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Topic: Newly Retired |
swiftnick
Replies: 12
Views: 828
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2025 3:40 pm Subject: Newly Retired |
As my wife likes to remind me ‘I didn’t retire, I’m just under new management’ 😀
But really though, its been the best part of my life so far. Congrats. |
Topic: New 1000f concept ready for production? |
swiftnick
Replies: 12
Views: 1038
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2025 2:13 am Subject: New 1000f concept ready for production? |
The last time I bought a brand new bike was my 900F in 1982. Every bike I've bought since then has been used and I've spent considerable time and money making them like new again. This could be the b ... |
Topic: Eclipse Ride |
swiftnick
Replies: 5
Views: 1631
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:38 pm Subject: Eclipse Ride |
Nice looking bike Tom. I have an ST1300 as my ‘modern’ injected bike. I keep her road ready all year to grab any riding opportunities that arise during the off season. I was riding in December! I rece ... |
Topic: New addition to the stable |
swiftnick
Replies: 12
Views: 2726
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:57 pm Subject: New addition to the stable |
Well, Merry Christmas to you Nick!! Nice score on that beauty! Was the PO the original owner
You are going to need a bigger shop or let one go as you acquire a new one!!
All the best to you and fam ... |
Topic: New addition to the stable |
swiftnick
Replies: 12
Views: 2726
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:32 pm Subject: New addition to the stable |
Thanks guys. Yeah I’m pretty well delighted as I’ve been looking for a good number of years trying to find the right one. This one is 100% complete and yes I have the rear seat cowl, and original tool ... |
Topic: New addition to the stable |
swiftnick
Replies: 12
Views: 2726
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:22 pm Subject: New addition to the stable |
I’ve been wanting one of these for a long while now. Just been waiting for the right one to come along. Found this baby on FB marketplace in Ohio. So did a 400 mile round trip today to buy her. All or ... |
Topic: For those of us who were reading glasses |
swiftnick
Replies: 8
Views: 2513
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 1:08 am Subject: For those of us who were reading glasses |
Fishermans sunglasses. They are non prescription lenses with little reader insert lens in the lower part. Works great for me. I found them at Fleet Farm but Amazon has a variety and someone sells em o ... |
Topic: Look closely and wonder why |
swiftnick
Replies: 5
Views: 3700
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:16 pm Subject: Look closely and wonder why |
Improves the mpg by 75% and saves all that balancing malarky. |
Topic: honda cb1100RB |
swiftnick
Replies: 8
Views: 3278
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:54 pm Subject: honda cb1100RB |
Nice find... he can join the cb1100r forum for info and parts
Is there an 1100R forum other than the UK based 1100R club?
The only one I know of is this one...
https://www.cb1100r.com/
Nige ... |
Topic: honda cb1100RB |
swiftnick
Replies: 8
Views: 3278
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2022 6:01 pm Subject: honda cb1100RB |
Nice find... he can join the cb1100r forum for info and parts
Is there an 1100R forum other than the UK based 1100R club? |
Topic: I bit off more than I can chew... but I'm patient |
swiftnick
Replies: 22
Views: 4592
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2022 1:29 pm Subject: I bit off more than I can chew... but I'm patient |
Wow! What a fun project(s) to be working on. Looks like a great acquisition on your part. |
Topic: Great day for a ride |
swiftnick
Replies: 31
Views: 9047
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:46 pm Subject: Great day for a ride |
Another great day to ride in MI and a slightly eclectic mix of Japanese iron. Peter on his 919, Aaron on his GSXR, Brett XS650 and my CX650 Turbo. |
Topic: Front BMC swap |
swiftnick
Replies: 4
Views: 2001
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon May 30, 2022 12:24 pm Subject: Front BMC swap |
You would get way to much lever travel to the point that it likely comes back to bar. The ST master cylinder works a single front disc as the second is slaved to the rear master cylinder. |
Topic: Cycle Guide November 1981 CB1100R |
swiftnick
Replies: 11
Views: 4145
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:57 pm Subject: Cycle Guide November 1981 CB1100R |
I have a 900F UK spec to compare it with. Obviously its faster and pulls harder once the revs build. It does feel a little more sluggish at very low revs however, different tuning and lighter flywheel ... |
Topic: Cycle Guide November 1981 CB1100R |
swiftnick
Replies: 11
Views: 4145
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2022 1:08 pm Subject: Cycle Guide November 1981 CB1100R |
I have that mag in my collection also. Love these trips down memory lane. |
Topic: How long to crank before oil pressure light goes out? |
swiftnick
Replies: 22
Views: 6327
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:58 pm Subject: How long to crank before oil pressure light goes out? |
I suggest you do not reengineer whatever oil problem you think you have. Since 1969, till this day, you need to show me a bike failed changing a dry filter into a dry cartridge, and not one bike I kno ... |
Topic: How long to crank before oil pressure light goes out? |
swiftnick
Replies: 22
Views: 6327
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:55 pm Subject: How long to crank before oil pressure light goes out? |
I think you guys are over thinking this. Just push the button and ride!
Cant ride with the weather like it is at the moment, so have to enjoy other aspects of motor cycles. |
Topic: How long to crank before oil pressure light goes out? |
swiftnick
Replies: 22
Views: 6327
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:22 pm Subject: How long to crank before oil pressure light goes out? |
Interesting discussion this. I wonder has anyone ever made a transparent filter housing to see if an air bubble is actually trapped there? I would think this same ‘issue’ should apply to every motor ( ... |
Topic: eBay sucks |
swiftnick
Replies: 22
Views: 7989
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:40 pm Subject: eBay sucks |
PayPal has not been owned by eBay for some time. EBay owned it from 2002 to 2014.
According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PayPal :
On January 31, 2018, eBay announced that "After the exist ... |
Topic: eBay sucks |
swiftnick
Replies: 22
Views: 7989
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:47 pm Subject: eBay sucks |
E bay wont send funds to PayPal any more, it almost seems like they are trying to kill PP after having bought it. I recently went to sell something and E bay insisted on having a bank acct to send my ... |
Topic: application question ign cover |
swiftnick
Replies: 6
Views: 3004
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2021 2:53 pm Subject: application question ign cover |
My 82 900 from the UK has an original round cover. My 83 RD (german market) has a gold bevel cover. |
Topic: Great day for a ride |
swiftnick
Replies: 31
Views: 9047
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:13 pm Subject: Great day for a ride |
with Shell 91 @ 172.9/litre!!
Did you maybe get the decimal point in the wrong place? Its much much cheaper in MI Worth a visit by the sounds of it and the border is open again. |
Topic: Prayers for George Siedl |
swiftnick
Replies: 24
Views: 6573
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 3:29 pm Subject: Prayers for George Siedl |
Sending good wishes for a speedy recovery |
Topic: Great day for a ride |
swiftnick
Replies: 31
Views: 9047
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:34 pm Subject: Great day for a ride |
Riding days are becoming fewer and further between but today was awesome. Dry, mid 60’s, lots of foliage changing color to enjoy along with with Aaron’s GSXR and my VFR. First real ride I have gotten ... |
Topic: Had a little accident on the 1100F |
swiftnick
Replies: 16
Views: 6977
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:32 pm Subject: Had a little accident on the 1100F |
That sucks, glad your not hurt. |
Topic: Arrested for wearing a helmet |
swiftnick
Replies: 9
Views: 4831
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 1:08 pm Subject: Arrested for wearing a helmet |
This is an interesting situation that potentially applies to a large number of us. I typically always take off my helmet when not riding however over the last year I have gone into a few gas station s ... |
Topic: I've just had a realization. F related. |
swiftnick
Replies: 8
Views: 4616
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 11:21 am Subject: I've just had a realization. F related. |
I'm not a real biker.
Did you sell the F? |
Topic: Picked up my CB1100R |
swiftnick
Replies: 18
Views: 6508
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:05 pm Subject: Picked up my CB1100R |
Exhaust have been repainted so no Black Chrome but I can live with that.
Pretty sure the RC had a matt or satin black exhaust anyway so regular ceramic coating should look pretty well correct. The R ... |
Topic: Picked up my CB1100R |
swiftnick
Replies: 18
Views: 6508
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 1:00 am Subject: Picked up my CB1100R |
Nice, original exhaust by the looks of it also. Dont make it too nice, you wont want to ride it. |
Topic: another "old" 750 ... reborn |
swiftnick
Replies: 13
Views: 6007
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 1:47 am Subject: another "old" 750 ... reborn |
I like that. Very nice. |
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