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AKRider
This Just In
Joined: Mar 01, 2008
Posts: 9
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:23 pm |
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Just picked up a bike I've always wanted -- an 81 750k project for $400. I spent all day Sat. trying to find a forum for helpful advice and was stoked to find you guys (gals) - I thought (for a while) the only thing out there was for the sohc people!!
whew!
Thanks in advance for all the advice getting this hunk-o-metal back on the road by spring! |
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fasterspider
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Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Posts: 9956
Location: Studio City, Kalifornicate, USA
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:27 pm |
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Welcome to DOHC Customs.
Anything I can do to help you with your K, I will be here. |
_________________ Ray #1 The fasterspider
You must have bumped your head
bakmanrayman@yahoo.com
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holysmokes
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Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Posts: 37017
Location: ridge road springfield nova scotia
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:47 pm |
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AlaskaGriz
On a roll
Joined: Nov 23, 2007
Posts: 156
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:50 pm |
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Hello AKRider and Welcome.
I have learned alot about these old bikes in the last 2 years and am right here in Anchorage. Nowhere near the level of experience of fasterspider but I sure don't mind meeting up and helping.
I also know some local resources who will work on older bikes for anything that is over your head or you don't have the tools for.
I sent you a PM and with my email address.
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_________________ 1981 CB900FD
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pd750
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Joined: Aug 01, 2007
Posts: 25069
Location: Waldron , Arkansas
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:29 pm |
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Welcome to the site AKRider ( to be ) ...
How long before Spring up there ?
We need a deadline to meet , ya know ... |
_________________ Please put the year and model of your bike in the signature section on your profile / member account page and set \"Always attach signature \" to YES . Just below the Reply box , check the box in front of \"Attach signature (signatures can be changed in profile)\" .
1982 CB750C (Sold) Haven\'t found another , yet . |
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OldTimer
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Joined: Aug 02, 2007
Posts: 10220
Location: Conroe, TX
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 4:36 pm |
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Let's get this party started! 8) |
_________________ 81 CB900C (Sold)
83 CB1000C |
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genesound
administrator
Joined: Jul 24, 2007
Posts: 44793
Location: Studio City, CA
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:34 pm |
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AKRider
This Just In
Joined: Mar 01, 2008
Posts: 9
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:58 pm |
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Thanks for all the offers of help!! Especially AlaskaGriz! This isn't my first project, but it is the first with four cylinders ..my last was a 69 Kawa**** H1 2-stroke triple - pretty far removed from DOHC 4-stroke, 4-cyl, yada yada yada. When I finally got that one going, I was scared to ride it due to the tediousness of the early Kaw electrical system - replacements were non-existent, etc... Glad to be back home with a Honda! |
_________________ 1981 cb750k Honda
2001 650gsa B*W |
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powerroy
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Joined: Jul 24, 2007
Posts: 1270
Location: Apache Junction, AZ
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 9:48 pm |
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Welcome I lived in Homer for several years, got tired of the long winters and ended up in Arizona 8) |
_________________ Sorry not working on bikes anymore, I do "pop" in every so often, be safe. |
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AlaskaGriz
On a roll
Joined: Nov 23, 2007
Posts: 156
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:39 pm |
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powerroy wrote: | Welcome I lived in Homer for several years, got tired of the long winters and ended up in Arizona 8) |
Smart man. I just need to figure out how to be here in the Summer and somewhere warmer in the Winter. I think it gets harder to put up with each year and I even do many winter sports.
One thing is for sure I have plenty of time to work on my bike.
Dave |
_________________ 1981 CB900FD
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AKRider
This Just In
Joined: Mar 01, 2008
Posts: 9
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:52 pm |
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Yeah, I got tired of the smog,crowds,crime,gangs, and you name it -- in SoCal and decided to to move up here. The only thing I miss from California is desert riding with my two boys.
I considered taking the Be Em Dub out today, -- trying to find a way to get to the main road via 1/4 mile of ice skating rink - without killing myself |
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pd750
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Joined: Aug 01, 2007
Posts: 25069
Location: Waldron , Arkansas
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Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:05 pm |
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AK ,
both smokes and myself had H1s ( mine was a ' 72 ).
I still have a reed induction set up for an H1 .
It's For Sale and reasonably priced , too ... |
_________________ Please put the year and model of your bike in the signature section on your profile / member account page and set \"Always attach signature \" to YES . Just below the Reply box , check the box in front of \"Attach signature (signatures can be changed in profile)\" .
1982 CB750C (Sold) Haven\'t found another , yet . |
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holysmokes
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Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Posts: 37017
Location: ridge road springfield nova scotia
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Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:28 pm |
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