Your First Yamaha

[2RR2NV]

mine and is my current ride...  2007 FJR...

[Marcster]

Just bought this on Saturday!  2000 Yamaha Diversion (US models are called the "Seca II").

Details and more pics: http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,42665.msg975525

[nanbil]

Mine was, and still is, my trusty TDM 850.

[Metal Cutter]

No pictures but it was a 1978 YZ125. Pretty clapped out but it was mine and led to a 8 year binge of MX racing using up another 5 Yammies.

[ibppjr]

Only one I've owned, '78 SR500.  Bought when I got back on a bike after a nearly 30 year hiatus.  The most fun motorbike I've had.  Sorry I had to give it up, but it wasn't getting ridden much when I got a bigger, multicylinder for my interstate commute.

My only Yamaha was the twin to yours.  Had a Supertrapp, 38mm Mikuni, and the high volume oil line.  Only got about 35mpg, but man did it sound good!

Bought it when I was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas and in September of 1980 rode it home to Wasilla, Alaska.  8 days and 4700 miles.  Loved that bike!

[alskozx]

So many years ago...
First Yamaha was my first bike.  1982(?) 550 Maxim
Then, in the 80's
750 Seca
1200 Venture
1300 Venture Royale   then a long break for kids and career,
now
FJR1300

 My first yamaha was a 1982 550 maxim also!

[backat55]

Got one of the first DT 1 enduras in country in 1968. It was too big for me at the time [ funny]. Just got my second yamaha this summer 09 FJR. Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bad Dad]

Here's my first and so far only Yamaha

[jfslater98]

Just got my first one about a week ago. What an introduction!

[jesse0192]

It'll be a couple of decades before this one is a "classic," but it's my first yamaha  




She can be vicious when the revs begin to climb; the name of that old Duke Nukem level "Rabid Transit" sometimes comes to mind on my commute to work all the poor suckers in their minivans.

[vulcanbill]

Still got it;

My first was an 86 as well.  I called it the learning curve.    Not as pretty as yours but it taught us about torque.    It also forced me to learn how to dismantle and perform surgery on a gas cap, taught me about moving the wires out of the way before replacing the oil filter housing, and instilled in me the value of short-shifting second gear.  That's not a good bike for a mechanically challenged person unless it's in REALLY good condition.  But it sure was cause for a lot of giggles.  

[Zen Rider]

1971 Yamaha,  175 Enduro

... and, at age 15, doing my very best "Then Came Bronson" impression (complete with beanie cap and sleeping bag)  

[Paintman]

1978 XT500 , then my 79 XS1100 Special still have em both lol i never sell  

[skippy929]

82 seca 550.  Never thought to take a picture.  First bike ever and I was instantly hooked.

[skippy69]

Here is my first Yamaha. It's a 2002 Vmax,God I miss that bike....  

[aviationfred]

My first Yamaha was actually my 3rd bike. A 1986 Radian 600 that I bought brand new in 1986 after my Interceptor 500 was stolen.

[bungie4]

Okay, I'll play.

My first Yamaha and my first new bike. My god, look at the hair on that squid.


Since then I've had a few, but they all pale in comparison to my current Yamaha.



A 100,000 miles and a lifetime of memories on that bike with more to come.

[mxvet57]

Hey Carrot top.

[black hills]

my first, and only yamaha (other than snowmobiles):  

[Mr.Black]

82? MAXIM 650.

No gear. Silly hair.