my garage. hmmmm

So Joe... what else are you going to get?

It's pretty obvious from this poll that the average is over two bikes  [evil]

Right now, nothing yet. But I will be sending wifey a link to this thread...  ;D

An executive summary might be wiser... any smart assed comments can be filtered

Currently have two…


and looking to add a third [thumbsup]

You means comments like some collect motorcycles like crazy ladies collect cats?

OOhhhh this guy. I hate this guy. Where's a green smiley face when you need it  [laugh].

Or the feigned "Oh isn't life rough for you" sympathy smiley

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/4faf9fc6d2b35387cb48391f83a29d36/tumblr_mj9cow0TE81rldarto1_500.gif)


Obviously just teasing you Bill  ;D

It occurs to me, this thread is better with pics...

(http://www.gigabikes.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10081/IMG_20131221_162109_855a.jpg)

Nice mix of twins!  Now you just need a BMW and a parallel twin to have all twin configurations!

JM

I actually like the pic better as a progression of ergonomics from relaxed to agressive ( though the Monster isn't exactly "aggressive" )

but to JM's comment, perhaps a BMW GS ?!?!?!

I think I need a Bonnie (maybe Thruxton), and an Airhead BMW.

To the OP

right now it's 1 daily runner with another project in pieces. What I've decided I "need" to have in addition to my built Monster; a new or newish Z1000 (coming soon), and a "real" Ducati superbike of some sort (still prob the SF). So my answer is 3 running bikes and an ever going ratrod/restore/personal fun project bike.

So, 4 bikes....2 on rear stands around the crib...one dirty daily rider...and another in pieces on and around the bench. Mmmhm that's a nice equilibrium.

3 bikes.  I would consider getting 4, but that would be my absolute limit! 

as it is i wish i could ride all 3 of them more than i do. 

Current 2 bikes, a monster and triumph.

If budget allows, I want Ducati street fighter, a small 100cc CRF.

The OP is correct, two bikes per owner [thumbsup]
In my case S4RS and 1199R  ;D

I had 4, but for me that was too many to ride regularly and the maintenance was too expensive.  Consequently, the Speed Triple was sold.   :'(

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/P1120068_zps89bc5609.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/P1120068_zps89bc5609.jpg.html)

I like your garage/shop.

I wish I had that kind of room. It's tough doing the maintenance on 3 bikes in a single car garage.

Thanks, its served me well!   :)   [Dolph]   [beer]

I asked THE QUESTION to the wife again. Well, it's not a "yes". But at least it wasn't an emphatic "no" either. This thread seems to be working!  [laugh]

Yeah, the more I think of it...3 bikes. One that has a ton of sentimental value ( like a bike you built yourself ) one that is your DREAM machine, and a constant third that's in various pieces/stages of a never ending project. Then again...if you're a racer or adventurer or both then you'd need 4 or 5. The above plus a dedicated track bike, a dedicated touring bike, or both. 5 bikes it is.

I own 2, one running a 2011 796 and one I'm slowly restoring to a working condition honda cb500 four

I have a ton of 550F parts if you need anything. 2 complete racks of carbs, misc carb parts (jets, needles) exhaust headers I think, a CB350 gas tank, headlights and headlight ears, oem blinkers, tail lights, etc. And like 6 different titles if you need a title LOL

Cool!  I mostly restored a '77 CB550 that I picked up non-running and no title for $200.  Cool bike.  I sold it to a guy wanting to build a bobber.  I still have a set of rear springs.

JM

This is why my advice to young, single men is to buy all the toys you want before you get married...

But joe is neither  ;D

did you show her KBB versus asking on the 620 to help sweeten the deal?

right, which is why the old "oh, that?  I had it in storage, I've had it for YEARS" can work.. lol

perfect for you for the Gran Canyon !!!  ;)

Guile... 'tiz has it

All this talk of having more than 1 bike got the juices flowing. So last Saturday I went and picked this up as my second  8)

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0  [bang] [thumbsdown] ??? :-X   but when i can, 5 

I was once up to 4 Ducs in the garage.

Currently at 2, 1 running, 1 not (sound familiar anyone?).

But I have found that the population of bicycles (both road and MTB) has multiplied quite rapidly in the last 5 years to 8 between Stella & myself.  :o

Yeah, but it's not just about economics. I think I screwed the pooch when I bought my 749 without checking with her. "But honey, you would have said no" isn't a good enough excuse?  ???  ;)

Sometimes it's better to ask forgiveness than permission.

That said, I always check with her out of courtesy and she's always said she would "NEVER" say no.

Sometimes I text her a pic of a bike saying that I just bought it, just to test. She's never reacted badly.

One of these days it won't be a test and we'll see for sure...  [laugh]

Trust me, I am scheming.


No idea what you're referring to...

I was told "I'd be very disappointed" but hey she married me so she could be used to it by now.  [evil]

LET ME KNOW!

To the OP, this probably does not help...I had two bikes before my divorce, the number went up to 9 while single and is now at 11 after being re-married (but separated). Would probably be even more if I didn't get re-married.

The boyfriend (2001cromo) and I have 5.  He has a Monster and a GSX-R 750 (track), I have a Monster, SV-650 (street & track) and ZX-6R (track).  4 bicycles between us ( he sold some of his road bikes)  as well as a car, SUV and cargo van (we use for track- camping). 

I'll have just enough if I get my slightly used 1198sp - one that's been sitting in someones garage for a year with less than 3000 miles on it.  [bow_down]

Here ya go

http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/showthread.php?14663-2011-1198-SP-for-sale (http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/showthread.php?14663-2011-1198-SP-for-sale)!!!!!!!!!!!

Not sure if the price is right, but he's a good guy.

Ha ha, guess I need to revise my answer to this thread...now four again.

I did however text her before hand and get "clearance". But it was spur of the moment (less than 24 hours from discovery to purchase) and I never even had time to talk to her face-to-face (or hell even literally "talk" to her even on the phone) about it. :D

(http://www.gigabikes.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10081/IMG_20131221_162109_855a.jpg)

I have three at the moment, Hyper 1100S, 748 2V SBK (project) and a KTM 450 EXC supermoto, hunting for a BMW F800GS or possibly even a KLR though, also I'd pick up the right Honda CB twin if I find one cheap.

Two,  but I'm constantly looking at more.... Everyone needs  more bikes...

The shit ive put my bike through, it might as well be 4.

Street
Commute
Tour
Sacrificial (So the other three arent pained in anyway).


jk i have one bike...TO RULE THEM ALL!!!!

this.  [drink]

Thanks to this thread............... TWO!  ;D

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7289/11435121545_f93e1ec12a.jpg)

My winter project has arrived! (1975 CB550)

Project? Looks pretty sorted out in that photo

Looks ok on the surface but the engine needs a tune (maybe more), all wiring needs to be redone, bars HAVE TO GO, needs a new seat, new spokes, and I need to choose another color scheme. But overall I'm pretty happy with it.

3 big bikes, one Vespa . Getting rid of the ktm smc 690

Bike looks great.  Much better then my '71 CB500 when I got it
Guys on the SOHC forum would shit a brick hearing you are going to change all that.
They are pretty adamant about never altering their beloved bikes.

Looks great, I am doing the samething this winter, '76 CB550K.  It came with the same bars, I put the old bars off my Monster on it & the position is pretting good, just need to find a shorter clutch cable.

you can do a project like this..  i just like to throw a turbo on everything lol..

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=52560.0 (http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=52560.0)

Sweet...  [thumbsup]

having done some resto work, and helped out some others - my advice pic your battles.

That paint looks like it's in good to great shape. If it is... wait on the color change. Do the mechanicals, spokes, electrics etc to get it running well and safe... then see where you're at with time and $$$s.

One of my first bikes right there! (mine was a 76 550F)

Hated that thing, lol. Didn't have the mechanical skills to do what NEEDS to be done to those IMO which is to tear them down, restore every crusty nut and bolt, then start over. They can look soooo sweet when done right. Clubman bars, lower headlights, chop the hideous fenders and lose the awful 30 lb tail light, redo the ancient wiring and lose that crap fuse panel, polish the $hit out of the aluminum engine block with Mothers, black out the wheels and spokes, lose the huge honkin air box, re-route the battery and ditch the hideous side panels, add 4 pod filters, lose the weird sissy bar ginormous turn signal and bracket combo, lose the ridiculous tail light, add shorty upswept megaphones....yep those bikes can look great it's just a lot of work.

The engine is great, peppy and reliable, very fun bike.

Three. Street (M), ADV, dirt.

Pretty much the perfect number, though it's actually:
street:
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race:
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dirt:
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Wouldn't mind a real dirt bike... oh and there's actually an old Suzuki in that mix, too... and we have a cafe racer project on the go in this household too (my fiancee also has 3 bikes).

One more bike still wouldn't go astray.

Down to four. I need to sell at least one more, as I'm track only these days so the 1199s is the only one seeing any use.

[thumbsup]

I'm now at two.  My wife would like it to be one but I've got a sixteen year old that is smitten with the Monster.  I'll let him ride it as long as I'm riding the KTM alongside.
Anyways, two is good but I bet three is better.  Especially if the third was the new Super Duke!!!

 [thumbsup]


2005 S2R 800
2013 KTM SMT 990

Just the Monster 796 for me. Almost bought a Bonneville but ended up getting a second car. A Fiat 500 Abarth. Short riding season in CT I couldn't justify 2 bikes.

+11ty bilion

Im always getting rid of stuff too. I have one Bike right now, I would like to get a dual sport. Two Bikes would be enough.

I've never had more than 2 at any given time and usually just because I bought a new one and was in the process of selling the old one.

I just have one at the moment.

Three [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Red S2R1000 Full Arrows and Ohlins etc etc weekender [Dolph]
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8324/8133985920_04aed632ba_b.jpg)
Pearl white 696 commute (its the wife's but I keep stealing it) [Dolph]

R6 track bike.With the lot [evil] [Dolph]
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2871/8906824970_099f340ab5_b.jpg)

I have to admit , after years of disliking the new gen Monster I am growing quite fond of the 696 it replaced a recently squashed
under a bus 695 with an insurance pay out. They feel lighter more maneuverable and the engine feels a little more revy.
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And I'm starting to like the look.

They are not so bad looking. A little cartoonish... They look way better than that new monster. That thing looks like Chauncha, its probably an awesome bike though.

I wanna visit AU so damn bad, espec if I could bring my wares in with me, I'd make a fortune...I'm sure they'd frown upon that tho.

Currently at 3 working and 1 in rebuild as a bobber. (Plus one dirt bike)

I own a Roadking for the wife and I. We have at least one 4000-5000km road trip per year, coupled with shorter trips throughout the year. We spend some good quality time together on the RK. I love the HD and cannot see myself selling her.

I own a BMW R 1200GS for the dueler trips, at least one 3000km plus per year as well as day outings with mates.

Then just very recently acquired a Monster 796 which will be the daily commuter, in tandem with the GS.

There is an XS 400 being rebuilt into a bobber and will probably gift this one to my son.

Dirt bikes don't count here I guess so won't elaborate.

I do think that 3 bikes is a good number, 2 is acceptable too.

I now have 3 :

2006 Ducati S2R 1000
2001 Ducati 996 SPS
2009 Mv Agusta Brutale 1078RR [evil]

I've only got the one! Would love a trail bike too!

GK

pics or it didn't happen  [popcorn]

Currently 2:

01 ST4 and 02 ST4s.

Most in the garage at one time, 5:

the above 2 plus , 06 749 and 999 SBKs and Yamaha Warrior.

Two perfect bikes for me  [thumbsup]

I've got a few but I think the right number is 4
1 for Sport Touring
1 for Playing in the twistys/track
1 Crusier/bagger for laid back crusing
1 for around town

My problem is I love all of mine and I cannot bring myself to get rid of one, but I've got to reduce back to 7, man cave is too full with 8. - Gene

Currently own: 3

Currently want: ~50

At least two : one to work on, one to ride. (you can change out "one" with any number => "one" in that statement)

Gave the 98 ST2 to my brother yesterday, so down to 2 now:

01 monster 900

01 ST4


These two bikes cover all my riding needs. The monster for running around town, day rides and commuting to work. The ST4 for two-up riding or the 1 or 2 long trips I take each summer.

Picked up a Mach III recently.  After it is running again, the official number will be 5.   [wine]

I have a '12 696 Monster
Wife has a '13 Triumph Bonneville she has been trying to learn to ride on. She might just give up the ghost. Much to my chagrin she'd rather just hang on the back of mine....

Whether the Bonne gets sold or not, i'm looking for a cheap/used 848 Streetfighter or Superbike i can bomb around on by myself. 899 Panigale would be fun but cost-wise i could get an 848 for probably 2/3 the price.

2

My 2006, 620 (For short rides, errands, and warm weather commutes)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r212/moore_clan/20130724_113916_resized1_zps691c83e6.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/moore_clan/media/20130724_113916_resized1_zps691c83e6.jpg.html)

and my 2004, Yamamha FJR (Long rides, 2 up, bad/cold weather)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r212/moore_clan/20130817_130602_RichtoneHDR_zpsc1703388.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/moore_clan/media/20130817_130602_RichtoneHDR_zpsc1703388.jpg.html)

Absolutely love them both.  I hope to add a dual sport next  [beer]

I'm currently at 14. Lots of Mobil 1 every fall- about 56 quarts. Lots of coolant and distilled water every two years. And two quarts of brake and clutch fluid every two years. Two year plates at $35.00 every two years. Liability insurance every year too. I'm not sure if they own me though.

Here's my four instruments of joy.  They pretty well cover the range of riding that I like to do.  I'd like to do some dirt but have thought better of it at this point in my life. [laugh]

I still had a Harley when I decided to return to my Triumph roots.
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w57/852299/320S3/DSCN0225.jpg) (http://s173.photobucket.com/user/852299/media/320S3/DSCN0225.jpg.html)

Then I test rode a FJR and the Harley was history, but the Triumph is a keeper
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w57/852299/320FJR/DSCN1636.jpg)

Along the way I added a Triumph Bonny, but it was traded for my lovely Monster
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w57/852299/001Ducati%20S2R1000/IMG_3362-1.jpg)

And then an opportunity arose and a Bonnie once again joined the stable.
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w57/852299/2014BonnyBB/IMG_0740.jpg)

Nice stable of bikes. [thumbsup]

I'm been trying to add a third bike for 2 years now. Each time I think I have it, it slips through my fingers for one reason or another.

Argh! I got another one ... I need to go in rehab  [drink]

What did you get?

2012 1199 with full Termi, 4000 miles, red, like new  [evil]

Me too!  But not nearly as nice, lol

Yowsa! [thumbsup]

Pics please. Nobody likes reading about porn.  [coffee] ... they like seeing it  :o

She's on her way from TX  [thumbsup]
She needs a tail tidy already ...

One of these days I'll have a good dual sport.  If I can justify spending the money on my Suzuki TS185, it would fit that role great with some two-stroke goodness!

JM

Only thing I have to say ... Ho Lee Fscking Fsck! First bike scares me to ride.
PermaGrin stamped in my face every time the throttle opens up  [beer]


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(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lDjrVRt8tMA/U4FFGUBq4XI/AAAAAAAACps/vVN3V6qPchA/w1275-h952-no/14+-+11)

2. In 300 pieces.  >:(  [bang]

You are making me miss mine, I'm out in the Middle east right now doing contract work while mine are sitting in storage. The only bikes I've seen on the road have been those 50cc delivery bikes and GSXR's- the riders must be deranged and have a death wish considering how bad the drivers are here.

It's been two months now.  Is it running yet?  [Dolph] Pics?

I'm back down to 7 and happy they all fit nicely in the man cave. - Gene

Checked out your sig. Which one went?

It is going back together now.  New cases, new crank, cylinders bored + pistons, Lakeland ignition upgrade.  The engine is together and in the frame, cylinders and clutch on.  Carbs rebuilt but not on.  New fork seals - new tires - just put the chain on last night.  I am having the cylinder bolts replated and the heads bead blasted now, they should be ready Friday.  Title came back with the wrong year, painter still has bodywork but it is close :)
Busted (plus burned) piston - broke cases
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc190/stankbone/DSC02060_zps24f2ee9a.jpg) (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/stankbone/media/DSC02060_zps24f2ee9a.jpg.html)
transplant
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc190/stankbone/DSC02087_zpsa1d11e5b.jpg) (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/stankbone/media/DSC02087_zpsa1d11e5b.jpg.html)

Signature fixed - Gene

 :'(

OOooo a gt550. Current cafe racer project for me is a GT250. Hard work but slowly getting somewhere.

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Love the old 'zooks, and I especially love the triples. They're just getting hard to find in Aus and < 300cc is better for me for registration costs.

Your bike is looking good.  My 1st bike was a '69 Rebel.  I think the 350s were identical to the 250s (year for year) except for cylinders/pistons/carbs.  I remember the X6 Hustler - It was (as far as I remember) the first of the 'monster' 2 strokes.  One of the fastest bikes of the day.

Yep, the T250/T350s are just a set of barrels etc away, same with my RD250LC race bike. Anyway it'll make a good commuter to keep kays off the Monster in our summer down here in Aus :).