Check this ranch house out... https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/...27125D0AE66503C88832E053822657B3D42CD81867911
ain't going to lie, that's a little too much for me. way too much clutter. but better than throw pillows and random things and unused tables, etc.
I saw a link on the history of Hodakas. I read every word. When I was 13 y/o, my friend and his dad had Hodakas that I rode all the time. They had put a knobby on the back, still had it's trials/enduro tire up front. Fun times
Neat but too many bikes that just don't move me but who cares, it's his collection and it's pretty kick ass.
I’m the same way. When I see huge collections, I feel like the owner is more about acquiring, as opposed to truly appreciating. I’m just not into having stuff for the sake of having stuff. I only have ~5 bikes that I’d truly love to have: RC30, ‘82 Katana, NR750, ‘78 GS750C, CBX Pro Link.
I read the Hodaka article too. I bought a 125 Wombat out of a guys chicken coop for $100. It had chicken shit all over it. I'll be damned but if the toaster tank didn't clean right up! I never could get the transmission sorted out. Sold it in pieces at a garage sale for $400. Sold my '82 pro-link CBX too. What a complex work of art. Honda sure has lost its way since old man Honda died.
For the streets as a sportbike mfg, yes, there touring and other bikes are still good. And, have you seen MotoGP in the last 10 years?
Dang it, man! I love watching the old stuff racing the Australian Classics. Those guys leave nothing on the table.
I'm a big fan of the old FJ's. Great bikes! I love watching Josh push the old girl. Bought an '85 new when the dealer was having a dollar a cc sale! My impression when I took it out for a test ride was riding a milk stool at 120. Funny thing is it's now my touring bike. My how times have changed.
