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Couple of my old jalopies

Postby Rhode Warrior » Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:46 pm

1974 H2R replica

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1982 Honda CBX

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Postby Corey » Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:58 pm

I need a bib. :shock: Very nice looking bikes there. 8)
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Postby frenchie » Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:50 pm

Real nice bikes. Thanks for sharing.
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Postby Rhode Warrior » Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:19 pm

Thanks guys. Lots of work to get them to that point.
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Postby L Shea » Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:01 pm

Those are awesome ! I might make that H2R my background on my computer. Sweet !
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Postby Motoshire747 » Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:11 pm

Very, very nice!

How do I learn to restore a bike like this, or at least to something a little prettier than what I have? Is there a book you can recommend? Restoration for dummies? :roll:

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Postby Rhode Warrior » Thu Dec 11, 2008 4:25 pm

Motoshire747 wrote:Very, very nice!

How do I learn to restore a bike like this, or at least to something a little prettier than what I have? Is there a book you can recommend? Restoration for dummies? :roll:

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It really all depends upon what you're trying to accomplish. To be honest, I've found over the years that some of the best information can come from forums like this one, especially a forum that is specific to the bike that you're working on. In my case, for example the Kawasaki triples website. Lots of really good advice there. Over the years I have learned to do my own paint, bodywork, welding, fabrication, wiring and all my own wrenching. I have built a few bikes from scratch including this prostreet v twin that I still own.

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My CBX only involved paint, detailing, and bolting on the exhaust. The Kawasaki was more of a build. I started with a stock Kawasaki H2, cut it up, and made it into an H2R replica. If you want to read all about the Kawasaki, click on this link and you will have more than enough to chew on. http://kawasakitriplesworldwide.com/php ... 72a123b949

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Postby Motoshire747 » Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:11 pm

I have an idea 8)
How about you build it and I'll race it!! :P
In fact you would probably have the opportunity to build it over and over a few times! :shock: :shock: :shock: :lol:

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Postby Rhode Warrior » Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:20 pm

Motoshire747 wrote:I have an idea 8)
How about you build it and I'll race it!! :P
In fact you would probably have the opportunity to build it over and over a few times! :shock: :shock: :shock: :lol:

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Yikes. I have lots of those offers. :lol: Who knows, I may sell the Kawasaki some day. It's not exactly an everyday rider. :shock:
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Postby Rhode Warrior » Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:13 am

First fire since I built it. Click on the picture for a video.

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Postby Ron Hanley » Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:24 am

nice bike, nice sound, nothing like two stroke in the morning. Now, if I only had the mechanical talent.
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Postby Corey » Mon Dec 29, 2008 7:32 am

Great to hear the sounds of another Widowmaker. When's the first outing with this Beast?
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Postby Rhode Warrior » Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:09 am

Corey wrote:Great to hear the sounds of another Widowmaker. When's the first outing with this Beast?


As soon as it's warm enough and the sand and salt is off the roads. :D
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Postby Frans » Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:42 pm

much admiration and respect. your focus is simply incredible.

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Postby Rhode Warrior » Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:53 pm

Updated pictures of my CBX. Now has Hayabusa swingarm, monoshock, wheels, brakes, and front end. Nissin radial master cylinder. Subframe, seat and tail section from a 2007 CBR600RR. I fabricated the rear frame, rearsets, top engine mount, top yoke, fiberglass undertail, and fiberglass filler section between the gas tank and seat. Painted it with silver pearl with a graphite stripe. Dunlop slicks. K & N pods with stage III jets, Dyna ignition and coils, Mocal oil cooler with braided oil lines and custom mount, PIAA lights, Protaper risers and Renthal fatbars. Just waiting for a carbon fiber front fender and I still need to install my KOSO speedo/tach. Rides and handles great.

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