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+1 on that bought one of those Chinese 150 cc jobies a couple seasons ago brand new for pennies. the wiring sucks, the hoses they used are a joke, the fit and finish ... terrible. That being said once I tightens a few connectors with a pair of pliers and bought 3 bucks worth of fuel and...

Here you go Been sitting a long time. At minimum ... - pull the carbs and clean them thoroughly. really pay attention to the jets - flush the tank and check the condition. might need to deal with rust in there - check and lube all cables - grease all fittings - change out those tires...

Here's my fix Ok so I decided that if I was going to drop 70 bucks on a replacement OEM only to have the same potential problem then that wasn't going to work for me. I'm not ready to drop 400 bucks on rearsets so here's the interim fix: 2 leftover passenger pegs from a 1979 Yamaha xs1100...

Respectfully disagree after my right peg developed a stress crack at the hinge pin and broke apart. I stand on my pegs from time to time to stretch for a second but my ride has not been down and I rarely scrape them to the tune of perhaps once or twice on the left side in a U-turn. Yes I...

+1 on that Just put a pair of these on this season and love their grip. Of course I was replacing the original tires and was never happy with them so take my opinion with a grain of salt until I put some real miles on the avons ...... if it ever stops raining in mid-state IL ...... I swear I...

I can't believe this isn't a more common problem but that second option for a 140 bucks I may just take the plunge and try them out. I wonder where they measure the dimensions at .... I'm thinking the 35mm may fit but I'm gonna get the digital calipers out tomorrow and do some measuring. I...

No I meant I figured out you were talking about Norman Hydes. Like .. geesh dumbass you know what NH stands for. I am curious about the seating position. I'm 5'7" and do a lot of long distance. I'm one of those weirdos that finds the stock setup very comfortable but if it's not TOO much...

nevermind .. got it ..... :o

NH? That sounds more up my alley. I prefer to NOT have to use an all metal one if possible but I'm leary of purchasing an oem replacement.

Anyone got a line on aftermarket footpegs for 06' Bonnies? My right side peg developed a visible crack and when I parked it to investigate, it snapped off in my hand .... Been searching forums, ebay, google .. not coming up with any definate answers.

Forgot to mention I have about 700 bucks in it TOTAL ...... Runs perfect now. It actually had a layer of gasoline turned varnish that literally protected the tank from rust .... now getting it out of the carbs ... that's another story.

Hey guys just thought I'd share a 9 month project with you all. I drug these two 79 xs1100 specials out of a barn last fall. The first of two is complete. Not so much of a restore as a refresh .. The before and after pics can be seen here but here's a small taste. Before: .... and...

Wow Very nice ..... I have a Bonnie Black so I'm NOT biased and I still think that Red/Black combo is arguably the best looking color scheme. Did that price include your shipping? Sounds like a fair buy to me too. Nice find

That is the sweetest cb70 I've ever seen ..... HANDS DOWN!!!!! :worthy: Those lines are ..................... well ........... PERFECT!

you know ...... I knew better than to click but it's kinda like a solar eclipse. You know you're going to burn your eyes out but you look anyway :eeek:

That seat is going to look sweet!!!!! I'm checking this thread daily now just to watch the progress. (and get ideas of course)

That paint job looks fantastic!!!!! Did you paint that outside? Is that lacquer cans I see in the background of your pics?

:eek: That's your website????? Sweet!!! I'm joining now ....

Yeah don't you just love that stepped seat????? Man that is FUGLY!!!!!!!! :headbang2:

A guy I work with came up the other day and said "Hey you like old bikes right ... Would you mind taking a couple off my hands"? He then proceeds to give me two complete 1979 Yamaha xs1100 specials. They don't run and have been sitting in a shed for almost 20 years but the engines are not...

He wins ............... :fight:

Too Bad for them You mean those choppers came with those chicks???????? :lol: somebody got hosed .......

+ 1 on the swiss army backpack I use this same backpack I got at Sams Club. I'm in IT and have to carry my laptop back and forth to work. It has enough space to stuff my riding gear into as well accept for helmet of course.

Ditto It's like machine shop porn .................... The brackets you did for LS1 were about as basic as I've ever seen you do but it's oh so perfect!!!! My wife thinks I'm nuts for going on and on about a "stupid piece of metal" ............ :D