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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2700 on: March 26, 2025, 07:38:24 AM »
A couple recent non-sohc bikes of mine:

All nice machines.  8)
The BMW R90/6 must be nice when taking a long,comfortable ride in the country.

Thank you! Unfortunately not many "country" roads here in West Palm Beach - haha.

Hwy 98 to Sebring is pretty good especially the curves near the Kissimmee River!  [drove to the track a couple years back with my brother]

Every time a see a nice Duc, I want one!

I did a track day with my car at Sebring - it was fun but very bumpy. Ducati is an animal but it doesn't like the heat down here and it always wants to be high in the RPM's.

It's kinda like having a hot girlfriend who has tons of issues - not sure it's worth it! lol.

Hilarious!!
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2701 on: April 03, 2025, 12:58:23 PM »
Got the 1975 CB360T out for a nice ride around town topped off the tank. Loving this nicer weather!
 
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1970 CT70  CANDY SAPPHIRE BLUE
1971 CT70H CANDY TOPAZ ORANGE
1972 CT70H CANDY EMERALD GREEN
1973 CL200 CANDY RIVIERA BLUE
1974 CB350F GLORY BLUE BLACK METALLIC
1973 CB350F FLAKE MATADOR RED
1975 CB360T LIGHT RUBY RED
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2702 on: April 03, 2025, 07:38:02 PM »
Ozzybud, love those oem pipes on that 360...I had one years ago, was the first bike I put real miles on.  Great little bikes.
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2703 on: April 03, 2025, 09:11:55 PM »
Good looking 360!  :)
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2704 on: April 04, 2025, 06:26:23 AM »
Ozzybud, love those oem pipes on that 360...I had one years ago, was the first bike I put real miles on.  Great little bikes.

Thank you.
I scored those NOS and down pipes on DSS 2 years ago. They had 7 of one side and 1 of the other. Also got a NOS  front fender the same time
1976 Z50A PARAKEET YELLOW
1970 CT70  CANDY SAPPHIRE BLUE
1971 CT70H CANDY TOPAZ ORANGE
1972 CT70H CANDY EMERALD GREEN
1973 CL200 CANDY RIVIERA BLUE
1974 CB350F GLORY BLUE BLACK METALLIC
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1975 CB360T LIGHT RUBY RED
1975 CB400F VARNISH BLUE
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2705 on: April 04, 2025, 06:32:22 AM »
Ozzybud, love those oem pipes on that 360...I had one years ago, was the first bike I put real miles on. 

I rented one years ago on a trip to Hawaii, rode it around the island of Oahu...twice!
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2706 on: April 07, 2025, 07:49:38 AM »
That must have been fun, especially going over LikeLike.
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2707 on: April 07, 2025, 08:45:41 AM »
That must have been fun, especially going over LikeLike.

I dont recall "LikeLike" [wasnt she a princess?!!]  but the highlights were snorkeling Hanauma Bay, sleeping on Sunset Beach and cliff diving at Waimea Falls!
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Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2708 on: April 11, 2025, 04:03:31 AM »
I rented a CB400 in Osaka, Japan for a couple of days in March and had a great ride over the mountains and along the coast




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1. CB750K4: Long distance bike, 17 countries and counting...2001 - Trans-USA-Mexico, 2003 - European Tour, 2004 - SOHC Easy Rider Trip , 2008 - Adirondack Tour 2-up , 2013 - Tail of the Dragon Tour , 2017: 836 kit install and bottom end rebuild. And rebirth: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,173213.msg2029836.html#msg2029836
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2709 on: April 11, 2025, 06:27:59 AM »
Looks like some fun roads Andy!
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1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
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1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2710 on: April 11, 2025, 06:53:48 AM »
I rented a CB400 in Osaka, Japan for a couple of days in March and had a great ride over the mountains and along the coast

That must have been awesome, Andy!  Jealous....
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2711 on: April 14, 2025, 01:46:58 PM »
Had the 1974 CL200  out today around town
This bike had 1200 original unrestored miles when I bought it last year.
The Owners parents bought it in the summer of 1973 when Dad retired.
It went on the back of a Winnebago and mom and dad toured the country. The bike was only ridden in the summer at campgrounds and for short trips
Dad passed away after 2 seasons. The bike stayed on the back of the Winnebago in a heated shop under a cloth cover for the next 50 years.Mom would not let the kids touch it as she held too many great memories with Dad.when Mom passed last year the Son put it up for sale and I was the lucky one who called first. It was in Burien Washington where I grew up and about 20 Miles from where I live now. It is a true Gem!
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1976 Z50A PARAKEET YELLOW
1970 CT70  CANDY SAPPHIRE BLUE
1971 CT70H CANDY TOPAZ ORANGE
1972 CT70H CANDY EMERALD GREEN
1973 CL200 CANDY RIVIERA BLUE
1974 CB350F GLORY BLUE BLACK METALLIC
1973 CB350F FLAKE MATADOR RED
1975 CB360T LIGHT RUBY RED
1975 CB400F VARNISH BLUE
1975 CB550 FLAKE SUNRISE ORANGE
1976 CB750F CANDY ANTARES RED

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2712 on: April 14, 2025, 01:57:43 PM »
Great story Ozzy, and a beautiful bike!

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2713 on: April 14, 2025, 02:22:19 PM »
Great story Ozzy, and a beautiful bike!

Thank you!

Moral of the story: Retire now and Ride em! Or somebody else will.
1976 Z50A PARAKEET YELLOW
1970 CT70  CANDY SAPPHIRE BLUE
1971 CT70H CANDY TOPAZ ORANGE
1972 CT70H CANDY EMERALD GREEN
1973 CL200 CANDY RIVIERA BLUE
1974 CB350F GLORY BLUE BLACK METALLIC
1973 CB350F FLAKE MATADOR RED
1975 CB360T LIGHT RUBY RED
1975 CB400F VARNISH BLUE
1975 CB550 FLAKE SUNRISE ORANGE
1976 CB750F CANDY ANTARES RED

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2714 on: April 14, 2025, 02:34:47 PM »
If I was the son I couldn't possibly sell a legacy bike. I have two legacy bikes that have belonged to both of my uncles, a 77' KZ 1000 and a 84' VF 700S Sabre. They are both going to my son. 8)
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2715 on: April 14, 2025, 02:45:43 PM »
Great find! Those pipes are rare.

 I had one of those a few years ago. One of seven bikes I bought from the widow of a very interesting guy I wish I’d met. A bunch of his friends were trying to steal his projects from his wife. When I suggested what they might be really worth, she insisted I take them all so she could tell them all to fark off. Wish I’d kept it for my grandson. Lovely bike. The only strange thing was the LHS cover could not come off without removing the exhaust!
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2716 on: April 14, 2025, 03:02:01 PM »
Yes,you did find a Nice one Ozzy  8)
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2717 on: April 16, 2025, 08:00:14 AM »
And dual leading front brake setup! Very cool
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2718 on: April 16, 2025, 08:48:44 AM »
Great find! Those pipes are rare.

 I had one of those a few years ago. One of seven bikes I bought from the widow of a very interesting guy I wish I’d met. A bunch of his friends were trying to steal his projects from his wife. When I suggested what they might be really worth, she insisted I take them all so she could tell them all to fark off. Wish I’d kept it for my grandson. Lovely bike. The only strange thing was the LHS cover could not come off without removing the exhaust!

Just like my CL350K3. Which is a tremendous PITA when carb work is required.
Recently I've had the exhaust on and off my bike I think four times now.
Getting pretty good at it.. ::)
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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2719 on: April 21, 2025, 10:25:18 AM »
Took the CD50H (H from Holland) out for a ride on Easter afternoon. It's a single OHC, 4-speed engine with manual clutch and these bikes were very popular in the Netherlands during the 70's and 80's. I bought this moped in 1982 from the first owner, one year before my 16th birthday (In the Netherlands you can ride a moped when you're 16). Used it for commuting to school, and as soon I got 18, I bought a decent motorcycle after getting my licence. Since I didn't need the money for buying a motorcycle and couldn't part from it (I bought a cheap RD350 YPVS), I disassembled the moped in parts and after cleaning and greasing, I stored the boxes in a dry and warm place. Three years ago I assembled the moped again, rebuild the engine and ride it on a regular basis.

I will never regret keeping this moped. The value also increased dramatically, it's worth more than my completely restored CB400F.



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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2720 on: April 27, 2025, 08:52:36 PM »
I went to a VJMC get-together yesterday on my H1A 500, and another "Trev" came on his H2 750.

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2721 on: April 28, 2025, 07:37:30 AM »
I went to a VJMC get-together yesterday on my H1A 500, and another "Trev" came on his H2 750.

Nice!
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« Reply #2722 on: April 29, 2025, 12:20:24 PM »
And you both went on vintage japanese motorcycles which is more than can be said about the other bikes in that line up !

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2723 on: May 05, 2025, 07:16:35 AM »
Ketchup and Mustard

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Re: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road
« Reply #2724 on: May 05, 2025, 07:22:58 AM »
Ketchup and Mustard



Nice pair of Norton Commandos;do you own one of them ?
75' CB400F/'bunch o' parts'
  I love the small ones too !
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