CL450 from Space

CL450 from space

•Inside: VJMC regional rally in MO • Event coverage from MI, IA, LA, TX and more • Vespa sidecar on a GS1100 • Give your butt a break • Hundreds of classifieds!

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4 Editor’s letter Check out the club’s new site. 6 Missouri Rally Good times at the VJMC regional rally in St. Joseph, Mo. 8 Not the last ride Modifiying a Suzuki for rideability after an accident. 12 New rally makes waves A good start for Virginia show. 14 Woodstock washout Weather keeps a good event down. 16 Michigan rally hits its stride Parade laps go to top mph. 18 VJMs on target at shootout Texas rally brings out the best. 20 CL450 from outer space Period mods from an aerospace engineer. 22 VMD at Mid-Ohio The sights and sounds of summer fun. 26 Louisiana show spreads disease Got OBD? The dr. probably can’t help. 28 Alleviating my aching butt Staying fresh on a long ride. 30 Japanese bikes in force at ‘Big One’ AMCA event welcoming more VJMs. 33 Classifieds What do you need?

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This period-modified CL450 was found at a California meet with full log details included in the deal. CL450 from space

•Inside: Event coverage from MI, IA, LA, TX and more • Vespa sidecar on a GS1100 • Give your butt a break • Hundreds of classiﬁ eds!

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October 2009 www.vjmc.org 3 From the Editor VJMC magazine October 2009 As many of us head into the cold, non-riding will enjoy them. If you have created a YouTube Vol. 30, No. 5 dreary months of winter, Jon Radermacher, the video or have seen one that you think we should President VJMC’s webmaster, has prepared an online treat add to our playlist, please let us know by sending Stuart Covington that will help get us through to riding season. He an email to [email protected].” 978-582-3335 [email protected] has revamped the entire VJMC website (to be un- Other features of the new site will include: veiled soon), to work better and be more intuitive • Homogenized look across the entire site. Editor Brendan Dooley for our surfing. • Modernized login system with ability to [email protected] “The site in general is much cleaner and better change your membership contact info. organized,” Jon said about the new design. There • Member index completely overhauled. Art Director Rhonda Cousin will be a common look carried through the pages, • A members-only menu appears on every and members will be able to log out from any page page once user is logged in. Classified ads Gary Gadd as they surf. • Google-powered search window on every 817-284-8195 “Another big improvement is the search win- page. [email protected] dow. This appears on all pages except for the home • New “Tech experts network” page consists Display Ad Director/ page. It will search the entire site for the terms of contact info of volunteers who will an- West Coast Rep Bob Billa entered, even if it is on a members-only page.” A swer questions. 760-636-3288 separate search targets the inside pages of maga- • New list of external tech links to take you [email protected] zine PDF files, so members will be able to find places that have detailed info about your Mountain States Rep those stories they’re looking for in the available make and/or model. Hal Johnson archived issues. “You’ll find it has a much cleaner and con- 402-660-6710 [email protected] “The login system has been significantly sistent look, better functionality, and new features overhauled,” he said, and members will need to that I am sure that you will enjoy,” Jon said. Central States Rep create new, original login names and passwords. I agree. And, since my garage here in Wis- Volunteer Needed These will automatically be entered and remem- consin is detached and not heated, I have to say I Northeast Rep bered by the site. am still looking forward to winter a little bit. I’ll George Duffy 805-602-6239 One really cool page on the new site will be be in the den with a Jameson, surfing our new site. [email protected] the video page. “We’ve gone through YouTube When the Packers aren’t on, of course. Southeast Rep and created a custom playlist of videos that are Louise McCarthy-Dutton about or related to VJMs,” Jon said. “Some videos Happy riding ... what’s left of it for 2009. 954-993-3993 [email protected] are about major events like Barber’s Vintage Fes- tival, others are home videos about restorations or - Brendan Dooley Membership Director Bill Granade personal collections. In any case, we are sure you VJMC editor 813-961-3737 [email protected]

Mission statement: The purpose of this organization is to promote the preservation, restoration and enjoyment of vintage Japanese motorcycles (defined as those 20 years old and older, until 2011. We will embrace 1990 until then). The VJMC also will promote the sport of motorcycling and camaraderie of motorcyclists everywhere. © 2009, Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America, an IRS-approved Not-for-profit 501(c) corporation. All rights re- served. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without permission. The VJMC magazine is published six times per year, in February, April, June, August, October and December. The views and opinions expressed in letters or other content are those of the author and do not necessarily represent VJMC policy. 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 advertisers of products or services in this publication.

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rain. It did not dampen the spirits of the riders however and, aside from one wiring issue, everybody returned to the downtown Holiday Inn with bikes intact. The show and shine was a showcase of Japan’s finest, with the Best in Show award going to Ron Covell’s 1967 Honda CB450. St. Joseph, Mo., was the site for the This all-original Black Bomber had been first VJMC Region 6 rally, which took place purchased by his father when Ron was just over Labor Day weekend. The agenda was 13 years old, and has been in Ron’s posses- filled with plenty of time for bike talk, a sion since. It was truly a cherished family show and shine on Saturday afternoon and, heirloom. of course, riding. A group of approximately 15 partici- Next year pated in an all-day ride on Friday which The Region 6 Rally, MetricFest, for 2010 was dampened, literally, by a persistent will be held in Omaha, Neb. Mark your

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In the spring of 2005, everything was looking good. I'd retired in late 2003, after 40 years, and bought my dream bike, a new Ducati 749S. I had several restored Kawasaki Triples, had a nice bike shop and was restoring bikes for customers. Then, on May 25, I took a 20-mile ride to pick up parts at my friend Jeff Lessman's shop, Eastland Motorsports. I rode my old favorite 1983 Suzuki GS1100G. Jeff had maintained this bike since new. It had over 92,000 miles on it; over time several modifications turned it into a nice sports-tourer. On the way home, I made a terrible mistake and I T-boned a rural gas delivery truck. I destroyed the bike and broke a vertabrae, several ribs, shoulder blade, left arm and hand. Even worse, through blood loss and trauma, I lost several muscles and nerves. I was lucky as the first two passers-by were an EMT and a nurse. They were the reason I didn't loose my arm. After four weeks in the hospital and rehab center, I was home. The bad news was my left arm and hand were nearly useless. Since then I've had eight surgeries, including two muscle transfers, hundreds of hours of therapy and countless hours of excerise. I now have an arm that works, that continues to get stronger and a hand that will hold a punch or chisel. A medical marvel! Now the good part. Jeff knew I loved the Suzuki and he had a rolling chasis. A 1982 GS1100E. He took the motor for his drag bike and he gave me the chassis. I found a decent 1981 GS1100E with 16,000-plus miles and a great motor. We set about completely restoring the bike and disassembled the engine. Jeff made sure it was as good The author and his 1982 Suzuki GS1100E. as we thought, then re-assembled it with new seals and gaskets. had a good seat and windshield. The next step was to get it shipped As work continued on the chassis, with powdercoating and from Sacremento, Calif., to Illinois. paint, while aquiring exhaust and many other items, I realized that The bike restoration was going well. During this time, I made this bike was going to be heavy and I wasn't sure I could handle it some design decisions. I love black accessories. So I painted the motor with one-plus arms. I started thinking about the possibility of a small black, had the wheels powdercoated, the exhaust system Jet Hot Coated, sidecar. I went to see an old friend, Gene Baldauf, who had several the engine covers were badly pitted so they were wrinkle-coated and old GoldWings and one had a sidecar. Though he'd sold the sidecar, all external engine bolts, plus those on the chassis wherever possible, he did have an old frame with a solid-mount small wheel. Included were replaced with black Allen-cap bolts. Also, on the performance were three turn-buckles and the eye-bolts used to mount them to the side, Jeff installed a mild set of cams and a set of flat-slide Mikuni frame. These turn-buckles are used to mount the sidecar to the bike. carbs. Finally, I'd always wanted Works Performance Shocks, so a Very important. I took the frame home and set about making plans set was installed on the 1100E. (The shocks turned out to be very and many sketches. important. Their ride height adjustability was needed to line up the I began to think about the extra rolling chassis with its front bike with the sidecar.) wheel, brakes, forks and fender. Could these be mounted and used on I contacted my friend Gary Coan who is a great fabricator. He the sidecar? We took off the front end, including the triple clamps. I builds street rods and has an excellent imagination. I took him all took it home and propped it up against the frame and started taking my sketches, measurements and ideas on the sidecar. He has owned measurements and making sketches. a number of bikes and is familiar with the layouts and possible needs Since I wanted a small sidecar, I started looking on eBay. I found for attaching a sidecar. He felt the toughest task would be to construct several that seemed to fill the bill. I bid on a couple and finally won the and attach, a tower to mount the fork assembly and to machine and bid on a Vespa scooter sidecar. It appeared to be in great shape, and mount a solid triple-clamp system. I'd measured the angle of the shocks 8 www.vjmc.org October 2009 Not the last ride on the bike and they were 30 degrees. I wanted the sidecar forks to match this angle. Another issue was weight (lack of it). The Vespa body, frame and even wheel/fork assembly were relatively light. I didn't want that sidecar coming up during right-hand turns. Gary solved this by welding drilled-and-tapped tabs to square-tube frame. 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to the bike, to determine the mounting points. I fabricated patterns I found a cross member under the rear of the gas tank and was from posterboard with solder strips taped on. These could be formed able to mount the stock unit there. I shortened the lever and modified and bent to shape. The solder helped hold the shape. Gary used these it to accept the end of a cable. I used a Kawasaki H1 clutch cable and to fashion steel brackets, for the four individual mounting points on connected it to the lower of the two levers and the shortened stock the frame. They were machined and welded. Once done, they were lever. It took some adjustment and modification to hold the cable attached and we hung the rig to the bike. Gary did a great job, as few housing, at the master cylinder end, but the system works well. The modifications were needed. The sidecar frame, body and suspension two levers were too close together, for good independent grip, so Gary were disasembled and sent to be painted and powdercoated. modified the bottom lever, angling it down. Now I can operate either As my left arm and hand were very limited in function, I would the clutch or brake lever independently or together. not be able to operate the clutch. Jeff Lessman found an ATV bracket Once all bike and sidecar parts were back, they were installed or that held two levers to operate the clutch and front brake by cable.. The mounted. The turn-buckles I noted earlier are important parts of the 1100E front brakes operate hydraulically with the master cylinder on mounting system. Having never done this before, care was taken to the right bar. I looked for “remote” master cylinders without luck. get the sidecar level and pointed “into” the bike. The sidecar brakes Vintage Motorcycle No Reserve Auction Sale to be held at Sullivan Auction Site, Hwy. 136 East, Hamilton, IL Fri., Oct. 23rd & Sat., Oct. 24th at 9:00 a.m. Both Days SELLIINg 80+ VIINTAgE MMOOTTOORRCCyyCCLLEESS TO IINCLUDE:: Honda CBX 1960s, 70s, 80s, BSA, BMW, with 93 total mi. Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, etc. (brand new!) Also selling a huge collection of N.O.S. motorcycle parts, dealership signs, manuals, literature and much more.

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I would like to thank VJMC headquar- ters and Bill Granade for support in getting the banner and regalia out in a timely man- ner, and the mention on the VJMC website of our planned event. We are planning a fall show at the same location and will send more details when we formalize plans. My helpers included my wife, Lynda; longtime VJMC member John Sharp and his wife, Strother; new VJMC member Kevin Bedell; and Dean Blair, a member of the Wil- liamsburg Riders motorcycle club. ●

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October 2009 www.vjmc.org 15 Michigan rally hits its stride By Steve Searles VJMC Field Representative

The tradition continues at Grattan Raceway, where the VJMC holds a regional event in conjunction with the AHRMA racing program. This event is held on Father’s Day weekend every year. There were 100 or more vintage race bikes that took to the track both Saturday and Sunday, and the VJMC VJMC board member Jim Townsend astride a was there to support them. Kawasaki. Friday night, the skies opened up and it rained from 9 p.m. until 4 a.m. The morning racers rode on a wet track, dis- playing their skills. By 11 a.m., we had about 12 club members that took to the track on a “parade” lap --- three laps led Bike show winners by professional racer Doug Polen at nearly 80 mph. Ten bikes took to the country roads just north of the track for the delayed vintage ride through Greenville, around Bald- 1st Place Middleweight: win Lake and back. It was a great short ride and the scenery Jim Townsend’s 1974 Honda CB350F at Baldwin Lake was spectacular. Jim Townsend’s Honda 2nd Place Middleweight: CB350F decided it didn’t want to go back to the track; it died Eric Marshall’s 1978 Kawasaki KZ650 about two miles from the end of the ride. This was after Jim and I discussed using a chase vehicle and decided it would not be necessary. Jim took it in stride and an hour later, after 1st Place Heavyweight: changing the main fuse, was back up and running again. Gary Kiemen’s 1978 Honda GL1000 Saturday afternoon had many club members parking and showing their bikes in front of the VJMC tent. There were 2nd Place Heavyweight: two Yamaha TZ race bikes, a Honda 50 and many other nice Mike Orlekoski’s 1981 Honda CBX pieces (about 30 display bikes showed up at one time or another). Saturday night the group got to eat a catered meal with the AHRMA folks, which was worth the price of admission 1st Place Modified/Custom: itself. After dinner it was bench racing and discussing every John Stedman’s 1983 Honda CB1100F Japanese model known to man.

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Sunday morning was the same format with the “parade” lap at chester who pitched in and helped out when needed. VJMC past 11 a.m. Most of the same guys rode the parade lap again with the ad- president, Jim Townsend, was with me the whole time for support dition of a 1981 CBX. The lead race bike took off and left us, which through the pouring rain in his tent, to his bike quitting on the side opened up the track. We were flying down the track as fast as our of the road to a parade lap and he ended up taking home a first place bikes and our courage would let us go. I had my naked GoldWing trophy. Jim has a very easygoing attitude which I admire and is an 1100 going 105 mph down the front straightaway. John Stedman on asset to our club. his Honda CB1100F was clocked at over 130 mph and the crowd The plan is the same format for Father’s Day weekend in said his 4-into-1 header sounded really sweet. 2010. Hope to see more VJMC members there next year. ● I want to give a special thanks to John Stedman from Man-

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By Aaron Sanders VJMC Field Rep

Thanks to all the folks participating in this year’s Texas Shootout, the vintage bike show in Sherman, Texas, was a huge success. Around 200 people turned out to see the amazing display of bikes and to cast votes for their favorites. The show featured 40 vintage bikes in three categories, with trophies from first to fifth place. Judging was done by popular vote in each category; 1967-’72, 1973-’78, and 1979-’84. When the ballots were tallied, several VJMC members had won trophies in each category, including a VJMC member who brought home the People’s Choice award. For 1979-’84, Clint Kleen took third with his 1981 Yamaha DT175 and Kim Tucker took fifth with her 1984 Honda V30 Magna.

18 www.vjmc.org October 2009 In the 1973-’78 category, Ronnie Snyder took third with his 1978 Honda CR250 ... but won People’s Choice with the same bike. Finally, VJMC members took the top honors in the 1967-’72 category. First went to Ronnie Snyder with his 1973 Yamaha DT125, second to Aaron Sanders with his 1970 Hodaka Ace 100, third to Rod England with his 1967 Honda CL90 and fourth to David Henry with his 1971 Honda SL70. Congratulations to everybody, and thanks to all who brought a bike to show. It was a real treat watching and listening to people as they looked over the bikes on display. “What you see here was my nirvana as a kid,” said one attendee. The AHRMA tech inspectors were impressed with the turnout, and one inspector said the quality and quantity of bikes on display was unlike anything he had seen at any other AHRMA event. Thanks to the AHMRA representatives that made our time at the Texas Shootout so much fun. To VJMC volunteers Clint, Ron, and Craig, I cannot say how grateful I am for your willingness to help. Thanks to David Henry and the North Forty Cycle Park for inviting the VJMC and sponsor- ing the bike show. You can learn more about the North Forty and see more pictures from this event and others at www.northfortycyclepark.com. ●

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October 2009 www.vjmc.org 19 CL450 from outer space Period-modified bike a rare swap meet find By Jeff Billa Photos by Bob Billa

I acquired this one-of-a-kind customized 1971 Honda CL450 tion, comprised of two notebooks of receipts and brochures, was Scrambler while attending a local cycle swap meet in Long Beach, available. One notebook even had a ledger that noted the part or Calif., last spring. My father is a VJMC Field Rep for the Southern work performed and the running total of costs. California area, and we attend this meet monthly to promote the VJMC. One of the side benefits is that we must be in our space Bike history and setup at least 30 minutes before the buyers are admitted. This The seller had acquired the bike from the widow of an aero- gives us a chance to check for needed parts or good deals before space engineer that built the bike over seven months ― while the swap meet opens. working on the Space Shuttle program at Edwards AFB, north of Well, last April, we didn't have to look very far because this L.A. The bike was purchased in February 1976 for $350, plus $12 unusual Honda dirt bike was in the space next to us. Each time in tax and DMV fees. He then proceeded with the acquisition and the owner started it for a buyer prospect and that Hooker Header installation of new aftermarket and NOS Honda parts. The total exhaust barked through the morning air, one of us would go over spent as of the last entry on Sept. 5, 1976, was $934.68. to hear the sales pitch. Each time it sounded better than the last. Not only was this highly modified Honda CL450 for sale, but it in- Modifications from original cluded four sizable boxes of NOS and good used parts and special The bike was apparently completely disassembled and any bike stands used for racing. part that would reduce it's weight was removed. Heavy items like Most importantly, complete documentation of the modifica- the centerstand, front and rear fenders and braces, taillight as- 20 www.vjmc.org October 2009 CL450 from outer space Period-modified bike a rare swap meet find By Jeff Billa Photos by Bob Billa

sembly, headlight, fork covers, chain guard, battery box, toolbox cial 2 1/2 rim and spokes ($100, which was expensive in 1976) to and both air cleaner filters were removed. Even the starter was accomodate the oversized 4.60 x 18 tire. The front tire is a stock removed and a lightweight aluminum plate covered the hole. (I'll 19-inch rim with an oversized 3.50 x19 tire. I'd like to replace it, bet it's a piece of special, lightweight aircraft metal that NASA is but can't find any size larger than a 3.00 x19. The rear shocks were still trying to locate!) replaced with Monroe S&W adjustable units. Also, a 45-tooth The frame was then painted a color called Leather Brown. The sprocket replaced the stock 35-tooth piece for better performance. fenders are lightweight orange plastic made by Preston Petty, and a Finally, a specially designed electrical panel was installed and Don Vesco Skinny Fat Enduro fuel tank finishes off the bodywork. there is even a toggle switch under the seat that is supposed to min- The tank has Yamaha DT-1 dual petcocks, and a pair of K&N air imize the electrical circuit draw and give more spark for racing. filters were installed. The seat size was reduced and a matching By the way, the cover on the book says, “351 lbs., 43 HP and Brown cover with Honda logo was installed. a 5 spd.” The heavy twin-pipe Scrambler exhaust system was replaced with a new Hooker Header system that cost $81, and you really A slice of history have to hear it … what a sound! The handlebars are lightweight Whenever I travel with this modified Honda CL450, people aluminum and extra wide, made by J&B, with Honda CR250 ask, “What is it?” or “It looks like ... whatever, but I'm not sure?” Elsinore controls including the rubber dust covers and soft grips One thing is for sure, it is a “period” piece that would be difficult to by Grand Turisimo. The gauges were removed and an NOS ta- duplicate because of the rarity of the parts that were used to build chometer was installed. We found the speedometer in the parts box it back in 1976. and put it back on (it shows just 6,600 miles). But if you'd like to try, I'll make a copy of the nine-page log and Lastly, to get it ready for dirt racing, a Vesco skid plate was send it to you. Send me an email at [email protected]. ● put on and the rear hub was taken to Buchanan's in L.A. for a spe- October 2009 www.vjmc.org 21 The VJMC infield display at Mid-Ohio VMD. Photo by Hal Johnson

Honda celebrates two anniversaries at Mid-Ohio U.S. intro, CBX start marked at 2009 VMD

By Roger Smith The 2009 version of the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio again ex- ceeded all expectations. VJMC members flooded the Lexington, Ohio, where hundreds of booths were laid out around the race course, overflowing with vintage parts and bikes. As usual, vintage Japanese bikes were everywhere and, as they say, “If you can’t find it here, you won’t find it!” The VJMC had two booth locations; one in the swap area and another on the infield. A steady flow of interested folks stopped by the booths and many new members were signed up. This year celebrated both the 50th anniversary of Honda coming to America and the 30th anniversary of the iconic CBX. The Honda Sandcast CB750 and CBX were co-featured bikes and their supporters were everywhere. “This year’s Mid-Ohio show was really special because the Honda CBX is celebrating its USA 30th birthday this year, and it was extremely well represented,” said Jan Ringnalda, International CBX Owners' Association Director. “There were CBXes everywhere and it was beautiful!” The ICOA had a shared tent with the CB750F club. A number of Honda CBX 1,000cc six-cylinder bikes were on display; as the days went by the display changed as

Jim Townsend with his Honda Trike at the VJMC infield cookout Saturday evening. Photo by Steve Passwater 22 www.vjmc.org October 2009 The racing CBX in the pad- dock. Photo by Hal Johnson Michigan Field Rep Steve Searles and Ohio member Tim Fraundorf welcome a new member to the VJMC at the infield booth on Friday. Photo by Steve Passwater bikes left and new ones arrived. There was the CBX on both the Saturday and the Sun- were a lot of opportunities to check out the an overflow section at the Honda Pavilion, day race, achieving a third place on Satur- air-cooled six cylinder bikes. which is the ICOA's regular spot during day and a sixth place on Sunday. The bike “While the weather wasn’t entirely co- VMD, so there was plenty of six-cylinder was put together from leftover parts and was operative, the swap meet attendees didn’t traffic from the pavilion across the track to appropriately named “Sweepings.” It per- let that deter them from buying, selling and the infield tent and vice versa. formed better than expected, especially since trading motorcycles, parts and accessories,” Then it seemed as if one CBX took this was the first time this machine had ever said Jessie Ghizori, Mid-Ohio Media/Com- a wrong turn and ended up on the track ... been raced. A lot of the parts had only been munications Coordinator. “Close to 1,000 but no, that bike was race prepared and sup- together days, and the engine was not totally vendors flooded the facility as a part of North posed to be there. Put together on a strict run-in yet. America’s largest motorcycle swap meet.” time budget of two weeks by U.K.'s tech- There were two CBXes in the 85-year There is hope that the onsite vintage nical director Geoff Smale and Ringnalda, parade lap organized by the AMA, so there bike auction returns in the future, because this bike was ready to race in the Original that was always a fan favorite. But, overall, Heavyweight Superbike class. Smale, who the 2009 VMD was a success for Japanese used to race in the Isle of Man TT races, rode bikes, and especially the big ones. ●

VJMC members Art and Kiel Bensheimer Yamaha 350 in the VJMC infield with Art’s 1961 CS77 Dream Sport in display. Photo by Hal Johnson Gilmore in June, the bike won best of show at the VMD Saturday Concours bike show. (Heavy rain interfered with pictures following the judging.) Photo by Steve Passwater

Larry Hoverman’s 1962 Yamaha YD3 at the VJMC infield display on Friday. Photo by Steve Passwater

October 2009 www.vjmc.org 23 Sights from 2009 VMD at Mid-Ohio

24 www.vjmc.org October 2009 Sights from 2009 VMD at Mid-Ohio

October 2009 www.vjmc.org 25 Louisiana show spreads disease By Drew Fontenot WARNING VJMC Field Representative This eye-catching invitation was

OBD EPIDEMIC SWEEPING SOUTH LOUISIANA sent out by direct mail and email to There is no way to control the spread of this highly contagious condition so beware! Louisiana-area VJMC members for All people infected are to be considered carriers and are contagious. the fourth annual Vintage Bike Show, sponsored by Southside Honda in An early warning sign is the person repeating one of the following phrases: Lafayette, La. The day was a sunny “I used to have one just like that! “ or “I always wanted one of those!” 72 degrees and it was the perfect day for the spread of Old Bike Disease. This condition is called O. B. D. Old Bike D isease! Noticeable symptoms include: More than 80 motorcycles were entered and everyone who attended was extreme rubber necking when a motorcycles starts up near by; a judge in the people’s choice event. Bikes of all types were entered, hands and face show signs of old paint and grease; including Honda, Kawasaki, Yama- eyes are extremely red and look tired from countless hours at the computer ha, Suzuki, BMW, Triumph, BSA, trying to find parts on ebay Indian, Cushman, Simplex, and other makes. The event co-sponsored takes unexplained trips to farold away buildings places for to treasuressearch flea markets, barns, sheds and by a local radio statio, KMDL, and served as a fund-raising effort for has an extreme desire to sand blast and paint anything the local YMCA. ● can not go near aluminum without microfiber and polish

anyone infected would rather spend money on an old bike than buy groceries.

no matter how many garages they have,outside. these people have automobiles that sleep

spouses of carriers can become verypapers irritable, most have seen or will see divorce

If you or someone you know has any of these symptoms we can offer immediate relief if you attend the

4th annual Vintage Bike Show at Southside Honda, 6914 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA. 70503.

Date: Saturday April 4th, 2009 from 9:30am till 2:30pm NOTICE: IF YOU MISS IT YOU WILL BE SICK!

26 www.vjmc.org October 2009 VJMs in the People’s Choice awards: Best Japanese: Charles Girard’s 1972 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo Best of Show: Kevin McGee’s 1975 Kawasaki H2

October 2009 www.vjmc.org 27 Here’s a simple idea for folks who like to ride their older tracing the shape, I cut it out with a sabre saw and smoothed the bikes longer distances, but discover, as I did, that old stock seats edges with sandpaper. and old butts aren’t very compatible. The AirHawk is several inches wider than the stock seat, and Like many VJMC members, I like to ride my older bike. And I added a couple of short pieces of 2x4 as sides to help keep the not just short trips on sunny days, but longer distance rides. So, wooden platform from sliding off of the seat. I used a handsaw to as I continue tinkering with my 1975 Honda CB750, I continue to cut tapers on the outside edges of the 2x4s to conform to the front ride. A 500-mile trip to Daytona in 2007 reminded me of one of taper of the platform. Using a combination of sawing and sanding, the less pleasant aspects of these older bikes: seat comfort! The I tapered the inside edges of the sides to fit the sides of the seat. combination of shape and soft padding leads to growing discom- I periodically attached the sides to the platform with C- fort before the first gas stop and, from that point on, it just gets clamps to check the fit and continued to modify the inside tapers worse. until they conformed to the sides of the seat. Then I screwed and I purchased an AirHawk seat cushion while I still had my glued the sides to the base. 1994 CBR1000F. In combination with a Corbin seat, it was quite I positioned the platform about an inch behind the front of the comfortable. In fact, that setup combined with the invulnerability seat (further back than pictured), to make sure it wouldn’t contact of my (relative) youth allowed me to ride 1,000-mile-plus days the tank, added the AirHawk and planted my butt. The first thing on occasion. I noticed was that I was sitting higher than with the stock seat. I sold the CBR in 2001 to finance a supercharger for my At first, I thought this was due to the thickness of the plywood Miata, but I cleverly retained the AirHawk. So when I headed to and the Airhawk. Then I realized that, because of the size of the the 2007 Daytona Bike Week, I threw the AirHawk on the 750 platform, I was spreading my weight over a larger area of the seat, anticipating a comfortable ride. Wrong! The AirHawk on top of and the seat was not being compressed as much. the too-soft, too-narrow seat did nothing to improve comfort. I re- I’m 5’10” with a 30” inseam, and I definitely noticed the dif- alized that if I wanted to enjoy my long-distance riding, I needed ference in height when stopped. But by sliding forward, I found a better solution.. that I was still able to plant both feet flat on the ground. Decid- I considered purchasing a Corbin seat, but dismissed the idea ing I was ready for the “long ride test,” I painted the platform because I didn’t want to lose the stock look of the bike (and I dis- flat black to blend with the seat and added some Velcro to keep covered that Corbin no longer makes seats for my bike). I decided the AirHawk positioned correctly on the platform. I was a little to try to make something myself. And so I returned to my old concerned about how well the platform would work with so little AirHawk as a starting point for a new approach. padding and without the butt-shaped curve on many of the newer seats, but I was out of time and reasoned that I could always make Checking what works additional modifications later. The AirHawk is an air cushion made up of numerous square cells. The cells are all connected so air can move between them. It is Practicum based on a design used to reduce pressure points and prevent bed- So, on the Wednesday of 2009 Bike Week, I eagerly mounted my sores for bedridden hospitalized patients. You can find it online at bike and headed south on I-75, proudly wearing my “I Rode to J.C. Whitney for about $150. The secret of the AirHawk’s comfort Daytona Trailer Week” T-shirt under my riding gear. How did it is the same as an air mattress .... inflate it just enough to keep you all work? Great! I rode the 470 miles to Daytona in just over 7 floating above whatever lies beneath.. hours and never gave my butt a thought. It doesn’t get any better I began my project with a quick trip to the hardware store for than that! a piece of 3/8” plywood. I removed the rubber bladder from the I adjusted quickly to the additional ride height and felt no AirHawk and placed it on the plywood to use it as a pattern. After discomfort in my arms, shoulders or back in spite of the slightly 28 www.vjmc.org October 2009 lower reach to the handlebars. Because the AirHawk is long enough to cover the seat strap, it allows me to slide back a few inches to change my leg position without sitting on the strap. Getting off the bike was a little more difficult with soft saddlebags and a tail trunk getting in the way of my leg swing, and it was hard to lift my leg high enough to avoid dragging it over the platform as I dismount- ed. As a result, at a couple of gas stops my leg pulled the platform off the seat. How does it look? Not as bad as I was anticipating. Paint- • The platform is quite large, and although it is easy to take ed flat black, it blends well with the seat, and with all the other off and store in the garage, there might be times when I would like touring gear in place (windshield, tank bag, soft saddlebags, lug- to carry it in my luggage. I am considering adding hinges to the gage rack and tail trunk), it’s barely noticeable. Perhaps the best sides and to the front and back of platform so I can fold it into a measure of its subtle appearance is the observation that although smaller package. people commented (positively, of course!) on the bike at almost • I may narrow the front of the platform, slightly, to make it every stop, no one ever asked about the AirHawk. more comfortable when my feet are on the ground. (One of the things I like best about this old “standard” bike • Having no idea of the effect an unattached platform might is its versatility. I can remove all of the touring gear in about 20 have in a frontal collision, I may add some straps with J-hooks to minutes, with the exception of the relatively unnoticeable mount- attach it firmly to the edges of the seat. ing brackets for the windshield, and cruise around town with a stock-looking bike, then put everything back on for longer rides. I am amazed how well this simple addition works. I’ve rid- My next project will be to develop a quick method for changing den a GoldWing and that CBR with the Corbin seat tens of thou- handlebars, so that I can move to a cafe-style riding position when sands of miles, and this setup is as comfortable as anything I’ve the mood strikes.) ridden. The AirHawk is about half the cost of an aftermarket seat As successful as this project has been, there’s always room (assuming you can find one), it allows you to retain the stock look for improvement. Here are some of my recent ideas: of the bike and it’s easy to make. • Although I never had a problem with the platform sliding If you find riding longer distances is a pain in the butt, con- forward under hard braking, I will probably split a short length of sider making one for your favorite old rider. ● clear plastic tubing and glue it to the front of the platform as additional protection for the tank.

October 2009 www.vjmc.org 29 Vintage Japanese bikes in force in Iowa From show to swap, VJMs abound at AMCA ‘Big One’

By Roger Smith Photos by Brendan Dooley

30 www.vjmc.org October 2009 The Antique Motorcycle Club of America’s Black- hawk Chapter puts on an immense vintage bike show and swap meet event in Dav- enport, Iowa, every Labor Day weekend. This year’s “Big One,” from Sept. 3-6, broke records for the 38-year event with more than 900 ex- hibitor booths at the Missis- sippi Valley Fairgrounds site distributing for visitors and enthusiasts numbered in the tens of thousands. In addition to the swap meet area, the weekend included a judged vintage motorcycle show (AMCA accepts all bikes 35 years old and older), and outdoor mov- ie night and vintage flat track racers (with as many VJMs racing as anything else). Whether you were walk- ing through the show area or

October 2009 www.vjmc.org 31 the swap meet, “our” vintage Japanese bikes were everywhere. Hundreds of booths con- tained everything from show quality Honda CB750s for sale, to baskets full of Suzuki, Yamaha and Bridgestone parts. There were dozens of complete 250cc – 500cc Kawasa- ki and Honda engines sitting on milk cartons looking for new owners. “The Japanese bikes have really come into their own,” said Wanda Schumacher, Event Coordinator. “More and more people who come to our event are either selling or buying Japanese items, and several booths hold exclusively Japanese products.” On Sunday morning, the judges spent hours going over dozens of beautiful bikes that were competing against themselves in attempt to get as close to 100 points as possible. The AMCA established authenticity as the most important factor in determining the quality of a vintage motorcycle, i.e. “as it left the factory.” Motorcycles compete against the judging form, not against other machines. It’s not called “The Big One” for nothing, and the 2009 Chief Blackhawk event did not disappoint. Enjoy these photos of Japa- nese bikes spotted throughout the event. ●

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vintage Japanese motorcycle is 20 years old or older (vintage If you have business related ads, please consider taking out a A for this year was manufactured through 1989) and, of course, commercial ad. Contact Bob Billa, 760-636-3288 or ryding@earth- Japanese. Please be aware that ads may/will be edited to conserve link.net, or me for details and rate information. space. Don’t feel reluctant to use punctuation and proper case on We can now handle color photos to accompany your ads. Cost is emailed ads. a minimal $10 per photo. Please make payment to VJMC or to me, in Be aware of publication deadlines. Ads are due by the 20th of either case, please send to the address below. the month in which a magazine is issued for the NEXT release. For Send all classified ads, and money for photos ($10 per picture, example, ads for the February 2010 magazine will be due to the editor one picture per listing), to: Gary Gadd, 3721 Holland St., Fort Worth, by Dec. 20, 2009. TX, 76180; call 817-284-8195; or email [email protected].

1965 Honda CT200. This is a vin- 921-2644 (voice mail), Harrisburg, many original parts including the For Sale tage mid-1960’s 90cc trail bike in Pennsylvania pipes, which will be included with good condition. It starts and runs the bike, not sold separately. Write Bridgestone and has a new battery. Paint is a For Honda, New Rear Sprockets. for photos and professional ap- bright yellow. Seat has been recov- 1969 and newer CT70, 1971/73 praisal. $5000 obo. Jack Feldman, 1966 Bridgestone 90 Sport. Very ered and is in good condition. The SL70, 1974/76 XL70, 1977/79 404-373-6817, Atlanta, Georgia, clean, new paint. Gas tank re- bike is the dual sprocket model so XL75, 1973/78 XR75, 1974/78 [email protected] chromed and sealed. Rebuilt en- you can switch from high to low XL350, 1965/69 CA/CB/CL160, gine including new crank, cylinder gear range. Good Pennsylvania 1968/73 CB/CD/CL/SL175, CB/ 1970 Honda CB350 K4. Restored and piston. Just a few miles on title. $650. Also have a matching CL350 and 360, CB350 Four, CB/ 4 years ago with 7000 miles. Clear break in. PA title, extra parts. Paul one that would make a great parts CL450 and 500T, 1971/73 CB500 title. Left exhaust is 1 year old. Stewart, 717-633-5342, Hanover, bike and would sell that one with Four, 1974/77 CB550 and more Right exhaust is perfect. Nice look- Pennsylvania, Palpaul17331@ this one for $100 additional. And later models. Gasket Sets for ing bike, runs great. $1600. Dale yahoo.com there’s a CT90 with the dual range 1969/73 CL70, 1970/83 CT70, Glasco, 305-775-4857, Miami, switch if you are interested in all 1971/73 SL70, CA/CB/CL72-77, Florida, [email protected] Honda three. I can email photos or go to CB/CD/CL/SL170 and 200T, CA95 this link: http://s574.photobucket. 150cc Dream, 1973/76 XR75, For 1960/67 Honda CA/CB/ com/albums/ss187/vancusian/CT 1973/76 XL250, SL350, CR350M, CL72/77, Honda Restoration Guide 200/?action=view¤t=Trail90 MT250, MR250, CB/CL/SL/XL100, CD’s. All you need to know about s007-1.jpg. Joe Lazenby, 717-645- CB/SL/TL125, MT125, CR125M, Dreams, Super Hawks and Scram- 4723, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, SL175, CD/CL/SS125 Twins, blers in one CD. Parts books, [email protected] 1964/69 CA/CB/CL160, CB500 engine repair, restoration info, etc. Four, CB550 Four, CB750. William $65 ppd. www.vintagehonda.com. For Honda S65, VT500, CM400, All Mack, 865-983-4204, 2329 Airbase 1971 Honda CB450 K4. All original, Bill Silver, 858-740-6478, Spring 160, NOS and used parts. Includes Rd, Louisville, Tennessee, 37777, 22500 miles, drives great, looks Valley, California, william.silver@ Speedometers, chain guards, [email protected] great. Fresh tires, tubes and battery. gmail.com fenders, gas tanks, side covers, Chrome is in excellent condition. fork parts, seats, carbs and mo- Everything works. Have original For 1964 Honda C200, complete tor parts. Paul, Titusville, Florida, owner’s manual, Honda brochure, red plastics set. Includes front [email protected] tool kit and shop manual. $3000. fender, headlamp shroud, both side Email me for additional pictures. covers and both rear shocks with 1967 Honda CL125 K0. Nice resto- Scott Roos, 772-631-7244, Stuart, the red plastic tops. These are all ration of a very rare Honda. Please Florida, [email protected] in nice condition and are genuine contact me for more details. Ted Honda, not aftermarket. Email for Lemieux, 416-333-8796, Toronto, details. Jim Hawkins, Vancouver, Canada, [email protected] BC, Canada, [email protected] For Sale: Honda 1966 CL 125 A 1966 Honda CB77 Super Hawk. Scrambler. The speedo broke. New 1965 Honda Trail 90 CT200. Very This bike would be a good project fork seals, a few new cables, new good original condition. Not re- for someone. It is complete except points, original turn signals (not stored but new valve job, clean-up, for the tank badges and knee pads working), took passenger pegs off, detailing, tune-up, carburetor parts, and a broken front brake lever. all the rest is original. It runs, I just new tires, battery etc. Spent $700 28196 miles, has not been run in do not ride it enough. The last mile and countless hours to chase parts some time but the engine moves count was 5991, I maybe have add- 1971 Honda CB750 K1. Restored, and make sure everything is clean freely. PA title, owner’s manual and ed 500 more at tops. This also is an excellent condition, 26,138 Miles. and works good. Usually starts an inspection sticker from 1982. Iowa title bike. Angela Moore, 515- Clear Colorado title. New Dunlop on first kick. Chose not to restore Someone has done an unusual 313-6101, [email protected] Tires, Have receipts for everything completely since many experts rattle-can blue restoration, but ever spent. Complete turn key now consider vehicles in original underneath the paint it looks solid. 1969 Honda SS125. 8000 miles, operation. Bike needs nothing. condition and patina to be more Asking $1500. Call and I can email limited production, original owner, Comes with shop manual, owner’s desirable. In storage since 1997. photos or go to the following link. runs good, stored inside, original manual, original tool kit (com- 3338 total miles. Not currently reg- http://www2.snapfish.com/thumb- paint. $1750. George, 586-286- plete), and Battery Tender. Addi- istered. Have title. Asking $1800. nailshare/AlbumID=1031297023/ 3793 Macomb, Michigan tional digital pictures on request. Sten Lindgren, 805-523-7571, a=162415497_162415497/ Price $5000. Much more invested Thousand Oaks, California, sgl@ otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/ 1969 Honda CB750. Purchased in restoration. Mike Vaillancourt, roadrunner.com COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/ new in October 1969. Not original 970-316-1704, Montrose, Colo- Joe Lazenby, 717-645-4723/717- but very nice condition. I have rado, [email protected] October 2009 www.vjmc.org 33 Classifieds

Gasket sets for CB900, CB750, able for an additional $900. I paid original wire front wheel has been CB550, CB500 Four, CB400 Four, $1300 for the set and only used installed. $1200, buyer must pick CB350, CA/CB/CL72 and 77, them for 6 months until I bought up with cash or arrange shipping. XL250, CB250M, MT/MR250, CB/ the ones pictured. Lee, 405-262- Call for more information. Also CD/CL/SL175 and 200T, XL175, 0346, El Reno, Oklahoma, lsut- there is a 1982 parts bike avail- CA/CB/CL160, CA95 150cc Dream, [email protected] able for an additional $150. It is CB/CL/TL125, CD/CL/SS125 a rolling chassis with engine but Twins, MT125, CR125M, CB/CL/ 1977 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing. no body work. Doug Mantooth, SL/XL100, C110, XL/XR80, SL90, 7600 mile Washington state bike 828-586-3495, Cherokee, North 1972 Honda CB 175 K6. Gold/ 1973-76 XR70, 1968-73 CL70, restored to perfection. Too much to Carolina. black, 6580 original miles, excellent 1969-79 CT70, 1978-83 C70, list, have all receipts, documents. condition, stored in A/C garage. 1971-73 SL70 and numerous CB/ Pearl Black with correct new decals 1980 Honda CB750 F1. 18000 $2000 obo. Herbert Selbach, North CL450 loose gaskets. OEM gasket under clear coat. Chrome and en- miles, silver with red stripes. No Carolina, 910-794 9350 selbach@ sets for most older Kawasaki and gine paint are perfect. Progressive rust, very clean. New battery. usneedle.com some Yamaha models. William Suspension rear shocks, Dyna I have all original parts for the Mack, 865-983-4204, 2329 Airbase Electronics ignition, re-faced instru- following improvements made: 1973 Honda CT90. Bike runs good. Rd, Louisville, Tennessee, 37777- ments, other subtle upgrades. Ap- Progressive springs, Corbin street Is in fair condition. Needs battery 4027, [email protected] praised at $7200 CDN, priced to sell fighter seat, original BMW saddle- and battery side cover. 3710 miles, quick at $4750 CDN. Email for pics bags with custom made frame, no title. Will deliver within 100 and additional info. Les Finnigan, Hondaline crash bar, Vetter fairing miles of Pittsburg, Pa. $400 obo. 780-465-6448, Edmonton, Alberta, can be taken off to convert with John Britz, 724-327-5319, Export, Canada, [email protected] original headlight. Always stored Pennsylvania, followtheson7@ in A/C garage. Email for photos, windstream.net can ship worldwide, $3000 obo. Herbert Selbach, 910-794-9350, 1975/83 Honda CD175. Both taxed Wilmington, North Carolina, sel- and tested. Also incomplete roll- [email protected] ing chassis and scrap engine for spares. Everything must go. Of- 1975 Honda GL1000. 18k miles, fers. John Pashley, 01924 840655, new Dunlop tires, new Candy An- Wakefield WF4 4TE, johnpash- tares Red paint, new hoses, belts, [email protected] water pump, fuel pump and cables. Carbs overhauled. I want $5500 with the Vetter accessories pictured, or $4500 naked. I have had this bike for about 3 years, when I 1979 Honda CX 500. Black, 2200 bought it, it had been stored since original miles, excellent condition, 1978. Lee, 405-262-0346, El Reno, stored in A/C garage. $2,000 obo. Oklahoma, [email protected] Herbert Selbach, North Carolina, 910-794 9350 selbach@usneedle. 1976 Honda XL350. Black, great com 1982 Honda CX500 Custom. Low restoration project, all original, mileage unit in very good origi- 1975 Honda CB750 K5. Very nice $500. Scot, 586-468-8472/586- 1980 Honda CM400E. Very condi- nal condition. Gray on gray with original bike. 13K miles. Every- 484-6939, Macomb, Michigan tion, original hard cases, owner’s chrome fenders. Has Cobra-theme thing works. Not a show bike but manual. Anita, 413-219-2158, sissy rail but original grab rail is a clean 7/8 Honda. $3500. Email Greenfield, Massachusetts, ani- included. All else is stock except for pictures or info. Rick, cva41@ [email protected] for windshield. 11414 miles, starts lycos.com quickly. $1500. Will Deliver within 150 miles. Pix available over inter- 1975 Honda CB750 K6. 11k miles, net. Don Poremski, 330-877-0582, perfect, completely stock and all Uniontown, Ohio, strutguy@yaoo. original, no replacement parts. Still com has yellow paint on nuts and bolts from the factory. Only fault is some 1982 Honda CBX SS. Full fairing lacquer deterioration on the forks and and bags, very nice original condi- engine. $5600 cash only. Stephen tion. 20K miles, everything works, Fox, 860-872-0829, Tolland, Con- 1976 Honda CB750 K6 Four. This 1980 Honda CB750K. Own a no damages. Asking $4500. Jim necticut, [email protected] bike runs as good as it looks. It classic unrestored 750K, one of McAdams, 330-242-3503, RJCLM- has a new seat, new front and the first double overhead cam [email protected] For Honda CB500 Four, .020 piston rear fenders, new NOS exhaust models. Carbs were rebuilt by a and ring set, including wrist pins from the 1970’s, new Candy An- Honda mechanic. Seat profes- 1984 Honda CB125SS. Only 2008 and circlips. New in the box. For tares Red paint, new emblems sionally recovered and sewn miles. Bright red. Second owner. Honda CB/CL/SL100, .010 piston. and new Dunlop tires. Contact like the original molded seams. Excellent condition. Everything .030 piston and ring set with wrist me for additional pics and info. Chrome Mack four into one works and everything is there, pin and circlip. New in the box. For I would like to sell the bike with header and the original exhaust. needs nothing. Great gas mile- Honda CB/CL/SL350 twins, stan- the stock, spoked wheels. 38k 18000 miles with original paint age. Clear title. Quiet and smooth. dard pistons, new in the box. For miles, $4500. I also have the that is with some sun fading but Lightweight and easy to handle. Honda CB/CL/SL175, 1st over .010 stock 4 into 4 exhaust I bought no dents. Missing right hand Pics available. Albert, Flint, Michi- rings for both pistons. new from Honda, they are avail- plastic side cover. Chrome is OK, gan, [email protected]

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spare electrical items, a rare plastic scuffed up but clean inside. The en- tank and owner/spare part manual. gine has compression and kicks over. Very clean and runs fine. I also have The transmission shifts through the spare parts for GT500 including gears. The only parts I can think of it original spare parts, manual, tanks, missing are the front brake lever, the badges, and gages. T500 parts in- seat has been recovered, the left side cluding frame, complete motor, front cover is gone, and possibly the air box end, cabs and gages. GT250 front assembly parts. Contact me for more end and misc parts. TC185 gas tank. information and detailed photos. Luke 1985 Honda GL1200I. 31,351 miles, 1978 KZ1000 Z1R. Less than 10k Luggage racks and more items. I Healey, 515-451-6619, Central Iowa, needs stator, runs great always miles. All original except for pipe. can deliver for a reasonable fee in [email protected]. garaged, new tires (400 miles). Currently has Vance and Hines 4 necessary. I would prefer to sell all $2000 obo. John, vintageyoung@ into 1 system, original excellent as a lot but will separate if need be! 1967 Yamaha YM-1. 305cc, outstand- bresnan.net condition exhaust is available. Bike Would rather these Suzuki items go ing original condition. Blue/white has won several trophies in various to someone who truly enjoys these paint. Nice chrome, decent black/ shows. I am asking $10000 or best bikes, instead of on ebay!! I have ap- white seat. Title. $1400. Jim Welch, Kawasaki acceptable offer. Motivated seller. prox $5000 total in everything…ALL 847-417-2698, Illinois, jaswelch@ Shawn Slaughter, 410-868-0257, reasonable offes or possibly trades sbcglobal.net 1969 Kawasaki A1-SS. 250cc. Red/ [email protected] white hi-pipe scrambler. Bike is considered. Randy, 813-375-2601, [email protected] 1967 Yamaha YR-1 350cc. Ancestor complete with an Indiana title. New 1983 Kawasaki GPZ550. New tires painted gas tank, redone seat cover. to the RD350’s. This is definitely a and brakes, replaced engine and 1969 Suzuki T350. Titled in 1970. project bike, but I hate to part it out as $1400. Jim Welch, 847-417-2698, also have original engine. Talk to Illinois, [email protected] Very good original condition, 10400 it is pretty complete and very rare. The my mechanic – Howard for info mile, pearl white, manual, parts book. seat is excellent, the tank, headlight (440-967-8614). Bike is located in For Kawasaki, OEM gaskets. KX750 $2500. shell/speedo and side cover though Vermillion, Ohio. $2000 obo. Pic- Steve Lindley, 479-846-3949, 122 N repainted are very good, straight and B1/B2/B3 top end sets. KZ650B1/ tures available upon request. Ken B2/C1/C2/D1 top end sets. KZ400 Ozark St, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, un-dented. The engine kicks over Juergens, 440-666-9648, Westlake, 72753 [email protected] with great compression. $700 obo. B1/C1 complete and top end sets. Ohio, [email protected] KE250 B1/B2 complete sets. KL250 David, 614-975-4488, Columbus, 1972 Suzuki TS185 A1/A1A complete sets. 1983 KZ250 . Old classic en- Ohio, david@classicjapanesemo- 1983 Kawasaki GPz550. Restored duro. $450. Scot, 586-468-8472/586- torcycles.com and 1983/84 KLT250 C1/C2/P1 com- early sport bike. All stock except plete sets. F11 250 complete and 484-6939, Macomb, Michigan K&N style air filters. Tune perfectly. 1968 Yamaha 180cc twin top end sets. F6/F6A/F6B complete . Good About 22000 miles as it is still ridden For Suzuki GT750, I have a basement candidate for restoration. It’s a barn and top end sets. F5/F5A/F8/F9A/ regularly. See pictures at: http://www. F9B/F9C complete and top end sets. full of used but nice parts from most find that would be perfect for someone classichondarestoration.com under years. Please email your needs to who wants to bring a 1960’s Yamaha KZ200 A1/A1A top end sets. F7 175 bikes for sale. Will ship. Dan Tray, complete and top end sets. KD175 me and I will respond with photos and two-stroke back to life. Except for a 410-799-3578, Baltimore, Maryland, prices. I am also an enthusiast of this missing gas tank cap, it appears to A1/A2/A3 and KE175 B1/B2/B3 com- [email protected] plete sets. G4 100 complete sets. great classic motorcycle. If you are in be complete, including a stock mirror the Atlanta area you can pick them with the Yamaha symbol on it. 20,334 KX80 top end set. KV75 A5/A6/A7 1984 GPZ900 Kawasaki Ninja. M1 75cc A/B/C top end sets. MC1/ up yourself. Chris Ulrich, Atlanta, miles, the correct key is with it. I have Very clean original condition. Not Georgia, [email protected] not tried to start it, but the engine MC1A top end set. William Mack, concourse but showable. I ride it 865-983-4204, Louisville, Tennes- moves freely with the kick starter. 600-1000 miles a year. Has been 1975 Suzuki GT250 see, [email protected] . Barn fresh but No title. The left foot rest is broken the Lincoln, Nebraska Abate show in complete. Engine is free but this off, but I have it. Has the usual rust, 2002. Runs and rides good, 6-speed For Kawasaki A1/7, lots of gaskets, 6-speed screamer will need a total dirt and dings you might expect on a tranny is good. Has bigger carbs, resto. First $675 gets it. Herb Torbin, motorcycle that has sat in a barn for plus some complete kits. Email me paint and cosmetics are very good. with PN’s or you needs. Maybe I 412-780-7000, Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- 20-30 years, but it’s remarkably intact. Good tires, about 14000 miles, ready vania, [email protected] Last inspected in 1980. Asking $500. can help. Also, new carb float bowl to ride anywhere or detail and go to a gaskets for Kawasaki H1 H2 S2 and I can email photos or go to this link: show. $3000 firm, can send pictures. “http://s574.photobucket.com/albums/ S3. $2 each plus shipping, while they Bill Milleson, 308-532-9261, North Yamaha last. Fran Golden, 661-822-7149, ss187/vancusian/?action=view&curre Platte, Nebraska, bcmilleson@ nt=yam180lft.jpg” Joe Lazenby, 717- [email protected] hotmail.com 1966 Yamaha YL1. Twin Jet 100. Two red/silver bikes. Fairly complete. Both 645-4723, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1974 Kawasaki Mach III. 4 bikes. Two need work. No titles. $475 for the [email protected] run, two parts bikes. Lots of parts Suzuki pair. Jim Welch, 847-417-2698, Il- including spare motor. Too many linois, [email protected] parts to list. $10000 takes it all. Suzuki collection. 1969 Hustler Christopher J Villone, 717-932-4417, 250cc, two 1970 Hustler 250cc 1966 Yamaha YA-6. 125cc, fairly com- New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Scramblers. All have good complete. Engine turns, no title. Needs [email protected] pression and are complete but need complete resto. Great winter project!! restoring. In addition I have extra $300. Jim Welch, 847-417-2698, Il- 1976 Kawasaki KZ900. Recent black electrical, carbs, café seat, original linois, [email protected] paint, new seat, Avon tires, V&H luggage rack, manuals and some 1969 Yamaha Street Scrambler. 4-into-1, battery. Decent chrome, new parts including chains and wheel 1966 Yamaha YM1, 305cc. I’ve got 250cc. If it’s attention you want, this runs excellent. Ride as is or easy bearings for these bikes. 1974 RL250 a stock, mostly complete bike that bike has it in spades. If it’s plain old resto to original. Jeff Kowalchuk, 920- complete and ready to go. Has a I’m going to sell. It’s a project I don’t fun, there’s plenty of that too. And if 845-5304, Luxemberg, Wisconsin, leak free aluminum tank. Includes want to invest in because the bike is it’s an everyday use bike that done [email protected] wiring harness, headlight with ears, too small for me. The gas tank is a bit October 2009 www.vjmc.org 35 Classifieds

a total of 3800 miles in approx forty torcycle Group event, Red Deer, AB, peds. Lots of seats. 4 CB750 4-cyl KZ750 B1/B2, KE100 A5/A6; 1980 years then get yourself over to sub- October 2008. Priced to sell quickly gas tanks, $50 and up. Located KZ550 A1, KZ250 D1; 1972/75 S1 urban Philly and ride it home. Stored at $2800 CDN. Email for pics and ad- near Rhinebeck, New York meet A/B/C, KD100 M1/2/3/4, G5 /B/C; in a warm garage, fluid flushed and ditional info. Les Finnigan, 780-465- site. Ken Krauer, 845-266-3363, 1972/73 S2A; 1976 KH250 A5/A6, changed, two new Mikunis (have the 6448, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Salt Point, New York KV100 A7; 1978/79 KZ200 A1/A2, originals if you’d like them, missing [email protected] KL250 A1/A2; 1980/82 KE125 A7/ the tops), new tires and tubes, new 50 Japanese Bikes, 1969 to 1981. A8/A9; 1982 KD80; 1969/70 G3TR; battery, turn signals. One dab at the 1978 Yamaha SR500. Black, runs Mostly Honda, some Yamaha, 1969/74 G3SS A/B/C/D; 1975 kickstarter and off we go. 3000 US good, good Wisconsin title. See Suzuki, Kawasaki. Parting our or G3SSE; 1976/78 KH100B, KD100 currency units makes you the new pics at www.s-kservice.com. $1200. whole bikes from $75. Will not ship M1/M2/M3/M4; 1976/79 KM100 A1/ happy owner with clean title. But Steve Kasten, 715-446-2225, North whole bikes, you pick up or arrange A2/A3/A4, KM100 A1/A2/A3/A4; the windshield comes off unless Central Wisconsin shipping. Includes mopeds to Gold 1975/79 KD125 A2/A3/A4; 1974/75 you care to fork one more hun- Wings. Lots of 1977/78 Gold Wing KS125A, MC1M A; 1975/76 KD80 dred. Michael C. Chauveau, mike@ 1978 Yamaha XS650E. Great starter parts. Call for more information. A2; 1973/75 MC1 A/B. Points and eliterider.com bike, great shape, low miles (under Located 80 miles north of New condensers for most other Kawa- 16k). Always kept in garage. Recently York City. Ken Krauer, 845-266- sakis. Most points and condensers added short sissy bar with backrest 3363, Salt Point, New York for most Hondas. Fiber clutch discs pad, luggage rack and crash bar all for 1973/76 Honda CB250, 1969/73 newly chromed. Pictures available Yamaha: AT125, 360cc DT1, 1970’s CB/CL/SL 350, 1974/77 CB/CL360. upon request. Need space more than vintage $250 each. Two 1965 Ya- Suzuki tune-up kits for 1977 GS750, bike. Local pickup required, but will maha Big Bear Scramblers. Suzuki Kokuson ignition; 1977/79 GS550 E, help where possible. Call after 6pm S6, $250. Honda CB160, CB175, Kokuson; 1979 GS500L, Kokuson; mon-Thurs, Sat and Sunday all day. CL175, 70cc and 50cc from 1970 1971/77 GT380/550/750 Denso igni- $1700 obo. Mark Springer, 765-482- to 83, Yamaha and Honda mo- tion; TC/TS125/90/100, TM/TS 75, 0518, Lebanon, Indiana, roadrat2@ peds, parting out. All Cheap. Ken TS50, T100, T125, A100, Denso igni- 1972 Yamaha DS7 250cc. All original juno.com Krauer, 845-266-3363, Salt Point, tion. Points and condensers for most with some NOS parts. Mechanically New York. other Suzukis. Yamaha tune-up kits sound. Nice condition with the ex- Yamaha Icons. Two XL-11 stan- for XS400 D/E/F/2F, XS360 C/D/2D, pected patina for its age. Has been dards, 1978E and 1979F. Old school Parts and Accessories. Send SASE RD350 A/B, RD250 A/B. Points and dry stored since 1994. 11727 miles, muscle, ridden regularly, both in great for list. Ed Allyn, 845-679-2051, 30 condensers for most other Yamahas. with title. Great basis for a restoration shape visually and mechanically. Millstream Rd, Woodstock, New William Mack, 865-983-4204, 2329 or a great parts bike. Email for pics. Contact me for pictures and details. York, 12498, airmanbear@verizon. Airbase Rd, Louisville, Tennessee, $1600. Steve Liberatore, 770-420- 1978-$3800, 1979-$3900. George net 37777, [email protected] 5901, Kennesaw, Georgia, steve_lib- D. Jones, 845-632-1398,Wappingers [email protected] Falls, New York, backroadbiker@ Honda seats. Seats of any condi- Wanted: optonline.net tion—Restored. Seats of any con- 1973 Yamaha DT-1 250cc. Rebuilt (not dition to be restored and covered restored), 5300 original miles/500 on 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona. like new. Call for more information. Bridgestone rebuild. TN title. Spares included for Chrome DG pipes, very clean, 5600 Rodney Langford, 662-315-0769, the restoration: tank, factory exhaust, miles. Round MIC carbs, BT45 tires. Amory, Mississippi, rodneysold- For Bridgestone 175cc Hurricane extra cylinder, piston with rings and $3595. See on www.s-kservice. [email protected] Scrambler, head pipes, in nice carb. $1700 obo. Pix available via com. Steve, 715-446-2225, Hatley, condition with good chrome. Also email. Jim Hopkins, 615-653-9509, Wisconsin Vetter Windjammer II Fairing. need leads on NOS Seat cover or Tennessee, [email protected] Complete with AM/FM cassette. someone that can make a show 1985 Yamaha TY350. This is a single Never put on a bike. Asking $150 or quality duplicate of mine which has 1974 Yamaha RD250. $3000 obo. cylinder two stroke trials bike. Very will trade for Wixom Brothers Fair- a rip. Richard Blue, 979-324-8043, Newly restored, stripped to the good original shape and runs good. ing. Mark Richardson, New Britain, College Station, Texas, rblue50@ frame, painted, many new parts, The only non original parts are the Connecticut, Mr. [email protected] gmail.com including decals. Runs as well as it seat and the installed hot grips. looks, starts first kick. 4193 original $1000 obo. Will email pictures on Piston kits and more. NOS Honda miles. Still has dealer sticker on tail request. Brad Howe, 413-268-7511, Kawasaki piston kits: S1(250) light lens, Lyons Sports Center of Goshen, Massachusetts, berkshire- triple, F6(125cc), F7(175cc), 1959/64 Honda CB92 125cc. Skowhegan, Maine. See at http:// [email protected] F5(350cc), F8(250cc), F9(350cc), Looking for bike in any condition. www.johncloonon.com/rd250. John F11(250cc0. NOS Yamaha Piston Fred Conrad, 805-450-5021, Cloonan, 404-788-8557, Duluth, kits: Dt-1(250cc), YM-1, YDS3, Miscellaneous Items California, tonupboy7@hotmail. Georgia, [email protected] XS750, TX500. NOS Honda piston com for Sale kits: -CB/CL/SL350(twin). I also 1975 Yamaha RD350B. Formerly of have exhaust valves & cam chains 1959 Honda CA92, 125cc. Look- the world famous Fred Deeley Mu- 1965 Yamaha Big Bear, two bikes. & carb kits. Honda CB/CL77 pis- ing for a bike in any condition. seum in Vancouver, BC. Canadian For 1978 Honda Gold Wing, parts. ton rings, Std bore. Honda CB/ Top cash paid. Thank you for any version with larger gas tank, dark Lots of plastic side covers. 2 rear CL72 cylinder sleeves. Carb kits information or leads. Todd Evans, red color. Every item addressed, drive units, two radiators with fans, for Kawasaki, Honda, Suz & Yam 760-375-4540, w6tod@yahoo. too much to list, only 3600 miles. front fenders with emblems, oil filter from 1958-82. Steve Lloyd, 814- com New paint, decals, chrome is per- cover, fuel pump, carb and mani- 899-3935 after 10:30 am EST, fect, brake system overhauled, NOS fold set, misc small parts. $300 for [email protected] 1962 Honda Cuby. Looking for instrument surround, headlight assy, the lot or separate. 1978 Honda Ignition Parts. KZ400A, new ignition 19cc engine and any parts or fork seals, seat is perfect, bike is 400 twin with good engine, $200. breaker plate with points, condens- literature. Tom Kolenko, 770-427- probably ‘over restored’. Best in Parting out 50 Hondas, 1969/80, ers and wiring. 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own. Claude Mailloux, 864-595- California, [email protected] For 1983 Kawasaki ELR, set of For 1964 Honda C105, correct 0826, South Carolina, cmailloux@ tires. Looking for NOS or reproduc- head pipe for Trail 55. Needs to trucktanks.com For 1979 Honda XL185S, looking tions of the Dunlops, Front was be solid with decent chrome. Some for a muffler. I believe the muf- 100/90-19, Rear was 120/90-18. minor rust is OK. Richard Blue, 979- For late 1960’s Honda CL125 K0, fler is the same for the 1978-82 Ed, 586-872-3839 324-8043, College Station, Texas, would like to meet anyone with this XL185S/125S/125. Steve Brucher, [email protected] model. Vin begins with CL125- 989-786-3664, Mio, Michigan, Suzuki 2xxxxxx. I have one and need [email protected] CYB racing items for Honda C110 more info about it. Ted Lemieux, For 1975 Suzuki GT380, I am look- and C115 including the racing Toronto, Canada, tedlemieux@ For 1980 Honda CM400, I need ing for turn signals, rear fender with seat, muffler/pipe, pipe shield, yahoo.com a gasket set. Need just the bowl tail light, seat, air box with intake etc. Also looking for a NOS pair gaskets, but will take a complete boot and Ram Air covers. Let me of C115 ‘Honda 55’ tank badges. For 1971 Honda CB750, look- set. Dave Nuvallie, 413-652-2841, know what you have. Any help I have NOS C110 ‘Honda 50’ tank ing for a seat pan or used seat to North Adams, Massachusetts, would be greatly appreciated. Ray badges to trade or other parts. Jim recover to replace my stock seat. [email protected] Stange, 386-672-8404, Ormond Hawkins, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Ed DeLoca, 201-513-6232, New Beach, Florida, [email protected] [email protected] Jersey, [email protected] For 1983 Honda CB1000 Cus- tom, need rear master cylinder. For 1976 Suzuki GT500, looking for For 1965 Honda CA95 (150 For 1973 Honda CL350, need Greg, 717-671-9115, Harrisburg, a seat (1977 would fit also). Or at Touring Benly), gas tank petcock the two chrome carb tops. Jack Pennsylvania, ajstruckandtrailer@ least a serviceable seat pan and assembly. Patrick Wilson, 815-232- Krepps, 405-550-1101, Edmond, comcast.net foam that can be recovered. Ian 7084, Freeport, Illinois, cycles45@ Oklahoma, [email protected] Sandy, 403-441-6736, Calgary, hotmail.com For 1983 Honda CB1000 Custom, Alberta, Canada, oldjapanese- For 1976 Honda CB500T, looking need front forks. Lana, Wisconsin, [email protected] For 1966 Honda CA95, need for a set of good condition or better [email protected] wiring harness with wiring for turn stock exhaust pipes from any year signals. Cliff Gardiner, 610-384- CB50T. Steve Brucher, 989-786- For 1984/86 Honda Nighthawk S Tohatsu 6238, Coatesville, Pennsylvania, 3664, Mio, Michigan, holdeshaw@ 700cc, looking for any really nice [email protected] hotmail.com bikes and any mint, used, or NOS 1960’s Tohatsu RunPet Sport 50cc. For 1966 Honda CL160, looking For 1977 Honda SS50, 5-speed, parts for any of the three years. Non runners OK. Tom Kolenko, for a good front fork (rubber boot looking for new original Honda fuel Joe Angelucci, 216-382-8965 12- 770-427-4820, Atlanta, Georgia, version) or fork legs. Any help is tank. Preferably in green with white 11 pm eastern, Cleveland, Ohio, [email protected] highly appreciated! Alex Maier, striping. Will pay generously for [email protected] 01734557916, Wendlingen, Ger- one, or for tip leading to one. Bas For 1962/64 Tohatsu Runpet Sport many, [email protected] DeJong, Netherlands, basdej@ 50cc, correct or nice fuel petcock Kawasaki gmail.com plastic bowl. These are somewhat Honda CB77. clear when new. I need one or two if Looking for a Su- For 1968 Kawasaki A1SS 250cc, I per Hawk in exceptional restored For 1977 Honda CB360T, need you have any decent ones or know could really use some help locating where I can find them. Richard or very well preserved condition. gas tank. Michael Slaney, 709- the following parts. Handlebars, Will consider any year. Black is first 832-4642, Fortune N1, Canada, Blue, 979-324-8043, College Sta- front fender, right carb cover, tion, Texas, [email protected] choice. If you have a really nice [email protected] headlight ring and right headlight CB77 that you are thinking about ear. Greg Owen, 661-799-3899, Honda TLR Reflex trials bike selling I am sure we can agree on . [email protected] Yamaha price. You can email me or call. Ron Warren, 336-874-3096, brezzy- Mousouris, 804-403-7475, Santa [email protected] 1970/71 Kawasaki A1 or A7 250. For 1964 Yamaha YG1 80cc, looking Barbara, California, thebenlyshop@ Looking for complete or parts for chrome fork nut, VGC fuel tank, For 1979/80 Honda XL250/500 aol.com , bike. Mac Cawley, 352-318-0403, rubber intake boot from air cleaner speedometer, choke cable, tail light Florida, [email protected] to frame, exhaust, seat, etc. I am For 1967 Honda CB77, need the assembly, unbent handlebars and restoring this with my 12 year old small pin that fits on the end of the kill switch. David Ruggles, 330- For 1974 Kawasaki Z1 903cc, need son and would love to have it ready kick starter pawl spring. Any help 687-3271, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, set of four stock baffles. 1973 will for him to show at Vintage Days you can give would be appreciated. [email protected] fit, not sure about later years. $200 this year. Steve Brucher, 989-786- Claude Mailloux, 864-595-0826, for new ones, looking for a better 3664, Mio, Michigan, holdeshaw@ For 1979 Honda CX500 Spartanburg, South Carolina, , looking for deal. Andrew Holobinko, 970-250- hotmail.com [email protected] CDI box (ignition). Andy Bychawski, 2116, Taos, New Mexico, wheelie- 925-766-3086, Livermore, Califor- [email protected] 1967 Yamaha YR-1 350cc. Looking For Honda CB77, NOS stock nia, [email protected] for a vey nice original or correctly speedometer, gaskets. Part For 1976 Kawasaki KT250, parts. restored YR-1. No time for project Honda CBX 1000cc numbers are 3742-268-010 and 6 cyl memo- Looking for front fender, rear fender, bikes right now. Willing to pay 37242-268-020. Top dollar paid. rabilia for Museum and the ‘CBX chain guard, undamaged inner legs good money for the right bike. Rob Kirk Rimrodt, 503-880-5385, Tigard, Book’ I am presently writing. of front fork. All other parts that can Manero, 267-614-1616, Southeast Oregon, [email protected] Any brochures, adverts, posters, easily be shipped will be consid- Pennsylvania, robmanero@com- owner’s manual, workshop manual, ered. You will have to be willing to cast.net For 1967 Honda CL77 , I am set-up manual, toys/models, old send the parts to the Netherlands. looking for the hook bracket that photos, etc. related to the 1979- I will pay through PayPal. Arie For 1968/73 Yamaha LS2/AS1/AS3, anchors the center stand spring 1972 CBX. Also period aftermarket Bottinga, 0031297523660, Nether- NOS parts. I am currently restoring to the frame. If no one has one to fairings/bodywork. Let me know lands, Europe, [email protected] 5 bikes and am searching for NOS spare, I would be willing to pay for what you have and how much you parts. Repro parts may also be of a tracing of one so I can make my need! Thanks. Ian, 626-444-9358,

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interest. In particular I am looking looking for fork tubes. Email is best. 4352, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Honda seats. Seats of any condi- for the air intake rubber hoses for Ed Wojcik, 814-932-4318, Altoona, [email protected] tion—Restored. Seats of any con- the LS2 and AS3. Aluminum gas Pennsylvania, wojcik.edward@ dition to be restored and covered tank for the TA3 in any condition yahoo.com For 1977 Yamaha XS400, looking like new. Call for more information. is also appreciated. Per Raymond for a mint condition fuel tank and a Rodney Langford, 662-315-0769, Olsen, 0047-9209-3143, Norway, For 1973 Yamaha 500TX, need side set of stock pipes. Steve Brucher, Amory, Mississippi, rodneysold- [email protected] panels and tail light assembly. Tim- 989-786-3664, Mio, Michigan, [email protected] othy Johnson, 229-949-0155, Re- [email protected] 1968 Yamaha YR2 350cc. Looking becca, Georgia, windgatherer1@ Memorabilia. Seek any Japanese for barn fresh or basket case res- yahoo.com dealer/manufacturer memorabilia Miscellaneous Items toration that has been started. With For 1974 Yamaha RD350, need from the 1960’s thru 1980’s. Signs, title. Thanks. Michael L. Smith, front end pieces: headlight bucket, Wanted lighters, rugs, ash trays, clocks, 937-935-6939, Bellefontaine, Ohio, turn signals, instrument pod. Also pins, banners, mugs, hats, etc. Tom [email protected] looking for the correct size rims Looking for Vintage Japanese rid- Kolenko, 770-427-4820, Atlanta, and better quality fenders than ing buddies to organize a Saturday Georgia, [email protected] For 1968 Yamaha YR2 350cc, I’m it has now. Pete, 937-431-3787, or Sunday ride thru the Fort Worth looking for engine cases or com- Southwest Ohio, pbpeel@gmail. area for as many weekends as I’m looking for old motorcycle plete engine. Info interchangeability com possible. Hey, here’s a chance to related decals from the 1960’s with the YR1 is also very welcome. show off that classic Jap bike. Call thru early 1980’s. Interested in Richard Yamane, 650-594-9600, For 1975 Yamaha RD350B, I am or email to organize a meeting loca- Japanese and European motor- San Carlos, California, rick@mo- looking for a set of standard pis- tion!! Looking for at least 10 riders! cycle brand and accessory product tionpro.com tons, cylinders, etc. I have a nice Steve Roebuck, 817-680-5033, decals in quantity. I like off-road/ little bike but I am undoing a quite Fort Worth, Texas, SLR1954@ motocross or street related decals. 1968 Yamaha YR2 350cc. Look- terrible attempt at custom porting yahoo.com So, grab that box of decals you for- ing for barn fresh or basket case that was making the bike run very got you had and send me an email. restoration that has been started. poorly. There is no more room for Japanese NOS mopeds and motor- Cam Roos, Dawsonville, Georgia, With title. Thanks. Michael l. Smith, further over-bore and the pistons cycles from the 60ties and 70ties [email protected] 937-935-6939, Bellefontaine, Ohio, are quite worn. Need stock parts for our showroom.If you have any- [email protected] and standard OE condition for thing to offer please contact me. VJMC license plate. Ron Cline, reliability. Would also consider 1st Mike Buttinger, mike.buttinger@ 717-507-4861, Palmyra, Pennsyl- For 1969 Yamaha CT1 175cc, I am or 2nd overbore if clean and well cmsnl.com vania, [email protected] looking for an owners manual. Also done. Larry Anderson, 805-452-

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