« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Resurrected a Bonnie  (Read 1929 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline Sweep

  • Just remember there are no stupid questions, just some idiot asking them.
  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 540
Resurrected a Bonnie
« on: February 10, 2008, 01:31:13 PM »
My general contractor and friend has a beautiful, restored '67 Bonneville that he bought like 12 years ago and never had the guts to ride.  I had to update the electrics and of course rebuild and tune the carbs, change oil etc to get her started again but wow what a sweet ride.  Smoother than my Commando and feels like a new bike.  I have to admit that the stock nerd bars are sooo comfy too.

Anyway I charged him for the 3 days of work it took by about half and a lot less than he charged me to finish my basement!  He's selling the bike and I want it and the wife says no :(
Logged
'76 cb750K Wiseco 836|ape crank/head|Carillos|CR29s|Dyna 2k|Kerker
'74 Norton Commando Fastback w/belt and bells

fuzzybutt

  • Guest
Re: Resurrected a Bonnie
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2008, 04:04:55 PM »
well, send me the commando and then get the bonneville ;D
Logged

Offline bill440cars

  • Feeling More & More,
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 12,358
  • Tryin' To Slow Down "Time"!
Re: Resurrected a Bonnie
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2008, 06:45:35 PM »
Quote from: fuzzybutt on February 10, 2008, 04:04:55 PM
well, send me the commando and then get the bonneville ;D

           Gotta say, fuzzy's always working the angles! ;D ;)

                                  Later on, Bill :) ;)
Logged
Member # 1969
PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR: Bre, Jeff & Virginia, Bear, Trevor & Brianna ( Close Friend's Daughter)
"Because HE lives, I can Face Tomorrow"                  
 You CAN Teach An Old Dog New Tricks, Just Takes A Little Bit Longer & A Lot More Patience!! 
             
Main Rides: '02 Durango, '71 Swinger & Dad's '93
                  Dakota LE 4x4 '66 CB77 & '72 SL350K2
Watch What You Step Into, It Could  End Up A Mess!

fuzzybutt

  • Guest
Re: Resurrected a Bonnie
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2008, 06:52:33 PM »
i regret every day selling the commando 850 i have 15 years ago back in florida
Logged

Offline Magpie

  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 3,300
Re: Resurrected a Bonnie
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2008, 09:09:31 AM »
Take the wife for dinner, buy her flowers and wine, then pop the question again. One of my favorite bikes! I had a '68 that I bought new and traded for a '69 CB750. The Bonnie is a great bike.
Good luck!
Cliff.
Logged

Offline bill440cars

  • Feeling More & More,
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 12,358
  • Tryin' To Slow Down "Time"!
Re: Resurrected a Bonnie
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2008, 09:31:10 AM »
Quote from: fuzzybutt on February 10, 2008, 06:52:33 PM
i regret every day selling the commando 850 i have 15 years ago back in florida

          Ah yes, I imagine there are a number of us who regret selling, at least one bike fuzzy. :-\ You know what they say about "Hindsight" and "Foresight". I have that problem myself (with motorcycles & cars).

          Maybe, if you'll assure him that you'd take extra special care of the Commando! ;) :D
                                       Later on, Bill :) ;)
Logged
Member # 1969
PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR: Bre, Jeff & Virginia, Bear, Trevor & Brianna ( Close Friend's Daughter)
"Because HE lives, I can Face Tomorrow"                  
 You CAN Teach An Old Dog New Tricks, Just Takes A Little Bit Longer & A Lot More Patience!! 
             
Main Rides: '02 Durango, '71 Swinger & Dad's '93
                  Dakota LE 4x4 '66 CB77 & '72 SL350K2
Watch What You Step Into, It Could  End Up A Mess!

Offline gerhed

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,801
Re: Resurrected a Bonnie
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2008, 01:59:08 PM »
Sweep,

I have the '67 TR6 version of basically the same machine.
A great ride !
The bike is so narrow and light, unlike other machines that we love.

gerhed
Logged
Rides: 75 CB750F, 48 Indian Chief, 67 Triumph TR6, 63Honda CA95
          83 XL600R in CB360 Frame
          3-wheel electric tilting cycle

Offline GoatBaSS

  • Could someone find an
  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 760
  • To weird to live, to rare to die.
Re: Resurrected a Bonnie
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2008, 02:35:33 PM »
And Midrange power for days!!!!

I miss mine, but I dont miss the gremlins....
Logged
Leethal # 3046?
1972 CB750K/900CC Red Headed Dunstall, 1975CB750FSS Gone BNF: 1974CB500T, 1976CB750K X 2

Offline Sam Green Racing

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 16,068
  • I REALLY? hate black rims.
Re: Resurrected a Bonnie
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2008, 04:29:45 PM »
get rid of the wife ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam.  ::)
Logged
C95 sprint bike.
CB95 hybrid race bike
CB95 race bike
CB92
RS 175. sprint/land speed bike
JMR Racing CB750A street ET drag bike

Offline bill440cars

  • Feeling More & More,
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 12,358
  • Tryin' To Slow Down "Time"!
Re: Resurrected a Bonnie
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2008, 06:12:12 PM »
Quote from: SamCR750 on February 11, 2008, 04:29:45 PM
get rid of the wife ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam.  ::)


        In some cases, that may be easier said than done Sam. ::) ::) ;D ;D  ;) ;) Might be easier, in the long run, to try to work around her. :-\   

        OOOOHHHHHH, did I say THAT? ??? ;D ;D

                                    Later on, Bill :) ;)
Logged
Member # 1969
PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR: Bre, Jeff & Virginia, Bear, Trevor & Brianna ( Close Friend's Daughter)
"Because HE lives, I can Face Tomorrow"                  
 You CAN Teach An Old Dog New Tricks, Just Takes A Little Bit Longer & A Lot More Patience!! 
             
Main Rides: '02 Durango, '71 Swinger & Dad's '93
                  Dakota LE 4x4 '66 CB77 & '72 SL350K2
Watch What You Step Into, It Could  End Up A Mess!

Offline Terry in Australia

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 33,321
  • So, what do ya wanna talk about today?
Re: Resurrected a Bonnie
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2008, 06:37:55 PM »
Quote from: SamCR750 on February 11, 2008, 04:29:45 PM
get rid of the wife ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam.  ::)

+1. Or do what I do and just don't tell her. If she asks what it's doing there, just say it's a job you're doing for a pal, and there's no rush as he doesn't ride much any more.............  ;D
Logged
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

troppo

  • Guest
Re: Resurrected a Bonnie
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2008, 06:49:32 PM »
tell her its an investment for your future and that bikes like this are appreciating in value fairly fast these days, in ten yeads it will be worth two or three times what you pay for it, can she get better results from a bank? lol  ;):D
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »