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1slo3 · September 6th, 2008, 11:59 AM

coolio... just placed my order for clubman bars and a round headlight conversion! we are on our way to another 'non stock' ride at Casa de Fye! woot

Tymon · September 7th, 2008, 12:41 PM

this is motorbike my frend russian k-750 polisch version engine vw typ1

and my new projekt

vintage-raze · September 7th, 2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hal

i'll bet the cop is going ta give her a ticket for selling .... crack.

bah da boom ... i'll be here all day

Although the ass could be a distraction to other drivers...

I would guess he's getting pulled over either because she's not wearing a helmet or she's a hooker.

max16v · September 11th, 2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slo3

coolio... just placed my order for clubman bars and a round headlight conversion! we are on our way to another 'non stock' ride at Casa de Fye! woot

Damn, I have a clubman bar sitting in my garage that I have no use for now since I swapped them for clip ons. Know anyone who needs a clubman bar?

1slo3 · September 11th, 2008, 06:59 PM

what size drop and rake? i might be interested still

max16v · September 11th, 2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slo3

what size drop and rake? i might be interested still

They are very similar, if not exact, to these:

I've seen several companies that sell these with 5.5" pull back - installed which seems like the PB is more than mine. Riding position feels the same with my clip ons, except the clip ons are several inches lower down.

I have pictures of the clubmans on my bike with pics in my intro (check my signature) that should give you a good idea of what they look like. Bar O/D is 7/8".

max16v · September 11th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Does anyone know of any company that makes custom spokes for motorcycle rims, besides Buchanan's?

I recently bought a new 19" rim for the rear of my bike, to replace the HD 16" 'chopper' style rim, and I tried ordering some custom spokes for the rear rim and new spokes for the front wheel. The first email I received from them (took approximately 2 days for the reply) with an initial inquiry about what I should order, I emailed them back telling them that I wanted to order said spokes but am still waiting for a reply (over a week). Whats the deal?

Is there anyone else making spokes?

1slo3 · September 12th, 2008, 08:05 PM

could you show me pics of the clip on's at the forks? i'm curioius on how 'secure' they are. also, i'm interested in the clubmans... how much?

tequilla · September 12th, 2008, 10:28 PM

Buchanan's is supposed to be the place to go..... are they priced too high?

gatorvws · September 13th, 2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by max16v

Does anyone know of any company that makes custom spokes for motorcycle rims, besides Buchanan's?

I recently bought a new 19" rim for the rear of my bike, to replace the HD 16" 'chopper' style rim, and I tried ordering some custom spokes for the rear rim and new spokes for the front wheel. The first email I received from them (took approximately 2 days for the reply) with an initial inquiry about what I should order, I emailed them back telling them that I wanted to order said spokes but am still waiting for a reply (over a week). Whats the deal?

Is there anyone else making spokes?

According to their website's contact page:

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PLACING AN ORDER
Please do not place an order through Customer Service - your order may be delayed.

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TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
Technical questions are answered as time permits, and in the order received

I would just drop a nickel and give them a call.

1slo3 · September 15th, 2008, 10:03 AM

check out this tail pod on this cafe conversion! it is the rear half of a kawasaki fuel tank! wish i would have thought of that!

ThrasherBill · September 15th, 2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slo3

wish i would have thought of that!

Hey Brian, check THIS out.

1slo3 · September 15th, 2008, 10:23 AM

thanks bill! my bars/round headlight and mirrors arrived today! next is a solo seat of some sort. is your bike alive again?

ThrasherBill · September 15th, 2008, 10:33 AM

Nope. Put it on Craigslist and had a couple people call. One guy came and looked at it on Friday was stoked on it but had to find a place to work on/store it and another guy hopefully looking tonight.

max16v · September 15th, 2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tequilla

Buchanan's is supposed to be the place to go..... are they priced too high?

Not sure about the price since they are the only people I've located via the intarwebs that make custom spokes. I'll just give them a call to see what the heck is up.

max16v · September 15th, 2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slo3

could you show me pics of the clip on's at the forks? i'm curioius on how 'secure' they are. also, i'm interested in the clubmans... how much?

Here's a pic of the clubmans installed (before I bought the bike). Riding with clubmans isn't bad at all. They have a solid feel and a good riding position. O/D on the bars is 7/8" which should fit a multitude of bikes with no problems at all.

IIRC, Bill has some clubmans on his bike and he might offer some additional info.

As for the price, I'd take $15 plus shipping, and I'll give 'em a good polish for ya.

adams77 · September 15th, 2008, 12:19 PM

I just traded a 74 CB750 for a beetle.

max16v · September 15th, 2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ThrasherBill

Nope. Put it on Craigslist and had a couple people call. One guy came and looked at it on Friday was stoked on it but had to find a place to work on/store it and another guy hopefully looking tonight.

You going to get another bike to replace your current one after you sell it?

If you do, got something in mind you'd like to get?

max16v · September 15th, 2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by adams77

I just traded a 74 CB750 for a beetle.

I don't give a damn about your bike/ and or beetle until you do an intro.

Once you do an intro, then we can talk.

ThrasherBill · September 15th, 2008, 12:56 PM

I found my clubmans to be more comfortable than the stock bars and they allow you to tuck in lower to lessen the wind on your upper body. Those one's pictured look narrower than mine, they come in different widths (between the "points" where the U shaped center meets the grip part) so make sure you measure your gauges to make sure they will clear. The first set I tried were too narrow for my bike.

ThrasherBill · September 15th, 2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by max16v

You going to get another bike to replace your current one after you sell it?

If you do, got something in mind you'd like to get?

Hopefully, if I can get enough out of the KZ and I've got a couple of side jobs lined up to get some more $$$. I'm thinking maybe an older ZX/Ninja, or I did find a GSXR750 for $1200 so who knows. Can't do anything until the KZ sells. If it doesn't I'll work on it over the winter. I'd like to get something that is a bit more long trip worthy.

1slo3 · September 15th, 2008, 01:45 PM

adams77.... i could care less if you give an intro! thanks for the post! i like to see other people's cafes. oh, how's the ride without a front fender?

hal · September 15th, 2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slo3

adams77... thanks for the post! i like to see other people's cafes. oh, how's the ride without a front fender?

wouldn't that have said the same thing ... without sounding pissy.

1slo3 · September 15th, 2008, 02:22 PM

sorry hal, it was a response to the post about having to have an intro... and i'm a bit cranky today.

max16v · September 15th, 2008, 03:38 PM

I thought Mondays were newb bashing day... or are they Tuesdays? I know I'm not cranky today, I took my written M1 test at the DMV this morning and passed with a 100%.

1slow3, I'll get some measurements of the clubmans today after work and PM you tomorrow sometime so you can let me know if they'll fit.