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Offline ThomasSaint

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New from New Hampshire
« on: October 05, 2023, 04:51:32 PM »
Hi everyone,

Newly active member here from beautiful south west New Hampshire.

I purchased my first Honda from a friend. It was a barn find ‘77 CB550 with 6800 original miles.

This began the obsession. I’ve done a lot of non-permanent aesthetic modifications. But I’m considering returning to original.

I also have a 1973 CB350G on which I’ve almost completed a full restoration.

This forum has been essential to me, so it’s time I contributed.

Thanks to everyone for their advice and tips.

Tom
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1973 CB350G

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Re: New from New Hampshire
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2023, 05:04:58 PM »
Welcome from Lake Superior,

Good job of not cutting the frame on the 550.


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Re: New from New Hampshire
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2023, 05:27:00 PM »
Welcome aboard the forum Tom.
I'm in Milford NH. Have you been to the bike night on Wednesday night?
Stu
Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: New from New Hampshire
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2023, 05:58:41 PM »
Welcome aboard the forum Tom.
I'm in Milford NH. Have you been to the bike night on Wednesday night?

I haven't been yet (we have an infant at home).  But Every time I see your CB parked there it reminds me to make the effort.  I'd Love to meet in person and talk.  You must get so bored there looking at all the black Harleys.

1977 CB550K
1973 CB350G

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Re: New from New Hampshire
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2023, 05:59:40 PM »
Welcome from Lake Superior,

Good job of not cutting the frame on the 550.


-MD

Thanks for saying that.  I'm starting to become almost anti-cafe racer.  These things need to be cherished.
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1973 CB350G

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Re: New from New Hampshire
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2023, 07:43:55 PM »
Welcome aboard the forum Tom.
I'm in Milford NH. Have you been to the bike night on Wednesday night?

I haven't been yet (we have an infant at home).  But Every time I see your CB parked there it reminds me to make the effort.  I'd Love to meet in person and talk.  You must get so bored there looking at all the black Harleys.
We have a few 750s and even a 78 CB550, a 72 CB500, a couple of CB350Fs and a CB400F amongst a slew of other old collectables that come from time to time. Look up Northest Moto Society on FB for pictures. There's some colorful bikes and characters that show up.
Congrats on the new born you have. I'll PM my phone number.
Stu
Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: New from New Hampshire
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2023, 08:31:46 PM »
Good  8) to see those pics of the rally Stu.  8)
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Re: New from New Hampshire
« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2023, 08:50:08 PM »
Good  8) to see those pics of the rally Stu.  8)
Thanks. It's the weekly bike nights
Stu
Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: New from New Hampshire
« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2023, 11:03:23 PM »
Weekly  ;)   You NH riders are serious bikers.
75' CB400F/'bunch o' parts' & 81' CB125S modded to a 'CB200S'
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Re: New from New Hampshire
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2023, 02:04:35 PM »
welcome aboard

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Re: New from New Hampshire
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2023, 06:35:23 PM »
Welcome from N.W. Alabama
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Re: New from New Hampshire
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2023, 07:41:03 PM »
Welcome to the fun! Stu's a great help, you're lucky to be close to him. :)
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