1.27.2011
1.25.2011
She's Running
My dad joined us today in the garage, he pulled off the air filters. taught me there are three things to getting an engine to run. I think he is just as excited for my bike as I am!
1.Gas/ burn
2. Air
3. Spark
I have also heard the SUCK, SQUEEZE, BURN, and BLOW theory.
Using my tool (the spark plug wrench) I was taught the gentle techniques of installing spark plugs. Then my brother gave the bike a few kicks and she started up!! GLORY!!!!!!
Then we pulled apart the handle bars to throw on the straighter bars, AKA Street fighter bars. I love them!!!!! Thanks to my lovely technique of using WD-40 to removed the grips from the original bar is was really easy.
1.24.2011
Working out the kinks
Fact: The bike ran when he parked it to years ago.
Fact: It does not run yet......
1. Quirk - Sometimes you have to take the points cover off to get her started?!!!
3. Parts were removed by previous owner! Going to check the spark plugs, they may need to be replaced? ... yup.
Note: I learned today how to use one of these dang crazy spark plug ratchets! It's my first official MC tool!!!
Fact: It does not run yet......
1. Quirk - Sometimes you have to take the points cover off to get her started?!!!
2. New battery - the old one was DEAD! (yup, that is ducktape, one of the clips broke... dang it!)
3. Adjusting the kick
3. Parts were removed by previous owner! Going to check the spark plugs, they may need to be replaced? ... yup.
Note: I learned today how to use one of these dang crazy spark plug ratchets! It's my first official MC tool!!!
Good 'ol Barter
One 2010 Macbook Pro 2.8Ghz 15inch Laptop trade for One '76 Honda CB 500T
1.20.2011
White Rock's biker grandma!!
For reals I love this woman and I want to meet her this weekend and the show! Yup!
WHITE ROCK (NEWS1130) - Just because you're a 72-year old grandmother of 13 doesn't mean you can't rip up the road in an all-male biker club.
Joni Miles is the only chick in an all-male motorcycle club.
WHITE ROCK (NEWS1130) - Just because you're a 72-year old grandmother of 13 doesn't mean you can't rip up the road in an all-male biker club.
(This is NOT Joni, just an image I goggled)
1.19.2011
Trade
Possible straight up trade my year old Macbook Pro for a friends '76 CB 500 Twin. It has been sitting for a year or more so my brother and I are going over to start her up and its a deal!!!!
Where the hell am I going to store my new baby?
1.14.2011
Craigslist | 1975 Honda CB550 - $1500
Date: 2011-01-14, 10:08AM PST
For sale is a 1975 Honda CB550. The bike has approximately 22K miles on it. I say approximately because I replaced the gauges with another set. I still have the original set of gauges if interested.
The bike currently runs well when warmed up. If it's been sitting in the cold for a couple weeks, it needs quite a few kicks to fire up and about 5 minutes warm up. I normally keep the battery on a 'trickle charger' which helps the process. The electric starter works when it's warm and the battery is fully charged.
I have owned the bike for about 5 years and enjoyed cleaning it up. The inside of the tank has been cleaned and is rust free, the frame has been touched up with paint, I repainted the tank and side fenders (please note the bike is missing one side fender (stolen)). You can pick up a side fender on ebay for $20 and I have leftover paint and clear coat to match.
The carbs were rebuilt about 3 years ago with new pod air filters. I have replaced the shocks with low profile shocks which gives the bike a nice look. Cafe bars are on the bike. The rear brake drum works well and I have rebuilt the front brake with new cables. I also installed a new clutch cable. Tires are in good shape. The headlight is 5 years old.
Basically, the bike needs a few more things done to it but that's what an old CB550 is for. It's not perfect, but will definitely get noticed on the street. I also have some additional parts and a manual (including a nice cafe license plate holder valued at $100).
For sale is a 1975 Honda CB550. The bike has approximately 22K miles on it. I say approximately because I replaced the gauges with another set. I still have the original set of gauges if interested.
The bike currently runs well when warmed up. If it's been sitting in the cold for a couple weeks, it needs quite a few kicks to fire up and about 5 minutes warm up. I normally keep the battery on a 'trickle charger' which helps the process. The electric starter works when it's warm and the battery is fully charged.
I have owned the bike for about 5 years and enjoyed cleaning it up. The inside of the tank has been cleaned and is rust free, the frame has been touched up with paint, I repainted the tank and side fenders (please note the bike is missing one side fender (stolen)). You can pick up a side fender on ebay for $20 and I have leftover paint and clear coat to match.
The carbs were rebuilt about 3 years ago with new pod air filters. I have replaced the shocks with low profile shocks which gives the bike a nice look. Cafe bars are on the bike. The rear brake drum works well and I have rebuilt the front brake with new cables. I also installed a new clutch cable. Tires are in good shape. The headlight is 5 years old.
Basically, the bike needs a few more things done to it but that's what an old CB550 is for. It's not perfect, but will definitely get noticed on the street. I also have some additional parts and a manual (including a nice cafe license plate holder valued at $100).
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1.13.2011
1.12.2011
Online Exclusive | Wrenchmonkees #18
ORANGE!!! I am pretty sure they stole my idea out of my head! I have always wanted and orange frame with raw silver details! F. Them they are all hey hey we're the monkeys and we make bikes that you dream about.
Wrenchmonkees #18 - Kawasaki Z970
seen on: bikeexif
Hello tall boots with this tail pipe running past the upper calf.
Wrenchmonkees #18 - Kawasaki Z970
Hello tall boots with this tail pipe running past the upper calf.
1.11.2011
Craigslist | 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 $750
Date: 2011-01-11, 4:31PM PST
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 - new exhaust, air filters, shocks, fork seals, chain & sprockets, handlebars, grips, mirrors, tires, top end gaskets. Valves just adjusted, carbs syncd . Painted flat black (was a terrible purple color). Clean title, approx 10k miles on odometer. Needs new carbs - tried to get these to work and one carb won't stop leaking fuel. Tried everything I can and it still drips. It has a non-removable float seat that is the issue. New carbs can be found on Ebay sometimes and can be bought new, but are expensive and I don't want to devote anymore time to this project. A little searching and installing some new carbs and it'd be a great bike!
Feel free to email or call Dave @ 253-341-3251.
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 - new exhaust, air filters, shocks, fork seals, chain & sprockets, handlebars, grips, mirrors, tires, top end gaskets. Valves just adjusted, carbs syncd . Painted flat black (was a terrible purple color). Clean title, approx 10k miles on odometer. Needs new carbs - tried to get these to work and one carb won't stop leaking fuel. Tried everything I can and it still drips. It has a non-removable float seat that is the issue. New carbs can be found on Ebay sometimes and can be bought new, but are expensive and I don't want to devote anymore time to this project. A little searching and installing some new carbs and it'd be a great bike!
Feel free to email or call Dave @ 253-341-3251.
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Craigslist | 1979 Kawasaki kz650
KZ650 C
Roughly 25,000 miles
Have title
Serious Inquiries only
This bike is slick. It's forgiving enough for the newbie, but fast (and light) enough for the experienced. I've owned it for almost 2 years and ridden it at least once per week. I started to convert it to a cafe racer, but have been pretty happy with the look that I got it to - so just left it alone. Has enough upgrades to put it around an 800cc, or so I've been told. I just know it's fun. Bike has been well maintained and garage kept and I am selling it basically because I have to.
What It Has:
25,000 miles
New Electronic ignition system
K&N Air filters
Kerker exhaust
New clutch cable
New front brake pads
Fresh brake fluid
New chain
Newish tires (4,000 miles on them)
New spark plugs
145-150 psi/compression on all 4 cylinders
Spare parts, original blue tail, etc.
Problems/Issues
-Cylinder 1 leaks oil through the gasket, although it doesn't affect the ride or the compression. It's just annoying.
-Tachometer doesn't work. I ride by ear/feel, so this never really bothered me enough to fix it.
Asking: $1800 obo
Email the above or call Ben @ 206.225.8858
Roughly 25,000 miles
Have title
Serious Inquiries only
This bike is slick. It's forgiving enough for the newbie, but fast (and light) enough for the experienced. I've owned it for almost 2 years and ridden it at least once per week. I started to convert it to a cafe racer, but have been pretty happy with the look that I got it to - so just left it alone. Has enough upgrades to put it around an 800cc, or so I've been told. I just know it's fun. Bike has been well maintained and garage kept and I am selling it basically because I have to.
What It Has:
25,000 miles
New Electronic ignition system
K&N Air filters
Kerker exhaust
New clutch cable
New front brake pads
Fresh brake fluid
New chain
Newish tires (4,000 miles on them)
New spark plugs
145-150 psi/compression on all 4 cylinders
Spare parts, original blue tail, etc.
Problems/Issues
-Cylinder 1 leaks oil through the gasket, although it doesn't affect the ride or the compression. It's just annoying.
-Tachometer doesn't work. I ride by ear/feel, so this never really bothered me enough to fix it.
Asking: $1800 obo
Email the above or call Ben @ 206.225.8858
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1.10.2011
Craigslist | Seattle CB 450
cafe racer **cash or trade - $1
Date: 2011-01-09, 11:14PM PST
fully built custom cb400 tII. so many upgrades. performance carb work done by twin line. valves adjusted. clip ons, exhuast. custom seat. new cables....way to much to list on the mods. 11k origional miles. reliable dependable. new dunlop tires. new chain. sound great with the mac megaphone 2 into 1 exhaust. just bought a street fighter headlight. havent installed. if u want the bike i can put on the new light if u so choose. this bike is a screamer i have a ticket doing 90mph on I-5 il be glad to show u. looks and sounds great,
*****MAKE AN OFFER OR TRADE...LOOKING FOR STREET BIKE OR ANYTHING NEWER AND FASTER******
 | Note: I had to delete this ugly 'street fighter' headlight. The thing will make all my loveliest motorcycle dreams ugly. |
Craigslist | Seattle '75 CB 750
1975 HONDA CB 750 F Super Sport - $2000 (LYNNWOOD)
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I like this one, needs to be stripped down and all those grills , fearing, bags and chrome stripped. Its looks too nice and I want to treat this bumble bee bad.
1.06.2011
Trend Research
From Trendcentral.... oh yes dreaded fear... the trend world has noticed.
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Alt Vs. Pro
More brands are picking recreational athletes for their marketing gameplay
Hurley Cycle Zombies: Southern Californian brothers Turkey and Scotty Stopnik grew up homeschooled by a dad who replaced shop class with motorcycle mechanics and P.E. with surfing. Though the brothers grew up cruising on bikes, they still found plenty of time to surf and skate for fun. Bridging the gap between the motorcycle and board sport worlds – as many young men of their generation are currently doing – they started calling themselves Cycle Zombies. Following Gen Y protocol, they started a blog to share bikes they’re fixing up and selling, to promote parties they’re throwing, and to connect with other would-be Cycle Zombies all over the world. That’s when Hurley found the brothers and stepped in to sponsor their lifestyle. The action sports clothing brand pays the bills, only asking that the Zombies wear some gear and keep doing what makes them happy without any regard for PR or mass marketability. Hurley’s sponsorship of the Stopniks introduces a unique focus on enjoying board sports for sheer pleasure rather than on winning competitions: something to which the majority of skaters and surfers can relate. x
A little bit Jealous of the Cycle Zombies life, yup! Thank goodness my life is pretty awesome, so I cant complain, although I would love to surf every morning.
Other Articles Quoted:
Hurley's - 18 hours with The Cycle Zombies
NY Times article from ages ago - Skateboard Aesthetics on Two Wheels
1.05.2011
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