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guitardo
Getting up steam
Joined: Jan 15, 2009
Posts: 35
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:38 pm |
 
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Hi,
An '83 CB1000 popped up on Phoenix craig's List several weeks ago. I have owned three V45 Magnas and I now have an '86 Shadow 1100 and a Harley but I've always wanted one of these. My job wasn't secure at the time so I just heaved a sigh and continued to browse.  A few days later, with my job situation now resolved, I mentioned the bike to my sweet wife who loves riding with me. She urged me to inquire about it so we sent off an email from her iphone.  When no response was forthcoming I assumed the bike was gone. 
A couple weeks later my wife spoted an email from the bike owner in her junk email folder. He had just discovered our email in his junk folder. 
I called him and bought the bike the next day. 
Here's the good: 8)
12,700 original miles
real nice paint
180lbs straight across, valves in spec
runs like a top 
Here's the not-so good:
oil filter bolt frozen - not a match for my chisel
front turn signal installed in the rear - So what, it works?
Carbs would over flow - time and Sea Foam fixed that
Tach screws missing or broken - installed new ones
wrong bolts holding brake pad retainer clip.
I replaced the rear brake pads and will rebuild the front calipers soon.
Clymer says don't try this at home. What is there to fear 
I'm looking forward to many more miles with my custom.
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Larry
"I´d rather have a free bottle in front of me than a pre-frontal lobotomy"
´81 CB650C
´83 CB1000C CUSTOM
'13 CB1100
´09 Bonneville T100
´95 FXD Super Glide
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D-Day
Here's Gumby!
Joined: Jul 23, 2007
Posts: 5668
Location: St Petersburg, FL
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Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:38 pm |
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Good score!
What does the manual say not to do at home? I suggest you start a new thread in the Technical Help section with the specific issue. And...check out the FSM in the Technical Documents section. |
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´81 CB900c Sold
2001 BMW K1200LT (RIP)
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holysmokes
Admin
Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Posts: 37017
Location: ridge road springfield nova scotia
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nbhab
Turbo-Powered Poster
Joined: Aug 09, 2007
Posts: 5810
Location: New Maryland, NB, CANADA
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Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:16 pm |
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Nice. Junk that damn clymer. |
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1982 CB900 Custom
Go Habs Go!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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krisj
Power Poster
Joined: Apr 14, 2008
Posts: 1200
Location: Quincy, FL, USA
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Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:50 pm |
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Welcome to the site! Make use of our technical documents section.
Oh yeah...pics please... |
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1982 CB 750 SC in Custom trim
1981 CB 900 C
1983 CB 1000 C |
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KOTA
Feel the Power
Joined: Jul 23, 2008
Posts: 777
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:52 pm |
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Welcome Larry! Fellow Zonie here, I'm in Gilbert.
There seems to be an influx of us zonies inhabiting this forum. I'd say almost enough to plan a meet and ride....?
Oh yeah, nice score. I've seen that bike on CL.
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1980 CB750C w/ 900 cams and Oil Cooler conversion.
"Even though I'm broke, I got a six pack of beer" - Hank III |
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OldTimer
Moderator
Joined: Aug 02, 2007
Posts: 10228
Location: Conroe, TX
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Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:50 am |
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Hey!
Cut the pictures out first!  |
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81 CB900C (Sold)
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lechy
Now you're talking
Joined: Jan 16, 2009
Posts: 93
Location: Thailand
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Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:30 pm |
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Hi, welcome home. The Clymer's is only good for putting under your side stand when checking the oil level. I have one for my Intruder and it tells more lies than a stopped watch.
BTW sweet ride. |
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Rats
Getting up steam
Joined: Jan 24, 2009
Posts: 11
Location: Toronto, Canada
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Loverly.
Gord  |
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'80 GL1100 Naked Wing, known as the 'FAT RAT'.
'77 GL1000 ... 'Rodwing'
'83 CX650E ... 'Nuther RAT'
The Original 'RAT' was an '82 CB900/1100F
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genesound
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Joined: Jul 24, 2007
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Location: Studio City, CA
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