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Offline C2YT

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Greetings from Michigan
« on: March 19, 2020, 12:28:43 PM »
Hello everyone,

Glad to find this forum is still active - I am a member on quite a few others (car related) and they all seem to be slowing down. Thanks for letting me join, looking forward to learning a few things. I recently got into riding, only last year. Since then I have convinced a few buddies to join as well. Anyways, my fleet consists of:

1971 CB500k - Stock
1971 CB500k - "Brat" Style, frame hoop, CBR Front Forks/Rear Wheel, patina tank, etc.
1975 CB550k - "Brat" Style, clip ons, shorty cables, 4into1, small stuff here and there
1974 CB750k - Stock
1978 KZ1000 - Project
1970 Cutlass S - 30k OG miles, Sherwood Green on green vinyl, with black vinyl top.
1991 Camaro - Turbo 4.8l LSX, TH350
2011 BMW 335i - Pure Stage 2 turbo, FBO, etc.

I live in Taylor, Michigan, but I do travel for work. Always down to meet up for a beer and talk cars/bikes! I need to get some updated photos but I think you all get the gist.
« Last Edit: March 20, 2020, 05:16:27 AM by C2YT »
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1971 CB500 - Sunrise Orange, CBR Front End, Project
1975 CB550 - Sunrise Orange, Clip-Ons, 4into1, Brat
1974 CB750 - Sunrise Orange, 4into2, 16" Rear, Cruiser

Offline MD

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Re: Greetings from Michigan
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2020, 03:25:35 PM »
Welcome from NE MN,

-MD
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Offline dave the welder

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Re: Greetings from Michigan
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2020, 04:00:42 PM »
welcome from mt Clemens mi
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Offline Kevin D

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Re: Greetings from Michigan
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2020, 05:07:27 PM »
Hi C2YT. 

That Cutlass looks terrific.
Excellent photo too.
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: Greetings from Michigan
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2020, 05:34:23 PM »
Welcome from Texas.  Looks like you have a nice collection going. 

I like Kawasaki and Chevy's too!
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Re: Greetings from Michigan
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2020, 04:14:30 AM »
welcome aboard.
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Offline C2YT

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Re: Greetings from Michigan
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2020, 05:19:13 AM »
Thanks everyone!

Just added a photo of the 71' CB500 I am doing a light touch up on. Mainly some wear items, rubbers, etc. It seems to be a well sorted bike without much issues. Hopefully will have it running this weekend!

Also picked up a new seat for the CB750 from another forum member last night. Had it on within a few minutes - so much better than the fugly aftermarket seat that was on it!

Next projects include cleaning up the KZ to sell, and probably selling the 500. I have a few small things to do to the 550 as well as the 750. Main goal is to just enjoy the bikes!
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1971 CB500 - Sunrise Orange, CBR Front End, Project
1975 CB550 - Sunrise Orange, Clip-Ons, 4into1, Brat
1974 CB750 - Sunrise Orange, 4into2, 16" Rear, Cruiser

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Re: Greetings from Michigan
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2020, 05:32:05 AM »
Well, the KZ went away with it's new owner last night. Back to all the SOHC's!

Hopefully will have some garage time this week. Michigan just went into a stay-at-home order, but my job is considered "essential" and so is the business I work for. I'm pretty sure my house inspection on Friday is cancelled, but of course the city hasn't called yet.

Anyways, goal for this weekend are:

- New plugs
- Rebuild front brake
- Verify timing / new points
- Pull carbs to clean, if needed (assuming so)
- Get started!
- Polish Paint, side covers
- Detail bike

Should stay pretty busy. Picked up a new seat for my CB750 as well from Chris, another new forum member. Turns out I actually purchased my CB550 from him! Got me into these bikes.
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1971 CB500 - Sunrise Orange, CBR Front End, Project
1975 CB550 - Sunrise Orange, Clip-Ons, 4into1, Brat
1974 CB750 - Sunrise Orange, 4into2, 16" Rear, Cruiser

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Re: Greetings from Michigan
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2020, 06:23:02 AM »
Update on the CB500!

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1974 CB750 - Sunrise Orange, 4into2, 16" Rear, Cruiser
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