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Offline BizJetGuy

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Newbie from South Carolina
« on: December 13, 2013, 12:45:08 PM »
Greetings. Been lurking for a little while and finally made the commitment.

The vitals: been riding for about 35 years, including the dirt bike days as a kid. The current stable consists of a '99 Ducati Monster 750 as a daily driver/commuter/quick-twisty-grabber and a non-running '72 CB350F which should be going under the wrench for restoration soon. I see the Monster as a sort of modern day Cafe bike - very minimalist, mechanically simple (well, as simple as the Italians can make it), lightweight and relatively cheap to operate.

The 350F was originally intended to be converted to a race bike for AHRMA events but, after my dad and I spent a great weekend at the Barber Vintage Festival this year, I've changed tack and now plan to restore it to a period-correct cafe racer for the street.

My dad still rides at 71 years young and has a couple of CB750's. One of which actually runs :)

While I love the new bikes, the vintage stuff has always appealed more to me. As an aircraft technician by trade, I'd rather have something I can work on and fix on my own rather than depending on a dealer or computer diagnostic tool.

Looking forward to "meeting" everyone, checking out some great motorcycles and learning a few things.

Cheers!

Offline Bob Wessner

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Re: Newbie from South Carolina
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2013, 12:59:12 PM »
Welcome. Post some pics when you can.  ;)
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Offline millsrogers

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Re: Newbie from South Carolina
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2013, 08:51:27 AM »
Welcome from the SC!  I am newbie as well, grew up in Simpsonville but I live in Nashville.  I love me some Greenville!

Offline Stev-o

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Re: Newbie from South Carolina
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2013, 09:07:20 AM »
Welcome from Texas. It is a good time to start on that 350F!
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Offline bender01

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Re: Newbie from South Carolina
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2013, 02:13:55 PM »
Welcome from the Lowcountry!
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So, the strategy is to lie to people you are asking for help?

I think I'll be busy going for a ride.

Good luck!
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