Proper use of the terms-Classic/Vintage/Antique Motorcycles-

DeltaStarr · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Karma :

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

In what context?

400/4s in my eye are classic bikes, not vintage bikes - and that's not a pretty standard one either...

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Lone-Wolf · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Karma :

Wotcha.

<<looks for vintage bike>>

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

I could afford the maintenance costs on my 400/4 on a part time cleaner's money at the age of 17. I doubt I could afford a 999 at the time (it hadn't been invented at that time anyway).

I prefer the looks of classic bikes, on the whole. Although there have been specific examples of modern machinery I like the look of. Too many variables - I couldn't live with a classic bike on a daily basis for example.

DeltaStarr · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Karma :

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

So you're kinda asking which of your two bikes we prefer?

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Both Riding my dads 60's Triumph is really good fun and feels really rewarding, but would I want to go to work on it all year round? Fuck no.
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silky666 · Captain Rulebook Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Karma :

I am confused
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The Original Muzza · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jan 2009 Karma :

I prefer the look of "Vintage" bikes all the time, in fact today I signed up to eBay solely to bid on a CB550 (K not F, unfortunately). I've gone this long without being lured into the sordid world of online auctions.
It's sort of like seeing a Bugatti Veyron next to a Pontiac Trans-Am. The pontiac gets 100% of my attention in this hypothetical situation, but if the Veyron was on it's own I would buy one (in this new hypothetical situation where I have loads of money Wink

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For the record your Ducati doesn't inspire me in the slightest, but I've popped a small rager at the 550.
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Devils Advocate · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2009 Karma :

Put it this way:
If vintage bikes were all that was available for me to buy/ride....i wouldn`t ride. Laughing

Does that answer your question. Laughing

Mudskipper · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

Err, a 1975 bike would be considered 'classic', not vintage... Neutral

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The Original Muzza · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jan 2009 Karma :

I was frustrated, so I googled.

DeltaStarr · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Karma :

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

So in answer to your original question:

I'd prefer a 400/4 to your 550/4 and a 998 to your 999.

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Dr. DaveJPS · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2008 Karma :

as an owner of both a classic and a modern machine ( and that honda btw ain't a classic in my book) both have pro's and con's.

i love the classic for blasts because i can feel when i'm at the limits and it is fun to ride round them, the classic is never going to risk my license much, you get a greater sense of ownership with a classic.

the downsides are for ~ every hour on the road you'll spend 2 hours fettling, almost anything modern will leave you for dead, parts whilst avaiable now will be short in the future, maintaince like emptying the oil sump have to be done after every ride, servicing has to be done yourself as many shops don't have the tools.

modern bikes are good because they are quick, capable, start easily, need little day to day maintenance, wider choice of tyres, etc.

although on a sunny day i prefer to ride the classic (when it's in the mood) than the modern when all is said and done.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I'll let you know.

I just bought myself a 2007 "vintage" bike in the form of a Royal Enfield 350 bullet.

It's only two years old but pre-unit OHV engine, kickstart, right hand gear change, drum brakes, points ignition, 19" wheels and ought to do in the region of 65mph.

Really looking forward to riding it.
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