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Offline Bob3050

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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #50 on: March 04, 2012, 04:25:10 PM »
These pictures are of a local poker run from about '79 I think
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #51 on: March 04, 2012, 04:35:47 PM »
Quote from: 754 on March 04, 2012, 02:33:55 PM
Not on computer, but finally realized we have a scanner here. My problem , I can barely open an email, never worked with a disc, cant send to a file..etc, etc..

How about you just carve us a few pictures then.   ;D ;)
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #52 on: March 04, 2012, 05:31:59 PM »
A few from around the Kingston & PE county area circa 1983
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #53 on: March 04, 2012, 05:40:23 PM »
Quote from: Bob3050 on March 04, 2012, 04:25:10 PM
These pictures are of a local poker run from about '79 I think
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #54 on: March 04, 2012, 05:51:36 PM »
Quote from: MoMo on March 04, 2012, 05:40:23 PM
Quote from: Bob3050 on March 04, 2012, 04:25:10 PM
These pictures are of a local poker run from about '79 I think
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Just think of all those Vetters that now reside in junkyards ::) ::)...Larry

HAHA I was thinking the same thing! I have the wixom in my basement right now just wasting away
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #55 on: March 04, 2012, 06:14:20 PM »
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #56 on: March 04, 2012, 06:28:16 PM »
 A KO being launched down the drag strip back in the day 8)
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #57 on: March 04, 2012, 06:31:10 PM »
Here are some of my new K6 taken just after I got it April of 76
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #58 on: March 04, 2012, 06:31:38 PM »
Not me or anyone I know, but super cool.  Early Dunstall fiberglass, chrome frame, dual disks, awesomeness!



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Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #59 on: March 04, 2012, 06:43:47 PM »
Quote from: dhall57 on March 04, 2012, 06:28:16 PM
A KO being launched down the drag strip back in the day 8)

One of my favorite pics in this thread so far. I love these old pics! Keep'em coming.
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #60 on: March 04, 2012, 08:42:03 PM »
Love the old pics, everyone!

Cavebear - Your bike takes the cake, man!  How long did it take you guys to get it lowered down from the attic?  Did you wind up having to hoist it back up when you rebuilt it?  That's the earliest picture I've seen of a cb750 with the (dual) calipers mounted behind the forks, not to mention the turbo.  What year were those pics taken?  What happened to the bike, do you still own it?
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #61 on: March 05, 2012, 12:19:33 AM »
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After checking more photos, the Goldwing did have a CB.

It took about 10 minutes to lower the bike after hookup.

The bike was rebuilt in my living room.

Dual disc conversion was simple. Swap fork legs and turn backwards. The speedometer keeper on the front
wheel gets an extra notch and it's done

Yes I still own the bike,along with the others on my list.

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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #62 on: March 05, 2012, 06:53:38 AM »
Quote from: Rookster on March 04, 2012, 06:31:38 PM
Not me or anyone I know, but super cool.  Early Dunstall fiberglass, chrome frame, dual disks, awesomeness!



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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #63 on: March 05, 2012, 06:54:21 AM »
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #64 on: March 05, 2012, 07:48:57 AM »
early 70's flattrack--Dayton, Ohio
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #65 on: March 05, 2012, 07:58:14 AM »
Quote from: cavebear on March 05, 2012, 12:19:33 AM

Union Grove Wisc. 1981





Used to hang there with my buddies back then for the mud bogs & dragging weekends. Still have a commemorative beer mug from '82 around here somewhere. Good times...
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #66 on: March 05, 2012, 10:19:08 AM »
Being a somewhat young guy this is slightly depressing. I can see that in just a few years I'll be looking back at pics of me and my brothers / friends and how cool and young we were then. The only problem.... The bikes we ride now will never stand the test of time as did these Honda's. These bikes will always be cool no matter what anyone says or thinks. I think somewhere in there I made a worthwhile point. These are great pictures! Keep em coming!
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #67 on: March 05, 2012, 12:23:34 PM »
Very nice thread... thanks for the pics!!
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #68 on: March 05, 2012, 01:01:36 PM »
Eydugster,

  Photos were taken in 1976
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #69 on: March 05, 2012, 01:15:04 PM »
Not exactly a Honda but early 70's---'55 Service cycle
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #70 on: March 05, 2012, 01:20:26 PM »
@Cavebear - in the photo of yr bike before turbo, what is that red thing sticking out of the head cover on the right side? Distributor?
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #71 on: March 05, 2012, 01:32:14 PM »
Quote from: twistedengineering on March 05, 2012, 10:19:08 AM
Being a somewhat young guy this is slightly depressing. I can see that in just a few years I'll be looking back at pics of me and my brothers / friends and how cool and young we were then. The only problem.... The bikes we ride now will never stand the test of time as did these Honda's. These bikes will always be cool no matter what anyone says or thinks. I think somewhere in there I made a worthwhile point. These are great pictures! Keep em coming!

Could that be why Honda decided to discontinue the sweet SOHC? I thought this myself. It is as though they understood the great engineering and quality craftsmanship that went into these machines. Like they knew they wouldn't be in business very long because the quality of the bike was going to outlast almost any other bike for the price. I guess you can only build perfection once.
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #72 on: March 05, 2012, 03:59:40 PM »
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #73 on: March 05, 2012, 04:52:09 PM »
Quote from: gerhed on March 05, 2012, 01:15:04 PM
Not exactly a Honda but early 70's---'55 Service cycle

Very Cool.  I'd love to have one of those!  Were those a dime a dozen back then?
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Re: Pictures of SOHC scene back in the 70's and 80's
« Reply #74 on: March 05, 2012, 05:01:31 PM »
Quote from: Prospect on March 05, 2012, 04:52:09 PM
Quote from: gerhed on March 05, 2012, 01:15:04 PM
Not exactly a Honda but early 70's---'55 Service cycle

Very Cool.  I'd love to have one of those!  Were those a dime a dozen back then?
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