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My Motorcycle Histories

YAMAHA RX50 Special
HONDA TL125
HONDA VFR400R
SUZUKI Gemma 50
HONDA VFR400R Pro-arm
HONDA CB1100F #1
HONDA CB1100F #2
SUZUKI GSX-R1100
SUZUKI GSX750S KATANA
HONDA BROS Product 1
HONDA CBR900RR Fire Blade
HONDA Dio
KAWASAKI GPZ900R Ninja
HONDA Dio ZX
CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
HONDA XL-Degree

　Catalogue Photo
YAMAHA RX50 Special(?YM）:

My first MC. I was longing for H-D, but I didn't have so much money. So, I purchased this "American Style" small MC (2-stroke 50cc). Even it was cheap secondhand, it was enough powerful & Fast for me. Because I was just a Beginner. And I experienced so many accident with this MC. I have ever broken that engine due to the run out of Oil. And after that, it was stolen, but Police could find out soon. But finally, I sold this MC to my friend.

HONDA TL125（?YM）:

My Uncle gave me this MC, when the RX50 was stolen. It's so simple, light weight, good Fuel Economy, and easy to ride. This model is "Trial Style", so I could enjoy the off-road riding with this MC. And I also went to the "Ohdarumi"(famous winding area) so often. (Even it's not suitable for such area.) The stock color was vivid blue, but my uncle painted it with "Army Green". It looks like a MC of the Japanese Self-defense Force. One night when the Tokyo Summit was held in Japan, I was stopped by a Police man on the road. Because he suspect that I might be a Terrorist. (So, stupid!) Anyway, my father is an owner of this MC in now.

HONDA VFR400R (86YM):

I got a TL125 from my uncle, but I was longing for more large size MC. In those days, "Racer Replica style" was a trend in Japan. And the HONDA V4 Engine was so strong in the racing field. So, I took this V4. When I got this MC, I got on the Exp. way immediately to go for watching the SUZUKA 8hr. Endurance Race. It was my first Long Distance Touring. I remember that Summer Vacation so clearly, and it's so nice memory. After that, I became to go for the long touring so often. I owned this MC about for one year. But I met with a big traffic accident, and this MC was scrapped.

Catalogue Photo
SUZUKI Gemma 50(?YM)：

I got this second hand scooter for traveling to work. The price tag was \10000 at the garage sale. Compared to the current scooters, it was so dull, because of its heavy exterior that was using many steel parts and its weak engine. So, I tried to reduce its weight, but my effort didn't mean nothing. I owned this scooter about for one year, but one day its tire got punctured, and I have left it alone at the parking. So, I don't know how it is.

HONDA VFR400R Pro-arm (87YM):

After the traffic accident of the first VFR, I got the new VFR with the insurance. The Pro-arm got into the news and the Rothmans color was very popular among the HONDA fan. I replaced the Exhaust Silencer, Foot Steps, and Handlebars. It was my first experience of the MC modification. I took a very noisy exhaust, so, when I lent it to my friend, he was caught by police and the "Poor Maintenance" sticker was on my MC. That noisy exhaust is still in the closet of my parents' house. I was pleased with this MC so much, however, I sold it to purchase the new MC when I got the Big MC License.

HONDA CB1100F (83YM):

The first Big MC for me. In my real intention, I would like to have "R" and not "F". But I didn't have enough money, so I took "F" . Besides, I took the USA type which has small fairing and it's not so popular in Japan. I was very impressed with the fiest experience of the Big MC. But unfortunately, it seemd that it had ever been clashed. So I had to be met with many troubles which were caused by the damage of it. I planned to fix it completely, but I met with a traffic accident again, only after 2weeks from the purchase. Then I went into hospital, and this MC was scrapped. （So, no Photo）

HONDA CB1100F (83YM):

I didn't give way to the accident, I found out the secondhand CB again. It was imported by an owner of the MC shop, and he maintained it for his personal use. So, the condition was excellent! And more, he exchanged the exterior from USA type to Europe type. Like the special brand of CB that it is, it's very easy to ride and has good performance. Of course, I was pleased with it very much. When I moved to Kumamoto area due to my job, I sent this one to Kumamoto first of all. Then I receive it in Kumamoto, and went to the winding load in Aso area immediately. I modified the handlebar(Hurricane Brand) and Exhaust muffler(KERKER). And I posed as an enthusiast rider, but I couldn't compete with the Brand New Big MCs of my friends at the High-speed area in Aso. So, for lack of an alternative, I sold this MC to get the new one. I owned this one for 2 years. ( It was the longest period till then.) So, I was so sad when this CB has gone with the MC shop's Pick-up truck.

SUZUKI GSX-R1100（92YM):

Before the release of the "Fire Blade", there was only a few choice for the Big Racer Replica. (GSX-R, FZR, and some 750cc Super Bike Replica) I wanted to have Liter Bike, and I don't like FZR. So, I took this one. Before everything, I wanted to compete with my friends. But I was discouraged with the real character of this MC. It looks like a Racer, but It's too heavy and not so suitable for the quick riding. CB could be faster rather than this one, in case of the racy riding. However, it's very comfortable for the long distance riding on the Exp. way, and the fuel economy is pretty good. So, I often went to the long trip with this. I installed the KERKER exhaust, and I enjoyed the "Good Sound". But also this MC sold to get the Fire Blade.

No Photo
SUZUKI GSX750S KATANA（?YM）:

I wanted to get one more MC which would be more suitable for the town riding, because the GSX-R1100 was too heavy for such riding. One day,I happened to find out this secondhand KATANA at the MC shop, and I bought it on impulse due to its cheap price tag and its cool special painting. Its condition was not so good, but it's very easy to ride and fitted for the town riding. I planned to modify it step by step, but unfortunately, it was run into from behind by a Car on the way home from the 1st touring with this MC. It was only after one week from the purchase, but it's scrapped. (So, no Photo)

HONDA BROS P1（?YM）:

I lost my KATANA with the traffic accident, but I could get this secondhand BROS with the insurance. It was the first experience of the V-twin for me. It's very compact & torquefull MC, and I could feel the pleasant acceleration. I replaced the exhaust with "Super Trap", but it only became noisy, and not any improvement of the power feeling. So, I immediately exchanged with the normal exhaust. I sold also this one to get the Fire Blade.

HONDA CBR900RR（92YM):

As soon as the release of this Model, I went to the MC shop and I impressed so much with the very quick engine response of the displayed Bike. And a new vehicle which was packed in a cage happened to arrived at the shop, then I purchased it immediately. In those days, Fire Blade was very expensive in Japan, so I had to sell the GSX-R and BROS. But I think its worth for such money. The riding-feel that is due to the combination of "Light Weight" and "High Power" is a very special advantage of Fire Blade, and it's very difficult to get such feeling from the other models. It's very compatible with the winding road in "Mt. Aso" area, so I went for a ride to there almost every weekend. I also put my heart into the modification, and I laid out my money on it more than 1 million Yen. I installed 4-1 Racing Exhaust, FCR-41, OHLINS Rear Suspension, Elion Racing Hi-lift Camshaft, HRC Piston Kit, Yoshimura Racing Screen, and so on. Finally, It became like as an unmanageable girl, but that's where I liked. So, I owned this MC for the longest period up to the present. I had exchanged all other bikes within 2 years. So, there was no need to the vehicle inspection. But this Fire Blade was passed the periodical vehicle inspection 2 times. After I moved to Kanto, I thought it too much trouble to go to the winding road with go through the heavy traffic jam. （Kumamoto is too much better for the riders） And finally, I sold this one on an opportunity of my marriage.

HONDA Dio（?YM）:

After I moved to Kanto, I got this scooter from my acquaintance for traveling to work.（It could be said "I snatched !" ） It was scrapped due to my rough usage. (So, no Photo)

KAWASAKI GPZ900R（A-2？）:

I wanted to get one more MC which would be more suitable for the town riding, because the Fire Blade was not comfortable for the town riding. Then I got this secondhand Ninja. It was well worn, but it could get a good condition, after the maintenance of many parts. It was very nice MC not only for the town riding but also for the Exp. way riding and for the winding road. This MC reminded me the pleasure of the Relaxed riding without the growing exited. I sold this one on an opportunity of my marriage, but still now, it's very attractive for me.

HONDA Dio ZX（97YM):

No.2 of the special scooter for traveling to work. Its engine is powerful and run zippy. But as it becomes worn, engine startability has become really bad. And recently, I use bicycle for traveling to work, so I'm planning to sell this one, and to buy a 125cc off-road style model.

HONDA CBR1100XX (98YM）:

My Current Favorite

HONDA XL-Degree
I sold my Dio ZX, and bought this one for off-road trecking. It's light weight and easy to ride. It's iust for "Japanese" size city-offroader.

　

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Catalogue Photo	YAMAHA RX50 Special(?YM）: My first MC. I was longing for H-D, but I didn't have so much money. So, I purchased this "American Style" small MC (2-stroke 50cc). Even it was cheap secondhand, it was enough powerful & Fast for me. Because I was just a Beginner. And I experienced so many accident with this MC. I have ever broken that engine due to the run out of Oil. And after that, it was stolen, but Police could find out soon. But finally, I sold this MC to my friend.
	HONDA TL125（?YM）: My Uncle gave me this MC, when the RX50 was stolen. It's so simple, light weight, good Fuel Economy, and easy to ride. This model is "Trial Style", so I could enjoy the off-road riding with this MC. And I also went to the "Ohdarumi"(famous winding area) so often. (Even it's not suitable for such area.) The stock color was vivid blue, but my uncle painted it with "Army Green". It looks like a MC of the Japanese Self-defense Force. One night when the Tokyo Summit was held in Japan, I was stopped by a Police man on the road. Because he suspect that I might be a Terrorist. (So, stupid!) Anyway, my father is an owner of this MC in now.
	HONDA VFR400R (86YM): I got a TL125 from my uncle, but I was longing for more large size MC. In those days, "Racer Replica style" was a trend in Japan. And the HONDA V4 Engine was so strong in the racing field. So, I took this V4. When I got this MC, I got on the Exp. way immediately to go for watching the SUZUKA 8hr. Endurance Race. It was my first Long Distance Touring. I remember that Summer Vacation so clearly, and it's so nice memory. After that, I became to go for the long touring so often. I owned this MC about for one year. But I met with a big traffic accident, and this MC was scrapped.
Catalogue Photo	SUZUKI Gemma 50(?YM)： I got this second hand scooter for traveling to work. The price tag was \10000 at the garage sale. Compared to the current scooters, it was so dull, because of its heavy exterior that was using many steel parts and its weak engine. So, I tried to reduce its weight, but my effort didn't mean nothing. I owned this scooter about for one year, but one day its tire got punctured, and I have left it alone at the parking. So, I don't know how it is.
	HONDA VFR400R Pro-arm (87YM): After the traffic accident of the first VFR, I got the new VFR with the insurance. The Pro-arm got into the news and the Rothmans color was very popular among the HONDA fan. I replaced the Exhaust Silencer, Foot Steps, and Handlebars. It was my first experience of the MC modification. I took a very noisy exhaust, so, when I lent it to my friend, he was caught by police and the "Poor Maintenance" sticker was on my MC. That noisy exhaust is still in the closet of my parents' house. I was pleased with this MC so much, however, I sold it to purchase the new MC when I got the Big MC License.
	HONDA CB1100F (83YM): The first Big MC for me. In my real intention, I would like to have "R" and not "F". But I didn't have enough money, so I took "F" . Besides, I took the USA type which has small fairing and it's not so popular in Japan. I was very impressed with the fiest experience of the Big MC. But unfortunately, it seemd that it had ever been clashed. So I had to be met with many troubles which were caused by the damage of it. I planned to fix it completely, but I met with a traffic accident again, only after 2weeks from the purchase. Then I went into hospital, and this MC was scrapped. （So, no Photo） HONDA CB1100F (83YM): I didn't give way to the accident, I found out the secondhand CB again. It was imported by an owner of the MC shop, and he maintained it for his personal use. So, the condition was excellent! And more, he exchanged the exterior from USA type to Europe type. Like the special brand of CB that it is, it's very easy to ride and has good performance. Of course, I was pleased with it very much. When I moved to Kumamoto area due to my job, I sent this one to Kumamoto first of all. Then I receive it in Kumamoto, and went to the winding load in Aso area immediately. I modified the handlebar(Hurricane Brand) and Exhaust muffler(KERKER). And I posed as an enthusiast rider, but I couldn't compete with the Brand New Big MCs of my friends at the High-speed area in Aso. So, for lack of an alternative, I sold this MC to get the new one. I owned this one for 2 years. ( It was the longest period till then.) So, I was so sad when this CB has gone with the MC shop's Pick-up truck.
	SUZUKI GSX-R1100（92YM): Before the release of the "Fire Blade", there was only a few choice for the Big Racer Replica. (GSX-R, FZR, and some 750cc Super Bike Replica) I wanted to have Liter Bike, and I don't like FZR. So, I took this one. Before everything, I wanted to compete with my friends. But I was discouraged with the real character of this MC. It looks like a Racer, but It's too heavy and not so suitable for the quick riding. CB could be faster rather than this one, in case of the racy riding. However, it's very comfortable for the long distance riding on the Exp. way, and the fuel economy is pretty good. So, I often went to the long trip with this. I installed the KERKER exhaust, and I enjoyed the "Good Sound". But also this MC sold to get the Fire Blade.
No Photo	SUZUKI GSX750S KATANA（?YM）: I wanted to get one more MC which would be more suitable for the town riding, because the GSX-R1100 was too heavy for such riding. One day,I happened to find out this secondhand KATANA at the MC shop, and I bought it on impulse due to its cheap price tag and its cool special painting. Its condition was not so good, but it's very easy to ride and fitted for the town riding. I planned to modify it step by step, but unfortunately, it was run into from behind by a Car on the way home from the 1st touring with this MC. It was only after one week from the purchase, but it's scrapped. (So, no Photo)
	HONDA BROS P1（?YM）: I lost my KATANA with the traffic accident, but I could get this secondhand BROS with the insurance. It was the first experience of the V-twin for me. It's very compact & torquefull MC, and I could feel the pleasant acceleration. I replaced the exhaust with "Super Trap", but it only became noisy, and not any improvement of the power feeling. So, I immediately exchanged with the normal exhaust. I sold also this one to get the Fire Blade.
	HONDA CBR900RR（92YM): As soon as the release of this Model, I went to the MC shop and I impressed so much with the very quick engine response of the displayed Bike. And a new vehicle which was packed in a cage happened to arrived at the shop, then I purchased it immediately. In those days, Fire Blade was very expensive in Japan, so I had to sell the GSX-R and BROS. But I think its worth for such money. The riding-feel that is due to the combination of "Light Weight" and "High Power" is a very special advantage of Fire Blade, and it's very difficult to get such feeling from the other models. It's very compatible with the winding road in "Mt. Aso" area, so I went for a ride to there almost every weekend. I also put my heart into the modification, and I laid out my money on it more than 1 million Yen. I installed 4-1 Racing Exhaust, FCR-41, OHLINS Rear Suspension, Elion Racing Hi-lift Camshaft, HRC Piston Kit, Yoshimura Racing Screen, and so on. Finally, It became like as an unmanageable girl, but that's where I liked. So, I owned this MC for the longest period up to the present. I had exchanged all other bikes within 2 years. So, there was no need to the vehicle inspection. But this Fire Blade was passed the periodical vehicle inspection 2 times. After I moved to Kanto, I thought it too much trouble to go to the winding road with go through the heavy traffic jam. （Kumamoto is too much better for the riders） And finally, I sold this one on an opportunity of my marriage.
	HONDA Dio（?YM）: After I moved to Kanto, I got this scooter from my acquaintance for traveling to work.（It could be said "I snatched !" ） It was scrapped due to my rough usage. (So, no Photo)
	KAWASAKI GPZ900R（A-2？）: I wanted to get one more MC which would be more suitable for the town riding, because the Fire Blade was not comfortable for the town riding. Then I got this secondhand Ninja. It was well worn, but it could get a good condition, after the maintenance of many parts. It was very nice MC not only for the town riding but also for the Exp. way riding and for the winding road. This MC reminded me the pleasure of the Relaxed riding without the growing exited. I sold this one on an opportunity of my marriage, but still now, it's very attractive for me.
	HONDA Dio ZX（97YM): No.2 of the special scooter for traveling to work. Its engine is powerful and run zippy. But as it becomes worn, engine startability has become really bad. And recently, I use bicycle for traveling to work, so I'm planning to sell this one, and to buy a 125cc off-road style model.
	HONDA CBR1100XX (98YM）: My Current Favorite
	HONDA XL-Degree I sold my Dio ZX, and bought this one for off-road trecking. It's light weight and easy to ride. It's iust for "Japanese" size city-offroader.