Holy Smokes!
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Holy Smokes!
Watch these old antiques rise again in glory.
The pounding cadence of their engines is only rivaled by the generous outpouring of smoke and fumes . . ..
It makes one wonder what it was like to ride one of these machines when it was new and times were different.
The pounding cadence of their engines is only rivaled by the generous outpouring of smoke and fumes . . ..
It makes one wonder what it was like to ride one of these machines when it was new and times were different.
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If at first you don't succeed then try, try again!
Honda reliability and longevity speaks for itself . . ..
That which does not glitter may just be dirty gold.
Honda reliability and longevity speaks for itself . . ..
That which does not glitter may just be dirty gold.
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One never knows what they'll find Under the Sheets
CT90(?) Shown here with Honda's updated version with lighter gas tank and battery (outside the box) CHEERS young man, your chariot rolls once more!
Amazing
Jge64/Glen, for fun....how would one go about cleaning this antique?
For starters, Run it under Niagara Falls? Sit/dry. Grab handfuls of steel wool, sandpaper, both and Go at it. Then what? Too much work! $$$ Time. Younger...a great find and Fun hobby to adopt (or is that adapt to?)
I'll stick with Honda's battery "hidden in-a-box" model(s).
Thanks for bringing it OldG!
CT90(?) Shown here with Honda's updated version with lighter gas tank and battery (outside the box) CHEERS young man, your chariot rolls once more!
Amazing
Jge64/Glen, for fun....how would one go about cleaning this antique?
For starters, Run it under Niagara Falls? Sit/dry. Grab handfuls of steel wool, sandpaper, both and Go at it. Then what? Too much work! $$$ Time. Younger...a great find and Fun hobby to adopt (or is that adapt to?)
I'll stick with Honda's battery "hidden in-a-box" model(s).
Thanks for bringing it OldG!
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Your welcome!I'll stick with Honda's battery "hidden in-a-box" model(s).
Thanks for bringing it OldG!
But wait . . . don't touch that dial . . . a truly amazing mystery of the past is unveiled . . . beyond belief . . . it really did happen . . . and you can see it now!
Watch this.
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I would remove all the painted parts and strip the paint with baking soda blast or aircraft paint remover. And the frame too, then repaint and rebuild.
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If only the industry didn't pay so much attention to acceleration times, and kept some decent rotating weight on the crankshafts. All those older bikes are delightful because they had decent flywheels, I remember scratching my head not understanding why the old Enfield, BSA and Norton singles had the ease and character they did ..... while the newer 250/441 BSAs back then were so harsh. All was due to a desire to make the engine quickly transition from idle to rev - thus negating all but the lightest flywheel possible. None of the newer "retro-classics" capture the older bikes they intend to replicate for this same reason. I know there are other factors - but I wish someone made a new 600-750cc twin with a decent flywheel .... a flathead would really be nice. JMO, probably very flawed.Old Grinner wrote:Watch these old antiques rise again in glory.
The pounding cadence of their engines is only rivaled by the generous outpouring of smoke and fumes . . ..
It makes one wonder what it was like to ride one of these machines when it was new and times were different.
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Wait ..... Are the Urals like that ? Has anyone actually rode or owned one of them ?
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And let's not forget the dirt bikes . . ..
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The CR500 that just won't quit. If you have a sensitive stomach or are afraid of heights you may not want to watch this.
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^^ I tailgated. What F u n! Ahh, to be young. I would give this a go! Love the Hip action in mid air - Whoopee e e e e e e e
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Old Grinner wrote:The CR500 that just won't quit. If you have a sensitive stomach or are afraid of heights you may not want to watch this.
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