Author Topic: How do you find an old article on your bike?? (Read 1077 times)

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **on:** February 04, 2009, 12:09:12 PM »

Hey Everyone,
Would anybody know how to research and find an old article say for a 1969 CL90 for example?? I've done a bunch of searches and came up
pretty much dry? don't know if it's my search engine or what?
Thanks for ANY Help
DougY

nickjtc · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2009, 12:17:13 PM »

If you are looking for 'free' stuff it might be a challenge. I look in eBay for old magazines that have road tests, or you could try:

http://www.mcreports.com/

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2009, 01:58:23 PM »

Nick,
Naw...just any info on where i can find articles..i'll pay for old mags etc. if i need to
just finding info on a bike this old is a challenge!!
Doug

nickjtc · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2009, 03:18:05 PM »

Can't speak for a CL90, but I've had good success finding info and articles for a '68 CB/CL175.

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2009, 03:30:57 PM »

Nick,
On the link you posted on the previous thread?
I'll double check again...i was going thru the tiny print of a list they gave but didn't see anything like mine
Thanks,
Doug

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2009, 04:26:09 PM »

I usually get old magazines for results when I'm searching for parts on ebay. Some of the prices are a little dumb but it at least lets you know what issues covered your bike.

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2009, 06:39:05 AM »

O.k. hoodellyhoo,
Lemme throw a question your way...how would i find out which magazine(s) had articles on my bike? i'm expecting to buy some mags or ads etc. but HOW do i go about researching the info? Sounds weird but do i buy a bunch of old mags and start reading? maybe i'm no good at the research thing?!?!
Thanks for any Help
Doug

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2009, 07:03:22 AM »

Type "CL90" into eBay and see what comes up. Most people selling magazines list the contents so a search that includes "Title and Description" gives more hits.

You could ask www.themagazineman.co.uk - he won't search for you but does have an alphabetic features list.

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2009, 08:06:03 AM »

Thanks Steve
will do
i've done the ebay thing and found there are PLENTY of available parts for it! Yesterday the parts guy at Honda and me argued over the "Battery" that the computer said was a "direct replacement" and it was 1/4" too wide..so he said he's going to check his stock for one with the dimensions i made out of a 1:1 scale template..aside from trucking the bike to the next town over to prove my point! why guys "rely" on what a computer says is gospel defies me?!?!
Thanks again
Doug

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2009, 10:00:59 AM »

I know I found an old magazine with it in yesterday on ebay but today it is nowhere to be found?

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2009, 10:06:09 AM »

hoodellyhoo,
you are kidding right? you found an old mag with a CL90 in it?
what are the odds
Thanks
Doug

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2009, 12:10:24 PM »

Pretty sure it was an old cycle world from 69. I thought I at least added it to my favorites so I could post a link, but no dice. I'm surprised that mc reports doesn't have anything.

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2009, 12:13:09 PM »

Found one!

I typed "honda cl90 magazine" into google and got this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/POPULAR-CYCLING,JAN.1970,-GREEVES-GRIFFON,-HONDA-SL-90_W0QQitemZ250359150448QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090118?IMSfp=TL090118114005r24935

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2009, 06:50:21 AM »

WooHoodellyhoo
yeah..i cut & pasted so i could save & search for one...THANKS soo much!!
Got my battery & chain & could get her running this weekend after my
wifes pleasure party(woohoo

)
Thanks again
Doug

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2009, 08:41:55 AM »

Here's that Cycle World I found the other day

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270303513742&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX&refitem=250359150448&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget&_trksid=p284.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%252BIA%26itu%3DIA%252BUCI%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D42

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2009, 10:05:40 AM »

Thanks hoodellyhoo
those are just the kind of thing i'm looking for-exactly, i cut & pasted all info in word to save & search for later!!!
Doug

heffay · « **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2009, 10:22:36 AM »

pleasure party!

are we all invited??

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2009, 10:44:41 AM »

they are a bunch of horny housewifes
they told me i had to be gone until 10:30 with the kids...& don't come home too early
she's been to a few before and...Bobby R probably knows what happens after one..ha ha
c'mon over!

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #18 on:** February 06, 2009, 11:59:56 AM »

Quote from: Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy on February 06, 2009, 10:05:40 AM

Thanks hoodellyhoo
those are just the kind of thing i'm looking for-exactly, i cut & pasted all info in word to save & search for later!!!
Doug

You're welcome. I've learned so much from this forum that I do my best to contribute back when I can.

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **Reply #19 on:** February 06, 2009, 12:51:02 PM »

Pay it forward Hoo
yeah..this forum has always been very good to me
i'ma learning stuff all the time
Doug

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