scordiaboy515 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Just an observation as I reflect on 35 years of being a motorcycle enthusiast.........It's astounding to me the development of motorcycle, suspension and tire technology that we now all enjoy. Such a far cry from my first big street bike, a 1972 Honda CB750K.........my number one favorite bike is the Britten V1000. John Britten was a brilliant man......if you ever take the time to read his bio you will agree, pure genius.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MbvMqNAFVY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hobbs Posted October 10, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted October 10, 2014 I haven't been riding nearly as long but coming from a 76 CB550 I agree, it is interesting to see how much technology improved. Also protective gear too compared to the 60's-70's onward. Radial tires alone really changed the game. In the future we will have a pre molecularization chamber for fuel so we burn vapors instead of a fine mist. 160 mpg economy! Well, just speculating anyway - the theory is logical and could prove practical. Everything went braap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleman67 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I truely enjoy taking a ride on my FZ, then coming home and hopping directly onto my '75 XS650. This gives me a real sense of just how far bikes have come in 40 years. The XS is a "mild cafe" , so riding position is similar to the FZ. Both bikes are also parallel twins, but the XS has a 360 degree crank so it is a real shaker. Wheel base is similar to the FZ, but wheels are 19" up front and 18" in back. Once I jump on the XS & kick it to life, the first thing I notice (other than my eyeballs shaking in my skull) is the weight difference. The FZ is a real feather-weight compared to the XS and along with the 17 inch wheels, handling is super-sweet. I would say the biggest difference between the two bikes is the brakes. The XS has a wooden feel with a simgle rotor in front and drum in back while the FZ will let me stop-on-a dime. Don't get me wrong - the XS is a real kick to ride and I do love working on and riding that bike (in that order) -- but the FZ simply does everything better and easier. In my opinion, the FZ is a new bike with as much "character" as my trusty old XS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scordiaboy515 Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 absolutely, sweet bike coleman67! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ralph Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I have a 40 year old bike as well as the MT-07 strangely I bought the MT because it feels very much like the old bike to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scordiaboy515 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 I have a 40 year old bike as well as the MT-07 strangely I bought the MT because it feels very much like the old bike to ride. Moto Morini 3 1/2??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ralph Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 |Moto Morini 3 1/2 Strada 350cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member phyciocc Posted October 22, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted October 22, 2014 Holy Mackerel! This is deja vu all over again ! I grew up in Italy and my buddy had a Morini 350 and he let me drive it quite often (1976...). I don't remember if it was this one or the non-sport model, but it was a Morini 350. I am starting to feel old... MarcoPhysics Prof. Be aware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ralph Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Owned it 20 years or so in it's first 20 years it only did about 3000 miles since then I have put about 15000 on the clock, about 3000 of those this year if one had to go it would be the MT will keep it till I can no longer ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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