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My turn for look what I found! W/ pics
« 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.
« Last Edit: August 20, 2012, 07:35:00 pm by Don R »
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Re: My turn for look what I found!
« 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!
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Re: My turn for look what I found!
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2012, 03:07:57 pm »
$20 you dog! :P

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Re: My turn for look what I found!
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2012, 04:29:51 pm »
pictures? ;D

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Re: My turn for look what I found!
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2012, 04:36:15 pm »
What's his address ?   8)

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Re: My turn for look what I found!
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2012, 04:44:48 pm »
20 dollars US?!  What's the catch?
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My turn for look what I found!
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2012, 05:51:24 pm »
Take it for the team?
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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My turn for look what I found!
« 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 :)
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Re: My turn for look what I found!
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2012, 07:16:15 pm »
900 engine you already have run currently?
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Re: My turn for look what I found!
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2012, 07:24:04 pm »


No matter how many times you paint over a shadow, it's still there.
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Re: My turn for look what I found!
« 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.
« Last Edit: August 20, 2012, 07:32:21 pm by Don R »
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« 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.
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Re: My turn for look what I found!
« 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.
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Re: My turn for look what I found! W/ pics
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2012, 07:36:27 pm »
What's his address ?   8)

I'm pretty sure he's not home now.
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Re: My turn for look what I found! W/ pics
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2012, 07:38:28 pm »
What's his address ?   8)

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

He's getting busy!
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Re: My turn for look what I found! W/ pics
« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2012, 08:03:39 pm »
Were the piston rings included with the 900 kit?
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Re: My turn for look what I found! W/ pics
« 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.
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Re: My turn for look what I found! W/ pics
« 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.

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Re: My turn for look what I found! W/ pics
« Reply #18 on: August 21, 2012, 08:04:33 am »
ummm you got a Henry Abe kit and he got laid, unless he is dating a supermodel you got the better deal.

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Re: My turn for look what I found! W/ pics
« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2012, 08:20:08 am »
The things a guy has to do to get laid..  :-\
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« Reply #20 on: August 21, 2012, 08:25:50 am »
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Re: My turn for look what I found! W/ pics
« Reply #21 on: August 21, 2012, 09:42:13 am »
I hate you Don.
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Re: My turn for look what I found! W/ pics
« 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.
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« Reply #23 on: August 21, 2012, 04:39:29 pm »
Sandcast fever................
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Re: My turn for look what I found! W/ pics
« Reply #24 on: August 21, 2012, 04:41:22 pm »
Nice score!