Motorcycles, lets see em.

[Baz]

Rick - those are pretty cool! Good job so far with the restoration. Agree about the used parts situation. Stuff just keeps going up while supply goes backwards.

Good luck with the rest of the work needed. Did you try to find any forums or FB groups for these 2 models you could join to aid with information? I am on one for my Interceptors and it's really helped me over the years.

Random from today:

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by Baz

Look what the Michelin Man just brought me.

I had a CB 350 like this one in high school, except it had a header. Bought it for $300 and sold it a couple of years later for $350.

$4,300 on BAT!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-honda-cb350-10/

[Baz]

Mine will never be as nice as that one on B.a.T., Rod but for what I paid for it I think should I ever sell I will make a decent profit.

Right now I just need to get it running again. I've never ridden one and am excited to have another riding option!

I'm working on my South Florida White RC26 today and making progress.

Fuel tank looking MUCH better and feel it can be used again....whew!

[ted]

A buddy just did a full restoration on this has some Jesse James history.

His entryway art.
Said it was a good bike in its time.

[Baz]

Working on these two right now. Both '87 RC26's.......

[carrera84]

1980 Z1000H

[Racerbvd]

One for Baz

[Baz]

Got the set of rebuilt carbs on this morning along with a new battery and a rectifier/regulator. Just running on a fuel bottle for now.

I bought this bike back in December in non-running condition, so am super stoked I finally got the time needed to get her going again.

I rebuilt the front brakes and the clutch hydraulics too. Next up is to re-install the fuel tank and then the fairings.

[MMiller]

This one followed me home recently, 1974 250CR MAG.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by MMiller

This one followed me home recently, 1974 250CR MAG.

Very cool little bike! Love it!

[dlockhart]

My 7hp TTR125 set up American Supercamp style to practice flat track skills in the back yard.

https://www.americansupercamp.com/ huge fun on small bikes

[Baz]

Anyone here mount and balance your own tires?

I will be doing these:





...........and just ordered this Bikemaster balance stand:

[908/930]

I am about to try a set, have new rubber for the F800GT sitting in the garage.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by 908/930

I am about to try a set, have new rubber for the F800GT sitting in the garage.

Let us know please how it goes.

I will post my experiences too. My tire change kit should be here tomorrow. Mostly levers but a few other items too.

The Bikemaster balancer won't be here until later in the month, which is OK, for now.

[Yorkie]

I have done it many times and each time I swear I’ll use a shop. Lube is your friend. I dilute a mixture of dish soap and water to make a slippery mess that helps the tire move around the rim when levering it on. It also helps sealing when inflating. You’ll need to place the rim onto carpet or some other surface to protect the finish and the disk. Get some rim protectors - nylon strips that you slip over the edge of the rim to protect it from tire lever gouges. Buy a harbor freight wheel stand for balancing. There are a lot of videos on YouTube. But like I said, once I start the process I regret it as I don’t have the fancy garage equipment for tire fitting. It can be physical work. Good luck.

[Dansvan]

WD40 for lube and tire beads for balance. Done

[Baz]

Thanks, Yorkie!

The advice I have seen was to use Windex in a spray bottle for lubrication. I have a lever set/kit coming today and also a Bikemaster balance stand on order.

Hopefully I won't regret trying to do it myself!!!

[908/930]

Take a look at installing motorcycle tires using zip ties, will try that.

[varmint]

Went muddling last weekend. Half the bike started to rattle loose. Time for a big service anyway.

[Baz]

My Bikemaster balance stand just arrived......