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motion 08-31-2016 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Snapper33 (Post 9261511)
Motion, I passed on one of those little smokers this spring, which was street legal. I kick myself in the butt for that decision occasionally because I love 2-strokes. I have eight bikes and no more room, and I couldn't kick out any of my RD's or GT's.

Enjoy yours!

A few dealers are practically giving these things away. They've been sitting on them since '09. Anyone can PM me for more info.

Jeff Higgins 09-01-2016 04:10 PM

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MMiller 09-09-2016 08:42 PM

These were parked outside of Dues Ex in Venice beach. I thought they were very cool

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1473478709.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1473478736.jpg

Also like this sportster custom

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1473478795.jpg

Bill Douglas 09-09-2016 08:46 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1473479185.jpg

Joe Bob 10-04-2016 03:56 AM

About Us — Janus American Motorcycles

"murican made in Indiana....

motion 10-04-2016 07:29 AM

New BMW Racer:

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creaturecat 10-04-2016 09:19 AM

looks like a 40 year old Norton. haha.


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Flieger 10-05-2016 06:57 PM

not sure about the orange.

the bike is nice too.

Heel n Toe 10-13-2016 02:18 AM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1476350308.jpg

wayner 10-26-2016 06:18 PM

My son took the fairing off of our Ninja650 and look at what he found hiding underneath!

(Parallel twin that feels like a thumper, a twin or a high revving triple depending on RPM. Interesting engine characteristics.
Still some cleanup work to do).

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1477531085.jpg

yellowperil 10-27-2016 01:10 AM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1477555750.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1477555770.jpg

jhelgesen 10-27-2016 02:53 AM

Taking her to her first bike night tonight.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps4hcpy2x1.jpg

motion 05-03-2017 01:32 PM

Great prices on these old bikes.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1493843566.jpg

Don Ro 05-05-2017 01:28 PM

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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1494015902.jpg
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yellowperil 05-05-2017 01:33 PM

Thumbs up on those Bultacos!

Don Ro 05-05-2017 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowperil (Post 9577039)
Thumbs up on those Bultacos!

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wolds 05-06-2017 06:14 AM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1494076195.JPG

Bought this xs650 new in 79. Been working on transition to cafe bike for a few years now. Should be able to paint it over the winter to complete project. Currently running 750 top end with shell #1 cam.

Joeaksa 05-09-2017 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowperil (Post 9577039)
Thumbs up on those Bultacos!

Same here! Have always wanted one!

Don Ro 06-03-2017 01:59 AM

:cool:
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(use CC)

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yellowperil 08-20-2017 09:08 AM

I like this too!
 
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1503245272.jpg

GH85Carrera 08-20-2017 09:12 AM

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I saw this in the parking lot of a grocery store today. I know nothing about it except it is old.

HardDrive 08-20-2017 07:23 PM

Not old. They didn't change the basic design for over 50 years! I've got one. Royal Enfield Bullet. That probably an early 2000s model. Yup, they were still making bikes with drum brakes as late a 2006!

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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 9707264)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4fec5128d8.jpg

I saw this in the parking lot of a grocery store today. I know nothing about it except it is old.


HardDrive 08-20-2017 07:26 PM

My beast, 2004 model 500cc Bullet:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1503282385.jpg

Don Ro 08-20-2017 07:43 PM

^^^
How much power does your 500cc make?
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I have a 2014 Continental GT 535, BTW.

HardDrive 08-20-2017 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Ro (Post 9707987)
^^^
How much power does your 500cc make?
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I have a 2014 Continental GT 535, BTW.

Power unknown, but my ass dyno tells me its less than the 22 advertised hp. Its slow, but I've kept it. Love the thump of the single 500cc, bone simple to work on, looks nice as well.

I've been eyeing those Continental GTs.....

Don Ro 08-21-2017 08:10 AM

On mine I went 3T up in the rear in order for it to get out of its own way. Much too high geared.
Power Commander suited for the bike...it still could use a dyno tuning.
Mine's red but I like their latest green color better.
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Best forum for the RE that I've found,
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https://forum.classicmotorworks.com/

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porsche930dude 08-28-2017 07:00 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1503972054.jpg

Jeff Higgins 08-28-2017 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peteremsley (Post 9708424)

That thing is going to make a lot of noise while not going anywhere, and have one hell of a time stopping once it gets there.

MMiller 08-28-2017 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche930dude (Post 9718186)

I like!..

icemann427 08-28-2017 07:57 PM

My gosh, this thread is soooo awesome! I can't believe I waited 42 pages before I read it! Freaking incredible bikes! So much fun and beauty!

Do you think mine could be considered a cafe racer? I can go from cafe to cafe...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1503975458.jpg

epbrown 08-29-2017 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by peteremsley (Post 9718280)
that's cool. SR500?

The new SR400, done by a shop called Garage9 in France.


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