StrayCat2 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Hi Guys, I had a profile on here a while back but couldn't remember the details (StrayCat user name, so im back with a new account. I may know some of you from the other forum. Anyway, here's a bit about me. Im a bike junky, currently 17 bikes in the shop, but just one VFR ( a 2014 VFR 800 deluxe). Ive had several other VF's in the past 3 years ( 4 VF1000R's, 2 VF500F Interceptors) I usually restore/build 2 bikes a year, im retired and spend my summers farming and riding my bikes, winters im in the shop doing bike stuff or riding my snowmobile, occasionally I pick up a guitar and make all kinds of horrible noises. Im currently swinging a wrench on a 93 GSXR750 (getting close to lighting it on fire actually, but thats another story for another time) Hers a few intro pics of the hoard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer raYzerman Posted November 21, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted November 21, 2021 What he didn't do is post a pic of his truck. There's something wrong with it he can't seem to fix.... bikes keep jumping into the back of it. Username should be StrayNGE. I was going to borrow it once, but I don't think I could handle it....... 😺😼😹 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrayCat2 Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 LOL, ive kept the truck in the garage for a while so nothing can follow me home. I have enough headaches with this Suzuki GSXR dont need any more for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted November 21, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted November 21, 2021 Nice bikes. I see a CB-1 and another Gixxer in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrayCat2 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 hour ago, bmart said: Nice bikes. I see a CB-1 and another Gixxer in there. Thanks, yea a CB1, just 1 Gixer tho, the 93 im currently working on and frustrated with ( I cant figure out my problem), the difference in the 2 GIXXER pictures is the Exhaust system I put on it. Current Fleet: 2014 VFR800 2017 M109R 2017 Africa Twin 1986 NS400R 2007 Aprilia RSV Factory 2010 Rossi R1 2003 Z1000 2000 ZRX1100 1997 CBR600 F3 2006 Buell XB9r Firebolt 2008 Buell 1125R Anniversary 1989 CB1 1988 Hawk GT 1993 GSXR750 1984 CBX750 2020 Beta 300 EVO Trials 2012 CBR125R Repsol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted November 22, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted November 22, 2021 Welcome dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 3rdbike Posted November 22, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted November 22, 2021 StrayCat, you are a sick individual! 😁 Isn't there a local MBD* chapter up there? Just teasin'..... actually I'm glad for you. Being retired and doing exactly what you want! Bully for you!! Welcome (back) to the group! * Multiple Bike Disease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrayCat2 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Thanks Guys, Yea, Im an addict. Space is the only thing that stops me from being a Hoarder to be honest, I have thought of putting a second level in my other Barn/Garage and filling it with bikes, I figure I could get over 70 more in there easy. But, given that im a bit OCD with my stuff It would likely drive me mad not being able to keep 'em all maintained, running and shiny etc. But hey, there are worse things to be addicted to and its largely a self funding hobby if you buy right. So all in all, Im good with it. Few pics of the other bikes... 86 Honda NS400R - 2 stroke V3 1984 Honda CBX750 (restoration this winter all being well). Very Rare in North America VF1000R (Now sold) I restored a few years ago in the Euro colours. Had to rebuild the transmission on this one as well My other VF1000R (now sold) - Light resto on this one but had to do a full frame swap as the frame it arrived with had a rebuilt title. Here's one of the VF500 Interceptor's I built and customized in to a "VF500R" (now Sold). Mainly cosmetics, I cut the fairing to allow use of lower clip-ons. I trimmed the fairings, cut the front fender way down, cut the windshield 4", added a Lockhart lower fairing, rothmans Honda graphics, faux solo seat in white vinyl, Chinese mufflers, bar end mirrors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Wald Posted November 22, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 hour ago, StrayCat2 said: Thanks Guys, Yea, Im an addict. The only reason I sell any bikes is coz I run out of space and I want/need to buy more, Space is the only thing that stops me from being a Hoarder to be honest, I have thought of putting a second level in my other Barn/Garage and filling it with bikes, I figure I could get over 70 more in there easy. But, given that im a bit OCD with my stuff It would likely drive me mad not being able to keep 'em all maintained, running and shiny etc. But hey, there are worse things to be addicted to and its largely a self funding hobby if you buy right. So all in all, Im good with it. Few pics of the other bikes... 86 Honda NS400R - 2 stroke V3 1984 Honda CBX750 (restoration this winter all being well). Very Rare in North America VF1000R (Now sold) I restored a few years ago in the Euro colours. Had to rebuild the transmission on this one as well My other VF1000R (now sold) - Light resto on this one but had to do a full frame swap as the frame it arrived with had a rebuilt title. Here's one of the VF500 Interceptor's I built and customized in to a "VF500R" (now Sold). Mainly cosmetics, I cut the fairing to allow use of lower clip-ons. I trimmed the fairings, cut the front fender way down, cut the windshield 4", added a Lockhart lower fairing, rothmans Honda graphics, faux solo seat in white vinyl, Chinese mufflers, bar end mirrors Still drooling over this collection, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Welcome to the forum! 🙂 That's an impressive fleet. Thanks for sharing the photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dangeruss Posted November 22, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted November 22, 2021 Small world when someone you've never met posts a picture of their garage and you know who it is without looking at their name.😀 I guess with that many bikes the odds are fairly high. One of my friends sold you the VFR1000 a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrayCat2 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, Dangeruss said: Small world when someone you've never met posts a picture of their garage and you know who it is without looking at their name.😀 I guess with that many bikes the odds are fairly high. One of my friends sold you the VFR1000 a couple of years ago. LOL Wow, are you talking about the Red VF1000R from down in Etobicoke ? if so he actually sold me both of those VR1000R's I also bought 2 from a fellow in Barrie, the frame from one of the Barrie bikes was the basis for the resto of the red one above . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted November 22, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted November 22, 2021 Wow - with a truck like that, imagine if you had a trailer . . . ! Great collection - love the vintage bikes. Do you do the paintwork yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrayCat2 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, Cogswell said: Wow - with a truck like that, imagine if you had a trailer . . . ! Great collection - love the vintage bikes. Do you do the paintwork yourself? There in lines the other part of the problem, I have a 17' enclosed trailer, I can haul 5 bikes with the Truck and trailer. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer raYzerman Posted November 23, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted November 23, 2021 Stray needs to sell the truck and trailer and get a Honda Ridgeline........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrayCat2 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 1 hour ago, raYzerman said: Stray needs to sell the truck and trailer and get a Honda Ridgeline........ 🤮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dangeruss Posted November 23, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted November 23, 2021 5 hours ago, StrayCat2 said: LOL Wow, are you talking about the Red VF1000R from down in Etobicoke ? if so he actually sold me both of those VR1000R's I also bought 2 from a fellow in Barrie, the frame from one of the Barrie bikes was the basis for the resto of the red one above . Yeah, the robotics guy. When he described all the bikes you had I remember thinking I knew who it was. Here's the other half of my 'collection'; (NOT the TZ, although he sold me the RZ 20 odd years ago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrayCat2 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 Very Cool Bikes ! I had a nice RZ350, an RZ500, RG250 Walter Wolf and RGV250 and foolishly sold them all. Keeping my NS tho. Did I see you on the RZ forum not long after I got the VF's ? I recall you said he used to call the VF1kR "the Furnace". ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dangeruss Posted November 30, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted November 30, 2021 Yeah, that was me. I bought the VFR while the RZ was apart, I really need to get back to it. Don't ever get rid of the NS, you'll never find another like that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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