Author Topic: I cannot believe it!! (Read 2261 times)

HavocTurbo · « **on:** June 15, 2009, 10:57:15 PM »

I was riding home from work this afternoon and stumbled upon a bike with a sign next to it.

Seeing all kinds of bikes for sale in recent month I though nothing of it until I managed to get a glimpse of the sign as I flew by.

FREE.

I left a skid mark as long as the day is long. I was breathing heavy and my hands were shaking.

This is what I found. Sorry for the crappy phone pics.

After talking with the owner I raced home as fast as that XS could take me and hopped in my truck and brought it to the shop.
No title but IL makes it a slow but easy process to get one.

First the XS850 and now this...
Starting to think I should get hit more often.

Just kidding. It hurt like hell.

750goes · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2009, 11:11:43 PM »

WOW,

I shouldn't say this - but if that's your luck - don't look at it go for it..and you have..

very nice find and especially for free..............right place...........right time............

hope it runs real easy for you

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2009, 11:13:34 PM »

it's a total mess. You can smell the turpentine in the tank from a mile away. I removed the petcock and it was a solid mass of rust and goo.

But the tank seems in pretty decent shape inside.

bucky katt · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:02:12 AM »

you lucky bastid

wrecking the turbo was bad getting hurt like you did was even worse BUT look at this. you got that xs850 and NOW the best looking vintage honda. i LOVE to look of the old twins. it were mine i'd do a black bomber-like street racer. if it were mine. ever since i went to Ilbikes house andsaw his black bomber restore i've had black bombers on the brain.

Bodain · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2009, 06:16:02 AM »

Sometimes, just occasionally in life, things just line up and it all comes together. That is my idea of a very good day, you lucky #$%*.

Inkscars · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2009, 06:20:32 AM »

I stand by my statement that You're a jerk

Frankencake · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2009, 06:23:36 AM »

<<<< Loving the Knobbies!!

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #7 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:11:27 AM »

Yes I may be a jerk and a lucky #$%* but I'd give it all back for my turbo. In any case I'll make the best of my recent luck!!

Did a quick once over of the bike this morning and it looks 100% with no missing parts that I can find. Except a battery.

Pulled the tank and side covers and it still has decent air filters but the fuel system is going to be my biggest hurdle. It even turns over when hooked up to a battery so the electric system isn't totally fried.

Should be a fun resto. Fuzzy you wanna send me pictures? I def have an affinity for black.

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:26:45 AM »

Hey, if its pre '74 you can get a title from international title service in about 10 days time...just take the paperwork to our DMV and your set.

heffay · « **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:57:52 AM »

Quote from: HavocTurbo on June 15, 2009, 10:57:15 PM

FREE.

I left a skid mark as long as the day is long.

I'd have crapped my pants too!

tbpmusic · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2009, 02:27:44 PM »

You SWINE !!!!!!!

My favorite bike of all time...........

DarkRider · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:54:17 PM »

Great find!...Now if your luck keeps up like this you may find another Turbo yet...

bill440cars · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:00:20 PM »

Now Havoc, you (of all people) shouldn't have to deal with the likes of that!

Don't be concerned, I'll take that old crap off of your hands, so that you can move on with your life.

Well, seriously, Congratulations Havoc, that IS one NICE find that you have there. Gotta keep us posted now.

BTW, I'd keep checking the area, no telling what else you might find.

Take care, Bill

seaweb11 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:30:15 PM »

I thought my barber chair was a good road score............but you definitely win!!

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2009, 11:02:01 PM »

Already on the way boys...

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=53322.0

Frankencake · « **Reply #15 on:** June 25, 2009, 08:29:46 PM »

Quote from: heffay on June 16, 2009, 10:57:52 AM

Quote from: HavocTurbo on June 15, 2009, 10:57:15 PM
FREE.

I left a skid mark as long as the day is long.

I'd have crapped my pants too!

What's with this Heffay is a guest crap. Did we lose another one? Did some one piss him off? Was his jealousy of Havocs score too much to bear? What could It be?

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #16 on:** June 25, 2009, 09:08:55 PM »

Ah yes.... My awesomeness makes another one run for his life!!

seaweb11 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 28, 2009, 08:50:21 PM »

Yup, another 9 month "Master"

snowfighter2 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 28, 2009, 09:13:48 PM »

Good Find! Who cares that the gas is bad and it is a total mess? Free is free! Any money you put into it is worth it. Plus, judging from the pics, it is a complete bike. Man, I do wish I had your luck, all I ever find on the way home is speeding tickets or flat tires

Keep us posted dude!

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #19 on:** June 28, 2009, 09:46:05 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on June 28, 2009, 08:50:21 PM

Yup, another 9 month "Master"

Not sure what that means (im slow and its late) but Heff and I were pals and I miss him dearly.

Sporkfly · « **Reply #20 on:** June 29, 2009, 02:43:16 PM »

Want to make a profit?

NICE find, I'm impressed. Right place and right time is really all there is to that one. Now that my CB is running reliably I'm about ready to jump into another project.

My friend's dad actually picked up a '69 450 at an auction, sweet little bike. I wouldn't mind having one myself, but as of right now I'm trying to decide which bike to get on the road next...

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #21 on:** June 29, 2009, 03:25:32 PM »

I'd be more than willing to sell it to a forum member as soon as I get papers for it.

I don't want to sell anyone a paperless bike.

I also cannot let it go without being in full running condition. $:-\$ I'm a psycho I know.

I am quite happy keeping it but since it will go to the back of the project line it will sit for probably a long time.

If someone else can make use of it I'm game.

kuyarico · « **Reply #22 on:** June 29, 2009, 03:30:26 PM »

Nice find! I'm jealous!

noahspop · « **Reply #23 on:** June 29, 2009, 03:47:27 PM »

nice find,
did you play the lotto too?

sometimes all is right with the world.

i like where they stashed the tool kit.

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Author Topic: I cannot believe it!! (Read 2261 times)