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desertrefugee
MB-5


Joined: Aug 20, 2018
Posts: 25
Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA
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Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:19 pm |
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Looonnng time rider. (lotta grey) A member here mentioned an 1100 restoration thread he'd done here and I had to have a look. Been an F fan since the SOHC Supersports. I currently have a '79 CBX in the garage. Sort of an F with extra cylinders. It shares space with another six (Valkyrie) and a <gulp> cafe '78 GL1000. I'll post a couple of shots when I get home from work. Yeah, surfing while working. Maybe they'll fire me.
For the most part, I'll just be quiet and snoop. Thanks for cracking the door... |
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desertrefugee
MB-5


Joined: Aug 20, 2018
Posts: 25
Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA
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Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:38 pm |
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Good stuff here. Although I'll be mostly a lurker, I have gone through a few of these old girls - both in decades past and in modern times. The current garage crew:
Uh oh. Looks like I need to make a few posts to be allowed attachments. |
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desertrefugee
MB-5


Joined: Aug 20, 2018
Posts: 25
Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA
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Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:40 pm |
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I really hate to do this, but I will go into moderate radio silence after this intro thread. |
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desertrefugee
MB-5


Joined: Aug 20, 2018
Posts: 25
Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA
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Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:42 pm |
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I actually went through a British bike phase with two Triumphs (original Meriden) and two Nortons. Nothing but Japanese since - and 90% Honda. |
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desertrefugee
MB-5


Joined: Aug 20, 2018
Posts: 25
Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA
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Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:43 pm |
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I've been wandering the great American West for the last four years on a '97 Valkyrie. Probably the best motorcycle I've ever owned. |
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desertrefugee
MB-5


Joined: Aug 20, 2018
Posts: 25
Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA
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Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:58 pm |
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Looks like five was NOT the magic number - unless I'm simply not smart enough to attach an image...which is certainly possible. Sorry for the spam - at least it's limited to a single thread. I actually do have a few compelling images to share that I suspect might interest a few folks - especially the CBX. |
_________________ '97 Valkyrie Bumblebee Tourer
'79 CBX Custom
'78 GL1000 Custom |
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desertrefugee
MB-5


Joined: Aug 20, 2018
Posts: 25
Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA
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Wed Aug 22, 2018 12:02 am |
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Last try on the photos. Sorry. No workie. The upload appears to complete, but the attachment is not made.
Carry on. |
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cliffiec
Friend of the Board


Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 5466
Location: Central Maine/Arizona
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Wed Aug 22, 2018 12:09 am |
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Sir, when writing a post, before you click submit, click the "Add an attachment" button, then use the browse button the navigate to your photo on your machine (correctly sized at 640x480, of course...). Once the photo is selected, click submit...
Also, if you click Edit on a post you've already made, you can add or subtract pics/text as desired on any post you've ever made.
Welcome to the site. |
_________________ 1982 CB 985F
1982 CB 900F (the Animal)
1982 CB 900F (the beast)
Silence is the best reply to a Fool!
Ever notice that people who think they know everything never shut up? |
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desertrefugee
MB-5


Joined: Aug 20, 2018
Posts: 25
Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA
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Wed Aug 22, 2018 12:30 am |
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I apologize for the waste of bandwidth. Numerous other forums do have a minimum post count before allowing attachments. Mine were apparently too large and were not accepted.
I actually am thrilled to be here and monitor the traffic. I've already devoured tons of material and appreciate the collective experience on these magnificent F's. |
Last edited by desertrefugee on Wed Aug 22, 2018 12:34 am; edited 1 time in total |
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tomk1960
Red CB1100F


Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5029
Location: Worcester, MA
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Wed Aug 22, 2018 12:31 am |
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Didn't I just see you over on NGW yesterday?
Welcome! I can post some pics for you if that will help. Just send them too my tomk1960@yahoo.com email address and I'll put them in DropBox for a nice clean insertion here. |
_________________ Powder coating services, specializing in all F components as well as brake system restoration.
Dealer for Galfer, Spiegler, Apex, APE, 4-into-1, KOSO, Venhill, ProBoltUSA, and Cometic.
CB1123 RMII and WAY faster Kawasakis. |
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desertrefugee
MB-5


Joined: Aug 20, 2018
Posts: 25
Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA
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Wed Aug 22, 2018 12:36 am |
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Ha! Indeed you did. In fact, your 1100F restoration is what drew me over here. I figured out the pic deal. This system doesn't automatically resize. Again, I apologize for the nonsensical posts to get to five. Sheesh. Wotta way to introduce myself. |
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grump
Red CB1100F


Joined: Jul 13, 2004
Posts: 5645
Location: Grass Valley,California, USA
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Wed Aug 22, 2018 1:43 am |
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silversurfer1050
Rest in Peace

Joined: Nov 09, 2004
Posts: 3849
Location: Wisconsin
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Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:27 am |
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CBXs ...are... SuperSports BTW
Welcome. |
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desertrefugee
MB-5


Joined: Aug 20, 2018
Posts: 25
Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA
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Wed Aug 22, 2018 2:59 pm |
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| silversurfer1050 wrote: |
CBXs ...are... SuperSports BTW
Welcome. |
Guess that's why they put that decal on there... |
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