Motorcyclist Journal / motorcycles / Verle Nelson, Cedaredge Colorado

Motorcycles owned since summer of 1967 to spring 1982
(in reverse order of purchase)  

 15. 1981 Yamaha XT500 purchased new, reliable thumper, adequate handling, fun.
 14. 1977 Yamaha 650 twin purchased new, reliable, boring.
 13. 1975 Bultaco Alpina 350 purchased new, faster than expected, adequate handling.
 12. 1972 Bultaco 175 Lobito purchased used, peaky engine, poor handling.
 11. 1974 Norton 850 Interstate purchased new, very nice touring bike.
 10. 1972 BSA 650 new state-of-the-art components, home built, great handling.
   9. 1952 BSA 500 Goldstar twenty years old when purchased, a real classic.
   8. 1971 Triumph 650 TR6C purchased new, great engine, good handling, a favorite.
   7. 1971 Bultaco Matador 250 purchased new, heavy, unsatisfactory handling.
   6. 1968 Triumph 650 TR6R one year old when purchased, great engine, good handling.
   5. 1968 Zundapp 100 ISDT Replica bought new, installed new 125 engine, great handling.
   4. 1968 Husqvarna 250 Enduro purchased new, first real dirt bike, heavy, poor handling.
   3. 1968 Yamaha 100 Trail Master purchased new, first trail bike, limited capabilities.
   2. 1967 Yamaha 305 Big Bear Scrambler, purchased new, fast, unsatisfactory handling.
   1. 1964 Yamaha 80 three years old when purchased, slow, fun, indestructible.
 

Verle Nelson, Cedaredge Colorado