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My two new bikes #174219 06/19/2007 8:45 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 730 New London, CT ArsnlTim OP Adjunct
OP ArsnlTim Adjunct Joined: May 2007 Posts: 730 New London, CT	So I think I may have found the deal of the century. Randomly searching through Craigs list I found a guy selling two bikes, an 81 Kawasaki 850 and a 77 honda 550 that "need some work" for $125. I went to look at the bikes today and they both really need some work, like stripped down to the frame kind of work but I'm totally ok with that because what I saw were two complete bikes wih very little rust that could be easily disassembled and put back together. Also, I've already found someone to buy the Kawasaki for $125 so for free I have a bike that looks like this... That with very little money and a lot of effort on my part could look a little something like this... I'll keep you updated with pics and updates as go... Let my dying thought be that every mile was fun and let my tombstone read,"They never made one fast enough for me."

Re: My two new bikes ArsnlTim #174220 06/19/2007 10:12 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA oldroadie Worn Saddle
oldroadie Worn Saddle Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA	Best part about that is you have aTriumph to ride while you're working this one back up to snuff. A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

Re: My two new bikes oldroadie #174221 06/19/2007 10:20 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 730 New London, CT ArsnlTim OP Adjunct
OP ArsnlTim Adjunct Joined: May 2007 Posts: 730 New London, CT	True, one of the thoughts that I've been seriously considering is once I've worked this honda to where I like it, sell it and put the money into an older Triumph that I could fix up, if I did that, for an initial investment of $0 to get something I really want... Last edited by ArsnlTim; 06/19/2007 10:22 PM. Let my dying thought be that every mile was fun and let my tombstone read,"They never made one fast enough for me."

Re: My two new bikes ArsnlTim #174222 06/19/2007 10:23 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA oldroadie Worn Saddle
oldroadie Worn Saddle Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA	I've already been lurking a few sites in search an Brit oldie that needs some TLC to bring it back to life. A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

Re: My two new bikes ArsnlTim #174223 06/20/2007 5:07 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,012 Dark forests of south Sweden Gooseman Learned Hand
Gooseman Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,012 Dark forests of south Sweden	Nice project, good luck and keep us updated on the progress Johann Gooseman Bonneville America 904 Black/Silver Triumph Tiger 1050 Black Ducati Multistrada 1200s

Re: My two new bikes Gooseman #174224 06/20/2007 8:08 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 220 Cincinnati, OH garibald Adjunct
garibald Adjunct Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 220 Cincinnati, OH	I know where there is an old Honda sitting outside, that has had my interest for over a year. You've inspired me to stop and pay the guy a visit to get it off his hands. Gerry

Re: My two new bikes ArsnlTim #174225 06/20/2007 11:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,074 Likes: 83 Dahlonega Ga. chy Loquacious
chy Loquacious Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,074 Likes: 83 Dahlonega Ga.	Good deal man.. I did a 1980 CB650C awhile back that turned out real nice. I've got an old '73 550 four parts bike... if you need anything off it let me know..

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