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« on: February 09, 2012, 04:10:02 PM » |
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I got this at a garage sale last Summer for $300 because it wouldn’t start. I put a new battery in it, and it started right up. Such a steal.  |
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« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2012, 04:17:40 PM » |
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Wow that bike is gorgeous! You stole that thing! Welcome to the forum.
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« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2012, 04:32:14 PM » |
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Sweet ride.
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« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2012, 06:35:08 PM » |
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Great find! That thing is beautiful!  to the forum! |
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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2012, 05:18:38 PM » |
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Nice!!!! Protect that tank!!!!!
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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2012, 05:50:02 PM » |
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I can't help but feel jealous when I hear about someone finding such a steal.  Seriously, that is a nice looking bike! Welcome to the club.  |
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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2012, 06:31:52 AM » |
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That is a perfect example of such a lovely 82 650! - Look after everything about it, expecially the tank and pipes! Welcome to the addiction! My 82 650 is not looking as sweet as that, but it will be again soon! |
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« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2012, 07:04:07 PM » |
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to the forum. I thought the '82 had spoke wheels. 
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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2012, 05:03:15 AM » |
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Cannot believe you got that thing for such a steal..!! - In such good condition! - Would be good to see some close up pics! I believe the 82 always had these wheels?? I personally prefer these ones than spokes... My other bike is a 82 honda CM125, and I think the spokes are the worst feature as they are rusty...However I really do dig the style on old truimphs! - Especailly the bonnie! |
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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2012, 08:08:29 AM » |
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I believe the 82 always had these wheels?? The nighthawk (82) and the custom (80-81) have cast wheels. Standards (79-82) have spokes. I think the spokes are the worst feature That depends on what is important to you. Cast wheels are mostly rigid. Spoke wheels flex and much easier to repair. Within reason an out of true spoke wheel can often be straightened with a small wrench anywhere. Cast wheels require proper tooling to do nearly anything to them. Rust is caused by lack of preventative maintenance. It's not the spokes fault that happens. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2012, 09:11:06 AM » |
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I'm kinda half and half about wrapping the pipes, but at the same time don't want to hide all that beautiful chrome. Suggestions?
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« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2012, 09:31:49 AM » |
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That thing looks great! Gotta love it when people don't know what they have!
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« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2012, 10:24:24 AM » |
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Nice steal. Gotta love it when things just need a fresh battery.
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« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2012, 11:07:25 AM » |
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I'm kinda half and half about wrapping the pipes, but at the same time don't want to hide all that beautiful chrome. Suggestions?
Don't do it! If you want to wrap/destroy them, find someone with a rusted set and trade them. Those 4-4 pipes in good condition are extremely rare bordering on impossible to find. If you wonder what I mean by impossible; When I have the facilities and equipment, I will be using my current semi-beat up set as a template to build new ones from scratch. |
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« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2012, 01:06:25 PM » |
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Alright, thanks, definitely won't wrap them.
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« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2012, 02:32:05 PM » |
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to the forum. I thought the '82 had spoke wheels. OFF the honda website Oops the pict is an 85. I'll look some more |
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« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2012, 02:37:19 PM » |
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Here is an 82
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« Reply #17 on: February 13, 2012, 03:57:04 PM » |
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CB650 standard - spoke wheels
Sorry, filthy having fun..as it should be.
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« Reply #18 on: February 13, 2012, 08:54:24 PM » |
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I can see how spoke wheels are better for off road riding. But on the street cast wheels are safer.
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« Reply #19 on: February 13, 2012, 09:29:40 PM » |
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But on the street cast wheels are safer.
Why? I have about 100,000 miles total on motorcycles with spoke wheels and never had the slightest problem with them whether it's on or off road. ..Then again my tolerance for hazardous conditions is pretty high so I may just not be noticing the risk... |
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« Reply #20 on: February 14, 2012, 08:23:16 AM » |
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I'll take the risk of someone calling a  . Bumblebee out of those 100k miles how many, if any, times did you true/adjust those spokes? Just curios. |
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« Reply #21 on: February 14, 2012, 08:31:41 AM » |
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About once every 10,000 miles. It never needs a lot, just minor adjustments. Still haven't fallen down yet because of it.
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« Reply #22 on: February 14, 2012, 08:44:35 AM » |
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I wouldn't think you would. Excuse my ignorance this is all done "outside" the rim. Thank You.
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« Reply #23 on: February 14, 2012, 09:58:09 AM » |
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Excuse my ignorance this is all done "outside" the rim.
The adjuster is on the spoke at the rim. It's done just like a bicycle tire though the spoke pull angles are different on the rear. Practice on your pedal bike then do the motorcycle. As long as you keep them properly tightened, the wheel tends to stay straight and round. |
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« Reply #24 on: February 14, 2012, 10:04:47 AM » |
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But on the street cast wheels are safer.
Why? Lack of an innertube ='s less heat. And a tire blowout at speed can be quite nasty with an innertube.......not so much without. |
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