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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #100 on: August 15, 2007, 07:53:37 pm »
Who says you can't polish a turd
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #101 on: August 15, 2007, 09:04:27 pm »

   Hey Wheelhorse...What exhaust is that you have on there? Oh, nicely polished turd sir. ;D ;D ;D All you need now is a $100 left side cover and maybe some stock bars. Or are you liking what you have?

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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #102 on: August 16, 2007, 03:34:59 am »
Anyone know where I can get me a tin of turd polish? ;D
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #103 on: August 16, 2007, 05:36:12 am »
Damn, Wheelhorse, that sure is the sweetest looking turd I ever saw!
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #104 on: August 16, 2007, 10:49:46 am »
Thanks guys, the comments are definitely appreciated. A lot of blood, sweat and tears getting it to where it is without a lot of coin.

I didn't want to hijack this thread with my story on how I acquired the bike with some before and during pictures so check out the link below.

http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=25246.0

I figured that I have been on here long enough and it was time for a formal intro.

P.S. is it true Honda no longer has side covers? I need a sidecover and badge for it. Then of course to match the paint for the mean time.
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #105 on: August 16, 2007, 11:02:23 am »
Dennis Kirk has sidecovers. reproductiondecals.com has the emblems. $84.00 for 2

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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #106 on: August 16, 2007, 11:56:41 am »
Thanks guys, the comments are definitely appreciated. A lot of blood, sweat and tears getting it to where it is without a lot of coin.

I didn't want to hijack this thread with my story on how I acquired the bike with some before and during pictures so check out the link below.

http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=25246.0

I figured that I have been on here long enough and it was time for a formal intro.

P.S. is it true Honda no longer has side covers? I need a sidecover and badge for it. Then of course to match the paint for the mean time.


I know there is an ebay seller who makes the side covers.

Damn... that took some digging to find....

http://stores.ebay.com/L-P-M-Plastic-Motorcycle-Parts_Side-Panels_Honda_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ3904461QQftidZ2QQtZkm
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #107 on: August 16, 2007, 12:03:01 pm »
Dennis Kirk has sidecovers. reproductiondecals.com has the emblems. $84.00 for 2

DK doesn't have those side covers...
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #109 on: August 16, 2007, 12:52:02 pm »
I've looked long and hard for '77 SuperSport covers and haven't been able to find them.
When i got her she didn't have side covers so i purchsed ones close and made them work for now while looking for the real ones.


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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #110 on: August 16, 2007, 01:54:01 pm »
I've looked long and hard for '77 SuperSport covers and haven't been able to find them.
When i got her she didn't have side covers so i purchsed ones close and made them work for now while looking for the real ones.



We should get a poll of F owners needing side covers and do a group buy... lets get a break for buying several of these things. It seems as though there are several memebers in need, perhaps we could get a group buy section added to the forum.
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #111 on: August 16, 2007, 02:58:18 pm »
I've looked long and hard for '77 SuperSport covers and haven't been able to find them.
When i got her she didn't have side covers so i purchsed ones close and made them work for now while looking for the real ones.



We should get a poll of F owners needing side covers and do a group buy... lets get a break for buying several of these things. It seems as though there are several memebers in need, perhaps we could get a group buy section added to the forum.

I suppose the only problem with that would be the varying years in the bulk buy. It couldn't hurt to ask, though! I mean, if he sold 10 pairs in one sale he might only give a few percent, but it would still be cheaper!
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #112 on: August 16, 2007, 02:59:59 pm »
I've got a pair of 77-78 sidecovers on my dresser.... new ones even....
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #113 on: August 16, 2007, 04:20:40 pm »
You're such a tease.
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #114 on: August 16, 2007, 07:05:56 pm »
I need a left side cover.

Mine came without any and I lucked out and found a pristine right one on Ebay.

Still looking for the left one...

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« Reply #115 on: August 17, 2007, 12:14:12 am »
Thanks for the tip Mike, I just enquired on a deal for buying 2 sets, I need good ones for my K0 and my K2! Cheers, Terry. ;D
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #116 on: August 17, 2007, 12:56:13 pm »
does anybody kne where to get thr 78 F side cover emblems? I lost my right side one and now the bike looks incomplete.
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #117 on: August 17, 2007, 01:48:11 pm »
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #118 on: August 17, 2007, 01:52:39 pm »
I'm in need the ever elusive left side cover. >:(
A bulk purchasing of covers would be cool count me in for a set.
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #119 on: August 17, 2007, 02:52:19 pm »
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can't find them on their site - do you have a link? I know some sites have created off site honda areas since honda told them not to advertise selling repro decals.
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #120 on: August 17, 2007, 02:55:48 pm »
reproductiondecals.com

can't find them on their site - do you have a link? I know some sites have created off site honda areas since honda told them not to advertise selling repro decals.

Because of the problem with Honda you mentioned, I had to call them for mine. They were very helpful.
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« Reply #121 on: August 17, 2007, 02:59:57 pm »
reproductiondecals.com

yeah I am pretty sure they have the 75-76 ones which are commonly available, but I am looking for the 78 emblems which are not reproduced (as far as I know). I sent them an e-mail anyway just to make sure.
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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #122 on: August 17, 2007, 03:02:43 pm »
I'm not sure, but I think I recall that they will make some if you can provide specifics. Like I say, not sure though. If they don't have yours, you might approach them on this.
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« Reply #123 on: August 17, 2007, 03:13:50 pm »
http://www.reproductiondecals.com/default_frameset.html

just email them and tell them what you want. I just got 76 side cover emblems. but I got 78 tank emblems, I like them better for my needs.

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Re: F Owners- What did we get ourselves into?
« Reply #124 on: August 17, 2007, 03:59:49 pm »
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I got 77 decals from afe graphics in Canada.  They are the same as the 78
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