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Old 11-13-2007, 10:02 PM   #41 (permalink)
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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!
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Old 11-13-2007, 10:45 PM   #42 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 12-19-2007, 12:49 PM   #43 (permalink)
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Old 12-19-2007, 01:20 PM   #44 (permalink)
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Suh-effin-weet!

Seriously nice ride you have there.
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Old 12-19-2007, 01:37 PM   #45 (permalink)
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Deeeelicious!!
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Old 12-19-2007, 08:53 PM   #46 (permalink)
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That is one sweet looking GS
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Old 12-22-2007, 07:22 PM   #47 (permalink)
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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...



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Old 12-22-2007, 08:09 PM   #48 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 12-27-2007, 09:04 PM   #49 (permalink)
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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!
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Old 01-04-2008, 06:50 AM   #50 (permalink)
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Currently being rewired, carbs being rebored and sleeved, new rubber and tank paint. Black isnt stock colour but i like it.
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Old 01-05-2008, 02:14 AM   #51 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 01-23-2008, 03:15 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Old 01-24-2008, 03:07 AM   #53 (permalink)
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>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
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Old 02-23-2008, 09:08 AM   #54 (permalink)
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this is my first baby 1984 ascot VT500 by honda with new self done custom paint
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Old 02-25-2008, 08:36 PM   #55 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 05-08-2008, 02:17 PM   #56 (permalink)
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I just joined and thought I'd show off my bike too. Its a 1977 KZ 1000 with slight mods.
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Old 05-08-2008, 02:32 PM   #57 (permalink)
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Old 05-27-2008, 04:59 AM   #58 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 05-27-2008, 09:19 PM   #59 (permalink)
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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...


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Old 05-27-2008, 09:24 PM   #60 (permalink)
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1982 yamaha seca turbo 650

the only 650 seca model for '82...


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