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Offline mvttryvn

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First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« on: February 12, 2014, 10:05:51 AM »
Names Matt, never been on a forum before and never owned an old bike before. I picked up A 78 CB550K last year and have been playing around with it in my spare time since. Started out as what I thought would be a quick refresher, new seat, some rubber and fresh gas, but I am never content to leave well enough alone so a year later it is finally almost where I want it.

I have always been more drawn to old, dirty machines with some character as opposed to a polished piece, so I am going for a minimalistic, ratty brat look. Hopefully this spring it'll see some time on the pavement.

-Matt
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2014, 05:09:33 PM »
Welcome to the sohc4 forum Matt. I think you'll like it here ;)
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2014, 05:59:42 PM »
Welcome aboard. This is a nice place to be, lots of good help on here. My first CB was a '78 550K. Nice project.
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2014, 07:23:03 PM »
Shout from the wet coast.
Welcome abourd Matt.
Nice to see you chose the right CB to own.  ;D
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2014, 05:36:13 AM »
Welcome Matt!

Where in Toronto are you?  I live north-east of the city near Uxbridge and know several others from around.  We are just waiting for the big thaw to complete. ;D
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2014, 05:49:19 AM »
Welcome Matt, from Tottenham just north of TO. 

Big thaw my ass. I gave up on that and just fled to Galveston, TX while I wait for that to happen!   8)
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2014, 05:54:41 AM »
Quote from: Cqyqte on February 13, 2014, 05:49:19 AM
Welcome Matt, from Tottenham just north of TO. 

Big thaw my ass. I gave up on that and just fled to Galveston, TX while I wait for that to happen!   8)

Ya.  Go ahead and rub it in. ;) ;D  You are just missing some of the fun on snowshoes, skiis, snowmobiles, and dog sled.
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2014, 06:40:07 AM »
Thanks everyone. Lots of really good info and knowledgable people here, we've been slow at work so I have had quite a bit of time to browse haha.

Quote from: HondanutRider on February 13, 2014, 05:36:13 AM
Welcome Matt!

Where in Toronto are you?  I live north-east of the city near Uxbridge and know several others from around.  We are just waiting for the big thaw to complete. ;D

I am in the Beaches, just east of the downtown core. The way it's seeming as of late we aren't getting a thaw anytime soon haha.

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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2014, 06:50:46 AM »
Welcome.  You're at the Beach?!
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2014, 06:55:31 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on February 13, 2014, 06:50:46 AM
Welcome.  You're at the Beach?!

Thanks!

And that I am. Right up the road from Kew Beach.
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2014, 07:38:52 AM »
Welcome!
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2014, 08:12:47 AM »
So is that "The Beaches" or "The Beach"? ??? ;)
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2014, 03:56:17 PM »
Quote from: HondanutRider on February 13, 2014, 08:12:47 AM
So is that "The Beaches" or "The Beach"? ??? ;)


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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2014, 04:39:49 PM »
Quote from: HondanutRider on February 13, 2014, 08:12:47 AM
So is that "The Beaches" or "The Beach"? ??? ;)

Oh so you're going to start THAT argument are you Bob? He said he lives north of Kew beach, so "Beach" is correct, BUT there are multiple named beaches along that stretch of shoreline, so.....
forget it, welcome aboard Matt, nice looking shop you got to work in!
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2014, 05:29:53 PM »
Welcome Matt.
I live only 5 miles from Toronto. We call it Tronno. Don't see any snow abot though. Maybe different continent? ::)
https://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
Lots of beaches about here, with real sand and surf.
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2014, 08:03:07 PM »
Quote from: HondanutRider on February 13, 2014, 05:36:13 AM
Welcome Matt!

Where in Toronto are you?  I live north-east of the city near Uxbridge and know several others from around.  We are just waiting for the big thaw to complete. ;D

I live in Keswick, Ont about 30 mins from you just got a cb750 i have some engine issues i was wondering if anyone could help me out i put a video on youtube. CB 750 KNOCK!! HELP!!
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2014, 05:09:50 AM »
Quote from: Cb750k7. on February 19, 2014, 08:03:07 PM
Quote from: HondanutRider on February 13, 2014, 05:36:13 AM
Welcome Matt!

Where in Toronto are you?  I live north-east of the city near Uxbridge and know several others from around.  We are just waiting for the big thaw to complete. ;D

I live in Keswick, Ont about 30 mins from you just got a cb750 i have some engine issues i was wondering if anyone could help me out i put a video on youtube. CB 750 KNOCK!! HELP!!

Not to highjack Matt's thread here Cb750k7, but you should introduce yourself in a new thread topic, and maybe elaborate on your bike, (year, model) and what sort of work or tune-up you've already performed.  There are lots of experienced people here who will likely be able to offer advise.
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Re: First bike, first forum - Shout out from Toronto
« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2014, 05:37:44 PM »
Ok will do thanks!


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