Forum: Road warriors
05-04-2013, 06:07 PM
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900ss lighting
seppo,
i ran a 100/80w headlight on my900ss/cr for 4 seasons, zero probs. i don't ride in the rain, and heres' what i did: to improve cooling/airflow i removed the front rectangular rubber headlight...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-11-2013, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 2,106
Views: 590,458
another one in the flock
got this yesterday, 77 CB750K with 13K for $450.
the good: nice tank, mint fork tubes, chrome overall very nice, solid exhaust, fork lowers and engine cases will polish up well, minty front...
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Forum: Road warriors
03-28-2013, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 367
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waiting is not easy
in the last 8 riding seasons i've had a 750 monster, a 749 superbike and a 900 ss -- all excellent bikes with zero issues, and no "ducati drama". wait for a nice one with service history and have...
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Forum: Road warriors
03-27-2013, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 367
Views: 119,474
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-27-2013, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 2,106
Views: 590,458
prepped and ready to slider it in, oh yeah!
so last august i bought a 73 cb350f project from an inmate here for $200, came with about $200 worth of parts, so not bad. full engine gasket and seals kit, chrome spokes/nipples for both wheels, (4)...
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Forum: Road warriors
03-26-2013, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 367
Views: 119,474
eyeballz
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc399/shoeman1952/frametube1.jpg
take a 10x mag glass and led flashlight to look for frame cracks. they can be very hard to see. iirc, mine took about a season...
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-23-2013, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 3
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"buckle"
thanks.
sister responded to my query last night and she remembers him. his name is "buckle" jackman, and still is in central vt. funny, some folks have names that meld with their persona. ...
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-21-2013, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,143
type something here, some day.
ah, very cool link. many thx!
first pic, and pic of "renegade's funeral" sort of coalesce the era for me. am pushing 61, and remember an older guy in high school that rode a bobbed sporty. was...
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-18-2013, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 3
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fossilized gaskets - grrrrr
just now finishing up a full refresh on a cb350f, and starting to dig into the engine to replace gaskets, seals and o-rings. did the clutch cover last night, and what a bear to get the old gasket...
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-07-2013, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 392
not here
ask again, but this time at:
sohc4.net
great site, much help, no b.s.
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Forum: Old's Cool
02-12-2013, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 168
Views: 44,419
somethin' ricey
my previous cb550f in west haven vt (currently in roccitycafe.com gallery)
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc399/shoeman1952/cb550f_zps31afd0cb.jpg
previous 76 cb750k (ignore my...
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Forum: Old's Cool
01-31-2013, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,276
lookie here
have you checked the wanted section of sohc4.net? tons 'o parts there and good guys too.
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Forum: Airheads
12-27-2012, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,427
aha!
wife's been missing her favorite cookie sheet (me too). found it under that bike's oil pan.
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Forum: Road warriors
11-29-2012, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 236
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Forum: Road warriors
11-25-2012, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 16
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plastic
according to "der google", plastic tanks started in 2003.
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Forum: Road warriors
11-24-2012, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
96 900ss/cr
here's some easy mods i did to my 96 900ss/cr:
simple improvement with excellant results on my bike was installing racetech springs. can be done with the forks in the bike. $122 shipped. huge...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-06-2012, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 234
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yoiks!!
nice work! :bow
easy to see why i (5-6, 30inch inseam) was tortured riding my 749
and found heaven on my 900ss. will make shopping for my next ride
easy.
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Forum: Airheads
11-02-2012, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 654
star -tron
-3 on draining.
you'll never remove all the fuel from the various carb circuits by simply dropping the float bowls. i drop the bowls and drain the fuel lines, then replace everything. then i...
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Forum: Road warriors
10-12-2012, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 534
here?
i'd try posting over at ducati.ms, might have better luck.
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Forum: Road warriors
10-07-2012, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 2,544
Views: 704,660
added the 851
mv agusta f4
ducati 916
ducati 851 Triclore
mid-forties indian chief
late fifties HD bobber
brough superior
laverda jota
fonda's "easy rider" chopper
maybe a vincent (even tho the seat looks...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-03-2012, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,235
cb350f
mac has an exhaust system for your bike, not cheap. and check out the classifieds at sohc4.net
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
09-22-2012, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 7
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yes!
spoke w/sean a few winters ago and ordered a cafe' seat for a build. great quality and fit. samoooth finish, and strong. highly recommended! :clap
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Forum: Airheads
09-12-2012, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,198
balance
wishful thinking, but your "knock" may go away when the carbs are balanced (equal parts experience/voodoo), and idle's raised a tad. good luck!
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Forum: Airheads
09-06-2012, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 400
Views: 28,142
go rilla
i just reinstalled mine (lousy workmanship and BMW materials, started to loosen after only 36 years). after cleaning the case/emblem, i used 2 long and very thin smears of gorilla glue. clamped...
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Forum: Airheads
08-26-2012, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
marin in the 70's
hello,
many thanks for the advice; a plan to upgrade the bike and my "skills" is in the offing. i feel fortunate to have some very fine and unoccupied roads in southern vt/eastern ny. but my first...
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Forum: Airheads
08-25-2012, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
sounds good!
hello, and many thx for the positive replies! very good, and sound advice indeed. my approach would be to upgrade and balance the bike's suspension, take some lessons/get some track time, and read....
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Forum: Airheads
08-24-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
better cornering on a vintage bike (old fart)
well, I don’t know where to start. riding since 1969 or so, am a little over 60 now. have had numerous bikes over the years, I now ride mainly on the street. depending on what’s in the “stable” at...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-24-2012, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 163
Views: 12,609
ouchyoulittlebastardknockitoffouchouchouch
yellow jacket stuck in my cuff 2 weeks ago, was in the twisities and couldn't stop. tried to mush it, but only pissed it off. by the time i stopped, had multiple stings on my wrist. armed swelled...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-21-2012, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 2,106
Views: 590,458
needs the full monty
just picked up a 73 CB350F, complete but needs a full mechanical and cosmetic refreshing. in a shed, then cellar for 12+years; recent PO had deams but stalled out. "ran when parked" 12 years ago. :D...
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Forum: Airheads
08-02-2012, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 251
Views: 19,992
whazzat?
i don't know anything about jacking a motor while moving it forward, but marcus does (pic on page 2). we were yakking about his bike at the okemo event (nice build btw) and he mentioned swapping out...
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-16-2012, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,672
delay - delay
tried to meet up w/the owner at a place near his "shed", but we f'd up. he forgot his cell, mine was dead. what a coupla' a noobs! :rofl
will try again a few weeks.
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Forum: Road warriors
07-13-2012, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,372
barnett clutch
don't get nervous, a barnett clutch kit for the st4 is $202.
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Forum: Airheads
07-11-2012, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,898
freebie from 1976 r75/6
discovered a failed needle bearing on my left cyl/intake earlier this season. got a perfect used complete set-up (rocker/bearings/shaft but no mounting blocks) from bud p at a damn good price. so i...
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Forum: Road warriors
07-11-2012, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,372
stocker?
if the bike has stock gearing, go +3 on the rear sprocket - best mod ever. set the F/R suspension to basic settings, then start tuning for your weight/riding style. spend $90 and replace the belts....
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Forum: Airheads
07-11-2012, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,898
replacement
you will find replacement rocker (with needle and AX beaing) for your bike at max bmw. $96.
easier to replace as a complete unit. remember to re-torque the head bolts at some point; orient the...
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-09-2012, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,672
tires
have my eye on a "shed find" 70 cl450, pretty nice overall but stuck engine. looking at it tomorrow, if tank is good in and out, and is as nice as the pics, will pick it up in a few days.
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Forum: Airheads
07-08-2012, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 251
Views: 19,992
thx
mr beast, many thx for providing the hillclimb dates. took my duc over to okemo and watched the gang today, am and pm runs. much fun in the paddock too. met a guy named "marcus", and we chatted...
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Forum: Road warriors
07-08-2012, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 367
Views: 119,474
900ss period road test
a nice read, from mr. black:
http://mysite.mweb.co.za/residents/an000003/road_test.html
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Forum: Airheads
06-26-2012, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 251
Views: 19,992
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
06-26-2012, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 4,874
distance between fuel-ups?
have made the mud-parade before (a great ride), once on a husky te610e and once on a dr650. am in the market for another dual sport and i'd reallly like to make the run again, but am wondering about...
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