Soup Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 holy shit. that's a hell of a first bike. take care of that thing dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 pics? took my old sporty out last couple days. hadn't ridden it in over a year. never ridden it with the new mids that i put on. observations.... *NEED new bars. riding position is 14 different kinds of fucked. *front break is super soft, rear break locks up with a quickness. i was sideways twice today. granted, it was wet out, but still. i genuinely can't believe i didn't dump the bike. some grace of god shit. *tail light shakes the bulb lose all the time, which means i need to look down and double check its working at every light. *no turn signals in a state that requires them. *no registration. *no insurance. *i was half drunk most the day. on the upside, after riding the dyna all year, this thing feels like a bmx bike. so fucking light and nimble. it whips around like nothing. love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ink face Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 My camera's fucked up and won't load my flicks. It's a pretty easy bike to ride, even with the rigid setup. It rides much smoother then I thought it was gonna. The kick start took some getting used to, but I get it started 1st try most the time now. Either way I'm fucking stoked to be cruising 2 wheeled again. looks similar to this but no fender, both pipes dump out the right side, and I got higher bars. Motor's not as clean on mine yet either, but you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 That's an awesome first bike. Not fast enough to get you in trouble but sounds like the fastest thing out there. And a total collector's so if maintain it right it'll retain some/all of its value. I feel like someone needs to warn you though that maintenance on those things can be pretty expensive. There's a huge number of resources out there of how to take care of it, but I'd learn asap. Also if you need any help with it the guys over at SF Vintage Cycle are exactly who you want to talk to: http://www.yelp.com/biz/sf-vintage-cycle-san-francisco They do nothing but old triumphs. And I dont know what bike you have but I'm sure you can find some helpful books/videos here: http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 support this dude. make someone buy this for you for xmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mewzer Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 what should one check for..mechanically speaking.. when buying a 70s honda.... i plan on buying one that runs, but shitty enough to make it a fun first project....advice anyone???? also some flicks to make up for being inexperienced....they will give an idea of what im striving for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 That green two-stroke is badass. How mechanically inclined are you? Im assuming you're not but I apologize if I assumed wrong. Here's my advice anyway. Don't buy one that's been detailed/cleaned up on the motor. You want to be able to see where it's leaking, and if he says it's not leaking at all he's a liar. Don't buy one that doesn't run. Especially if it's a "cafe project." Make him buy a fucking battery for the thing. If there's a delay in throttle response, you've got dirty carbs. Peg that at +$500 If there's a leak from the valve cover, peg that at +$500 If there's oil seepage from the head gasket, that's ok. If it's flowing from the head gasket, peg that at +$2500 If it needs new tires, +$130 each If it needs new brake fluid +$60 If it needs new oil +$40 If the brakes squeak, oh well. You can always get some sandpaper and scuff up the pads. Old bikes are pretty big money pits. Especially if you want them to be "performance oriented." I can name 20 newer bikes that'll be less cost, go faster, handle better, and look just as cool (to me). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mewzer Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 i appreciate the input. im not familiar with two strokes, but i have owned several hondas (cars) and have done mild builds, but im trying to get out of that scene and into other, older stuff... as long as i can get the engine running strong im content, im not trying to do a full build, i just want the cafe look, the performance can wait until im an experienced rider. again thanks.... the reason im asking is because now is a great time to buy, obviously, and id like to have one ready to ride when spring comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ink face Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Just got back from a ride with 30-40 folks, just mobbing through the city at high rates of speed being loud fucking hell raisers. So fucking fun! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Someone needs to mass produce these bars. They'd make a killing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mewzer Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 lets see the rest of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mewzer Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQgTVVq-V-A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some1 Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Soup do u still have f4i and can I rent it from u for a week? I am seriously about to move San Diego and need to check out Cali. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 All my bikes decided to die this month. Top-end rebuilds all around. There's a few places I know of that rent bikes for $150 a day. Im talking multistradas and speed triples. I'd be down to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some1 Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 All my bikes decided to die this month. Top-end rebuilds all around. There's a few places I know of that rent bikes for $150 a day. Im talking multistradas and speed triples. I'd be down to check it out. I'm already renting a yaris or an aveo for a week I can't pay for a bike too. How much is it to fix ur top end? I gotta have something to do for a week between beach interviews and apt shopping in San Diego... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deloner Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 San Diego is the shit, props. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'm already renting a yaris or an aveo for a week I can't pay for a bike too. How much is it to fix ur top end? I gotta have something to do for a week between beach interviews and apt shopping in San Diego... the cb900 has no compression in 2 cylinders and he f4i probably has a couple warped valves too. Its been an expensive last couple of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'm already renting a yaris or an aveo for a week I can't pay for a bike too. How much is it to fix ur top end? I gotta have something to do for a week between beach interviews and apt shopping in San Diego... the cb900 has no compression in 2 cylinders and he f4i probably has a couple warped valves too. Its been an expensive last couple of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup forgot his password Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 For Wallpaper size: http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7018/6596982723_923f0b5491_o.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 oooooor..... for those that like real bikes. click this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newer Bigger Better Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Ahahahaha^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup forgot his password Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Hey not that im in any way a fan of that ducati but you know how i know its a real bike? It turns. Jesus that magazine could've been published yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueTwo Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 oooooor..... for those that like real bikes. click this Sickest thing I've seen on 12oz in a minute..Score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belmonts Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 just picked up a 1975 norton commando 850 and i'm very stoked. picks to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dignan Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 forplacementonnly??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup forgot his password Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Yep Not my kinds of bikes but really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 dear god, no. is that na OCC collaboration with bat man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup forgot his password Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 nope. its a honda. LOL Id like that first one if it wasnt dragged out, had ground clearance, a shorter wheelbase, risers, and 17" rims. Second one needs tighter tollerances between the motor and frame, a few other parts but i quite like the fairings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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