Vintage Motorcycles Photo Gallery by Dead Elvis at pbase.com

Vintage Motorcycles

1. I got my minibike (1963) at 12. I am amazed how far I rode it and never got stopped by the police. My younger brother took it over and it blew up when he added cooking oil to the crankcase
2. My first motorbike (1964) was a Honda 90. I was 13 and limited to 5 horsepower by law so it came with a leather gasket in the carburetor which restricted gas flow. It took me about a week to get it out. Pulling the muffler off made the little 90 sound like a stock car
3. Next (1965) I got a Honda 150 Dream. I thought I was cool and my handle was "The Angel" as seen on my windshield. Helmets were not required, which was good since my hair was more important to me than a motorcycle. Seeing Elvis in the movie Roustabout was a pivotal moment for me. I was a member of a "Gang" R.A.T.S (raising all types stuff). We rode Harley Scats, Cruisaires, Cushmans and assorted japanese bikes. We scared the local police into starting a gang unit and coming to the school assembly to warn the students. Too funny and naive.
4. I was still 15 when I traded up to a Honda 305 Dream. It was big and I added lots of lights to make it look more like a Harley. I put lots of miles on that bike year-round.
5. The police finally caught me and I traded down to a Honda 160. I went a new direction adding scrambler bars and mufflers, painting the silver parts black and placing a big tachometer on the handle bars. In 1966 the helmet laws came in and I decided to go to 4 wheels which were better at the drive-in.
6. In 1974 I got a Honda 750. This was the largest Honda offered and it seemed way ahead of it's time. It seemed kinda clumsy compared to a 500cc. I liked the feeling of a smaller bike that I could manhandle.
7. In the mid-80's I got a used Kawasaki LTD450 to run around on. Not a bad bike at all. I don't have a clue what eventually happened to it.
8. In the mid-90's I got a Honda Ascot 500 Twin. I rode it some and eventually one of my sons took it.
9. The very last picture is the Honda 150 after my younger brother (Picture 3)wrecked it. Note the crash bar bent back which injured his leg badly and required a hospital stay. He died in his sleep a short time later at home from a probable blood clot. He was 14.
Of course my kids got their own bikes. 2010 will be my 60th birthday and I hope there's a Harley Cruiser in my future. Please visit my Nashville Websites and my other photo galleries

1. 1st taste of freedom	2. Honda 90	3. Honda 150 and brother's 50	4. Honda 305
5. Honda 160	6. Honda 750	7. Kawasaki 450 LTD	8. Honda Ascot
9. Honda 150 after my younger brother wrecked it	Totaled	Elvis hair changes to Beatles bangs
			Honda 305 100MPH
Honda CB160	Scott's Suzuki Dirtbike	Scott's Yamaha Racer	Scott's suzuki
Mom and Scott on her Yamaha 125	Skip's Honda Z50 minibike	Honda brochure	Honda 1965 poster
Honda 1964 Poster			Honda Benly 150 Ad
Honda CB160 Ad	Honda Dream	Honda 1974 Ad
1964 Motorbikes	1964 Prices
	Ascot	Bobby Greer	Friend on my mini bike
another Honda 160	Yamaha DT125	1963 Harley Scat	Cruisaire
Cushman Eagle	Bridgestone	Cushman scooter	1966 Sears Vespa
Sears Allstate	Ducati (check out the engine)	Yamaha	Yamaha
1966 Suzuki	Sears Allstate Scooter	Kawasaki 1966	Triumph Tiger Cub
Bultaco Matador	Honda Cub 50 started it all		Ratfink 60's Mascot
Hondells "Little Honda"	Beach Boys "Little Honda"	Scramblers "Little Honda"	1965 Honda Dream 305
Triumph		Groovy Yamahas
Bridgestone A Go Go
Harley gets cool	Big bad Harley	Where are their helmets?	BSA
BSA	Suzuki	Yamaha	Whizzer
Minibike	Erik Von Zipper	Honda Hawk

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Tony		10-Feb-2008 18:52
Thanks for the memories of those days gone by. I remember sixpence worth of petrol would do me the week on my Honda 50.

Z50 rider		23-Jan-2008 19:09
I was hoping someone could tell me where I can download a free Honda Z50 repair manual, I'm trying to put the engine back together, If you can help me I would be very thankful.

Tian		10-Nov-2007 17:35
Hi Guys, I just bought a Honda 150 Dream that doesn't run as a winter project. Do you know where I can download an online version owner's manual/repair manual? My email is oahtt@yahoo.com. Also, do you know if the Honda 150 dream and honda 160 dream are compatible, can engines be swapped? What are differences b/t these two models? I really appreciate your helps. Thanks. Tian.

Dale		03-Oct-2007 20:59
the allstate compact was my first(bike) I was 14, now I'm 60 man what good memories that brings back

john		31-Aug-2007 23:18
i still have my 1965 Yamaha 80 Model YG1-K. She is still pretty, but I would like to get her in the hands of a collector. any ideas where to find such a person? John in Coronado, Calif.

al		15-Aug-2007 14:57
i never got stopped by the cops either! had a kawasaki 80, yamaha 60 mini enduro, honda z50, tacumsa 2.5 hp minibike. cool days man!

Rob Valdez		26-Jun-2007 07:55
Nice page! Lotsa stuff!

Davi		17-Jun-2007 19:18
Old stuff man, I had one of those harley scats and it was the biggest piece of junk bike I ever had. A friend of mine had the Harley 65 cc with the shifter on the handle like the vespa. It seemed ok. Then later he and his dad both owner 305 honda dreams that they toured baja and canada with. They were runnin' sons-a-britches

Scott		15-Jun-2007 20:57
Hello, nice photos. I have a 1965 Honda Dream that I would like to restore. Do you know of a good place to get parts? I going to have all the crome redone in a couple of weeks. I would like to replace all the gaskets and cables. I just wondered if you know of any places. I've found a few online but hey are limited on stock. Thanks for your time.

TJ		14-Jun-2007 00:21
As a side comment, all these older bikes are worth a lot compared to what they originally sold for; the question is: What's it worth to you? You should be happy with the knowledge that you own a peice of history that not too many people have. To answer any Q's like that i would say that they are worth restoring and RIDING...

TJ		14-Jun-2007 00:14
Love the older bikes. If something happens on the road you will be better equipped to fix. Of all the bikes ive had and ridden, my favorite is my 1966 CL 160(paid $50). It is the perfect bike to ride to the store for a 12-pack when I am working on my friend's new(2001) Harley Davidson {ha ha ha)

Brian		20-May-2007 16:04
that sears allstate scooter brings back great memories I would love to have one just like on the photo its like the one I had as a kid never thought I would see another good job saving the past

Mike		10-May-2007 22:01
I have an 1965 Honda (CA95)Dream/Benly 150. I would like to get a parts list for this bike. Does anyone have one. I'm also looking for parts for my bike, especially a fuel tank, lights/signals, etc. Does anyone know where to get these. I would like very much to rebuild this bike and ride it someday. Please help me. My email is P51BMUSTANG@netzero.net

felicio		18-Apr-2007 22:23
hey it's felicio again i forgot to leave my e mail . felicio@mts.net i live in canada

felicio		18-Apr-2007 22:14
i bought my honda 50cub when i was 13 .i rode it around every year until i was 18 since then it has been parked.i would like to know where to find the year and where to find parts such as marker lights,brake,turn signal lights.it also needs piston rings & shocks

Erwin A. Aballe		21-Mar-2007 13:47
Can Anyone give idea where I can find Engine Manual for this Dream 150? My bike is actually in Philippines. Is Dream 125 also a valuable bike? because I seen somewhere which is for sale. How this bikes worth? THANKS AGAIN!! choychowin@yahoo.com

Guest		21-Mar-2007 13:38
This is cool! I have the Honda/Nexon 150 which my father give to me, Its still good condition but engine is little bit low power maybe because its low compression, I saw one motorcycle encyclopedia and seen this bike Dream150. Its all the same. Its speedometer is a bit rectangle, rectangle headlights, rectangle signal lights, rectangle rear suspension cover. There is also Honda 125 of this kind. I wonder why my bike is NEXON? The name is on the fuel tank side. Can anyone give a clue what this bike worth? THANKS A LOT FRIENDS!!! Erwin Aballe Contact at choychowin@yahoo.com

tony		17-Mar-2007 14:27
wow..............your telling my story..........had lots of thses bikes.....still looking for 50cc suzuki.....1965.........tony canada

Arnie Nufer		14-Feb-2007 13:20
Love your site. In January of 1964, I was 15 1/2 and my grand parents bought me a Honda 90, like yours. I rode it for a year and eight thousand miles. I had saved $150, when a neighbor was selling a 150 Dream, with windshield and scrambler pipes. I bought it and lost the windshield and kept the Snuff-R-Nots open all the time. I loved that sound. Then came a basket case Triumph 560, that never ran, because I discovered british sports cars. In 1980, I moved to Washinton, sold everything, redefined my entire life, and drove a pickup. 15 years ago, I brought a Honda trail 90 and started an old love of little bikes again. I have about 75 of them and I am very afraid of buying another sports car, because one is never enough. Arnie

bill		29-Jan-2007 12:05
I bought a 1963 yamaha 50cc scooter and fully restored it. what does a MINT condition 63 go for. I can not find any information about this machine anywhere

skip		28-Jan-2007 02:59
hi guys,ijust picked up anice in perfect shape stock 1966 yamaha 80 single cylinder. what is some thing like this sell for??? thanks skip sblake@npautions.com

Hoppy		16-Jan-2007 15:47
I"m looking for a shop manual for a 1965 honda dream 150, does anyone know where I could find one. Email me at hoppy55@localnet.com

Skip Romagnoli		15-Jan-2007 13:10
I forgot .....If you know the manufacturer of the mini bike, could you please email me. Thanks. skipr@epix.net

Skip Romagnoli		15-Jan-2007 13:08
Wow ..... saw that 1963 mini bike. I still have it since I was a kid. Drove it all over town without any problems. Try that today. I have just started to restore it. Does anyone know who the manufacturer was? The engine is a Tecumseh H25, but I have no idea on who manufactured it. Great site .......

David Noble		21-Dec-2006 15:23
Would appreciate if anyone can tell me what the color was by year of the Allstate Cruisaires... seems they were Green Red White and Blue...but need to know year of color. Thanks David Noble i477t@hotmail.com

Jon DeHarpporte		14-Dec-2006 16:20
hi, great stories and photos. i wish i grew up with the beautiful 150 dream as well. i actually have one and unfortunately have to sell it because like you, i want to get something a bit bigger. i have it posted on craigslist.org in san diego under motorcycles and scooters for sale. you can type in a search for 1966 honda dream and it should come up with 4 photos. just wondering if you were interested or if you know of anyone who might be. i'd like to get this into the hands of someone who really appreciates it and takes care of it. thanks. my email is jondeharp@hotmail.com

James		25-Aug-2006 04:40
(me again.... Here's my email address to respond to regarding my questions on that excellent running 1963 Honda 150 Dream Motorcycle. SATORI_WARRIOR@ELITEMAIL.ORG

James		25-Aug-2006 04:37
Hi there, My dad has a nice running 1963 Honda 150 Dream just like what your brother wrecked many moon ago. I would like, if at all possible, to recieve all pertainent information regarding this motorcycle, including it's value. Again, it's in excellent running condition. Thanks for your prompt reply (anyone else who can contribute, please feel free to contact me as well). James

Luis		09-Jun-2006 11:48
Hi... I�ve an Kawasaki LTD 450 in perfect conditions. Do you have any idea what they are worth?

Mark		05-May-2006 14:45
I sure would like information on the person with the Hinda 150 Dream. I had one in 66 right before I went in the Army.

Dave		31-Mar-2006 18:55
i have a sctooer just like the on you have the curisaire same color but need some work was wondering were you got all the partssure does look nice.

Steve Cavanah		16-Feb-2006 02:24
lONG LIVE THE r.a.t.S

Dori		01-Feb-2006 17:35
Hey, thanks for sharing your story. I have one of these Honda 150 Dreams in my garage in perfect condition. Do you have any idea what they are worth?

Mike		20-Jan-2006 02:57
WOW! Chip, that was an incredible trip down memory lane. One of our neighbor's older son got the first Honda (a Cub 50) in town. He gave all of us younger kids (I think I was 12) a ride. That was all it took to hook me on motorcycles. I've had 8 bikes in my lifetime (51) . 1. Minibike. 2. 50cc Harley 3, Honda Trail 90 4. 100cc Suzuki Street 5. 250cc Suzuki Scramber 6. 450cc Honda Street 7. 550cc Suzuki Street 8. 1100cc Honda Sabre Thanks for the territic photo album.

michael		13-Nov-2005 16:30
What street did you live on? Your photo shows a house across the street that looks exactly like the house I lived in on Rodney Drive.

Steve Murtha		07-Nov-2005 01:58
hey, Nice photos of some great old bikes that I rode a few of as well. I remember when my older brother was away at school, and left his Honda 150 Dream at the house---I convinced my mother that I was supposed to bring it to one of his friend's house for repairs. We parked at my buddy's place and I went up there every day for several weeks and rode it after school whenever I could, back when I was 14 or 15...no license or permit. It ended when I busted the clutch cable, and really had to have it fixed before big brother came home. I remember those Cushmans, AllState Compacts from Sears, and I remember how in the early 60's, Sears even sold a Vespa under the Allstate name (125cc, I recall). Great stuff and hope you are still up on two wheels. I gave up the bikes when some old bag knocked me off my 650 Bonneville in my senior year of high school back in 71 and nine operations later....prudent to keep two real legs under me these days at age 52---love the golf too much. Gracias amigo, Steve Murtha

Guest		30-Aug-2005 02:40
It is really cool to see the ad for the benley 150.I have one that my grandfather gave me,he bought it new in 1963.Right now it has 6000 miles on it and i only ride it about 2 times a year.

Guest		19-Jun-2005 12:50
Cool photos. I was especially happy to see the Bridgestone photo as my dad had a 350 we used to ride on, etc. Now he rides all the time, my mom has a Silverwing scooter and I've just picked up a Valkyrie... Much success to you! This is Joe from youthelate.com

Steve Cavanah		27-May-2005 05:35
Nice gallery. I remember some of those bikes. Thanks for sharing these photos.

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