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« on: October 11, 2011, 03:26:40 PM » |
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Put a deposit on my nostagia bike. I go to Maryland Saturday to pick it up. I feel like a kid at Christmas. Most undignified
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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2011, 05:25:57 PM » |
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Very cool. Can't wait to see some  |
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« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2011, 05:31:31 PM » |
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How can you post this with no pictures???   |
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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2011, 05:53:27 PM » |
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Great bike! My crazy cousin had one and was a wheelie king on it when we were still young an in manure.lol
Seriously,that mike had awesome power!
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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2011, 08:10:38 PM » |
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Burgi's right - Drdubb - you should know better. You gonna keep both NH's? (don't sell PITA hawk - I know you want to, but keep it anyway) |
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« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2011, 08:44:16 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2011, 08:49:07 PM » |
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Is it a major project or in good condition. Looking forward to the pics.
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« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2011, 09:26:17 PM » |
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You got one!!!  |
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What is good Phaedrus, what is not good? Need we ask anyone this?
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« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2011, 04:25:06 AM » |
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Is it a major project or in good condition. Looking forward to the pics.
Supposedly its in running condition, low miles, but who knows. The major item is that it had a title and the price was right. On Ebay these things are outrageous. |
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« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2011, 02:21:53 PM » |
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Took the loose change to the bank today to help pay for the SL. Found $252. Also found some threads on ADV. A guy got one of these that a honda mechanic had set up for flat tracking and used it in a trials competition and raced in the Baja 1000. Haven't finished the thread yet, but he finished the race when about 40% of the bikes DNF's. His thread has really got me stoked.
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« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2011, 12:09:29 PM » |
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Just picked it up.
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« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2011, 12:29:55 PM » |
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Looks like she is in great shape! congrats!
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« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2011, 03:05:33 PM » |
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You have been lusting after that for a long time....congrats!
I would have to think that PITA Hawk is a little worried about it's future?
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« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2011, 06:59:53 PM » |
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Looks pretty good. Loved those 70's SL's.
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« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2011, 08:19:09 PM » |
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Finally got the SL home, 13 hrs in the car today. Can't say how excited I am about this bike. However, my wife is watching Dolores Claiborne on TV and kept listening to Goodbye Earl in the car today. The SL needs a lot of elbow grease and some technical work. Forks leak, as do the carbs. Didn't see any rust in the tank, but it looked like it had been creamed. I need new cables all around and will probably change levers and mounts. Any of you dirt riders know some sources let me know. I also want to change the rear shocks first thing. I will also need to check out the valves, points, condensor etc. It did start right up today and seemed to run ok. A little noisy on the to end. The PO said he hadn't ridden it in two years. He said he rode it to work when he was employed at a yamaha shop. The bike had both side covers, no dings in tank. Exhausts weren't too bad. One has been brazed on a seam, but was not rusted out at the usual spots. Tires are in fairly good shape, didn't check the date yet. Still a good buy after what I've seen on ebay. I'm now the proud owner of the three best looking motorcycles that Honda ever made. Check the stable pics.      |
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« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2011, 08:52:29 PM » |
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Looks like a fun project. I'm looking forward to seeing how it progresses.
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« Reply #16 on: October 16, 2011, 07:50:59 AM » |
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You have been lusting after that for a long time....congrats!
I would have to think that PITA Hawk is a little worried about it's future?
Be interesting to see how Pita Hawk responds to the clutch rebuild. Maybe the presence of her great uncle will make a difference |
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« Reply #17 on: October 16, 2011, 01:55:04 PM » |
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Way to go Drdubb. Looks like a fun project. Check the stable pics Impressive to say the least. 2 tool boxes - I'm jealous. |
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« Reply #18 on: October 17, 2011, 05:44:00 PM » |
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Congrats on the acquisition. Out of curiosity, why this bike? |
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« Reply #19 on: October 17, 2011, 08:15:06 PM » |
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Congrats on the acquisition. Out of curiosity, why this bike? It was the bike I rode in high school. Bought one new for about $750. Sold my Volkswagon for $150 to help pay for it. I had a lot of fun on that motorcycle. Let it go after I got married. Wasn't really prepared to take care of it. Big mistake. |
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« Reply #20 on: October 18, 2011, 05:05:56 PM » |
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Those are some really beautiful bikes there.
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« Reply #21 on: October 18, 2011, 05:19:50 PM » |
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Those are some really beautiful bikes there.
There are a lot of them on this forum. Get that unknown (650?) of yours going and join us for a rally. Us old codgers won't hold you back. We love the Kickstand Motorcycle Campground and those roads around Stecoah. |
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« Reply #22 on: October 19, 2011, 09:36:00 AM » |
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with some road bike tires the sl350 makes better street bikes than the cb or cl 350's, much better frame
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« Reply #23 on: October 19, 2011, 12:15:33 PM » |
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I like the paint on it, should look good once you have it running and shiny.
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« Reply #24 on: October 19, 2011, 01:28:12 PM » |
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with some road bike tires the sl350 makes better street bikes than the cb or cl 350's, much better frame
They are also being converted to road racing. B/c of the frame. |
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