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April 8th, 2011, 04:33 AM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
one of a few hondas im working on...
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April 8th, 2011, 09:05 AM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
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Are you refering to the small black lever clamped on the left? It is a thumb switch for the lights.
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No, not the black switch. It is located in front, as if it's actuated by the index finger. The levers on the right could possibly adjust the manual timing and/or choke.
Look at the bike from the front angle to see what I'm talking about.
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April 8th, 2011, 01:45 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
took the virago for a 30 mile ride. I came in my pants.
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April 8th, 2011, 03:21 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
Hmm. Could be a loose engine mount allowing excess vibration to, um, cause your reaction....  Oh wait, was your girlfriend riding on the back...? 
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April 8th, 2011, 05:19 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
I have had an itch for a while to get another bike. I had a couple of offroadbikes as a kid growing up, but never owned a street bike...until now.
I put a deposit down on this tonight....
Picking it up on Sunday and then it will be mine.... 
1976 KZ400. Runs and rides great. Well cared for by a local KZ enthusiast. I can't wait to get it home and start riding.
Of course I need to get my Michigan motorcycle endorsement and a helmet first. 
Plan is to ride and enjoy it the way it is for now....and then maybe bob it in the future.
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April 8th, 2011, 05:39 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
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Originally Posted by V8Transporter
Hmm. Could be a loose engine mount allowing excess vibration to, um, cause your reaction.... Oh wait, was your girlfriend riding on the back...? |
Nate is his girlfriend?
Jeff
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April 8th, 2011, 05:40 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
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Originally Posted by jaransonT3
I have had an itch for a while to get another bike. I had a couple of offroadbikes as a kid growing up, but never owned a street bike...until now.
I put a deposit down on this tonight....
Picking it up on Sunday and then it will be mine....
1976 KZ400. Runs and rides great. Well cared for by a local KZ enthusiast. I can't wait to get it home and start riding.
Of course I need to get my Michigan motorcycle endorsement and a helmet first.
Plan is to ride and enjoy it the way it is for now....and then maybe bob it in the future. |
Nice score John!!!! 
Jeff
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April 8th, 2011, 06:18 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
My bike only rides single.... haha
Nice KZ! You can do a lot with those bikes, they cafe really well too!
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April 8th, 2011, 08:01 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
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Plan is to ride and enjoy it the way it is for now....and then maybe bob it in the future.
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Such a nice looking bike. They DO cafe out really well for being a twin, but OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD LEAVE IT BE! It looks so friggin' sexy just sitting there with all the stock bits still attached.
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To err is human, to forgive is not my policy.
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April 8th, 2011, 10:47 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
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took the virago for a 30 mile ride. I came in my pants.
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Ok, wait for it............
wait for it..................
That will buff out.....
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April 9th, 2011, 04:32 AM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
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Of course I need to get my Michigan motorcycle endorsement and a helmet first. |
Just get the motorcycle manual from the DMV/RMV or what ever they call it in your neck of the woods, study it and take the test to get your permit. spend some time honing your skills and take a riders course (mine is in 2 weeks). Then just enjoy the hell out of it.
If at any time you feel you dont want it anymore, I'll be more than happy to come on out and pick it up. 
Nice score brother. 
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April 9th, 2011, 06:03 AM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
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You sure are one punny guy!!
And back to the KZ, all you should even do to that is some clip ons and rebuild the forks with heavier oil and a slight spring mod to bring the front end down just a lliitttllleee, and then ride the shit out of it.
I'll take seconds on picking it up from you if you get sick of it! I really do love the lines of that bike.
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April 9th, 2011, 09:07 AM
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April 9th, 2011, 11:58 AM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
Ooooh!
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April 9th, 2011, 12:01 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
Sorry, I got distracted by the Ol Vic bike... That KZ is a great all around bike. Good performance, light, and loads of fun. Looks like a set of Harley style tail pipes, should make for an interesting sound. Nice score!
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April 9th, 2011, 01:56 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
Who knew Buddy Holly rode a motorcycle?
The Crickets on Triumphs and Buddy, far right, on a '58 Ariel Cyclone.
Also musician related: Brian Setzer's Triumph chop on eBay.
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April 10th, 2011, 01:05 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
I've been meaning to remind of you guys about BAT, which I'm sure will interest you, but they now have a motorcycle version. Subscribe to the daily email updates this is today's installment with the subscription link up top.
http://throttleyard.com/2011/04/05/t...cc-road-racer/
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April 10th, 2011, 04:17 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
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Originally Posted by Bobsmyuncle
I've been meaning to remind of you guys about BAT, which I'm sure will interest you, but they now have a motorcycle version. Subscribe to the daily email updates this is today's installment with the subscription link up top.
http://throttleyard.com/2011/04/05/t...cc-road-racer/ |
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April 10th, 2011, 05:29 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
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Originally Posted by jaransonT3
I have had an itch for a while to get another bike. I had a couple of offroadbikes as a kid growing up, but never owned a street bike...until now.
I put a deposit down on this tonight....
Picking it up on Sunday and then it will be mine....
1976 KZ400. Runs and rides great. Well cared for by a local KZ enthusiast. I can't wait to get it home and start riding.
Of course I need to get my Michigan motorcycle endorsement and a helmet first.
Plan is to ride and enjoy it the way it is for now....and then maybe bob it in the future. |
You'll love it, great score man. We picked this '78 up for my wife last summer, I've been riding it a lot while re-doing my chop and it's a blast. Great bike. I should be picking up a 76 parts bike soon too if you need anything let me know.
VID#1 - Her's has straight pipes
VID#2 - It's really loud when you're on it with the wind in your ears hahah
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April 10th, 2011, 10:01 PM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
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April 11th, 2011, 02:24 AM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
Wow, that bike is friggin sweet!! Now you just need to pick up another one to supply the parts for the bobber. ;)
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April 11th, 2011, 02:56 AM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
Love the bike. looks like it's in Awesome condition. I saw plenty of those around back in the day. I'd get an old school leather strap 'glass brain bucket, a set of goggles and be done just the way it is.
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April 11th, 2011, 08:22 AM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
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I'd get an old school leather strap 'glass brain bucket, a set of goggles and be done just the way it is.
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I agree the bike looks great as is (although a set of clubman bars would finish it off nice) but please, Please, PLEASE get some proper riding gear! Leave the old shitty helmets on the shelf were they belong!
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April 11th, 2011, 10:01 AM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
Full face or no face, you decide.
Personally, as ugly as it is, I prefer to keep my face.
Hope every one here feel the same about theirs.
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April 11th, 2011, 10:22 AM
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Re: Motorcycle Thread
I've posted these before but...
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I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day.
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Don't worry about other people.Most of them don't care about you.
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