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Bought my H.S. dream bike...27 years later!

Old Jul 27, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cantcatchmeboy
looks good for being dam near 20 yrs old...g/l with it man.rep for restoring a vintage!
damn near 20? by my math its 26 years old.
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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Very nice! Those old vintage Jap bikes are the shit, aren't they?
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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Thanks for the kind words, Gentlemen.

She is definatally going to need alot of work. I'm a detail freak, so right now I see no light at the end of the tunnel. I guess the first thing I will do is clean everything up and see what needs to be replaced or repaired.

The plastic and seat are mint. The tank will need to be restored. It's pretty yellow compared to the rest of the bike. I also need to research the best method to remove rust from out of it. Some of the chrome needs to be redone. Alot of the aluminum is pitted and has that white corrosion all over it. It is complete, and that makes things a little easier. I shouldn't need to hunt down too many parts. Thank God for Ebay. Finding period correct aftermarket parts will be tough.

Thanks again, and I'll keep everyone updated on the progress.
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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Great story man. I hope the resto goes well
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Boostin97SE-R
damn near 20? by my math its 26 years old.
i meant 30
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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+rep for da classic
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Frankie Figs
Great story man. I hope the resto goes well
Thanks, Frankie.



Originally Posted by wsideshow
+rep for da classic
I appreciate that, Bro!
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cantcatchmeboy
i meant 30
I actually kinda figured that's what you meant but I try to never let a good ball busting go bye.
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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damn pat...i seriously thought you had moved...never see ya around anymore, not that im out that much myself either. glad to see ya still have the toys
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Sneakin Deacon
damn pat...i seriously thought you had moved...never see ya around anymore, not that im out that much myself either. glad to see ya still have the toys
Thanks, Kenny. I'll be sending a few toys on there way soon. And to be honest, I'm not feeling either of the cars. I haven't for awhile. I really am enjoying working on my bikes. Hell, I went out in the garage to work on the Seca at around 9 last night. I came in at 5 in the morning.

I haven't been out much. It seems like when I do the old spot is a ghost town.

I couldn't move without telling anyone. I've got too many friends to leave like that.
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