Anyone in to motorcycles?

SmokinDuck · 01-26-2009, 06:13 PM

I really dig older jap motorcycles. My last purchase was a 1974 RD 250 and I spent last summer getting it back on the road. I had purchased it from a guy in Iowa that had frankinbiked it. He had installed a dirt bike suspension on it, so I found a donor bike, did a lot of cleaning and some painting and in a couple of months had it running again.

It needs a little work yet. I have to replace the seat cover and fix the dents in the gas tank.

And a pic of my 84 RZ350 for fun.

newcigarz · 01-26-2009, 06:20 PM

Very nice.

My Duc. 696

01-26-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

Very nice.

My Duc. 696

Nice

Nick · 01-26-2009, 06:25 PM

I had an SV but had to sell it to help with school. My pops had a Duc 900 for awhile and that thing was eye opening.

Here's the SV

MedicCook · 01-26-2009, 06:26 PM

My father was a long time Harley biker who owned his own repair shop for a while.

01-26-2009, 06:36 PM

I rode a RD250 for a couple of years when they were new. Too light for the power and tires, IMHO.
Seriously, if you plan to ride it much, get rid of the under-the-pipe footpeg bracket. It hits the ground when you corner the bike hard and levers up the back tire.

floydpink · 01-26-2009, 06:38 PM

I like motorcycles. i ride a 2000 FLSTF

01-26-2009, 06:41 PM

I hope you guys aren't the ones who ride down the highway pulling wheelies and standing up on the gas take going down interstate 10, dumb asses.

01-26-2009, 06:41 PM

Motorcycles are dangerous! You guys is crajeeeeee!

newcigarz · 01-26-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JKim

Motorcycles are dangerous! You guys is crajeeeeee!

C'mon you should try it sometime.

01-26-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

C'mon you should try it sometime.

Imma stick to my Big Wheels and Green Machines!

(Jennings GP)

01-26-2009, 07:13 PM

I'm going to get my self an SV soon, I just keep pushing it off being a cheap skate.

I love riding, this summer I had a 06 GSXR 750 to borrow and had a blast while it wasn't my favorite bike.

I fully enjoy riding and am the owner of a 84 honda magna 750cc (unsure how long i'll keep her)

Sauer Grapes · 01-26-2009, 07:22 PM

My first bike was a restored '75 RD250. White tank with red and black stripes. Looked freaking awesome!

Ratters · 01-26-2009, 07:47 PM

Good to see other bikers and trackday whores here.

That RZ350 makes me

My Mille:

My ZX-9 I'm probably gonna be selling cause of the house buying. Great bike though:

And my SV650. Holy hell I freakin love this bike:

HK3- · 01-26-2009, 08:08 PM

Like the bikes fellas!

I'm picking up a KTM 525 Supermoto in the next few months.

Nick · 01-26-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

And my SV650. Holy hell I freakin love this bike:

You're telling me I miss my bike on a daily basis. I'm thinking about getting a VFR when I graduate.

smokeyandthebandit05 · 01-26-2009, 08:47 PM

Im actually helpin a friend rebuild a 70 somethin RD250. Anyone know of a good place to get parts and stuff for it?

As for my bike, all I got is this...

1999 KTM 125 SX

I got a little messy puttin gas in it

HK3- · 01-26-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

Im actually helpin a friend rebuild a 70 somethin RD250. Anyone know of a good place to get parts and stuff for it?

As for my bike, all I got is this...

1999 KTM 125 SX

I got a little messy puttin gas in it

Nice bike! Buddy of mine has one like that. Tough little joker!

This is similar to the one I'm looking at -

Prospector · 01-26-2009, 08:52 PM

2002 FXDL and a 2008 FLHTCU

SmokinDuck · 01-26-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

Im actually helpin a friend rebuild a 70 somethin RD250. Anyone know of a good place to get parts and stuff for it?

As for my bike, all I got is this...

1999 KTM 125 SX

I got a little messy puttin gas in it

What parts do you need?

Here is a great place to start...

http://www.hvccycle.com/

You guys all have some very nice bikes. I've got an 86 Interceptor too but can't find a picture right now.

01-26-2009, 06:13 PM	#1
SmokinDuck Nuts I tell ya. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ND Posts: 129 Trading: (1)	Anyone in to motorcycles? I really dig older jap motorcycles. My last purchase was a 1974 RD 250 and I spent last summer getting it back on the road. I had purchased it from a guy in Iowa that had frankinbiked it. He had installed a dirt bike suspension on it, so I found a donor bike, did a lot of cleaning and some painting and in a couple of months had it running again. It needs a little work yet. I have to replace the seat cover and fix the dents in the gas tank. And a pic of my 84 RZ350 for fun.

01-26-2009, 06:20 PM	#2
newcigarz Smoke and Mirrors Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the bottom shelf Posts: 3,139 Trading: (15)	Re: Anyone in to motorcycles? Very nice. My Duc. 696

01-26-2009, 06:25 PM	#4
Nick Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: That's confidential Location: Cali Posts: 623 Trading: (4)	Re: Anyone in to motorcycles? I had an SV but had to sell it to help with school. My pops had a Duc 900 for awhile and that thing was eye opening. Here's the SV

01-26-2009, 06:26 PM	#5
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Anyone in to motorcycles? My father was a long time Harley biker who owned his own repair shop for a while.

01-26-2009, 06:36 PM	#6
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone in to motorcycles? I rode a RD250 for a couple of years when they were new. Too light for the power and tires, IMHO. Seriously, if you plan to ride it much, get rid of the under-the-pipe footpeg bracket. It hits the ground when you corner the bike hard and levers up the back tire.

01-26-2009, 06:38 PM	#7
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Anyone in to motorcycles? I like motorcycles. i ride a 2000 FLSTF __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

01-26-2009, 06:41 PM	#8
piperman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone in to motorcycles? I hope you guys aren't the ones who ride down the highway pulling wheelies and standing up on the gas take going down interstate 10, dumb asses.

01-26-2009, 06:41 PM	#9
JKim Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone in to motorcycles? Motorcycles are dangerous! You guys is crajeeeeee!

01-26-2009, 07:13 PM	#12
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone in to motorcycles? I'm going to get my self an SV soon, I just keep pushing it off being a cheap skate. I love riding, this summer I had a 06 GSXR 750 to borrow and had a blast while it wasn't my favorite bike. I fully enjoy riding and am the owner of a 84 honda magna 750cc (unsure how long i'll keep her)

01-26-2009, 07:22 PM	#13
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Anyone in to motorcycles? My first bike was a restored '75 RD250. White tank with red and black stripes. Looked freaking awesome!

01-26-2009, 07:47 PM	#14
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Anyone in to motorcycles? Good to see other bikers and trackday whores here. That RZ350 makes me My Mille: My ZX-9 I'm probably gonna be selling cause of the house buying. Great bike though: And my SV650. Holy hell I freakin love this bike:

01-26-2009, 08:08 PM	#15
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Anyone in to motorcycles? Like the bikes fellas! I'm picking up a KTM 525 Supermoto in the next few months.

01-26-2009, 08:47 PM	#17
smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: Anyone in to motorcycles? Im actually helpin a friend rebuild a 70 somethin RD250. Anyone know of a good place to get parts and stuff for it? As for my bike, all I got is this... 1999 KTM 125 SX I got a little messy puttin gas in it __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

01-26-2009, 08:52 PM	#19
Prospector I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Arizona's beautiful Verde Valley Posts: 2,500 Trading: (11)	Re: Anyone in to motorcycles? 2002 FXDL and a 2008 FLHTCU