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My 1st bike

3K views 11 replies 7 participants last post by  photobug 
Sshhh. I'll let you in on a secret if y'all promise not to tell all the kids asking which 160 mph sportbike they should get as their first motorcycle.

My first motorcycles was a brand new 1977 Kawasaki 900 Z1. Of course, I had ridden dirt bikes for a few years, but that 900 was a beast. Heavy, fast, decent brakes and no handling. I'm lucky I didn't kill myself on it. I bought it because my roommate bought a used Porsche 911T and I couldn't afford a car that would outrun his Porsche. Ah youth. How could I have been so stupid and irresponsible back then?

My next bike was a much wiser choice - a Honda CB400F. That little thing was an absolute joy to ride, and got 55 mpg to boot. I wish I still had it.

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"For every action there is an equal and moronic overreaction."
Peter Egan
 
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