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Scott
MarkT
Brilliant!-- each one of those bikes are iconic in their own way. Fantastic!!!
You series of pictures got me to thinking for the first time --that the 888's are aging a bit better then the 851's-- and I am a long long time fan of the 851!
Viper1
I want them all 😎
wgsvintage
Now that's a group of bikes, holy mackerel! I've been studying the photo of the Lucchinelli replica for about two hours now and am not getting anything done. It's the first photo of one I've seen that clearly shows the front sub-frame mounting. You can see that it really is an '88 Kit with the factory race mods factory installed, and a more handsome (IMO) all red paint job. What a bike, it's even wearing my favorite grips, so I wouldn't have to change a thing. If you ever have the bodywork off, please take more photos.
Bill
900SL
A sea of red...Beautiful!!😄
Mr.R
Hells bells Scott,
That's almost the full set of factory specials.
I'm sure the Supermono was (is?) a hoot to ride, but would I be right in guessing the late model Corse 888/926? was the best of the 851/888's to ride?
It being at the end of the development program.
Steve R
Jasper
Beautiful selection. You should be really proud.
markus_sp3
Sensational!!!
Phil911
I'm speechless ...
Thanks for sharing, Scott !!
Phil911
Mr Bumble
Scott thanks for the trip down memory lane, being at yours and seeing these very beautifully bikes before my own very eyes. I hope that that the 'wee nip' in the air is not too severe! It also seems like one of the family is missing though, has it gone for a wonder?
I shall contact you soon about the other thing, I am sure that we can come to an agreement, Alan.
Ben Bostrom
So why the heck God created Women, when there is so much beauty in the world like these 851/888 😳
wgsvintage
Riding after dark.
scott 888
The Missing one
Mr Bumble wroteScott thanks for the trip down memory lane, being at yours and seeing these very beautifully bikes before my own very eyes. I hope that that the 'wee nip' in the air is not too severe! It also seems like one of the family is missing though, has it gone for a wonder?
I shall contact you soon about the other thing, I am sure that we can come to an agreement, Alan.
Yes Alan you are quite correct the exchange rate is not slipping, maybe you will just have to open safety deposit box no 2 !.
Scott
scott 888
Mr.R wroteHells bells Scott,
That's almost the full set of factory specials.
I'm sure the Supermono was (is?) a hoot to ride, but would I be right in guessing the late model Corse 888/926? was the best of the 851/888's to ride?
It being at the end of the development program.
Steve R
Steve
No real favourites here, how can I, each one has its own soul and character for sure and its taken 20yrs to do it.
Scott
Phil911
... 20 years of passion !!!
What's the next project ???????????????????????
adie851
Scott,
Nice ,cool collection,did you show your 888/926 at Stafford Classic show last year ?
Cheers, adie851
851corsa
The 851 has the quintessential racebike look, it's timeless and pure, almost as if nobody designed it, it just HAD to be that way.
The supermono looks very considered, like it was made to look stylish. Maybe that aspect of its detailing might 'date' it.
The period when these bikes were new, Mid 80's to mid 90's, the state of the art racing motorcycle was a product of engineering, aerodynamics, material technology and computational fluid dynamics.
Take a look at the progression of these Honda racebikes 1985, 87, 88, 92, 97.
They have a purposeful appearance, that the 851 shares.
The only truly aerodynamic bikes were the old dustbin lid racers of the 50's, like this Moto Guzzi streamliner, but the rule makers decided that no bodywork should project forward of the front wheel and that put and end to that.
Just my opinion,
I also say, Scott, respect to you for getting busy filling your life with things that please you.
One question though, why no RRR, Or is it just a question of time?
Terry
Mr Bumble
So Scott, perhaps the family has swelled, I will try to call you later if my time and the clocks are in synch.
Alan
scott 888
851corsa wroteThe period when these bikes were new, Mid 80's to mid 90's, the state of the art racing motorcycle was a product of engineering, aerodynamics, material technology and computational fluid dynamics.
Take a look at the progression of these Honda racebikes 1985, 87, 88, 92, 97.
They have a purposeful appearance, that the 851 shares.
The only truly aerodynamic bikes were the old dustbin lid racers of the 50's, like this Moto Guzzi streamliner, but the rule makers decided that no bodywork should project forward of the front wheel and that put and end to that.
Just my opinion,
I also say, Scott, respect to you for getting busy filling your life with things that please you.
One question though, why no RRR, Or is it just a question of time?
Terry
Hi Terry
For me Terry your not far off the mark here, and I would like to say that I think that we are on the same wavelenght re some of the Japanese Hondas.
All the best
Scott
Mr.R
I'll take the RC30 you can keep the rest of the bags of shit mate! 😏
Steve R
P.S. No really the only one I'd want is the RC30...
