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Re: Stev-o's "Fiddy-dolla Special"!!
« Reply #50 on: January 11, 2018, 07:22:46 AM »
TOTP sukka fiddy. Dang Steve O. Adding to the flock. Batcave must be packed.

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Re: Stev-o's "Fiddy-dolla Special"!!
« Reply #51 on: January 11, 2018, 02:58:06 PM »
TOTP sukka fiddy. Dang Steve O. Adding to the flock. Batcave must be packed.

Hey Frankie!  Batcave and garage are packed to the gills!  And I've brought a couple bikes to my buddies ranch to store out of the way.


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Re: Stev-o's "Fiddy-dolla Special"!!
« Reply #52 on: January 11, 2018, 03:02:08 PM »
Went to the Batcave today looking for a 16" Harley wheel for orbs.  I remembered I had one, I thought about throwing it away last year!

Found it and quite a few good parts fo da fiddy dolla special!





Super nice seat, fender, bucket, airbox, horn and grab rail. 

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« Reply #53 on: January 13, 2018, 04:38:42 PM »
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« Reply #54 on: January 14, 2018, 05:43:52 AM »
Any chance you want to part with that seat - its a K2 seat and exactly what I have been looking for.
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Re: Stev-o's "Fiddy-dolla Special"!!
« Reply #55 on: January 14, 2018, 12:18:43 PM »
Any chance you want to part with that seat - its a K2 seat and exactly what I have been looking for.
Thanks,
Andy


Hey Andy....ya know, I looked at the vinyl pattern and thought it was incorrect for a K5.

I don't want to sell it but may be willing to trade if you can come up with another seat in similar condition. 
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« Reply #56 on: January 14, 2018, 02:43:36 PM »
I have another seat but it dosent have a seat strap and it has been recovered so maybe not your ideal. Here is a photo....

thanks, Andy
Current bikes
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
2. CB750/810cc K2  - road racer with JMR worked head 71 hp
3. Yamaha Tenere T700 2022

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Re: Stev-o's "Fiddy-dolla Special"!!
« Reply #57 on: January 14, 2018, 02:52:56 PM »
I have another seat but it dosent have a seat strap and it has been recovered so maybe not your ideal. Here is a photo....

Def not ideal, prefer original, apples to apples trade....
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« Reply #58 on: January 14, 2018, 03:03:33 PM »
no worries, understood. Well if you change your mind and want to sell I am very interested!

cheers
Andy
Current bikes
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
2. CB750/810cc K2  - road racer with JMR worked head 71 hp
3. Yamaha Tenere T700 2022

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Re: Stev-o's "Fiddy-dolla Special"!!
« Reply #59 on: January 14, 2018, 03:20:16 PM »
no worries, understood. Well if you change your mind and want to sell I am very interested!

I would trade for one of these repops, but they are out of stock at the moment....



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« Reply #60 on: January 14, 2018, 03:26:34 PM »
Sure I can do that! Let me know when in stock and its yours! (I have also requested email notification). Better send me your address by PM :).

Your seat has no rips right?

thank you!
Current bikes
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
2. CB750/810cc K2  - road racer with JMR worked head 71 hp
3. Yamaha Tenere T700 2022

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Re: Stev-o's "Fiddy-dolla Special"!!
« Reply #61 on: January 20, 2018, 06:41:16 AM »
Steve, I have a new OEM headlight for your headlight bucket. Don’t have original box but was ordered for my K7.

Might be the same? No part number, it was on the box.  ::)

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Re: Stev-o's "Fiddy-dolla Special"!!
« Reply #62 on: January 20, 2018, 06:44:05 AM »
Steve, I have a new OEM headlight for your headlight bucket. Don’t have original box but was ordered for my K7.

Might be the same? No part number, it was on the box.  ::)


Hey John.....I could use it!   How much shipped to TX?   Thx. 
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« Reply #63 on: January 20, 2018, 06:48:50 AM »
I believe the part number is https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/p/honda/33120-431-505/sealed-beam-unit-12v50-40w-stanley.

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I’ll send it to you and see if it fits. We can go from there. I have your addy somewhere but save time and pm me.

Also have F style handlebars and some higher bars.

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« Reply #64 on: January 20, 2018, 08:02:52 AM »
I believe the part number is https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/p/honda/33120-431-505/sealed-beam-unit-12v50-40w-stanley.

NLA

I’ll send it to you and see if it fits. We can go from there. I have your addy somewhere but save time and pm me.

Also have F style handlebars and some higher bars.


Thanks John, email sent.   I have a couple sets of handle bars, but thanks. 
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« Reply #65 on: January 20, 2018, 08:31:05 AM »
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« Reply #66 on: January 29, 2018, 03:56:43 PM »
Not a whole lot to report, spent a few hours organizing/rearranging the garage this weekend so the wife's 370Z would fit in the garage. It's been outside since I got the Vette last month. She was not happy the day we got freezing rain and her power windows and locks wouldnt work!

It's a tight fit, but two cars and 8 bikes are jammed in there!
She say two bikes have to go, she so funny, I just laugh!!





So back to da fiddy dolla special:  pulled the spare motor out of the Batcave...





Brought it to my buddies shop and got it partially disassembled and it aint looking good...








Not only is it rusted, but it is stuck. But basicly got it for free, so I got my money's worth!


On a positive note, the cam and rockers look good...









Overall, the head looks ok, guides are within spec but the valves/seats may need a little more than lapping. The head will be going to the machinist this week for blasting and a second opinion.






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« Reply #67 on: January 29, 2018, 04:35:08 PM »
That Vette is outstanding!!

Happy wife, happy keep your life!
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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Re: Stev-o's "Fiddy-dolla Special"!!
« Reply #68 on: January 29, 2018, 04:39:48 PM »
Every time I'm out in the garage working or I bring home a new bike, I think "I wish this damn car wasn't in the way." I've been thinking about getting a lift to store it on. That way, I could get like 8 more bikes

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« Reply #69 on: January 29, 2018, 05:16:21 PM »
Every time I'm out in the garage working or I bring home a new bike, I think "I wish this damn car wasn't in the way." I've been thinking about getting a lift to store it on. That way, I could get like 8 more bikes

If the current garage could accommodate a lift, I would be tempted to do the same.
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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« Reply #70 on: January 29, 2018, 05:16:44 PM »
Exactly.  Vintage cars are just not that fun, compared to bikes.  Bikes are more fun to ride, generally faster, take up less room and a hell of a lot cheaper.
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Re: Stev-o's "Fiddy-dolla Special"!!
« Reply #71 on: January 29, 2018, 05:52:03 PM »
That Vette is outstanding!!

Happy wife, happy keep your life!

Thanks Don. 

The wife would be very happy if the bikes were gone, that is not gonna happen, so that will never be my motto!


Vintage cars are just not that fun, compared to bikes. 

Not really fair to compare, they are so much different. 

I went to a Cars and Coffee meet yesterday, saw some really cool cars.

On the way home, took one of my fav twisty roads, Lime Creek Road.  As I was driving, a Viper turned only the road going same way as me. For the next few miles, I did my best not to hold him up, and I did pretty good, he never did get right up on my tail. It wasnt a race, but just two cars enjoying a spirited ride on a great road!

I eventually pulled over, let him by, my old car is no match for that modern car's suspension and 450hp motor, but it was run running with him!

Not my video but will give you an idea of the road...


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Re: Stev-o's "Fiddy-dolla Special"!!
« Reply #72 on: January 29, 2018, 06:39:25 PM »
That's an awesome story. I daily drive a '79 Scout and while it may not be as fun as a bike, i love it most days. It definitely would not be keeping up with either your Vette or a Viper, unless we get off the beaten path. As uncomfortable as it is on long drives, I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Apologies for the segue, carry on. Btw the exhaust will be done within two weeks. Any advice for mounting?

Looking forward to more posts and stories!

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« Reply #73 on: January 29, 2018, 07:24:10 PM »
I daily drive a '79 Scout and while it may not be as fun as a bike, i love it most days. It definitely would not be keeping up with either your Vette or a Viper, unless we get off the beaten path

I'm gonna try like hell to keep the Vette off the beaten path!
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« Reply #74 on: January 29, 2018, 09:29:27 PM »
That Vette is outstanding!!

Happy wife, happy keep your life!

Thanks Don. 

The wife would be very happy if the bikes were gone, that is not gonna happen, so that will never be my motto!

I'm not even married and I still keep the the full nature of my bike hoard under wraps.
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold