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Offline shadetree330

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Old Newbie
« on: February 11, 2015, 08:44:43 PM »
Just a note to introduce myself.

A newbie to the forum.
 
Now retired from riding (wore my "Guardian angel" out)  !!
Had a lot of smiles, miles (110k +) and road rash.

Just wanted to share some of the smiles.  and experiences from the trip.

First bike , 71 cl 350 , then the  new 1973 CB 750.

Got introduced to high tech in 1973 (aviation welder then machinist for 38 years) , the world was growing by leaps and bounds !!

Introduced to "Turbo Pak" at Beech Bend in 75 , then the world started getting fast.
It has been one exciting trip.

I am contemplating passing the "Road Warrior " on to the next generation to bring the beast back to "life"

Ken

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Re: Old Newbie
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2015, 03:13:38 AM »
Welcome Shadetree, and that is a cool old bike.  Looking forward to seeing that bike make the next generation smile. :D
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Offline Johnie

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Re: Old Newbie
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2015, 05:11:25 AM »
Welcome to the forum shade...are you sayin' you still have that sunflake orange collecting dust? I think it is time for a project there. You have come to the right place.
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1970 CB750K0 - Candy Ruby Red
1973 CB750K3 - Candy Bacchus Olive or Sunflake Orange
1970 Chevy Chevelle SS396 - Cortez Silver
1976 GL1000 Sulphur Yellow

Oshkosh, WI  USA

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Re: Old Newbie
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2015, 10:21:43 AM »
The Orange one transformed to the grey one several decades ago then became the "wall hanger" after I regained my common sense !!!
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Re: Old Newbie
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2015, 03:20:53 PM »
That 3rd picture completely changed my perception of "riding" a bike.... ;D :o
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750 K2 1000cc
750 F1 970cc
750 Bitsa 900cc
If You can't fix it with a hammer, You've got an electrical problem.

Offline shadetree330

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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2015, 06:59:56 PM »
She was a gift from my "kids". Still makes me smile.
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