Forum: Old's Cool
06-13-2013, 03:32 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-10-2013, 01:56 PM
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I love my '04 310 which is a bit more powerful...
I love my '04 310 which is a bit more powerful than my buddy's 2010. The 2010 is lighter than my '04. It would benefit from a different silencer but is also well put together and reliable. Similar...
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-02-2013, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 7
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Beautiful job! Front and rear small chrome...
Beautiful job! Front and rear small chrome fenders would look very nice. A tail section would work too. I guess it depends on whether you want the tank shape to be dominant visually or if you want...
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Forum: 2 smokers
02-22-2013, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 340
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Forum: Old's Cool
02-09-2013, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 416
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
01-22-2013, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 11,242
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Forum: Old's Cool
01-22-2013, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 381
My Triumph forks are leaking and you have to...
My Triumph forks are leaking and you have to replace the whole lower leg to fix the bushings. The Triumph forks are harsh and don't work very well. The Betors are lighter and have better damping. ...
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Forum: 2 smokers
01-22-2013, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,436
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Forum: Old's Cool
01-22-2013, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 381
Fork swap on a Triumph- Betor questions
I'm putting a set of 35mm Betors on my T140. Looking for setup tips, spring rates, damping improvements, etc.
I'll be using the Triumph conical hub. Obviously I need to fabricate a brake mount,...
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Forum: 2 smokers
01-01-2013, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,130
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
12-27-2012, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 179
Views: 31,450
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
12-25-2012, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 13,360
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Forum: Old's Cool
12-23-2012, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,838
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Forum: Equipment
12-14-2012, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 857
Good suggestions! I use an MX helmet and...
Good suggestions! I use an MX helmet and goggles with a balaclava and a breath deflector. The goggles fog little, the deflector keeps my nose warm and I also tape over all vents- bring some extra...
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Forum: 2 smokers
12-06-2012, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 8,926
This actually a 175 but...mods include a 21"...
This actually a 175 but...mods include a 21" front wheel and Preston Petty fenders-free bike #1
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad243/petekomarek/100_6457.jpg
Free bike #2 '83 KDX 200 Got it...
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Forum: Old's Cool
11-27-2012, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 8,091
I'm happy to see people resurrecting old bikes...
I'm happy to see people resurrecting old bikes and riding them! I look at the current cafe bikes as a form over function kinda thing. Frankly I don't understand why anyone would cafe a 350 Honda...
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
11-13-2012, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 11,242
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Forum: Old's Cool
11-08-2012, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,247
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Forum: 2 smokers
11-06-2012, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,605
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Forum: 2 smokers
11-03-2012, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 6,719
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Forum: Old's Cool
11-01-2012, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 247
Views: 71,528
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
10-28-2012, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,227
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Forum: 2 smokers
10-22-2012, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,308
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-22-2012, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 247
Views: 71,528
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-22-2012, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,090
A similar vein would be an SR500 the street...
A similar vein would be an SR500 the street version of the TT. Could easily be made into a scrambler. The Yamaha SRX600 and the Honda GB500 are similar. For an older bike BMW's and Moto Guzzis...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-20-2012, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,483
I'd think $1500 was a bit high with a frozen...
I'd think $1500 was a bit high with a frozen motor too. I picked up my non running motor turns over Triumph for $600.
Any nonrunner would need a teardown to clean the sludge trap, yadayada.
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
10-19-2012, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,227
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-16-2012, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 247
Views: 71,528
Very nice Transgarp!
Got a Triumph I'm...
Very nice Transgarp!
Got a Triumph I'm scrambling myself. It's a bitsa, not as nice as yours but I'm enjoying playing with it.
You must not drop it much as it looks very tidy...
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Forum: Airheads
10-12-2012, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 87
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Forum: Airheads
10-12-2012, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 4,933
Congrats on your new bike! I had a '72 SWB. ...
Congrats on your new bike! I had a '72 SWB. Much smoother than my '74 90/6.
The seat is not stock or was recovered with a newer style seat cover. The horns are awesome! it's great to be able to...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-04-2012, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,482
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Forum: 2 smokers
10-01-2012, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 6,719
You both should buy a Clymer's manual for your...
You both should buy a Clymer's manual for your 175's- lots of questions answered.
The forks are very flexy and a fork brace will help a lot. fresh ATF fluid in them will help but they are crappy...
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-23-2012, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-21-2012, 04:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 788
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-07-2012, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 11,198
Views: 5,745,292
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-04-2012, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,118
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-04-2012, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 247
Views: 71,528
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Forum: 2 smokers
06-02-2012, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,457
If the bike is in good shape it was a decent...
If the bike is in good shape it was a decent deal. If you have to replace tires, rebuild shocks, maybe not so much. check the inside of the tank for rust- the ethanol in gas absorbs water that will...
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Forum: 2 smokers
05-24-2012, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,399
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