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919Hooligan · 11-13-2007, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omegajim

Now I'm going to have to take some pictures of my triple, although it won't look as good as the other one posted.

Primarily because I have 49,000 miles on it and don't spend a lot of time cleaning it.

Just wash it and set it in the sun. Don't get too close and it'll look great!

omegajim · 11-13-2007, 10:45 PM

In that case I'll take the picture from across the street. It will look nice and shiny from that distance.

Only because I don't know where to get a satellite photo.

borchnicerice · 12-19-2007, 12:49 PM

Here's my ol' classic bike 1983 GS750T

**intimid8er** · 12-19-2007, 01:20 PM

Suh-effin-weet!

Seriously nice ride you have there.

palanon · 12-19-2007, 01:37 PM

Deeeelicious!!

2005GZ250 · 12-19-2007, 08:53 PM

That is one sweet looking GS

VairKing · 12-22-2007, 07:22 PM

I almost forgot about this thread...Have 2 oldies right now...First is my prized '81 GS1100E, bored out to 1300cc, Mikuni smoothbores, vance and hines exhaust, Dyna electric ignition management, etc, very quick bike, lots of fun to ride and plenty of power to smoke all the local crotch rockets.

The other bike is just about finished, Ive been restoring it this fall, and it got put on the back burner just a tad when I brought the '05 home...its a '71 Honda CB750, completely rebuilt the motor, stripped it down the the bare frame and blasted and painted it, painted the tank and covers ('04 mustang yellow with white pearl clearcoat, my own combination) It runs good and will probably get sold this spring to help pay off the '05...

borchnicerice · 12-22-2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palanon

Deeeelicious!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2005GZ250

That is one sweet looking GS

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

Suh-effin-weet!

Seriously nice ride you have there.

Thank you fellow riders, I enjoy the h*ll out of that ol' bike. Can't see myself getting rid of it.

G51000 · 12-27-2007, 09:04 PM

My 72 Moto Guzzi Eldorado I bought from a pawn shop. She is in pieces as of now. Engine O/. Frame up paint{in progress}. She will be makin noise in the spring!

Zig · 01-04-2008, 06:50 AM

Currently being rewired, carbs being rebored and sleeved, new rubber and tank paint. Black isnt stock colour but i like it.

mike-s · 01-05-2008, 02:14 AM

took my gsx for a spin today, i think she's being a bit of a pig to start due to stail fuel in the tank, registering her and running a couple tankfulls through her ought to sort that right out. Also adjusted the handlebars (and item location after the adjustment) as the past owner put then in far too much of a pulled back position, clutch and chain are all set up correctly now. Also established i need to swap out a new front tyre as the current one, albeit with full tread, has got some vicious cracking on the sidewalls. Was raining so no "she is working" pictures, but i did take her up & down the street without incident/worry.

G51000 · 01-23-2008, 03:15 PM

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Samurai · 01-24-2008, 03:07 AM

>Talk about bikes with 25 years experience or more.

ok, I have posted some of these before for my rider friends. The first one barely meets the criteria.
1983 Honda CBX 750F

Marusho (Lilac)
Blue:1960 MF39, Red:1961 LS18,

Bridgestone GTR, owned by the Marusho owner's brother

1960 Meguro

2004 Suzuki ST250, my faky classic toy

cycloptic1dr · 02-23-2008, 09:08 AM

this is my first baby 1984 ascot VT500 by honda with new self done custom paint

demingrickjames · 02-25-2008, 08:36 PM

Here's my oldie; 1978 Honda CX500. About 85% restored. It's the original liquid cooled shaft drive v-twin. The same bike became the 750 Silver Wing in 79. This bike runs great but is uncomfortable to ride. I take it out of the garage and ride it about once a month.

Wizzard · 05-08-2008, 02:17 PM

I just joined and thought I'd show off my bike too. Its a 1977 KZ 1000 with slight mods.

**intimid8er** · 05-08-2008, 02:32 PM

Nice!

Aussie Steve · 05-27-2008, 04:59 AM

I spent two years renovating a 1966 BSA lightning from the ground up. I did all the work bar the powdercoat to the frame and bits and the chroming. I remember spending over 12 hours polishing one of the engine case...loved every minute of the reno but the ride was a bit tame so I sold it after owning it a further two years.

I tried to attach a couple of pics but as yet while writing this don't know if it worked...hope it did The bike was complete dog when I got it and wouldn't run for more than a minute.

ltdave · 05-27-2008, 09:19 PM

my first bike:
1981 yamaha maxim 550

rode it from mid '92 until mid '94 when it went into the corner of the garage. i started to clean it up and get it running again last july. it just got new fork seals and a bunch of other little annoyances taken care of. unfortunately i have no current pics. here is how it was sitting in august of last year before reassembly and a pic of my handywork on the tank...

this is my newest/latest acquisition. i just picked it up in march:
1982 yamaha seca 750

ive got a factory mini-fairing im prepping for installation. the whole bike will get a new paint job over the winter but i havent finalized the color scheme yet...

ltdave · 05-27-2008, 09:24 PM

1982 yamaha seca turbo 650

the only 650 seca model for '82...

1984 yamaha fj1100

11-13-2007, 10:45 PM	#42 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,388	In that case I'll take the picture from across the street. It will look nice and shiny from that distance. Only because I don't know where to get a satellite photo. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

12-19-2007, 12:49 PM	#43 (permalink)
borchnicerice Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Bike: 1983 GS750T Posts: 17	Allmost 25 years old Here's my ol' classic bike 1983 GS750T __________________ 1983 GS750T see pics @ http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e294/borchnicerice/ http://www.bikepics.com/members/borchnicerice/

12-19-2007, 01:20 PM	#44 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,865	Suh-effin-weet! Seriously nice ride you have there. __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

12-19-2007, 01:37 PM	#45 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Join Date: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,326	Deeeelicious!! __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

12-19-2007, 08:53 PM	#46 (permalink)
2005GZ250 Third gear and cruising Join Date: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 GZ250 1973 "heavyoldandslow" GT750 Location: Roland, AR Posts: 487	That is one sweet looking GS __________________ I only ride 'em. I don't know what makes 'em work. Oddball: Donald Sutherland, Kelly's Heroes 1970

12-22-2007, 07:22 PM	#47 (permalink)
VairKing Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 8	I almost forgot about this thread...Have 2 oldies right now...First is my prized '81 GS1100E, bored out to 1300cc, Mikuni smoothbores, vance and hines exhaust, Dyna electric ignition management, etc, very quick bike, lots of fun to ride and plenty of power to smoke all the local crotch rockets. The other bike is just about finished, Ive been restoring it this fall, and it got put on the back burner just a tad when I brought the '05 home...its a '71 Honda CB750, completely rebuilt the motor, stripped it down the the bare frame and blasted and painted it, painted the tank and covers ('04 mustang yellow with white pearl clearcoat, my own combination) It runs good and will probably get sold this spring to help pay off the '05... __________________ Ryan 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C-90 Blue 1981 Suzuki GS1100E modded to no end 1971 Honda CB750 collectors item

12-27-2007, 09:04 PM	#49 (permalink)
G51000 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Bike: 79 MotoGuzzi G-5 / 72 MotoGuzzi Eldorado. Location: Spokane WA. Posts: 23	My 72 Moto Guzzi Eldorado I bought from a pawn shop. She is in pieces as of now. Engine O/. Frame up paint{in progress}. She will be makin noise in the spring! Attached Thumbnails

01-04-2008, 06:50 AM	#50 (permalink)
Zig Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Bike: t160/1975,k5 Location: ontario Posts: 7	75 T160 Currently being rewired, carbs being rebored and sleeved, new rubber and tank paint. Black isnt stock colour but i like it. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Zig; 01-04-2008 at 06:59 AM. Reason: incomplete

01-05-2008, 02:14 AM	#51 (permalink)
mike-s Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jul 2006 Bike: RF900RT Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 292	took my gsx for a spin today, i think she's being a bit of a pig to start due to stail fuel in the tank, registering her and running a couple tankfulls through her ought to sort that right out. Also adjusted the handlebars (and item location after the adjustment) as the past owner put then in far too much of a pulled back position, clutch and chain are all set up correctly now. Also established i need to swap out a new front tyre as the current one, albeit with full tread, has got some vicious cracking on the sidewalls. Was raining so no "she is working" pictures, but i did take her up & down the street without incident/worry. __________________ Three years, five bikes, and still tickin!

01-23-2008, 03:15 PM	#52 (permalink)
G51000 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Bike: 79 MotoGuzzi G-5 / 72 MotoGuzzi Eldorado. Location: Spokane WA. Posts: 23	2 Last edited by G51000; 01-23-2008 at 03:22 PM.

01-24-2008, 03:07 AM	#53 (permalink)
Samurai Formerly Rice Burner Join Date: Oct 2005 Bike: Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Location: Kanagawa, Japan Posts: 666	>Talk about bikes with 25 years experience or more. ok, I have posted some of these before for my rider friends. The first one barely meets the criteria. 1983 Honda CBX 750F Marusho (Lilac) Blue:1960 MF39, Red:1961 LS18, Bridgestone GTR, owned by the Marusho owner's brother 1960 Meguro 2004 Suzuki ST250, my faky classic toy

02-23-2008, 09:08 AM	#54 (permalink)
cycloptic1dr Ditch Magnet Join Date: Feb 2008 Bike: '04 shadow aero VT750 Location: cedar rapids, IA Posts: 162	this is my first baby 1984 ascot VT500 by honda with new self done custom paint Attached Thumbnails

02-25-2008, 08:36 PM	#55 (permalink)
demingrickjames Ditch Magnet Join Date: Feb 2008 Bike: 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner Location: Deming, NM Posts: 167	Here's my oldie; 1978 Honda CX500. About 85% restored. It's the original liquid cooled shaft drive v-twin. The same bike became the 750 Silver Wing in 79. This bike runs great but is uncomfortable to ride. I take it out of the garage and ride it about once a month. Attached Thumbnails __________________

05-08-2008, 02:17 PM	#56 (permalink)
Wizzard Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	I'm new here I just joined and thought I'd show off my bike too. Its a 1977 KZ 1000 with slight mods. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Wizzard; 05-08-2008 at 02:20 PM.

05-08-2008, 02:32 PM	#57 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,865	Nice! __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

05-27-2008, 09:24 PM	#60 (permalink)
ltdave Seat Tester Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 91	Not mine but very cool none the less 1982 yamaha seca turbo 650 the only 650 seca model for '82... 1984 yamaha fj1100 __________________ A veteran is someone who at one point in his or her life wrote a check payable to The People of the United States of America for an amount of "up to and including my life". 1981 Maxim 550H 1982 Seca 750RJ 1983 Seca 900RK

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05-27-2008, 04:59 AM	#58 (permalink)
Aussie Steve In The Zone Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 02 1200 Bandit Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,771	I spent two years renovating a 1966 BSA lightning from the ground up. I did all the work bar the powdercoat to the frame and bits and the chroming. I remember spending over 12 hours polishing one of the engine case...loved every minute of the reno but the ride was a bit tame so I sold it after owning it a further two years. I tried to attach a couple of pics but as yet while writing this don't know if it worked...hope it did The bike was complete dog when I got it and wouldn't run for more than a minute. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Just remember you ARE entitled to my opinion!!!!

05-27-2008, 09:19 PM	#59 (permalink)
ltdave Seat Tester Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 91	my first bike: 1981 yamaha maxim 550 rode it from mid '92 until mid '94 when it went into the corner of the garage. i started to clean it up and get it running again last july. it just got new fork seals and a bunch of other little annoyances taken care of. unfortunately i have no current pics. here is how it was sitting in august of last year before reassembly and a pic of my handywork on the tank... this is my newest/latest acquisition. i just picked it up in march: 1982 yamaha seca 750 ive got a factory mini-fairing im prepping for installation. the whole bike will get a new paint job over the winter but i havent finalized the color scheme yet... __________________ A veteran is someone who at one point in his or her life wrote a check payable to The People of the United States of America for an amount of "up to and including my life". 1981 Maxim 550H 1982 Seca 750RJ 1983 Seca 900RK

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