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Split Decision Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2003 Posts: 675 Location: Katy, Texas
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Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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I have several, but I think this one is most fitting:
70 R75/5 _________________ In 1966 Volkswagen pinched my loaf.
67 Deluxe
On year seven of the "I'll get it done next week" engine rebuild.
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Just seems these days that unless you are dragging your engine on the ground and have crazy negative camber, people seem like you're doing it all wrong. |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20233 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:56 pm Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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^^^ I love it. There is a soft spot in my heart for these, and I will own one someday. _________________ nothing |
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my59 Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2003 Posts: 3781 Location: connecting the dots
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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My son has taken the lesson of ask for forgiveness, not permission. He has lusted after a Royal Enfield for years. Year after he got it he loaded the two saddlebags, tuned it and drove 1k MIles to college, on back roads, Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway in 3 days. 500 cc. Friend of ours from India was quite impressed.
I know deep in his heart he wants a proper English one
We had to go get the Vin verified and the guy at the garage said he could not show up via riding it... _________________ my59: Well son, my grandfather died before I got to drive it, so does that answer your question?
our79: sunroof bus w/camper interior and 2.0 FI
Other:'12 Jetta, '77 Benz 300D, and a 74 MG Midget. |
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&Dan Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2008 Posts: 1784
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:16 am Post subject: |
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cdennisg wrote: |
I am now the proud, and very happy owner of his 1993 Moto Guzzi California III. He bought it in 97 with about 5K on the clock. It now has just over 60K. He and my aunt rode this bike all over the place, including a trip out here to Idaho in 2000 for our weeding, then on up to Banff and many points North in Cnanda.
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Ha! Weeding.
Welp, it's been almost a year- what do you think of your Guzzi? |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20233 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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&Dan wrote: |
cdennisg wrote: |
I am now the proud, and very happy owner of his 1993 Moto Guzzi California III. He bought it in 97 with about 5K on the clock. It now has just over 60K. He and my aunt rode this bike all over the place, including a trip out here to Idaho in 2000 for our weeding, then on up to Banff and many points North in Cnanda.
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Ha! Weeding.
Welp, it's been almost a year- what do you think of your Guzzi? |
Was that Freud I heard in the distance?
I was able to ride the Goose in both February and March, but nothing yet in April. Weather has been acceptable (even hot!) but timing hasn't been right. Next week should work.
The Goose is an interesting ride. The torque is unreal. I installed the windshield which really helped with the wind pressure on my chest. My arms got really tired after a long run at 70MPH before the windshield.
I really need to put the stock exhaust back in place. This thing is way too loud for me. But that means re-jetting carbs and getting them synched up again. I can do the work, but time is valuable. So I just keep rolling along at high volume for now.
I get to see my uncle again in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to thanking him again, and letting him know how much fun I am having with his bike.
Thanks for asking... _________________ nothing |
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&Dan Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2008 Posts: 1784
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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Guzzis have that way of persuading the rider to overlook their faults through sheer charm and that's an attractive trait.
Really glad to hear you enjoy the machine.
This is mine, a mugly '78 V50 I blew apart a year or so back and reassembled w/ all manner of Suzuki, Honda, Ford, Kawa, Jawa and self-made goofball parts.
Boy, is it loud, so I share your pain/glee. I understand why the stock mufflers are, like, 5 feet long. Loud, but man, it sounds great.
I just swapped out the springs for Hagons and it now rides w/o that bike-hammers-its-way-up-your-behind sensation.
Not terribly fast but silly fun to ride nevertheless. |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20233 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:39 am Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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^^^ That looks like a ton of fun! _________________ nothing |
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&Dan Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2008 Posts: 1784
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:07 am Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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Right around 360-odd pounds of fun. It bellows challenges incommensurate to its shrimpy physique. |
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2weel Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2007 Posts: 229 Location: Right in the middle of Coastal Cali.
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 11:40 am Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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Here is what I ride. Just put it back on the road. 1600cc DP
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&Dan Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2008 Posts: 1784
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 11:43 am Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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Oh, that is just splendid. |
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2weel Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2007 Posts: 229 Location: Right in the middle of Coastal Cali.
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 7:26 am Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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Thanks &Dan,
The thing is such a hoot to ride. Nuttin but Shift's & Giggles all day long! |
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&Dan Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2008 Posts: 1784
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:34 am Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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It's really nicely done, and as a BMW owner anything that puts the purists' noses out of joint is a good thing.
Also, it must be far easier and less expensive to keep operational than /2s tend to be, which is why I like my '60 conversion with an R75/5 motor so much.
Very cool car, too! |
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2weel Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2007 Posts: 229 Location: Right in the middle of Coastal Cali.
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:13 am Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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&Dan wrote: |
It's really nicely done, and as a BMW owner anything that puts the purists' noses out of joint is a good thing.
Also, it must be far easier and less expensive to keep operational than /2s tend to be, which is why I like my '60 conversion with an R75/5 motor so much.
Very cool car, too! |
I agree! Purists are a funny lot. You hit the nail on the head. Apparently like you, I also like the period conversion stuff. Never ceases to amaze me when a died hard purist says his comments. Usually from a poorly informed mind set when they speak, of which they have no idea what was period correct back in the day.
Easier? Less expensive? BY FAR! No slingers! Electronic ignition and parts a plenty at a faction of the cost of /2 stuff. |
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 6:57 am Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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It won't be the fastest build on the planet seeing as how I usually work 6 days a week but here are a few more pics of my BSA bobber build.
David Bird hardtail
A homemade tank my buddy gave me, I dig it. I may weld a tube through it like the original BSA tanks did.
Just started the alignment process last night.
_________________ Schrodinger's cat walked into a bar and it didn't.
GO SEAHAWKS!!! |
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nezz Samba Member
Joined: January 13, 2006 Posts: 412 Location: Coimbra-Portugal
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 2:59 am Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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my '05 620 Monster in mountain roads - Portugal
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2weel Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2007 Posts: 229 Location: Right in the middle of Coastal Cali.
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 10:10 am Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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sixfootdan wrote: |
It won't be the fastest build on the planet seeing as how I usually work 6 days a week but here are a few more pics of my BSA bobber build.
David Bird hardtail
A homemade tank my buddy gave me, I dig it. I may weld a tube through it like the original BSA tanks did.
Just started the alignment process last night.
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That is goona be COOL ! What type of Forks and wheels you gonna run? |
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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2weel wrote: |
sixfootdan wrote: |
It won't be the fastest build on the planet seeing as how I usually work 6 days a week but here are a few more pics of my BSA bobber build.
David Bird hardtail
A homemade tank my buddy gave me, I dig it. I may weld a tube through it like the original BSA tanks did.
Just started the alignment process last night.
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That is goona be COOL ! What type of Forks and wheels you gonna run? |
I'm going to mock it up with the stock stuff and see how it sits. I would like to put a 21" on the front and a springer front end. _________________ Schrodinger's cat walked into a bar and it didn't.
GO SEAHAWKS!!! |
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 5:53 am Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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Welded up my frame and mocked it up as a roller to see how it sits. Right now its 2 1/4" higher in the front.
Cut out and old repair and patched it. Then I cut a new 2" hole to build a pocket for the stock bsa tank mount that goes through the tank, I've always liked that style. The local muffler shop gave me a scrap of 2" pipe and I used the plug I cut outalong with some 3/8" pipe to make the mount. I also figured out the tank is not homemade, It says paughco in the tunnel lol.
Here it is with a cool looking bronze wing nut for my hold down.
Need to make a spacer for the rear wheel and figure what forks I'm going to use _________________ Schrodinger's cat walked into a bar and it didn't.
GO SEAHAWKS!!! |
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2weel Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2007 Posts: 229 Location: Right in the middle of Coastal Cali.
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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That's coming along real quick!
You will be ridding that soon! YEE HA! Nice bike! |
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: Motorcycle Fest |
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2weel wrote: |
That's coming along real quick!
You will be ridding that soon! YEE HA! Nice bike! |
I bought it 3 years ago, Not as quick as I would like. _________________ Schrodinger's cat walked into a bar and it didn't.
GO SEAHAWKS!!! |
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