Celebrating 30 Years of Vintage Motorcycling

The Mysterious CD125 Tech Tip: Two Strokes and Air Leaks Don’t Mix

Safely Transporting Your

Volume 28, Number 4 • August/September 2007 • $5.50 From the President

Fellow VJMC Members, Volume 28,Number 4 August/September 2007 uring my first trip to Michigan's Gilmore Museum this June, I was simply blown away by the quality and quantity of grand motorcycles on display. Vintage machines such President as Vincents, Harleys, BMWs and many more were well presented by their owners – Pete Boody spectacular machines each one. The VJMC and vintage Japanese motorcycles were also well (865) 607-8179 D [email protected] represented. I must also note that in the 12 year history of the giant vintage bike show at Gilmore, the Magazine Editor coveted Spectators' Choice award has never been awarded to a Japanese bike...until now! Jason Roberts With nearly 5000 people in attendance, a spectacular bright red 247 cc X6 (562) 777-2565 Scrambler, restored and owned by VJMC member and Public Relations Director Roger Smith, [email protected] took the top Spectator Choice award, surprising many in the industry [see Roger's next tro- phy-magnet Yamaha Big Bear in this issue! Ed.]. This of course did not happen by accident, Classified Advertising but was the result of much careful preparation and presentation. Gary Gadd Bill Hoard, renowned Triumph restorer, commented on the Suzuki's win after the awards (817) 284-8195 presentation: [email protected] "I was surprised that a 250cc out-classed the hundreds of other larger displace- Commercial Advertising ment bikes in the competition. The crowd liked what they saw and the X6 deserved the Class Bob Billa and Spectator award!" (949) 916-7734 The great thing about this win is that it was awarded to a vintage Japanese motorcycle, [email protected] demonstrating that folks are beginning to notice us and enjoy what they see. More and more around the country, we'll be seeing bike shows with pristine Japanese bikes taking home the Membership trophies. My thanks go out to all of the VJ motorcycle owners that presented at Gilmore and Bill Granade I hope that all of you can attend an “all bikes” (813) 961-3737 show and enjoy the experience of seeing one of [email protected] our own receive an honor as cool as this one. Great job Roger, see you next year at Gilmore. Webmaster Be sure to visit our website at www.vjmc.org Beth Braun and take another look at the upcoming Eastern (860) 228-4252 and Western National Rallies (August 20-25th [email protected] and October 6-7th respectively). Both of these Art Director very cool events are presented to you, our Nadine G. Messier membership, as a gathering place for members (310) 574-9474 and guests. Both are not to be missed, so bring [email protected] a guest or two and join us for a grand time. —Pete Boody ©2007 Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form with- out permission. The opinions or views expressed in letters or articles are those of the author and do not nec- essarily reflect the policy of the VJMC. The VJMC accepts no liability for any loss, damage or claims occurring as a result of advice given in this publication or for claims made by advertis- ers of products or services in this publication.

Mission Statement: The purpose of this organization is to promote the preservation, restoration and enjoyment of Vintage Japanese motorcycles. (We define vintage as those 20 years old or older until 2011. We will still embrace 1990, 1989 and 1988 until then.) and to promote the sport of motorcycling and camaraderie of motor- cyclists everywhere.

Erratum: in the last issue On the Cover: the owner of the XS650 Robert Rosen’s collection on the cover was 1979 CBX incorrectly identified. The real owner is John Furge. Apologies for the error!

2 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Table of Contents ...... From the President 2 ...... The Mysterious Honda CD125 4 ...... Editorial 6 ...... Water Buffalos, Anyone? 6 ...... Letter to the Editor 7 ...... Safely Transporting Your Motorcycles 11 ...... 40th Anniversary 12 ...... eBay Watch: Honda CBX 14 ...... CyberBiku: www.motorcycleramps.com 14 ...... Meet the Advertiser: Taylor Productions 16 ...... Dirty Love: My First Dirtbike 18 ...... The World’s Fastest Gopher 19 ...... Tech Tip: Two Strokes and Air Leaks Don’t Mix 20 ...... Tech Tip: Making Gaskets, Part 2 21 ...... Tech Tip: Bodywork Basics, Part 3 26 ...... Chasing the Dream 27 ...... My 1967 Yamaha YM2C Big Bear Scrambler 32 ...... Classifieds 35

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 3 Cover Story: The Mysterious Honda CD125 by Ed Toulouse

his is not a story about buying an old Honda 750; it is simply about the purchase and restoration of a quirky little bike that nobody really desires nor knows much about. TIn the world of collecting, the word "rare" has a dual meaning. It is most frequently associated with sought-after items that are few in num- ber and high in dollar value. However, "rare" doesn’t always mean valu- able. My 1969 Honda CD 125 fits into this latter category. Barrett- Jackson fodder, it isn’t. Parts suppliers find little financial incentive to stock parts for such an obscure model, which made this restoration a challenge. Several years ago I went to Vermont in response to an ad in Walneck’s Classic Cycle featuring two `60s vintage Bridgestones, one a 350 and the other a 175. The owner of the bikes had passed away and his wife was selling this pair of Japanese two strokes. As Bridgestones are few and far between and, of more importance, are reasonably priced, I fig- ured I could collect and restore this brand relatively inexpensively. Of course, my first bike was a 1965 Bridgestone, which I recently found and purchased, reuniting us after 35 years, but that is another story. Burlington, Vermont, is seven hours away from my central Maine home, so a good friend and I embarked on the quest early one morning. After several painful hours in the Spartan cab of my old Ford F-150, we arrived in Burlington, an eclectic city bordering beautiful Lake Champlain, which separates Vermont from New York State. We stopped for a bite at a fast food place and headed for an address in a small town nearby. After a few directional miscalculations we arrived at our destina- tion, a bike shop specializing in used Japanese brands. The proprietor was handling the sale of the Bridgestones for the owner who lived a few miles away, which is where the bikes were still housed. Before leaving we perused the inventory of Japanese machines. Inside the shop I spied a little red vintage Honda twin parked off to the side. My first question to the owner was, “What model Honda is this?” He replied that it was a `69 Honda CD 125. I soon discovered that this information had been cleverly gleaned from the cover of the owner’s manual, as he confessed that he had never heard of this model before it arrived at his shop and unfortunately, when questioned later, could recall little about its purchase or origin. However, he did say that he had consulted the American Honda book which has detailed information on all sold in the U.S., and the little Honda’s pedigree was nowhere to be found. It was apparently a non-import model, which emigrated to our shores in a less traditional way. Thinking that I was a potential customer he flicked the throttle and with an effortless kick the little twin roared – or rather warbled – to life. (A bike whose two cylinders barely displace 62cc each seldom roars.) It ran Honda smooth and the exhaust note was barely audible. I was impressed with this little road bike not only because of the mystique behind its origin, but because it ran so well, was in reasonably good shape with approximately 18,000 km displayed, and had two perfect and original Honda solo saddles. The passenger saddle is easily detach- able from the rack on which it rests, providing a perfect place to strap continued on page 8

4 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 5 Editorial

o, Dear Readers, I did it. I Along most survived a month-long of the course, journey to the UK, includ- craggy stone iSng ten days at the Isle of Man TT walls, curbs, races – on crutches, carrying a and light poles backpack no less. (OK, I only car- flash by inches ried the backpack through the from the rac- airport and one train station, but ers, who must that was enough, thanks very memorize much!) A great trip, but I'd rec- countless off- ommend doing it with just two camber curves legs instead of four. I'm pretty and road irreg- glad I could fulfill my dream of ularities in attending the Centenary TT just addition to the six months after my big accident. major turns if For those not familiar with the they are to sur- Isle of Man TT (and there are vive, let alone many out there, unbelievably), finish, this this year marked the 100th deadly race. I anniversary of this incredible say "deadly" road race event held on a small because it truly island in the Irish Sea between is the most England and Ireland. Until it was lethal road taken off the Grand Prix roster by course on the planet; since the type of motophile you're likely to given the stick Jason and the FIM in 1976, the TT (for start in 1907 there have been meet tends to be the sort of for thousands Joey Dunlop "Tourist Trophy") had been one more than 200 fatalities in the extreme gearhead/two-wheel of fans along stop in the motorcycle GP world TT. Sadly, that record was updat- junkie who can carry on a fasci- the seaside Promenade, the tour for many years. Famous rac- ed yet again this year, with yet nating conversation on motorcy- main drag of the island's capital, ers such as Giacomo Agostini, another racer's death on the cle minutiae for hours, preferably Douglas, and the center of the TT , John Surtees, very last lap of the last race (two over some of the fine local social scene. For me it was like a Joey Dunlop, , etc. built spectators also perished in that brews. concert of classic rock n roll their heroic reputations scream- accident). And of course, there were vin- played by old masters like Led ing around the island's 37 3/4 tage machines of every persua- Zep and Hendrix on priceless vin- mile-long course. And this is not nce you've experi- sion: mostly British, of course, tage guitars! just another purpose-built built enced the TT, even but also European and So, will I be back? Mostly defi- racetrack; it's a true road MotoGP racing seems Japanese. To celebrate the TT nitely, but next time I'll need a course, a strip of narrow, undu- tameO and somehow artificial. Centenary, a "Lap of bike to ride. Shipping one over lating Victorian-era tarmac that There's also a camaraderie on Champions" was held, featuring would be prohibitively expensive, winds its way through ancient vil- the island that I've never seen at pristine examples of famous win- but I'm sure I could find some lages before opening up onto any other commercial race; it's a ning bikes from TTs past, ridden kind soul who'd be willing to loan windswept hills with stunning big commitment to visit the TT, for the most part by the original or rent me some wheels locally... views of the ocean. even if you live in the UK, so the racers. The bikes were later —Jason Roberts

Water Buffalos, Anyone? ecently I discovered a DVD documentary/fan's guide for the er and he indicated that he could translate the format to NTSC if I Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" motorcycles (or "Kettles" as bought the disc in quantity. Any interested Water Buffalo-heads out the Brits call them). What an awesome resource, with a there are invited to email me at [email protected] for details. Rspotter's guide for each of the five years the GT750 was produced, Do you have a restored motorcycle or project? Technical tips or lots of photos, and a how-to video on rebuilding the three-cylinder two- words of advice? Or just a nice old Japanese bike that you'd like to that's worth the price alone. Unfortunately the DVD is see in this magazine? If so our members are eager to hear about it produced in the UK and only available in PAL format, meaning it won't and see it! Send your stories and high-resolution pictures to me at play on US-spec DVD players. However, I have contacted the produc- [email protected]. Thanks! r

6 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Letter to the Editor

must take issue with Jim Townsend's assertion that "from 1977 when this club was founded until 2001 there was never any kind of event held solely for VJMC members in the USA and Canada." I[December-January 2007 issue] I was at a 1981 VJMC rally held in Dumont, NJ and have the photos to prove it. Now I will admit that there wasn't anyone there from Canada but I'm pretty sure that they weren't excluded from attending. The rally was held in front of the Precision Honda Dealership where [VJMC founding member] Bart Taylor worked. It looks like there were nine bikes and I think most of us received some kind of award. Mine was for the longest distance traveled and I only lived about 50 miles away!

Regards, Rich Alexander

Editor’s Note: Rich, I believe that Jim was talking about the introduction of National Rallies for our members, our first being held in Asheville, NC in 2001.

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 7 Honda CD125 CD 175. For the record, my engine and frame bike, even those in poor condition, can usu- continued from page 4 serial numbers do match and indicate a ally be resurrected with creative bodywork. 1969 CD 125. My most recent request for However, the exhaust, especially a badly information and parts was to David Silver rusted or altered muffler, is next to impossi- down purchases from the local market. Spares in Great Britain, one of Europe’s ble to rescue. As an aside, from experience, Uncharacteristically, I fended off the urge largest dealers in vintage Honda parts, or as I have noticed that the mufflers of the two to buy. The few hundred dollars asking price the Brits call them, "spares." After reading stroke Bridgestones are almost never rusted was a stretch for my wallet, which would my email, they requested a photo for which I soon be leaned out by the impending obliged. The response was quick and Bridgestone purchase and gassing up the old unequivocal, essentially saying, “Good luck. Ford for the return home. Not looking back, We have no parts nor information on this we headed down the road for the bike.” Bridgestones. The purchase went well. The bikes were no surprise to me after having ince I hadn’t started dismantling the previously purchased several old Honda, I really wasn’t sure what I Bridgestones. They were in decent shape would actually need. The next step with the 350 being the better of the two and, wasS to find out. I pause here to offer a word as was to be expected, rust was everywhere, of advice to rookie restorers, as veterans creeping through the tinfoil-thin layer of already know this. (I fit somewhere in Japanese chrome typical of this era. between.) In lieu of a good parts or shop The little Honda was still on my mind and manual, take plenty of photos from all angles after loading the Bridgestones I could see a and of every part on the machine, close-ups bit of daylight in the bed of the old pickup being ever so important, before starting to between the two bikes, just about enough tear off pieces. Much to my chagrin, upon re- room for one more. On that conclusion and assembly, I discovered that my photo layout true to my character, I pointed the Ford back consisted of three shots, one from the front, to the shop, where a little dickering led to a and two from same side. None showed any price with which both the seller and I were important layout details. Lesson learned: happy. After filling out the Vermont paper- “Do as I say, not as I did!” work, we loaded the 125 into the now crowd- I am always amazed at the speed with ed pickup bed. The return home followed the which I can dismantle anything. Re-assembly same route but, typical of such ventures, was a lot like my trip to Vermont; the road seemed three times longer and much more back to where I started seemed much longer tedious. We arrived back home in Maine and bumpier. In addition to photos, I found around 9:00 pm and unloaded our three that drawings of certain parts configurations prizes. along with written notes helped in putting the thing back together. Guessing at seemingly he story of the Honda went on hold minor points in re-assembly such as, “Does for a couple of years as other proj- the head of this bolt come in from the left or ects demanded my attention. Finally the right side?” can lead to monumental Tit was time to freshen up the little bike. headaches. Only after everything is assem- Countless inquiries were made to local bled and tightened down is it discovered why Honda connoisseurs for information and the manufacturer had the bolt go in from the parts but all fell on deaf ears. Nobody had other direction. One step forward and two heard of this model. The parts man at a local back…a tune to which I’ve danced many Honda shop said, “You mean a CB 125. times. Honda never made a CD 125.” As I didn’t have the little bike in tow, my manual cover did discover that, despite the seeming proved that indeed they did. The Internet rarity of this model, it does share many yielded just a few pictures of this bike from parts with its Honda stable mates of such far away places as Norway and Ithe era: engine and lighting components, rub- Bermuda. However, none of these imposters ber parts for hand grips, foot pegs, looked like my bike even though one was the and shift levers, etc. However, the rubber through, saved from this fate by the oily same year, a 1969. The engine shown in hits the road when body parts are needed. smoke residue which coats their insides. these Internet bikes was a stressed member Tanks, fenders, seats, side panels and The mufflers on the 125 had been modi- of the frame, whereas my version has the exhaust systems, especially the mufflers, fied at the hands of some previous owner engine cradled in a full frame. (See photos) I seem to be specific to a given model and are who pruned about four inches off the tapered have also seen a similar configuration in the difficult to find. Body components still on the cigar-shaped ends. Why? For sound enhance-

8 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER ment? Try finding original mufflers for a bike whose model is not even match. It was given to me when I purchased the bike as an extra part listed by most suppliers. Replacements seldom meet the need, and, as a result of not being attached, still retained its youthful luster. because, to work, they have to share similar dimensions and have Mechanicals on the bike, essentially the drive train from engine to correct mounting brackets and indents for engine and frame configu- rear sprocket, were in great shape and thus were not an issue. rations. I struck out here. See the photos! No restoration of mine would be complete without a few parts left Matching paint on most vintage bikes is yet another challenge. over. Typically this is an assortment of washers, nuts and bolts. In Auto paint stores do not carry codes for many bikes, especially old this case it was an actual body component, a meaningful part of the

ones. Even Honda dealers were of no help. Reading the paint color machine. I had astutely followed my own advice and had recorded the for a match is a possibility as long as the bike is the original color location on each part. My notes said this bit should be located in the and that the paint hasn’t faded, and what are the chances of that? headlight nacelle behind the wires. Despite the specificity of these The rear fender under the seat, where the sun doesn’t shine, is directions, I still wasn’t able to figure out exactly how or where in the sometimes a good source of virgin, original color. We used the chain relatively small headlight bucket it fit. It now hangs on the pegboard guard of the Honda, which is the fully-enclosed type, for a color continued on page 15

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 9

Safely Transporting Your Motorcycles by Jim Townsend

ooner or later you will need to trans- Receiver-Type Hitches these rigs. If the rig clamps the front wheel, port your motorcycle from one place There are two types of hitches which fit into it may be secure enough without the tie down to another and if not done properly, it a receiver on your vehicle. One sits trans- straps. Also, while the bike's rear wheel is cSan result in damage to your bike. I have versely across the back of the vehicle. In a rolling along the ground, the probably seen every sort of jury-rigged real pinch, they do work, but have some bearings and chain are also moving and method of transport possible: motorcycles shortcomings. These are usually made for wearing out. Very sharp turning and backing laid on their sides, unsecured, in a pick-up small bikes of under 500cc. By necessity up can be problematic; since the bike's truck, or crowded into a trailer as tight as there is very little space between the bike steering head is at an angle, the bike will sardines in a can, so I hope this article will and the vehicle. The lack of clearance makes lean the opposite direction of the turn. It help you choose the best way to transport it very difficult to fully strap the bike down, looks really odd to turn left and see the bike your motorcycle without harming it. thus this method is very tenuous and allows in the rear view mirror virtually laying on its There are several ways to transport motor- the bike to shift back when you accelerate right side. I have used this type of hitch and cycles: using hitches which fit into a two-inch and forward when you . You want to find them useful for short distances only. For square receiver, trailers with and without avoid this. longer trips, I would not use this method. rails for the tires, inside enclosed trailers and trucks, and pickup trucks. All these dif- he second type of hitch holds the Rental Trailers And Trucks ferent modes have one thing in common: no front wheel of the bike up and rests In a real pinch, we must sometimes rent a matter what you haul your bike on or in, it the rear wheel on the ground behind trailer or possibly a truck. Most rental vehi- must be secure. This may seem simple, but Tthe vehicle. The problems with this hitch is cles have no way to fasten anything to their I have seen some very shaky methods used that you must fasten the forks of the bike floors to ease cleaning and maintenance. I to haul bikes and I have had problems down with straps, and bikes with fairings are have used them in the past, but found them myself. virtually impossible to secure with one of continued on page 15

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 11 Macau Grand Prix 40th Anniversary by Ian Foster

Editor’s Note: the following story was submit- ted by Mr. Ian Foster, an Irish citizen residing signs a bike in Hong Kong. Though it's not in the U.S., it's an interesting glimpse at a vintage event most of us have never heard of.

he Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix celebrated its 40th Anniversary on 18-19th November, 2006. The TClassic Auto-cycle Museum (www.CAM- hk.com) Club of Hong Kong were invited on an all-expenses-paid trip to the neighboring former Portuguese colony for parades and shows during the Grand Prix weekend. Festivities commenced the week before race-weekend as famous past winners arrived to celebrate: Ron Haslam (six wins between 1981 and 1987); ( two wins in 1977 and 1984); (won on the Pepsi Suzuki RGR500 in 1988, completing most of his final lap on the rear wheel!); Didier de Rodrigues (a former team- mate of Schwantz, won on a Lucky Strike Suzuki in 1991); John McGuinness (won in 2001); and Michael Rutter (six time former winner) who had the possibility this year to beat Haslam’s record if he took his seventh ixty bikes shipped in from Hong Kong rep- win. resented machinery from the decades of After the pre-race Riders’ Briefing on racing in Macau, as well as some older Wednesday night, an informal ceremony machines.S They ranged from a 1924 Sunbeam was held to mark the start of the 40th Model 5 to a 2003 Ducati 749 Monster. Some 40 Anniversary celebrations. A 1967 Yamaha bikes took part in the parades, with 20 on display RD56 Replica (based on a 1973 RD250), around the city. which was the first bike to win the Macau Seven past winners were provided bikes at the GP, was autographed by the past winners front of the grid. Unfortunately in Hong Kong we and the 2006 race entrants. This bike is do not have the original RGV500s or KR750s in now designated the “40th Anniversary our collections, so slightly less exotic machines Macau GP Bike” and is now on display at from those decades were provided for the famous the Macau GP Museum. riders. Ron Haslam rode a 1982 Honda CB1100RC, Michael Rutter rode his Stobart continued on page 16

12 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1972 Yamaha G75

1982 CB1100RC ridden by Ron Haslam

CR750 (replica) on Grid

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 13 eBay Watch: Honda CBX by Jason Roberts

he monster CBX is a no-brainer classic and an appreciating • May 20: 1979 model in red, 31000 miles, nice condition with investment. The big six-cylinder machine – like most desirable after market exhaust system, cam, pistons, valves, etc., went bikes for some reason – wasn't very popular during its 1979- for $5000 1982 manufacturing run, with Honda morphing it into a faired-and- • May 20: 1979 model in silver, 8100 miles, a non-running project Tbagged sport-tourer within two years of its introduction as a naked bike with no exhaust, in tatty condition, finished at $1475 superbike. Riding one is definitely an experience to remember; silky- smooth and, with the proper aftermarket exhaust installed (the best • May 26: 1979 model in silver, 14302 miles in all-original are the six-into-six pipes), it makes a ripping snarl reminiscent of a "museum quality" condition including the stock tires, finished at Ferrari...sweet music! The good news: there's a lot of them out there, $13,500 and most are in decent shape (this is no kid's bike, remember), plus the spares are fairly available. I found more on eBay than I could list • May 26: 1981 model in silver, 16644 miles, very clean original here in just two months of tracking them. The bad news: the CBX is condition with just a few flaws, bid to $4169 heavy and very complex. There's six of everything! Twenty-four valves! • May 27: 1979 model in red, 23381 miles, aftermarket exhaust You'll need a special carb tool to sync the mixers, and removing the but in nice original condition otherwise, went for $5350 cam covers necessitates dropping that huge lump from the frame. They're also not going cheap, but the good ones will surely never • May 28: 1982 model in white/blue, 9100 miles, one owner, depreciate. r decent shape, all stock, reached $5500 • May 17: 1981 model in silver, 55 miles, "started five times • May 28: 1981 model in silver, 15970 miles, slightly tatty but since new", all original mint condition, bid up to $13,600 decent, went for $3702

• May 18: 1979 model in red, 13853 miles, all original, decent • June 1: 1979 model in red, 70 miles, turbocharger kit and condition with some signs of wear and tear, reached $4050 extensive performance mods to the engine, beautiful condition but didn't make reserve at $10,101 CyberBiku: www.motorcycleramps.com by Jason Roberts ollowing Jim Townsend's important, as it helps keep the article on motorcycle underside of your bike (or the transport safety, I thought pipes) from scraping across the I'd share a site that's relevant to ramp as the bike is being loaded Fthis topic. Of course, to transport or unloaded, which is a real prob- your bike safely, first you have to lem if your bike sits low to the load the bike safely, right? I know ground. When you're done, the too many people still using ratty ramp folds up small enough to fit old narrow planks of wood to do into the back seat of most cars or this delicate task, and believe trucks. I've received numerous me, if you've ever dropped a bike interested comments from folks off a ramp while loading/ unload- who've seen me using this ramp, ing it from a high truck bed, you'll so here ya go...now you know want to invest in a quality ramp. where to get your own. They even Motorcycleramps.com claims "the have a triple-wide version that's largest selection of motorcycle big enough to walk or ride up, ramps anywhere for almost any eliminating the need for a step type of motorcycle or loading situ- ladder or crate for those with tall ation," and while I can't vouch for pickup trucks. The site also sells that assertion, I can definitely rec- hitches, trailers, chocks, lifts, ommend one of their curved fold- straps – just about everything you ing aluminum ramps as a very need to transport your bike in useful and well-made tool. The safety and style. Their prices are curve of the ramp is especially pretty decent, too. r

14 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Safely Transporting Your Motorcycles Meet the continued from page 11 Advertiser: universally problematic for haul- lot of stress on the trailer. ing anything that required really I once made a trip of about Taylor Productions good care. Moving boxes of 500 miles over highways with ent Taylor is a freelance writer, video producer, and long- stuff is one thing, but hauling three medium-sized bikes on my time motorcycle enthusiast. He has produced segments your prized baby is another. A three-rail trailer. When I for several different motorcycle television programs and trailer may have a single rail or unloaded the bikes, I discov- Khis written work has appeared in Action, Cycle News, bar around the sides, but noth- ered that the trailer frame was and VMX magazine. ing really good for holding a broken in three places and the Kent has been riding for more than 3 decades and several bikes bike securely. Stay away from axles were just barely held on by occupy his garage: a Ducati 350, Husqvarna CR250, a newer rental trucks and trailers if at all the front spring shackles. There Ducati 600 Monster and his favorite, a 1980 Yamaha SR500 that possible. I was, 500 miles from home he bought new. with a broken frame. After think- His latest video is called ‘BackTrack’ and is a 60 minute documen- Rail-Type Trailers ing it over, I decided to try drag- tary about the professional motocross scene in the USA during the Probably the most common ging the trailer home anyway as 1970s. It contains rare footage from famous racetracks with many method of hauling motorcycles it was now empty. Luckily, it in-depth interviews featuring great riders of the era. is via special trailers with rails made the trip with no problems, See the Taylor Productions ad in this issue, and when you order for holding the tires. These but the first job I had on arrival BackTrack online at www.backtrackvideo.com , just mention VJMC come in various sizes with one, was to flip it over, re-weld and and BackTrack will pay the $3.00 shipping charge. r two and three rails. A small sin- reinforce the frame to prevent gle-rail trailer can be very sturdy any future problems. with a lightweight frame, and can haul a medium-sized bike quite nother problem is that continuedHonda from pageCD125 9 safely behind a small- to medi- the trailers' bearings um-sized automobile. A friend of may not get much mine in Michigan has a 1976 grAease during assembly. I found above my bench awaiting either a parts manual or a clever friend to Gold Wing that he tows on a sin- that out the hard way too. After help it find a home. gle-rail trailer attached to his replacing the bearings and In total, restoring the CD 125 consisted of the purchase of rub- new Gold Wing! Double-rail trail- seals, I purchased “Bearing ber foot pegs and grips, a couple of new cables, one new tire and ers can haul two bikes quite well Buddies” at the hardware store. tube, many new stainless steel nuts and bolts, and countless hours even if the trailer is not large, These are replacement caps for buffing every part of the bike that used to shine including the cut- but the most versatile trailer is a the axle ends with grease fit- off mufflers for which I have yet to find replacements. triple-railer. With the triple rails tings on them to lube the wheel you can haul up to three bikes bearings. Fishermen use them he bottom line is comfortably. However, there are on boat trailers so they can that I now have a triple-rail trailers which are just back their trailers in the water to refurbished, unas- not heavy duty. Short trips over unload and later use grease to Tsuming little bike in which very smooth roads are one force out any water in the hubs. I have invested little thing, but long hauls or trips over These are very handy on any money as restorations go. rough roads with a full load are trailer. It will never be ridden and another. Your trailer must have some is thus relegated to a cor- There are a lot of cheap utility weight on the tongue. ner of my basement from trailers and trailer frames on the Depending on your vehicle, this which it will occasionally market. When shopping for one, can vary quite a bit, but you emerge to visit local bike check the load capacity and never want to have an un- shows, which up here in divide it by one-half to one-third. weighted tongue or the trailer Maine are infrequent at My trailer was supposed to be a will wag like a dog’s tail and best. Perhaps a vigilant 2,000 lb. trailer, but at best it cause real problems while on reader will inform me that was only suitable for maybe the road. You can check tongue the CD 125 is not so 500 pounds or a single medium weight very easily by resting unique in that it provided cheap transportation and was the bike du to large bike. Bouncing over your trailer tongue on a bath- jour for the populations of several Third World Nations… or not. rough railroad tracks and hitting room scale. My three-rail trailer Nevertheless, I am still looking for someone to tell me about his or chuckholes lessens the accept- has the center rail forward of her CD 125 or the one that they used to have, or to perhaps point able load capability and puts a continued on page 22 me in the direction of some decent mufflers! r

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 15 Macau Grand Prix 40th Anniversary continued from page 12

Honda [Stobart is a big sponsor in the UK. Ed.] on Saturday and a 1979 Honda CBX1000 on Sunday. Rutter commented that he had rebuilt CBXs when he was young and had always wanted to ride one! Kevin Schwantz rode a 1985 Suzuki RGV250 Pepsi. Mick Grant rode a 1972 Kawasaki 350 S2, and admired a second KH250 on Parade with Dyson bodywork that had been painted to replicate the Kawasaki KR750 he won on in 1977. Didier de Rodrigues rode a 1985 Suzuki RGV250 Lucky Strike.

n the Saturday, immediately after the parade lap, Rutter and McGuinness zapped off on their StobartO Hondas to join the rest of the grid for the actual 40th Race. Rutter set an amazing new lap record but was "pipped at the post" by . I’m sure Rutter will be back in years to come looking for that seventh win! Behind the past winners, the Classic Bikers from Hong Kong made up the rest of the grid. Among the machines on parade were bikes representing each decade the race had been run. From the 1960s, a 1965 Honda CA77, 1967 CB160, 1969 CB350K1, and a number of Norton Commandos. The 1970s were represented by the KH250s, a 1972 Yamaha G7S, 1972 Ducati 750 SS, a 1973 Triumph Trident, a 1975 Honda CR750 (CB750-4), 1978 Honda CB550 Four, etc. The 1980s had some iconic bikes like the 1981 Yamaha RD350LC, a 1983 Suzuki GSX1100 Katana, 1982 Honda NS400R, 1986 Suzuki RG500, etc. Finally, the 1990s made a show of force with a 1991 Honda RC30, a 1991 Yamaha OW01, 1983 NSR250, 1995 Ducati 916, etc. Many of these Japanese classics (and future classics) are part of my personal collection sourced across the USA, and and completely "down to earth" for someone of his stature are destined for the museum we are proposing in Hong Kong. and fame. Even when some local girlies asked for an "unusual autograph" he was more than happy to oblige! fter the parade laps, the past winners mingled with Kevin Schwantz also lived up to his "bad boy" reputation by the other riders, chatted about their careers, and refusing to don leathers in the Macau heat for this FIM reg- autographed bikes. It was a strange feeling chatting ulated parade. withA one's boyhood heroes. I’m not sure if Mick Grant was All in all, a great weekend of racing, an exciting classic impressed when I mentioned his poster had hung on my parade, great company, excellent Macanese food, fantastic bedroom wall for years between “Charlie’s Angels” and hospitality...now we are preparing the bikes for the 50th “Wonder Woman”! In any case, Mick is a true gentleman Anniversary!!! r

16 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1982 NS400R Kevin Schwantz signs author's bike

Mick Grant (foreground) and two Kawasaki triples

CB1100R Club with Past-Winners

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 17 Dirty Love: My First Dirtbike by David Hellard

ell here I am in 1972, the proud low. The two lubricants react like owner of a Kawasaki G4TR oil and water--they separate and which had just given me my do not mix. Consequently, onlyW broken bone riding a motorcycle. while the engine’s little oil It was the summer after grad school. I had injection pump was hoping for not yet secured my first professional employ- lubricant, it got only bubbles. ment, so you can imagine how tight money The piston quickly seized and was. I had owned two small Honda street my career as a motorcycle bikes while I was an undergraduate, but had mechanic began. to sell them each fall to cover tuition. With As I didn't know the first the new phenomenon of motocross sweep- thing about , it was ing across the United States, I developed a lucky that I was friends severe case of "Off-Road Envy." Combing the with Bob Hoover down the newspaper ads, I found a used Kawasaki street. Bob could seemingly fix anything. He 100 cc "Trail Boss" near Middletown, Ohio. worked second shift, so he was always avail- a spare piston this The price was very right at $325 and I was able to help. Pushing the pathetic, broken lit- time! Right in the middle of the riding area I hauled my tool box from my car, took the cylinder off, and put the new piston right in. A few kicks later, zoom! I was off again rid- ing through an area that has since sprouted some very luxurious houses south of Dayton.

s much fun as I had with the little red machine, it was in reality very under- powered, under-suspended, and Aoverworked. Fortunately its frame was small, and by man-handling it and riding like a mani- ac I was mostly able to keep my riding com- panions in sight. Soon I was ready for the "Big Time." My buddy Dave D. and I would meet Northwest of Cincinnati at a spot that is now Brookville Lake in Indiana. In retrospect, it was the best place we ever found to ride this side of Colorado, with thousands of acres of fire roads through all types of terrain. It also had some monster-sized hill climbs. One fateful Saturday on the biggest hill in the place is where I broke my first and only very happy to load it into the motorcycle hold- tle bike down the street, I knocked on his bone in a motorcycle accident. It was a fair- ing wheel hoops mounted on the rear door. After a quick look, Bob encouraged me ly wide uphill straight with three different bumper of my 1967 Plymouth Valiant. to remove the cylinder and have a look ruts in it. As that little 100cc machine was inside. After I pulled it apart, he opined that so anemic, I knew I would have to get a s we all know, motorcycle ownership it "didn't look that bad," and what did I have great running start to make the peak, so I is fraught with mechanical peril. The to lose by trying to repair the cylinder? He began climbing in what I thought was third first problem I discovered was that gave me some emery cloth and we buffed up gear. Needing more power, I shifted down to theA prior owner had used Klotz synthetic lubri- the piston and cylinder. After buttoning it second at mid hill. Approaching the hill cant in the oil injector. Not realizing the con- back up, this time with premix in the gas crest, I was rapidly running out of power so sequences of mixing synthetics with regular tank, it fired right up. I was back in the off- I knew I would have to shift down once more oil, I dumped a quart of conventional two road business. A few months later, the pis- if I was going to make it over the top. Wrong, cycle oil into the injection tank when it got ton seized again. However, I was ready with continued on page 22

18 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER The World’s Fastest Gopher by Roy Williams

y name is Roy Williams. I live Association's Web site, I found a motorcy- in Minneapolis, and have been cle class for 100cc production pushrod a member of VJMC for about bikes. The record was 48.7 mph held by a Mtwo years. I am a retired mechanical engi- 1966 Honda C200. I call this class a neer (30 years with Ford Motor Co.). I cur- "dinosaur" class, because nobody has rently have four Hondas and one Yamaha, made a 100cc pushrod motorcycle since all from the mid-`60s. The bike that excites Honda phased them out in 1969. The me most right now is my oddest, a 1966 record was set in 2005 and certainly Honda C200, otherwise known as the looked breakable. I started looking for a Touring 90. It was only made from 1963 to bike and found one on Ebay in Wisconsin for 1966, and has a 90cc push rod engine only $300. Of course, it was a basket case cranking out all of six hp. It is much differ- and did not run. ent from the OHC S90 most of us remem- Parts were hard to find, but I rebuilt it ber from the `60s. I have named it Gopher and had it running last summer, too late for 55 (i.e. Go For 55 mph), and am currently Speed Week at Bonneville however. Rules preparing it for an attempt at the world require the bike to look stock with the speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in exception of mandatory safety equipment. August of this year. For testing, I made a quick trip to Mt. It all started after watching the movie Rushmore, since it is the same altitude as "The World's Fastest Indian". Examining the Salt Flats (4000 ft.). It was difficult to the Southern California Timing continued on page 34

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 19 Tech Tip: Two Strokes and Air Leaks Don’t Mix by Larry Wisse

ews Flash: Two stroke motorcycles down the road had no clue either. I put so don't idle well if air leaks into the much slack in the throttle cables that after engine. This is the problem I faced the engine speed finally slowed (which took Nwith my 1966 Suzuki X6 Hustler/T20, which approximately 60 seconds most of the time), I couldn't make idle properly for almost two it would just sputter and die. There were riding seasons. It ran okay when cold and other times when it wouldn't slow down at with the choke on, but after warm up the all. engine would not settle back down into idle. When I shifted gears it sounded like I was uckily I found someone to help me shop and proceeded to build a wooden box abusing it, and I guess I was! I can still hear with my problem, Joe's V Cycle in for shipping. I probably went overboard here, the gears grinding as I attempted to shift at Minnesota, whose ad was conve- but I was worried about shipping it all the way full throttle. It never occurred to me that an Lniently located in the VJMC magazine. I final- to Minnesota from Ohio. After all, this was air leak was the problem because, at that ly decided to give him a call just to see if he the heart of my treasured bike. When I went time, I was just not mechanically educated had any ideas on my idle problem. He pin- to my shipper with the 103 lb package he enough about two stroke engines, or any pointed the problem as an air leak some- stated that the box would probably be engine for that matter. I guessed something where, plain and simple. My two-stroke dropped in shipping somewhere along the was wrong inside the carburetors or some- engine lesson began as he told me all about way from a height of at least four feet thing similar. I had them rebuilt but still I how they must be airtight, which I did not because it was so heavy. That made me could not get the bike to idle after the engine know. uneasy, so he talked me into shipping it on a warmed up. The local "motorcycle mechanic" I finally decided to send the engine to his continued on page 30

20 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Tech Tip: Making Gaskets, Part 2 by Bob Wessner

just read Roger Palmer's article on gasket making and thought you might be interested in one other approach I have used. IUsing a scanner, after thoroughly cleaning the part to be scanned, carefully place the part with its gasket sur- face down on the bed of the scanner. The bed will be large enough for many parts found on vintage bikes. Step 1 shows a scanned image of the alternator housing from my CB750. Some portions of the alternator image appear distorted because of their distance from the scanner bed, but this is of no consequence. You are only interested in the portion of the part in direct contact with the bed. Scan the part onto plain paper. Using a low-tack adhe- sive (I used a 3M product, Step 2, which can be found at most art supply houses), spray a thin coat on an appro- priately-sized piece of gasket material. Affix the scan to the gasket material. Using an X-Acto knife, trace and cut out the gasket and punch any necessary holes. I had to hand cut one large hole for a dowel in the pictured exam- ple, so it's a bit jagged. Too much coffee I suspect. Step 1: When you're done, the paper can be easily removed Scan the alternator housing because of the low tack nature of the adhesive. r

Step 2: Attach the scan to the gasket material with spray mount

The finished gasket.

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 21 Safely Transporting Your Motorcycles continued from page 15 the outer rails, so that when truck. Your bikes are protected hauling three bikes the center from prying eyes (and hands!) one is forward of the outer ones and from inclement weather, and the handlebars don’t inter- stay clean and dry, and potential- fere with each other. The prob- ly loose bits like sidecovers and lem with this is that when haul- seats don’t blow off as you go ing a heavy bike (500 pounds or down the road. If the trailer or more), the weight sits too far for- box truck is yours and not a ward, making the tongue too rental, you can easily rig it up heavy for my medium-sized car. with front wheel chocks and Inexpensive lightweight trailer made for a lawn tractor and modified As my largest bike is a Honda points for hooking tie straps to with a frame made of 2x2 steel tubing and 4” wide channel iron. CB750, I usually don’t have a the floor and sides. Another Notice how the rails have space under them which makes it easy to problem, but if I were to haul advantage is that you can just strap down wheels. something like a Honda Gold leave your bikes, spare tires, Wing, I'd probably have to secure tools and parts in the truck or it so the weight was a bit further trailer as a sort of mini-garage back on the trailer in order to when you are home. The next lessen the burden on the tongue. time you visit a race, look around the pits and observe the various Pickup Trucks ways guys haul their race bikes Pickups usually have some- and spare parts. thing you can hook straps to, such as cleats, rings, or indents Securing The Load in the bed or sides. If you are not You want to make your bike as going far or have a “parts bike” secure as possible in your truck you are hauling, it may be possi- or on your trailer. The bike can- ble to line the bed with old tires not lurch back and forth on and lean a bike very carefully accelerating and braking or from against the side. I’ve done it, but side to side when turning. Also, you must be very careful; this is you don’t want it bobbing up and a good way to dent tanks, bend down on bumpy roads. The very handlebars and break levers. best way to secure a bike is to tie everything down so it cannot The trailer loaded with a lightweight motorcycle. Notice the wheels Box Trucks And Box Trailers move. A short strap around the are strapped to the rails to prevent any movement. Also, notice the The very best way to haul front wheel and the rail or chock, nylon loops around the handlebar and the frame to lessen the bikes is in an enclosed trailer or a strap on each side of the chance of a rough hook scratching the chrome or paint.

bike up rather than immediately laying it to the car with that quickly swelling continuedDirty from Lo pageve 22 down. Wrong again! The Kawasaki started appendage was not the high point of my rid- rolling backwards, and as the handlebars ing career. A trip to the emergency room got cocked it flipped over, and so did I! me one of the newest gadgets around: a wrong, wrong. plastic removable cast with Velcro straps for Kawasaki's 100 cc dirt bikes have always y friends said they stopped my broken wrist. used a shift pattern where neutral is at the counting at the third full back Since that time, I have logged thousands bottom rather than between first and second flip. They also said that on the of miles of riding on nearly a dozen different like most bikes. Unfortunately for me, I had OlympicM scale my performance would have off-road motorcycles throughout the western hit the base of the hill in second, not third rated at least a 9.8 by any non-Eastern Block United States. Thirty-five years later and no gear. My final desperate stab for a lower gear judge! Long before the days of YouTube, they broken bones (knock on wood), I located this was met by the scream of the engine as I quipped that it would have made a very good very nice little red G4TR near Detroit. I think shifted down into NEUTRAL! Forward film clip. I got up quickly and dragged the bike you can understand why I could hardly pass progress stopped instantaneously. Being back down the hill, but I knew I had a prob- it up. Thank you Kawasaki, and thank you experienced at hill climbing, I tried to hold the lem with my right wrist. Riding the bike back Bob Hoover! r

22 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER bike's front or handlebars at about a your bike secure, grab it and shake it from side to side. If it shakes 30 degree angle, two more straps or moves, you need to tighten your straps or maybe even add a cou- fastening the rear frame of the ple of straps. Regardless of what you use to haul your bike, bike to the vehicle floor, and remember that if it moves when you shake it, it will move finally another short strap even more when you hit a bump or run across a rough rail- to hold the rear wheel in road crossing. the rail or to keep it Remove everything loose such as seats, sidecovers, from moving around. If gas tanks and keys. If you are making a long stop or you do this, the bike overnight stay on your trip, lock the bike to the trailer cannot bob up and and lock the trailer hitch down or from side to your vehicle, if at side. all possible. Use nylon hen you straps strap down around the front of easily- theW bike, the straps should be at about a 30 degree angle and ideally a bit forward of the point where they fasten to the bike, Angle iron reinforcement to the frame and and they should pull down the the angled plate make this trailer sturdy front suspension more than enough to haul a much heavier load halfway at a bare minimum. Your rear straps should go straight down from the bike to the floor You won’t and away from the bike at roughly a 30 degree angle as well. It helps lose this one if you can compress the rear suspension a bit also, to put tension on the straps. Do a shakedown cruise around the block and then give it another shake and if it moves, tie it down tighter. When you think you have continued on next page

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 23 Safely Transporting Your Motorcycles continued from previous page scratched parts like frames and I can remove from my truck good chrome handlebars. when not hauling bikes, but there are many different styles Editor's Note: Jim has some to choose from including self- excellent advice here, but I feel locking models that spring shut the need to add my two cents. when the front wheel is pushed When strapping down your front into them. A simple Internet end, do not over-tighten the search brought up at least 50 straps to the point where your sites with chocks for sale. forks are bottomed out! This Another great bike hauling can blow out your fork seals. I accessory is the Canyon find that using a chock to hold Dancer Bar Harness the front wheel eliminates the (www.canyondancer.com). This need to crank down those is a simple strap with loops at straps too tightly; you can just both ends and two cushioned snug the straps down and let wraps that fasten around the the chock do the holding. A bike's handgrips using Velcro. quality chock will really improve The loops are used as fasten- security in the back of a pickup ing points for the tie-down Just before unloading after a 325 mile trip. Notice all four wheels truck or box truck, and is worth straps, which is excellent for are strapped down and there are four straps on each bike. Two ratcheting straps hold the ramp in place. The rails are rather narrow the price alone for the peace of keeping faired bikes scratch- for modern wide tires, but work fine on the smaller tires used on mind it gives. I have a free- free. Highly recommended! r most `70s bikes. The two bikes made the trip without moving at all standing chock with a base that and with no scratches or dents

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Tech Tip: Bodywork Basics, Part 3: Honda CB750 Tank Restoration by Dennis Lodge, Editor, Tansha (VJMC UK’s publication)

t the close of Part Two, the tank was sponge or thin rubber sheet to support left for the stopper to harden. The pieces of wet and dry sandpaper which is a next stage is to rub down and level gentler process. These are also useful when allA these areas. I prefer to use 400 grade wet rubbing down in tight areas. (see right) and dry sandpaper with water for this task. It’s not unusual to use even smaller pieces For the larger flat areas I use the type of if access to the area is difficult; however, sanding block as shown in Part One. care is required since too much pressure on However, care is needed on the curved areas one corner of the block can result in the need such as where the stripes are placed, other- for more stopper! wise it is all too easy to produce flat spots. Pictured below is the tank after the final These areas need to be rubbed down using rubbing down to remove all excess stopper. a circular motion or from top to bottom fol- The next option which many professionals lowing the curve of the tank. use is a guide coat. A very light coat of anoth- For these areas the large block is not flex- er color is sprayed over the tank. For this pur- ible enough, so I use small squares of dense pose, an aerosol will be fine. Once dried the Various sponges used with sandpaper to sand curved surfaces.

tank is again lightly rubbed down using 600 wet and dry. Once the guide coat is rubbed down, removing it almost completely, any sur- face imperfections will be highlighted. If any remain then, yes! you guessed it, we use more stopper.

ince Part Two I've been speaking with another VJMC member who suggest- ed that a high-build primer could be used,S which after rubbing down would have provided a faster way of filling the smaller areas. This could have possibly saved some time, but the tank was in poor condition and as I mentioned at the end of Part One, paint- work is one of those processes where many Step 1: The tank after the final rubbing down to remove all excess stopper of us find methods and products that work and then stick to them. The next stage is a coat of primer filler as used in Part Two. After this has dried we examine the results before moving on to the color coats. We are now at a point when the top coats can be applied. If the plan is for solid colors then these can now be applied. However since this tank is destined to be used on a CB750 it will be finished in Candy Blue Green. What is Candy Apple? The term is derived from toffee apples that used a clear toffee coating through which the apple underneath could be seen. Candy finishes were popular with all the Japanese manufacturers espe- cially in the 1960s and 70s. The problem with early metallic finishes is that the single- Step 2: The tank after a coat of primer filler continued on page 29

26 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Chasing the Dream by Richard Alexander

never owned a motorcycle in my CB350 was easy. teens, though I did ride a mini I fell in love with the acceleration bike a couple of times – you and handling of the trim machine. Iknow, the kind with the lawn mower Adding a sissy bar allowed me to engine hung in a pipe frame. You had carry books, groceries, laundry, and to push it to start and to shut it off my girlfriend – though not all at once. you had to reach beneath your legs to I wasn’t thrilled with the two-tone teal ground the spark plug. When you and white paint scheme, so I got a missed the metal grounding tab buddy to spray the painted parts (more often then not) and hit the plug Silver Blue Metallic, a mid 70s with your finger you got a nice jolt. Volkswagen color. I road it year round When I went off to college, my dorm and remember a coworker telling me I mates and I rented Honda step- was crazy when, looking a lot like the throughs in the days before a license Michelin man, I arrived from a sub 20- was required to ride them. degree ride. I patiently explained that In my sophomore year one of the if I wasn’t wearing all those layers, guys bought a real 90cc bike and let then he could justifiably call me crazy. me take it for a spin. But it wasn’t I was pretty happy until for the until I went away to grad school and umpteenth time a guy pulled up next needed to commute between work to me with a Honda 750. I looked over during the day and school at night and said to myself, “I’m going to get that I finally joined the ranks of my me one of those.” two-wheeled brethren. With all of My first real job earned me enough $500 to spend, my choice between a credit to go bike shopping, and the jalopy and my professor’s pristine ’69 continued on page 31

Above: Me and my 1969 CB150 The 1964 Dream

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Bodywork ing effects. Most of the candy I always spray the hidden or out side. It’s a simple matter to say apple top coats are either single- of the way areas first. One may “apply two or three coats” but continuedBasics from page 26 pack acrylic or two-pack. The assume as you spray the item the drying time required can vary two-pack uses an isocyanate that the paint will go everywhere from finish to finish, and if runs stage paint was trying to achieve hardener (very nasty). Basecoats but it doesn’t. It is very direction- are to be avoided even under the both the color and the metallic are generally a single-pack finish. al and unless aimed into those tank, enough time should be process. The metallic effect was Candy apple finishes are usually out of the way places you could allowed for the paint to become achieved using tiny flakes of alu- obtained from specialist suppli- still end up with nearly-bare tacky. Ambient temperature will minum. Often the result was a ers rather than your local auto- metal. This applies to both the undoubtedly play a part in the compromise between the two motive paint shop. Such compa- primer and the top coats. drying time. Although the finish colors. nies can be found in the back of When spraying candies try to becomes tacky/dry it will in no the monthly magazines such as avoid overspray otherwise this way be hard since this takes andy apples used the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics. may result in shading when many hours and sometimes days principle of ‘clear over applying later coats. to cure. Professionals may use base’ whereby the Health & Safety Shown below right, I have first an oven which can accelerate the Cmetallic coat is applied first and Two-pack finishes should only sprayed under the tank, building continued on page 34 the color coat is applied on top. be used as instructed. up two or three The color coat is in fact a lacquer Whenever spraying, whether a coats before mov- which contains a pigment. The frame or in this case a gas tank, ing on to the top silver base is rela- tively easy to apply, spraying in a criss- cross pattern to avoid producing stripes (see below after spraying with silver base). Application of the candy coat can how- ever be a real chore. The depth of color depends entirely on the num- ber of coats we apply. Any mis- takes, runs, Clockwise stray con- from left: tamination The tank after three coats of (i.e. flies) paint, the under- and the job side view and can be the finished tank ruined. with seven coats Because the candy is a clear coat any marks can be clearly seen.

ttempts to rectify a prob- lem can be fraught and often the answer is to startA again! Trying to remove contamination from the clear coat can damage the silver base. Although I have referred to a sil- ver base coat, other colored basecoats are sometimes used, such as gold, even black. The combination of the candy over the top provides some interest-

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 29 Two Strokes and engine. The procedure involves removing the carburetors and exhaust pipes and installing continuedAir Leaks from page 20Don’t Mix blank-off plates on the exhaust and intakes. The intake plate has a Shraeder valve to accept air from a regulated pressure source. pallet, to be handled with a forklift. The bill About six psi is slowly pumped into the was $250.00 one way, but the engine's prob- , and this should hold steady for lems had frustrated me for too long so I just six minutes with no decay. To find leaks I use had to get it done. a 'leak tec' solution. I had to remove both right and left covers from Larry's engine to he engine arrived safely at Joe's access the outer crank seals to verify the Figure 1: An air leak test is performed shop, and he called to let me know leak and to facilitate their replacement. For that, which was a big relief for me. the blank-off plugs and covers I usually use a THe also stated that he would begin work on combination of fabricated covers, gaskets, it right away and that he would keep me post- and hardware store rubber freeze(expansion) ed as to his progress and always inform me plugs." in advance of any necessary work. At home, Since Joe was planning a trip from I completely disassembled the T20 and gave Minnesota to upstate New York at that time, every nut and bolt a good cleaning and pol- we arranged to meet in northern Ohio on a ishing. I did no painting, modifications, nor cold Saturday morning so I could avoid the replating because my goal has always been cost of shipping the lump back home. We to keep this bike as original as possible and met, a new friendly contact was established, Figure 2: Warped flanges as clean as possible since it is still in great and I brought the engine back home in a original condition. I learned a lot about the cardboard box. I remember being totally T20 and how it was made by doing this. I scared that I would never hear my X6 run done on my engine and the on-going support took pictures of the various assemblies again or that I would screw things up when I get from Joe's V-Cycle before I took things apart for reference when reassembling everything and mounting the (www.joesvcycle.com). Check it out for your- I put it all back together again. This trick has engine in the frame. It sat all winter in vari- self. If your two-stroke engine will not idle saved me more than once and I highly recom- ous cardboard boxes in an old shed that properly or slow down right away when you mend it!

The work that Joe' V Cycle did is as follows: I remember being totally scared that I 1.) An air leak test was done (Figure 1) would never hear my X6 run again or that I which consisted of holding six psi for six min- utes within the engine crankcase to make would screw things up when reassembling sure no air escaped. This revealed that the drive side crank seal was in need of replace- everything. ment and that the carburetor flanges were not flat from being over-torqued. (Figure 2) leaked when it rained. The longer I waited for roll off the throttle, keep in mind that air leak The crank seal was replaced and the carbu- spring, the more concerned I became. When somewhere could be the problem. retor flanges were ground flat on a surface the weather finally did broke in spring, I Vintage machines take a lot of TLC and a plate. decided it was time to put it all back togeth- whole lot of patience. As members of VJMC er again. To my pleasant surprise, when all we have a great pool of resources to utilize 2.) Rebuilt the carburetors and set the float was reassembled, the T20 started right up for solving vintage motorcycle problems. levels. on the second kick. I love the smell of two This along with the tremendous potential of stroke smoke in the morning! the Internet for locating parts makes owning 3.) Installed new points and condensers and Now I am a happy camper. I have a bike one of these bikes a whole lot easier than static timed it. that runs as well as ever, just like I remem- was just a few years back. I almost did not ber them back in the late Sixties. My bike is buy my T20 two years ago because I was 4.) Primed the oil pump and lines and happier too; it idles and the engine speed afraid of future mechanical troubles that I capped everything for delivery back to me. slows down just like it should. I'd dealt with wouldn't be able solve and that I would just Joe Anania, owner of Joe's V Cycle, said this problem for two years and it was such a be throwing my money at something to look "For a two stroke to run properly, the relief and so much fun being able to ride it at. It is comforting to know that there are crankcase must be sealed well. Usually prob- and reminisce of my younger days. Some of professionals out there like Joe who are will- lems with rpm hanging or excessive smoke the looks I get when riding through my home ing to help. Now, I'm thinking of getting can be traced to bad crank seals or intake town are amazing. another old Suzuki and doing it all over leaks, which can be found by leak-testing the I am very pleased with the work that was again..... r

30 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Chasing the Dream living. It was at this time, around 1978, that I heard about the VJMC. continued from page 27 Bart Taylor, the club founder, was working at a motorcycle dealership in Dumont, NJ. I spoke with him and he offered to lend me a parts book for the Dream, and with access to my company’s copier I made classified ads listed a low mileage ’76 CB750. The bike was barely my own. The apartment had access to a basement area so I laid out broken in and I couldn’t help but ask the owner why he was selling it. newspaper on the floor and stripped the bike. I sent the frame off to He said that he was getting married and his fiancé had laid down the be repainted (and almost lost it as the company I sent it to went out law: “It’s me or the bike!” I told him he was making a big mistake, of business) and a couple of months later began rebuilding the bike. paid him and drove off with my new machine. (Note: I could not have done this without the exploded diagrams in The local Honda shop had a fully-loaded 750 on display and I decid- the parts manual, and even then I had a problem.) ed that was the way I wanted to go. Slowly I acquired the necessary With help I pushed the bike up out of the basement and it started pieces: four into one pipe, Lester mag wheels, dual bucket seat, low- right up. I jumped on and found out that I could not move the front ering kit, and a Vetter SS fairing. I found an AM/FM/CB radio in the forks more than a few degrees left or right. I removed the mufflers, JC Whitney catalog and dropped it into a holder made to fit the fair- continued on page 34 ing. Now I didn’t have to listen to my self sing old Beach Boy songs on my daily commute.

ne of my favorite trips was to the beach.O I was born and raised on Long Island, N.Y., and just 20 min- utes from my home was Jones Beach – one long stretch of sand divided into many smaller beaches. The most remote location was called West End 2 and it had a unique feature, a motorcycle-only parking area right at the front of the parking lot. It was here that I saw my first Honda Dream. I was immediately taken. It looked like something out of the ‘50s with its large fenders, chrome gas tank sides with rub- ber panels, enclosed chain, the speedo built into the top of the head- light and whitewall tires. I waited around until the owner showed up to ask all about it.

hen I decided to buy one, I checked out many Dreams. Most had their fenders chopped or were repainted or beyond my skill to repair. Finally I came across a com- pleteW stock bike with an unusual pedigree. The second owner told me he had purchased it from a serviceman who bought the bike in Okinawa while he was stationed there. This Dream differed in a few ways from the US model. It has a dual seat, the front like a tractor seat and the rear is a rectangle clipped onto a luggage rack, and it has turn signals. I was told that the US models did not have them (you can see the plates that cover their location holes on the rear fender) because they were spaced too closely together to be legal at that time. I brought the bike to my apartment in New Jersey where I was then

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 31 1967 Yamaha YM2C Big Bear Scrambler by Roger Smith

ere are the pictures of the 1967 YM2C we recently finished. It Hwas a six-day a week job for the past four months, but Michigan's typically bitter winter weather helped, since there isn't much else to do. Once we got the bike home from Green Bay, Wisconsin, where we purchased it, we stripped the bike down to the frame. Every nut and bolt was examined and if needed, either replaced or brought back to "like new" specs. The wheels, tank side pan- els, exhaust pipes, rear shocks, front fork tubes, with new pistons, tank was submerged in their spe- events this year, including Vintage tires, chain rings, and bearings. cial organic rust removal liquid Motorcycle Day at the Gilmore and sprock- The carbs were pro- and a week later, it was returned Museum and the AMA Concours ets, rear lug- fessionally cleaned and to us. The interior of the tank was in Pickerington, Ohio. gage carrier, and tuned by Pistol Pete's carb so clean it looked like a new Note on the pictures: When all cables and handlebars service in Tennessee. dime. Oakland University (in Rochester, are all new old stock (NOS). Most All of the engine side cases are Finally, the Yamaha Candy Blue MI) put the statue in place last of the parts were sourced on the NOS. During their installation we paint was applied by Ron Finch, January, we were just re-installing Internet from places as diverse replaced every oil seal. The cylin- the world renowned custom the engine in the frame. We took as Japan, Thailand, and Great der and heads were bead blasted builder who won the "Biker Build- a drive and it just so happened Britain. The engine has been with new crushed glass media for Off" on the Discovery Channel that their "Big" bear was the per- bored out to first oversize from the brightest possible results. last year. Ron overlaid the blue fect size to stand behind the original specs by Dave Bowman The gas tank was sent to with three clear coats. Yamaha scrambler. Nice of them Small Engine Specialists in Rusteco rust removal specialists We will be bringing the Yamaha to invest $15,000 for our photos. Waterford, Michigan and fitted in Long Beach, California. The to several vintage motorcycle r

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hardening process significantly. is reduced. Otherwise entrust painted part available to com- find a level road, but after rejet- your paintwork to a professional pare and match the correct ting the carb I was able to hit 50 ingle-pack paints such as who has heated spray booths. depth of color. mph. Unfortunately, the current cellulose and acrylic are Back to our tank and I have now Well that's Part Three finished record holder reset the record thinned using the appro- started to apply the color coats. and essentially the end of the to 54 mph in August of 2006. priateS paint thinners. Often the Best practice is to apply light job. The tank I have been work- So this winter I increased the thinner may represent up to 60% coats and build up the color slow- ing on now requires a set of engine displacement to 97 cc or more of the volume being ly. That way slight shading prob- stripes and then a couple of using a Honda CB175 piston applied from the spray gun. lems can usually be rectified with coats of clear lacquer over all to and increased the compression Thinners require heat to evapo- the next coat. Although I mostly complete the job. However I have ratio to 11:1. All the safety rate, thus leaving the paint layer spray using a fantail pattern decided to take the project equipment is installed and I am behind. Since a proportion of the which achieves good overlap through to Part Four. In that I will ready to test again. I sent in my heat has to come from the item from coat to coat, I prefer with go through the process of creat- Speed Week registration ($350) being sprayed, it results in a candies to use a cone shape pat- ing my own stripes. Should be for August 2007. Even if I don't cooling effect. It is this cooling tern, and very light coats. interesting! Hope you have found break the record it will be worth that draws in moisture from the this project of interest and that it the trip to see hundreds of the air, wetting the surface of the ictured on page 29 is helps you get your bike back on world's fastest motorcycles and item and causing the paint to the tank after three the road. r cars. Wish me luck! r "bloom." Special anti-bloom thin- coats and below after ners can help alleviate this prob- Pseven coats. The gloss is the lem but it is better to wait until candy finish which is of course a warmer weather before spraying, lacquer, except it’s colored. continuedChasing from page the 31 Dream when the condensation problem Always try and have an original

which were blocking the fork, and checked the parts book. Everything looked OK, so I reinstalled them. Same problem. I called Bart, who said if I could get the bike over to his shop he would take a look at the problem. Now, as you know, the only time you have to really turn the front wheel much is in a really tight turn, and I made it the 15 miles or so to Bart's shop without incident. We pulled the mufflers in the park- ing lot and discovered that the exhaust pipe collars can be fitted two ways, one of which holds the muffler too far out and obstructs the front forks. In celebration, I bought a NOS tire pump that I saw in the parts book that mounts over the left side cover. Over the years I have owned a ’76 CB400F, ’83 CB1100 Gold Wing Interstate, ’83 CX500 Silver Wing (my wife’s), ’86 Suzuki 700 Intruder (also my wife’s) and a ’66 CB305 Super Hawk. Unfortunately I don’t do much riding these days but with retirement getting close I’m looking forward to changing that. By the way, on our first date I picked up my future wife on my Gold Wing. I figured she ought to know up front that she had to buy the whole package…. r

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34 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Classifieds rrrrrrrrrrrrr emember that, a ‘Vintage Japanese’ motorcycle is 20 years or older (or until 2011) and, of course, Japanese. We will still embrace 1990, 1989 and 1988 until then. Please be aware that ads may/will be edited to conserve space. Don’t feel reluc- tant to use punctuation and proper case on emailed ads. Don’t forget the publication deadlines. Ads are due by the 20th of the month in which a magazine is issued for the NEXT release. For example, ads for the October 2007 magazine will be due to the edi- Rtor by September 20th. If you have business related ads, please consider taking out a commercial ad. Contact me for details and rate information. Send all ads to: Gary Gadd, 3721 Holland St., Ft. Worth, TX., 76180 • (817) 284-8195 • e-mail: [email protected] FOR SALE Michigan, [email protected] These might fit other years as well, not minum gas tank for 250 Elsinore. sure. Exceptionally nice condition with Original paint, decals & safety stickers Honda 1968 Honda CT90 K0. Red, great con- no dents or rot that I can find. (an 8 out (some scratches & wear marks). No dition, current title, $1100. Starts first of 10!). Complete with guards $250+ dents, dings or corrosion. Includes pet- kick and is ready to ride. Call or email shipping B. Samms, (208) 664-4462, cock & cap. You'd be hard pressed to Honda Dry Sump Parts Bikes. Job lot for additional info and pictures. Steve Idaho, [email protected] find a used one this good. $250 + ship- C76, very rusty for parts only. C71, in Clark, (217) 741-9462, Springfield, ping. B. Samms, (208) 664-4462, decent shape with pressed steel bars. Illinois, [email protected] 1973 Honda CB350G. A virtual muse- Idaho, [email protected] CE71 missing the wheels, tank, muf- um piece in exceptional condition with flers, and engine, just for parts. Loads For Honda, Parts. CB/CA/CL160, S65, only 890 (eight hundred ninety) miles. 1979 Honda CX500. Only 2,400 origi- and loads of engine parts, some body CT90, VT500 Ascot, CB400A, Z50R. Flawless orange tank with white stripe. nal miles. Black. No modifications and parts. 1962 Juno scooter for restora- New and used parts For Sale or trades. All original with the exception of in excellent condition. No extras. tion. C72, early one with pressed steel Images available. No lists. Paul, the spark plugs, oil, and battery. Registered and in running condition. handle bars. CS92 (2), one rough, one Titusville, Florida, [email protected] $8750. Leif Hansen, (540) 949-8984, Photos upon request. $2,100 obo. nice and unrestored. Please mail for Waynesboro, Virginia, leifxh@ Herbert Selbach, (910) 794-9350, details and photos. We can crate and 1969 Honda SS125. 8000 miles, limit- yahoo.com Wilmington, North Carolina, Selbach@ ship overseas. [email protected]. Best ed production, original owner, runs usneedle.com regards, met vriendelijke groet, good, stored inside, original paint. For 1973/86 Honda CB250/350/360, yoroshiku onegaishimasu. Michael W. $1750. George, (586) 286-3793 genuine Honda NOS parts. For 1980 Honda CT110. Red, great condi- Buttinger, Fax +31-320-268496/Phone Macomb, Michigan CB250/350 K/Supersports: mufflers tion, 499 actual miles, $1600. Starts + 31-320-265120 Artemisweg 245, and a camshaft (first generation, up to first kick and is ready to ride. Call or 8239DD, Lelystad, The Netherlands, Honda CB305. Titled as 1969. Black, model no. 1004622. Extremely hot and email for additional info and pictures. www.cmsnl.com 90% restored. Best offer. Chuck extremely rare). For CB250/360 G muf- Steve Clark, (217) 741-9462, Perkins, (217) 392-2547, 306 E. flers, down pipes and a speedo. Not Springfield, Illinois, [email protected] 1964 Honda CT200 Trail 90. Piston Green, Augusta, Illinois cheap. Contact me for further details seized, motor apart. Weathered, rusty, and pictures. Otto, ++49-2225/7116, 1980 Honda Night Hawk 750cc. 98% complete. $200 or make offer. 1969 Honda CL450. Very nice exhaust Germany, [email protected] Parting out. Bob, (651) 731-6832 Tim, (805) 648-6520, Ventura, pipes like new. Best offer. California Chuck Perkins, (217) 392-2547, 306 E. 1975 Honda 550 Four. This is an origi- 1981 Honda CB400A. Bike has 9700 Green, Augusta, Illinois nal bike with 6,500 miles. I had the miles. New chain, new tires, new 1965 Honda CA95. 150cc, engine # side covers repaired and painted. The battery, luggage rack, carrying case on CA95E4013315, 12,773 miles. 1969 Honda CB450 K2. Excellent orig- tank is still in very good condition with luggage rack, will fit two helmets. Missing battery cover, small piece out inal K2, blue tank with gold stripe. the typical sun fading of the Jade green Burgundy color, recent tune-up. $1500 of eng. case at starter mount (no Original seat, tank, side covers and color. I have a full decal kit that goes firm. Al Strauss, (817) 444-8282, Azle, leaks), back rack brackets bent. Has cigar exhaust. Electric start fires right with the bike should someone want to Texas, [email protected] good comp, over all good shape. Have up with new battery. Only 5.5k miles. A re paint the tank. The exhaust is brand applied for title. Photos available. few scuffs but no dents, runs great. new two in one, new tires, new battery, 1981 Honda CB650. This is a great Looking for best offer. $4750 obo. Leif Hansen, (540) 949- extra plastic repro side covers. $4,300. bike, it was my first but I can't keep it. Gary Snyder, (248) 255-2262, snyder- 8984, Waynesboro, Virginia, leifxh@ I also have NOS brand new in the box For serous buyers I will help with ship- [email protected] yahoo.com original exhaust that I will sell with the ping. It’s blue, with a little rust. Gerald bike for an additional $1,000. The plas- Howard, (732) 261-2365, Rahway, New Pistons and Rings for dry sump Honda 1970 Honda CT90. Nice original with tic chrome trim around the bottom of Jersey, [email protected] twins. Rings: C70 std; C71 first thru low miles, new tires and battery, runs the seat is starting to go. I’m trying to 3rd over; C75 all sizes; some C76 not great - $950. Also have a nice original find a source to replace it. Jim 1983 Honda VF750S Saber. Complete, inventoried. Have pistons for 305cc MR250, XR250, all in great running Gundelach, (925) 754-9393, California. many new parts. Has charging issues. models only, first and second over. shape. Visit www.bradsbikes.net or call [email protected] Very good working material. $500 obo. These will not fit wet sump twins. Call Brad Powell, (678) 576-4258, Marietta, Gary, (817) 284-8195, Ft. Worth, for prices (I'm not asking a lot, I proba- Georgia, [email protected] For Honda GL1000, complete as new, Texas, [email protected] bly have enough rings to refit every dry has never been used rear differential. sumper left on Earth). Jon Redmond, For 1970 Honda CB350, I have lots of This diff is still in the condition it was 1983 Honda GL1100 Interstate. (503) 851-6952, Independence, parts, engine, electrical parts, etc. Let purchased when new. In NZ these are 29,000 miles. Great Condition. Needs Oregon, [email protected] me know what you need. I can help you no longer listed as available as an OEM, nothing. JVS AM/FM stereo with one CD out. Greg Hall, (603) 582-0433, New I can supply photos to anyone interest- player. $4000 obo. Bobby, (817) 504- Two restored Hondas: 1967 CB160, Hampshire, [email protected] ed. A new GL1200 sell in NZ for 1205, Ft. Worth, Texas white. 1968 CL175, Black and Silver. NZ$6000, so make me an offer Trevor These bikes are total restorations, done 1970 Honda CB750 K0. Beautifully Doublet, New Zealand, doublet@ 1985 . Silver with blue for a collector, every thing is new, restored, red, looks new, just tuned at clear.net.nz pin striping and abalone sparkle in clear almost all NOS parts, engines were run dealer. $7300. Call Rallen Fontenot, coat. Less than 60000 original miles. before new parts were added, NOS (337) 837-4682 or (337) 230-8283, 1976 Honda XL350. Black, great New alternator, starter, battery, sole- tanks and exhaust. Serious buyers only, Youngsville, Louisiana, rallenfontenot@ restoration project, all original, $500. noid, new tires. Crabs rebuilt, front end these bikes are better than new, call or bellsouth.net Scot, (586) 468-8472/(586) 484- and rebuilt. Custom exhaust and e-mail me, we can discuss delivery. 6939, Macomb, Michigan seat. All chrome and aluminum in good Ride them or put them in your living For 1972 Honda CL450 K5, Complete shape. Running lights on back and room, you won't be disappointed. Jon used stock exhaust (marked HM347). For 1978/79 Honda CR250R, alu- sides of saddle bags. Trailer hitch. Hoover, (517) 263-4785, Adrian,

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 35 Regalia Order Form T–Shirts: • White 100% cotton, printed front and back. Available in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL ....$15 Polo Shirts: • Red or white Polo shirts with embroidered club name & logo on left chest, • 100% cotton. Available in sizes M, L, XL, and 2XL ...... $25 T-shirt front Hats: • Black or grey, cotton, baseball style, embroidered club name & logo...... $15 • Red, old logo screen printed, trucker style hat...... CLOSE OUT ...... $10 Nylon Stuff Bags: • Black 14” X 12”,zippered, hand strap & old logo screened on front. CLOSE OUT $7 Coffee Mugs: • White ceramic 12 oz, with club name & logo...... $5 T-shirt 2002 VJMC Calendars: back • 8.5”X 11”, nice photos: H1, C100, CB350F,YM1, CB77, H2, X6, etc...... $5 Quantity Item Description Size Price Total

Shipping Charges $______Trucker Enclosed is my check or money order made out to “VJMC” for the total of $______Baseball Caps Hat Ship to: Add shipping & handling: Name: All items sent Priority Mail with delivery Address: confirmation $4.50 first item and $2 each additional item USA only. Canadian orders City: State: ZipCode: multiply US Mail rate by 1.5 to determine shipping. SEND YOUR ORDER TO: Tom Kolenko-VJMC • 2445 Elmhurst Blvd.• Kennesaw, GA 30152 Regalia Questions?: Email me: [email protected] 36 2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Classifieds rrrrrrrrr 4yankeez@ around TX/OK/LA/ARK Plenty of pics ket flush mounts $1700 Canadian for bellsouth.net and plenty of info available Barney everything. Haley Osborne, (519) 762- We’reHELP looking for US a few GROW! VJMC members to Shotton, (817) 491-2006, Flower 6488, Dutton, Ontario, Canada, volunteer 1975 Kawasaki Mound, Texas, [email protected] [email protected] by helping to expand our commercial S3 400. 11,170 advertising in the VJMC magazine. We need members miles. New tires. 1972 Suzuki TS185. Old classic MISC. ITEMS FOR SALE in each time zone, Pacific, Mountain, New clutch fric- enduro. $450. Scot, (586) 468- Central and East to solicit tion plates and 8472/(586) 484-6939, Macomb, Chrome speedo and tack covers for motorcycle related businesses. We springs. Rebuilt Michigan Honda 175-450cc. Engine guards for will provide the leads, ad pricing details, ad layout assistance, proven carburetors Kawasaki KZ650. Magnetic drain plugs strategies, and expense reimburse- w/new floats in 1972/75 Suzuki GT380 and 550. I for all Kawasaki except Z-1s. Chain ment.Please If contact you ourhave Commercial some Advertising Director, Bob Billa each. New points have a 380 and 550 complete. I also adjusters for Kawasaki KZ900, Honda marketingeither directly experience, by phone at good(949) phone916-7734 skills, or send a himper- an and condensers have a complete 550 in parts, and two CB750/550/500, CB/CL350, and 70- e-mail at [email protected] for all the details. w/timing set. or more complete 380 bikes in parts. 125cc. Rider foot peg rubber for Honda Rides and runs like a dream. $3500 New clutch cable. All for $1000 obo. All or none. Email is 250-750cc. Intake valves for Honda obo. Bob, (651) 731-6832, Maplewood, New gas shutoff. Stainless hex head best. Art Tanner, (518) 789-0244, CB/CL350. Intake and exhaust valves Minnesota casing bolts. New handlebar rubber Millerton, New York chains6@ for Honda CB/CL450, XL125, CB125, bushings/mounts. Runs great. $1300. hotmail.com ATC 185/200, TRX200, CB/CL125. 1985 Honda VF1000R. 37000 mi. runs Jim Ragsdale, (317) 856-4133, Intake and exhaust valves for Honda and looks great. New battery (gel-Pac), Indianapolis, Indiana, jhragsd@ 1977 Suzuki TC185. Complete bike, 1983/84 SL185/200. Exhaust valves 5000 mi. on new Gt501 Dunlops front msn.com new top end, not started yet, needs with springs for Honda CB/CL/SL/ & rear. New paint on professionally both shifters, no papers, $500. Contact XL100. Exhaust valves for Honda repaired fairing. New seat and cowl with 1986 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator. Doug Brown, (615) 822-4323, CL/CT/SL70. 156-27413-00 rider foot blue upholstery—not tomato-can red. Red, excellent condition, mechanically Hendersonville, Tennessee, peg rubbers and 214-27413-00 pas- Sharp and FAST!! A real head-turner. and cosmetically restored to concours [email protected] senger foot pet rubbers for old $3900/offer. Pictures on request. condition. $4200. Kirk Johnson, (260) Yamahas. Right handlebar switch for Steve, (386) 775-1075, Orange City, 622-1358, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Yamaha Kawasaki KZ400. Rear crash bars for Florida, [email protected] [email protected] single cam CB750 Honda. Thanks. 1964 Yamaha YG1. 80cc. Complete William Mack, (865) 983-4207, For 1985 Honda Goldwing GL1200, 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000. Very clean, except tank rubber. No title. Price is Louisville, Tennessee, Williemack33@ good used stock muffler. $225 obo. collectible one-year only bike. 22,000 $400. Buy this and my YL1 project with gs.com Bob, (651) 731-6832 miles. $3995. Jim Gundelach, (925) title, both for $1,000. Randy, (608) 754-9393, California, jim@ 617-5090, Madison, Wisconsin, Bike hoist. Air Lift, will lift a Gold Wing. For 1988/89 Honda NT650 Hawk GT. gundelach.com [email protected] 6” channel steel, eight feet long with an Tara windscreen. Trade for same model air piston four feet deep. Get a post NOS OEM Honda Tank Bra. Can send Suzuki 1967 Yamaha YL1 100cc Twin Jet in hole digger, bust thru the cement and images. Paul Enz, (321) 268-5461, need of restoration. Seat just redone bolt it down. Bob Moore, (586) 783- Titusville, Florida, [email protected] 1962 Suzuki MD50. Mostly complete and looks perfect. Tank has been re- 6805, Detroit, Michigan, bike. Ran when disassembled. Many chromed, just needs prep and paint. [email protected] For 1991 Honda DOHC, good used good parts including tank and seat. Bike hasn’t run in 30 years. Wisconsin exhaust system. $200 obo. Bob, (651) GOING INTO LANDFILL if not sold! Can title. Photos available. Combo deal with 10 Classic Magazines. CYCLE WORLD - 731-6832 send pictures Bill, (916) 768-3506, YG1 listed above. Randy, (608) 617- September 1964: Honda Super Hawk Sacramento, California, shoshone3@ 5090, Madison, Wisconsin, randy@ road test, Yamaha 100 Twin Electra, 1992 Honda NR750. Landmark oval yahoo.com cascademountain.com Honda 160 comparison, Royal Enfield piston engine. Under 3000 miles, one Interceptor. Cycle Guide – Road Teat of 300 manufactured. Excellent condi- 1967 Suzuki T20 X6 Hustler. I have a For 1973/77 Yamaha RD250/350/ Annual 1968: 500 Suzuki, 450 Honda, tion. Imported from Kyoto Japan. 98% complete bike I am parting out. 400, parts for RDs. Please call with 350 Bridgestone, 305 Honda, 305 Perfect for serious collector or investor. Contact me for prices and availability. needs. Mostly for 350cc, but some 250 Yamaha, 238 Kawasaki, 175 Frank Berkowitz, (608) 270-1170, Drew Fontenot, (337) 684-6679, & 400 stuff. Jeff Kowalchuk, (920) 845- Bridgestone, 160 Honda, 90 Honda, [email protected] Church Point, Louisiana, drew1950@ 5304, Green Bay, Wisconsin area, 100 Suzuki, 100 Yamaha ( also 750 att.net [email protected] Royal Enfield, 650 Triumph, 350 Maico, Kawasaki 360 Greeves, 250 Benelli, 250 For 1968 Suzuki 305 Larado 1975 Yamaha XS650B. Saw the cover Bultaco, 50 ItalJet, 1265 Harley- 1968 Kawasaki W2TT 650cc Scrambler, exhaust shields. Brand new of the June/July VJMC magazine with Davidson). Cycle – January 1968: Commander. Original owner, 12000 never used still in org. bags. NOS. $200 the XS650s and remembered my broth- Yamaha 250 YDS5, How To Race Ready miles, ran and looked great at time of plus shipping. John, (724) 722-3675, er had one in the garage that had not Your Honda 305 Scrambler, Ducati 160, storage in 1989. Pickled and free Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania been run in 30 years. Put on new tires, Harley-Davidson, 883 XLH. CYCLE engine. Original tool kit, owner’s manu- battery, filters, tune-up. Runs great, WORLD – January 1969: Honda 750 al, shop manual. $2000. Richard 1970 Suzuki TC120 Trail Cat. True black bike. Email me if interested. Jon Four, BN Hodaka Ace conversion. Cycle Kreuser, (262) 681-0519, 2526 time machine! 1970 TC120 rescued Hoover, (517) 263-4785, Adrian, – July 1970: Honda CB450 SS, Suzuki Sunrise Rd, Racine, Wisconsin, 53402 from a basement near Estes Park, CO Michigan, [email protected] T350 Rebel, Bultaco Sherpa S 200, (High altitude/ no humidity or ozone = Lobito 250. Cycle – October 1970: For Kawasaki A1/7, lots of gaskets, NO rust or dry rot!) I installed a set of 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Honda CB750 90HP Kit, Yamaha 60 plus some complete kits. Email me with NOS std rings and that's all it took to Special. All new paint except frame. Mini Enduro, Dalesman 125. Cycle – PNs or you needs. Maybe I can help. make it start easily and run great! I New tires, chain sprockets. Runs excel- July 1971: Yamaha 360 RT-1B & RT-1B Also, new carb float bowl gaskets for start it & ride regularly around my neigh- lent. Parts and service manual. Call for MX, Hodaka Ace 100-B and Super Rat Kawasaki H1 H2 S2 and S3. $2 each borhood. Missing the lights and some pics. $2500. Jeff Kowalchuk, (920) MX, Triumph 750 Trident. Cycle – plus shipping, while they last. Fran other minor peripherals (no title either) 845-5304, Green Bay, Wisconsin area, November 1972: Kawasaki 903 Z1 Golden, (661) 822-7149, KTC333@ BUT still has the original Inoue tires [email protected] (fold out cover & ad) Suzuki GT-550J, bak.rr.com AND tubes with almost no wear and Suzuki TM-250J (1973 Suzuki line up absolutely no dry-rot! Everything I can 1982 Yamaha RD350LC. Painted white fold out ad). Cycle guide – January 1973 Kawasaki G3SS 90cc. Very nice see indicates this bike only had several with full Harris fairing, aftermarket 1973: Honda SL-70, Suzuki GT-750, original in orange with low miles, also HUNDRED miles on it! Really needs to pipes, Tomaselli clip-ons. Lots of spare Yamaha RD 250, Yamaha RZ201 have a 1975 G7SS in red, similar con- go to a collector. Asking $550 obo. engine parts to go with it, including pow- (Rotary), 80 HP upgrade for Honda dition, either bike: $1200. For pics, Don't need anything in trade. Prefer der coated frame, set of rims. Bike runs CB750, Gemini Fuji 80, Indian SE-74, visit: www.bradsbikes.net. Brad Powell, local pick-up but will assist in shipping well but has some electrical gremlins Steen X80. Cycle – November 1976: (678) 576-4258, Marietta, Georgia, or may be able to deliver if you are with the turn signals which are aftermar- Kawasaki KZ650 (and fold out ad). The

2007 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 37 Classifieds rrrrrrrrr price is $15 each (includes Priority Mail 250-310, Germany, scrambler450@ cfl.rr.com the proper sound. Rob, (647) 237- shipping) except for the CYCLE WORLD web.de 6602, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1969 and Cycle November 1972 which Kawasaki are $25. All are used but in good condi- For 1965 Honda CB450 K0 Black For 1966 Yamaha YJ2 Riverside 60cc, tion some have the address label Bomber, need seat, main stand, head- For 1969 Kawasaki W2TT. I am looking I am looking for front and rear sprock- removed with subsequent damage to light rim. David Maggard, (334) 347- for a crankshaft. I will consider anything ets, any of the cables, gasket kits or the cover. Rich Alexander, 9002, Alabama, superdavert66@ from just the crank to a whole bike. gaskets, foot peg rubbers, oil pump [email protected] yahoo.com Trades are always a good thing. Kevin seal, the centre shaft size 04-9-3, and a Dean, (603) 664-5248, Strafford, New lower or complete chain guard. Jeff, For 1970s Vetter Windjammer Fairing: For 1967 Honda CL77, looking for the Hampshire, [email protected] (705) 748-5928, jimmy7472001@ Original set of mounting screws and correct turn signal stems. I have every- hotmail.com brackets to mount the shield on the fair- thing else. They are nothing like any For 1980 Kawasaki Z650, one good ing. All plastic, fits fairing for 500cc other signal stems. They are flared com- used shop manual. Hayes, or owner’s 1968 Yamaha DT1 250. Looking for a bikes and up. Bob Moore, (586) 783- ing out from the shaft and taper off out manual. Bob, (651) 731-6832, complete early bike. Any leads appreci- 6805, Detroit, Michigan, to the end. I do not have a part number. Maplewood, Minnesota ated. Bill Moore, (831) 252-3510, [email protected] They are probably used in European Santa Cruz, California, VJMCMBCA@ countries. Email me if you have a set 1983 Helmet (Bell Star). aol.com WANTED and we can discuss a price. Richard Looking for full face, Kawasaki Team Bowers, (310) 328-7003, Carson, Green helmet with white and blue 1970s Yamaha TA125/TZ125. Seek Bridgestone California, [email protected] stripe. Ed, (586) 872-3839 complete Yamaha tiddler racers from the 1970s, non-runners OK. Tom Bridgestone 350 GTR/GTO, want to For 1969/76 Honda CB750, complete, For 1983 Kawasaki ELR, set of tires. Kolenko, (770) 427-4820, Atlanta, buy a nice to excellent bike, must be a original stock exhaust in good shape. Looking for NOS or reproductions of the Georgia, [email protected] runner. Tor Mathisen, 004793095992, Series 300 or 341. Mike Shoger, (815) Dunlops, Front was 100/90-19, Rear 1970/83 Yamaha XS650. Newer, Norway, [email protected] 622 3366, Sterling, Illinois, mshoger@ was 120/90-18. Ed, (586) 872-3839 stock models preferred; any consid- sterlingfederal.com ered. Tim Feeler, (805) 648-6520, Honda For 1985 Kawasaki EN450 (454cc), Ventura, California For 1971 Honda CB175 K5, looking for looking for ignition switch and air intake. Original red 1969-70 Honda 750, parts, NOS or decent used, like foot Air intake is a long strange looking For 1972 Yamaha AT2 Enduro 125cc, whole bike or parts. Also parts for peg rubbers, kick starter, etc. etc! Ted, piece of rubber for the right side air box I'm looking for front & rear turn signals. 1969-70 Kawasaki 500cc H1 triple. (201) 725-1794, Clifton, New Jersey, to carb. Ignition switch must have at Complete assemblies are preferred. Paul 562-494-2811, Los Angeles. [email protected] least 1 key and will consider whole lock Gary Hovanian, (562) 430-7741, email: [email protected]. sets. Janice Hamilton, (610) 872-5377, Long Beach, California, Gary@ For Honda XL250, fuel petcock and pair Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, bigbike4@ cityappraisal.net For 1961 Honda CB72/77, NOS paint- of 28mm Mikuni carbs in very good con- comcast.net ed front fender. Les Cordes, (408) 353- dition. Chuck Perkins, (217) 392-2547, Pre 1973 Yamaha TD/TA250/200/ 3448, Los Gatos, California, 306 E. Green, Augusta, Illinois NKB 125. Looking for a vintage Yamaha road [email protected] racer for AHRMA racing. 250 or smaller For 1972 Honda CL450, looking for a 1930/50 NKB 90cc. Seeking informa- preferred but would consider larger 1962 Honda Cuby. Looking for 19cc low mileage "bolt in" engine. Dan tion on this manufacturer. I have recent- cc's. Brian Quinn, (806) 787-5621, engine and any parts or literature. Tom Houser, (205) 332-9998, Pelham, ly purchased a pre-war Japanese NKB Lubbock, Texas, [email protected] Kolenko, (770) 427-4820, Atlanta, Alabama, [email protected] motorcycle. These were made by a Georgia, [email protected] small firm in Hiroshima prior to 1945. Yamaha R5 or RD350 project bike. Any For 1977 Honda Hondamatic 750A. The model I have is a NKB Castle. They condition considered. Must have a title. For 1963 Honda C110 Sport 50, look- Looking for reasonably priced exhaust also made an NKB Junior as late as Dave Isacco, Chardon, Ohio, isacco@ ing for parts. Bike is white. Need seat system. Original or after market fine. 1945. Allen Siekman, (831) 336-3621, ncweb.com pan, headlight housing (preferably NOS) Greg Buraglio, (715) 762-2519, Park Santa Cruz, California, allen@ and whatever you might have. Les Falls, Wisconsin, [email protected] ebold.com For 1977 Yamaha 750XS 2D (Red), Cordes, (408) 353-3448, Los Gatos, any hard saddle bags, fairing, and the California, [email protected] For 1977 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing, Suzuki three into three exhaust by Hooker. Or looking for owners manual. Bob, (651) any NOS/excellent parts. Manny For 1964 Honda CA95 Benly, need a 731-6832, Maplewood, Minnesota Suzuki GS1100E. In good condition. I Athans, (480) 558-0640, Arizona, good left hand muffler. NOS would be love these bikes and will be willing to [email protected] nice but a restorable will do. Charles For 1978 Honda XL75, seat needed. pick them up. Kirk Johnson, (260) 622- Gerard, (800) 243-5045, Lafayette, Prefer nice, complete, but will settle for 1358, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, kmjohnson@ For 1978/82 Yamaha SR500, want to Louisiana, [email protected] a good pan. Contact Steve, (208) 412- onlyinternet.net buy a stock exhaust system. David 8718, Nampa, Idaho, email, steve@ Evans, (419) 462-5296, Galion, Ohio, For 1965 Honda S90 Benly, original boisevintagecycle.com Tohatsu [email protected] “Benly 90” tank badges. Need one, but will take pair. Also, any Benly 90 litera- For 1980 Honda CB900 Custom with 1960s Tohatsu RunPet Sport 50cc. MISC. ITEMS WANTED ture or owner’s manual (English only). 2-speed transmission, one good used Non runners OK. Tom Kolenko, (770) Glenn Rumburg, (330) 264-8502, shop manual. Hayes, or owner’s 427-4820, Atlanta, Georgia, tkolenko@ Looking for back Issues of VJMC Wooster, Ohio, [email protected] manual. kennesaw.edu newsletter/magazine. Kirk Johnson, For 1965 Honda CB160, need foot peg Bob, (651) 731-6832, Maplewood, (260) 622-1358, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, bar, pipes, chain guard, gaskets, seals, Minnesota Yamaha [email protected] handlebars. Jack Krepps, (405) 550- 1101, Edmond, Oklahoma, jkrepps@ For 1984 Honda CB125S, Right side For 1962 Yamaha YD 3. Looking for any For 1960-80s Honda, Looking for cox.net cover with emblem and also a headlight parts or info on early 250cc twin. Japanese dealer memorabilia from the (Stanley # 61720). Ron Cline, (717) Interested in anything you might have, 1960s-80s...shop signs, banners, ash- For Honda CA77 Dream, need period 838-9632, Palmyra, Pennsylvania, carb cover, front turn signals, etc. trays, lighters, clocks, toys, promo crash bar, hose and clamps for air filter, [email protected] Richard Hawkins, Oak Ridge, items, hats, etc....please call. Tom left side starter cover screws, right side Tennessee, [email protected] Kolenko, (770) 427-4820, Atlanta, rectangular mirror. Furl Smith, (260) For 1988/89 Honda NT650 Hawk GT. Georgia, [email protected] 925-3124, [email protected] NOS or like new Gas Tank Bra (cover). I Wanted: For 1965/66 Yamaha YDS3C believe this was a Honda available Big Bear Scrambler, looking for Honda Wall Clock or any original dis- For 1965 Honda CL77, I am looking for optional part. I sure would like to find upswept exhaust pipes, both right and play item. 1983 or older. Gary Behling, a new roller cam chain guide. Part No. one. Can you help?? Paul Enz, (321) left. Will pay $500 each if in good con- Sahuarita, Arizona, garynofishing@ 14611-250-310. Volker Wolff, 14611- 268-5461, Titusville, Florida, penz@ dition with baffles. No 1967s, I want aol.com

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