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krazy_texan · 06-25-2013, 12:50 AM

Well I know there are plenty of guys on here that ride bikes much like anywhere you have the big bike guys mostly Harley and then you have the crotch rocket guys. I myself am kinda new to street bikes but I'm wondering who around here rides older bikes and where you get your parts from. Lets see what you guys got. My newest purchase is a 1979 honda cb400ti hawk1.
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see ten · 06-25-2013, 06:05 PM

Try these guys.

http://www.oldbikebarn.com/

Gumby · 06-26-2013, 01:58 AM

Ebay of course

**GruntMoanCough** · 06-30-2013, 12:05 AM

I love working on vintage Japanese bikes (cheap hobby) and have been since the '70s, before they were vintage.
The little sportbikes are fun for riding. Been doing a cleanup and managed to whittle down my obsession to 3 keepers (the two Z1's and the xs750).
Here's some pics of a few of them

http://s597.photobucket.com/user/fcr...ry/The%20Bikes

Enjoy your bike(s) and don't get too outta hand.

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68C15 · 07-08-2013, 07:40 AM

2 years ago I sold my 80 KZ750LTD. I ran into the Dad of the guy who bought it a couple weeks ago. He said it was too fast for Dad to keep up with.

many moons ago I had a 71 Honda CB350. it was actually a 325cc but after I got done with it, it was a 468. the gasket between the cylinders and the case was so thin it leaked oil everywhere. what a fun fast ride. 3rd gear wheelies and just about as tame as a psychotic ex-wife in menopause

Frizzle Fry · 07-08-2013, 09:20 AM

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sanford&daughter · 07-09-2013, 08:15 PM

here are my bikes, the blue one is a 78 honda cb400 hawk hondamatic its semiautomatic high/low gear no clutch with only 6100 original miles the yellow one is a 80 suzuki gn400 which they only made from 80-82 and the white one is a 86 suzuki savage drag bars s40 seat and pearl paint. i dont have much luck finding part except for ebay

68c-10 · 07-09-2013, 08:38 PM

I have a 78 Gs750E project, a 89 katana 750 and a 83 gr650

Bob 68327 · 07-09-2013, 11:42 PM

Here's one I just listed on e-bay 2 owner 3300 miles . Don't see many of them anymore...76 Honda mt250 elsinore

screamin_c10 · 07-10-2013, 09:07 AM

Cool old bikes... I don't ride, but have a soft spot for the old import bikes.

My 79 Z50 automatic soft tail. Now sporting a 125CC 5spd, 4" extended swingarm, oversized shocks, 10" XL70 rims, custom exhaust, custom cafe bars, CDi ignition and the fattest street tires I could fit. It does every bit of 60 and is down right scary.

Check my signature for a video of it shredding its original back tire.

DT1 · 07-10-2013, 03:15 PM

I sort of have a passion for older Japanese bikes. The Yamaha Enduro series is my favorite but I like most all types. Here are a few of my Restos.

1968 DT1 250

1971 DT1 250

1971 RT1 360

1972 JT2 60

1971 JT1L 60

1978 GT80

1978 750K

1978 GS1000

1966 CT90KO

1981 IT426G

hopped up · 07-10-2013, 03:18 PM

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hopped up · 07-10-2013, 03:19 PM

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**Willowrun** · 07-10-2013, 11:11 PM

Nice bikes fellas!
Some of mine:
'77 TT500 with 540 kit and deraked frame. Vintage class ice bike.
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**Willowrun** · 07-10-2013, 11:14 PM

'76 TT500. Stock motor, deraked frame, tractionized tires. Rubber class ice bike. Parts bikes in background.
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**Willowrun** · 07-10-2013, 11:18 PM

'73 BMW R90 my dad just gave me. Need to lose the fairing, bags, and big seat.
'77 or '78 (can't remember at the moment) XT500 behind the German.
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**Willowrun** · 07-10-2013, 11:20 PM

'79 Honda XL185s. Great little bike.
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**Willowrun** · 07-10-2013, 11:28 PM

Sorry for the multiple posts...ipad isn't the best at resizing.
None of my stuff gets restored...i get them with issues, and then clean them up and get them running right. I truly appreciate the full on restores, I just like the original, worn ones better. If i had the patience for a restore I'm sure I'd feel different.
2 year only '83 CR60. Bought as a basket case. The old small bore two strokes rip!
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DT1 · 07-11-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Willowrun

'76 TT500. Stock motor, deraked frame, tractionized tires. Rubber class ice bike. Parts bikes in background.
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Love the old TT's!

NONHOG · 07-11-2013, 12:20 PM

Last 2 bikes were American made but the 2 before were Japanese.
Good bikes lots of fun. I beat the snot out of the CX500. The Vmax was not much for long rides or comfort but it hauled. Low end torque and great top end power.

DT1 · 07-11-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

Last 2 bikes were American made but the 2 before were Japanese.
Good bikes lots of fun. I beat the snot out of the CX500. The Vmax was not much for long rides or comfort but it hauled. Low end torque and great top end power.

I believe that at one point in time the Vmax was the fastest production bike in the world.

tmills213 · 07-11-2013, 09:31 PM

The "efficient" ride to work (1978). Got it for a good price of freeeeee. 500mi so far. 4 carbs is a pain.

**Willowrun** · 07-12-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tmills213

The "efficient" ride to work (1978). Got it for a good price of freeeeee. 500mi so far. 4 carbs is a pain.

Love the sound of those small fours.

PAWS 72 · 07-14-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tmills213

The "efficient" ride to work (1978). Got it for a good price of freeeeee. 500mi so far. 4 carbs is a pain.

They may be a pain but when there right ,you better hang on.

PAWS 72 · 07-14-2013, 05:41 PM

If I can find some I'll post a few pics of my old one's.

Started riding on a Suzuki TS-125,Kawasaki KZ-185, Then a Honda CB-350,And then Kawasaki KZ900.

Always wanted a Kawasaki Z1R.Love the looks of that bike.I found this pic, not mine.

06-25-2013, 12:50 AM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Older foreign motorcycles Well I know there are plenty of guys on here that ride bikes much like anywhere you have the big bike guys mostly Harley and then you have the crotch rocket guys. I myself am kinda new to street bikes but I'm wondering who around here rides older bikes and where you get your parts from. Lets see what you guys got. My newest purchase is a 1979 honda cb400ti hawk1. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

06-25-2013, 06:05 PM	#2
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Older foreign motorcycles Try these guys. http://www.oldbikebarn.com/

06-26-2013, 01:58 AM	#3
Gumby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NW-Ohio Posts: 2,525	Re: Older foreign motorcycles Ebay of course

06-30-2013, 12:05 AM	#4
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: Older foreign motorcycles I love working on vintage Japanese bikes (cheap hobby) and have been since the '70s, before they were vintage. The little sportbikes are fun for riding. Been doing a cleanup and managed to whittle down my obsession to 3 keepers (the two Z1's and the xs750). Here's some pics of a few of them http://s597.photobucket.com/user/fcr...ry/The%20Bikes Enjoy your bike(s) and don't get too outta hand. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown Last edited by GruntMoanCough; 06-30-2013 at 12:57 AM. Reason: linky no worky

07-08-2013, 07:40 AM	#5
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Older foreign motorcycles 2 years ago I sold my 80 KZ750LTD. I ran into the Dad of the guy who bought it a couple weeks ago. He said it was too fast for Dad to keep up with. many moons ago I had a 71 Honda CB350. it was actually a 325cc but after I got done with it, it was a 468. the gasket between the cylinders and the case was so thin it leaked oil everywhere. what a fun fast ride. 3rd gear wheelies and just about as tame as a psychotic ex-wife in menopause __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

07-08-2013, 09:20 AM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Older foreign motorcycles pipeburn.com and there used to be throttleyard.com but it has now merged back in with bringatrailer.com

07-09-2013, 08:15 PM	#7
sanford&daughter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Upstate , New York Posts: 647	Re: Older foreign motorcycles here are my bikes, the blue one is a 78 honda cb400 hawk hondamatic its semiautomatic high/low gear no clutch with only 6100 original miles the yellow one is a 80 suzuki gn400 which they only made from 80-82 and the white one is a 86 suzuki savage drag bars s40 seat and pearl paint. i dont have much luck finding part except for ebay Attached Images

07-09-2013, 08:38 PM	#8
68c-10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ashtabula, Ohio Posts: 105	Re: Older foreign motorcycles I have a 78 Gs750E project, a 89 katana 750 and a 83 gr650 __________________ 68 Chevy C-10 custom, 350,4bbl, serp belt swap, th400, 5 lug disk conversion, added honda seats and factory tach. 71 Gremlin X, 360, t-5, 8 3/4 rear, and dodge dakota seats. 82 Spirit, 4.0,ax-15, 8.8 rear and sti bucket seats

07-09-2013, 11:42 PM	#9
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Older foreign motorcycles Here's one I just listed on e-bay 2 owner 3300 miles . Don't see many of them anymore...76 Honda mt250 elsinore Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-10-2013, 09:07 AM	#10
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,751	Re: Older foreign motorcycles Cool old bikes... I don't ride, but have a soft spot for the old import bikes. My 79 Z50 automatic soft tail. Now sporting a 125CC 5spd, 4" extended swingarm, oversized shocks, 10" XL70 rims, custom exhaust, custom cafe bars, CDi ignition and the fattest street tires I could fit. It does every bit of 60 and is down right scary. Check my signature for a video of it shredding its original back tire. Attached Images __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY! Last edited by screamin_c10; 07-10-2013 at 09:14 AM.

07-10-2013, 03:15 PM	#11
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: Older foreign motorcycles I sort of have a passion for older Japanese bikes. The Yamaha Enduro series is my favorite but I like most all types. Here are a few of my Restos. 1968 DT1 250 1971 DT1 250 1971 RT1 360 1972 JT2 60 1971 JT1L 60 1978 GT80 1978 750K 1978 GS1000 1966 CT90KO 1981 IT426G

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07-10-2013, 11:11 PM	#14
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: Older foreign motorcycles Nice bikes fellas! Some of mine: '77 TT500 with 540 kit and deraked frame. Vintage class ice bike. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-10-2013, 11:14 PM	#15
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: Older foreign motorcycles '76 TT500. Stock motor, deraked frame, tractionized tires. Rubber class ice bike. Parts bikes in background. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images



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07-10-2013, 11:18 PM	#16
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: Older foreign motorcycles '73 BMW R90 my dad just gave me. Need to lose the fairing, bags, and big seat. '77 or '78 (can't remember at the moment) XT500 behind the German. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-10-2013, 11:20 PM	#17
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: Older foreign motorcycles '79 Honda XL185s. Great little bike. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-10-2013, 11:28 PM	#18
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: Older foreign motorcycles Sorry for the multiple posts...ipad isn't the best at resizing. None of my stuff gets restored...i get them with issues, and then clean them up and get them running right. I truly appreciate the full on restores, I just like the original, worn ones better. If i had the patience for a restore I'm sure I'd feel different. 2 year only '83 CR60. Bought as a basket case. The old small bore two strokes rip! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-11-2013, 12:20 PM	#20
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,455	Re: Older foreign motorcycles Last 2 bikes were American made but the 2 before were Japanese. Good bikes lots of fun. I beat the snot out of the CX500. The Vmax was not much for long rides or comfort but it hauled. Low end torque and great top end power. Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

07-11-2013, 09:31 PM	#22
tmills213 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Normal il Posts: 173	Re: Older foreign motorcycles The "efficient" ride to work (1978). Got it for a good price of freeeeee. 500mi so far. 4 carbs is a pain. Attached Images

07-14-2013, 05:41 PM	#25
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Older foreign motorcycles If I can find some I'll post a few pics of my old one's. Started riding on a Suzuki TS-125,Kawasaki KZ-185, Then a Honda CB-350,And then Kawasaki KZ900. Always wanted a Kawasaki Z1R.Love the looks of that bike.I found this pic, not mine. Attached Images

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