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jtraceypgh

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Lifelong dream may be a nightmare! 8-)
« on: July 04, 2007, 06:44:06 AM »
Greetings!

First I must say I'm thrilled to have found this site.  Looks like a place to spend as many spare moments as possible gleaning information.

At 49+ years old I've finally gotten my first bike.  It's a 1975 CB750F with only 6,200 miles.  Needs a bunch of TLC (OK, maybe more than just TLC!) and has some title issues, but it was free!

Looking forward to much interaction here as time goes forward.

For those "outsiders," the "pgh" at the end of my name is an abbreviation for Pittsburgh, PA.  Those from the 'burgh undoubtedly already knew this!  ;)

Maranatha!

Jim Tracey
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Re: Lifelong dream may be a nightmare! 8-)
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2007, 06:52:03 AM »
Welcome Jim, and happy reading!!! Lots to be learned here for sure but the first thing you need to learn is that we are a bunch of voyeurs on here and want to see as many pics as possible so...she may be ugly now but a get a pic or 2 posted so we can see what you are dealing with...plus it will help as inspiration as you move forward with the project to be able to look back and see what you started with. That was a big mistake on my part...never took any before shots and not sure if I will get her to the after stage to be able to pics of her once completed!

Dennis
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Re: Lifelong dream may be a nightmare! 8-)
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2007, 12:33:51 PM »
welcome and good luck from the uk
regards steve
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Re: Lifelong dream may be a nightmare! 8-)
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2007, 03:33:26 PM »
from a fellow" Effer" welcome - watch out for the K8's........
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jtraceypgh

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Re: Lifelong dream may be a nightmare! 8-)
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2007, 08:49:57 PM »
OK, Dennis, I added a pic to my profile.  This is her "good" side from which she doesn't look too bad (unless you look close)!

Jim
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Re: Lifelong dream may be a nightmare! 8-)
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2007, 04:57:39 PM »
Howdy and hi from California,

Always a good thing having a F rider here :)
I do understand the "get bike, fix bike, ride bike, fix bike, ride bike"
I have the '77 750F thats in my avatar. Fantastic 20 footer :) needs some tlc also but mostly good to go thanks to this forum.
Great group of guys and lots of knowledge about the bikes.

Marc
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Re: Lifelong dream may be a nightmare! 8-)
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2007, 12:56:15 PM »
Greetings! 

Really nice looking bike.

Jerry
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As of today 3/13/2012 my original owner 75 CB750F has made it through 3 wives, er EX-wives. Free at last.  ;-)

jtraceypgh

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Re: Lifelong dream may be a nightmare! 8-)
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2007, 08:52:34 PM »
Thanks, Jerry.  You may be a bit biased!   :)

Dismantled, cleaned and reinstalled the carbs last week.  Started right up and runs great...that's one fix down!
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Re: Lifelong dream may be a nightmare! 8-)
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2007, 11:24:23 AM »
Quote from: jtraceypgh on July 04, 2007, 06:44:06 AM
For those "outsiders," the "pgh" at the end of my name is an abbreviation for Pittsburgh, PA.  Those from the 'burgh undoubtedly already knew this!  ;)

Maranatha!

Jim Tracey

Jim,
Born and raised in Johnstown PA.  Nothing like PA as far as I'm concerned.  Home of Iron City Beer and Sid the Kid.  I read the online issue of the Post Gazette every day. 

P.S.  If you ever drive to Florida I have a '75 400F I need brought here!    ;D
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Re: Lifelong dream may be a nightmare! 8-)
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2007, 03:08:41 PM »
welcome M8 plenty of ppl here with F's that can help.... it dont look that bad mate!!!... welcome... look forward to more picks.

peace
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Re: Lifelong dream may be a nightmare! 8-)
« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2007, 08:00:11 AM »
Welcome,Jim! I thought I was bad, I just got my first bike (another F) last year at 35!  ;) Excellent choice and, like cben said, it don't look that bad. Mine looks pretty bad, but runs good. That's what's important. Good luck!
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Re: Lifelong dream may be a nightmare! 8-)
« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2007, 06:13:40 PM »
Welcome to the forum! Given the mileage, you got a sweet deal that you won't regret, and her good side doesn't seem that bad in terms of needing major work. Good on ya.
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