Honda annd Ariel
Jul 22, 2023 21:02:52 #
DRam11
Loc: Polson, MT
While in Spokane, a week ago my brother took me to a motorcycle shop. He had told me the sales floor was really a collection of vintage motorcycles.
Even though the store was officially closed, the garage was open. They were kind enough to allow my brother and I up to the sales floor so I could peruse the bikes that were there.
While there were over a dozen there, these two caught my attention. The CBX was something that I had drooled over in 1982, but couldn't afford. The Ariel I had heard of, but had never seen.
Even though the store was officially closed, the garage was open. They were kind enough to allow my brother and I up to the sales floor so I could peruse the bikes that were there.
While there were over a dozen there, these two caught my attention. The CBX was something that I had drooled over in 1982, but couldn't afford. The Ariel I had heard of, but had never seen.
1957 Ariel 4
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Same as above
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!982 Honda CBX - a foray onti a six cylinder road bike.
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1991 Honda CBR1000F - my last bike, sold three years ago. Not the CBX, but tons of fun anyway.
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Jul 22, 2023 22:58:09 #
Cool bikes nicely shot. Told by a friend who raced Triumphs back in the 60s that there are only two types of motorcycle riders; those who have gone down and those waiting to do so. 
Jul 22, 2023 23:20:20 #
DRam11
Loc: Polson, MT
Curmudgeon wrote:
Cool bikes nicely shot. Told by a friend who raced Triumphs back in the 60s that there are only two types of motorcycle riders; those who have gone down and those waiting to do so.
Put me in the first category. No serious injuries - lucky, I guess
Jul 23, 2023 06:16:35 #
Jul 23, 2023 08:17:51 #
DRam11 wrote:
While in Spokane, a week ago my brother took me to... (show quote)
I'm happy to say that I fall (pun intended) into the second category. I'm 75 and sold my Suzuki 900 (I didn't want to interfere with your thread, so I didn't include a picture) 3 years ago, and after more than 50 years of owning bikes I never dropped one. I was very lucky (and careful) and decided to sell before my age caught up to me. When my life flashes before me (at the end) I'm sure I'll remember those wonderful spring days, after being cooped up all winter, riding on a gorgeous day with the wind blowing my hair. I rarely wore a helmet. Anyway, your photos jogged my memory...thank you! Of the three bikes that you showed us, I liked yours the best.
Jul 23, 2023 08:46:22 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
For some reason the CBX looks like it’s dressed out as a police bike - the color scheme maybe?
I rode two Yammys and a Honda. Nothing exotic. I dropped my first Yamaha on a rainy Blue Ridge ride.
Stan
I rode two Yammys and a Honda. Nothing exotic. I dropped my first Yamaha on a rainy Blue Ridge ride.
Stan
Jul 23, 2023 08:52:51 #
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Jul 23, 2023 09:39:59 #
DRam11
Loc: Polson, MT
Ava'sPapa wrote:
I'm happy to say that I fall (pun intended) into the second category. I'm 75 and sold my Suzuki 900 (I didn't want to interfere with your thread, so I didn't include a picture) 3 years ago,
I was 76 when I turned loose of my CBR. There are times when I'm following someone riding a bike through the curves on HWY 93 I wish that was me on the bike. But that's just my 40 year old self trapped in this 79 year old body.
I know it's protocol that we don't post pictures in someone else's thread, but a picture of your bike in this thread would have been fine.Jul 23, 2023 09:45:03 #
DRam11
Loc: Polson, MT
StanMac wrote:
For some reason the CBX looks like it’s dressed out as a police bike - the color scheme maybe?
I rode two Yammys and a Honda. Nothing exotic. I dropped my first Yamaha on a rainy Blue Ridge ride.
Stan
I rode two Yammys and a Honda. Nothing exotic. I dropped my first Yamaha on a rainy Blue Ridge ride.
Stan
The CBX came stock as either white or red. But being white does make look like it could have been a police bike.
Jul 23, 2023 09:53:01 #
DRam11
Loc: Polson, MT
allan catt wrote:
The Aerial I believe is a British bike.🇬🇧👍
It is, Along with Triumph, Norton, BSA, Vincent and others that I can't think of offhand.
Jul 23, 2023 10:46:55 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
DRam11 wrote:
The CBX came stock as either white or red. But being white does make look like it could have been a police bike.
Maybe it’s those blue accents.
Stan
Jul 23, 2023 11:09:54 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Cool bikes nicely shot. Told by a friend who raced Triumphs back in the 60s that there are only two types of motorcycle riders; those who have gone down and those waiting to do so.
In over 50 years of riding covering close to 70,000 miles, I had only one experience where I laid the bike down. I got away almost unscathed but it only takes one to ruin your life forever.
Jul 23, 2023 11:38:37 #
badapple
Loc: Twin Lake, Michigan
Nice photos. Miss my Harleys. Bike Time in Muskegon this weekend and expecting 70,000 bikers.
Jul 23, 2023 12:15:33 #
DRam11 wrote:
I was 76 when I turned loose of my CBR. There are times when I'm following someone riding a bike through the curves on HWY 93 I wish that was me on the bike. But that's just my 40 year old self trapped in this 79 year old body. I know it's protocol that we don't post pictures in someone else's thread, but a picture of your bike in this thread would have been fine.
I know it's protocol that we don't post pictures in someone else's thread, but a picture of your bike in this thread would have been fine.Well, since you insist... And thanks.
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