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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #200 on: August 22, 2014, 01:31:07 am »
Quote from: ofreen on August 19, 2014, 05:08:55 am

Thanks Terry.  The CBR is doing well, soon to hit 70,000 miles.  They didn't sell well in the U.S. either.  After 2 years, the Hurricane received a makeover in 1989, but Honda didn't sell them in the U.S. because there was still a supply of '87 and '88s still sitting at the dealers.  Mine is a '90, of which Honda only brought in 1000 bikes. 250 were painted like mine, the rest silver/black.  Subsequent years didn't sell well here either.  There was no '92 model sold in the U.S.  Too bad because build quality was better than its competitors.  But the ZX10/FJR1200/1100 Katana had more horsies, though the CBR has plenty, and the bike magazines damned the CBR with faint praise.  I bought mine on October 4, 1990, and 95% of the miles are touring miles.  The bike has one weak spot, and that is the cam chain tensioner.  They are good for maybe 35,000 miles, even after two updates by Honda. I replaced the one in mine the second time just before this trip.  No big deal, a couple hour job if you are not in a hurry.  But otherwise a great bike that still compares favorably with modern bikes.

The Hurricane section of the CBR forum has several Australian members who seem to be the most active riders of their old bikes.

That's a great bike Greg, and props to you that you've kept it since new! I know where there's a low mileage CBR1000 (no idea what year though) that's been sitting in a guys garage for the last 20(+) years, his brother crashed it when it was pretty new, and they just parked it in the garage.

I wanted to buy it for the engine (I had a weird plan to install it in a CB750 frame) and he was happy to sell it to me, but his brother (who owns half of it) wants to keep it, even though it crippled him and he'll never ride it (or any other bike) again.

I'm hoping to get it eventually, but no rush, there's no shortage of 1980's superbikes around here. Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #201 on: August 23, 2014, 02:24:41 am »
Double post time! ;D

Well it was a wonderful pre-spring day today, and I was on a motorcycling mission. I actually got out of bed around 8am, and after a breakfast of eggs and fried tomatoes (from my own garden) on buttered toast, washed down with a cup of joe, I sauntered out to the ol' Tardis to do some work on the mighty 'Wang.

My last episode (re-installing the wheels with the new Stinko whitewalls) resulted in my rear brake caliper crapping out and dumping Dot 4 all over my driveway, so I invested 20 bucks (plus 60 for shipping) on an ebay replacement. It had arrived by the time I got back from working at a Navy base this week, so I got the tools out and after 4 or 5 hours, it was all ready to go. My "Mity Vac" made short work of the brake bleeding, and I was ready to ride.

I'd really only intended to do a short "shakedown" ride, but I ended up doing a quick 150 miler, riding from my place to Yea (pronounced "Yay", not "Yeah") via Broadford. I stopped in at the "Red Plate Cafe", a great place for any biker to stop for a coffee and a snack. The place is run by a biker and his son, and they were keen to give me the 2 dollar tour.

He's got some great bikes in and around his cafe, from vintage BSA slopers to Kawasaki H2 race bikes, Yamaha SR500 Cafe Racer, a Speedway bike, and a nice Yamaha TT500, not to mention the BSA 650 twin and TT500 hybrid motocross bike out the front.

All in all, a great ride, great coffee and "ANZAC" biscuits, (Cookies) and I'll be going back again next ride. Cheers, Terry. ;D



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So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #202 on: August 23, 2014, 05:11:41 am »
Looks like a great place and some nice bikes, Terry.
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #203 on: August 23, 2014, 05:52:48 am »
Fat and happy after a nice steak dinner....
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #204 on: August 23, 2014, 06:01:18 am »
Quote from: budlite282 on August 23, 2014, 05:52:48 am
Fat and happy after a nice steak dinner....

Beautiful! ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #205 on: August 24, 2014, 07:40:11 am »
Just my BMW r1200c at our club get together. Great fun



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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #206 on: August 24, 2014, 07:46:52 am »
Quite the mixed crowd, Bob :)
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #207 on: August 24, 2014, 08:43:49 am »
My '73 Yammie RD350 on the edge....



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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #208 on: August 24, 2014, 10:24:17 am »
Another one...




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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #209 on: August 24, 2014, 10:00:38 pm »
Quote from: Lost and Confused on August 24, 2014, 07:40:11 am
Just my BMW r1200c at our club get together. Great fun



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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #210 on: August 27, 2014, 12:44:38 pm »
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #211 on: August 28, 2014, 09:40:51 am »
591 miles this past weekend on my trusty 1976 KZ400. Here, on the Tail Of The Dragon, then onto the Cherohala Skyway.

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #212 on: August 28, 2014, 09:51:14 am »
How was the dragon?  I realized going to Barber I will go right by it, considering riding it, but don't feel like fighting the crowd with fully loaded Dorothy.

On a weekday in October, would you expect heavy traffic?
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #213 on: August 28, 2014, 10:32:44 am »
Nah, you'll be okay. In fact, it wasn't nearly as crowded as I thought it would be this time of year. BTW - the Cherohala is a much better road IMO.. about 50 miles of awesome sweepers! The Dragon is more of a novelty thing for me, but I could ride the Cherohala all day long. Did both 2-up last year on my '83 Goldwing no problem (just a lil' slow). Highly recommended!

We're staying in Lot C at Barber.. just look for the PseudoMoto banner. Slow races 7p on Saturday!!
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #214 on: August 28, 2014, 10:41:39 am »
I am at B at Barber, the plan is to be there Thursday night.

Cherohala looks like Skyline drive on steroids, thanks for the suggestion.
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #215 on: August 30, 2014, 12:46:06 pm »
Somewhere behind Stuttgart
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #216 on: August 30, 2014, 06:18:27 pm »
Beautiful pic Sarge, even sideways! Here's my BMW K100RS SE ABS1 outside the Red Plate Cafe, my new favourite place to stop on a ride. Cheers, Terry. ;D

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So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #217 on: August 31, 2014, 05:59:47 am »
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« Reply #218 on: August 31, 2014, 11:17:57 am »
Don't get my 97 Wide Glide out much so took this pic today ;)
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #219 on: September 01, 2014, 12:59:12 am »
Quote from: Rocky2010 on August 31, 2014, 05:59:47 am
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If you're too frightened to ride motorcycles............. ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #220 on: September 01, 2014, 01:00:19 am »
Quote from: dhall57 on August 31, 2014, 11:17:57 am
Don't get my 97 Wide Glide out much so took this pic today ;)


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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #221 on: September 01, 2014, 02:18:50 am »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on September 01, 2014, 12:59:12 am
Quote from: Rocky2010 on August 31, 2014, 05:59:47 am
Scooters are Cool  8)

If you're too frightened to ride motorcycles............. ;D

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« Reply #222 on: September 02, 2014, 01:46:32 am »
And noisy too.......... ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #223 on: September 02, 2014, 06:14:49 pm »
The K4 has been here before so this time rode the VStrom 2-up for camping this weekend in Northern Maine...went to Lubec by the Candadian border to see the most easterly point in the US

Of course we had to have Lobster roll in Maine - served by an American guy and his Thai wife



at this place -Winter Harbor



The most easterly point in the USA



and the non-SOHC shot...





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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #224 on: September 05, 2014, 12:32:40 am »
Beautiful pics Andy, and wow, what a pretty place! ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)
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