have a thing for old honda cb's and cl's. here's my '79 650

this is my xs400. this was the first time it ran in 15 years.
i got it off my workmate who'd had it sitting in his garage with the carbs off and everything open.
it was a nightmare.

xs startup

as you can hear, it's not running right. i'm on pods and straight pipes so i think i'll have to rejet.
in the background under the sheet is my flatmates pristine condition 1947 BSA C10.

oh man. sounds so fuckin nice. i really like what you've done there.

YAY! another sporty rider, i literally cannot get enough of sporties. 06 was the year they introduced rubber mounts right (and EFI if i remember correctly)? i guess it comes to what you want to do, sporties aren't traditionally touring bikes but they can be made into touring bikes. personally i don't really like any other model of harley (except maybe dynas) and a rigid, while they look badass, would be way too tough on my body. i rode my dad's fatboy when i was back in australia recently and it felt like a tank. he hates riding around town too but said once you are out on the open road it is a dream to ride.

what seat are you rocking btw? mustang?

gay imp sausage, mustang seat and it is rubber mounted but i think it isn't EFI because it has carburetors
im pretty much self thought on the parts/mechanics so i might be wrong
which usually leads me to answer my own question and hold the project until i become totally familiar and travel cross country first,
but the idea of building a bike sounds so fucking tempting and fun

yeah i agree sportsters rule and remain my fave
my other hd preference are softails but its all taste nothing really against dyna, both are my alternatives just for traveling purposes

i'm thinking i'd like to do a cross country ride someday when i have time.  maybe not literally cross country but definitely covering some ground.  have no experience going long distance, i just cruise around town on my 350

This is my free 1971 CL350 Scrambler. I am hoping to get it on the road by the end of July, money pending.

A buddy had to move back east and said I could have it. Transmission isn't engaging, plugs aren't sparking, tank is the wrong size, needs new tires, maybe new suspension. Luckily I've got a few extra tanks and some know how. I don't have any plans for Cafe-ing it out. Just want to sand down the new tank and paint it flat black. I'll ride if for a year or two and get something else. These things sell for a pretty decent price out here in the bay.

Though I am not into cusomtizing it, I wouldn't mind if it looked like the one across the street from my work.

just finished the build.
pretty happy.

My homie's bike and their shop Medusa Fabrication is featured on the Triumph website!



http://rideatriumph.com/the-irony-in-a-name/

I just picked this up from a buddy. Not really into cafes a ton, but it was too good a deal to pass up.



I think I am going to do something along the lines of this to it.

do it man, that was a similar direction I took mine and I love it.

Looking into MSF courses - they're saying I need gloves, boots and my own helmet. Buying a helmet right now is too much of a commitment for me to be honest since it's going to be a long time before I even get a bike.

Yes I've tried looking on craigslist for some cheap ones to use through the MSF course but they're all way too big and still too expensive.

Perhaps I should fashion one at home using aluminum foil and tape

Can you borrow a helmet?  The MSF course I took offered helmets to those without which was pretty cool.  I hope you get to go though, that class was extremely worthwhile AND it lowered my insurance.

Ive been thinking about getting a bike and motorcycle license for a few months and now I've decided to do it. I just dont know what bike to get... Im thinking yamaha xs 80-83 or something or a honda cb. Anyone got an advice?

I just want a super reliable bike that runs a long time without having to be worked on, just use that shit every day. I found a super rad 1972 CB500, but is a 72 reliable enough or should I get something newer?

I love sportys too, was really close to pulling the trigger on a nightster a couple months back, but somebody got it before me, I'll prolly be on the hunt for a nighttrain or xbones or another sporty.