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BH121869 · 04-02-2008, 19:56

The first one a 1972 500cc, blew the crankshaft at over 100. The second one a 72 was OK, fast but just OK.

Uesque · 04-02-2008, 22:13

Way too much engine for the frame, hence the name "Widowmaker" for the 750. I still want one. I figure the 750 motor in a street tracker frame and you would have a head turner. Nothing like the sound of a two stroke triple.

clockdaddy · 04-04-2008, 22:10

I didn't even realize that large of cc was made in '72. The first bike I had was a 350 Honda and I thought it would simply fly! I guess I must have had my head in the sand. Of course the way we lived life in the '60's, That's a nice way of saying our "light's were on but no one was home!". Whew... did someone say "WOODSTOCK"?
Were large engines made in the 50's and sixties?

CD

threelilloves · 04-04-2008, 23:21

...I was born in 72...

BH121869 · 04-05-2008, 09:54

The late 60's say the beginning of the end for British and Harley dominating the racing. From 1940 to 1965 the Brits were taking more and more of the titles away from Harley. By 1970 Yamaha had their four cylinder two strokes on the track, I think 700cc and winning from then on. The other metrics followed with larger bikes as well. In 69 and 70 Norton was king of the road with its 750. The Jap metrics had some 500cc but in 71 Kaw brought out their 500cc triple to contend with. They did not handle, at speed well, but in a straight line were super fast and light. The rest is history.

04-16-2008, 19:45

BH121869, Is that you on that bike? What are you looking at? Or are you just meditating because she's sratching your back?

Blade · 04-18-2008, 06:45

Look man that was BH bike I would say the boy & girl are his kids ,
either that or BH was the shortest rider I have ever seen ,
I had a Kawasaki 1100 in 1978 or79 that bike was the fastest bike I have ever owned the speedometer went to 140 or 160 if I remember wright Can remember doing 140 on it one day at the air strip in Albuquerque new Mexico
before I shut it down it still had more but I was just dumb not that dumb to keep going 140 is the top speed I have ever been ,and I will never do it again ,
the bike was stable but I just couldn't see going any faster ,I backed her down and shook for 1/2 an hour knowing I could have killed myself I was wearing all the gear but at 140 don't think it would have mattered if I had went down .Boy what a ride

CoFats · 04-18-2008, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade

...and I will never do it again

OH BOB!

Well for sure not on what you ride now!

(Now you know I just could not let that one go by! Bob, you are so easy)

Blade · 04-19-2008, 10:28

I am a little wiser now than I was then ,I got the Harley to cruse on not go 140 it's not about speed now it;s comfort and the ride not how fast you go !

06-23-2008, 19:15

The Kawasaki 1100 was a screamer - - dag-nab-it - - she was quick, wasn't she? 140 on or in anything is fast - - a lot of wind out there and your checks are floppin all over your face

04-02-2008, 19:56	#1
BH121869 Founding Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central florida Posts: 891	I had two of these long ago The first one a 1972 500cc, blew the crankshaft at over 100. The second one a 72 was OK, fast but just OK.

04-02-2008, 22:13	#2
Uesque HD Prestigitator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	Way too much engine for the frame, hence the name "Widowmaker" for the 750. I still want one. I figure the 750 motor in a street tracker frame and you would have a head turner. Nothing like the sound of a two stroke triple. __________________ 1989 HD Low Rider Sport, 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100, 1974 CB450 in boxes To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-04-2008, 22:10	#3
clockdaddy Founding Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 125	I didn't even realize that large of cc was made in '72. The first bike I had was a 350 Honda and I thought it would simply fly! I guess I must have had my head in the sand. Of course the way we lived life in the '60's, That's a nice way of saying our "light's were on but no one was home!". Whew... did someone say "WOODSTOCK"? Were large engines made in the 50's and sixties? CD __________________ "Life can be Heaven or Hell... it all depends on you attitude!" hm2001

04-04-2008, 23:21	#4
threelilloves Founding Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rittman, OH Posts: 687	Hmmm... ...I was born in 72... __________________ Lindy and the Love Monkeys

04-05-2008, 09:54	#5
BH121869 Founding Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central florida Posts: 891	Big CC metrics The late 60's say the beginning of the end for British and Harley dominating the racing. From 1940 to 1965 the Brits were taking more and more of the titles away from Harley. By 1970 Yamaha had their four cylinder two strokes on the track, I think 700cc and winning from then on. The other metrics followed with larger bikes as well. In 69 and 70 Norton was king of the road with its 750. The Jap metrics had some 500cc but in 71 Kaw brought out their 500cc triple to contend with. They did not handle, at speed well, but in a straight line were super fast and light. The rest is history.

04-16-2008, 19:45	#6
Boots Posts: n/a	BH121869, Is that you on that bike? What are you looking at? Or are you just meditating because she's sratching your back?

04-18-2008, 06:45	#7
Blade Founding Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 408	boots Look man that was BH bike I would say the boy & girl are his kids , either that or BH was the shortest rider I have ever seen , I had a Kawasaki 1100 in 1978 or79 that bike was the fastest bike I have ever owned the speedometer went to 140 or 160 if I remember wright Can remember doing 140 on it one day at the air strip in Albuquerque new Mexico before I shut it down it still had more but I was just dumb not that dumb to keep going 140 is the top speed I have ever been ,and I will never do it again , the bike was stable but I just couldn't see going any faster ,I backed her down and shook for 1/2 an hour knowing I could have killed myself I was wearing all the gear but at 140 don't think it would have mattered if I had went down .Boy what a ride __________________ Blade Live Free & Ride Safe and Long

04-19-2008, 10:28	#9
Blade Founding Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 408	no way I am a little wiser now than I was then ,I got the Harley to cruse on not go 140 it's not about speed now it;s comfort and the ride not how fast you go ! __________________ Blade Live Free & Ride Safe and Long

06-23-2008, 19:15	#10
Boots Posts: n/a	The Kawasaki 1100 was a screamer - - dag-nab-it - - she was quick, wasn't she? 140 on or in anything is fast - - a lot of wind out there and your checks are floppin all over your face

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