Hi (Pics added)

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 1:05 pm

Hi, just got my first bike, a 81 cb900c. Lookin forward to learning to ride it but I'm waiting on my helmet to get here and its supposed to rain all weekend... Quick question, do these seats open? I can't seem to find it. Thanks and lookin forward to learnin a lot on this forum.

-TJ

Oh yea, no pics, cause it's rainin... But soon, I'll have tons. Rolling Eyes

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 1:14 pm

Welcome!!

The seats are bolted on on these things. Look rearward from the top shock bolt and you will see a bolt under the lip of the seat on each side. Those are them.

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 1:15 pm

There are two bolts, one on each side of the seat.

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 2:22 pm

I think that was my first question on these bikes, too. My '81 is the newest bike I've ever owned and I was used to the easy flip-up hinged seats. Still kinda pisses me off that these aren't like that.... Laughing

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:14 pm

Glad you found us...Welcome. Great bunch of guys here with a lot of good info and willingness to help.
Enjoy your new toy. '81 900C is a great machine. Good choice.

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:02 pm

Welcome to the site TJ ... Smile

I hope that handle you use isn't the way you plan on learning how to ride ... Wink

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:58 pm

Ha ha. That was the same thing I wondered when I got my bike. You'll fit right in here askin. Welcome to our dysfunctional family.

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 10:15 pm

Thanks for the welcome and info.

pd750 wrote:

Welcome to the site TJ ...

I hope that handle you use isn't the way you plan on learning how to ride ... Wink

No, I'm pretty reserved when riding, but my truck is a different story... Twisted Evil

-TJ

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 7:39 am

That's good TJ .

Defensive respect . Always keep the Butterfly Effect in mind .

Smile

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 7:47 am

pd750 wrote:

That's good TJ .

Defensive respect . Always keep the Butterfly Effect in mind .

Smile

I'm just hopin people can treat me like I try to treat bikers when I'm drivin my truck. But I don't see it bein that easy... But the suns out, I got pics to go take. I wish that helmet was here. Evil or Very Mad

-TJ

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 7:53 am

Yeah , let's see some pics of that new bike . Very Happy

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 8:46 am

Because no thread is worth anything without pics:

Damn it's nice out... Evil or Very Mad

-TJ

Edit: Original pic size was 2272x1704 resized to 800x600.

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 8:53 am

PODS

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 9:03 am

OldTimer wrote:

PODS

Yup, pods and there is nothing more lame than pod filters, especially cheap Emgo pod filters on stock CV carbs.

Dude, you need to get right and put the air box back on or be ragged about it during your stay here.
You will not be given a break, you will only be made fun of.

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 9:06 am

fasterspider wrote:

OldTimer wrote:

PODS

Yup, pods and there is nothing more lame than pod filters, especially cheap Emgo pod filters on stock CV carbs.

Dude, you need to get right and put the air box back on or be ragged about it during your stay here.
You will not be given a break, you will only be made fun of.

I don't have money to be droppin on anything so, for now the bike runs which is good enough for me. And I have a timing chain issue that needs to be fixed first. So I'm thinkin as long as they are filterin air, they can be there for now.

-TJ

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 9:09 am

Stock air boxes an alway on Ebay and for very few dollars. Wink

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 9:13 am

askin4disaster wrote:

fasterspider wrote:

OldTimer wrote:

PODS

Yup, pods and there is nothing more lame than pod filters, especially cheap Emgo pod filters on stock CV carbs.

Dude, you need to get right and put the air box back on or be ragged about it during your stay here.
You will not be given a break, you will only be made fun of.

I don't have money to be droppin on anything so, for now the bike runs which is good enough for me. And I have a timing chain issue that needs to be fixed first. So I'm thinkin as long as they are filterin air, they can be there for now.

-TJ

You keep thinking wrong and you are gonna burn a valve.
Put an air box on the bike or be ragged on.

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 9:19 am

fasterspider wrote:

askin4disaster wrote:

fasterspider wrote:

OldTimer wrote:

PODS

Yup, pods and there is nothing more lame than pod filters, especially cheap Emgo pod filters on stock CV carbs.

Dude, you need to get right and put the air box back on or be ragged about it during your stay here.
You will not be given a break, you will only be made fun of.

I don't have money to be droppin on anything so, for now the bike runs which is good enough for me. And I have a timing chain issue that needs to be fixed first. So I'm thinkin as long as they are filterin air, they can be there for now.

-TJ

You keep thinking wrong and you are gonna burn a valve.
Put an air box on the bike or be ragged on.

I'm thinkin with 45k or 47k on the odo, dependin when the previous owner(s) put them on it prolly already is. For real I'm flat broke after buying this and tryin to get it legal, still not done that. I understand not wanting to lean out the bike that bad but its gotta wait. I'm pretty tough skinned, rag away. Thanks for the advice though, I will work on getting an airbox back on before summer though.

-TJ

Edit: On another note I was thinkin bout getting another motor and rebuilding it from the ground up with help from the forum. And during this time just focus on learnin the bike.

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 10:01 am

askin4disaster wrote:

I'm pretty tough skinned, rag away. Thanks for the advice though, I will work on getting an airbox back on before summer though.

-TJ

Edit: On another note I was thinkin bout getting another motor and rebuilding it from the ground up with help from the forum. And during this time just focus on learnin the bike.

I understand not having the money and will do my best not to rag you too much but an air box can be had for cheap money and I might have one soon I can just give you.
I will do all I can to help you get your bike right with nature but, I am gonna make fun of your bike until it has an air box because that is what I do. I am an asshole after all. Razz

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 10:21 am

fasterspider wrote:

askin4disaster wrote:

I'm pretty tough skinned, rag away. Thanks for the advice though, I will work on getting an airbox back on before summer though.

-TJ

Edit: On another note I was thinkin bout getting another motor and rebuilding it from the ground up with help from the forum. And during this time just focus on learnin the bike.

I understand not having the money and will do my best not to rag you too much but an air box can be had for cheap money and I might have one soon I can just give you.
I will do all I can to help you get your bike right with nature but, I am gonna make fun of your bike until it has an air box because that is what I do. I am an asshole after all. Razz

I too am an asshole. And I have found through experience that people who are assholes, and like to admit it, usually tend to get along just fine. It's the ones who think their shit don't stink that are the problems. Rolling Eyes

How much do you think it would run me to rebuild one of these assuming a friend or two and I are doing the labor? I'm real, idk, "not sure" about this motor with the mileage it already has on it.

-TJ

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 10:31 am

Rebuilding an engine to stock specs can be done for a couple three hundred bucks if you are doing the work yourself.
But think thousands if you are going to build something like I built for my own bike.
New cam chains & guides, new primary chain and tensioners all the way around will run you that couple three hundred bucks and the gasket sets are another $200.00 +.
APE valve seals are cheap only costing $35.00 for 16 that you need.
You will most likely find at least one pair of rod bearings needing replacement too and they are about $20.00 a piece, not a pair.
Doing it the right way is the only way I do it, all out replacement of changable parts.
A new oil pump is always a good idea.
Money is tight and times are hard but a good running bike rebuilt by yourself is the most rewarding thing to feel. Wink

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 10:44 am

TJ ,

who is the manufacturer of that seat on your 900 ?

That tag should tell you something . TIA . Smile

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 10:45 am

if you need an airbox, I have a complete setup, with chrome covers from a 1980 900c..keep me in mind

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 4:24 pm

welcome to the site! yeah, i got ragged on real good when i got here for running(ruining) a cb750 nighthawk chopper. Its all good, just glad they havent asked me what kind of air cleaners i have yet lol...

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 8:26 pm

750chop wrote:

welcome to the site! yeah, i got ragged on real good when i got here for running(ruining) a cb750 nighthawk chopper. Its all good, just glad they havent asked me what kind of air cleaners i have yet lol...

Oh no....don't tell me..... <sigh>

Very Happy