Daytona Bike Week and...

[06 Bill]

Hi All
  Many years ago I had a Honda Dream also. It was the stamped frame type Blue & White, nice little bike 305cc if I remember. Frustrating bike to use though, waiting
for the assurance of dry weather. Never could figure out how to ride a Wet Dream. 06 Bill

[Dreamscape]

My last bike was a 1960 BSA 650, loved it! That was many moons ago and just gave it up after I witnessed my brother crash his after an idiot turned into him while he was passing. Not a pretty picture. It was a great bike, have always had an affection for the English two wheelers.

~Paul~

[cody]

My honda dream was the 150, it was only made for about 6 months before they turned it into the 160, no idea why the change but was a great bike and a lotta fun, the knee action shocks in the front were different and the pressed sheet metal frame and fenders were cool, I still have the bike but it hasn't run in years and probably never will again but I hang onto it for no apparent reason, I paid 560 bucks for it new in 1965, was a major investment for a kid lol.  The only other model dream that I know of was the 305.

[circusboy90210]

best bike around today ;-) 2007 gsxr 1000 189 mph out of the box and stable at speed best bike I've ever had the pleasure to ride at speed. cruising yamaha 650 special , the vw bug of the motorcycle world. If we Americans could make a motorbike that could compete I would rather spend my money on shore , especially if it were a speciality maker, like the hesketh, or the one made by a chap in austrailia (200 of them) all hand made  work of art and science. but we have people being penalized for advancement and risk taking more and more every day.

[Ednj]

My honda dream was the 150, it was only made for about 6 months before they turned it into the 160, no idea why the change but was a great bike and a lotta fun, the knee action shocks in the front were different and the pressed sheet metal frame and fenders were cool, I still have the bike but it hasn't run in years and probably never will again but I hang onto it for no apparent reason, I paid 560 bucks for it new in 1965, was a major investment for a kid lol.  The only other model dream that I know of was the 305.

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Cody,
You should display it at the AMA museum in Ohio.
www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com

[luvrbus]

Paul, owning the English bikes of years a ago was just getting us a jump on the future so we would be prepared for the DD 2 strokes in our lives leaking oil lol. My 1st bike was a Indian Warrior 2nd was BSA Golden Flash 3rd was a Triumph Bonneville, took a break for a few years and then bought a KZ 900 that bike was a rocket.I bought a new Harley Tour Master in 1983 and sold it for double the money in 2000 with 8700 total miles on it.When Van comes to visit on his Harley and I hear the sound of his bike man do I want to head to El Pa so and buy me another one.He always offers his bike to me for a ride and I decline if I ever take him up on his offer I know there will be a new Harley in my shop in a few days   good luck

[Dreamscape]

Clifford, When I checked the oil on my BSA I just looked on the ground, if it was dry, time to add! Same thing with our DD, so I guess I got a good learning experience owning the BSA. Everytime I hear a HD, Triumph, Norton or other butt vibrating, crotch tingling two wheeler I want to buy one too! I think my wife would think I've lost my marbles though. It sure was fun!

~Paul~

[trucktramp]

Years ago I had a rigid framed Trumpy with a girder front end.  Man did that bike beat the sh@t out of me.  It sure was fun though.  I was younger and my back could take the pounding from the roads in Michigan alot better than today.  I do have to admit though that it is nice to have the Goldwing with all of the bells and whistles like cruise control, heat, and air ride suspension.  If they would just figure a way to put a/c on it then it would be perfect .  And just to let you know, that bike was made in Marysville Ohio so I guess it qualifies as American Made.

[Van]

Good morning fellow bus/bike nuts,I was hoping not to jump back in on this post except with some more pictures to keep this thread stimulated,and to get others (maybe ) to dust off the old pictures or revitalize the urge to ride once more and possibly pull the covers off the  old flame buried in the back of the barn.Zimtok ,please don't take offense to what might feel like some folk ragging on a particular brand of M/C.I don't see it that way(yet) ,and although I have only owned and ridden one brand all these years ,I have restored,built and customized just about every thing I could get my hands on.
  This thing about American vs any other is as old as ford vs chevy on the drag strip or DD vs what ever else there is (if there is any thing else LOL).Main thing is if you love your bike and it trips your trigger and you ride it every chance you have this makes you a biker! period.
 Cody take that Honda dream off the wall and send it to me ,this too can be restored,I never say never when it comes to a scoot ,any scoot,when it's not running.Any one else got a bike that they forgot they had buried out back,lets see um'.

[Van]

Just thought I would mention this out of respect.A dear close friend ,while riding with his wife Deb on their harleys Saturday night lost his life to a hit and run  drunk driver with 2 prior DUI's and also an illegal alien that made a left turn into the pair hitting my best friend broad side and crushing him and amputating his left foot,he bled out and died at the scene,6:47pm Sat ,Tropicana& mt vista,Las Vegas.the driver fled the scene only to be apprehended buy a resident and a couple of Vago's MC members after crashing into a ditch at the residents home .Debby went down also as a result of the incident and fortunately only suffered a case of road rash .Wolfe is survived by his wife Deb,and his sons Jesse and clay.R.I.P my friend.Van

[Van]

Ace ,How does the front ride?as for the back, adjust the tire psi down,what does the bike weigh?For instance My long bike runs 8 lbs on the rear ,along with the front end makes it ride like a 78 coupe de ville.The problem with lighter bikes riding smooth is weight distribution,not enough weight distributed over not enough bike,I would have suggested a heavier cruzer in the 1000 cc category or better for you,but with out knowing your skills as a rider or your riding style for that matter I could be amiss here.good luck.Van



P.S Clifford the offer still stands buddy!

[Blacksheep]

Van, can't tell you too much. I just picked the bike up a couple weeks ago. Paid 2200.00 for it and after new items I will be about 2700.00. I have ridden bikes since I was a kid but mostly dirt racing with a modified YZ-250 that would carry the front tire in every gear. Then I had the Honda Dream on the street which was a 305 and fun. Then came street cars, racing karts, drag cars, buses and now another bike!
Not planning on doing a lot of long hauls with it but mostly around town and neighboring towns to bike meets etc. Should be a lot of fun when I get it road ready!

Ace

[H3Jim]

2000 Harley, Dyna Wide glide with 3.5" wide tire on the front instead of the stock 2.25. 

Edelbrock heads, cams etc  100 hp, 100 ft lbs of torque, can hardly even tell when a passenger is on the bike (if they lean with you)

[Van]

Way to go Jim,great lookin scoot.

[DaveG]

Hello to all bus and bike folks. New here, but my question to you all is do any of you haul your motorcycles in/on/under your bus? I would like to haul a couple motorcycles and avoid a trailer out back.