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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1500 on: April 14, 2009, 04:32:23 pm »
what a beast! that's a rotary correct?

i was just re-reading a piece about the '88 to '92 nortons in classic bike last night.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1501 on: April 14, 2009, 04:33:13 pm »


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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1502 on: April 14, 2009, 04:38:59 pm »
the goldwing cafe is a beast

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« Reply #1503 on: April 14, 2009, 04:42:59 pm »
speaking of Goldwings ,dont know if its a re-post but its tooo nice

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1504 on: April 14, 2009, 04:44:09 pm »

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« Reply #1505 on: April 14, 2009, 04:56:37 pm »
'75 to '77 gl's had the wire spokes, no?
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1506 on: April 14, 2009, 05:00:56 pm »
how about some clean hondas?
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« Reply #1507 on: April 14, 2009, 05:44:07 pm »
speaking of goldwings... this one really inspired me to buy a  1978 goldwing. (next winter's project!!!)
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1508 on: April 14, 2009, 07:43:18 pm »
The SOUND of those pipes!

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1509 on: April 14, 2009, 09:03:35 pm »
those whitehouse bikes are a couple of my absolute favorite new/old bikes. hard to choose from the black/silver or this red/blue model above.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1510 on: April 14, 2009, 09:06:15 pm »
Bill, I love that 450 you posted. 
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1511 on: April 14, 2009, 09:19:45 pm »
There are a couple of cool scoots in this photostream. I would also say very inspirational too.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/michel_67/sets/72157608526764932/

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« Reply #1512 on: April 14, 2009, 10:02:48 pm »
Thanks Benjie for the link. Some real nice ones. Again, you has the classiest stuff at your place, when I have the bread I want to talk you into making the 4 to 4 exhaust for my 550 (650?) like those 750 SS pieces you make.



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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1514 on: April 15, 2009, 11:57:53 am »
anybody recognize the tire brand on this bike?


everything I say is pure speculation and
I have no idea what I'm talking about  ._.


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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1515 on: April 15, 2009, 02:44:32 pm »
I think they are Pirelli Phantom
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1516 on: April 15, 2009, 03:03:15 pm »
I think they are Pirelli Phantom

You betcha.

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Unless those would be for another bike.... You're boned.

17" rims only....  :'(
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1517 on: April 15, 2009, 04:20:57 pm »
Do they still make the phantoms ?...They were the ants pants in the early 80's.

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1518 on: April 15, 2009, 04:27:01 pm »
BAH! that sux. they look so cool!
everything I say is pure speculation and
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1519 on: April 15, 2009, 04:50:55 pm »
PIRELLI PHANTOM SPORTSCOMP CYCLE TIRE FRONT 120/70R-17
PIRELLI PHANTOM SPORTSCOMP CYCLE TIRE REAR 180/55R-17

OOOOHHH My that is perfect for my buell.. Off to read some reviews.

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« Reply #1520 on: April 15, 2009, 05:08:37 pm »
they're not too pricey either.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1521 on: April 15, 2009, 11:01:33 pm »
Do they still make the phantoms ?...They were the ants pants in the early 80's.

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1522 on: April 16, 2009, 01:09:24 am »
Looks like you can only get a 180 for the rear.......anyone got a 180on the rear.....iwould love to know. I have a 4.5 inch rear that will take a 150-160, wondering if i can squeeze in a 5 inch rear rim.........

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« Reply #1523 on: April 16, 2009, 08:55:59 am »
Looks like you can only get a 180 for the rear.......anyone got a 180on the rear.....iwould love to know. I have a 4.5 inch rear that will take a 150-160, wondering if i can squeeze in a 5 inch rear rim.........

Mick

nope... don't think so.
i have a 180 on the back of my zx7r and i have trouble envisioning how you'd squish one in the back of an sohc4
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #1524 on: April 16, 2009, 02:09:28 pm »
awesome!!! the tire inspiration gallery!
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