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Frankenbike

2008-04-07T03:43:59Z

Well, I bought my first bike about two weeks ago for $200. It's a 1982 Honda CB 650 Nighthawk SC. The guy who sold it to me tried to turn it into a custom job, by chopping the back off and welding on the back end and fender from a Harley Sportster. He intended to build this as a bike for his wife. He has also cut the tank with a welder, in an attempt to make the bike (and tank) look more 'wasp-waisted'. The welds on the tank still aren't sealed, so I would have to take it to a welder to get this done. Otherwise, I would need to get another gas tank. The guy suggested either a Harley Sportster tank, or simply a Nighthawk tank.

In the ad, the guy told me that all the bike really needed was a paint job for the frame...which seemed perfect for me since I am getting into doing murals on motorcycles (gas tanks, fenders, etc.) as well as helmets. He welded some custom handlebars for the bike which he thought looked cool, but I don't understand how they would work since they block the ignition lock.

I have also noticed that some other parts of the bike are missing, such as the speedometer/ tachyometer instrument panel.

Of course, half the Bike's engine is removed and is currently sitting in a box in the shed...along with the bike itself. However, in order to paint the frame of the bike, I will have to remove the rest of the engine (the bottom half) myself (or hopefully with some help).

I also recieved a Clymer shop manual for Honda CB fours along with the bike. I suppose this isn't as good as the owner's manual itself but it's better than nothing. The manual actually seems quite comprehensive. However, since I know very little about motorcycle mechanics it seems like quite a daunting task.

When I recieved the bike, I paid $200 in cash for it...yet neglected to get a reciept or the ownership papers for the bike. I called the guy who sold the bike to me right away, informing him of this. He told me that he would either mail the ownership to me, or mail a complex reciept to me...which would permit me to get the bike registered.

I have done quite a bit of research in regards to buying a motorcycle, especially a 'first bike'. One authour warned against the 'false economy' of purchasing a cheap 'fix-up' model, since it would cost more to repair a $200 'as is' bike than it would cost to buy a $2,000 used model that had been certified. I can certainly understand the reasoning behind this, since I must now not only purchase all the tools and parts required to get the bike up and running, but I must also invest the time to take apart the engine, paint the frame, and put the engine (and the bike) back together. Not to mention the fact that I will be effectively learning as I go.

However, even though the investment in tools and equipment for repair and maintenance of the bike might cost as much as another bike...I expect that I could save as much money by learning to do my own maintenance and repair myself. Also, if I want to get into the business of custom motorcycle murals I should become familar with disassembling and reassembling the engine in order to paint the frames of any potential customers I might have.

I can't really say that this bike is a 'rip off', since for $200 the bike is worth the cost of the tires alone. It would certainly be useful as a 'parts bike', since most of the peices of the bike seem to be there.

However, if I don't recieve the ownership/ reciept in the mail, I doubt it would be legally rideable.

Still, for a mere $200 it will be worth the experience just to custom paint the bike with a kick-ass paint job/ mural and reassemble the bike as a 'show bike'. Not to mention the experience I will get in disassembling, cleaning, tweaking, and reassembling the engine.

I am thinking of covering the tank, front and rear fender with H.R. Giger murals. However as this is my first bike (and I am bound to drop or crash it) I might want to start with something simpler, such as a flame job/ pinstripes, and so forth.

Ideally though, I would love to be able to ride this motorcycle as my first bike.

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2005 Suzuki GSX bright red 2400 miles for sale philadelphia

2007-10-08T20:30:33Z

hey all, got a beautiful bike in great condition, was bought in june and ridden through august when i had to leave the country sooner then expected, well seems as if i will be gone longer than expected so its for sale, for more info please email me , slik1700@hotmail.com, Brian

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Check Out This Great Idea I Had!!!!!

2007-08-11T07:12:32Z

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---DIRECTIONS -----
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Step 3) Save your new notepad file as a .txt file. If you want to do your postings in different settings, you'll always have this file to go back to.
Step 4) Use Netscape or Internet explorer and try searching for various newsgroups (on-line forums, message boards, chat sites, discussions.)
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**JUST MAKE SURE ALL THE ADDRESSES ARE CORRECT. **
HOW IT WORKS:
Out of 200 postings, say I receive only 5 replies (a very low example).
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San Diego

2007-05-04T14:29:12Z

This is a roll call for San Diego. I started riding down here 11 yrs ago and have seen a very well organized city of riders fall into disarray. Time to bring some unity back to the crowd. If you are at Pendleton or south you are in the area. Let's go wreak some havoc on the mountains!

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Vermont KLR riders?

2007-02-01T02:32:37Z

Getting excited about gearing up for a trip. I know there are plenty of sites explaining the gps,acc. lighting, panniers, racks, moving fuses etc... I want to ride! Any dual sport rides, clubs in the Vermont area? Have not found any yet. Thanks Dean

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Hi all

2006-11-27T07:41:08Z

I've been slack and and just added an extract from my old site to my blog.

Feel free to check it out and educate me I've finally decided to start putting in to tribe :)

Sorry if this post is in the wrong place ;)

Mike

Later I'll add some of my old street bike pics too!

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My 2000 ZX9R ninja for sale

2006-08-10T19:18:25Z

Hi Folks, I love the thing but its gotta go, so if you want it gimmi a shout!

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My first steeet bike, a tatle of Passion and Longing

2006-05-22T20:08:24Z

Ah, my first Big Bike, a 1976 XS650 I bought the Very Next Day after I got out of the military. Wrecked it 4 months later, rode it to its death hitting a station wagon in an intersection. Well, the wreck was a bummer but at least the insurance got am a better looking brand new 1977, dark blue tank with gold accents.

But then this hot Malaysian girl I went up the the Fresno mountains, jumped a fence e, and did what your people SHOULD be doing instead of working. Lo and behold, when I returned, all there was left was the flattened aluminum can that I had leaned the kickstand onto.

I never had sex after that without having my XS650 within 5 feet of me. Sure it made some things awkward, but a man's bike is his castle.

Anybody ever ride one of the three cylinder XS750's of the same era? (Probably not, you're probably all young punk kids who think baby Kawasakis are born with 4 cylinders not three.) But those Yamaha triples were some Smooth Mother Humpers, glidin' through gears and coasting on those Teflon forks.

Patrick, blindly following Bush straight into hell
Fresno, CA

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Newbie

2006-04-29T03:21:49Z

I have recently been interested in Sports Bikes. Just haven't had the time or the money to get one (for that matter a license)

What would be a good starter bike if I were ever to get one?

Jay

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Ninja 600R ??!?!

2006-04-28T02:01:44Z

Just wondering?
Does anyone know of a site or person that i can get some good parts for my ninja 600R 2000. I definetly need an aftermarket exhaust mabe micron or yoshimura or mulli. Something....even a slip on pipe would be alright for the time being. Please don't hesitate t post if you know something. Thanks any help will be unduly appreciated!

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Ride for Peace

2006-04-27T03:00:49Z

Me and My Friend JJ will start our tour arround the world on 1st May 2006, We will very happy to meet all of you

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almost done now

2006-04-10T18:07:02Z

Hey ya'll well my custom 77 honda 750four chopper is almost done thinking about taking some nice trips when i get it done.......I still have a few thinngs left like the finish welding on my frame and what not. The brother hood I have missed out on for years has come back around and every one is jumping in to help me get it done.....(warm and fuzzy).....barf ..lolbut any ways I hope you are all doing well with your lives. I will have to post some pics of my new bike here when it is done I will make sure to put alot of (progress) pics in too...Yes to all of the women ther are some of my club brothers on there bent over and stuff so dont drool on your screens or you will get shocked...Well love peace and chicken grease

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patrs for less....

2006-02-07T20:13:48Z

If you are looking for some good parts for your bike and you cant afford new or you cant get new factory parts you should check out the rice paddy. It is an awesome place with every thing you could want for you vintage rice or even newer modles. It is an in door bike salvage yard in Columbus Ohio with tons of parts.. If they dont have the part you need on site then they will sorce it down for you....Thier address 1454 North Grant avenue Columbus Ohio......Ph.# 1-877-460-1404......web add is www.ricepaddy.com......Now I know I know it is stupid to put shameless plugs on here but I am telling you these guys are good plus they sre connected to different places all over the U.S. so if you need it they can tell you where to pick it up close to you....good luck on your hunt and keep the shiny side up.

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Any of you guys live in Los Angeles?

2005-12-13T22:48:34Z

I'm tired of going to these weekly bike meets here in Los Angeles only to see new GSXR's. I want to start a weekly meeting for vintage, rat & streetfighter bikes here in Los Angeles.

Anyone interested let me know.
83GS1100E@gmail.com

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Congratulations!

2005-10-20T14:17:44Z

Rev. Theodore here== new member & wanted to congratulate builder of "Wodden Bike" for job well done==

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New motorcycle tribe

2005-08-26T06:37:58Z

I just started a new tribe that centers around Harley riders in northern Cali. I'm not a Harley or nothing type but wanted to talk with other like minded riders. Pedal scrappers are more than welcome and really the tribe, (I hope) is more about where good spots are and what events are going on.
ANY input will be helpfull and I hope to see you there.
Travel Easy,
LittleMIke

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New Member Introduction... Hello Everyone

2005-08-19T15:16:56Z

Hello everyone, I just joined tribe.net and this particular tribe caught my interest.

I am a fairly new rider, as I've only been riding street bikes for about five months now. I haven't gotten into stunting or anything yet, mainly because I want to develop my skills before I try to do anything to crazy and end up hurting myself.

Currently I own a 1999 Suzuki Katana 600 which I've had for almost four months. Before that I had a 1995 Yamaha XJ600S Seca II which was an alright starter bike, but I grew tired of it very quickly.

I enjoy going fast, probably more often than I should, and tend to use riding as a way to blow off steam and get inside my own head. I do a lot of 2up riding with my fiance also, but I tend to be a much more reserved rider when I have her with me.

I don't know how often I'll be getting on here, so I apologize in advance if someone does not get a reply for awhile. Sometime either near the end of next riding season, or spring 2007 I plan to pickup a supersport bike, and would like to hear which ones others are happy with.

At the moment I am leaning towards either a CBR 600 F4i, ZX6R, or a GSXR 600... in that order of preference. The gixxer is on the bottom of my list mainly because it seems like every squid around where I live runs out and buys a gixxer, and I'm sick of seeing them all of the time.

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New to the Tribe

2005-08-07T17:35:44Z

Just joined this tribe, So what does everyone ride here. I ride a flat black 93 fzr 1000

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Music?

2005-08-05T07:41:27Z

After almost 20 years of riding I have the answer to my lack of tunes. A few weeks back I bought an I pod shuffle headphones in my helmet I took off. my music no skipping no commercials!!!!!!! and I can skip a song(s). What more could a man ask for???

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Newbee

2005-08-04T11:34:56Z

Hey, new here! So, who's crazy and who's not?

-JC

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hey guys...check out my new bike !

2005-08-04T07:16:26Z

I bought this special edition R1 few days ago, it has 186 hp, it's a monster, period.
it's the fastest machine ever made and i just fell in love !
what u guys think?
it's the bike on the main photo

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CB1000

2005-06-14T06:23:41Z

Hey guys,

Does anyone have access to CB1000 '94 parts and accessories? Just want to improve the looks of my naked bike.

Thanks

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buying a bike

2005-05-13T16:35:33Z

I question about buying a bike it will be my first bike I was wondering what woudl be better. A buy a bike from a dueler or B buy a bike from a privet party what woudl be better and if I buy a buy from a privet party and there something wrong with it are bike eassy ro work on..

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bike question

2005-04-06T00:51:59Z

whats up all of you I have been thinking of getting a bike for sometime now I have not really road one much so I wanted to know from you expert bikers what would be a good bike to start to learn on and thats woudl fit me well. I am 6'3" 220lb something I can handle but still look good on I dont wnat to look like one of the beers in the circus, so any input would be nice thanks guys.

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hey yall

2005-03-25T15:58:59Z

hey i know im the new guy but i need some help. I've searched every where for a motor for my bike and i cant come up with one. so if you guys can help please do, its a 1982 honda 750 nite hawk and i will take either a 750 or a 900 motor for it i need help plus im looking for a rear swing arm,wheel and front end(forks brakes wheel etc. ) from a hurcane or the new cbr to mate to it thanks

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WHAT'S UP Y'ALL?

2005-03-25T01:45:55Z

check out wolfbang photos, not bad young man, not bad!!!!

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Hi all

2005-03-25T01:37:27Z

New to the tribe - invited
My profile contains some pics that might interest you - feel free to vent you hate/love of any of them.
It is a pleasure to meet you all.

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fearless

2005-02-01T04:10:41Z

I always wanted to ride street bikes, but was overcome with fear at high speeds. Finally, about a year and a half ago I completely wiped out. My helmet was destroyed and I broke some fingers and ribs, but it changed the way I look at things. Maybe I was just lucky, but somehow it seems like it just isn't so frightening anymore.

Has everyone else had the same experience?

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How crazy????

2005-01-12T19:57:01Z

Ok, so y'all aren't posting anything but we're supposed to be "crazy bikers only!" so complete this sentence....

"My friends are still talking about the time I..."

My friends are still talking about the time I spent an entire summer carting two dogs around on my motorcycle. One in a milk crate and the other in a back-pack made for babies. People had to look twice to make sure it wasn't an infant I was endangering!

Perhaps not the crazy you had in mind..?

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Feel free to add pics.....

2004-06-30T02:33:29Z

Let's see what you ride !

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***< STREET BIKES >***'s topics - tribe.net

Frankenbike

2005 Suzuki GSX bright red 2400 miles for sale philadelphia

Check Out This Great Idea I Had!!!!!

San Diego

Vermont KLR riders?

Hi all

My 2000 ZX9R ninja for sale

My first steeet bike, a tatle of Passion and Longing

Newbie

Ninja 600R ??!?!

Ride for Peace

almost done now

patrs for less....

Any of you guys live in Los Angeles?

Congratulations!

New motorcycle tribe

New Member Introduction... Hello Everyone

New to the Tribe

Music?

Newbee

hey guys...check out my new bike !

CB1000

buying a bike

bike question

hey yall

WHAT'S UP Y'ALL?

Hi all

fearless

How crazy????

Feel free to add pics.....

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