What was your first new one ??

[Wil B.]

My first was a 1981 Honda Nighthawk 450 SC.  I purchased new in 1983.  The dealer had 10 new ones in crates in the back.  There was a glut of unsold new bikes from '81 and '82.  The price was $1,290.00, I added on a Plexifairing and the factory backrest/luggage rack for an out-the-door price of about $1,600.00.  I couldn't resist.  I didn't even have a motorcycle endorsement on my license yet.

The little 450 came with mag wheels, electronic ignition, air adjustable front suspension, helmet lock, and 6 speeds.  And the parallel twin always ran flawlessly.  Threw on all my camping gear (even a grill) and  took it on touring trips from Chicago to Arkansas, Wisconsin, and Missouri.  Got blown around a little on the interstates but had a blast anyway (didn't know any better!)  And that little bargain had Honda quality through and through.

What a great way to get into 2 - wheeled travel!

Wil B.
Broadview, IL

'71 Guzzi Ambassador
'91 Honda Nighthawk
'04 Kymco Suoer 9
'10 Kymco Yager 200gt

[MJR]

We had the annual Vegas HighRollers Weekend Scooter here last weekend 2-23-17 to 2-27-17 and I saw two of those Honda Helix at the rally. They were the vintage 250cc maxi scooters of course. We even had an Aprilla 300cc custom scooter from Vancouver B.C. join us. Those are some sweet bikes.

Ah that sounds like fun and I missed it though I only have maxi scoots it's close enough to me for a ride up there.

[kingkymco125]

Ah that sounds like fun and I missed it though I only have maxi scoots it's close enough to me for a ride up there.

The Vegas scooter rally is always a great time. You would have been welcomed. As long as you have two wheels this is all that matters..
I like the vintage as well as the modern bikes. I even got to show off my new full face helmet.

[Mr. Paul]

My first was a new 1987 Honda Helix in Candy Red. I miss her. And my second was a 1986 Honda Helix in white which I bought because it was a deal too good to pass up despite still having the red '87.

I have a '93 deep red Helix. I love the thing! I drive it to work, to the store, to the mountains, pretty much everywhere. I got it for $800.00 (It needed some TLC) I have fixed it up and now have a good, reliable machine. They are a classic, kind of like the old N series Ford tractors.

[MJR]

I have a '93 deep red Helix. I love the thing! I drive it to work, to the store, to the mountains, pretty much everywhere. I got it for $800.00 (It needed some TLC) I have fixed it up and now have a good, reliable machine. They are a classic, kind of like the old N series Ford tractors.

Nice, one day I'd like to buy another to add to my growing stable of maxi scoots.

[klaviator]

My first bike was a used 1976 Kawasaki KZ400




I replaced it with my first new bike, a 1980 Suzuki GS550E



I have pics of all of the bikes I have owned.

[Scooter Dan]

My first was a 65 Yamaha Catalina 250, 2 stroke, parallel twin. I cursed that bike more than any other as it fouled out plugs and was so hard to kick start that it was easier to get a good running start and drop it into low gear. My second​ bike though was a gem, a Honda 305 Scrambler.

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[Scooter Dan]

My first was a 65 Yamaha Catalina 250, 2 stroke, parallel twin. I cursed that bike more than any other as it fouled out plugs and was so hard to kick start that it was easier to get a good running start and drop it into low gear. My second​ bike though was a gem, a Honda 305 Scrambler.

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My 305 Scrambler (not this one) was highly customized by the seller and had a custom seat, paint job and painted covers were chromed.

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[TroutBum]

My first bike was a used 1976 Kawasaki KZ400




I replaced it with my first new bike, a 1980 Suzuki GS550E



I have pics of all of the bikes I have owned.

I love the look of the naked bikes of the 70s and 80s.

[CROSSBOLT]

Scooter Dan, we were brothers in misery! I had a Yamaha YM-1. Sorry-est ignition system of all time. CDI would have cured that!

Karl

[forkintheroad]

1982 Yamaha Seca.
Wish I still had it.

[Redk]

I have never bought a brand new MC.

...I know what the Honda S90 is...  they were, and probably still are a Great little bike!
A neighbor had bought a new one, way back when.

Most didn't last long, some were far more fun than others, but it was the 441 Victor that brings the most memories of grief.
Lucas, Prince of Darkness.  Aargh !
redk

[h2ou8n4]

My first was a '58 Cushman Highlander. I was 11 and my brother was 12 and my parents bought it for us to ride to school which was 8 miles from our house in San Antonio, TX. We didn't have drivers licenses or helmets. It was 5 HP, centrifugal clutch, hard tail, springer front, rear foot brake and no front brake! It had a ratchet type kick starter that you had to raise by hand for each kick. We rode it to school for 2 years until big brother got his drivers license and we got an old Ford pickup. We took the scooter up to our ranch after that and rode it in the dirt chasing jackrabbits, skunks and armadillos.

[MJR]

My first was a '58 Cushman Highlander.

Now that is a sweet ride.