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Woody's building a nice H2 Mach IV right now, it should be finished in a couple weeks, full restore except fitted with black expansion chambers. Needs a correct kick start lever if anyone has one kicking around.
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What I recall about my Mate's Kawi 500 at the Drags (in San Francisco area @ a place called Fremont and latter BayLands) was that we used to throw a blanket over the bike when we were in build up maybe three spots from our turn. Chris was sure it needed to get real hot to run best (maybe yes maybe no) and it did turn like mid-12's at like 110 mph at that time for something in full street trim more than a respectable time. Still sounded like a popcorn machine at full chat.
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I noticed it has a very long swingarm, I think I might need to convince him to let me test ride it if I clean it after.
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I forget, did the OP say he knew how to ride a motorcycle, or use a wrench?
Buy this, chances are this is the add you will end up after you are done with a cheap project anyway, so best to start here.
Embrace the hipster
So you love bikes? For the ride?
Start an instagram with a cool handle "RadBradOnTheOpenRoad"
post pictures of you with some acid wash jeans in some cool places.
There will be no bike with a better cost to blowjob ratio
Go do shit and figure out what you like. Once you figure it out, sell this and buy something more focused
Probably should get this and ride.
If you must just have a project just to have a project start small.
Buy this, chances are this is the add you will end up after you are done with a cheap project anyway, so best to start here.
1978 Yamaha SR500 + parts - motorcycles/scooters - by owner -...
This is a 1978 SR500 that I rebuilt about 25 years ago and gave to a friend, who left it outside for a decade or so. The engine has seized while sitting, but was in excellent running condition when...
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Embrace the hipster
1982 Honda GL500 Silverwing - motorcycles/scooters - by owner -...
1982 Honda GL500 (cousin to CX500) 500cc water cooled v-twin Daily runner, currently registered in VT and on the road. Starts, idles, shifts, brakes as it should. Needs nothing. Selling with bill of...
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So you love bikes? For the ride?
Start an instagram with a cool handle "RadBradOnTheOpenRoad"
post pictures of you with some acid wash jeans in some cool places.
There will be no bike with a better cost to blowjob ratio
1985 Honda Goldwing GL1200 - motorcycles/scooters - by owner -...
1985 Honda Goldwing GL1200 $2K OBO 74K miles, clean title, runs, stops, shifts. New springs, shocks, fork seals, and flushed clutch fluid all last year. Inspected and on the road last year, just...
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Go do shit and figure out what you like. Once you figure it out, sell this and buy something more focused
1999 BMW R1100S 69k mi - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle...
1999 BMW R1100S, 69k miles Higher mileage R1100S, deABS’ed, decat mid pipe with TwoBros exhaust. Clean and clear Vermont transferable registration in my name. Brand new coil/wires and plugs. Updated...
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Probably should get this and ride.
2004 Kawasaki EX250 - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle...
2004 Kawasaki EX250F road ready Vermont Registration
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If you must just have a project just to have a project start small.
Yamaha PW50 - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle automotive...
50cc two stroke. Starts and idles fine. Needs a tune up to smooth out the throttle response. Includes a new Yamaha 60cc big bore kit. Just needs a cylinder head from a Zinger 60 that you can get off...
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i kinda like the cx500 with the stock seat and sb bars.
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I would rather save up a few more dollars and get a real Guzzi.
1984 Moto Guzzi SP 65 - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle...
Runs and idles well...not yet inspected this year, but fine....new tires...was run many times over winter, but carbs are a little gummed $2500 cash firm
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Moto Guzzi V7 Special - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle...
2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Special. 750cc V-twin, EFI. Excellent condition. Progressive springs in front, Hagon adjustable shocks in rear. Rides very nicely. Upgraded seat, engine guard, grab rails,...
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Moto Guzzi is an easy Cafe Racer build, it's in their genes.
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I agree with TR on Moto Guzzi's being easy to turn into Cafe Racers. Do be aware that parts can be a bitch and which supplier you choose is rather important. There are also so really good breakers in the USA and the forums will help you a bunch.
Maybe the most fun is how surprised people will be at well they keep up with some of the other Cafe bikes.
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Hey All, sorry I sent so many of the same pics. My internet connection kept screwing up showing my connection was failing..................THEN IT WASN'T and everything went at once.
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No problem. We just thought that you were spamming so deleted your account...joke mate - good pics.
....I love Guzzis.
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I have three of the buggers; one to race, one to ride and lastly one awaiting my attention because I chose to throw it into a hedge, Forgot to pull up the side stand a tthing with Guzzis that can be a fatal error. Race pic's are of Daytona from the classic races right after the 200.No problem. We just thought that you were spamming so deleted your account...joke mate - good pics.
Cheers
Oh shit! Look what popped up! Too bad the motor is frozen....
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I kind of like those. I bet parts would be a bitch but two strokes need less than fours but with a stuck engine you never know and 1000 bucks is a lot for one with an engine that is stuck.
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and the big open space where the carburetors should be
lol probably has a mouse nest inside the crankcase
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LOL yea, you are right bet the mice love the smell of two stroke oil now that you mention it .
Clean title. Key. Turns over. Thoughts?
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Wtf? It came from japan... ship it to Cuba!
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