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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Question Any classic motorcyclist here

If so name your bike/s
73 yamaha 360DT Enduro (sold)
1982 yamaha xs400 special my other winter project.
 
Old Jan 11, 2013 | 03:18 AM
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Got a 46 knucklehead I've been toying with since I was a teen. All chopper but it sits in the back of my shop until I need to work on something to cool me off. I ever got done with it I doubt I'd know what to do.

I'd like to get my hands on a indian scout that's a basket case to make a chopper out of.
 
Old Jan 11, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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Default Neo you should make a trip up north

or over here to michigan.I have been seeing alot of old Indian motorcycles forsale on our local CL.Id like to have one of those also but after the night mare of not being able to find parts for my enduro I gave up.2 years os searching for staor or cdi box I gave up wanted something to ride right away then I found my yamaha XS400 for $400.Talked the guy down and rode it all sumer till mid december.
 
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82 honda nighthawk
 
Old Jan 11, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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No classics
Yamaha TW 200 - sold
Suzuki 750 Katana -sold
Suzuki Bandit GSXF1200S

This is probably one of the reasons my wife didnt object to me buying the Blazer LOL

This is my current bike as it came home

Now with a few mods including Yoshi Exhaust ,shovel chop ,chin spoiler,LED signals front and back, Corbin seat and HID headlight
 
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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Yall keep the t-stat turned down too low up there.

One thing I've noticed on bikes is its easy to find parts for old HD and indians. The aftermarket for ricers isn't as great. Got a buddy who has a 86 silverwing and he gets mad cause I can find parts easier and cheaper for my 46.
 
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1990 cbr600 f1. Affectionately known as "Frankenbike" because of the usage of zip ties to hold the plastics together
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 10:50 AM
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My classics are:
1971 Honda CB350
1979 BMW R100RT

The bike I typically ride around though is my 2002 Harley-Davidson Nighttrain. It gets about 45mpg and makes up for the blazer's horrible gas mileage haha.
 
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Since Im close to being middleaged and riding for the 1st time this my yamaha was a great bike to learn with.Dont know if im going to keep it or not.If I find a good deal on something a bit faster and newer and I got the cash at the time Im hoping to get something better.Been around harleys all my life yet Im not ahasmed to ride my rice burner or another one.
 
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Here's some pictures of my restored bikes. For those of you who need parts and can't find them where you live drop me a pm, I have several sources here in the states and over seas .. I also have many extra parts for Silverwings and Goldwings.

Can't beat an early model Goldwing for cruising and dependability.
 
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