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Offline J.B.

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Hello from another Michigander!
« on: February 24, 2012, 03:18:18 PM »
Hello folks,

My name is Jamie, I live in (currently slushy) southeast Michigan, originally from Toronto. I bought my 1974 CB550 in April of last year and had a great first season with it. It came with a MAC 4-into-1 and a healthy 34,000 miles on it. So far I have slapped some drag bars on it, put in a Barnett clutch and that's about it. It's currently disassembled so I can have a service bore done on it. Future plans include a new oil pump(Hat tip to Hondaman) and chain. I also need to figure out what's wrong with the damn electric start.

I wasn't sure if I already had an introduction thread because I registered here quite some time ago and have been lurking/learning ever since. There is a ton of useful information and knowledge from the member base here. I can't thank you all enough for the valuable resources and input you have provided. I haven't needed to make any useless question threads yet! I feel this might change soon as I have a bit of work ahead of me.

Cheers!

Obligatory intro photos:



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Offline mjstone

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Re: Hello from another Michigander!
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2012, 03:28:41 PM »
Welcome to the Forum, J.B.!  Be sure to post in the 500/550 Registry thread.  Nice bike.  Are you interested in joining us in the 2012 Rally? Looks like it will pass through Michigan in August this year.

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Offline seanbarney41

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Re: Hello from another Michigander!
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2012, 12:04:45 AM »
welcome...and check out the Abandoned Thread...re your second pic...
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Offline Kevin D

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Re: Hello from another Michigander!
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2012, 04:16:27 AM »
Nice looking bike and nice photos JB.


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Is this your first bike?
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Re: Hello from another Michigander!
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2012, 03:17:27 PM »
Nice bike! Its nice to see a familiar looking area in the second picture. Where is it exactly? I can't entirely tell. Glad there is another southeast Michigan member!
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Hello from another Michigander!
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2012, 03:51:17 PM »
Welcome aboard! Very cool pics.
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Offline J.B.

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Re: Hello from another Michigander!
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2012, 09:41:19 PM »
Quote from: Xenobiotic on February 26, 2012, 03:17:27 PM
Nice bike! Its nice to see a familiar looking area in the second picture. Where is it exactly?

That picture was taken at the Packard plant on East Grand Boulevard.


Quote from: Kevin D on February 25, 2012, 04:16:27 AM
Is this your first bike?

Actually my first bike was a 1972 Yamaha LS2, a fairly rare 100cc two stroke twin. I loved that bike, it was an absolute blast to ride. My friends and I were going to make it into a little racer but I had to sell it for funds toward my 550.


Thanks for the warm welcome, fellas!
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Offline Xenobiotic

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Re: Hello from another Michigander!
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2012, 12:47:17 PM »
Quote from: J.B. on February 27, 2012, 09:41:19 PM
Quote from: Xenobiotic on February 26, 2012, 03:17:27 PM
Nice bike! Its nice to see a familiar looking area in the second picture. Where is it exactly?

That picture was taken at the Packard plant on East Grand Boulevard.

Nice! Ive been wanting to go there for a while now.

Good to have another member in the area!
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Offline Kevin D

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Re: Hello from another Michigander!
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2012, 09:11:57 AM »
This story from Detroit Free Press 3/2/2012:
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Contractor: Packard plant to be razed
   The man who Detroit officials say is responsible for the aging Packard Plant — a symbol of the city’s decay — is on the verge of demolishing the massive east-side structure, a contractor said late Thursday.
   Dominic Cristini, who has claimed ownership of the disputed property, had contractors surveying the industrial ruins for four months and is merely awaiting demolition permits, said Mike Carlomusto, owner of AVC Services in Harrison Township.
   “We’ve got big lights going up next week. We’re going to put fencing all around it” to keep scavengers out after razing of the historic Albert Kahn-designed complex begins, Carlomusto said.

Xeno - better get there quick!
JB - the value of your photo is on the rise as it will soon be an historic artifact.
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Offline Bob Wessner

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Re: Hello from another Michigander!
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2012, 09:21:34 AM »
I didn't catch the details in time, but I just heard the tail-end of something on NPR that sounded like they were about the begin the tear-down of the Packard plant.
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Offline J.B.

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Re: Hello from another Michigander!
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2012, 11:13:02 AM »
Yeah I heard about this today as well. They have been trying to get the owner (once he got out of jail) to tear it down for quite some time. This time it seems to be a little more real as there is quite a bit of buzz compared to past attempts. I was just down there two days ago and I didn't see anything out of the ordinary.

There's an article on Detroit News' website right now but I'm not allowed to post external links yet.  :-\
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Re: Hello from another Michigander!
« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2012, 02:12:53 PM »
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Re: Hello from another Michigander!
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2012, 04:44:15 PM »
Welcome aboard.   There a lot of good people in the Michigan area......if you're looking for something to do in June , check out the Vintage Motorcycle Show at Gilmore Car Museum.  http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/html/events_details.php?event_id=7&nav_id=5
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