Posts tagged 80s
Motorcycle sale ad of the YEAR. It’s only March and I think this really would be a hard one to beat.
See the advert on TradeMe.co.nz, and read below for a little excerpt.
Hi. I’m Suzi. I’m a GN250. I’m the motorbike of your dreams.The guy in the pictures with me is my owner. I taught him how to drive a motorbike. I took his fat ass everywhere. I carried him and his girlfriend to many awesome places. I even taught her to drive a bit too. Everyday when he needed me to go to work, to the supermarket, or to go and have brunch by the beach, I was there. EVERYDAY. Now, all of the sudden, he wants a car. Pft. Apparently I’m no good to carry a drum kit around. A ridiculous point, but I got the message. After a heated argument and a couple tears, I decided it was time to find a new fat ass to drive me.
Vancouver, Washington native Kim Spindler Gribner’s “back in the day” photo.
Back in the day… notice the rolled up jeans, kangaroo shoes and polo shirt? Damn I miss the 80’s!
She was definitely born to ride!
Chris came over today to help us wrench on Justin’s bike. New 4 into 1 exhaust meant new header gaskets, cutting/dremmeling out the airbox, installing pod air filters, and re-jetting the carbs. I took photos with my real camera that I’m sure will end up here, but in the mean time here’s some cool instagram shots.
Submission from Luke in TN-
My girlfriend Katelyn started building a 1980 CB650 in her laundry room over the winter. A month ago, she brought it to my shop to finish. After she did the rings, jugs and valves we heaved the engine back into her beautifully finished frame. She’ll be riding this third bike of hers by August. On nights like this, I’m the one barefoot in the kitchen.
Thanks for the awesome shot and story, Luke! It’s August now… send me some pics of your girl and her sweet new ride!
So very 80s motolady.
More crazy 80’s motolady action comin’ your way. …Maybe 70’s? Crazy 80’s sounds better. Motorcycle: Laverda Montjuic.
Crazy 80’s motolady illustration with a swerving sportbike, paraglider, rocket taking off, explosion… could it get much better?
Submission from Phillip Cooke Jr-
Took this photo of my friend Cleone Howland on her 82 Yamaha XV920Rj cafe build.
Awesome shot, and bad ass motolady! Thanks for the submish, Phill!
Lots of bikes out and about today and a lovely 90 mile jaunt on the Maxim. Ended up stopping at Skyline Tavern because there were so many people there (about 4 more than pictured).
Best thing about riding today (besides riding in general) was getting to wear my short leather gloves. So much more comfy than the winter gloves I have.
Gary Baker from Georgia has a really cute little moto-romance story:
He was unhappy with his stock 1979 Triumph Bonneville Special, so he decided to go custom. He and Diane, his girlfriend at the time, stripped the bike down to the frame and removed all the extra crap. They were having problems- it was only running on one cylinder. Diane sat and stared at the wiring diagram and said “how do you have the coils hooked up?” A few wire swaps later, the Bonnie was alive and well.
Gary and Diane have now been married 23 years. Photo circa 1986.
Justin’s 1982 Yamaha XJ Maxim 650 the day he got it (top) and today (bottom). It’s amazing how much small upgrades can completely change a bike’s ride-ability and look. Carb cleaning, exhaust patches, exhaust wrap, new handlebars and mirrors, grip warmers, new rear suspension, fork seals, new headlight bulb, and emergency tool kit in custom leather fork bag.
He tried to get young ladies into motorcycles from a very young age. Oregon woods.
(Thanks for the submission, Torfinn Olsen)
This is Alycia (and her two daughters) from Portland, Oregon. She’s a real life moto lady- rides a Ducati and just sold her 1980 Yamaha Maxim. (I think she’s my doppelgänger)
See See Cycles SR500 Yamaha, Portland Oregon. My home town does it right! :) Photo by Ray Gordon.
Boner Brigade from Death Spray Customs. An 80s Yamaha (XS I think), bright eyed and bushy tailed.
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