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Stomachmonkey posted this link in another thread. Hope he doesn't mind me posting here for cafe racer posterity...a great hour long read. Epic journey of a 19 y.o. kid on a 35 y.o. CB550.
Az to Ny on a 76 CB550 Cafe - ADVrider
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Mybe not a SOHC Honda but a very festive Goldwing...Merry Merry
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But the kid is epic and deserves his own thread.
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For god sake, quit digging up this thread!
If I bring home another bike the wife is going to kill me.
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Whats that jim? Sure is purdy...
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Megelli. 
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Thats ok around town... Anything bigger than a 250 will get me arrested...
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Still one of my favorites..............have three in my garage
 
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GB500? that is a SWEET ride.
i'd trade my ducati for one of those.
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It's well into spring...the steptwins are arriving home for the summer...time for me to retire to my sanctuary and get around to one of my projects...Cafe' Bueller
 Hacking away some of the plastic crap...   Gonna put the motor together this weekend...
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wow buddy, really damn good looking bike, Bimota Tesi 3D I must have gawked at it for over an hour. I thought to myself, this may be the closest I'll ever be so I better make with. suggest on it; kawasaki KLR 650 is a motorcycle from Kawasaki in Super-motard category. It is designed to move on to almost every type of surface. It has got thrilling and dynamic looks. It is priced at US $ 5999.
It features a strong and innovative Single cylinder, four-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC 651cc engine that generates awesome power and performance. Its Semi-double cradle frame made of high-tensile steel that makes it rock solid and provides great stability. Its long-travel suspensions ensure the riders comfort. It features 41mm telescopic fork with a UNI-TRAK® linkage system for rear to absorb all the shocks of bumpy ride. It has huge fuel tank so it can take you to far places easily without the tension of fuel. It has a huge fuel tank. Kawasaki KLR 650 is pretty decent in fuel economy and gives good adventure range. All this makes it ideal for adventure rides. KLR 650 also offers good wind protection. For Braking, dual-piston caliper gripping a 280mm and 240mm petal-style disc brakes for front and rear respectively. Its gross weight is 196 kg. It is available in Ebony, Candy Persimmon Red, Candy Thunder Black colors. Same colored Joe Rocket gear makes it even more versatile. Facts: Engine and transmission: Displacement: 651cc Engine type: Single cylinder, four-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC Compression ratio: 9.8:1 Bore x stroke: 100.0 x 83.0 mm Valves per cylinder: 4 Fuel system: Carburetor, Keihin CVK40 Ignition: Fully transistorized Gearbox: 5-speed Final drive: Chain Dimensions: Height: 1,349 mm Length: 2,296 mm Width: 960 mm Seat height: 889 mm Ground clearance: 211 mm Wheelbase: 1,481 mm Brakes and wheels: Frame type: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel Rake: 28.0° Front suspension: 41mm telescopic fork. Rear suspension: UNI-TRAK single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping Tires: Front: 90/90-21 Rear: 130/80-17 Brakes: Front: Single disc Rear: Drum brakes Physical capacities: Gross weight: 196 kg Fuel capacity: 23.08 L Color options: Ebony, Candy Persimmon Red, Candy Thunder Black |
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 from the Honda factory ! CB500
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I posted a bike that's up! Damn!!!!
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1986 Porsche 944 2.5l
