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"rant", "Really?", "Come on man!"
« on: November 22, 2010, 08:56:20 AM »
Every time I see a beautifully restored CB750 (or maybe just a regular old CB750) and the side cover jewels are on backwards, I just gotta say "come on man!"

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« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2010, 09:03:24 AM »
Every time I see a beautifully restored CB750 (or maybe just a regular old CB750) and the side cover jewels are on backwards, I just gotta say "come on man!"
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Re: "rant", "Really?", "Come on man!"
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2010, 09:07:21 AM »
I have a sinking feeling that you are refering to my K1 pictures.
At the time, I had 2 nos left ones, so I used them until I found an nos right one.
I agree with you peeve, I am the same way  :)

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« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2010, 09:10:30 AM »
Damn-Now you got me checking out my "family jewels"------- :D

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« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2010, 09:57:40 AM »
Yes Peter, you set me off today :) :)
But, it is a very common mistake because the jewels come in a left and a right part number.
Beyond that, your 71 is BEAUTIFUL, especially the anodizing.

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Re: "rant", "Really?", "Come on man!"
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2010, 10:22:57 AM »
The K0's - Sandcasts have an issue with their wings also pointing in a certain direction and I thought someone told me there are 2 color variations on those as well  ???
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Re: "rant", "Really?", "Come on man!"
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2010, 12:29:19 PM »
I have a sinking feeling that you are refering to my K1 pictures.
At the time, I had 2 nos left ones, so I used them until I found an nos right one.
I agree with you peeve, I am the same way  :)

Wow!  You sniffed this out in only your second post here?!  Impressive.   :)
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Re: "rant", "Really?", "Come on man!"
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2010, 02:09:52 PM »
I know of Digitalpizza from the DOHC sites... I'd gladly have his stuff, backwards or not.
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Re: "rant", "Really?", "Come on man!"
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2010, 02:49:16 PM »
I have two right handed amber emblems... anyone want to trade?  Mine do not have posts but otherwise look good.  GreenJeans sent me 3M double sticky tape he recommended for emblems.  

Now I have to go see which ones I have...  Crap, I was having a nice day Myles.  ;)
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« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2010, 03:36:06 PM »
Gamma,
You gotta take this stuff serious ::) Otherwise everyone will be running around with backwards emblems, handlebars on upside down and then what? ;D

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« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2010, 03:39:51 PM »
and then what? ;D

Heaven forbid! We might get them 'cafe' types hangin' round here! :o :o ;D ;D
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« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2010, 04:56:09 PM »
I have two right handed amber emblems... anyone want to trade?  Mine do not have posts but otherwise look good.  GreenJeans sent me 3M double sticky tape he recommended for emblems.  
Now I have to go see which ones I have...  Crap, I was having a nice day Myles.  ;)

I have two right amber ones.  Somebody out there's gotta have two lefties?!  If anyone wants to entertain a swap... so we're both "Myles Correct", maybe we an "talk".  :)  I might be coerced to move into the "Myles Quality" category (get a new set) before this is over.  ;) 
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Re: "rant", "Really?", "Come on man!"
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2010, 05:34:28 PM »
and then what? ;D

Heaven forbid! We might get them 'cafe' types hangin' round here! :o :o ;D ;D

Uh Oh!  ;)

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« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2010, 07:18:50 PM »
 You mean like *mine*... Oh Nooooooo!  :o





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« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2010, 09:00:23 PM »
I don't know what you're talking about.  ???

What is it thats backwards? Sorry.  *flashes newb card*

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« Reply #15 on: November 22, 2010, 09:57:22 PM »
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« Reply #16 on: November 22, 2010, 10:23:52 PM »
its so subtle i dont think i ever would have noticed until reading a rant thread about it
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Re: "rant", "Really?", "Come on man!"
« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2010, 12:50:27 AM »
When I see a restored bike it makes me want to rant too ;D  Who needs side panels anyway?, chuck them in the bin I say! ;)

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« Reply #18 on: November 23, 2010, 04:44:49 AM »
Subtle? Did you say subtle? Come on man!

And Florence, you can just chuck those side panels my way, :D I'll pay shipping.

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« Reply #19 on: November 23, 2010, 05:17:13 AM »
I don't know what you're talking about.  ???

What is it thats backwards? Sorry.  *flashes newb card*
The wing in the sorta triangle below the "750Four" script, should be flying forwards, not backwards. If you don't know which is which, forward would be the foremost, leading tip of the wing should be to the front.  Details. The kinda stuff that leaves one sleeping on the couch.   ;D   ;D
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Re: "rant", "Really?", "Come on man!"
« Reply #20 on: November 23, 2010, 09:43:13 AM »
You are all a bunch of Sons-a-b$$ches.....

I am going to be completely distracted and tormented for the next 4 hours at work till I can get home to check the K3. I've had it for a few years and never thought to check.

Oh wait, I will only be tormented, I'm already distracted posting on here while I should be working ;)
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« Reply #21 on: November 23, 2010, 09:53:03 AM »
Well you should know that everyone you meet and everyone you pass on the street will be looking at your emblems to see if they are properly oriented. That's the price you pay. I hope you've learned something from all of this. I certainly have enjoyed it. ::)

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« Reply #22 on: November 23, 2010, 09:58:26 AM »
Well you should know that everyone you meet and everyone you pass on the street will be looking at your emblems to see if they are properly oriented. That's the price you pay. I hope you've learned something from all of this. I certainly have enjoyed it. ::)
And they point and snicker and don't invite you to parties.  :D   ;D
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« Reply #23 on: November 24, 2010, 04:36:50 AM »
You mean like *mine*... Oh Nooooooo!  :o






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Your's need to be swapped port to starbard and  vice versa?
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« Reply #24 on: November 24, 2010, 05:40:31 AM »
"Your's need to be swapped port to starbard and  vice versa?"

Correctomundo.  :)
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