Author Topic: Slow-mo abandoned NYC bike death watch (Read 21787 times)

The_Crippler · « **Reply #150 on:** August 30, 2010, 06:02:34 AM »

Quote from: vames on August 28, 2010, 01:37:49 PM

Maybe I should move this to the project thread at this point?

I sure hope so! Then we can get more pics and details and awesome!

pilotguy1050 · « **Reply #151 on:** February 21, 2011, 01:00:34 PM »

I am a late-comer, a new owner of my own CB350F.... What an EXCELLENT STORY this was! I wish more of us could be involved with a story with a happy ending like this.

You did everything RIGHT. Karma matters, and you now have a grateful little bike that sounds awesome, and we have a new HERO. Way cool, Vames.

angusdykman · « **Reply #152 on:** October 12, 2011, 05:32:46 PM »

Just an update- I bought this bike from Steven and is now looking great. Put the correct seat on with seat lock, degreased and power washed engine, adjusted timing chain, valves, rebuilt carbs, synced carbs (get a carbtune!), put new dunlop d404s, new brake pads, new turn signal relay, and new mac 4-1 exhaust system. The bike runs great save that it is a little to lean and doesnt really run out that well. Will raise needle adjustment to richen mixture. Still smokes perhaps due to bad rings and those will be replaced this winter. Perhaps a full engine rebuild is in order. It's been a very great first bike for me! See attached pictures- I have left the tank on it that stephen found and it retains just the right amount of flat black patina!

Angus

vames · « **Reply #153 on:** October 12, 2011, 05:39:01 PM »

Fantastic to see the bike getting love, Angus. I just couldn't bring myself to divert my attention from my 400f to give this bike the work it needed, but you've done a great job. Others may chime in, but I suspect that your new exhaust is flowing more freely and you need to go to a slightly larger jet size and/or raise the needle one notch.

Great continuation to a great story!

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #154 on:** October 12, 2011, 05:57:39 PM »

Quote from: vames on October 12, 2011, 05:39:01 PM

Fantastic to see the bike getting love, Angus. I just couldn't bring myself to divert my attention from my 400f to give this bike the work it needed, but you've done a great job. Others may chime in, but I suspect that your new exhaust is flowing more freely and you need to go to a slightly larger jet size and/or raise the needle one notch.

Great continuation to a great story!

+1 on everything.....

Stev-o · « **Reply #155 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:00:00 PM »

I can't believe that's the same bike! Nice job...

fmctm1sw · « **Reply #156 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:21:47 PM »

Quote from: vames on October 12, 2011, 05:39:01 PM

Fantastic to see the bike getting love, Angus. I just couldn't bring myself to divert my attention from my 400f to give this bike the work it needed, but you've done a great job. Others may chime in, but I suspect that your new exhaust is flowing more freely and you need to go to a slightly larger jet size and/or raise the needle one notch.

Great continuation to a great story!

This story belongs in a magazine somewhere...

Coyote13 · « **Reply #157 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:32:02 PM »

Crazy to see this bike still floating around, I remember following this thread very closely when it was really kickin

dave500 · « **Reply #158 on:** October 13, 2011, 12:09:46 AM »

it lives,good one.

Lostboy Steve · « **Reply #159 on:** October 13, 2011, 06:14:38 AM »

Very Nice Find! Awesome that you were able to make out well! How did you actually get the title? I am in a similar situation and I have a lawyer telling me he can subpoena the po and force a title out of him but it'll cost me about 350.

cb550inct · « **Reply #160 on:** October 13, 2011, 06:47:01 AM »

Just a note from a neighbor in Connecticut, If you ever run across a bike like this again in the city, let me know Connecticut does not require a title to register a vintage motorcycle. All you need is a bill of sale and a vin inspection to make sure the vin will match the new registration. I have a 78 CB550k that is drawing allot of attention from people I ride with, and they would like to take on a project like this.
I love the fact that the bike found a home. So in the future tri state residents (NY,NJ,CT) if you see a bike set for destruction send a Ct member a message we will come get it!

Great Story

Hush · « **Reply #161 on:** October 13, 2011, 01:41:53 PM »

Love this story, happy ending too.

Eydugstr · « **Reply #162 on:** October 13, 2011, 02:11:49 PM »

Great bike story. Really like how the new exhaust looks on it! If you do a rebuild, please post a project thread & keep posting the pics.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #163 on:** October 14, 2011, 12:08:40 AM »

I think your front tire is on backwards bub

mrjack55 · « **Reply #164 on:** October 14, 2011, 04:15:32 AM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on October 14, 2011, 12:08:40 AM

I think your front tire is on backwards bub

Could be that it's a front or back tire. I have a set of Avon Roadriders, and my front tire is mounted "backwards" according to traditional standards. However, it is following the arrow marked; FRONT>. You can see it in my build thread.
Also, many motorcycle tire companies are starting to recommend the front tire be mounted this way. Studies show the traction is better in wet conditions.
I can't find any of these studies available on line, but there must be something to it. There are thousands of threads on every motorcycle forum out there about this. Crazy ain't it?

fastbroshi · « **Reply #165 on:** October 14, 2011, 04:20:54 AM »

I see what you're saying, but I'm not thinking it's backwards just because it looks funny (even though it does). I had some D404's on my bike before and my front was mounted backwards per the arrow on the sidewall.

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #166 on:** October 14, 2011, 02:36:58 PM »

i didnt read through the whole thread but after researching and doing all the karma stuff why not just switch out the frame with a titleable (made that word up) frame?

bjatwood · « **Reply #167 on:** October 14, 2011, 05:53:04 PM »

Just read the entire thread. All I can say is Vames you are a "Bike Crazy" Honda man for sure. Hats off to ya for saving that little piece of history.

And the pic out of your office window is Spectacular! That alone would make going in to work something to smile about

Greggo · « **Reply #168 on:** October 14, 2011, 06:34:10 PM »

Quote from: xsmooth69x on October 14, 2011, 02:36:58 PM

i didnt read through the whole thread but....

The answer's in there

He got a title for it.

country joe · « **Reply #169 on:** November 06, 2011, 06:44:12 AM »

This was by far the coolest story I've ever read online. I'm glad to see that little 350 found a good home. Been a while since I've been on the forum, but man she looks great. You just can't kill these Honda fours can you? My cb550 project is at a bit of a standstill, and I've accidentally(?) acquired another project you might say. Great work guys. Cheers!

vames · « **Reply #170 on:** November 06, 2011, 08:02:50 AM »

Quote from: xsmooth69x on October 14, 2011, 02:36:58 PM

i didnt read through the whole thread but after researching and doing all the karma stuff why not just switch out the frame with a titleable (made that word up) frame?

Sometimes reading things will help you avoid asking questions that could have been answered by reading the thing.

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Author Topic: Slow-mo abandoned NYC bike death watch (Read 21787 times)

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