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something I've been working on.
« on: December 15, 2009, 08:24:35 PM »
been working on this about 1 1/2 yrs, and should be finished in about 6 months. at least that's my goal.  turning all my attention to this bike and away from the VTX for awhile, besides that VTX has enough stuff for now.
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2009, 09:11:43 PM »
you are a bad man, how much shopping did she charge you for this one :t? You do good work can't wait to see it finished.
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2009, 10:10:11 PM »
 What engine will you be running? It looks like a sweet project have one in mind mysefl an ole school bobber  :thumbup:
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2009, 08:04:18 AM »
It's a 550.  the bike itself is a GS550 Suzuki.  I have completly rebuilt the engine.  every seal, gasket, o-ring, whatever you can think of, has been replaced. even new bolts.  I really hope to have it done by the summer time, so i can put some miles on it.
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2009, 10:54:04 AM »
 What I have been looking for is an old Honda 750 engine so far not alot of luck but have found a complete bike for $1800.The bike is in show room condition just hate to scrap a bike that looks so clean.It is a CB750 K I think would have to look again
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2009, 11:09:12 AM »
those Four's are great bikes. the engines are built like tanks.  only i hear you got to jack around with a lot on these bikes is the carbs, but i guess it comes with the territory.  I keep an eye out for your to see what i can fine.  I got this bike for $500.00 buck,wasn't running, but it was mostly cuz the guy i bought it from didn't have any gas going to the carbs and no compression, b/c the third piston had a hole in it the size of a nickel.  that's fixed now. 
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2009, 01:39:36 PM »
a better picture, but not the bars i'm sticking with, just haven't found the 7/8 tubing to make my own yet.
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2010, 01:00:37 PM »
seat mounted and passenger seat.  Note that the rear pilion seat is removable in less that 15 seconds.
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2010, 10:17:53 PM »
How you like them apples?
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2010, 05:43:52 AM »
Apples??!! I don't see no Apples!!  ;D LOOKIN GOOD!  :thumbup:
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2010, 07:19:45 AM »
misspelled ment   apepels
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2010, 08:34:29 AM »
Very nice. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2010, 04:19:54 PM »
now with cylinder head and valve head on & custom exhaust.
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2010, 05:28:23 PM »
That's a crazy long swingarm.  That's what she said right?

Can't wait to see it finished.  :thumbup:
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Re: something I've been working on.
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2010, 07:17:17 PM »
yep, that's what she said?
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