CB1100R: Ultimate air-cooled four?

•Inside: N.C., Canada show reports • Restoring a 305 Dream • The first Japanese wave • Hundreds of classifieds, with color pics

Vol. 30, No. 2 April 2009 $5

4 President’s letter Moving the VJMC forward.

5 Letters, notes and miscellany Member pics, help requests and more.

12 Miracle dream Stars align for 305 restoration.

16 Japanese invasion: The first wave Saw my first in 1959.

18 New Year’s show up north Canadian show warms enthusiasts.

20 The best air-cooled four? Chronology of the CB1100R.

26 From boats to bikes Turning stainless parts into jewelry.

33 N.C. show report Third annual show set for May.

34 Classifieds What do you need?

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“Dr. CBX” Jan Ringnalda is about more than six-cylinder machines. He details the Honda CB1100R production bikes born from racing. Photo by Doug Mitchel. April 2009 www.vjmc.org 3 Fr o m t h e p r e s i d e n t VJMC magazine April 2009 Vol. 30, No. 2

President The VJMC board meeting Stuart Covington t has been a long, cold winter. (Hey, Al 978-582-3335 Gore, where is the “global warming” I have [email protected] been hearing about for way too long?) I am Editor I Brendan Dooley ready to ride again! [email protected] I want all of you to know that you have a great bunch of people behind the scenes run- Art Director Rhonda Cousin ning the ship we call the VJMC. We had a face-to-face VJMC board meet- Classified ads Gary Gadd ing on Jan. 31 in Atlanta. All but two of our 817-284-8195 board members made it to the gathering. Bob [email protected] Billa, advertising director, and Brendan Dool- Display Ad Director/ ey, magazine editor, could not make it and we West Coast Rep missed them, but we covered some ground in Bob Billa 949-433-3580 those areas as well. [email protected] We all came to Atlanta because it is the Mountain States Rep most convenient airport in the country from anywhere, U.S.A. Most of us arrived Friday afternoon Hal Johnson and gathered for drinks and food and started getting to know the people we had not met in person. 402-660-6710 Our meeting began Saturday morning and we tackled a lot of issues. We talked about club ral- [email protected] lies, meets, the budget, field reps, the website, the magazine, apparel, and the membership retention, Central States Rep growth and more. It was quite a day. Volunteer Needed Treasurer Bill Granade filled us in on the finances of the club, and we are in good shape. Northeast Rep Our fantastic webmaster, Jon Radermacher, got us up-to-date on what he is doing to improve the George Duffy 805-602-6239 website and experience. We have found a gem in Jon. The club presented him with a trophy for doing [email protected] such a great job. You be seeing a new website again when it is ready to post. His contribution Southeast Rep has been nothing short of fantastic. Louise McCarthy-Dutton But the biggest question of the day bar none was: What’s for lunch! Just kidding, it was the 954-993-3993 second biggest question. Everyone had something valuable to contribute. We “let” Roger Smith, PR [email protected] director, “volunteer” to become the club’s first event coordinator. Membership Director At the end of the day, Hal Johnson kicked off a strategic planning/brainstorming session. He Bill Granade 813-961-3737 tried to cram a two-day seminar into two hours! We brainstormed what the VJMC might look like in [email protected] five years, what goals to set and how to achieve them. Mission statement: In summation, I want to let you, our members, know that you are in good hands. We all got along The purpose of this organization is to extremely well and had a lot of laughs. There was no screaming and yelling. (I have heard rumors of promote the preservation, restoration and enjoyment of vintage Japanese meetings past that were quite, shall we say, tense.) (defined as those 20 years old and older, until 2011. We will We discussed the turnover of board members and officers. We need volunteers to step up to be- embrace 1990 until then). The VJMC coming a board member or officer in the future. Put your name on the list! also will promote the sport of motorcy- cling and camaraderie of motorcyclists Board members and directors present were: Stuart Covington, president; Steve Passwater, everywhere. vice president; Randy Mayes, secretary; Bill Granade, treasurer and membership chairman; Jon © 2008, Vintage Japanese Rademacher, webmaster; Tom Kolenko, regalia chairman; Roger Smith, PR director; Hal Johnson, Club of North America, an IRS-approved Not-for-profit board member; and Jim Townsend, board member. Please be sure to thank them for their tireless 501(c) corporation. All rights re- served. No part of this document may support when you see them. be reproduced or transmitted in any form without permission. — Stuart Covington 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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Le t t e r s , n e w s a n d m i s c e ll a n y Loves scramblers, wants And, of course, that means the same for We had Vespas, Cushmans, Triumphs, enduro coverage all you other niche enthusiasts out there. BMWs, Kawasakis, and Having just received the February 2009 This magazine is yours. Send me what you Yamahas, to name a few. Overall, a total of VJMC magazine, and noting all the articles want to see covered, whether it is water- 40-plus bikes, plus ride-in lookers, helped to about scramblers, I wanted you to know how cooled two-strokes, converted cafe racers, make for a greatday. A special thanks to the enjoyable that was. I have read the entire is- ‘80s screamers or anything else. —Ed. Vespa club for their support and help in pro- sue about four times already. moting this exhibit. I really like scramblers, and have several Mr. Fox showed about eight of his vin- in my collection. In my mind, I also heap the tage motocross bikes, and also agreed that early “enduro” units in with “scramblers,” it’s time to join the VJMC. He also supplied because they were really “scramblers” with food and drink as a thank you to all who at- a single-cylinder engine. Pavement or light- tended. The VJMC thanks him for all his ef- duty off-highway roads were OK, but it takes fort as well. a lightweight powerful unit, like an ISDE Bob Brandner bike, to be officially recognized as a real en- South Florida VJMC rep duro model. Way back when I really enjoyed opening my mail and see- New show May 16 in I find the best Columbus, Ohio venues for a scram- ing my first bike, an orange CL360 on the cov- The inaugural Columbus Vintage Japa- bler are the back er! Yes, I really had one! This is me, in 1976. nese Motorcycle Club Show is set for May roads and secondary Rob Valdez 16, from noon to 5 p.m. This brand new highways that don’t event could be a great one this year and have much traffic, even bigger next year if we can get good out in the country- participation by VJMC members. I have side and around been working for years to try to convince small towns. I ride that stuff all the time. a dealership in Columbus to co-sponsor They are all over North America. an event for us. ASK has agreed to let us Best regards, and let’s see that “enduro Fox show a success use their parking lot and facilities at 4075 issue” soon. A hearty thanks to all that participated Hoover Road, Grove City, OH 43123. Ben Schenk in our show. Judging by the variety of mo- This event is co–sponsored by VJMC torcycles that attended, it was obvious that and ASK Powersports. There will be free Thanks, Ben. I’d love to put out an en- all vintage bike owners love to show off their admission to the public for the show. I am duro issue. That depends on club members, iron. Mr. Fox, owner of Fox Kawasaki Mo- putting together a committee to help plan, though. If our other enduro enthusiasts sub- torsports, was very pleased with the turnout, and welcome ideas and help from all club mit some stories and pics, I’ll be happy to get and said that he would love to have everyone members. Please email me with your inten- that issue out. back again.

Vi n t a g e Ja p a n e s e Mo t o r c y c l e Cl u b b o a r d m e m b e r s President: Commercial Ads Director: Magazine Editor: Stuart Covington Bob Billa Brendan Dooley 55 Howard St. 949-433-3580 [email protected] Lunenburg, MA 01462 [email protected] 978-582-3335 Webmaster: [email protected] Classified Ads Director: Jon Radermacher Gary Gadd [email protected] Vice President: 3721 Holland St Steve Passwater North Richland Hills, TX 76180 891 Hickory Drive 817-284-8195 Board members at large: Anderson, IN 46011 [email protected] 765-649-5755 Hal Johnson [email protected] PR Director: Roger Smith 402-660-6710 4525 Hillview Shores Drive [email protected] Treasurer: Clarkston, MI 48348 Bill Granade 248-628-6262 Jim Townsend 13309 Moran Drive [email protected] [email protected] Tampa, FL 33618 813-961-3737 Secretary: Randy Mayes Tom Kolenko [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 6 www.vjmc.org April 2009

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tions to help plan, enter a bike in the show ship or had at least inquired about member- A person does not need to be a member of or even just attend to support VJMC. ship. He sent me a list of 28 names. VJMC to ride with us or attend the meetings. I Japanese motorcycle trophy classes I then did a little research and selected have found that by keeping an open policy like will include: 1960s and prior, 1970s, 1980s, a location for a first meeting. It was a restau- this, people can come and go as their schedule and best of show. A nominal fee will be rant that would give us a private area for a permits. Having said that, at each meeting I dis- charged to be entered in the judged show. meeting. I selected a meeting time of 6 p.m. tribute my copies of the VJMC magazine past David Hellard on a Sunday night, reasoning that this was a issues on the tables for people to browse dur- Central Ohio VJMC rep time that no other groups would be meeting ing the meeting, and then I collect them after. [email protected] or have rides scheduled. In that way, it encourages people to join. I also I sent an email to all 28 names, in addition regularly give the VJMC a commercial during Help with Honda to as many of my biker friends as I could think of the meeting. We also have local dues for our Valley Green Metallic that may have an interest. At the first meeting, I local chapter, $10/year, as it promotes atten- Does anyone in VJMC have a picture had 12 people show up, so I knew we had enough dance and keeps the coffers filled for purchas- or a brochure for Valley Green Metallic on to form a chapter with some sustainability. ing booth spaces, paying for fliers and printing, a ‘71 Honda CB750. Even a good close-up etc. Although there are only about 25 VJMC with a digital would be great. Thanks. members in Nebraska, our chapter mailing list Craig McGlothlan is about 80, so it is a very healthy chapter. [email protected] Our best member activity: The chapter purchased a 1970 Honda CL350 from one of Tough bike for tough times For our second meeting, we decided to our members; it was quite a wreck when we As the economic crisis deepens, more hold it at the office of a friend of mine, in bought it. On our meeting days, we meet over folks are becoming more creative. I was un- a conference room. Although it worked well at the member’s shop in the afternoon prior to able to finance my next motorcycle, and de- enough, it would only accomodate about 12 our 6 p.m. meeting. We tore it down and sent cided to modify a bike most capable to meet people and we quickly outgrew this space. parts home with various members to be cleaned my budget and needs. Thus was born the 1983 And without the option for food, the meet- or re-conditioned. We nominated a project Yamaha XJ 900 Seca SST prototype, a combi- ings were far less social, and I thought the manager for the bike. It took us about a year nation of two bikes social element was key. So I researched and a half, but it is finally together and we have Yamaha produced again and found our present location, a res- even won a couple of show trophies with it. in 1983: the XJ taurant that is easy to find, provides us a pri- This bike definitely served a great purpose; it 900 Seca and the vate meeting space and is located centrally kept the members focused on a vintage proj- 650 Turbo Seca. for travel distance. ect during our long winter months, and it has I wanted a Publicity: I made up a flier with a couple garnered some great publicity for us at various bike that had a reputation for durability and pics of old bikes, along with the particulars: bike shows. ease to work on, with comfort, shaft drive and who, what, when, where, why, and how. I We throw a yearly barbeque, along with a good fuel range. Most important was the most distributed these to every bike shop and parts vintage ride. We have done vintage campouts, bang for the buck. Check out the 900 SST at place in town. Even today, after 4 years, I and recently had a winter “movie night.” We www.prototype900turbo.com continue to make the rounds once a year and have an upcoming “Then Came Bronson” night Jon Fife distribute these same fliers. And they still when I will show episodes of this 1969 televi- [email protected] work; I regularly get calls from the fliers. sion show about a guy on a Sportster. Also, we Starting a new VJMC chapter Meeting content and tone: An active have “shop time” every so often, when we will chapter is a happy chapter! Yes, we encour- all take our bikes to a member’s shop and help The following is excerpted from recent age people to ride their vintage bikes to the each other do minor fix-up work. This is an op- advice from a VJMC board member on get- meetings. And during the summer, we often portunity for the mechanics to show their skills, ting new chapters up and running. Hal John- take post-meeting rides, usually to a place that and for the non-mechanics to learn some good son has held several roles, including founder, will have a lot of people such as an ice cream wrenching. within the Omaha, Neb., chapter. — Ed. place. We park the bikes in a line and people In summary, the keys are to be think- I don’t know that there is any “gospel” immediately begin asking about them. ing and planning ahead, and to always be advice out there. The first thing I did when I We often meet and ride various orga- instituting something to keep the members discovered there was no active VJMC chap- nized rides together. By riding as a group, we involved. ter in my region was to contact Bill Granade, really draw the attention. Also, we will have a Good luck. national VJMC membership administrator, VJMC table set up at the biggest bike dealer- Hal Johnson and request a list of emails from anybody lo- ship in town that day, so we can answer ques- VJMC board member cated around my region who had a member- tion about the VJMC and sell memberships. [email protected] 8 www.vjmc.org April 2009

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Third Annual CAROLINA CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW Saturday May 2, 2009 (Rain or Shine) At the North Carolina Museum of Transportation Spencer, North Carolina – Take I-85 to exit #79 Between Greensboro & Charlotte. Follow Museum Signs.

Open to all motorcycles from around the world from 1900 to 1990.

CLASSES British American Japanese European Custom Competition Retro

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Info: 336-924-8728 or e-mail [email protected] VJMC board meeting tackles club’s future By Randy Mayes ing the board’s commitment to keep the pare VJMC exhibit areas at shows across Photos by Roger Smith VJMC strong and growing! the U.S. Contact Roger at rsmith481@ya- Our membership is now more than hoo.com if you have any questions or are This year, Jan. 31-Feb. 1 were impor- 3,000 and continues to grow each year. planning on setting up a vintage display tant days for the VJMC, as the board of Member retention was also part of the dis- in 2009. directors held its first-ever dedicated face- cussion, so you will soon be seeing even One of our new directors, Hal John- to-face business and long-term strategy more tangible ways that your membership son from Omaha, Neb., facilitated a two- planning meeting. While the board meets dues bring value. One hint: Keep watch- hour session on long-range planning. High regularly via email, conference calls and ing as our website, www.vjmc.org, gets an points included the formation of a regional at various venues, such as the Barber Vin- extreme makeover. concept, inventive marketing strategies for tage Festival, a weekend was set aside ex- One of the most member-requested member growth and discussions on devel- clusively to the VJMC. topics was discussed in detail. Since most oping a possible VJMC contest judging. Officers in attendance included- Stu of us can’t attend every VJMC-sponsored Long term, what can members ex- art Covington, president; Steve Passwa- and/or attended event, there will be specif- pect? More regional events, more tech- ter, VP; Randy Mayes, secretary; Bill ic events identified on the website and in nical information, more information on Granade, treasurer; Roger Smith, PR di- the magazine much earlier than has been 1980s-vintage Japanese motorcycles and, rector; Jim Townsend, director; Jon Rad- the case, so that you can plan ahead and we hope, more fun and enjoyment of vin- ermacher, webmaster; Tom Kolenko, di- maybe squeeze in an extra event or two. tage Japanese motorcycles for all! rector; and Hal Johnson, director. And, as usual, local events will continue Lastly, you are always welcome to A review of the financials confirmed to be posted on the website once the web- contribute your knowledge and talents to the long-term viability of the club. Recent master is provided with the information. the VJMC – contact your field represen- changes, such as the selection of a new Also, VJMC named Roger Smith, tative or any board member for sugges- printing company, Allen Press, for our bi- our current PR director, as the new VJMC tions. monthly magazine, have had significant event coordinator. Roger also will now be impacts on the club treasury, demonstrat- responsible for helping our members pre-

VJMC board members in attendance were, from left, Tom Kolenko, Jim Townsend, Steve Passwater, 10 www.vjmc.orgJon Radermacher,April 2009 Randy Mayes, Bill Granade, Roger Smith, Hal Johnson and Stuart Covington.

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My vintage bike endeavors began as an gested that we do a Rotary trip. We ended terest in my Scrambler restoration through “empty nester” project, the restoration of a up with five or six Rotarians making the the 2004-’05 winters. I kept telling Dave 1974 CL360 (see February 2009 VJMC is- trip, and that was my introduction to vin- that we needed to pick up that old bike so sue, page 20). The friendships kindled over tage bikes. Between Jim, Daryl and Dave, we could get it running. Finally, he cracked the past few years due to this vintage mo- a recent new member to our Rotary club, it under the pressure and we got in my truck torcycle thing have been many. This story seemed as if they had owned every brand and drove to his previous town of employ- is about my friend Dave’s 1965 305 Honda and most models of vintage bikes that we ment. We picked it out of the garage of a Dream. saw. They had knowledge of bikes I never person who was “going to get it running” I bought a ’92 Nighthawk in the early knew existed. AMA Vintage Bike Days at some years before. spring of 2004. Some time later at Rotary Mid-Ohio is an amazing event at an incred- The Dream and the Trail 90 went into Club, Jim, our local park director, was tell- ible venue. my shop in the fall of 2005. This was the ing me about his annual ride to Mid-Ohio Through all of this planning, Dave same time as my friend Tom’s ’75 CL360 Sports Car Course for antique bike races. mentioned that he had a 1965 305 Honda project bike got started. Over the next He said his friend Daryl had been going to Dream in storage somewhere, as well as an seven or eight months, Dave cleaned up the event for quite a few years. Jim sug- old Trail 90. He was aware and showed in- his Trail 90 and worked more toward get-

12 www.vjmc.org April 2009 to find a different carb, and to get the thing to quit leaking. We found the nicest guy in Decatur, Ind., at D&A’s who had a combi- nation bike shop, museum and parts cache. Getting the bike “running” never quite panned out during the summer of 2006. It never did run well – it always fouled plugs and lost power. Dave decided he might as well spend the winter in the shop and start- ed the full restoration of his 305 Dream. He shared the shop with another friend, John, who was in full swing with the third Scram- bler restoration. This time we had our work cut out for us. We disassembled the bike, completely this time. We fixed dents and found holes that should never have been there. We stripped, primed and painted. Dave and John had some chroming done. Finding a pair of whitewall tires (he could only find front tires) was a trick. We broke the igni- tion trying to get it apart ($200 on eBay? The Dream project assembled. I don’t think so, Scooter.) Jim Townsend, a board member with the VJMC, told us ting the Dream functional. I helped as we The Dream provided many challenges; at the Gilmore show in Michigan that he photographed, took apart, cleaned up, fixed the carb was the tricky part. We believe it thought he had one, but he was wrong. and reassembled his Dream. had a Superhawk carb. It took us forever However, it was a great trip to Jim’s shop.

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April 2009 www.vjmc.org 13 Finally, Dave made it back to D&A’s in Decatur. That nice guy must have liked Dave a lot. He paid less than $20 for the ignition with no key. Our local Honda shop, Hayden Honda Powerhouse in Ken- dallville, Ind., has this rack of old keys. Apparently, so the story goes, back in the day, Honda would send extra keys when they shipped bikes. Hayden’s would sup- ply two keys with all new bikes, and they held on to the extra keys. They had the vintage key that fit the ignition – unbe- lievable. By July of 2007, Dave’s Dream was still fouling plugs. John asked, “Why don’t you try the original main jet.” There it was in the shop in the Ziplock bag where it belonged. The new jet had been too large. No more fouled plugs! That John is a genius. Unfortunately, it did not have its final tune-up before Mid-Ohio. We just could not get it. Part of my fasci- nation with this whole VJMC thing is how The frame begins to look like a bike again. people come out of nowhere to help. My emails asking about parking at the venue and the “Ride ‘em Don’t Hide ‘em Show,” sponsored by Motorcycle Classics, landed several offers to tune the Dream on site. We had a new sense of optimism for the Dream. We trailered three bikes to Mid-Ohio in July. John and I rode our 360 Scram- blers in the “Ride ‘em” show on Satur- day. In the early afternoon, we were back at the show area for the 3 p.m. awards presentation. We parked the bikes in the Japanese class area and went on a mis- sion to find Dave. Before I found Dave, I dropped by the VJMC tent in the swap meet. Townsend was behind the counter and I reminded him about his offer to help tune the Dream — about four faces lit up. He said, “The garage area is open,” and to bring the bike over. Ellis Holman is one of those guys who obviously digs this kind of stuff. He had that bike running perfectly in about 30 to 45 minutes. Amazingly, the Dream was ready for Pike’s Peak when Ellis was finished. Talk about smiles! It got better for Dave. In the midst of the tune up, we talked about the missing lower chain guard. One of the guys said he had seen one. Dave stayed with the tune- up team, I doubled up on this guy’s Trail 70, and off we went. The adventure was

14 www.vjmc.org April 2009 something out of an Indiana Jones movie. from Adam, whipped through the crowd, It got even better. Dave and I rode two- My hanging on the back of a yellow Trail will never be repeated! Sure enough, we up on his Dream and we headed back to 70 while my driver, who I didn’t know located the primed NOS chain guard. the infield at the vintage ride display area. That baby powered up the track overpass like it was a flattrack. Dave went ahead and parked in the display area with our bikes. Many, and I mean many, people came over to see the bright red 305 Dream with its new white- walls. After the awards ceremony was over, the Motorcycle Classics guys came by for Dave’s story and a photo next to his bike. How cool is that? Over the winter of 207-’08, we completed the Dream. All four restored bikes were lined up for winter storage and touch ups. The Dream’s pipes were polished, the lower chain guard was painted and the panniers were restored. We are thinking that the old 360 parts bikes are beginning to look a lot like cafe racers. Honda is still producing dreams.. ● Riding two-up at Mid-Ohio.

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April 2009 www.vjmc.org 15 Japanese Invasion: 1958 Honda C100 The first wave Super Cub. By Charles Porchia Photo courtesy of the America Honda Motor Co.

In the last issue, the author detailed today’s standards. The bikes were heavy kicks back, you’d leap a tall building in a his history with motorcycles leading up to compared to motocross bikes now. Picture single bound.” the import of Japanese bikes. – Ed. if you can a stripped down Triumph Bonn- The smallest class was made up entire- eville with huge knobby tires, oversized air ly of 200cc Triumph Cubs. Have you ever It’s now 1959. I was about to witness cleaners and skid plates made from a snow seen one that actually runs? (Remember events that would change our sport in ways shovel, ridden on what now would be a mo- there were no two strokes.) I think if there we could not have imagined. tocross track without the jumps. was ever a piece of mechanical junk in this Sometime that year the first Hondas The racers wore open-face helmets. world it was a 200cc Triumph Cub. The arrived in the U.S., in a trickle rather than Most wore T-shirts, blue jeans and ankle- saying was, “A man is a man who will fight a flood. There would be many brands (at high boots. These guys were really amaz- with a sword or tackle Mt. Everest in the least 11 that I can think of). It was late sum- ing. I didn’t see anyone fall down. I didn’t snow, but the bravest of all races a Triumph mer of 1959 when I saw my first Honda. have a race program, but from what I could Cub who would try for 7,000 in low.” We lived in the San Fernando Valley, see there were three classes. The largest Later on that day, I noticed a very small 25 miles northwest of downtown Los An- was 650cc twins, mostly Triumphs, the bike on a low rise at the edge of the course. geles. I had ridden my Allstate moped over BSAs were next, along with a few other There was a lady sitting on it watching the Santa Susana mountains to Simi Valley. twins, Matchless and maybe some Nortons. the races. I could see it had a step-through There was an old western movie set there The dust made it hard to tell. frame like a girl’s bicycle. The name on the called Corriganville. It was named after the There was a 500cc singles class, most back of the passenger’s seat said “Honda.” early day western star Ray “Crash” Corrig- were BSA Gold Stars. It looked like get- It was so new there was still a plastic cover- an. Later it was better known as Hopetown. ting them started was half the battle. There ing on the seat. I bent down to get a closer TT (tourist trophy) races were being held were some remarks in a cycle magazine of look and I could feel the exhaust! The en- that day. that day that said, “With gumbo thick oil, gine was running! But I couldn’t hear it There were no real dirt bikes then. All a bucket sized piston, sloppy timing, and over the sound of the race. the bikes being raced were British bikes feeble spark. To start one in cold weather, Between races I asked the lady where that had been modified for racing. Of course you need an anvil in your hip pocket, and the bike was made. The answer, of course, they were stripped down with large knobby your foot had better come down faster than was Japan. She said it was in the first ship- tires. Huge overlay sprockets were used on a speeding bullet, more powerful than a ment of Hondas in the U.S. Every bike the rear to lower gearing. I saw some that locomotive, (these just happen to be the being raced that day at Corriganville was used overlay sprockets on top of overlay opening lines on the first Superman TV from England. Who would have guessed sprockets. Fork travel was very short by show with George Reeves) ‘cause if it what that little bike sitting at the edge of the

16 www.vjmc.org April 2009 track would mean to the future of the sport? By 1959, Japanese products were I write this entirely by memory. Of the Also, it would bring about new purpose- gaining acceptance. However, the Brit- big four, Honda of course was first to en- built dirt bikes that would totally dominate ish bikes and Harley-Davidson were still ter the U.S. market, then Yamaha, followed off-road racing. popular despite all their shortcomings. by , and Kawasaki was the last in In 1959, Japanese products had a rep- The names Bonneville and Sportster were the mid 1960s. Of the others I can person- utation of very poor quality. To give you almost magical and commanded great re- ally remember were , Yamaguchi, an idea about American attitudes toward spect. In England, they thought the little , , Lilac, Tohatsu, and Japanese goods: About that time a Japanese Japanese bikes were a joke, not a threat to Meguro (which was later sold under the car called the Toyopet was trying to break the mighty British motorcycle empire. But Kawasaki name.) All the odd names I’ve into the U.S. market. (Don’t confuse it with just 10 years after I saw that spindly and listed never got a toehold in the U.S. mar- . That came much later.) After see- laughable little Honda at the TT races, the ket. When Bridgestone dropped out in the ing the Toyopet advertised on television, Honda CB750 would be the death knell early 1970s, it left the big four with only my dad laughed and said “Who would buy of the British motorcycle industry; and if the Hodaka to cater to the off-road market a car made in Japan?” There would be snide the CB750 was the death knell, the 903cc until it dropped out in the mid-1970s. remarks that the Hondas were made from Kawasaki Z-1 in 1972 was the last nail in In the next issue I will continue the beer cans! There was some reason for that. the coffin. After the CB750, they weren’t story until late 1969, covering my time as After the war, metal was in short supply, so laughing in Coventry or Milwaukee any- a go-fer for the first U.S. distributor of Su- Japan used whatever it had. At a carnival I more. The British bikes were good in their zuki. (My new boss was also the sole dis- had bought a pop gun that shot a cork on a day, but their industry couldn’t change with tributor for Lilac and Marusho.) I also saw string. If you looked inside the barrel, you the times. Years later, Triumph would live the first Honda CB750 shown to the world could see it had actually been rolled from again with John Bloor’s money. The new — at the in Japan. ● a Kirin beer can! Now the label “made in Triumphs are good bikes, but they are only Japan” is taken to mean quality. Immedi- 2 percent of the U.S. market while Honda’s Porchia is a retired Deputy Sheriff and pro- ately after the war, goods from Japan were share is at 25 percent. Today, Yamaha is fessional writer, living in Springfield, Ore. labeled “made in occupied Japan” that second, and Kawasaki and Suzuki fight it [email protected] meant it was made in Japan after the war out for third place in the Japanese brands. was over. The word occupied was dropped Harley and Honda have about the same after Japan’s sovereignty was restored. share of the U.S. market today.

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By February, another Motorcycle Supershow had come and Christmas present). gone. This winter may have provided a few surprisingly cold days Some of the halls have obvious themes, like the one catering for some of you in the more southerly regions, but, for us folks up to choppers and custom bikes, as well as the fashion shows, which here in the Great White North, surprises are when the thermometer I must confess I usually pass on. Another hall is dominated by those gets above 40 degrees F anytime from December to March. A couple involved in motosport, whether it be on the asphalt or in the dirt. Yet of feet of snow outside and freezing temperatures are the norm for another hall promotes the interests of primarily riders’ clubs, and us in January and February. The last time I had a ride on one of my finally, the hall that interests us the most, the vintage displays. motorcycles was Nov. 4 and the next time I expected to be riding Of the 1,000 bikes on display and for sale, more than 100 of again was this month at the earliest. I’m sure that’s why we have one them are in the vintage hall, and of those, eight were at the VJMC of our biggest motorcycle events of the year in the dead of winter; display. That’s not to say there was only eight vintage Japanese for those of us suffering from withdrawal, this is our fix. bikes in attendance. We’re normally in good company as our imme- The three-day indoor show is held the first weekend of the diate neighbor, the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group, will show year, is billed as “Toronto’s largest motorcycle show,” and promises around 20 bikes and about half of them are Japanes (the other half to have something to appeal to every motorcyclist. There’s some predominantly Brit iron). Some of the other owners’ clubs this year 425,000-sq.-ft. of floor space spread over seven interconnected halls included Vincent and Norton, as well as quite a few private collec- housing new and used motorcycles that you can purchase there and tors with no specific club affiliation. then, and a huge assortment of accessories and clothing, often at For VJMC participation in this event, I do try to start the prepa- discounted prices (like the new helmet I picked up for my belated ration work while it’s still riding season. I contact VJMC Member- ship Chairman Bill Granade with a request to get in touch with the current Ontario members and send them all an invite to display a

18 www.vjmc.org April 2009 bike at the show, or to remind them to drop by and introduce them- selves or say hello if they are planning to visit the show. This is normally followed by a flurry of emails until we know who and what bikes will be in attendance. Bill is also kind enough to send me some copies of the VJMC magazine and some membership applications which we hand out to prospective members. The magazines are for display to show folks the quality of the publication and the type of classifieds available … they invariably disappear during the weekend. The Supershow has been running for more than 30 years and I’ve been displaying bikes with the VJMC at this show for at least 10 years. If I’m not mistaken, the credit goes to Rick Seto who started displaying quite a few years before that. For a small group of guys, we always manage to get a reasonable variety of bikes to show off every year. I’m guessing but we probably have around 100 bikes and projects between us; the challenge for me is to not take the same bike twice so I’ve always got a reason to get another project finished. We might be small in numbers but some of our members do an outstanding job of restoring and often take home an award or One of the more common questions we seem to get asked these two. The quality of what we show varies from cleaned-up regular days is, “Where do you guys get your bikes serviced?” We generally riders to near-museum pieces. This year was unusual in that we had can’t help too much, mainly because we’ve all learned the necessary two Honda CB750s; Brian Burke’s well-preserved and very original skills to look after our own bikes, and there really aren’t many bike 1970, and Gary Brooks’ mint no-expense-spared restored 1971. Phil shops around willing to service any bike older than 10 years! Hall, who’s no stranger to the winners circle, displayed his excellent We’re always asked about parts sources, and if the bikes on 1965 Honda CL77 which netted him a first place prize in the Vintage display are for sale or where they can get a particular make/model Asian category, and Fred Sauter picked up the second prize with his of classic Japanese bike. This is where we get to show off the VJMC superbly restored little 1968 Suzuki B100P. I took along a tidied up magazine. ’80 Yamaha XT500, Bernie Thornton brought out a 1970 Honda Some people just want to reminisce and others have questions CL350 which had been treated to a new paint job, and his son, Da- about a bike on display, some are regulars that we see every year vid, showed a Kawasaki triple special he’s working on — the frame and some are first timers. We even hear tales of youthful neglect is from a ’74 S1 (250) with RZ350 wheels and the motor is a ’72 and destruction and we certainly have more than our fair share of H1 500, complete with expansion chambers he made himself. It’s laughs along the way. One of the perks of displaying a bike is that pretty impressive work. Rounding out the display was another little you get a free entry pass for the weekend so you can come and go as Suzuki belonging to Brian, a 1964 K11. We also had help this year you please; you also get entry into the show before the public open- from VJMC member Jeff Fitz who didn’t want to display a bike, ing times. This is particularly useful if you are a keen photographer but was more than happy just pitching in for a few days with setting because you get the opportunity for some good shots without the up the display and standing around shooting the breeze with us and pedestrian clutter. talking to the public. All in all, we have a good time although I must confess to get- The public at the show amounts to some 50,000 visitors over ting “biked out” by the end of the weekend Not too much you un- the course of the three days. I’m sure they don’t all venture into the derstand, just enough to tide me over for another three months of vintage bike hall, but sometimes it certainly feels that way at peak Old Man Winter. times during the mid-day when you can’t see across to the other side of the room for people. http://www.supershowevents.com/

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April 2009 www.vjmc.org 19 By Jan Ringnalda Photos by Doug Mitchel

“The ultimate air-cooled four” is a phrase which gets most motor- cycle nuts intrigued. It was during the late ‘70s and early ‘80s that the ‘production racing’ or ‘streetbike’ series was a very popular motorcy- cle racing event in Europe. The Honda CB series were a contender if the performance could just be improved a slight amount. So the CB900 was taken as a base, the engine was enlarged to 1,062cc and a number of ‘tricked-out’ parts were added to make the bike run a little faster, brake a little better and handle a little better. It was made stiffer and lighter. Anything was done to give the ‘production’ bikes a slight edge; but still, production numbers had to be over 1,000, so at least 1,000 of these bikes had to be made and offered to the public, and

20 www.vjmc.org April 2009 to make these flat-out racing bikes would be cost prohibitive. Or would it? The first CB1100R launched was the ‘B’ model in 1981. This model had the bikini fairing, derived directly from the CB900F2. How- ever, a CB900F could never get to the speeds where the CB1100RB could get to -- which was approach- ing take-off speed. It was found by the racers that this fairing had a ‘lift angle’ to it, which caused the bike to get light on the front end at high speeds. It came with gold reverse comstar wheels, air-assisted forks, a single seat with space in the seat hump for small rain gear, a manual and some tools. It had dual-piston brakes, a first for Honda. The color scheme was simply red and white,

April 2009 www.vjmc.org 21 which was derived from the Japanese flag. Only around 1,200 of the 1981 CB1100R bikes were produced. “Rocket Ron” Haslam took the 1981 1100R to seven wins and one second place in the Motorcycle News (MCN) streetbike series in the United Kingdom to become an out- right winner of the series for 1981. It also did ‘rather well’ at the Aus- tralian Castrol Six Hour race, which is a coveted race for the manufactur- ers. Wayne Gardner took victory on the 1100RB with a flag-to-flag out- right win. The Aussies then banned the bike for not having a duo seat. So Honda made the required modifi- cations for the next year. In 1982, the story was much the same with the big Suzukis, Yamahas and Kawasakis just not being able to keep up. Haslam and Gardner, as well as ‘Yer Maun’ Joey Dunlop were some of the more famous rid- ers who took the Big Four to many victories. For the Castrol Six Hour, there was now a duo seat with a re- moveable seat cover for the rear sec- tion. There were 1,500 CB1100RC bikes produced, with a solid red, white and blue paint scheme. It had a new fairing with a rectangular head- light, the front forks were upgraded to a larger diameter, still with air- assist. The RC also had TRAC anti- dive fitted, and most of these bikes had stainless braided brake lines. The brakes were still twin-cylinder calipers, but the discs were changed to unique thin-vented rotors. The seat was changed to a duo unit, with a removable seat hump for the pas- senger. The exhaust was finished in matte black, and the wheels were changed to gold-anodized boomer- ang style. During 1982, the rules for the bikes were changed such that any fairing was not allowed to protrude in front of the front axle, so the fair- ing was shortened, the engine power was marginally improved and the paintwork was changed to pearles-

22 www.vjmc.org April 2009 cent colors for the 1983 CB1100RD bikes, of which again 1,500 were produced. There were no CB1100RD bikes raced officially, although it was ar- guably the prettiest and best per- forming of all the CB1100R bikes produced. All of the previous years’ racing expertise went into the de- sign, the clutch was updated and the rear swing arm was changed from a round cross section to a box section. The front suspension now also had damping adjustment as well as air assist and TRAC anti-dive. The ex- haust was changed in color to black chrome. “I want one,” you say. Well … find one. When I came to the U.S. in 1993, I thought I’d pick up a CB1100R, however I soon found out that none had ever been officially released in the U.S., although some came in through Canada. Most of the numbers sold were to Australia, the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany, as well as some other European coun- tries. The bikes were restricted in France and Germany, although the U.K. bikes and the bikes in the Neth- erlands were unrestricted. So when I had to do a project in the Netherlands for work which would take a year or two, that was obviously the place to start looking for a nice CB1100R. Not easy. It’s old and rare. But persistence pays off, and I found a fairly butchered-up CB1100RD. Sections had been re- moved out of the frame, and the whole bike was painted black. But I The 1982 CB1100RC, with non- thought I could restore it so the deal standard black frame, exhaust, was made. About a week later I found black engine cases and silver a much nicer CB1100RD in the U.K., wheels, directionally adjustable and this was of course a more eco- handlebars and air-assisted nomical way to get a good bike on forks. the road, so that deal was made too. Two years and five CB1100Rs later, I am now back in the U.S. with one of the famous ‘R’ bikes in my ga- rage. Registering it to make it road

April 2009 www.vjmc.org 23 legal was a process, but it was ac- complished. Three remain in Hol- land, where I still visit regularly and always appreciate a ride while I am there. My brother and I visited the Isle of Man for the Centenary TT races; he rode a 1983 CB1100F, and I rode a 1982 CB1100RC. This has to be one of the most memorable mo- torcycle events I have ever been to. The island has a very large number of bends, and while the CB1100R is not a bike that can keep up with a Hayabusa or an R1, it will respond remarkably well to being pushed around this small but very exciting island with no speed limits between towns. The bike develops 115 bhp at 9,000 rpm, and was more expensive than any other bike when it was part of the range offered by Honda. It was rated to 145 mph, and I know this to still be a valid number if the speed- ometer is anywhere near accurate. There are many make-believe

24 www.vjmc.org April 2009 num, holds 26 liters and is absolutely a piece of art. The original seat unit and fairings look handmade, because they were. But the inner surface is a woven matting, not random fiberglass. The frame is solid, so the removeable front section is welded in. This makes removal of the engine one heck of a headache, it cannot be removed from the frame with the sump in place. The front forks have the TRAC anti-dive system, and the footrest plates are machined out to save some weight. The big Honda is a very forgiv- ing and well-balanced ride, and it is easy to go fast without feeling out of control. As time passes, it is easy to see that these bikes are going to be a significant chapter in Honda’s history of racing motorcycles, and if you’re looking for “the ultimate four,” this 1100R bikes out there, and since the forged, not cast. Tricky to see when may be just the ticket. ● frame, etc. is all very similar to the looking at a bike being offered for CB900 and CB750 bikes out there, sale. But the engine number has to be you have to be careful when looking SC05 for 1981 and SC08 for 1982 and at a true CB1100R. The pistons are 1983 bikes. The gas tank is all alumi-

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April 2009 www.vjmc.org 25 Fromboats By Ed Lewicki to bikes: Ed Lewicki’s journey in custom machined parts

26 www.vjmc.org April 2009 My story begins with the first real motorcycle I owned. bike would prove to be the only bike I really cared to ride, I Sure, I had the dirt bikes and several smaller pair of wheels, pretty much maintained it in a mechanical sense, neglecting even a sweet ’70 Mini Trail 50 for my first real mini bike as the more time consuming, tedious care required for keeping a kid, but never before a bike that was road worthy enough to a sharp looking, ‘70’s era, Japanese bike from turning into comfortably venture the highway. My ’74 Honda CL450 was an unattractive, rusting mess. It was the early eighties and everything I could have wanted when I purchased it from a my prospects for rejuvenating my ride fell into the “slim to friend in the summer of ’77. I remember the day as if it were none” category. You couldn’t log on to eBay and search out yesterday. 7/7/77 – was touted to be such a very lucky day those hard to find parts. Heck, you were lucky to find any- by all the media sources. Suffice to say, the only good thing thing of cosmetic compatibility from the dealer. My bike was that happened that day was the purchase of my bike. The rest approaching the “too far gone” condition, and I was frustrat- is a whole other story I’d just as soon forget! ed to the point of abandoning my thoughts of restoration. Being young, and having no grasp of the fact that this It was around this time that my father came to me with one of his many “garage/yard sale” stories; the bulk of which entail really good deals on items he’d seen and “should have bought”, or the fantastic deal he just missed, or my all time favorite report of particular items I would have really liked or wanted- cheap! The story on this particular day consisted of how he had seen a bike “just like mine” at a local garage sale. I adamantly dis- missed this report as extremely unlikely, and validated my opinion with my belief that he’d easily mistake most any old, blue Honda to be the same as my CL450. Even

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April 2009 www.vjmc.org 27 he could not say for certain it was a Honda, but still insisted this type of hardware would provide in the way of some- that it looked just like mine! what “maintenance free” hardware for use on my bike. I first It was located just a couple of miles from home, so I targeted the exhaust heat shield screws, all eight of which grudgingly appeased him by taking a ride to have a look at would regularly revert to dull, ugly rusting centerpieces in what I believed would be a totally different bike, too far gone my newly re-chromed shields. I acquired metric #3 cross- basket case, or already sold and gone. The garage sale was head screws that I sized, ground and polished the heads to over when we arrived that late afternoon. The gentleman match the size of the original screws. The rouge polished busy loading his unsold items back in the garage informed us heads shined brighter than any chrome plated hardware I had that the bike was still there, and invited us in to have a look. used before. Six years later, they still shine like the day they Sorry, Dad! How could I ever have doubted you? There, be- were made. I intentionally avoid polishing them whenever fore my very eyes, was not only a bike like mine; it was ex- I chrome polished the shields and pipes. To this day, I still actly like mine! From the seat that wasn’t torn to the chrome marvel at the original shine and beauty these screws retain, that wasn’t rusted out, this bike was the perfect missing link simply by wiping any road grime off with a dry cloth! I needed to resurrect my sweet old bike! I contained my ex- I knew back then that I was on to something and have citement, offered $400 to the $500 asking price, and was able since replaced about 90% of the visible original hardware to rebuild a truly nice, all original bike between the two. with custom made, polished stainless steel hardware. The A funny thing happens as you begin to restore a time means to this end was in no way as pretty as the product. tattered bike. Suddenly parts and items which were once This is where my father enters the story again. Remember viewed as decent become glaring, inadequate pieces of the dad? He found me the means in which to restore my bike, so project. Though the bike was still my regular, if not daily, when he offered his advice as to how to solve my dilemma rider throughout its restoration, I became increasingly disen- for acquiring stainless steel replacement bolts for the 10mm chanted with the poor appearance of the stock hardware on 1.25 thread hex head bolts for my front fork pinch bolts and the bike. It became a tedious, repetitious process of remov- the special sized rear fender mounting bolts, how could I ing screws, bolts, nuts and washers for cleaning and polish- refuse? ing, only to have them revert back to their dull appearance, I had tirelessly searched the internet for hardware manu- and bleeding traces of rust over my very expensive, newly facturers and distributors, both foreign and domestic, in a triple nickel plated chrome shortly thereafter. Or almost im- fruitless and perplexing hunt for a hex head, stainless steel mediately upon the unavoidable exposure to moisture and bolt, 10mm x 1.25 thread pitch. This seemingly simple quest dampness. afforded me nothing more than the plain, simple, yet incom- Having been familiar with the outstanding properties prehensible fact – that there is no such bolt available, in any of high grade, stainless steel hardware I’ve utilized on my length! I could find this bolt in just about any other material boats, which have been primarily exposed to salt water use other than stainless steel, or in stainless steel with a torque in and around the Jersey shore, I thought of the potential or allen head, as well as a wide variety of 10mm hex head

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28 www.vjmc.org April 2009 stainless bolts in 1.0 or 1.5 thread pitch — go figure! My dad suggested I meet a retired machinist friend of his who maintained a well outfitted shop, and present him with my dilemma. He seemed quite knowledgeable and was quick to reiterate what I had already gathered on my own. “You’re not gonna find a bolt like that.” were his words of wisdom. He accepted the task of producing a set of custom made stainless bolts fashioned after the original example I provided, and heck, while I was on a roll, him being a friend of my dad’s and all, I asked for a set of the fender bolts as well. Being the pleasant, agreeable sort of guy he was, and observing the many machines of the trade at his disposal, I thought it to be rather inappropriate to request as to the cost of this seemingly minor project. Are you kind of getting a feel as to where this story is heading? Even my “worst case” scenarios paled in comparison to the regrettable outcome! Three weeks, four ugly and pathetically poor replica bolts, and 180 bucks later, I swallowed my pride, embraced this embarrassing and expensive lesson learned, and boldly set Beware: Newly polished parts place others to shame. out to once again, validate the very simple truth that so often good, but the replacement stainless hardware has proven to applies to huge disappointments such as this — if you want be a major time saving investment in the “looking good” de- it done right, do it yourself! partment. It’s impossible to appreciate the appearance and In just a few hours time, I cut, ground, threaded and pol- quality of this hardware from a photo, or an admittedly bi- ished both sets of bolts I had wanted out of stainless steel, ased description. A friend recently asked if I would be able and they were (and still are) absolutely beautiful! to make two replacement rivets that were missing from the Having aced this seemingly overwhelming task in my backrest on his bike. The next day, I ground and polished two very first attempt, without the luxury or use of an outfitted stainless rivets for his bike. I had not attempted these before, machine shop, I proceeded to conquer most every other nut bolt and screw on my bike, regardless of its matching avail- ability or custom dimensions. In the past few years, I’ve purchased a ’73 CL450 and most recently, restored a ’71 CB450. It’s a challenge at times, keeping these 35+ year old girls running right and looking

April 2009 www.vjmc.org 29 and was a little distraught over the fact that these polished flavor vintage ride you may have. (Heck, I’ve even worked stainless rivets put the relatively new, chrome replacement my magic on a few Harleys.) You think the Japanese bikes seat rivets on my two CL’s to shame! He felt a little uneasy own the rights to low grade hardware? Not from what I’ve when I handed them to him and walked away. seen. Please feel free to contact me if you would more in- The next day, he told me that they were a perfect match, formation or quotes on any hardware needs you may have. but they were noticeably brighter and shined more than the The more information you can provide (especially exact di- other rivets. It was then I informed him that I had seemed a mensions) will be most helpful in addressing your inquiries. little upset, merely about the fact that the stainless rivets put My name is Ed and you can contact me at - smybote5@aol. the rivets on my CL bikes to shame, and NOW I had to make com - I’ll be happy to address your requests promptly and 20 more to replace the ones I had! efficiently. ● I can create these maintenance free gems for whatever

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When our 1973 Honda CL450K restoration proj- stainless hardware! In the past we have had Brown’s ect was moving along to the point that we needed Plating, in Paducah, Kentucky replate many of our to replace a bunch of worn or tarnished screws and vintage parts. Ed Lewicki’s stainless hardware repro- other hardware. Checking on the internet solved a few ductions compare to the best replating we have seen problems. Then we found this eBay offering: …. but his product is stainless steel. “Highly Polished exhaust heat shield screws for Throughout August and September, we purchased 1972 – 1974 Honda CL450’s and may fit other year Ed’s stainless handlebar clamp, headlight cowl, and and models that utilize 6mm heat shield screws. This front and rear suspension bolts. When we talked with hardware will retain its original chrome like luster for him on the phone, we couldn’t help but notice his …. Well let me just say that I’ve had them on my daily enthusiasm about the stainless parts he was making rider for eight years and they shine like the day that each day. “Roger, you should see the new cable guide they were made without any care at all (You may have I have just finished for the Honda 450!” He really en- to wipe off some road grime once in a while!)” joys making replacement hardware for our bikes and We won that eBay auction and a package of heat the quality is tremendous. shield screws were on the way from their creator. Thanks Ed! I still remember the first comment Three days later, a small package arrived. Inside were from the Matt Tate who works with me on our res- the hand machined stainless screws that came from torations. When I opened the package of heat shield the artistry of Edward T. Lewicki. The ease of the eBay screws from Ed, Matt immediately said, “They look sale, prompt delivery and perfect fit was great. But like jewelry!” He was right. — Roger Smith what really got our attention was the luster of Ed’s

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My name is David Hellard; I am a sources like eBay or Craigslist. However, still have enough energy to continue my in- VJMC Field Rep from Columbus, Ohio, the constant grind of going through the terest in off-road motorcycles. It has been and also an advertiser in the VJMC maga- ads, seeing bikes that were too far away a great progression from trying to man- zine. Possibly you have seen me riding my or from sources in which they could not handle that CL175 through small trails caricaturized Daytona Orange CL350K0 feel confident, left them frustrated. To be in Ohio, to the KTM 450EXC that I have Honda along the pages of one of the re- able to have bikes gathered together on recently ridden in the mountains of Colo- cent issues. The response to my ads for one site, with great close-up pictures, from rado and New Mexico. Even with the pow- my site www.classicjapanesemotorcycles. someone who has spent a lifetime in the er, suspension and speed that the newer com has been extraordinary. I guess I am motorcycle community is a real breath of bikes have, I still wistfully remember chug- a little like “Dear Abby” of the classic mo- fresh air for them. ging slowly up to the top of the peaks near torcycle set, as I get emails from all over This brings me to why I believe so Telluride, Colo., on my “new” 1979 XL185! the world asking for advice and parts sup- fervently in the VJMC. I can remember Excuse me, but I am going to sign off now pliers. going to VMD and meeting guys like Jim and put together an email for my Central It has been my goal to reunite people Townsend, Rodney Langford, Ellis Homan Ohio VJMC brethren. We are planning our with the motorcycles of their youth. An and so many others who really went out first dealer sponsored show in Columbus. amazing percentage of my customers of their way to make me feel welcome. On This is going to be an extremely exciting are absolutely thrilled to find the exact my website, I call the VJMC the best $30 year for classic bikes in Ohio! motorcycle models that they had when INVESTMENT that anyone will ever make they were kids. Most had given up hope of in classic motorcycling. ever finding them. They had tried various In addition to my Classic Collection, I

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The second annual Carolina Classic Bike Show on May 17, and how they enjoyed the freedom those old machines brought them. 2008, was a resounding success. Following the first CC vintage A few of the visitors probably never rode a motorcycle, but none-the- show, members set about planning a follow-up event. The club mem- less shared a common interest in the machinery. Husbands brought THE bers’ efforts became a reality as participants brought a diverse group wives, sons and daughters to show them the old bikes. Wives stood of vintage bikes to show at the North Carolina Transport Museum in patiently by and listened to the tales as their husbands relived their Spencer, N.C. Located a short distance off I-85, the facility offers a past. GLORY perfect backdrop of transportation modes historically important to Later in the afternoon the participants gathered under a pavilion GLORY the growth of the state. Visitors could enter the museum, have lunch as trophies, made by club members using old motorcycles parts, were provided by the Museum’s Women’s Auxiliary or just browse the presented. It seemed the winners were as excited to look at their tro- show area and soak in the aura of motorcycles from days gone by. phies as they were to win their classes! The event really wasn’t about DDAAYSYS Those that wanted to could make purchases at the several vendors winning a class or the tro- that had booths. phy received, but just get- ARE BACK! The weather cooperated perfectly; the day dawned clear, dry and ting out and displaying a warm, just right for showing and viewing a classic motorcycle. vintage machine so every- More than 75 participants entered classic machines in British, one could enjoy it. IIt’st’s trutruee …… American, Japanese, European, Custom, Retro and Competition The third annual Car- classes. olina Classic Bike Show Motorcycle Retro, America’s All bikes entered for judging had to be 1988 or older. Some par- will be May 2 at the same only full-coverage vintage ticipants trailered their bikes, but some of the heartier souls rode to museum. Contact caroli- the show. [email protected] with magazine, is now available A crowd of nearly 300 visitors looked at and marveled at the questions about attending, via subscription! bikes during the event. Some visitors saw the bikes and stopped to showing a bike or vend- visit on a whim; some came a good distance and others lived nearby. ing. ● One thing for certain: All that attended demonstrated an avid interest in vintage bikes. Focusing on the Some attendees spoke longingly of bikes they rode growing up, bikes, people and some about the adventures they had on bikes, and some talked about bikes they were still riding. A common thread that ran through these culture from 1965 tales was the passion and interest generated by the old machines. to 1985, plus tech, From overhearing discussions it was clear that the machines brought racing, collections, back fond memories of boyhood dreams and travels. Numerous visi- tors spoke about how they had this or that bike, where they rode it, event coverage and much more, Motorcycle Retro is your glossy, high-end fix for the glory days of ’60s, ’70s and ’80s Subscribe today at motorcycling— www.motorcycleretro.com! street, dirt and minis. Issue #1 available in May. Subscriber copies will arrive quarterly in a protective polybag so they're tear-free.

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For Sale condition. Would make a good MT125, CR125M, CB/CL/SL/ kit alone is worth over a $1,000. I parts bike or may be combined XL100, C110, XL/XR80, SL90, do not have any of the original ex- with another to create 1 complete. 1973-76 XR70, 1968-’73 CL70, haust systems but I have two 4 into Br i d g e s t o n e I am thinking of selling it or may 1969-’79 CT70, 1978-’83 C70, 1s. Please e-mail if you might be purchase another bike to rebuild 1971-’73 SL70 and numerous CB/ interested. I would like to get about 1967 Bridgestone Hurricane it. Please call to discuss. Tom CL450 loose gaskets. OEM gasket $3,500 for the entire collection and Scrambler. 175cc. Recent barn Shreeve, 905-936-2854, Totten- sets for most older Kawasaki and I really don’t want to sell it part by find, good for a restoration project ham, Ontario, Canada. some Yamaha models. William part except I might sell the Tracy or parts bike. Have title. Not 100 Mack, 865-983-4204, 2329 Airbase Body Kit, special frame and oil box percent complete, but relatively For Honda, new rear sprockets. Road, Louisville, TN, 37777-4027, separately. Pictures available on close. Might need engine/transmis- 1969 and newer CT70, 1971-’73 [email protected]. request on the parts I can easily sion work. $900. Please contact SL70, 1974-’76 XL70, 1977-’79 get to. Located in central Florida me with questions. Pictures avail- XL75, 1973-’78 XR75, 1974-’78 For 1970-’74 Honda CB750 SOHC, about halfway between Tampa able upon request. Mark Hostetler, XL350, 1965-’69 CA/CB/CL160, parts. I have literally hundreds of and Orlando. Jerry Peterson, 863- 406-582-0865, MT, relic@bresnan. 1968-’73 CB/CD/CL/SL175, CB/ parts some of them extremely rare 412-2006, FL, Jpeterson1952@ net. CL350 and 360, CB350 Four, such as a brand new Tracy Body tampabay.rr.com. CB/CL450 and 500T, 1971-’73 Kit (never used), ‘69 Side covers CB500F, 1974-’77 CB550 and and badges, custom made rear Ho n d a more later models. Gasket sets set foot pegs (I believe they were for Honda. 1969-’73 CL70, 1970- made in Sweden or Switzerland) For Honda 250 or 305 Dream, ’83 CT70, 1971-’73 SL70, CA/CB/ and are all cast aluminum and nev- Brand New Gas Tank Chrome side CL72-77, CB/CD/CL/SL170 and er used, an original owners manual panels. They are NOS. RH is No. 200T, CA95 150cc Dream, 1973- for a ’69, hundreds and hundreds ’76 XR75, 1973-’76 XL250, SL350, of new and good used parts. Two 17640-270-000, LH is No. 17650- 1971 Honda CB450K4. All origi- 271-000. $100. Patrick Wilson, CR350M, MT250, MR250, CB/CL/ frames – one that has had the SL/XL100, CB/SL/TL125, MT125, seat mounts removed to use with nal, 22,500 miles, drives great, 815-232-7084, cycles45@hotmail. looks great. Fresh tires, tubes com. CR125M, SL175, CD/CL/SS125 the Tracy Body Kit, the other one Twins, 1964-’69 CA/CB/CL160, stock, Clear Title for a 1974 with and battery. Chrome is in excel- lent condition. Everything works. For 1964-’73 Honda, Cheng Shin CB500F, CB550F, CB750. William VIN plate, special oil box for use Mack, 865-983-4204, 2329 Air- with the Tracy Body. I bought out Have original owner’s manual, tires. I have a large supply of Honda brochure, tool kit and shop new Cheng Shin tire sets for the base Road, Louisville, TN, 37777, the contents of all the 750 parts an [email protected]. old mom and pop salvage yard, manual. $3,000. Email me for ad- CA100, CA110, S65, CL125A, ditional pictures. Scott Roos, 772- CA95, CA160, CL160, CL175, including all their new and used 1969 Honda SS125. 8,000 miles, parts. I have so many parts that 631-7244, Stuart, FL, sroosfl@aol. CA77, CB77, CL77, CB350 and com. CL350. Email me with your zip limited production, original owner, I can’t even remember most of code for prices and shipping costs. runs good, stored inside, original them. I would love to see these Bill Gray, 615-941-1751, Nashville, paint. $1,750. George, 586-286- parts go to someone who appreci- TN, [email protected]. 3793 Macomb, MI. ates them. Four engines (in parts) one I completely rebuilt and did run For Honda CB500 Four, .020 pis- very good but smoked slightly and ton and ring set, including wrist I took the head back off and found pins and circlips. New in the box. that the exhaust valve guides did For Honda CB/CL/SL100, .010 pis- not have the proper seals. I pur- ton. .030 piston and ring set with chased all the proper tools and wrist pin and circlip. New in the started to replace the guides but 1965 Honda CA95 Benly 150. box. For Honda B/CL/SL350 twins, became afraid I might damage the 16,700 miles. Everything is in standard pistons, new in the box. head so I stopped. Several gas 1971 Honda CB750K1. Restored, good working order – runs and For Honda CB/CL/SL175, 1st over tanks, side covers, drilled front excellent condition, 26,138 miles. rides well. $2,900 or make offer. .010 rings for both pistons. Gasket rotor, special tools. Most parts are Clear Colorado title. New Dunlop Dale, 319-339-0169, Iowa City, IA, sets for CB900, CB750, CB550, in the attic of my workshop so if tires, have receipts for every- [email protected]. CB500 Four, CB400 Four, CB350, you may be interested come and thing ever spent. Complete turn CA/CB/CL72 and 77, XL250, visit me and wear old, dirty clothes key operation. Bike needs noth- 1967 Honda CL77. CB250M, MT/MR250, CB/CD/CL/ because you will have to go up at- ing. Comes with shop manual, 305cc Scram- owner’s manual, original tool kit bler. Bike is apart, has all cosmetic SL175 and 200T, XL175, CA/CB/ tic stairs and get the parts down. CL160, CA95 150cc Dream, CB/ I absolutely assure that you will (complete), and Battery Tender. pieces, 1 extra rear wheel, luggage Additional digital pictures on re- rack, tank and badges in very good CL/TL125, CD/CL/SS125 Twins, not be disappointed as the body 34 www.vjmc.org April 2009 Classifieds quest. Price $5,000. Much more tion still in box, £130 plus shipping. installed. $1,200, buyer must pick 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000. Totally invested in restoration. Mike Vail- Nigel Spry, 07836311282, St. up with cash or arrange shipping. restored to immaculate condition, lancourt, 970-316-1704, Montrose, Albans, Herts, UK, Nigel.spry@ Call for more information. Also beautiful orange paint is metal CO, [email protected]. ntlworld.com. there is a 1982 parts bike avail- flake with ghost flames. Engine has able for an additional $150. It is a been polished, sport fender, Viper For 1975 Honda CB500T, Parts. rolling chassis with engine but no windshield, Accell ignition, over- Gas tank, side covers, switches, body work. Doug Mantooth, 828- sized carbs, bored, Vance four into etc. Ken Buckel, 260-426-2086, 586-3495, Cherokee, NC. one header, extremely fast. One of Fort Wayne, IN. a kind. $3,990 obo. Kirk Johnson, 260-622-1358, Fort Wayne, IN, 1976 Honda XL350. Black, great [email protected]. restoration project, all original, $500. Scot, 586-468-8472/586- 484-6939, Macomb, MI. 1972 Honda CB175K6. Gold/black, 6,580 original miles, excellent con- 1978 Honda 400 twin with good dition, stored in A/C garage. $2,000 engine, $200. Parting out 50 Hon- obo. Herbert Selbach, NC, 910-794 das, 1969-’80. Yamaha and Honda 9350 [email protected]. mopeds. Lots of seats. Four CB450 1982 Honda CX500 Custom. 4-cyl gas tanks, $50 and up. Lo- Low mileage unit in very good 1972 Honda CB450. Brand new cated near Rhinebeck, NY, meet original condition. Gray on gray paint, lots of new stuff – cables, site. Ken Krauer, 845-266-3363, with chrome fenders. Has Cobra- 1978 KZ1000 Z1R. Less than 10k ignition switch, carbs are like new, Salt Point, NY. theme sissy rail but original grab miles. All original except for pipe. frame painted, wheels and tires in rail is included. All else is stock Currently has Vance and Hines 4 fair condition, exhaust fair, good For 1978 Honda Gold Wing, parts. except for windshield. 11,414 into 1 system, original excellent bottom end, good head, needs Lots of plastic side covers. two miles, starts quickly. $1,500. Will condition exhaust is available. cylinders and pistons to complete rear drive units, two radiators with Deliver within 150 miles. Pix avail- Bike has won several trophies engine. Everything is there to make fans, front fenders with emblems, able over internet. Don Poremski, in various shows. I am asking it road worthy. $1,500 obo. Lynne oil filter cover, fuel pump, carb and 330-877-0582, Uniontown, OH, $10,000 or best acceptable offer. Breckon, 407-443-0997, Orlando, manifold set, front wheel with disc, [email protected]. Motivated seller. Shawn Slaugh- FL, [email protected]. misc small parts. $300 for the lot ter, 410-868-0257, shawnmac7@ or will separate. Ken Krauer, 845- comcast.net. 1974 Honda CB450K7. Excellent 266-3363, Salt Point, NY. a w a s a k i condition, all original, 4,646 original K 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000. High miles. Everything works, great col- For Kawasaki A1/7, lots of gaskets, Performance 140 hp. Totally re- lector bike. Needs fork boots. Ask- plus some complete kits. Email me stored to immaculate condition, ing $2,295. Email for info. Michael with part nos. or you needs. Maybe beautiful black pearl metallic paint Thomson, 501-525-9833, Safari- I can help. Also, new carb float with ghost flames. Over $6,000 in [email protected]. bowl gaskets for Kawasaki H1 H2 performance upgrades make this a one of a kind tire smoking beast 1974 Honda CB550K0. S2 and S3. $2 each plus shipping, Only 3,053 while they last. Fran Golden, 661- of epic proportions. This bike is miles. This bike is near mint condi- 822-7149, [email protected]. beautiful, totally unusual, rare, and tion. If you are interested in more turns heads everywhere it goes. 1979 Honda CX500. Black, 2200 details, please email. Jason Yoon, 1976 Kawasaki KZ1000. Totally Absolutely one of a kind. $4,650. [email protected]. original miles, excellent condition, Kirk Johnson, 260-622-1358, Fort stored in A/C garage. $2,000 obo. cosmetically and mechanically re- stored this year. Purple. All alumi- Wayne, IN, kmjohnson@onlyinter- 1974 Honda CB750. Japanese Herbert Selbach, NC, 910-794 net.net. 9350 [email protected]. num polished, all chrome as new. domestic model. Paint not original, Many performance parts, cam, has Hooker 4-1 exhaust. Never header, K&M intake, Mustang seat, dropped. Engine is removed to short windshield, fork brace, dual Su z u k i repair small oil drip. Repairs never disk, ignition. Show stopper. $4,200 completed. Bike is complete. Kent, obo. Kirk Johnson, 260-622-1358, Fort Worth, TX, kscroggins@bell- Fort Wayne, IN, kmjohnson@only- helicopter.textron.com. internet.net. 1975 Honda CB400F. Very good 1972 Kawasaki G3SS. 1980 Honda CB750K. Own a clas- 90cc street condition, runs and rides, and looks bike. Decent for its age. Original paint great. VIN 1030181, carbs cleaned sic unrestored 750K, one of the first DOHC models. Carbs were is candy red. Not running and needs and synched. Brakes replaced, as to be restored. Hard to find. $650 well as tires. Recent tune-up. No rebuilt by a Honda mechanic. Seat professionally recovered obo. Buddy Cartee, 864-578-3532, dents in gas tank, color red. Kept in Inman, SC, [email protected]. 1971 and 1975 Suzuki T500 Titan. original condition, tool kit and own- and sewn like the original molded These are project bikes or organ ers manual intact. Asking $2,500. seams. Chrome Mack four into 1974, ‘82 Kawasakis. donors. One engine is seized at one header and the original ex- 1974 KZ400 Call or email for further details. Tim rolling basket case and a 1982 the crank, the other kicks over Hillkirk, 216-389-7961, Cleveland, haust. 18,000 miles with original and seems to have good com- paint that is with some sun fading KZ440 LTD. I will take $200 for OH, [email protected]. both of these. Come with bill of sale pression. Could be made into one but no dents. Missing right hand decent bike or parted out. I just For 1975 Honda CB400F, (no titles). Buyer must pick up or ar- cylinder plastic side cover. Chrome is OK, need them out of my shed. $450 original wire front wheel has been range for shipping. Doug Mantooth, block and gasket set. New condi- 828-586-3495, Cherokee, NC. takes the lot. Pick up only I cannot April 2009 www.vjmc.org 35 Classifieds

ship. Feel free to contact me with 1972 Yamaha CT2. 1973 Yamaha DT250A-1. Ya m a h a 175cc, in good Enduro. questions. Paul, 413-596-8271, shape for the way most of these Rebuilt (not restored). 700 miles Wilbraham, MA, prblomerth@ Yamaha: AT125, 360cc DT1, 1970s bikes were ridden. It has new on rebuild. 5,700 original miles. charter.net. vintage, $250 each. Two 1965 Ya- crank bearings and seals, points, Daily driver, many spares to re- maha Big Bear Scramblers. Suzuki condenser and piston rings. This store. Has period correct Hooker 1972 Suzuki TS185. Old classic S6, $250. Honda CB160, CB175, would be a great restore. Runs header and FMF silencer in place enduro. $450. Scot, 586-468- CL175, 70cc and 50cc from 1970 to good. $1,200. James Meridieth, (jetted). Registered and tagged. 8472/586-484-6939, Macomb, MI. ‘83, Yamaha and Honda mopeds, 615-804-8838, Gallatin, TN, Ask $1,700 obo for all. Buyer parting out. All Cheap. Ken Krauer, [email protected]. to p/u or arrange shipment. Jim 1973 Suzuki TM125 Challenger. 845-266-3363, Salt Point, NY. Hopkins, 615-653-9509, Murfrees- Excellent condition. Collectors boro, TN, [email protected]. must see. Will forward photos 1965 Yamaha Big Bear, two bikes. 1976 Yamaha 125cc MX. on request. Price negotiable. For 1978 Honda Gold Wing, parts. Excellent Dave Muchler, 734-453-7743, Lots of plastic side covers. two rear condition. Runs great. Collectors [email protected]. drive units, two radiators with fans, must see. Will forward photos front fenders with emblems, oil filter on request. Price negotiable. 1981 Suzuki GS1000G. Nicely cover, fuel pump, carb and mani- Dave Muchler, 734-453-7743, restored, $7K invested, will take fold set, misc small parts. $300 for [email protected]. $4,000. NO OFFERS. Must see to the lot or separate. 1978 Honda 1979 Yamaha IT175. appreciate it. Phil, 225-572-0321, 400 twin with good engine, $200. Complete 1972 Yamaha DS7 250cc. All Baton Rouge, LA, Brpd2628@ Parting out 50 Hondas, 1969-’80. minus the front forks, triple clamps original with some NOS parts. bellsouth.net. Yamaha and Honda mopeds. Lots and handlebar clamps. Complete Mechanically sound. Nice condi- of seats. Located near Rhinebeck, front wheel, hub and all included. 1983 Suzuki GS850G. tion with the expected patina for Bike is in New York meet site. Ken Krauer, Mike Miller, 619-470-0772, Spring its age. Has been dry stored since excellent condition, needs nothing 845-266-3363, Salt Point, NY. Valley, CA, Mikem_22@hotmail. to certify, runs good. $2,000 obo, 1994. 11,727 miles, with title. Great com. basis for a restoration or a great pics available. Peter Haughton, 1970 Yamaha HS1 Parts bike. Twin parts bike. Email for pics. $1,600. 1986 Yamaha TY350S. 705-792-1295, Ontario, Canada. 90cc with decent seat and exhaust. Runs Steve Liberatore, 770-420-5901, [email protected]. Most body parts are available, no strong, looks OK for a trials compe- Kennesaw, GA, steve_liberatore@ motor. Will sell as is or part out. tition bike for its age. Not beat up, yamaha-motor.com. Fred Klopp, 717-421-4287, Leba- just normal wear. Can send pics. non, PA, [email protected]. Email questions. Price negotiable. Mike Gransberry, 480-688-0976,

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Mesa, AZ, [email protected]. For Honda Dream 250, I need a shop manuals. Carl Unterweiser, bike not all original. Russ, 313-300- right side gas tank badge in excel- Cleveland, OH, unterweiser@sbc- 9769, Detroit, MI, Bblock1970@ lent or NOS condition for cash. global.net. aol.com. Roger Smith, 248-628-6262, MI, iscellaneous M [email protected]. For 1971 Honda CL175, looking for For 1983 Kawasaki ELR, set of i t e m s f o r s a l e side covers in Poppy Yellow Me- tires. Looking for NOS or reproduc- 1960s Honda CB77. I’m looking for tallic. Please email pictures. Carl tions of the Dunlops, Front was Fifty Japanese bikes, 1969 to a Super Hawk. I’m hoping to use Best, 303-796-7358, CO, chbest@ 100/90-19, Rear was 120/90-18. 1981. Mostly Honda, some Ya- it as an occasional commuter bike. comcast.net. Ed, 586-872-3839. maha, Suzuki, Kawasaki. Parting My main focus is to find one with our or whole bikes from $75. Will a reliable working engine. Also, the For 1971 Honda CB350, good used not ship whole bikes, you pick bike’s cosmetics don’t have to be left side muffler, left side handle bar u z u k i up or arrange shipping. Includes perfect. I’d like to learn and restore switch and bracket for clutch lever, S mopeds to Gold Wings. Lots of the bike as I go. Please email me front fender. Ken Buckel, 260-426- For 1972-’73 Suzuki GT750 J 1977-’78 Gold Wing parts. Call with any potential leads. Scott, San 2086, Ft Wayne, IN. or K, lower mufflers. They need for more information. Located 80 Diego, CA, [email protected]. miles north of NYC. Ken Krauer, For 1972 Honda CL175 K6, the ends that take the black end look- cones and to be in good condition. 845-266-3363, Salt Point, NY. Honda CB77. I am looking for a ing for a fuel tank, exhaust system, Please contact me via email if you clean restored CB77, all matching side covers and tool kit. Ryan, 413- can help. Carl Schubert, +61 419 Piston kits and more. NOS numbered years considered. Barry 583-6251, MA, Ryandboucher@ 531360, Bendigo, Australia, csch@ Kawasaki piston kits: S1(250cc Schonberger, 812-425-1315, IN, gmail.com. tpg.com.au. triple), F6 (125cc), F7 (175cc), F5 [email protected]. (350cc), F8 (250cc), F9 (350cc), For 1976 Honda XL350, looking For 1974 Suzuki T500, left side F11 (250cc). NOS Yamaha Piston For 1964 Honda 305 Dream, good for a set of original chrome rear light/signal/horn switch assembly in kits: Dt-1 (250cc), YM-1, YDS3, used right side muffler, air filter, and shocks and also chrome tail lamp/ very good condition with no cracks XS750, TX500. NOS Honda piston seat. Ken Buckel, 260-426-2086, license plate bracket. Must be in in wire sheathing. John Sharp, VA, kits: -CB/CL/SL350 (twin). I also Fort Wayne, IN. excellent condition. Please send [email protected]. have exhaust valves and cam photo with price. Pete Leduc, Wat- chains and carb kits. Honda CB/ For 1965 Honda S65, handlebar. ford, Ontario, Canada, pleduc@ For 1970 Suzuki T500, looking for CL77 piston rings, Std bore. Honda Have other S65 parts to trade or brktel.on.ca. original left side cover over batter. CB/CL72 cylinder sleeves. Carb will buy. Fred Klopp, 717-421-4287, Metallic green, no cracks or welds. kits for Kawasaki, Honda, Suz & Lebanon, PA, [email protected]. 1982 or ‘83 CB650SC Nighthawk. Yam from 1958-82. Steve Lloyd, Also need luggage rack for gas Excellent condition only, sub-10K tank. Fred Sauter, Ontario, Cana- 814-899-3935 after 10:30 am EST, For 1965 Honda CB160, need nice miles, everything must work, titled da, [email protected]. [email protected]. shifter, rear brake pedal, handlebar in seller’s name and have owner’s switches and handlebars. Jack manual. Must be located in north- 1973 Suzuki GT750. I’m looking for Krepps, 405-550-1101, Edmond, ern Illinois/lower half of Wisconsin. a GT750 in excellent original con- Wanted: OK, [email protected]. Ed Thompson, 414-277-5231, Mil- dition. I may even consider a later waukee, WI, [email protected]. year if the condition is great. Pete, For 1965 Honda CB160, need a 973-657-1455, NJ, buyoldbikes@ Br i d g e s t o n e Honda key. Number T7644. John gmail.com. Boettger, 250-746-9751, British For 1960s Bridgestone Dual Twin a w a s a k i Columbia, Canada, boettjck@ K 175, For 1974 Suzuki RV125, I need a looking for parts to begin res- telus.net. toration. Particularly need chrome For 1969 Kawasaki A7SS Avenger, set of forks and turn signals. Paul need a complete headlight as- McInerney, 631-588-0272, Pmcin- items with good chrome, but in- 1965 Honda C200. Looking for a sembly and upper fork covers with [email protected]. terested in what you have. Dan clean model in red. Tim Hillkirk, hardware. Also need for 1967 A7, Elder, 813-996-6947, Tampa, FL, 216-389-7961, tjh3@windstream. a pair of the chrome fuel tank side For Suzuki T500, no. 674 PBI 16 [email protected]. net. covers with rubber knee pads. Will tooth chain sprocket, 26240-15002 For 1965 Honda 305cc Dream, buy a complete tank with these kick start gear, 09160-16009 kick parts also, the tank itself doesn’t start thrust washer, 09160-13002 o n d a looking for left side muffler and tank H have to be usable. My tank is good, kick start washer, 09160-20004 badges. Ron Steinke, 715-341- just need the sides. Jan Boggs, thrust washer trans, 09285-08001 For 1959 Honda CB92 125cc, look- 5242, Stevens Point, WI, sanron@ 256-603-2014, Huntsville, AL, jan- oil seal push rod, Wisco pistons. ing for early parts. Need cylinder charter.net. [email protected]. Harvey D. Little, PO Box 1233 Sta- CB921201a, cover 12331-205- tion K, Toronto, Ontario, M4P3E4, 00, cap 12335-205-010, clamp For 1968 Honda CD175, need Kawasaki Z900/1000. Prefer origi- Canada. CB901891. If you have any early parts to complete restoration of nal bike either fully restored or not. CB92 parts, please contact me. two bikes. Searching for air cleaner Kev Harris, contactkjh@yahoo. For 1980 Suzuki GS750, seeking Jim Gilbert, 601-853-9853, Madi- internals (filter holding assembly) co.uk. right side cover and badge in good son, WI, [email protected]. and any NOS parts or accessories. condition. Blue preferred but color Lloyd J. Nelson, 304-925-7236, For 1982-’83 Kawasaki KZ1000R not critical. Also want cover for fuse 1962 Honda Cuby. Looking for Charleston, WV, ljnel@yahoo. ELR, I am looking for a set of origi- panel. J. DeYoung, cooper-doo@ 19cc engine and any parts or litera- com. nal shocks for an Eddie Lawson att.net. ture. Tom Kolenko, 770-427-4820, replica KZ1000R. My bike has Atlanta, GA, tkolenko@kennesaw. For 1970 Honda S90, need a variety Worx shocks which I like but would 1983 Suzuki GS1100E. Looking for edu. of parts for a project. Particularly in- like to have a set of originals as one in pretty good condition. Paul terested in a parts bike within driv- this is the only thing that make the Duncan, [email protected]. ing distance. Also interested in any April 2009 www.vjmc.org 37 Classifieds Cl a s s i f i e d s

Suzuki GS1100E. In good condi- the later YL1E tank is the same. TN, [email protected]. thing to offer please contact me. tion. I love these bikes and will be A tank needing paint and even Mike Buttinger, mike.buttinger@ willing to pick up. Kirk Johnson, re-chroming is okay, but must be For 1979 Yamaha XS1100, need cmsnl.com. 260-622-1358, Fort Wayne, IN, dent-free. Willing to pay a very fair two OEM keys. Number 3937, [email protected]. price for a good tank. John LeB- or OEM key blanks with rubber Honda seats. Seats of any condi- lanc, 303-229-7737, Dickinson, molded top. Also owners manual tion — restored. Seats of any con- o h a t s u ND, [email protected]. for 1979 Special. Harold Lambert, dition to be restored and covered T 601-607-3375, MS, xs1100e@ like new. Call for more information. For 1960s Tohatsu 125cc single, For 1966 Yamaha YDS3 250cc, bellsouth.net. Rodney Langford, 662-315-0769, need a taillight lens. Also looking Amory, MS, rodneysoldhondas@ information. I’m considering the For 1984-’85 Yamaha RZ350 Y/B, purchase of what appears to be a for Suzuki X5 and X6 parts. Lee bellsouth.net. late 1950s or early 1960s 125cc Lahue, 450-538-8295, Quebec, looking for body parts. Must be in single. Of course, it’s missing the Canada, [email protected]. ex. condition. Byron Belcher, 410- 827-5798, Eastern Shore, MD, , headlight/speedom- 1966 Yamaha YDS3-C Big Bear eter unit, seat and a side cover. No [email protected]. Scrambler. Looking to purchase doubt that’s why this bike is for sale. For 1987 Yamaha YSR50, Any advice on parts availability (or one like I had in high school. Jack if any- warning to stay away from it) will be Ditmar, 616-405-5519, IA, jackdit- one has a good gas tank for this appreciated. Peter Hunn, Central [email protected]. bike let me know. Red and white NY, [email protected]. but color does not matter. Very little 1973 Yamaha RD60. Looking for or no rust, please. James Meridi- 1960s Tohatsu RunPet Sport bike with blue tank, white stripe. eth, 615-804-8838, Gallatin, TN, 50cc. Non-runners OK. Tom Ko- Only bike need to complete my ’73 [email protected]. lenko, 770-427-4820, Atlanta, GA, Yamaha collection. Steve Smead, [email protected]. 805-200-7411, CA, stsmead@ gmail.com. Miscellaneous For 1976-’77 Yamaha YZ80, look- i t e m s w a n t e d Ya m a h a ing for a rebuildable engine. If anyone has one or knows some- Japanese NOS mopeds and mo- For 1966 Yamaha YL1 100cc, I’m one who does let me know. James torcycles from the ‘60s and ‘70s looking for a gas tank. I believe Meridieth, 615-804-8838, Gallatin, for our showroom. If you have any-

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