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robbo
Silver CB750F
Joined: Apr 07, 2008
Posts: 535
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:49 am |
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After 13 years of fun, and occasional knuckle busting frustration, but mostly fun, I’m moving on.
It’s been a great nostalgia blast for me as I had a blue one back in ‘84-85. I was young and clueless. The bike mostly rode me and I’m probably lucky I didn’t write myself off. Rode with other young buddies and did a whole bunch of stuff my older self wouldn’t even want to do! Of course, if I could turn back the clock I’d do it again!😉
It was my third bike after getting back into it after more than 20 years off having kids, etc. Common story. This time I did a whole bunch of training courses and I learned to ride and learned I didn’t know how to ride when I was young. Common story - there’s a theme here. I also did more wrenching, and learned I’d mostly rather ride. Everybody likes different things.
I’m lucky to have room and deep enough pockets for a few bikes, but I’ve decided I need to make room for a new bike I have my eyes on. The grains of sand are falling and I want to enjoy some new experiences while I can enjoy them.
This forum has been a gold mine of info and inspiration for me the last 13 years. So much knowledge and experience here. It’s been great. I will definitely check back in once in a while to see some of the cool projects you guys have going. There’s lots going on in this forum. I still remember reading Sonicrete and Soy Boy Sigh’s posts. That was some entertainment right there! |
_________________ '83 CB11F - CR33’s, V&H SS, Ohlins shocks, etc. -sold
‘22 Yamaha XSR900 Legend Blue
‘22 Salt Custom Two Stroke (based on KTM 300 EXC TPI) |
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X7eater
Twinstar
Joined: Jul 24, 2020
Posts: 264
Location: Australia
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Thu Aug 04, 2022 8:34 pm |
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Unique and beautiful bike Robbo, and with all those spares, a new owner is going to have a great asset.
I'm in Brisbane, and if it wasn't for the February flood and all the ensuing costs I'd be banging your door down. |
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robbo
Silver CB750F
Joined: Apr 07, 2008
Posts: 535
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Fri Aug 05, 2022 2:09 pm |
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People are indeed banging my door down. Within hours of my ad being posted I got a deposit for the full ask, and he’s picking it up tomorrow morning. Another guy has offered me 3 G’s over the ask, but I’m honouring the deal I made with the first guy, because it’s the fair thing to do. I guess the used market is hot right now. Anyway, it sounds like the purchaser wants to restore it, so it’s definitely going to a good home. |
_________________ '83 CB11F - CR33’s, V&H SS, Ohlins shocks, etc. -sold
‘22 Yamaha XSR900 Legend Blue
‘22 Salt Custom Two Stroke (based on KTM 300 EXC TPI) |
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2259
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Fri Aug 05, 2022 5:51 pm |
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You say the purchaser wants to restore it? What the hell is wrong with it? Unless he wants to get it back to the way it was on the showroom floor. I'd ride it just the way it sits!
It looks great!
Cheers!
Chris |
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robbo
Silver CB750F
Joined: Apr 07, 2008
Posts: 535
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:09 am |
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CDN1100F wrote: |
You say the purchaser wants to restore it? What the hell is wrong with it? Unless he wants to get it back to the way it was on the showroom floor. I'd ride it just the way it sits!
It looks great!
Cheers!
Chris |
I know right? Everybody wants different things I guess. He came and got it this morning and was impressed and allowed as to how maybe he would just enjoy it as is. New buyers do like to “make it theirs” though and I’m sure he’ll make some changes.
I didn’t feel too bad as he rode away. Seemed like a really nice bloke and my bike will live on and be appreciated. I told him about this forum being the global nerve centre for these bikes so maybe he’ll pop up here soon. |
_________________ '83 CB11F - CR33’s, V&H SS, Ohlins shocks, etc. -sold
‘22 Yamaha XSR900 Legend Blue
‘22 Salt Custom Two Stroke (based on KTM 300 EXC TPI) |
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1337
Black CB750F
Joined: May 11, 2014
Posts: 1011
Location: San Diego
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Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:00 pm |
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What is your asking price? I don't see that anywhere? |
_________________ 1983 Honda CB1100F
1980 Suzuki GS1000E
2009 Yamaha FZ1
2006 H-D Fatboy |
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Hondo57
CB1100F
Joined: Jun 20, 2014
Posts: 2301
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:44 pm |
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I always thought you had a Captain America Chopper |
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SteveP155
MB-5
Joined: Aug 06, 2022
Posts: 2
Location: Sydney Australia
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Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:35 am |
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Rob did indeed point me this way and I've just registered..!! My original intentions were to put it back into Concourse condition, but after a 180kms ride with some mates this morning I can't bring myself to remove the CR carbs, Ohlin's etc etc and will now tidy up a few things (not that it needs much doing to it) and ride it like it was meant to be ridden. A great bike...takes me right back to the 80's when I was young and stupid.... Cheers Steve P |
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cliffiec
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 5321
Location: Central Maine
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Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:45 am |
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Welcome, Steve! Ride safely, and keep us posted on your "new" bike! |
_________________ 1982 CB 985F
1982 CB 900F (the Animal)
1982 CB 900F (the beast)
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genesound
Red CB1100F
Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Posts: 11926
Location: Studio City, California
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Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:23 pm |
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SteveP155 wrote: |
Rob did indeed point me this way and I've just registered..!! My original intentions were to put it back into Concourse condition, but after a 180kms ride with some mates this morning I can't bring myself to remove the CR carbs, Ohlin's etc etc and will now tidy up a few things (not that it needs much doing to it) and ride it like it was meant to be ridden. A great bike...takes me right back to the 80's when I was young and stupid.... Cheers Steve P |
I think you made the right choice!
Welcome here! |
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2259
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:42 am |
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genesound wrote: |
SteveP155 wrote: |
Rob did indeed point me this way and I've just registered..!! My original intentions were to put it back into Concourse condition, but after a 180kms ride with some mates this morning I can't bring myself to remove the CR carbs, Ohlin's etc etc and will now tidy up a few things (not that it needs much doing to it) and ride it like it was meant to be ridden. A great bike...takes me right back to the 80's when I was young and stupid.... Cheers Steve P |
I think you made the right choice!
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+1 on that! Welcome, you didn't waste any time checking in!!! Enjoy your new ride!!
Cheers!
Chris |
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herdygerdy
Hawk
Joined: Feb 27, 2007
Posts: 273
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Sat Aug 13, 2022 7:32 pm |
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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' aka 'Roller Door'.
PM me if you need valve shims or a carb balance (I'm in Sydney too - Inner West) |
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X7eater
Twinstar
Joined: Jul 24, 2020
Posts: 264
Location: Australia
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Sat Aug 13, 2022 8:57 pm |
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Good to know you have some valve shims, I’m in Brissy and might need some in the 12 months. |
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SteveP155
MB-5
Joined: Aug 06, 2022
Posts: 2
Location: Sydney Australia
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Sun Aug 28, 2022 12:21 am |
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Thanks for the offer of help with the shims... I'm going to install the ceramic coated cam cover that Rob had done sometime in the next couple of weeks, and will check the valve clearances while I have it removed. Cheers Steve |
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robbo
Silver CB750F
Joined: Apr 07, 2008
Posts: 535
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Tue Aug 30, 2022 6:43 am |
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Thinking back to when I first purchased this bike in ‘09. If I had to do it again, and knowing how much time, effort and money I poured into it, I would’ve bypassed and found the best possible bike and happily paid double. These are great bikes but you gotta put the effort in or else they’re just tired old problems. |
_________________ '83 CB11F - CR33’s, V&H SS, Ohlins shocks, etc. -sold
‘22 Yamaha XSR900 Legend Blue
‘22 Salt Custom Two Stroke (based on KTM 300 EXC TPI) |
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