"DatassunTX" (datassuntx)
07/26/2016 at 10:38 • Filed to: None
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"DatassunTX" (datassuntx)
07/26/2016 at 10:38 • Filed to: None | 8
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Long story Long...
My roomate has been building a 1975 CB550 Super Sport for about 2 months now. He had just got her going to the point that he could daily the bike and was very eager to do so. However, It being his first bike ever he’s always concerned about a random noise or bump in the road, which I’m sure he’ll get over but until he does I’ve been somewhat of his test rider.
After he blew every bit of $1700 to get this bike right I couldn’t get over how impressive it really was. The relaxed riding position allows you to enjoy the environment your riding through but with enough mustard on the dog to get you into trouble quick no matter what gear you may be in at the time.
Needless to say I needed one of my own..
Few days go by and all of a sudden a 1975 CB550 same year as the roomate’s bike comes up on CL. Asker wanted $2300. I ended up taking the bike home for 1500. WIN
He even included a small Honda Dealership worth of parts with the bike . Extra Top End and all kinds of seals, gaskets, nuts & bolts.
Then instead of enjoying my new purchase I got back on the damn List and found another bike I couldn’t pass up. A 1970 CL175 for a price I will take to the grave. Fully restored by a goof ball in the oil field. Complete with speakers and clubman bars flipped upside down lol. Got the bike and removed the speakers, fixed the bars, and carbs.
The camera work is that of the roomate. Anyone in Austin TX area feel free to reach out to do a photoshoot sometime.
Anyhow that’s how I ended up with 2 1970's Honda’s in 1 week.
#BlackBikesMatter
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> DatassunTX
07/26/2016 at 10:42 |
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You, good sir, are having a very good week.
Ex. President Mack41
> DatassunTX
07/26/2016 at 10:51 |
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This is awesome. You are awesome. I’m getting a project bike rash and need to scratch it. Where does a beginner begin?
Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
> DatassunTX
07/26/2016 at 10:55 |
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Holy crap those are awesome. I love old hondas
Xyl0c41n3
> DatassunTX
07/26/2016 at 11:13 |
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One day, when I finally have the cash saved up, I’m going to enlist your help finding a vintage CB, because you seem to be able to find the few in Texas that are ever offered in working condition and below $4K. It's the Midas touch of vintage Hondas, lol.
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Xyl0c41n3
> Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
07/26/2016 at 11:14 |
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Old Hondas are very OMNOMNOM!
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Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
> Xyl0c41n3
07/26/2016 at 11:29 |
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Xyl0c41n3
> Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
07/26/2016 at 11:30 |
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Baby bunneh!
squee!
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DatassunTX
> Ex. President Mack41
07/26/2016 at 13:14 |
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OP’s roommate: Do it! Get on craigslist and start looking for a donor bike. I obviously have a bias for Hondas but there are great Yamaha and Kawasaki platforms too. Once you get it, buy or download a shop manual and just dig into it. Start with making sure you have spark, then check fuel delivery, then airbox / carbs. Find the forums for your bike and utilize them, they’ve had all the problems and solved them already. find mj1176 on the SOHC4 forums if you have any questions!
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DatassunTX
> Xyl0c41n3
07/26/2016 at 13:17 |
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I do have the midas touch of vintage Hondas. Anyone can do it tho. Just search CL every single day 5-10 times and put a number your willing to spend right now on the spot.
Once something you want comes up make a quick decision and buy it. Have a truck ready to go pick it up. Call the seller and tell him you are on the way right this minute to purchase the bike so you don’t have to worry about other CL snakes.
And that’s about it. I get crazy deals mostly because I buy bikes & cars within 12 hours of them being post. The last 3 have been between 10 min and 3 hours.
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Ex. President Mack41
> DatassunTX
07/26/2016 at 14:18 |
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Thanks man! It’s something I’ve been dying to do for years, might be a good winter project this year. Yours is a beaut!
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DatassunTX
> Ex. President Mack41
07/26/2016 at 14:24 |
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Where are you located in the country ?
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> DatassunTX
02/07/2018 at 21:41 |
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I need to finish restoring my xt225 then find me one these. Austin seems to have a good selection of random cheap CL bikes (I’m here too...)