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I'm imagining what it must be like to have a garage big enough to actually work on things. e: Lamest snipe. My pennance: 
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Martytoof posted:I'm imagining what it must be like to have a garage big enough to actually work on things I've only had one for the last couple of years. Not going to lie: it's absolutely fantastic.
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May 26, 2020 15:26
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Revvik posted:Ok well I started off this three day weekend with the single goal of taking the purple GL1100 out around the block. In order to do that safely, it needed: Hell yes! This is awesome. That first ride around the block to confirm the thing is actually functional is a great feeling. Related, I spent the weekend hunting for Goldwing oil filters only to come up empty handed at all of the local usual car parts places. I managed to get an SV filter because it’s also used on some generation of Miata and other fords so it’s pretty common. My plan was to get the filter, some oil, change it and go for a ride on Monday. I wound up having to order the filter off Amazon, with a delivery date of Monday. No biggie. I’ll get it delivered, change the oil and ride. Well of course Bezos is loving us again because my delivery date got changed to Tuesday since the USPS was closed. Amazon delivery items still delivered though  So, gently caress it, we’re riding on old oil.   I’m riding dirty since I keep forgetting to re-up my registration. Notchy shifting from old oil aside this thing is like riding a la-z-boy and it positively eats miles. Outside of needing to stop to pee I can see going through an entire tank comfortably without stopping if you were on the freeway. It was about 90 degrees here in WI yesterday so it was a fairing vents open, side guards open, feet on the highway pegs kinda ride. It won’t move through the twisties like the SV, obviously, and requires much more planning and management to do so, but it’s so smooooooth while it does it, I just can’t fault it for its handling
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May 26, 2020 16:02
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nadmonk posted:Finally was able to get to my girlfriend's '72 CB750 that winters at her dad's barn. The battery was pretty clearly done for last year so we dropped a new one in. More of that cb please, it looks pretty mint!
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May 26, 2020 20:11
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Slavvy posted:More of that cb please, it looks pretty mint! It's in great shape. I'm not sure if any restoration had been done on it, but it is a beautiful bike.    
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May 26, 2020 20:35
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that's gorgeous
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May 26, 2020 20:56
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nadmonk posted:It's in great shape. I'm not sure if any restoration had been done on it, but it is a beautiful bike. A classic, good looking bike.
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May 26, 2020 21:16
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nadmonk posted:Finally was able to get to my girlfriend's '72 CB750 that winters at her dad's barn. The battery was pretty clearly done for last year so we dropped a new one in. That K2 is loving BEAUTIFUL. If you ever need parts, let me know. I would be all too happy to oblige.
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May 26, 2020 22:33
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Cafe conversion joke goes here. I too am jealous and lustful.
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May 26, 2020 22:43
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Wow that looks really nice. Early 70s cb750s have been one of my favorite bikes for as long as I can remember. I'll own one some day. Not sure when but someday.
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May 27, 2020 01:51
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Verman posted:Wow that looks really nice. There's no time like the present! I've had like a dozen and never regretted a single one. 70's Honda thumpers are also pretty fun too though.
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May 27, 2020 02:36
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nadmonk posted:It's in great shape. I'm not sure if any restoration had been done on it, but it is a beautiful bike. loving hell that's tidy.
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May 27, 2020 04:12
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That's beautiful, wouldn't change a thing on it. My only ownership experience with 70's bikes is my old CB360 which was a harsh and buzzy little thing. Some day I'll have a CB350/4 or CB400/4.
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May 27, 2020 12:45
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:That K2 is loving BEAUTIFUL. Thanks, I'll have to keep that in mind  Gorson posted:That's beautiful, wouldn't change a thing on it. My only ownership experience with 70's bikes is my old CB360 which was a harsh and buzzy little thing. Some day I'll have a CB350/4 or CB400/4. I've only been on it a couple of times myself, but a great motorcycle. Definitely not harsh or buzzy. Definitely no plans to cafe racer-fy it.
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May 27, 2020 13:37
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It’s wild how Honda absolutely nailed factory exhaust design with the CB750 and then no one since (Honda included)has matched it
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May 27, 2020 13:51
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Got jealous of someone's go-faster radiator hoses so fitted some of my own (Also they were original so around 20y-o, time to go. Pretty crusty on the inside.)
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May 27, 2020 14:56
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Motor come out. Easier to lift the frame off the motor, making it a one man job. I also swapped in a rebuilt F3 front end.
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May 27, 2020 16:36
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Gorson posted:That's beautiful, wouldn't change a thing on it. My only ownership experience with 70's bikes is my old CB360 which was a harsh and buzzy little thing. Some day I'll have a CB350/4 or CB400/4. My CB400F was hella fun and I never even got to finish it. I sold it to another forums member who gave it a better home.
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May 27, 2020 19:10
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New tires on the Z125 - Michelin Boppers (best name ever) 
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May 28, 2020 22:49
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Imperador do Brasil posted:New tires on the Z125 - Michelin Boppers (best name ever) Lmao fantastic, hadn't heard of these before.
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May 28, 2020 22:56
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Imperador do Brasil posted:New tires on the Z125 - Michelin Boppers (best name ever) Good looking 125 there. Makes me want one for day to day stuff around town.
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May 28, 2020 23:01
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Wait, not trying to be a gently caress but are both of those mounted the right way around? Seems like the front tire is backwards, I've never seen tyres where the front and rear tread both go the same way. It looks like the sipes on the front in their current orientation would channel water toward the contact patch instead of away?
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May 28, 2020 23:05
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Slavvy posted:Wait, not trying to be a gently caress but are both of those mounted the right way around? Seems like the front tire is backwards, I've never seen tyres where the front and rear tread both go the same way. It looks like the sipes on the front in their current orientation would channel water toward the contact patch instead of away? According to the rotation arrows they’re both right...
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May 28, 2020 23:09
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Imperador do Brasil posted:According to the rotation arrows they’re both right... lol I mounted my shinkos backwards the first time due to just looking at the tread pattern. like fully mounted them to the bike too and then I saw the rotation arrows 😤
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May 28, 2020 23:24
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right arm posted:lol I mounted my shinkos backwards the first time due to just looking at the tread pattern. like fully mounted them to the bike too and then I saw the rotation arrows 😤 haha I've done it before too and just been like, "well gently caress." Never let it leave the shop that way though, but the number of people that came in with tires mounted wrong always astounded me. If they were cool and I had to remove their wheel (or even just the chain) I'd fix it for them for free.
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May 28, 2020 23:27
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Imperador do Brasil posted:According to the rotation arrows they’re both right... Interesting. I'm really having a hard time figuring out how that front tire is supposed to work. If you look at basically any other modern tyre, the front tread pattern is a reversal of the rear.
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May 29, 2020 00:48
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So it’s been forever since my bike was finished but there was more work done to it. Spoke rear wheel, third set of bars and grips, solenoid replacements and finally a new air cleaner to make it thinner with a better profile.   She is getting shipped up to me in the Midwest next week just in time for riding season. Oh I also had some custom bags built for it so that’s nice. The craftsman did a great job.    
Errant Gin Monks fucked around with this message at 04:36 on May 29, 2020 |
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May 29, 2020 04:28
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do a fly and ride
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May 29, 2020 04:33
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GriszledMelkaba posted:do a fly and ride I’m not flying anywhere right now.
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May 29, 2020 04:37
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Imperador do Brasil posted:According to the rotation arrows they’re both right... Maybe double check; some tyres (especially in 125 sizes) can serve double duty as both front and rear, and there will be two arrows pointing opposite directions labelled front and rear. Slavvy posted:Interesting. I'm really having a hard time figuring out how that front tire is supposed to work. If you look at basically any other modern tyre, the front tread pattern is a reversal of the rear. I guess if it never sees water, rubber is rubber?
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May 29, 2020 06:38
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I worked on my fz6n the last couple of days. Changed tires to Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 tires, and changed chain and sprockets. First impressions of the rossos is that they are softer/absorbs uneven patches on the road than my angel gt 2 tires, at the same tire pressure. Ofc they are easier to turn than the old worn ones, but maybe better turn in speed also. I like them. Will be interesting to see how they handle the rain, mileage and how they handle the odd bit of gravel road I end up hitting with my streetbike. Supradog fucked around with this message at 08:11 on May 29, 2020 |
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May 29, 2020 08:08
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Renaissance Robot posted:Maybe double check; some tyres (especially in 125 sizes) can serve double duty as both front and rear, and there will be two arrows pointing opposite directions labelled front and rear. Trust me, I double checked. I checked close enough when I got home (my wife picked it up at the shop) to realize that the front and rear are swapped size-wise but the rotation is correct on both. I’m not sure I’m going to actually do anything about the size swap since they are only 10mm different nominally and there is no compound or pattern difference. They’re basically a square setup right now, and the handling feels very good. Turn-in is very nice and the lean angle seems to be improved over the factory rubber. The front end is much more confidence-inspiring due to the wider rubber as well. Rear grip is improved and more predictable. Overall I’m happy. I might call the shop and let them know about the goof but then again I might not.
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May 29, 2020 10:57
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Errant Gin Monks posted:So it’s been forever since my bike was finished but there was more work done to it. Spoke rear wheel, third set of bars and grips, solenoid replacements and finally a new air cleaner to make it thinner with a better profile. *in kiryu voice* that's rad!
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May 29, 2020 13:29
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Took the KLX out for its maiden off-road voyage with my son and his RT100 as company. Performed pretty well for a small dual sport. Took some higher speed trails with some whoops and some tight muddy stuff as well. Loads of fun even though we only got to go out for an hour or so after I was done with work.  
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May 30, 2020 00:27
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 good dad
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May 30, 2020 02:35
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That's awesome. Congrats!
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May 30, 2020 07:30
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   I broke the diff. People telling me to weld a nut onto the broken stud and take it out and replace it, but a dude an hour north of me has a replacement diff from a 1980 for $20, so 🤷🏼♂️
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May 30, 2020 17:57
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Ok that purple goldwing is incredible without wheels, it looks even more like a space ship
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May 30, 2020 19:07
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Started the 450SX for the first time since re-doing the clutch slave and bleeding the system. This dumb thing sounds ridiculous and pulls so hard. I can barely get it out of first gear in the yard before I have to slow down. The Brembos are so powerful that the tires will dig ruts in the yard if you clamp them down hard. https://youtu.be/h-dK-ctg5eQ
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May 30, 2020 19:24
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Revvik posted:
Still do it and keep it as a spare in case you need one in half a century or so.
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