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- REED - 06-03-2009

needs a front brake - old one ceased up, and has been removed. he said he rode it on Sunday and the battery was dead last night so that can't be good.

Speedometer cable needs to be replaced

there was some electrical tape around the spark plug wires, where the previous owner had "changed" them - I don't know what that was about

it was dark so I couldn't get that good of a look at it, paint seemed in good condition, just some rust on the chrome around the turn signals and such

- .RJ - 06-03-2009

How much did he want for it? I'm interested....

- REED - 06-03-2009

he was asking $1500 - anything less and he would just keep it and work on it himself - just hasn't had the time

- .RJ - 06-03-2009

$1500? Meh.

- REED - 06-04-2009

REED Wrote:As far as helmets go - what are yous guys thoughts on the ones with the little flip down sunglass-ish shield. It seems like a great idea to me cause I don't think any of my sunglasses will fit under a helmet and I would rather not have to stop and put them on whenever the sun was in my eyes.

its called the "SpeedView" on Scorpions - an internal retractable light smoke sun visor that eases eye strain instantly in varying light conditions without changing face shields

anyone have any thoughts on this helmet feature?

I haven't been able to find another company that has it, so I guess I'll try that scorpion on again

I really just need to farkin pick one already

Re: gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob - REED - 06-08-2009

welp, I picked up the CB350 on Friday.

the bike had been sitting for a couple years so I need to get it on a charger and it seems as the fuel has gone bad. So i'l have to drain the tank.

Other than that it seems to be in great condition, well at least for a bike that is 37 years old - jesus that seems a lot older than I thought, haha.

Whats the deal with getting it inspected? I'm going to the DMV today to title it, but where the hell do you take a 40 year old bike to get inspected?

Re: gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob - CaptainHenreh - 06-08-2009

Regarding CB350 inspection:

You don't. Get antique tags.

Re: - Apoc - 06-08-2009

REED Wrote:
REED Wrote:As far as helmets go - what are yous guys thoughts on the ones with the little flip down sunglass-ish shield. It seems like a great idea to me cause I don't think any of my sunglasses will fit under a helmet and I would rather not have to stop and put them on whenever the sun was in my eyes.

its called the "SpeedView" on Scorpions - an internal retractable light smoke sun visor that eases eye strain instantly in varying light conditions without changing face shields

anyone have any thoughts on this helmet feature?

I haven't been able to find another company that has it, so I guess I'll try that scorpion on again

I really just need to farkin pick one already

Some HJC models now have them.

Re: Re: - CaptainHenreh - 06-08-2009

Apoc Wrote:Some HJC models now have them.

True story, I tried one on yesterday.

Re: gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob - Kaan - 06-08-2009

Everyone i talked to about the Scorpion 1000... they said the flip down sunglasses didnt come down far enough to really be effective, and if it really came down low enough, it would probably cut your face up in an accident.

Re: gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob - Mike - 06-08-2009

REED Wrote:I need to get a new battery and it seems as the fuel has gone bad. So i'l have to clean the carbs.

FTFY. Congrats on the purchase... Be safe!

Re: gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob - G.Irish - 06-09-2009

REED Wrote:welp, I picked up the CB350 on Friday.

the bike had been sitting for a couple years so I need to get it on a charger and it seems as the fuel has gone bad. So i'l have to drain the tank.

Other than that it seems to be in great condition, well at least for a bike that is 37 years old - jesus that seems a lot older than I thought, haha.

Whats the deal with getting it inspected? I'm going to the DMV today to title it, but where the hell do you take a 40 year old bike to get inspected?

Oh man, f'ing sweet choice. Got any pics? And where'd you find it?

Re: gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob - REED - 06-09-2009

Mike Wrote:
REED Wrote:I need to get a new battery and it seems as the fuel has gone bad. So i'l have to clean the carbs.

FTFY. Congrats on the purchase... Be safe!

haha thanks - one step at a time, anyway

here are some of the pictures from the previous owner

[Image: 1972hondacb3501.jpg]

[Image: 1972hondacb3502.jpg]

[Image: 1972hondacb3503.jpg]

[Image: 1972hondacb3504.jpg]

[Image: 1972hondacb3505.jpg]

[Image: 1972hondacb3506.jpg]

the bike was found up in Delaware, near Ocean City.

9286 Miles, so its barely broken in :thumbup:

oh and don't worry that god-forsaken bitch bar is coming off ASAP

Re: gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob - .RJ - 06-09-2009

Let me know if you need help getting that thing running. If the fuel has gone bad the carbs have to come apart... fucking POS CV carbs too. Ugh.

Re: gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob - BLINGMW - 06-10-2009

REED Wrote:oh and don't worry that god-forsaken bitch bar is coming off ASAP
yeah wow that is impressive! :lol:

Re: gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob - REED - 06-15-2009

busy day

I drained the tank today, cleaned the float bowls and got a new battery.

the bowls were surprizingly clean, but I'm thinking the rest of the carbs will probably need a once over?

the little filtery thing in the petcock was kinda fuxord. It's all squashed. So that could be another issue - all in good time.

Hopefully with the new battery, new gas and some semi-clean carbs it will run tomorrow.

oh and I also delivered as promised - bitch-bar is off. the bike already looks 10x better. If I'm not off riding around tomorrow Ill clean it up and take some new pictures.

Re: gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob - .RJ - 06-15-2009

Take the jets out of the carbs, soak them in simple green, rinse them out and blow them clear with compressed air.

Re: gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob - REED - 06-24-2009

a firend of mine is looking into bikes

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/1237177317.html

thoughts?

Re: gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob - CaptainHenreh - 06-24-2009

REED Wrote:a firend of mine is looking into bikes

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/1237177317.html

thoughts?

You know, Kaan loves(ed) his FZR, and I guess they're a decent starter bike but they do have a weird problem that happens with *some* clutches, their tire sizes are funky, but otherwise I guess it's ok. Price is right.

Re: gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob - Kaan - 06-26-2009

CaptainHenreh Wrote:
REED Wrote:a firend of mine is looking into bikes

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/1237177317.html

thoughts?

You know, Kaan loves(ed) his FZR, and I guess they're a decent starter bike but they do have a weird problem that happens with *some* clutches, their tire sizes are funky, but otherwise I guess it's ok. Price is right.

finding rear tires are a pain. and the clutch problem can be avoided by using the clutch as little as possible Wink just dont pull in the clutch when you are slowing down until you "need" it. high revs + pulling in the clutch = 3 pieces welding themselves together.