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Message |
| Topic: Suzuki Train Light |
tomk1960
Replies: 5
Views: 148
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:04 pm Subject: Suzuki Train Light |
I have a couple and I wouldn’t sell them for anything less than $375, they’re as rare as hen’s teeth. They look great on a CBX, balances out the 6 pipes hanging down upfront.
Thanks for the price a ... |
| Topic: Suzuki Train Light |
tomk1960
Replies: 5
Views: 148
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2026 7:00 pm Subject: Suzuki Train Light |
| I have one of those coveted 9" Suzuki "train lights" (complete assembly with trim) that I bought on eBay years back. I have no use for it now and want to sell it, but have no idea what ... |
| Topic: Email from "Hondaron" |
tomk1960
Replies: 4
Views: 500
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2026 1:09 am Subject: Email from "Hondaron" |
There are some sick people out there doing bizarre stuff for kicks.
On a related note, I still have the last email Ronnie sent me, a day before he died. It still feels surreal when I re-read it. ... |
| Topic: Brake reservice |
tomk1960
Replies: 15
Views: 1005
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2026 12:57 pm Subject: Brake reservice |
| I am running Dot 5 in my build bike brakes. Everything was brand new, thats why I used it. In my Blackbird I did a major rebuild on Calipers and Brakelines. There are a couple things in that brake sys ... |
| Topic: Brake reservice |
tomk1960
Replies: 15
Views: 1005
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2026 11:47 pm Subject: Re: DOT 5 VS4 VS 3. |
| This to me would be a great time to actually explain what the differences are and that there are actually 2 DOT 5's. The other is DOT5.1 and it isn't a silicone based like DOT5. And if the 2 are mix ... |
| Topic: Brake reservice |
tomk1960
Replies: 15
Views: 1005
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2026 10:21 pm Subject: Brake reservice |
Do you start with all new seals, rubber parts and lines? Or in an old(er) system, what do you flush the system with?
Steve
Steve - you're better off to tear down, clean, rebuild with new seal ... |
| Topic: Brake reservice |
tomk1960
Replies: 15
Views: 1005
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2026 1:21 pm Subject: Brake reservice |
| I've been using DOT5 for many years on all of my restorations. I've never had an issue and would never go back to DOT3 or DOT4. |
| Topic: RMII - Going, going, gone! |
tomk1960
Replies: 1
Views: 289
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:41 pm Subject: RMII - Going, going, gone! |
| Today my beloved red RMII was loaded into a trailer and is heading to Dallas to be with its blue older brother, RMI. I enjoyed this one for 7 years and now it's time for the new owner to have a blast ... |
| Topic: CB900F Side Cover Metal Emblems |
tomk1960
Replies: 1
Views: 383
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2026 9:03 pm Subject: CB900F Side Cover Metal Emblems |
| They were never used on the U.S. 81/82 900F's, but if the spacing is right and you drill carefully, they'll look great. If you get them, post a pic or two after you mount them. |
| Topic: Honda launch announcement CB1000F for the USA |
tomk1960
Replies: 7
Views: 1855
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 1:24 pm Subject: Re: CB1000F |
| Highway gearing, heated grips, a bunch of electronics and no cruise control? From what I heard today from my dealer here in CT, no sport pack (fairing) option in the US either. Tom...I'm looking at ... |
| Topic: Honda launch announcement CB1000F for the USA |
tomk1960
Replies: 7
Views: 1855
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri May 29, 2026 12:27 pm Subject: Honda launch announcement CB1000F for the USA |
| Honda has already shipped the new CB1000F to various other parts of the world. But don't get your checkbook out just yet - there have been oil consumption issues with the motor and numerous recalls h ... |
| Topic: 11F Supertrapp Stainless pipe market value |
tomk1960
Replies: 5
Views: 937
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2026 11:10 am Subject: 11F Supertrapp Stainless pipe market value |
| What bike is the Supertrapp for, Ricardo? 1100F? A complete Hindle system for our bikes is still only around $800 (plus shipping) which is a great deal. I would think that your NOS exhaust is worth ... |
| Topic: DOHC 750 Restoration Video |
tomk1960
Replies: 1
Views: 591
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2026 2:02 am Subject: DOHC 750 Restoration Video |
| This is a rather long video, but for those here who have never done a ground-up restoration, it's worth watching. Some key points were glossed over or skipped, but it still interesting, entertaining, ... |
| Topic: Swiftnick down for the count... |
tomk1960
Replies: 51
Views: 13330
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2026 4:00 pm Subject: Swiftnick down for the count... |
| Glad to hear that you're doing really well, Nick. Looks like you have a nice, full riding season ahead of you. Enjoy! |
| Topic: RIP silversurfer1050 |
tomk1960
Replies: 14
Views: 2270
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2026 11:09 am Subject: RIP silversurfer1050 |
| This is very sad news to hear. I never got to meet Bill either, but I'm glad that quite a few of you did and were able to ride with him. |
| Topic: Steering Neck Tab |
tomk1960
Replies: 3
Views: 834
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2026 1:18 pm Subject: Steering Neck Tab |
The handlebar stops are on the downside.
The curved tab on the upside is for the Lock.
When the Ignition Lock is set on "Lock" the Handlebars will be right or left but not straight.
... |
| Topic: I Got Scammed |
tomk1960
Replies: 9
Views: 1698
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2026 12:55 pm Subject: I Got Scammed |
| Sorry to hear this, Peter. There are a lot of these scumbags out there. PayPal F&F removes any buyer protection, so any time a person you don't know insists on it, be wary. I always ask for a p ... |
| Topic: Powder coating |
tomk1960
Replies: 1
Views: 1008
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:42 pm Subject: Powder coating |
I'm going strong with the PC biz, so PM me and we can talk.
Thanks! |
| Topic: Swiftnick down for the count... |
tomk1960
Replies: 51
Views: 13330
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2025 9:28 pm Subject: Swiftnick down for the count... |
| That's awesome, Nick. I always liked that color scheme, which I think was rarer than the red/white/blue version. I assume that the motor from your wrecked bike was trashed or did the insurance compa ... |
| Topic: New CB1000F is officially launched, just not in the USA yet! |
tomk1960
Replies: 14
Views: 4137
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2025 11:48 am Subject: New CB1000F is officially launched, just not in the USA yet! |
| Looks decent. Approx. 121 hp, 6 speed, assisted slipper clutch, and different riding modes. The power spec is disappointing, but at least it's considerably higher than the 1100F. For $10K, not a ba ... |
| Topic: CB Decals |
tomk1960
Replies: 2
Views: 1270
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2025 1:18 am Subject: CB Decals |
| Good for Mark and his staff - a much deserved vacation for sure. They'll be back before you know it. |
| Topic: DOHC Chopper |
tomk1960
Replies: 7
Views: 2190
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2025 9:27 pm Subject: DOHC Chopper |
I expected a V-twin, but not this!
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BpFS8Jwkb/ |
| Topic: September Riding |
tomk1960
Replies: 15
Views: 4696
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2025 12:27 am Subject: September Riding |
That’s a beautiful Goldwing Tom
Thanks! Lots of mods on that one and a bunch of 1100F parts that were used to make it a better bike. |
| Topic: September Riding |
tomk1960
Replies: 15
Views: 4696
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2025 10:50 pm Subject: September Riding |
| It was another gorgeous pre-fall day, so I was "forced" to get on a bike and ride. Today it was RMII, which I rode to the Wachusett reservoir for lunch. From there, I went out through mult ... |
| Topic: September Riding |
tomk1960
Replies: 15
Views: 4696
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2025 3:39 pm Subject: September Riding |
| Here in MA, (and New England) some of the best riding weather is in September and early-mid October. This morning was no exception. My wife and I are down in Plymouth for a 5 day weekend and this mo ... |
| Topic: Swiftnick down for the count... |
tomk1960
Replies: 51
Views: 13330
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2025 10:59 pm Subject: Swiftnick down for the count... |
| A couple of hours ago, Nick (aka Swiftnick) texted me to let me know he had a bad crash on his '86 VFR750F yesterday. He didn't suffer a head injury, but he's got a couple of broken ribs, a broken pe ... |
| Topic: Pgsmick? |
tomk1960
Replies: 4
Views: 1876
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 3:21 pm Subject: Pgsmick? |
| Peter is alive and well and still doing electronic stuff. He's been away up in the Adirondacks for a 5 week vacation. Should be back within a couple of weeks. I'll text him and let him know you nee ... |
| Topic: Back to my roots... |
tomk1960
Replies: 23
Views: 5788
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2025 12:18 am Subject: Back to my roots... |
Mass a chew sits.
The correct spelling is Massatwoshits! |
| Topic: Back to my roots... |
tomk1960
Replies: 23
Views: 5788
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2025 12:54 pm Subject: Back to my roots... |
Sharp looking machine there Tom. Do you get 1st ticket forgiveness on your insurance in MA?
Haha, Tom - good question! No, MA stopped doing the 1st ticket forgiveness years ago. I guess ... |
| Topic: Back to my roots... |
tomk1960
Replies: 23
Views: 5788
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:45 am Subject: Back to my roots... |
Really nice bike Tom! Best of luck with it. Do you still have the Concours?
Hi Mark. Yes, I still have the Concours, but that's up for sale. I love it but don't need two sport touring bikes. W ... |
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