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| Topic: Documenting the CB900F Restoration |
herdygerdy
Replies: 36
Views: 14550
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue May 02, 2023 9:37 pm Subject: Documenting the CB900F Restoration |
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| Topic: Documenting the CB900F Restoration |
herdygerdy
Replies: 36
Views: 14550
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 9:10 pm Subject: Documenting the CB900F Restoration |
| Great vids Cat, please keep them coming. Thank you! |
| Topic: My 11F is Up for Sale |
herdygerdy
Replies: 14
Views: 5121
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2022 7:32 pm Subject: My 11F is Up for Sale |
Sad to hear you parted with it Rob, especially after SO much hard work you put into it. Hope you are still with QF.
Welcome aboard Steve, you are going to LOVE your gorgeous new to you 'Coke Can' ... |
| Topic: Arrested for wearing a helmet |
herdygerdy
Replies: 9
Views: 6262
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 6:35 am Subject: Arrested for wearing a helmet |
| A simple 'I'm very sorry for this misunderstanding and not hearing the manager's requests' from the dude first would have gone a very long way to defusing this totally avoidable situation, esp. given ... |
| Topic: Last ride in the USA |
herdygerdy
Replies: 117
Views: 54070
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:50 pm Subject: Last ride in the USA |
Really useful driving tip for you PtG to smooth the transition from driving on the right to the left.
Just be sure to always, ALWAYS keep the centreline of the road (both those actually marked and ... |
| Topic: New fella in New Zealand |
herdygerdy
Replies: 12
Views: 6358
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:11 pm Subject: New fella in New Zealand |
Hi BigDave and welcome aboard from another Kiwi - albeit living in Sydney, 'Stray'ya.
Re your quest for an 1100, what condition are you after? A mint one or a fixer-upper? I know of one of the la ... |
| Topic: HOME PAGE BIKE |
herdygerdy
Replies: 31
Views: 15894
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 1:02 am Subject: HOME PAGE BIKE |
| IMHO, Tom's RMII is indeed a most worthy candidate bike to take pride of place on our forum. Super clean and fab. attention to detail. If only Honda would build them like that... |
| Topic: Hello... |
herdygerdy
Replies: 31
Views: 16864
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2020 11:49 pm Subject: Hello... |
| Welcome back Jebby, it's been too long man. Great to hear you are in a happy place with work and family. You rock! |
| Topic: Hey look at me |
herdygerdy
Replies: 33
Views: 17319
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:40 pm Subject: Hey look at me |
| Wonder how life is in the Hamptons, right about now...? |
| Topic: G'day any Sydneysiders here ? |
herdygerdy
Replies: 1
Views: 1898
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 7:31 pm Subject: G'day any Sydneysiders here ? |
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| Topic: Phillip Island Superbikes pass give away |
herdygerdy
Replies: 3
Views: 2728
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 4:59 am Subject: Phillip Island Superbikes pass give away |
Thanks Chris, but my bro' in MEL is unable to go. So it is back up for grabs again.
I do hope someone else gets to enjoy the WSB
Cheers...Tony |
| Topic: Phillip Island Superbikes pass give away |
herdygerdy
Replies: 3
Views: 2728
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 12:56 am Subject: Phillip Island Superbikes pass give away |
Hi Chris,
Thanks for the offer. May I have first dibs, pending my brother who lives in MEL is able to go. I can't myself.
You could bring it to work on Monday if that works??
Let me kno ... |
| Topic: What did you do to your bike today |
herdygerdy
Replies: 1390
Views: 332877
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 9:25 pm Subject: What did you do to your bike today |
If i remember correctly VP 110 has a distinctive aroma as well.
Happy Holidays, Bob.
Yes, smells like money.
Ah yes, gotta love motorsport - also known as the most efficient way to turn truc ... |
| Topic: Merry Xmas |
herdygerdy
Replies: 15
Views: 7280
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:16 pm Subject: Merry Xmas |
| Back at you Brent, hope you and Betty have a silly and fun filled Christmas. Good to see your Mopar back out in the light of day! |
| Topic: A dog got me (on behalf of Hango's original issue) |
herdygerdy
Replies: 5
Views: 3561
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 10:52 pm Subject: A dog got me (on behalf of Hango's original issue) |
+1, good job DJ.
And in the interests of fair play, methinks it is only right and proper to include the relevant post from wowdad...
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ... |
| Topic: surprise visit |
herdygerdy
Replies: 6
Views: 4330
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 7:46 am Subject: surprise visit |
What a fine friendly trio of F'ers!
Lifelong memories are made of moments like this... |
| Topic: Last Ride of 2018 For AlaskaGriz |
herdygerdy
Replies: 20
Views: 8646
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:15 am Subject: Last Ride of 2018 For AlaskaGriz |
Thanks for luvverly pics AlaskaGriz, and Dang! those gold boomies sure are the dogs bollocks!
You must be pleased to be back on the bikes again! |
| Topic: Shipping heavy engine parts Australia |
herdygerdy
Replies: 12
Views: 8010
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:26 pm Subject: Shipping heavy engine parts Australia |
Hi Chris,
Where in QLD do they need to go? I have some ideas on this, I'll give you a call.
IIRC we are allowed 30kg checked luggage when we travel. Just sayin'...
Cheers...Tony. |
| Topic: Caution Buying from Forum Members |
herdygerdy
Replies: 36
Views: 14251
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:48 pm Subject: Caution Buying from Forum Members |
+1 on naming names if a resolution can not be found after a reasonable amount of time, effort and polite 'fair, firm and friendly' discourse.
However, playing the 'Devil's advocate', and as said ... |
| Topic: Project CB1100F |
herdygerdy
Replies: 43
Views: 20920
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:16 pm Subject: Project CB1100F |
Good on you for getting to grips with the "electrickery" in your new project.
If you need a source to replace your skanky old "roasty toasty" connectors, these guys are 'the dog ... |
| Topic: 1980 CB750 project is dead in the water. ShiT just got real. |
herdygerdy
Replies: 11
Views: 6033
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:52 pm Subject: 1980 CB750 project is dead in the water. ShiT just got real. |
1100russ
WOW that is a great deal, the only thing that makes me hesitate, is I have never pulled the head off one of these things!
Frankly I am scared spit less of the whole idea!
Mike
... |
| Topic: What do you set your drive chain at? |
herdygerdy
Replies: 26
Views: 8792
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 4:58 pm Subject: What do you set your drive chain at? |
Hey Scott!
I would be carefully checking the old chain for witness marks of rubbing on the inside of the plates too. Your new set up does look like the front sprocket is over to the left too much ... |
| Topic: CB1100RC restoration |
herdygerdy
Replies: 68
Views: 18698
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 6:34 pm Subject: CB1100RC restoration |
| I believe there is large-ish a 'Honda' logo missing from the angled rear panel on the very rear of the tail piece, just above the top of the tail light. I vaguely recall they were in some kind of day ... |
| Topic: Finally finished my 1100F resto |
herdygerdy
Replies: 22
Views: 10214
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 7:45 pm Subject: Finally finished my 1100F resto |
| Just gorgeous, a beautiful job indeed. Great to see another one back on the road and pristine and happy! |
| Topic: It's not getting any better |
herdygerdy
Replies: 190
Views: 42627
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 2:03 am Subject: It's not getting any better |
Great news Scotty, so very pleased you FINALLY got your just reward of some good saddle time on that gorgeous piece of kit.
Now on to getting the 900 sorted and you will get some ridin' time back! |
| Topic: It's not getting any better |
herdygerdy
Replies: 190
Views: 42627
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:43 am Subject: It's not getting any better |
I have a spare brand new nut off a CBX that I hope would be the same that you are welcome to FOC Scott.
Please tell us the thread on the shaft is still good - that would be just TOO much. I mean, ... |
| Topic: My Son's 1100F Restoration |
herdygerdy
Replies: 44
Views: 13914
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 8:06 pm Subject: My Son's 1100F Restoration |
Just YUMMY Tom, a gorgeous job for sure. Your son will be one very happy (not to mention lucky) camper! Enjoy your rides together, what a precious gift.
Cheers...Tony |
| Topic: That's not fair this one has hair |
herdygerdy
Replies: 25
Views: 6132
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 6:54 pm Subject: That's not fair this one has hair |
G'day Scotty,
Given you had the engine built by another fellow, it would be worth asking him what type of shop rags he used, or comparing your gluggy hair balls to the type of rag he used.
Whe ... |
| Topic: I'll give this thing a second chance again |
herdygerdy
Replies: 14
Views: 4205
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:31 am Subject: I'll give this thing a second chance again |
Worth trying for sure, esp. if 900F is not having similar symptoms.
Maybe time for fresh brushes, bearings and a check of rotor and stator components too. |
| Topic: My Son's 1100F Restoration |
herdygerdy
Replies: 44
Views: 13914
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 8:16 am Subject: My Son's 1100F Restoration |
Looking just gorgeous Tom, truly beautiful work. But be careful though...It may end up being just too damn pretty to ride!
And how very precious to be sharing the journey and interest with your so ... |
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