Archive for the ‘General’ category

Time Warp VMC

November 21st, 2009

Time Warp Vintage Motorcycle Club(http://www.timewarpvmc.org)  is a nice group of vintage bike enthusiasts that I found on the web.  They’re based in Knoxville Tennessee.

I’ve been thinking that with the upcoming riding season here in Ohio (unfortunately, it’s not coming anytime soon) it would be nice to actually get together with some of you for some riding….aside from the 100 mile ride I’m trying to plan.  I’m not sure what we would do with a formal club…but anyone who is interested give it some thought.

Sorry it took me so long to post something here.  I’ve been slammed with deadlines at work.

Brian

RD 200 Restoration

November 16th, 2009

http://www.myrd200site.com/rd200_restorations.html Found this site of a Yamaha  RD200 restoration, pretty detailed and some good tips etc.

For Sale?

November 15th, 2009
Look'n Good

Look'n Good

I was thinking about selling the 79 750 Annv. Edition bike for money for parts to fix up the 79 K so I put an add on Craigs list. Started out at $1200 and after no responses, lowered it to $1000 FIRM and got 2 emails. One never showed and the other wanted to barter. Here’s what he sent back:  ” just wondered would you take 500 cash, a riding mower a 1400 psi pressure washer and an air compressor. just another deal to throw out there”…. sent pics too and in the background of one pic was one bike and about 3 or 4 more covered up! Seems like there is always somebody out there looking for something for nothing. I’m not giving this bike away! If I wanted to do that I’de give it to Goodwill or some one here! I told the guy that I’ve seen these bikes going for 14 or 15 on craigs list and that I know it’s worth more than that. I’m not that desparate to sell. I’m gonna keep it, I guess, and just find another way to get parts during the winter unless I get a REASONABLE OFFER! Right?

Side car pics

November 15th, 2009

1948 chief  Rosey`s 0131948 chief  Rosey`s 012

Trying to stay motivated….still

November 10th, 2009

Thanks for the posts and comments.  I’ve been trying to stay motivated.  I did get some good riding in over the weekend….took the CL200 to my ofice for winter storage.  In theory, as long as both running bikes are there I could just go for small rides at lunchtime…but I rarely leave the office once I ge there. 

I’ve started digging into the GSX-R carbs…I’ll try to post some pictures tonight.

No Winter Yet

November 9th, 2009

I don’t know about you but I’ve been getting some riding time in lately. I even had to tighten the chain up some. It could stay like this the rest of the Winter, as far as I’m concerned!
Below is a pic of a bike that I was seriously thinking about buying… got beat out by a faster buyer though. He just wanted $400 for it… the seat was missing but I would have found one somewhere! Rats!!!!

1972 Yamaha CS5/RD200

1972 Yamaha CS5/RD200

Classic Yamahas

November 8th, 2009

http://www.classicyams.com/ check out this website, has some really great restoration aticles…

Check out the Pipes!

Check out the Pipes!

Couple More Sweet Bikes

November 7th, 2009
72 CL450

72 CL450

68 YL1 TWIN-JET 100
68 YL1 TWIN-JET 100

Here are a couple more Candian restorations I found online….

Someday

November 6th, 2009
Someday Bike

Someday Bike

Growing up, this was my dream bike. I knew a guy who had one and I droulled every time I saw it. Got this pic from UK Vintage Bike Site.

…….someday…..

On the Table

November 5th, 2009
Breakaway on right side of frame

Breakaway on right side of frame

Up on the Craftsman Bench
Up on the Craftsman Bench

Thank You James! After dancing around with the frame and after James sugested we remove right side motor mount, the right side of frame came off for a somewhat easy removal of the engine. A transmission dolly would have been a plus here as an afterthought. May do the old milk carton trick for putting back in.

Anyway, now I can get to work cleaning up the frame for paint and do the valve cover gaskets, polishing, painting, etc. on engine. To much for me to lift, by myself, but with two people, not bad.
Glad I bought hand cleaner too…

Greetings

November 3rd, 2009

Well, I might as well throw in my pics, too.  I ran across this bike in a craigslist ad, and it had been sitting in a barn for a while, but was in running condition when I bought it.  As fate would have it, the bike was slow to reveal quite a few problems under the surface.  Since I’ve had this bike (just over two years)  I’ve replaced a bunch of little things, and also replaced the stator, rectifier, coils/wires, valve head, various gaskets, cables and signal lights.  Aftermarket upgrades:  Halogen headlight and lamp, bobbed rear fender, two different paint schemes, small fairing, fork brace and gaitors, custom rim tape, custom vinyl graphics and just added a Vance and Hines 4 into 1 with a Muzzy cannister that sounds wicked.  I’ve still got a long way to go, as the matte paint job (rattle can BTW) will need freshened up over the winter months. 

So here she is, my 1982 GS850g.  The Punisher.

 

Thanks for looking.  Now it’s off to terrorize the streets of Columbus.

loudest143

November 3rd, 2009

  Hi…My first post. I collect old Triumphs. I have 2 Terriers and 3 Tiger Cubs. I also have a 1960, 63′,65′,and 67′ Bonneville. I have listed the 1960 Bonneville on ebay. Anyone interested can go to..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230394730645&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

If I can be of any assistance to old Triumph owners let me know. My email is FREASE120@AOL.com . I balance the cranks on 650 engines and put in a set of Mega-Cycle cams and 10.5:1 pistons..giving the engine a 16% increase in horsepower. Thanks; Billy Frease