I'll show you mine if you'll show me your's! PICTURE THREAD
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kinky stunt
Street Tracker
That's big and bouncy tits.
Anyone remember Hammer Mark's opal/tang from trashnet? That thing was like staring at the sun.
Anyone remember Hammer Mark's opal/tang from trashnet? That thing was like staring at the sun.
aleonet100
Two Stroke
Well after a year of rehab the 67 is ready for the “I’ll show you yours if you show me mine” thread instead of “The Project Zone.”
Took off just about everything except for the engine to thoroughly clean 44 years worth of grime. Changed all of the fluids of course. Took apart the carbs several times and got those clean as a whistle. New fuel lines, plugs, gaiters, exhaust pipes, tubes and tires. Seat padding replaced. (With layers of carpet padding for now. Shhh…don’t tell anyone.) Fork fluid replenished from dry. Various washers/gaskets replaced to stop the drips. Brakes as good as new. (Which isn’t saying much.) Carbs synced and timing tuned by my Yoda like mechanic. One kick and we’re off.
Lots left to do over time but for now “Larry” (named after the original owner) is fully road worthy. Even made its first commute to the train station last Friday. Very cool way to start the day.
Took off just about everything except for the engine to thoroughly clean 44 years worth of grime. Changed all of the fluids of course. Took apart the carbs several times and got those clean as a whistle. New fuel lines, plugs, gaiters, exhaust pipes, tubes and tires. Seat padding replaced. (With layers of carpet padding for now. Shhh…don’t tell anyone.) Fork fluid replenished from dry. Various washers/gaskets replaced to stop the drips. Brakes as good as new. (Which isn’t saying much.) Carbs synced and timing tuned by my Yoda like mechanic. One kick and we’re off.
Lots left to do over time but for now “Larry” (named after the original owner) is fully road worthy. Even made its first commute to the train station last Friday. Very cool way to start the day.
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Nick Morey
Rocker
Very nice! You should be proud for breathing new life into a real classic. :worthy:
B06Tang
Cafe Racer
If you can't beat 'em...join 'em
Got to Japan about a year ago and brought the Creamsicle with me. Then I was looking at about a 4 grand bill to get my baby through the government import/emmissions tests so I said screw that!!! I love me Bonnies but that is pushing it! So gave my 06 Bonnie gentle pat on her backside and went out and bought an '07 to put beside her. Might seem odd to some but in my case it makes sense...I can sell this bike back at the end of my tour and not be out the 4 grand to the government, I stay on a Bonnie, and I already have all the parts that I need/want. Life is back to being good!
Got to Japan about a year ago and brought the Creamsicle with me. Then I was looking at about a 4 grand bill to get my baby through the government import/emmissions tests so I said screw that!!! I love me Bonnies but that is pushing it! So gave my 06 Bonnie gentle pat on her backside and went out and bought an '07 to put beside her. Might seem odd to some but in my case it makes sense...I can sell this bike back at the end of my tour and not be out the 4 grand to the government, I stay on a Bonnie, and I already have all the parts that I need/want. Life is back to being good!
bluesforchallah
Rocker
What bars are you running on that '07? I'm considering ditching the Woodcraft clip-ons and these might be what I'm looking for.
badda_bing
Two Stroke
I was wondering the same thing. Getting too old to ride with the clip ons. Trying to find a good conversion kit for the Thrux.
B06Tang
Cafe Racer
That is the low cafe handlebar from NewBonneville:
http://www.newbonneville.com/html/low_cafe_bars.html
One of my biggest gripes with the stock Bonnies are the handlebars; they put me way too far up and my arms in tight together. I'm 6'5" @230 so I needed something wider and with less pull back. Most people 6'0" and under that have tried this bar do not care for it because it really stretches you over the tank and it is wide. For myself though, it basically lets me have the set up that a stock bar allows others
the cafe bar:
Rise: 2.5"
Pullback: 5"
Center: 4.75"
Width: 32.5"
The bar is perfect for me and you might like it depending on what you want. If you are switching from clip-ons, then you might like it but like I said, they are wide. Here are some other shots to give you an idea:
http://www.newbonneville.com/html/low_cafe_bars.html
One of my biggest gripes with the stock Bonnies are the handlebars; they put me way too far up and my arms in tight together. I'm 6'5" @230 so I needed something wider and with less pull back. Most people 6'0" and under that have tried this bar do not care for it because it really stretches you over the tank and it is wide. For myself though, it basically lets me have the set up that a stock bar allows others
the cafe bar:
Rise: 2.5"
Pullback: 5"
Center: 4.75"
Width: 32.5"
The bar is perfect for me and you might like it depending on what you want. If you are switching from clip-ons, then you might like it but like I said, they are wide. Here are some other shots to give you an idea:
badda_bing
Two Stroke
Thanks for the info
B06Tang
Cafe Racer
Sure thing...anytime. You might like it though considering you are looking to make a switch from clip-ons. I don't know about you but I took a broom stick with a tape measure and basically scaled it out the best I could with the measurements for the bars I was interested in. Good luck with it.
Nick Morey
Rocker
New York side looking back to Ontario. Sorry no bike or lady, but I was on my bike when I took the picture, lol.
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