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 kcroadrocket |
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Posts: 1069 04/26/08 12:07 PM
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anybody ever mess with one of these? have a chance to get this one very cheap. it runs, etc. guy just mostly wants it out of his garage.
hey, found a bike that i've never had one of  ...guess that should be
worth something. bud
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HSATF Tail Gunner
Posts: 88 04/26/08 5:05 PM |
they are pretty cool
the second bike I ever rode was one rode it for about 2 hours one day it's a trip now to be doing 55mph and down shift to first ( only has 2 gears ) to pass a car, it's gone |
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 3889 04/26/08 9:56 PM |
My wife's dad has one of these but w/o the tupperware. They are pretty rare and in decent condition can ring a fare price to the right person.
Stan
"We are different - yet we are the
same"
2004 GL1800 Goldwing (Titanium) 1999 Ace Tourer (Silver over Black) |
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kcroadrocket |
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Posts: 1069 04/26/08 10:12 PM
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well, it's setting in my garage. guess i misunderstood him over the phone, as i thought he said it ran. guess it did 'til he took the carbs off to
rebuild them and then lost interest. when i told him didn't think i'd want to mess with it, he said "would you just get it out of my garage, you
can have it!" never been one to turn down "free", and if nothing else, may use the hardbags on something...or then again, may try to get it
going. they have a vintage bike show here in k.c. i'd sure like to take it to.
bud |
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Skip MMShadowT |
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Posts: 5679 04/26/08 11:03 PM
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Congrats and good luck with your new project Bud.
"We want to be free... Free to ride our machines without being hassled by the man!" |
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Posts: 3889 04/27/08 12:09 AM |
If you were a little closer....I'd come take it off your hands for you.
Stan
"We are different - yet we are the
same"
2004 GL1800 Goldwing (Titanium) 1999 Ace Tourer (Silver over Black) |
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HSATF Tail Gunner
Posts: 88 04/27/08 7:12 AM |
nice freebie
nice lookin bag set |
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HSATF 2nd Officer
Posts: 449 04/27/08 9:34 AM |
Gotta love a deal like THAT!! Have fun with it, kc! I never was much for fairings, but love that retro seat. I enjoy riding the CB750 that we bobbed (for short
rides, as she's a hardtail) - that 4's got some zoom-zoom when you crack the throttle. My hubby won't turn down a freebie or cheapy bike, either,
no matter what condition it's in. Somebody's got to take care of those historical machines!
Keep us posted on your progress. Live It, Love It, Paint It, Ride It!
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Posts: 1908 04/27/08 9:49 AM
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Bud,
I looked at a 450 & 750 Hondamatic a few years back. Holly was still a little interested in riding but never "got" the shifting part. We opted for a Reflex scooter for one main reason... availability of parts. As a 3rd or 4th bike I would love to own a Hondamatic or one of the original 750 fours. At the time we were looking for a twist-n-go two wheel ride that would be ready to go every Sunday. Have fun with your project. Andy |
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HSATF Road Captain
Posts: 300 04/27/08 11:52 AM Tail Gunner |
Bud,
Looking forward to seeing you perform your magic on this bike. I'm sure it will be a real eye catcher when you're done. John |
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West Tn Dawg |
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Posts: 1593 04/27/08 1:09 PM
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He bought it new and I used to like riding it around town. Stop at a light and never put down my coke! LOL!
Rick
The "BIKE" is why we came, The "PEOPLE" is why we stay!
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1137 04/29/08 8:17 AM First Officer |
Even though it's in pieces, it's still a Honda. Put that bad boy back together and ride the green stuff off the front tire!
You meet the nicest people on a Honda (forum).
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