Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3162858 times)

ekpent · « **Reply #20300 on:** August 02, 2015, 03:28:12 pm »

Pulled this 74 CB750 outa storage awhile ago to sell so thought I would take it home for awhile and get some miles and loosen it up. Owned for around 4 years and only had done about 35 miles after a going through it mechanically(3.000 mile tune-up) and finally changed the widow-maker front tire.Well after 300+ miles I am loving the old ratty girl. 32,000 + miles showing if original, it it does not leak a drop of anything and runs great

CRAP-I thought I was going to get rid of one and make my wife happy. Now if the guys calls back I left a message on about a Planet Blue 75 I might really be in trouble

Tews19 · « **Reply #20301 on:** August 02, 2015, 03:33:49 pm »

Looks good Eric! Now when you decide to sell me a K0 make sure you post after you and I worked out the deal.

ekpent · « **Reply #20302 on:** August 02, 2015, 03:39:22 pm »

Quote from: Tews19 on August 02, 2015, 03:33:49 pm

Looks good Eric! Now when you decide to sell me a K0 make sure you post after you and I worked out the deal.

Heck Nick, I thought you were shootin' for a K1. You got K0 fever now, better get out the big checkbook

Tews19 · « **Reply #20303 on:** August 02, 2015, 03:49:55 pm »

Damn! I have no big check book.

calj737 · « **Reply #20304 on:** August 02, 2015, 04:06:39 pm »

I think Tews wants a K for $0, not necessarily a K0

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #20305 on:** August 02, 2015, 04:59:45 pm »

Quote from: calj737 on August 02, 2015, 04:06:39 pm

I think Tews wants a K for $0, not necessarily a K0

I want K0 for 0K$ too...

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #20306 on:** August 02, 2015, 06:48:57 pm »

Quote from: ekpent on August 02, 2015, 03:28:12 pm

Pulled this 74 CB750 outa storage awhile ago to sell so thought I would take it home for awhile and get some miles and loosen it up. Owned for around 4 years and only had done about 35 miles after a going through it mechanically(3.000 mile tune-up) and finally changed the widow-maker front tire.Well after 300+ miles I am loving the old ratty girl. 32,000 + miles showing if original, it it does not leak a drop of anything and runs great CRAP-I thought I was going to get rid of one and make my wife happy. Now if the guys calls back I left a message on about a Planet Blue 75 I might really be in trouble

There are MANY ways to make a wife happy without getting rid of a bike! None of which should involve money OR bikes

ekpent · « **Reply #20307 on:** August 02, 2015, 07:10:40 pm »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on August 02, 2015, 06:48:57 pm

Quote from: ekpent on August 02, 2015, 03:28:12 pm
Pulled this 74 CB750 outa storage awhile ago to sell so thought I would take it home for awhile and get some miles and loosen it up. Owned for around 4 years and only had done about 35 miles after a going through it mechanically(3.000 mile tune-up) and finally changed the widow-maker front tire.Well after 300+ miles I am loving the old ratty girl. 32,000 + miles showing if original, it it does not leak a drop of anything and runs great CRAP-I thought I was going to get rid of one and make my wife happy. Now if the guys calls back I left a message on about a Planet Blue 75 I might really be in trouble

There are MANY ways to make a wife happy without getting rid of a bike! None of which should involve money OR bikes

OK Jerry- I will look for the blue pill

Tews19 · « **Reply #20308 on:** August 02, 2015, 08:01:29 pm »

This was yesterday. Did around 60 miles.

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Tews19 · « **Reply #20309 on:** August 02, 2015, 08:03:16 pm »

Quote from: ekpent on August 02, 2015, 07:10:40 pm

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on August 02, 2015, 06:48:57 pm
Quote from: ekpent on August 02, 2015, 03:28:12 pm
Pulled this 74 CB750 outa storage awhile ago to sell so thought I would take it home for awhile and get some miles and loosen it up. Owned for around 4 years and only had done about 35 miles after a going through it mechanically(3.000 mile tune-up) and finally changed the widow-maker front tire.Well after 300+ miles I am loving the old ratty girl. 32,000 + miles showing if original, it it does not leak a drop of anything and runs great CRAP-I thought I was going to get rid of one and make my wife happy. Now if the guys calls back I left a message on about a Planet Blue 75 I might really be in trouble

There are MANY ways to make a wife happy without getting rid of a bike! None of which should involve money OR bikes
OK Jerry- I will look for the blue pill

I swear, Eric I must meet you in person one day. Ever since I joined the site your post always bring a good laugh.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #20310 on:** August 02, 2015, 08:09:25 pm »

Quote from: Tews19 on August 02, 2015, 08:03:16 pm

Quote from: ekpent on August 02, 2015, 07:10:40 pm
Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on August 02, 2015, 06:48:57 pm
Quote from: ekpent on August 02, 2015, 03:28:12 pm
Pulled this 74 CB750 outa storage awhile ago to sell so thought I would take it home for awhile and get some miles and loosen it up. Owned for around 4 years and only had done about 35 miles after a going through it mechanically(3.000 mile tune-up) and finally changed the widow-maker front tire.Well after 300+ miles I am loving the old ratty girl. 32,000 + miles showing if original, it it does not leak a drop of anything and runs great CRAP-I thought I was going to get rid of one and make my wife happy. Now if the guys calls back I left a message on about a Planet Blue 75 I might really be in trouble

There are MANY ways to make a wife happy without getting rid of a bike! None of which should involve money OR bikes
OK Jerry- I will look for the blue pill

I swear, Eric I must meet you in person one day. Ever since I joined the site your post always bring a good laugh.

get that 550 on the ferry and then me and Ekpent are just a 2 hour ride away

Raymonty · « **Reply #20311 on:** August 02, 2015, 09:22:09 pm »

I rode mine to work, and it made me happy. Then, I rode it home from work, and again, happiness occurred.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #20312 on:** August 03, 2015, 03:45:55 am »

Quote from: ekpent on August 02, 2015, 03:39:22 pm

Heck Nick, I thought you were shootin' for a K1. You got K0 fever now, better get out the big checkbook

How big a check book do I need for a nice GT750K Eric?

thrutheframe · « **Reply #20313 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:25:07 am »

I started learning to pilot my 1974 BMW R90/6 sidecar rig. It's been over two years since my accident and I'm still not strong enough to ride my bikes but the sidecar allows me to ride and not worry about dropping the bike. I REALLY need to get back to riding.

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calj737 · « **Reply #20314 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:51:08 am »

Quote from: thrutheframe on August 03, 2015, 08:25:07 am

I started learning to pilot my 1974 BMW R90/6 sidecar rig. It's been over two years since my accident and I'm still not strong enough to ride my bikes but the sidecar allows me to ride and not worry about dropping the bike. I REALLY need to get back to riding.

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You need to be riding with a helmet on. Especially after such a serious accident.

Signed,
Your Mum

thrutheframe · « **Reply #20315 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:54:31 am »

Quote from: calj737 on August 03, 2015, 08:51:08 am

Quote from: thrutheframe on August 03, 2015, 08:25:07 am
I started learning to pilot my 1974 BMW R90/6 sidecar rig. It's been over two years since my accident and I'm still not strong enough to ride my bikes but the sidecar allows me to ride and not worry about dropping the bike. I REALLY need to get back to riding.

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You need to be riding with a helmet on. Especially after such a serious accident.

Signed,
Your Mum

Yes indeed. That was in a parking lot in 1st gear. I absolutely never ever venture out on the street without my helmet. I do appreciate your comment, I'm the local ATGATT guy.

Thanks mums!

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calj737 · « **Reply #20316 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:57:18 am »

By the way, I've got that bike in a 2-wheeled version. Currently under a major renovation though. So I'm longing to ride it and seeing yours in the road make me terribly envious. Even in a parking lot!

754 · « **Reply #20317 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:05:32 am »

Tried meeting up with some guys for a ride..the meet point was 50 miles out..
Got to the next big town, got gas..it started pouring out gas. Tried riding but was flooding one cylinder.. Turned back, had to keep turning gas off... Then it would clear up and run..
Got me home..started working a bit better on the 40 mile ride back.
Spent the afternoon further cleaning the carbs.. And fixing a few things.

Stopped at the killer viewpoint outside of Vernon... We take it a bit for granted sometimes as a newer road zooms you right past it... But lots of folks still stop and enjoy it..

754 · « **Reply #20318 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:08:42 am »

Even after seeing this for over 50 years it still looks good.

BPellerine · « **Reply #20319 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:15:49 am »

nice spot Frank and the bike looks pretty good too ,better than when it was on the truck!even if it was a bit of a rough ride must have felt good!bill

754 · « **Reply #20320 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:37:39 am »

Up close its worse.. Pitted chrome issues. Still a great bike though..

BPellerine · « **Reply #20321 on:** August 03, 2015, 02:54:46 pm »

well it is on the road ,that is a good thing!bill

Tews19 · « **Reply #20322 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:08:01 pm »

Quote from: 754 on August 03, 2015, 09:05:32 am

Tried meeting up with some guys for a ride..the meet point was 50 miles out..
Got to the next big town, got gas..it started pouring out gas. Tried riding but was flooding one cylinder.. Turned back, had to keep turning gas off... Then it would clear up and run..
Got me home..started working a bit better on the 40 mile ride back.
Spent the afternoon further cleaning the carbs.. And fixing a few things.

Stopped at the killer viewpoint outside of Vernon... We take it a bit for granted sometimes as a newer road zooms you right past it... But lots of folks still stop and enjoy it..

Looks great Frank! I think this is the first post I have seen of yours on a trek during the day after all these years! Helmet looks vintage!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #20323 on:** August 04, 2015, 03:09:56 am »

Nice pics Frank, well done!

greenjeans · « **Reply #20324 on:** August 04, 2015, 05:08:29 am »

Pushed it about 5 blocks on my way to work becasue the ethanol crap we have down here dried out my fuel line and cracked it almost in half. The lines were less than 2 months old!!! Nice and soft when I bought them. Now, not so much. At least I was close to a spot where I could push/coast it to safety. And luckily, a coworker spotted me and gave me a ride in. So, I guess it could have been worse.

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