Author Topic: My turn for look what I found! W/ pics (Read 3317 times)

Don R · « **on:** August 20, 2012, 03:00:15 pm »

I saw a 77F today at my local restaurant, stopped to look at it and ended up talking to the owner. He sold me a new in the box Henry Abe 900 kit. I know, pics or it didn't happen, camera battery is dead but charging now. I paid his asking price of $20 and got 80% of a 77 black engine for another $20. I'm going back for a new in the wrapper 77F cam for a cool hundred.

Don R · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2012, 03:06:02 pm »

Oh, the guy also asked if we were the two guys that bought two 750's from a local towing company. We are, he said he had owned them and one of them has a 900 kit in it too. Glad I stopped to look at his 750!

Greggo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2012, 03:07:57 pm »

$20 you dog!

cgswss · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2012, 04:29:51 pm »

pictures?

ekpent · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2012, 04:36:15 pm »

What's his address ?

Stev-o · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2012, 04:44:48 pm »

20 dollars US?! What's the catch?

Really? · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2012, 05:51:24 pm »

Take it for the team?

goldarrow · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2012, 07:11:05 pm »

You see...deals like that would never happen here in So Cal....

Oh wait, did it actually happen? Still no pics? j/k

Tews19 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2012, 07:16:15 pm »

900 engine you already have run currently?

Don R · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2012, 07:24:04 pm »

Don R · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2012, 07:26:57 pm »

No, the two bikes we bought with the alleged 900 were for parts and are in my brothers storage. They were outdoors so I fear for there being anything good inside. Gonna have to go look now though.
The guy paid $35 for the Henry Abe kit in the 90's from a bike shop he helped at.

The guy did say something about getting laid tonight, his girlfriend thinks he's a hoarder and rewards him well whenever he gets rid of something. Lol. Win-Win.

Tews19 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2012, 07:31:45 pm »

Would you be interested in flipping those?

?? Pm me if so... I live near Milwaukee.

Don R · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2012, 07:34:20 pm »

I might sell it later but for now I'm enjoying looking at them. I'll keep you on top of the list Tews19 thanks for asking.

Don R · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2012, 07:36:27 pm »

Quote from: ekpent on August 20, 2012, 04:36:15 pm

What's his address ?

I'm pretty sure he's not home now.

Stev-o · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2012, 07:38:28 pm »

Quote from: Don R on August 20, 2012, 07:36:27 pm

Quote from: ekpent on August 20, 2012, 04:36:15 pm
What's his address ?

I'm pretty sure he's not home now.

He's getting busy!

scottly · « **Reply #15 on:** August 20, 2012, 08:03:39 pm »

Were the piston rings included with the 900 kit?

Don R · « **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2012, 09:46:50 pm »

Yes, sleeves, cast pistons, rings, pins and clips. I just dropped the cylinders on my Ebay 836, haven't put on the head yet.

Toxic · « **Reply #17 on:** August 21, 2012, 03:51:58 am »

ummm you got a Henry Abe kit and he got laid, unless he is dating a supermodel you got the better deal.

ChuckG750f1 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 21, 2012, 08:04:33 am »

Quote from: Toxic on August 21, 2012, 03:51:58 am

ummm you got a Henry Abe kit and he got laid, unless he is dating a supermodel you got the better deal.

Yes, but low expectations can be the key to happiness

Teatimetim · « **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2012, 08:20:08 am »

The things a guy has to do to get laid.. $:-\$

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #20 on:** August 21, 2012, 08:25:50 am »

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #21 on:** August 21, 2012, 09:42:13 am »

I hate you Don.

Don R · « **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2012, 10:29:26 am »

You hate me now, just wait. I didn't spill the beans yet about the sandcast. Oops. It isn't mine but will be for sale.

Stev-o · « **Reply #23 on:** August 21, 2012, 04:39:29 pm »

Sandcast fever................

jaguar · « **Reply #24 on:** August 21, 2012, 04:41:22 pm »

Nice score!

Don R · « **Reply #25 on:** August 21, 2012, 06:08:13 pm »

You meet the nicest people on a Honda!

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #26 on:** August 21, 2012, 07:40:09 pm »

Damn you Don, damn you

No boring upper case for those sleeves either. When you get ready here are the Total Seal part numbers for rings: Top 203778, 2nd 201336, and 3 PIECE OIL RINGS 001549. I used the rings from the kit for top and 2nd but ordered the 3 piece oil rings. Damn, I need to quit interior house painting and sort the clutch out so I can report back to you how my HA 900 runs

It does run good in the garage.

Damn you Don, damn you

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #27 on:** August 22, 2012, 08:30:32 am »

If I were a collector I might get jealous over a sandacst find, but as a guy with a very limited budget and no garage, daily driver bikes interest me more than valuable collectables.

What makes me green with envy is your ability to find cheap, running ready to ride bikes like the 750F/GL1000 deal you and Bud found last year, which was basically buy one get one free.

My dad had this same gift when it came to cars.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #28 on:** August 22, 2012, 09:12:23 am »

Hey, they're just a couple old innocent looking SHARKS that prey on the unknowing innocent

Damn good guys too

Don R · « **Reply #29 on:** August 22, 2012, 03:17:15 pm »

We were lucky on that deal. And lucky again this week.
The sandy is a nice survivor, needs correct handlebars and a right sidecover. The owner has health issues and can't finish it. I don't have the cash to pay what it's worth and don't have the heart to make a low offer. I do have to ask if he has a price in mind though.

Thanks Jerry, I'll write those numbers on the box somewhere.

Stev-o · « **Reply #30 on:** August 22, 2012, 03:53:26 pm »

Don - if the sandy owner can't finish and the bike means something to him, he may find happiness and relief in it going to a good home (you) and give you a better deal than you expect.

A similar situation happened to me recently. The seller had a 550 for decades and still really loved that bike, but didn't ride or have time to restore. He was so happy to sell to me and offered me such a deal that I didn't even bother to negotiate! (rare)

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #31 on:** August 22, 2012, 07:03:02 pm »

Hi Don,

I think you need to hook me up with with that 900 kit to persevere your sandcast karma my 72 is hungry for MORE POWER! The 811 kit which is identical to this http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=62985.50 is just not enough for me. Everything is ready to go head, cylinders, pistons, rings, head gasket, but no wrist pins.

Sometimes it's not about the money it's about heart. Show the sandy's owner that this is not a quick flip and I bet you could work something out. Better you than getting parted out on Ebay.

2 cents.

scottly · « **Reply #32 on:** August 22, 2012, 09:56:46 pm »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin on August 21, 2012, 07:40:09 pm

Damn, I need to quit interior house painting and sort the clutch out so I can report back to you how my HA 900 runs It does run good in the garage.

You need to get your priorities in order, Jerry.

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Author Topic: My turn for look what I found! W/ pics (Read 3317 times)