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I like the cafe racer look but there's a big gap between 'Triumph Thruxton' and 'I hacked the back seat and took off the fenders, $2K markup' Also this: BlackMK4 posted:Nah, definitely not. ... is a bobber, not cafe, and I'm way into (looking at) bobbers
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Collateral Damage posted:Oh good, I'm not the only one who thinks those engines look like rear end. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YEt41bYQBgE
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I don't get it. The crankcase looks nothing like a Typhoon. 
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Yeah, the packaging's kinda weird on those. I had to find a picture to figure out where everything goes.
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Has anyone ever gone through the paperwork to get a title out of thin air? http://neworleans.craigslist.org/mcy/4284631159.html  quote:Like new no dents or scratches, has new Michelins radials. The bike runs like new and has no leaks of any kind! NO SMOKE not start-up or running for hrs! The bike has 16000 miles but shows new and motor has never been into or modded! Also has the factory RM250 inverted forks that only come on the SM model! Looking to sale to a DRZ OWNER! WHY because I don't have the TITLE, I meet the owner in lake Charles and he said he forgot title and would mail it WELL YOU KNOW THE REST OF THE STORY, I Checked the vin# then 5 yrs ago and checked it with a trooper Friday and there's no actions on the vin# so there it is..................I don't want to part it on EBAY and I have been riding it with out title for years (just use other bikes plate) but I am getting too old for the MOTARD type bike. Write me and I will give you the vin if you are interested? Also, I wish I wanted a sportbike still instead of a sumo because  http://neworleans.craigslist.org/mcy/4289491194.html 
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kloa posted:Has anyone ever gone through the paperwork to get a title out of thin air? That is very dependent on what state you are in, so I'd try local boards. Calling the dmv can help or can be useless. No matter what it's going to be a headache, but some places it's possible and other places it't drat near impossible. I think in KY you can do it but you have to track down the last person who had the title in their name and have them get a replacement.
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Astonishing Wang posted:Here it is: That's a 73, not a 68 but it's in beautiful shape and definitely worth the 750 if it turns over and has compression.
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Sagebrush posted:That's a 73, not a 68 but it's in beautiful shape and definitely worth the 750 if it turns over and has compression. Oh really?! Man, I was kinda hoping it was a '68. Nothing wrong with having a non-first-year version though! I'm picking it up tomorrow morning, with the following plan: - Put in new battery - Empty gas tank, put in fresh and add in line filter if it doesn't have one - try to start it? The gas is at LEAST 5 years old. I'm really debating whether I want to take this on as a project to do myself, or if I want to have a shop do it. I feel like if I mess up it's a bigger deal than with my scooter. I got the shop manual printed out already, but I'm not that confident in my own abilities yet. I figure it will need new tires, new gas, new battery, brake flush(?), oil change, maybe new spark plugs? New fuel & brake lines? If I take it to a shop I'll pay out the dick but I can assume they took care of everything. My boss also told me that one of the front forks is oily, so it may need new seals too. It's a lot to think about 
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Don't bother adding an inline filter. The petcock already has a little mesh screen in it, and if there's still junk getting through that then you really need to just clean the tank. New battery, new gas, and give it a shot. If it doesn't ignite after a couple minutes of trying (do it with the choke in and out, try starting it with the throttle closed and with it half open, etc) pull and check the plugs; if they're wet, it's an electrical issue, while if they're dry, it's a fuel issue (or a fuel and electrical issue). If it's a fuel issue, probably the carbs and/or lines and/or petcock are clogged. Remove all of those, replace the lines, dip the carbs and petcock or at least make sure there's no goo or tar in the float bowls. If it's electrical, check for spark, then replace the plugs, check the points, and start digging into the coils and condensers, in that order. Hopefully it's not something electrical. Astonishing Wang posted:I'm really debating whether I want to take this on as a project to do myself, or if I want to have a shop do it. I feel like if I mess up it's a bigger deal than with my scooter. I got the shop manual printed out already, but I'm not that confident in my own abilities yet. Either way once you get it started you'll want to replace the oil, spark plugs, tires, and chain. Fuel lines might be okay if they aren't all dry-rotted but if they've been sitting with gas in them they might be worth getting rid of. The front brake is cable-operated and the rear is rod-operated so there's no fluid or lines to deal with there -- just make sure they're adjusted properly and functional. With only 1000 miles, it's undoubtedly still on the original shoes, so be careful when you replace them as they're full of asbestos. If the forks are oily the seal is leaking, normal for a piece of rubber that's been sitting for 40 years, but it's not a super hard thing to replace as long as you can jack up the front end of the bike. Replace the fork oil at the same time obviously. Looks like fun! Enjoy.
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Sagebrush posted:Don't bother adding an inline filter. The petcock already has a little mesh screen in it, and if there's still junk getting through that then you really need to just clean the tank.
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1987 Honda NS400R. V3 - 2 stroke. about 72 hp stock.  Would it be wrong of me to buy it and use some of that strawberry scented 2 stroke oil?
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Jan 19, 2014 01:23
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Absolutely not.
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Jan 19, 2014 01:36
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Yet another lovely bike the North Americans will never get.
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holy poo poo they actually have scented 2 stroke oil thats a kickin rad looking bike btw
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What are thoughts on this as babby's first bike? http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/mcy/4293981961.html 
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Fine, no specific problems, you could certainly spend less and get something lighter and a little more forgiving but if you're going to start on a 600+ that's a decent one to do it on.
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Jan 19, 2014 05:19
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Yeah, you could do a lot worse. Get a set of frame sliders.
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Jan 19, 2014 05:22
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The Journey Fraternity posted:What are thoughts on this as babby's first bike?
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The Journey Fraternity posted:What are thoughts on this as babby's first bike?
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Complete lack of storage space is pretty much a given on a modern bike. You don't get the lunchbox under the pillion seat any more. There are the weird Hondas with the compartment in the tank, and everything else you're looking at backpacking or adding bags.
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Jan 19, 2014 23:40
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I can just fit a disc lock under my seat, it would suck not being able to do so.
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If you keep an eye on luggage closeouts you can get a decent sized tail bag for about 30 or 40 bucks. I almost always have a 20l nelson rigg bag I got on closeout for 30 bucks on the back. That or a tank bag I just got for my last trip, but it was a bit pricier.
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Yeah the Ninja has a slot under the seat that just about fits a disc lock, and I guess you could fit a sandwich if you take the tool bag out.
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Since my bike just has a tubular hole where the starter used to be, I have sometimes thought about installing a piece of metal pipe in its place as a burrito warmer. Weld a flange to one end, thread the other, bolt it into place, screw on a pipe cap. Sits right up between the exhaust headers and the crankcase.
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I cannot fathom why you haven't dropped everything to do this. That sounds fantastic. Imagine rolling up to rest stops and pulling a burrito out of the engine like it's no big deal.
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Prety sure CA never got the Chickencheese thread.
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Which is a pity, although the thread kind of lost steam after Doccers blew everyone else out of the water.
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Suzuki Dr 800 S Big 1991 I love old beasts like this when they're properly maintained. Though the seller says he's never used it on gravel, then why own a bike like this, they work so well on gravel..  
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Z3n posted:If it's never been registered in CA, they're going to tell you you need some kind of proof of ownership to register the bike - what classifies as that is going to be the real question. Might be worthwhile going through one of those lien sale/bonded title places. You may also be able to do it via the bond process, I don't recall. Post up when you know what it's going to take! It looks like we're going to be okay for registration. I talked to a lady that the motorcycle shop recommended. She has a 'quik-reg' place that handles all kinds of DMV stuff. My boss is filling out a bill of sale, as well as a statement of facts, saying: The bike was bought at a charity auction in 1985 Title was lost (not mentioning that it was reg'd in Minnesota) bike is out of the DMV system bike has never been driven on California roads This statement goes to the DMV, who then either ask her (as a licensed agent) to inspect the bike, or send it to the CHP for inspection. Hopefully it's all that smooth. Edit: I'll put my future questions in another thread. I don't even know why I started asking here!
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I successfully obtained a title to a car in Texas that was supposedly stolen (the title not the car) . It was a pain but doable. Feel free to PM me for the whole story or email my user name at Gmail.
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This is off a facebook post but if you're interested PM and I'll put you in contact edit - in Texas edit 2 - not mine, it just struck me as a pretty drat fair price For sale 2008 CBR1000rr 7600 miles, clean title. m4 slip on ak20s race plastics clip ons case covers fully safety wired bazzaz mapping unit $5000 obo w/ak20s $4500 obo W/O ak20s Trades plus Cash (250f, motard, mini motard, mad dog flattracker) 
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Saw that. If he had street plastics I'd be all over it. I don't think I have the sanity left in me to track down a clean set of stock plastics for it after dealing with CL retards the past few weeks looking for a new bike.
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This looks like a good deal on a Triumph Tiger for 1800: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/4301483845.html
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Supradog posted:1987 Honda NS400R. V3 - 2 stroke. about 72 hp stock. I wish these would stop showing up here. It's not fair to tease your american forum-mates like that.
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Not cheap but: http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448573 
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I know you guys love these: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=23317876#post23317876
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That's a really nice 950. I've always wondered how long those 950 engines go...
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Please tell me this is a bad idea. It's so beautiful - 1987 BMW K75S for $3,700 http://albany.craigslist.org/mcy/4263368104.html It's even fuel injected - but I assume this would be even worse than a carb setup or did it actually work? I was pretty set on a modern v-strom but this thing is just amazing 
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They're great bikes. But I think you can find one cheaper than $3700.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I wish these would stop showing up here. It's not fair to tease your american forum-mates like that. I think this one was over in the US in some very limited numbers? 1992 Honda VFR 400 NC30 V4 with straight cut cam gears.  
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