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16 Vintage Motorcycle Days report Pictorial of the annual mega-show.

Features 10 Barber preview 32 Flipping for fun What to expect at the fifth annual event. One club turns used bikes into projects with profits. 12 The webmaster goes analog What’s up with things at vjmc.org? 34 Show report Road America welcomes VJMC 14 Show report in Wisconsin. The VJMC/WOW show in Atlanta. 35 YA-1 20 Show report Help sought sourcing parts on VJMC Show and Shine in Washington. rare Yami.

22 Cafe rescue 36 CanGun spray helper TLC for a Suzuki GT550 Ease up on that trigger finger.

24 Show report 38 Club board meeting minutes Six pages of beautiful concours bikes What are the VJMC directors in SoCal. working on? 30 How not to ... Take care when trailering your bikes.

Departments 4 President’s letter 8 Tech Q&A 6 Letters, news and miscellany 40 Classifieds

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Justin Davies of Niagara Falls, Ontario, rides his No. 412 Honda CB750F during Saturday morning practice at the AMA’s Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. More VMD coverage starts on page 16.

August 2010 www.vjmc.org 3 PRESIDENT’S LETTER

VJMC magazine August 2010 Vol. 31, No. 4

President Take a minute ... to read the minutes Hal Johnson e were a bit hesitant to publish the de- lia, the budget and 402-660-6710 [email protected] tailed minutes from our Face-to-Face financial issues, and meeting of your national board of direc- even the name of our Editor W Brendan Dooley tors, held in Phoenix in March. After all, who would magazine, (which [email protected] want to sit and read that kind of detail when there is currently does not Art Director so much that needs to get done in the garage? But have a name). I Rhonda Cousin in the end, we thought it would be a good idea in think we’ll put to- the long run because we feel compelled to provide gether some sort of a “name the magazine” contest Classified ads Gary Gadd all of our VJMC members with the information as soon as we can come up with a suitable prize. 817-284-8195 in order to encourage a sense of ownership in the So stay tuned on this one; we’ll put a notice in the [email protected] organization. magazine when we have the details finalized. Display Ad Director/ As the minutes show (pages 38-39), we dis- The minutes go into detail about many more West Coast Rep Bob Billa cussed a wide range of topics at this meeting and things that were discussed, but the minutes cannot 760-636-3288 made some good decisions that will positively impact describe to you perhaps the greatest benefit of our [email protected] the VJMC for years to come. The issue of insur- Face-to-Face meetings. This is the only time that Mountain States Rep ance was probably the longest discussion of the the members of the national board of directors actu- Hal Johnson weekend, and it put the process in motion for us to ally have discussions with us all in the same room. 402-660-6710 [email protected] purchase a general liability policy before the event We live in places all over the country, from Florida season was in full swing. I’ll provide some details to Washington, and many points in between. This Central States Rep Volunteer Needed regarding our policy in the President’s column for meeting provides an extremely valuable forum from the next issue. which to manage the affairs of the organization. We Northeast Rep Our magazine editor extraordinaire, Brendan get more accomplished, and more decisions made, Volunteer Needed Dooley’s report in Phoenix on magazine-related is- in this annual meeting than we do in many of our Southeast Rep sues inspired the board of directors to provide some monthly conference calls combined. It is money Louise McCarthy-Dutton 954-993-3993 financial incentive to those who wish to contribute well invested, and will continue to be a forum for [email protected] an interesting article to the magazine. If memory forward momentum of the VJMC. Membership Director serves me right, I believe there is a $50 pay-off Bill Granade for the submission and subsequent publishing of 813-961-3737 a feature-length article with photos. Sounds like Hal Johnson, [email protected] a good deal! President There was interesting discussion about rega- Mission statement: The purpose of this organization is to promote the preservation, restoration and enjoyment of vintage Japanese i n t a g e a p a n e s e o t o r c y c l e l u b b o a r d m e m b e r s motorcycles (defined as those 20 years V J M C old and older, until 2011. We will embrace 1990 until then). The VJMC also will President: Hal Johnson Classified Ads Director: Gary Gadd Board members at large: promote the sport of motorcycling and camaraderie of motorcyclists 402-660-6710 3721 Holland St everywhere. [email protected] North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Lloyd Blythe 817-284-8195 [email protected] © 2010, Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America, Vice President, and [email protected] an IRS-approved Not-for-profit 501(c) Commercial Ads Director: David Hellard (7) corporation. All rights reserved. Bob Billa PR Director: Roger Smith [email protected] No part of this document may be re- 760-636-3288 4525 Hillview Shores Drive produced or transmitted in any form [email protected] Clarkston, MI 48348 Tom Kolenko without permission. 248-628-6262 [email protected] The VJMC magazine is published six Treasurer: Bill Granade [email protected] times per year, in February, April, June, 13309 Moran Drive Bill Moore August October and December. The views and opinions expressed in let- Tampa, FL 33618 Secretary: Randy Mayes [email protected] ters or other content are those of the 813-961-3737 [email protected] author and do not necessarily represent [email protected] or Jack Stein VJMC policy. The VJMC accepts no [email protected] Webmaster: [email protected] liability for any loss, damage or claims occurring as a result of advice given Jon Radermacher in this publication or for claims made [email protected] Jim Townsend by advertisers of products or services [email protected] in this publication. 4 www.vjmc.org August 2010 No one lays down chrome like us!

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CL72 inspiration for CL77 work I didn’t know how you did it, but now I had to perfection, our dreams of youth can go on, proof that what I wanted to do was possible. I’ve pushing us to achieve our own projects that When I was 12, four guys in the neighbor- read that article and looked at those pictures a currently collect dust in the garage. hood had CL77s. They would ride from one thousand times since then. When the June 2010 Thank you. friend’s house to the next. We’d follow on our VJMC magazine with the CL72 update hit my bicycles and try to catch a glimpse of the bikes Doug Mitchel desk yesterday, all work came to an abrupt halt. as they were parked for a short time. At the time It just blew me away! I thought they were just the coolest thing on the VJMC bikes in Canada My project is just about done. I’ve en- road. About six years later I bought a used one In case you have some space in the letters closed a few pictures for you. I have polished and rode it for about a year, then I had to sell it section of the magazine, here are some pictures and chromed every nut, bolt and washer. I have to pay for college tuition. I clearly remember from the 25th Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Swap rebuilt every piece from top to bottom. I can’t how sad I was and to this day I can still picture Meet/Show ‘n’ Shine in Tsawwassen, British tell you how much I’ve enjoyed this project. In the new owner loading that bike into a van to a few weeks when complete I will have, quite take it away. literally, a brand new polished 1967 CL77. I’m Over the years I always thought it would very satisfied with the outcome of my first try have been real cool to own a brand new one. In at restoring something. December of 2008, I purchased a basket case When I saw the odometer picture of Roger’s with the thought of restoring it. I started to read, bike it prompted me to write and ask where to joined the VJMC, and studied all about the early go from here. It’s a question that has bothered Hondas. As I started to acquire the needed parts me for the last year and a half. Roger’s motor- and begin the restoration, I just kept thinking cycle is so beautiful, how do you ride it? My to myself how cool it would be to have a brand kids think I’m crazy if I put gas in the tank and new 1967 CL77. It became my guide through try to start mine! They don’t want me to use a the process. ‘brand new’ old motorcycle. Any advice? John Lupo Columbia, Canada. Pictured are Alex McLean with his CL72 admiration continued Best Japanese Yamaha Twin, I want to extend my thanks to VJMC and and my wife, Norma, at the VJMC table just Roger Smith for delivering the high quality before the doors opened. Also included is Tom machines featured in your publication. It is to Nelson’s Honda Trail 55. men like Smith who we can credit our fondest Thanks. memories being reinforced with every beautiful Ambrose Knobel motorcycle he restores. I only wish I had the British Columbia, Canada When I saw Roger Smith’s CL72 on the time, money and energy to do the same. cover of the June 2009 issue I was blown away! By bringing these vintage machines back

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Quick tips on batteries, winterization and more By Jan ‘Dr. CBX’ Ringnalda the bike when it is not in use. Nothing will VJMC Technical Editor kill a battery faster than leaving it in a cold garage all winter. A flat battery will essentially In order to get more technical information be affected even more by cold weather, and into each issue, and be sure we’re covering you will be buying new batteries in the bike member needs as best as possible, we begin every year. I have a few bikes, they are all here a regular Tech Q&A column. Dr. Jan on battery tenders and they last well. Quick Ringnalda, known to many as Dr. CBX, is connect wires make this an easy hook up, and the VJMC’s new Technical Editor and will be an LED on the battery tender typically shows heading up this feature. Send your questions if the battery is holding good charge. for Jan to [email protected], and please put Tech Q&A in the subject line. To all those who expressed interest in the position, my hard, it’s possible to put it in a parts cleaner apologies that I could not reply to all due bath, or diesel fuel, although this can cause the What design differences render identi- to the volume of inquiries. — Ed. rubber to ‘swell’ and become too soft. Usually cal bore and jet size two-stroke and there is no subsitute for new lines. Q: four-stroke carburetors to be non- Winterization of a tank: I’ve heard interchangeable? some guys say they simply drain the Q:tank for winter and run the carbs out of What should a buyer look for when The difference between a two-stroke and four-stroke engine is intake velocity. gas. Others say no, fill the tank with gas and purchasing a vintage Japanese bike? Stabil, but try and start it every two weeks. Q: A: Two-stroke engines have lower veloc- Or I’ve heard it said to drain the tank but Typically the key is originality, and ity, so the needle jet has a half-moon-shaped spray a little WD-40 in the tank to keep it knowledge. If you are familiar with hood protruding into the venturi to produce from rusting. What’s a guy to do? A: the type of bike you are looking to buy, a low-pressure area that aids in drawing the then you already know the typical problem fuel up through the needle jet. Four-stroke Well, in my experience, the defini- areas. If not, join the club which covers the carbs need to atomize the fuel more than a tion of winterization is key. Normal bike you’re looking for and ask questions on two-stroke carb because so much of the fuel A:winterization (i.e. just a few months) the club forum or at club meetings. People shears along the intake port and separates from the mixture stream. Four-stroke carbs of non-use, means filling the gas tank with that have vintage bikes love to talk about the fuel, adding Stabil or SeaFoam, and draining key aspects of the bike, so there is a wealth have more jets and finer adjustment screws, the carburetors. If the bike is to be stored for of information out there. Use it. Fasteners, plus they usually are equipped with an ac- a long time, I would put diesel fuel into the original exhausts, seats, paintwork, etc.; each celerator pump. tank as well as the carbs, and leave it stored bike has its difficulties, and the club members with diesel fuel for an extended period if know all about them. Steer away from owners necessary. When you want to start the bike who don’t seem to know anything about the Has anyone figured out a way to re- again, drain all the diesel, including the carbs, bike, since they probably know more than pair the rubber diaphrams on C-V refill with fresh fuel and all the rubber should they let on and they have their own reasons Q: carburetors? be in good shape (no leaks because every for selling it. seal in the carb has dried out). I do not know of anyone that repairs these diaphragms; they would need to I try to keep my batteries charged, A: be vulcanized with rubber and would Is it possible to “re-condition” rubber but it always seems that I buy a new always leave a weak spot at the repair for lines and hoses that have gotten hard Q: battery every year for every motor- future problems. If it is a common carb, places Q:or brittle with age? cycle. What’s a good way to extend the life like K&L or other aftermarket suppliers may have the part you need If you are in a club, of a 6V and 12V battery, other than ride the This is difficult to say, it depends on bike every day? you can approach manufacturers and see it how bad it is. If the rubber is really the part can be re-manufactured or replace- A: solid and breaks when you touch it --- There is only one right answer for this ment parts made to fit. ● no, there is no resurrecting it. Aging and heat question. Check the electrolyte level, are tough on these parts. If the rubber is just A: and keep a battery charger/tender on 8 www.vjmc.org August 2010 We will combine shipping! Phone orders, take 10% off listed price: 858.259.6969 For dealer discount, fax your needs with your sales permit to: 760.591.4118 SHOW REPORT Seeking 100 top-notch VJMs for Barber Vintage Festival display By Tom Kolenko VJMC board member

The VJMC has been invited by the famous Barber Vintage Motor- cycle Museum to again provide the major display of vintage Japanese motorcycles at the Fifth Annual Barber Vintage Festival Oct. 8-10 in Birmingham, Ala. We have been given the same premier space as last year, just inside the track entrance on the left. Everyone attending the weekend event passes by our display booths and is invited to vote in the People’s Choice VJMC bike show on Saturday. Our goal this year is 100 high-quality original vintage Japanese motorcycle entries participating in the Saturday show.

We need your stock, original or restored vintage Japanese motorcycles for this show. Good clean, original early machines from Yamaha, Bridgestone, Tohatsu, Marusho, Yamaguchi, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Honda are sought. Variety and quality are the Barber Festival goals; more than 25 trophies will be awarded. The Barber folks again will provide two free weekends passes to each of the pre-registered VJMC members who bring display bikes. The Barber Vintage Festival folks have provided this rare and generous benefit to ours members since its start and we thank them for their continued support. Display bikes need to be pre-registered through me by Sept. 11 to qualify for the free admission package ([email protected] or 770- 427-4820). Email your complete contact info, mailing address, bikes you want entered and photos of them to get pre-registered. You must send an email photo of the bikes you will bring, unless you have displayed these approved bikes in years past; all new entries must have photos. High quality “drive-in” bike show entries are not eligible for the free ticket deal, but very welcome in the show. Camping is available at the track or make your hotel reservations early since many places will sell out of rooms. This is a beautiful facility and an action-packed weekend filled with vintage bike displays, AHRMA road racing, motocross, trials, stunt flying and air show, big vintage swap meet, charity VJMC pancake breakfast on Saturday, and maybe even a VJMC parade lap on the track on Sunday. Best of all, the world’s best and largest motorcycle museum with more than 1,000 fantastic motorcycles on display is just 100 yards from our booth. Come and be a part of it. ● Volunteers are needed to help setup, score the bike show, work the membership booth, sell regalia and help make this event bigger and better. Please contact Tom Kolenko to volunteer and get on the work schedule. For more info: www.barbermuseum.org [email protected] 10 www.vjmc.org August 2010 6th Annual BARBER

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s I write this article, it’s been about six months since the new VJMC Awebsite launched. I can honestly say that over 110,000 hits later, it has been well received. The previous site was a monster to maintain at over 225 pages. The new version is now just a bit under 80 pages. We elimi- nated some features that were out of date, reorganized some of the existing features, and added some new ones. I want to thank all the members who sent kind emails to me regarding the launch; they are greatly appreci- ated. I also want to thank all the people who sent in suggestions for improvement. Many were implemented with the most popular being increasing the contrast of the type on the screen. I would like to highlight a few things: The hottest subject line in my inbox during the initial months was “I can’t log in.” About a week before the launch date, we sent out an email to all members with an email address on file indicating how to convert your old login credentials to the new ones, but we got a lot of bounce backs from only) and establish a password. Once this is this old system, it would take a novice just a retired email addresses. We understand that complete, you will never need to do it again. few minutes to hack into our member records email addresses come and go and the new New members who signed up online after and wreak havoc. Simply stated, it had to website allows you not only to update your Jan. 19, 2010, had their credentials automati- go. You’ll find that using your email and a email address, but your other contact info as cally generated when they completed their robust password is very similar to Amazon. well. We want to make sure you stay connected registration. Once you have a username and com, BikeBandit.com and others. with the club. However, this requires that you password, you can always click on “Update One of the new features we added to the be able to access the site and I know there Profile” after you log in. It is here you that site was the custom YouTube video playlist. are some out there who have yet to convert you can change your contact info and your The link to this is available on the left side of their old credentials. This is all you need to password as well – remember that it is case- nearly any page on the site. We handpicked do: When you go to vjmc.org, enter your sensitive! scores of YouTube videos that feature VJMs. last name and member ID in the windows Some people were unhappy that we We are always looking for more, so if you “email” and “password” respectively. This switched to a more robust login system. One have some suggestions, email webmaster@ will redirect you to a page where you enter of the prime reasons we updated the website vjmc.org. One thing that is great about the your first and last name, email address on file, was so that members could update their contact videos is that some feature sound of the bikes your member ID and the state/province you info easily. Getting access to your own contact running. Unless you go to a rally or event, live in. If you don’t have an email address info required that we modernize the security you’re never going to get to hear what some on file, leave this field blank. Providing your around it. Using a last name and member ID of these sound like. Why reminisce about your information is entered correctly, your mem- had little security about it at all, especially old favorite with only your eyes? Double your ber record will be retrieved and you can edit since some members openly advertised their pleasure with some multimedia! your contact info, select a username (email member ID numbers on other websites. Using Another new feature is the “Tech Experts 12 www.vjmc.org August 2010 Network.” Here we have an be made using the online form available through the link at the top ongoing list of experts who of the calendar page. Please indicate that you are a member when have volunteered to field you make the request. We know that a lot of members and field reps questions from members re- get out there and do stuff with their VJMs and we will post your garding specific makes and/ event if it’s a half dozen of you getting together for coffee or five or models of bikes and more. dozen of you having a cookout, giving away awards, and signing Some of the volunteers are up new members. experts with carbs and some Some of the changes in the new website were not just about are experts in photograph- features. You’ll notice now that there are no more ads on the home ing bikes. We hope you find page. We thought this to be somewhat distracting on our previous this members-only resource home pages and there are now only banner ads on the calendar valuable and helpful when page and member’s menu page (the second and third most popular bringing your VJM back to pages on the site). Some of you may not know that we give deep life. Additionally, we have discounts to advertisers who have been VJMC members for more gathered all of our online than a year. Also, if you purchase at least six months of advertising technical articles into one in this magazine, you’ll get a free commercial link on the web site place and you can select for the same length of time. If you are interested, email advertise@ those from a simple menu. vjmc.org or [email protected]. These “Tech Tip” articles As for the rest of the goodies, I would invite you to check out range from maintenance to repair to custom tools. the site on your own and discover all it has to offer. Don’t forget One of the recent changes that occurred after the site was launched that we have digital back issues of the magazine all the way back to in January is the VJMC calendar. In previous times, we would post 2002! If you have any problems logging into the site or establishing just about anything that might have vintage motorcycles involved. your website credentials, please do not hesitate to email me and I However, the board of directors has agreed that the VJMC calendar will be more than happy to assist. We here at the VJMC hope that should first focus on events where the VJMC will be officially pres- you enjoy our website, our magazine and our events. ent and then focus second on other events where vintage Japanese Back to the computer… motorcycles will be involved. All calendar entry requests should

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Best of show 1971 Honda SL100, Greg Murray

Best original Honda 1st: 1981 C70, Jim Hutchins 2nd: 1994 Shadow, Greg Thomas

Best original Yamaha 1st: 1973 RD350, Chris Privateer 2nd: 1968 DT1, Ed Turner

Best original Suzuki 1st: 1974 GT185, Courtney Allant 2nd: 1982 GS1100G, John Rose

Best original Kawasaki 1st: 1983 KZ750, Dennis Rodriquez 2nd: 1972 G4TR, Bill Ristau

Best modified street bike 1980 CB400S, Robert Clark

14 www.vjmc.org August 2010 drawings and answers all telephone inquiries. WOW owner, Guido Adriaenssens, continues to support this effort with his own merchan- dise prizes for entries that made a special statement in his riding past. WOW also provides hot dogs and sodas for the day and this year added WOW hats and T-shirts. Hopefully, you can join us next year to scope out the bargains, trailer queens and show stoppers at the 9th annual show. ●

August 2010 www.vjmc.org 15 SHOW REPORT

MissNice a year to ofbe VMD, back miss at a lotMid-Ohio By Brendan Dooley VJMC editor

16 www.vjmc.org August 2010 t was a long few years, but July 2010 from riding to racing to restoring. The infield marked my return to the AMA’s Vintage was chock-full of club tents, the bike show, IMotorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car a small corral and plenty of food. Elsewhere at the nearby Ashland County fairgrounds. Course in Lexington, Ohio. Man, was I glad you could find new and vintage Husqvarnas For the club, “we were blessed with a to be back! After four years of getting there (marque of the year), plenty of parts, runners, lot of help in the swap meet area and I don’t every year to take in all the sights, sounds no-title junk bikes, mud pits and more in the think there were any problems in the infield (and smells) of the event, it was a brutal few swap meet, and test ride a new model from any booth either,” said Jim Townsend, VJMC board years to be away. of several manufacturers in attendance. member and past president. “I don’t think there I was disappointed to find on Saturday And if all that wasn’t enough, the AMA had was ever a time when we had less than three that one of the highlights for me, the vintage you covered with vintage road racing, vintage or four people at the swap meet set-up. That motorcycle auction, was no more. But, as always, and “post”-vintage motocross, hare scrambles, made for a fun time socializing. there was plenty of other stuff to check out trials competitions and vintage dirttrack racing “Since I had just gotten a bunch of new For more info: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/news/story.asp?id=2096

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18 www.vjmc.org August 2010 banners, we had them strung all across the back of all the canopies plus we had a central table with the VJMC table cover. We were easily noticed and signed up a pretty fair number of new members.” Beyond the VJMC booths, others noticed a con- tinued strong showing of Japanese bikes and parts during the event. “When we rode through the Swap Shop, it was evident that Japanese and import motorcycles and parts have taken over VMD,” said Roger Smith, VJMC PR Director. “I was with AMCA Vice President Del Schumacher, who had not been to Mid-Ohio for eight years. As a Harley and Indian enthusiast, he was shocked at how few booths had American bike parts anymore.” ●

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August 2010 www.vjmc.org 19 SHOW REPORT Inaugural VJMC Show and Shine in the Pacific Northwest

By Mike Ashford number of non-members showed up with VJMC board member their vintage bikes and I ended up recruit- ing four of them into our club. he day turned out sunny and for Some of the highlights included member those of us in the Pacific North’wet Randy Rietman’s really clean, unrestored Twho have endured a spring filled barn-find ’62 CA77 Dream and a cute little with cold, rainy day after cold, rainy day; ’67 CM91. Both bikes sported original paint that was reason enough to celebrate. We that looked brand new. John Redington had 30 or so VJMC members showing more was there with his wife, Linnai, and they than 60 bikes at member Ron Orr’s Hin- had a beautiful pair of CA77s; a red ’67 shaw Motorcycle Store on June 26. with a red-and-white seat and a gorgeous Ron Orr with his ’57 Dream, ’58 Benly, Hinshaw’s is a multi-brand dealership black ’69 with Buco hard bags. The bags ’61 CB92R, and ’57 Meguro. carrying Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, KTM, were color matched and sported dual bullet- and Victory, located in Auburn, Wash. One shaped taillight lenses. I brought my purple thing that makes this dealership stand out ’75 Kawasaki H2C, and was asked to fire is that Ron has a balcony overlooking the it up so the crowd could see the smoke showroom floor with more than 30 pristine and hear that unmistakable big-bore two- vintage bikes on display and the majority of stroke sound. them are VJMs. As you walk down this row Ron Orr brought out a number of bikes of motorcycles, you find yourself saying, from his amazing collection. A real crowd “I had one of these; I sure wish I would pleaser was his silver ’79 Honda CBX. Ron have kept it,” or “God, I really wanted fired it up and did a number of ‘spirited’ one of these when I was a kid,” or “Wow, runs down his dealership’s private road, to I want this one!” the delight of the crowd. He brought it up Members started arriving soon after I to redline through three gears a few times Mt. Rainier forms a perfect backdrop to our got our booth set up around 9:30 a.m. with and the sound of those six megaphone pipes first Show and Shine. the majority of bikes lined up by 11 a.m. Ron was amazing. Inspired, I hopped on my H2C took the opportunity of our Show and Shine and did a few runs to redline myself. to have a week-long open house culminat- The mechanical stars of the show ing with our vintage show. On Saturday, he were four unobtainium vintage bikes: a provided hot dogs and beverages to one and ’57 Dream ME 250, a ’58 JC58 125 Benly all, so we were well taken care of. Because J, a ’61 CB92R 125 and a ’57 Meguro 250. of the open house, walk-in traffic was good The Dream and the Benly were essentially and we had many admiring onlookers. A copies of German NSUs, right down to the

John Redington’s two Honda Dreams.

A couple of nice Yamaha 650 twins.

Randy Reitman with his CA77 and The author with his ’75 Kawasaki H2C. CM91. Ron Orr, owner of Hinshaw’s, and the author, manning the VJMC booth.

Ron Orr’s ’57 Dream.

Amal carburetors, except the carbs get to know one another, see what are stamped Japan; that’s right, Japa- each of us are riding, and, of course, nese Amal’s. All of these bikes are talk motorcycles. Ron and I were ex- in Ron’s collection. He fired up the tremely pleased with the turnout and ’57 Dream for all of us to hear and enthusiasm for this event. So stay we were all able to get up close and tuned for the date of the second an- personal with these four bikes that are nual Hinshaw’s VJMC Show and usually roped off in some museum Shine. ● display. Pretty cool. Things wound down about 3 p.m. This was the first VJMC show held in the Northwest and provided A group looks on as Ron Orr discusses his an opportunity for our members to ’79 CBX.

August 2010 www.vjmc.org 21 RESCUED Rescue of a cafe racer By Eric Vonwiller

I finally have my old stinker, Pepe Le Pew, a 1972 Suzuki GT550, together how I want it ... well, almost. There are always things to do better. Peppy was on its way to the salvage yard in 2006. It was pretty pitiful; when I met the previous owner, the engine didn’t want to start at all, and finally I got it running, but only barley on one cylinder. With its huff- ing and puffing, I bough it for a salvage price and gave him about half the money he originally wanted.

Peppy wasn’t in that bad of shape from a paint standpoint, but there were several aesthetic issues that had to be taken care of. It also lacked a front fender, one of the items the guys in the ‘70s took off to give motorcycles a more racy look (theory of less wind resistance and better cool- ing) and therefore this is also part of its name GT550 Cafe Racer. In Europe in the ‘70s, they were racing from one motorcycle hang-out to the next one, and I sure can remember this; living at that time in Austria, I was in it. After bringing Peppy home in July 2006, it didn’t take too long and I had it looking and running decent, but it was far from perfect. I rode Peppy a lot for the rest of the year and truly enjoyed it and the the sound, the smell and the feel ... nothing compares to such old bikes. In spring of 2007, I had a bit of an emotional cri- sis and a young fellow, Gavin, had fallen in love with the bike and asked me to sell it to him. I did in March 2007. This was Gavin’s first motorcycle; I did warn him that the 35-year-old motorcycle would require tender loving care to keep it going. But, whatever I said, he

22 www.vjmc.org August 2010 still wanted it. About nine months passed by and I realized how much I really missed that old bike. It was like I had given away my rescue animal that I had brought back to life. In October 2007, I contacted Gavin who admitted that Peppy needed way more attention than he was able to give. We came to an amicable agreement and I gave him his money back and I was so happy to bring Peppy back home. In 2008 I did some relative minor engine work and the bike ran better and faster than ever. I had soo much fun that I admit today, pressure, I didn’t care much “how good it ran,” all I wanted was a I took it too much to its limits. For example, by mid-year 2008 at running engine. After the engine transplant was complete, I realized a meeting with more modern two-stroke friends, I passed those what damage the outside storage had done to it; the engine would double-the-horsepower motorcycles uphill through curves, and they not idle properly, and was very difficult to drive in lower rpm. were baffled how this was even possible. However, Peppy was drivable again, and I planned to build a Well, today I see it as a blessing that something happened to new engine that would be upgraded with better parts and also my slow me down: in late September 2008 a major engine failure oc- own much better knowledge that I had gained over the time working curred (piston rod bearing exploded) that was undoubtedly my own with these motorcycles. fault. It took until February 2010 to put that new upgraded engine But, I wanted to go to a classic motorcycle meeting with it in into the bike. After working out the last bugs, I could finally con- October, so I took the risk to buy a used engine from a fellow in South centrate on finishing up some of the cosmetic issues that I wanted Carolina who had said it was running, but what he didn’t tell me was to address for a long time. that he had stored it outside for a while. Anyway, I was under time Peppy finally received a custom front fender, so that I can drive back home if I am caught in rain without getting totally soaked. It took me a long time to find a fender that was not just something; I thought I needed one that would fit good to this style motorcycle and not be too modern. I finally found one in a salvage yard that looked right, but I had to do some modifications to make it fit properly. I also installed a new classic style chrome taillight that replaced the old cheap version previous owners had installed. I feel the new one fits the Cafe Racer style. After I was finally finished, just before midnight on a Sunday night, I sat down on a chair and looked across the room at Peppy like a mother would look at her child. What may be an ugly GT550 to you, is the most beautiful little rescued bike to me. ●

August 2010 www.vjmc.org 23 SHOW REPORT VJMs account for nearly half of Concours bike spots By Bill McClennen came to the event. In all, 43 motorcycles out as a radio station contest giveaway. It VJMC SoCal Field Rep were on the north lawn for a spectacular ended up in a pennysaver, where it was event. To enhance the showing of each purchased in 1989 by Bill “Mr Honda” The Dana Point (Calif.) Concours motorcycle, custom platforms were crafted Silver who got it going. It was purchased d’Elegance on June 27 was a great showcase from solid oak and trimmed in African a couple of months later by Scott, who of vintage motorcycles on the lawn at the mahogany and presented to each exhibi- thoroughly detailed it to its current standard. beautiful St. Regis hotel, just above the tor, with a gold plaque attached to com- The bike is now completely “original” links of the Monarch Beach Golf Course. memorate the event. down to its Bridgestone tires front and Although this show to benefit the Mary and It began with three Hondas from the rear, has an unrestored seat and an unused Dick Allen Diabetes center at Hoag Hospital Edwards family, in fact 16 Hondas showed, original tool kit. and the Ocean Institute has been held at followed by four Kawasakis. Due to the different venues in it’s 28 year history, the fact this was the first time for motorcycles last three were at the St. Regis hotel. For on the concours, the event was not judged, 2010, the board of directors decided to but participation ribbons were awarded. add vintage motorcycles to the setting, a Some highlights about the bikes: definite enhancement for the 5,000 people Scott Sylvester brought in his 1965 that came out. Honda C100 Super Cub 50. He also has a I was asked to assemble a few VJMs Sunbeam Tiger that was entered into the car to round out the show; 20 Japanese bikes show. This mostly unrestored CA100 started

Randall Baselt’s 1963 Honda CR72.

VJMC VP Bob Billa with son Jeff’s 1971 Honda CL450. 24 www.vjmc.org August 2010 Michael DiSabatino’s Edward Brown’s 1979 Kawasaki 1000LTD. 1971 Honda CB750F.

Tim Ford brought his dream Honda 90s, one for riding two- makes the bike very unique. up and one with solo thoughts in mind. The blue 1965 Honda Richard Varner’s Kawasaki Mach III shares garage space with C200 is a Canadian model. His black 1965 Honda C200 is a two beautiful Brit bikes. Richard has been collecting motorcycles Japanese-market model that around the 1969-’70 era, because he felt it was possibly brought over was a turning point for the entire industry. by someone in the military. The British machines were at the end of their The bike has Winkers and ki- development, and the Japanese machines were lometers on the speedometer, at the beginning of their ascendancy. The which were not available on Honda has been written about extensively bikes in the U.S. The solo seat and was designed along Honda’s practice of

Cory Edwards’ 1977 Honda CB55F Super Sport.

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Michael Clifton’s 1969 Honda CT90.

Chris Lagaris’ 1973 Kawasaki H1 Mach III.

four-stroke engines of mild tune and extreme convenience. The tion of the Mach III: Mach III represented the other side of Japanese manufacturers, • The first multi-cylinder two stroke. (Suzuki, Yamaha, Bridgestone, Hodaka) that focused on high • The first electronic ignition. performance two-strokes. It made up for kick-starting and disc • One of the very first oil injection systems. brakes by outperforming anything around. • Groundbreaking acceleration and performance. Kawasaki managed several milestones with the introduc- The Mach III generated more horsepower out of 500cc (60

Sven Sanburg’s 1969 Honda CB350.

Michael DiSabatino’s 1980 Kawasaki K2.

26 www.vjmc.org August 2010 Michael Clifton’s 1977 Honda XL75. Robert Cantarini’s 1965 Honda CL77.

bhp claimed), than many 650cc four-strokes, and weighed less for small scooters and small displacement machines, they were by far. The handling and stopping were nothing to note, but no also a sign of performance and serious transportation. one cared about slowing down anyway. The ignition and oil Varner’s bike is from the first year of production in 1969. The injection won over many converts to two-stroke power. It set original bikes came in two colors, white and gray. The bike is all the tone for Japanese performance in the decades to come; no original parts, but has been repainted. He acquired it three years longer were the Japanese manufacturers just to be considered ago at auction and went through the entire machine, rebuilding carbs and replacing the ignition with original parts.

Perry Edwards’ 1977 Honda Trail 70.

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In a case where opposites attract, Dave and Heather Tonkiss Scott Harrison’s 1979 CBX Super Sport saga is appropriately came riding in on a 1979 Honda CBX and a 1974 Rickman named “From barn find to Concours.” Scott found this bike, Triumph, respectively. The CBX was found and rescued out which came with a twin (almost), in the San Diego Bike Trader of a dealership impound yard by a coworker, after the owner magazine a year ago. He negotiated for the bone-stock ‘79 bike, walked away from repair expenses. Dave is the third owner. In which only had 12,000 miles on it. The 79-year-old owner, who order to put this back to stock 1979 showroom condition, many was a championship drag racer from Australia, had it stored in NOS components were obtained to replace missing items. Most the loft of an old barn for 20 years. After Scott spent over two of the paint and finish is OEM original. hours talking about motorcycles and race cars with him, a price was set and off he went with the prized possession. The guy made Scott promise to come back after he got it running, so he could hear the sound of the 6-into-1 performance exhaust. It took Harrison and a local shop, North County Motor- cycles in Escondido, Calif., almost a year to rebuild the bike. He also had to replace the cracked rear cowl and add a chrome handrail. The goal was to have the bike ready for the Dana Point concours. “I ride ‘em, I don’t hide ‘em,” Harrison said.

David Tonkiss’ 1979 Honda CBX.

Perry Edwards’ 1974 Honda CB750F. 28 www.vjmc.org August 2010 Steve Davenport is the second owner of this 1963 Honda 250 Scrambler. (One number difference between frame and engine.) It was crashed by his neighbor Jerry in 1967. The frame was straightened and the rest of the parts were put into three boxes that sat in the rafters for a very long time. Steve, who previously had a ‘64 250 Scrambler, recognized what the parts were. After 15 years of negotiations, Jerry finally gave it up for $200. After one year, it ran like a charm and has been used every weekend since 2005. Next year’s event is scheduled for June 26. There will be room for a few more bikes and judging of your vintage bike will be the order of the day. Keep it original and come on down. Tim Ford, Richard Varner, David Tonkiss, Scott Harrison, Steve Davenport and Scott Sylvester con- tributed this report. ●

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How Not To ... load a bike on a trailer By Mike Fitterling

I thought I had finally gotten the bike running correctly. After a strength, and push and pull the bike up the slope until the weight nice long evening of BBQ near home, and after having taken long was over the wheels, then push just a bit farther and the deck would a break from the beer drinking, I got ready to ride home; now on a level out, and you could push the bike forward in to its chock. Then trouble-free bike. Andrea loaded up our five-year-old and fired up in the proper position, someone holds the bike upright, while the the car. I started the CB350, donned my helmet and gear, and put ‘er other pins the deck to the tongue again and then attaches the straps. in gear. Andrea followed me down the now-dark back road and on That’s it, pretty simple, and then off you go, bike in tow. That’s how toward home. it is supposed to go. Things were going swimmingly, with the 41-year-old bike now Unfortunately I had not taken into account a couple things. First, humming along under me and the road passing quickly under my that it was night and pitch dark, and I had forgotten the importance of headlight. Then it happened; there goes the left cylinder, again. I was picking up a flashlight when I went to get the trailer. Second, it now not too worried; the bike had always gotten being well into the night, the wooden me home running like that before, and I deck had been covered by a nice slick only had a couple miles to go. covering of evening dew. On top of that, Then the right side went. my state of mind of being frustrated once There was no traffic, other than An- again with my efforts to restore this bike drea, behind me, and I pull it over off the were not aiding in my clear thinking and road. Andrea stopped behind me. Here the neither was having a young, unhappy, shoulder was very narrow and sloped; it child in the car. was hard for me to get the bike to balance I managed in the dark to get the on its side stand, but I managed. We were pin out of the trailer while working in in ankle to knee-deep grass. The shoulder an invisible cloud of exhaust from the went about three feet from the pavement car’s pipe blowing right into my face. where it sloped suddenly into a ditch, filled The tail end of the deck went down. I with deeper grasses and weeds. Directly walked back to the bike, and cursing below us, was a drainage pipe coming under my breath, moved it forward and out of the side of the hill and emptying managed to get the wheel onto the back into the ditch. of the titled trailer. I was on the left, the Andrea and I discussed what to do; road side, and Andrea was on the right, me thinking it was best for her to head home while I stay with the bike, the ditch side, and we each took hold and heaved the Honda up the and for her to retrieve my trailer and come back. Andrea, however, ramp, and just as planned, the deck tilted down and we rolled it to the was sure she would not be able to hitch up the trailer properly and front wheel chock. Andrea held the bike while I re-pinned the deck decided she would stay with the bike while Tess and I went to get the to the tongue. Nothing to it; I felt a bit better knowing we would all trailer. It would not be long, and she promised she would stay well be home in a few minutes, and tomorrow I could take my time and off the road while waiting. With no other options, I agreed, and Tess see what could be done about the motor. and I drove off in the car for home. I started the job of strapping the bike down at the front left side, The worst was over I thought when we returned, and I was more while Andrea stood at the right front side, on the wet deck holding concerned with what to do with the motor next, rather than the work the bike upright. I hadn’t gotten the strap up to the fork when I heard of loading the trailer. After all, I had done this plenty of times when Andrea squeal and I felt the bike leaning toward her. The deck had this or that experiment had failed with the bike, sometimes with help, become a slippery platform and Andrea was going down. I recall sometimes alone. The little flatbed tilt trailer had hauled countless loads telling her to jump, not wanting the bike to fall on her, but from then of hardwoods; when it was designated my official motorcycle carrier, on everything went in slow motion, like a bad movie effect. I built a stop at the forward end of the deck to keep from pushing the In time-suspended horror I watched the bike go over; it did a bike on and over the front. I had even made a little chock in which sickly elegant side somersault off the right side of the trailer. It was the front wheel could rest while I strapped the bike down with four like something alive, and when the handlebars and all their attachments ratchet straps that I always kept handy. and the saddle hit the ground three feet below, it bounced effortlessly The procedure was simple. Release the pin at the front of the over again to do yet another flip. The bike stopped exhausted in the deck which held the deck to the tongue, put some weight on the rear grass-filled ditch, on its side. of the deck, and the back would tilt to the ground, making a ramp When it fell, the Honda caught Andrea at the shin, and a huge out of the entire deck. You simply roll the bike up to the ramp, get- bruise was forming. I was cut on the shin by something right through ting the tire on far enough to hold the rear down, gather up all your my jeans, which were miraculously unscathed. At least were were 30 www.vjmc.org August 2010 the bike once more over the side, at least this time landing beside the How not to ... wheels and not 10 feet away in the ant-infested ditch. What’s your ‘How not to’ advice for club members? Once more, I hauled the bike back around, and this time we got it on the trailer and tied it down without incident. I got back in the Send your learning experiences to [email protected]. driver’s seat, seething with self contempt and discouragement, and lucky enough to still be standing. drove slowly away and toward our house. I quickly unpinned the trailer bed again and with invectives spew- At home, Andrea and Tess left me to my misery while I unhitched ing from my lips I walked down into the ditch. I tilted the bike back the trailer from the car and then re-parked in the driveway. Things upright and muttered, “That’s it! This is the end of my motorcycling were quiet in the house when I got in and stayed that way until sleep days!” I took a quick look at the stuff dangling off the handlebars overtook us. and then with adrenaline strength I yanked the bike back out of the The next day, I went out sheepishly to survey the damage in the ditch. Meanwhile, Andrea was standing beside me (in a nest of fire daylight. Mirrors and clutch and brake levers were dangling from the ants). I, too, could feel them crawling and biting under my pants’ handlebars like garish Christmas ornaments. I was surprised, however, legs. Andrea fled for her life, and I kept hauling the bike until it was that no major damage was done. There was a new small dent in the behind the trailer once more. fork cover that was cosmetic. Both the wheels and the fork were I was at the point of tears with discouragement by then. I got this undamaged. The handlebar was unbent and all the turn signals were bike for free, and I had hoped with some perseverance and hard work intact and working, except that the headlight and front turn signals I would be able to ride. I definitely was not in a financial position were now aiming in a new direction. The mounting ears were not then to simply buy a bike and ride. If I could not get this bike going, kinked or creased, though, and a simple pull back to alignment fixed I was not going to be a motorcyclist for the foreseeable future. And it. In the end, all that was needed was new handlebar switches, the now, having gotten to the point with the engine that it actually ran, levers still were unharmed because the attachment tabs for the levers I had, it seemed, innumerable new things to repair before I would sheared off, instead of the levers themselves. I am still discouraged even get back to where I was, which was still not a place that allowed and it took me a couple days to decide it was still worth the effort and me to ride. to pick up the phone and start calling salvage yards. In spite of my frustration, I couldn’t leave the bike there, and I Within a week I had procured the switches, and the work began didn’t know where to find an exorcist. We both got beside the bike anew, with me swearing that I would never load that bike onto a again and pushed it up the hill of the deck. The bed tilted down, and trailer again. ● this time Andrea was careful to keep her feet off the deck and held the bike, while I pinned the deck to the tongue once more. I stooped down into the exhaust again and fumbled in the pitch black under the VINTAGE KAWASAKI PARTS front of the trailer deck to pin it level. I called out to Andrea, “I got it!” and at that instant, the back of the deck tipped backwards and threw

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Flipping for fun … and profit

By Hal Johnson It sat in my shop for the next seven months, VJMC president collecting even more dust. One fall morning, as I was returning with a VJMC friend from s the founder of the local VJMC a small auto show in a neighboring town, I chapter in Omaha, Neb., my name was whining about getting stuck with this Aand contact information is posted worthless paper weight taking up too much on many of the fliers and communications room in my garage. That day, however, I media that get posted around our area. Sev- was whining to the right guy. Gerry was a eral years ago on a cold night in February, mechanic, and he had skills and tools of which I received a call from a fellow motorcyclist I had been unaware. in Lincoln (approximately an hour from my “Why don’t we part it out?” he asked. home in Omaha). He had gotten my name “What do you mean?” I said. from a flier we had handed out at the local “I mean, I’ll break it down to just the ABATE chapter annual motorcycle show. parts. You clean the parts, take pictures, and Way too much restoration to be a mon- He had a motorcycle that he didn’t want; sell the parts on eBay. We’ll split the income ey maker. Sold at a break-even price to he needed it out of his garage and asked if I from the auctions.” a fellow interested in keeping it. would come and get it. So one of my VJMC It didn’t take long for me to accept Gerry’s offer. I had marketing and copywriting expe- members and I drove down to Lincoln one rience, and was an experienced eBay seller, so I already had an account set up. Within a week, I was busy cleaning parts, taking pictures, writing descriptions, boxing up parts for shipping, and making money! That’s how A $600 purchase that I got started flipping motorcycles for profit. turned out nicely with a To date, I have brought in a little over $1,600 little detailing. Made a good profit. from the parts of that one motorcycle. In the beginning, we used the money to purchase more barn-find motorcycles. We continued to part them out and sell on eBay. But there was an accumulation problem. One day I stood back and took a look at our shop.

night and picked it up. It was a very neglected 1972 Suzuki GT750 “Water Buffalo” that was covered in dust and rust; a typical barn find, with one exception: it was complete and original. I suspected there might be some value in Bought from the original owner, who had parked it it, so we took it home. The following week, in 1986 with half a tank of during our VJMC chapter meeting, I offered it gas in it. Fabulous paint. to anybody who wanted to come to my house Two petcocks; double to pick it up. No takers. At each subsequent trouble. Sold it to a friend locally. monthly meeting, I continued to offer this bike up for free; just come and get it. But nobody was interested. I even offered to do- nate it to the club as a project bike, but we were already in the middle of the restoration of a 1970 Honda CL350, so there was no enthusiasm for another project bike. 32 www.vjmc.org August 2010 We had discovered a significant principal in our motorcycle parts business. It isn’t how much you make on any particular transaction that really gets you ahead; it is the speed of the transaction.

With all the emphasis on the speed of our transactions, it may lead you to believe that we turn a bike every couple of weeks. No, this is not the case. Our flipping of motorcycles has now progressed to where we actually purchase most of our motorcycles over the winter months when prices tend to be lower. We have to be selective if we are going to achieve our goal of doubling our investment in each bike. The bikes are then restored over the winter months and readied for summer sales. The best months for us to sell are May and June. We take a few bikes to the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio each year, but this event signals the end of our A really great bike that didn’t start out that way, with cobbled selling season. wiring and other issues. Actually rode it a couple years be- fore finally flipping it. I don’t make my living flipping motorcycles. In fact, I don’t know anybody that does. But it is a good second income, a great We had five old frames hanging in the corner, shelves covered with hobby, and, in the end, we feel like we’re contributing to our mar- parts in various conditions, stacks of folded boxes taking up room, ketplace by getting a bike back on the road in the hands of a new and garbage bags filled with shredded paper that we used for pack- owner. There is a certain amount of satisfaction in that. ● ing. The garage was quickly filling up, and I could not keep up with the continual addition of parts. The greatest problem however, was that although there is some significant income to be made in re-conditioning and selling parts, Vintage all of the profit was sitting on shelves. The process from acquiring Japanese a bike, parting it out, listing and selling, shipping the parts, and Motorcycle finally receiving payment was just too slow. We had discovered a significant principal in our motorcycle parts business. It isn’t how Painting much you make on any particular transaction that really gets you • Factory colors matched. Specializing in Candy Colors. ahead; it is the speed of the transaction. Speed is definitely the key • Very reasonable pricing and a very high quality of work. to profit. • We also have many of the decals and badges available for Once we realized this, our entire operation changed. Instead the Japanese bikes. • We sell the paint or we can paint your parts. Many popular of buying bikes for parts, we began only purchasing bikes with a models ready to ship once we receive your trade-in parts. realistic potential to be put back on the road. We would purchase a non-running motorcycle, Gerry would get it back to running condi- tion, (which often took investing some money back into the bike), I Specializing would clean and detail the bike, and then we would eBay it. in Churning a complete bike may not be as profitable as parting Honda, it out, but it is a much faster transaction. Often, all the motorcycle Yamaha, needed was simply a carb cleaning, new battery, and a thorough cleaning. Kawasaki Our goal is always to double our investment in the motorcycle. & Using this as a guide, we have become very discerning in our selec- Suzuki tion of the restoration candidates. It must have a clean title, be as close to original condition as possible, be marketable (some makes Please visit our website at and models are worth more than others), and be restorable. We won’t www.marblesmotors.com work on locked up engines, nor will we get into machining our own parts because speed in turnover is still our number one criteria. for more information, or call 214.686.0044 August 2010 www.vjmc.org 33 ROAD AMERICA

JuneVJMC races andjoins show AHRMA at Road America fun showcase at classic classics track By John Patterson The ride was mapped out and led by Wisconsin field rep VJMC member Dennis Weinhold. The riders left the Bike Show area a few minutes after ix some cool weather, camping, noon, and ventured out for 40-plus miles of vintage motorcycle racing, swap scenic Wisconsin terrain. Halfway through Mmeet, bike show, and a motorcycle the ride, the group stopped for an American ride mapped out and led by VJMC mem- Classics photo shoot. Everyone I talked to ber Dennis Weinhold, and you get the 2010 after the ride was impressed with how smooth Road America Vintage Motorcycle Classic the ride was conducted and how beautiful in Elkhart Lake, Wis. the ride itself was. The June 11-13 Road America Vintage During the event there was plenty of The time trials early Saturday morn- Motorcycle Classic was sponsored by the ing included a fog still hung over the activity at the VJMC booth. I reconnected American Historic Racing Motorcycle Asso- grounds. with several members that I met at the S&K ciation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated the premier spot for the VJMC booth in the event, as well as some I hadn’t met before. to restoring and competing on classic motor- club corral. The club corral is a grassy area There was also a great showing of VJMC cycles. With about 5,000 members, AHRMA with asphalt drives on two sides forming a triangular point looking directly at the swap meet area and the hill that goes toward the racing pits. At the rear of our spot was the asphalt lot that hosted the Motorcycle Classics Motorcycle Show. Thank you, Will. The swap area was huge, and just about anything you were looking for, from exhausts to old fuel tanks and everything between, The first part of the group climbing the Dennis Wein- hill to exit the grounds. hold leads the vintage ride members from Illinois and even further south. The VJMC Member Bikes begin to line on his CB750 up next to the VJMC Booth. We also had several new members join the VJMC during the weekend. Please welcome new members Peter Labadie of Oak Park, Ill., is the largest vintage-racing group in North Christopher Moser of Mayville, Wis., and America and one of the biggest in the world. Colin Neilsen of Oshkosh, Wis. Two other Needless to say this is a great event, and the members have joined since the event, please event is a perfect fit for the VJMC. welcome Don Doepke of Schofield, Wis., and Fortunately for us, Will Stoner secured Mike Huesemann of Valders, Wis. could easily be found. There were many I think we had a strong showing at this motorcycles for sale as well, from pristine year’s event and hopefully the word will get vintage examples to the definite project bikes. out and we will have an even greater presence While I was manning the booth, a VJMC at the 2011 event. member dropped by to tell me that someone Finally, I would like to extend my per- had struck a deal for 30 motorcycles! sonal thanks to Dennis. He has always had Beyond enjoying the swap meets, the a personal interest in making our club a part racing schedule provided a full day of activity of this event. Dennis went above and beyond to make this a great three-day event, not only Participants start to line up their bikes by itself, and great fun to watch. Practices for the motorcycle show, which was began at 8 a.m. and racing kicked off at noon for the VJMC members, but all the other directly behind the VJMC area. In order each day. Racing classes included vintage enthusiasts who took part in the bike show to be included in the bike show, the and ride. ● motorcycle had to participate in the sidecars, 250s, 350s, 500s, 750s and more vintage motorcycle ride. across GP, production and modified specs. 34 www.vjmc.org August 2010 Buffalo-areaBob Weaver’s dealer looking rare for Yamaha help to source YA1 parts By Tom Kolenko VJMC board member

am always looking for motorcycle-related venues on my trips to Buffalo, N.Y., to visit my Dad. On a recent visit to Bob Weaver I Motorsports in North Tonawanda, I found a fellow member and passionate vintage collector of Japanese iron. Throughout his shop, he had various vintage bikes, many of them racers showcased on a mezzanine. New arrivals are given a featured location for a few months right next to the new Yamahas and ATVs. Little did I know that Bob and I go way back to the early 1970s. At that time he owned Sheridan Suzuki, where I used to buy spark plugs and oil for my 1973 TM125 motocrosser. Now it seems every trip to Bob’s dealership uncovers rare vintage toys whether they be his vintage snowmobiles or a newly acquired yellow Suzuki T125R Stinger. On one sunny 55-degree day, Bob rode this little 125cc crit- ter 17 miles from his house on Interstates to his store … that’s one passionate 60-year-old former racer going for a survival thrill. What really rocked my vintage heart was his most recent acquisition, a 1955 Yamaha YA1, the first production motorcycle ever made by Yamaha. This was an original unrestored example of a bike design Yamaha copied from the Ger- man DKW RT125. But Yamaha improved on the German design by adding a fourth gear, using a primary starting mechanism permitting starting in any gear with the clutch pulled in, and a shifting pattern that got to neutral from any gear in a half stroke pattern. This 125cc two-stroke was painted in a revolutionary chestnut and cream color combo when most bikes were painted black. In Japan, it was known as the “Red Dragonfly,” and was rather expensive selling at 138,000 yen, about 15-percent above the competition. Bob’s YA1 still has its original paint and is a reasonably complete example. He sourced it from a collector in England and plans to keep it original. As with any 55-year-old motorcycle, it has seen changes during its lifetime and needs an original seat, taillight, and badges. On my visit, he rolled the bike outside to permit my photos having a reasonable chance of success. Bob is trying to locate these items and would appreciate help from fellow club members. So if you are wandering around in a Buffalo snowstorm and need a vintage motorcycle fix, be sure and check out his dealership.●

August 2010 www.vjmc.org 35 MADE IN THE U.S.A. it is V The CanGun1 painting solution By Roger Smith VJMC PR director

uring many vintage bike restorations, the large parts that need painting Dcan be either sent to a painter or handled at home with a compressor and spray gun. Mixing the expensive paints, thinners and clear coats is understandable for tanks, frames, side panels and fenders. But what about the small parts? The parts that may be a few inches long, or perhaps a mounting bracket the size of a deck of playing cards? Local painters will not mix and spray a few ounces of paint in their professional equipment for a job that will take 60 seconds to complete. What op- tions do we have? president of SafeWorld, has been involved valve mounting cup, incorporated an ergo- Well, after 40 years of getting the dreaded with producing CanGun units since the early nomic handle and single finger trigger, with “spray-finger cramp” while spraying paint 1980s. The units are made from recycled 1-to-1 mechanical leverage advantage, and from a can, I found an option that allows plastic products. Each CanGun1 is made in instantly transformed all aerosol spray cans total control when a spray can is being used, the USA and has a lifetime warranty. into easy-to-use, comfortable spray guns. … the CanGun1. “During a business trip to England in 1982, The original CanGun fit practically every I first saw the CanGun 1 in a magazine while visiting the Design Centre in London (I spray can worldwide. ad. When I picked up my own CanGun1, I have a bachelor’s degree in Product Design/ “I was so impressed with how well Can- noticed it had a full hand trigger instead of Design & Industry), I happened across a very Gun was designed and built I contacted the just a small finger lever. That improvement ingenious little English-designed spray-can inventor and production company in the U.K. alone took the pain out of spray-can painting tool called CanGun,” said Becker. and … acquired the rights to import and market for me. No more finger cramps! “This original, ground-breaking CanGun the original CanGun into the USA. In 1989, Ken Becker, CanGun1 inventor and snapped onto the inside of the aerosol cans with my sales of the Original CanGun going very well, I was granted rights to produce CanGun in the USA and pay the inventor a royalty on every product I made. “With millions of CanGuns now on the market, and the aerosol market changing to larger spray tips and larger cans, I had been imagining how to improve the Original Can- Gun so that it could better, easier and more conveniently accommodate them. … In June 2009, I launched the new CanGun1, featuring the FullGrip trigger (all four fingers), with 2.5-to-1 mechanical advantage. I designed, had the tooling made and am now manufac- turing CanGun1 in the USA.” ●

For more info www.cangun1.com

36 www.vjmc.org August 2010 it is V .org Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club Did you know? We’re online at www.vjmc.org The club web site is your first stop to see: • Events of Interest CB1100R: Ultimate air-cooled four? • Classified Ads (updated weekly) • Huge Archive of Member Bike Photos

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Forget paperwork, snail-mail and phone calls! Join the club; renew your membership using Paypal or a credit card, Bill Granade or change your personal contact info on-line wherever you see the LINKS shown below 13309 Moran Drive Tampa, FL 33618 MEMBERS 813-961-3737 RENEW JOIN UPDATE [email protected] your VJMC the VJMC CONTACT INFO membership HERE Minutes of the Annual Board of Directors Meeting of the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America, Inc. By Randy Mayes enough details to guide the Nominating Committee VJMC secretary Topic 2: Webmaster Report and the Election Committee through unexpected Jon Radermacher, VJMC Webmaster (“Jon”), next circumstances. The BOD agreed that a committee The Annual Board of Directors Meeting of the Vin- presented the Webmaster’s Report. Highlights are needed to be formed, solicit input on what needed tage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America, as follows: to be revised, make recommendations back to the Inc. (“VJMC”) (“Meeting”) began on Friday, March Comprehensive website usage statistics are now BOD, have agreed-to language reviewed by an 26, 2010 at the Hampton Inn, Scottsdale, Arizona. being collected. Twenty-seven percent (27%), or attorney, then ratify the amended By-Laws. Jim Hal Johnson, President of the VJMC (the “Presi- eight hundred twenty-four (824) active members Townsend (“Jim”), David Hellard (“David”) and dent” or “Hal”), opened the Meeting at approxi- have registered at the new site. There has been a Randy Mayes, VJMC Secretary (“Secretary”) each mately 4 PM, local time. The President began with two hundred percent (200%) increase in the number volunteered to be in the By-Law Committee, with a welcome to all Officers and Directors, especially of hits over a similar time period last year, yet a two the President serving as a de facto member. No new Directors (collectively, “Board of Directors” or percent (2%) drop in unique users. A good statistic defined time frame was agreed upon for the first “BOD”). There was 100 percent attendance by the is that there has been a one hundred seventy-seven draft to be completed. BOD, specifically: percent (177%) increase in the time a user spends Hal Johnson, President; Bob Billa, Vice President; on the web site. Site maintenance has been signifi- Topic 5: Organizational Committees Randy Mayes, Secretary; Bill Granade, Treasurer cantly reduced, due to a reduction in number of The President next offered his proposed “Organi- and Membership Chair; Bill Moore, Director; pages, from 266 to 80. The web site is now backed zational Committees.” The proposed list included Lloyd Blythe, Director; David Hellard, Director; up every day by the service, and every forty-eight committees for ‘governance and By-Laws,’ ‘educa- Tom Kolenko, Director; Jim Townsend, Director; (48) hours on Jon’s computer. tion and certification,’ ‘regional initiatives,’ ‘finan- Jack Stein, Director; Roger Smith, Director; Jon Some ‘needs’ expressed by Jon were: cial’ and ‘marketing and publications.’ Radermacher, Director and Webmaster. Also in at- 1. Need to sell more commercial links; Some discussion occurred; no decisions were made. tendance was Brendan Dooley, former Director and 2 Need ‘front page articles.’ The web site should Generally, the BOD agreed that each topic was current Editor of the VJMC Magazine. not just duplicate magazine content. Front page valuable and deserved further discussion. The President established some house rules and articles can be much shorter than magazine Tom Kolenko, Director and Regalia Chairman then set expectations for the Meeting. A robust articles; (“Tom”), quickly offered some insights into regalia, agenda meant that the BOD must remain focused 3. Need videos; and which part of the ‘marketing and publication’ topic. and not get off point; many critical topics were to 4. Need to beef up tech articles. Regalia sales in 2009 were $1305. Since the online be discussed, decisions made and actions assigned. The BOD praised Jon for his tireless dedication to store was created, total sales are $779. Tom empha- the VJMC web site and for a clean, content-rich sized that regalia has historically not been a ‘cash Topic 1: Advertising Director’s Report new site. cow’ for the VJMC, and that a lot of the regalia Bob Billa, Advertising Director, VJMC (“Bob”) either goes unsold for long periods of time, or ends next presented the Advertising Director’s Report for Topic 3: Editor’s Report up being given away as promotions or thank-yous the calendar year 2009. Brendan Dooley, VJMC Magazine Editor, (“Bren- to volunteers. Highlights are as follows: dan”) next presented the Editor’s Report. Highlights a. The year began with an almost fully staffed are as follows: Topic 6: Treasurer’s Report group of Ad Reps (one in each continental US Brendan handed out prints of the next issue’s cover, The Meeting resumed Saturday morning at 8:45 time zone). During the year, we lost the Central featuring Jay Leno, and a memo of observations AM. Bill Granade, Treasurer and Membership Rep. The West Coast Rep (Bob himself) and the and suggestions, including the following: Chairman (“Bill G.”), began the day with a finan- Mountain Rep (Hal) were elected to the VJMC Currently, about ten percent of the Club member- cial report. He handed out the VJMC Financial BOD, so there are currently 3 vacancies. ship contributes ninety percent of the content to the Overview for the past Five Years. This report is not b. A commission compensation plan was proposed magazine. Ways to encourage greater participation repeated in these minutes, as it has been and will and approved by the BOD to hopefully increase on a wider variety of topics is desired. The most continue to be present to the Membership in the motivation to prospect for more advertisers; how- frequently asked-for features are: restorations, cus- magazine on an annual basis. ever, this does not seem to have had any effect, tomizations, marque/model histories, show reports, Bill highlighted the areas which require sustain- and no money has been paid out in commissions. ride reports and technical tips and general help. ing funds, such as magazine printing and contract c. The VJMC currently has fifteen (15) paid adver- Next, Brendan raised the topic of how to incent services, discussed variations from certain years to tisers. This is down from twenty-two (22) last members to contribute to the magazine, and sug- others, and spoke to a ‘possible’ 2010 budget where year. Ad rates remain competitive (some think gested a ‘reward’ program, whereby anyone who every line item increased by ten percent (10%). ‘cheap’), but the economy has impacted some submits a story worthy (to be determined by Bren- Specific questions that the BOD asked Bill G. are businesses’ ability to continue to advertise, and dan) of being the cover story, would receive fifty not included here, but there were three (3) motions some former advertisers did not renew because dollars ($50). Further, due to the next issue having as follows: they perceived that their ads did not generate any only two (2) stories in que so far, the BOD agreed 1. A motion to increase the amounts paid to the business. Retaining current advertisers should be to contribute at least two (2) articles per Director contract services providers (Bill G., Brendan, a primary focus in 2010. by August 1 to give Brendan a selection to work Rhonda (magazine layout) and Jon) was made by The discussion then focused on ways to spotlight with. There was a unanimous decision to proceed. A Tom and seconded by Jack Stein (“Jack”). Fur- and promote current advertisers better; some agree- sign-up sheet circulated for each Director to commit ther discussion on this point appears later in these ment was reached that the BOD would contact each to a topic. Minutes. Vote was unanimously in favor. advertiser, conduct a brief interview, and write an Brendan will create some advertising for the maga- 2. A motion to increase Canadian membership dues, article for the magazine to feature each advertiser. zine on how to submit stories, take worthy pictures if paid by check, to thirty-seven dollars ($37) was This will occur over the course of the remainder of and meet the publication deadlines. made by Tom and seconded by Jim Townsend 2010. (“Jim”). Canadian checks cost the VJMC seven There was further discussion/brainstorming about Topic 4: Revising the By-Laws dollars ($7) to clear the bank, so it is hoped this ways to attract new advertisers. One suggestion was The President next opened the discussion around will be an incentive for all Canadians to pay by to do an email blast to all members and ask them to updating the VJMC By-Laws. Reasons to do this credit card. Vote was unanimously in favor. promote free Web advertising for six (6) and twelve have arisen, from time to time, the most recent 3. A motion to create a VIP list of those individuals (12) months of paid magazine advertisings. Other being during the 2009 BOD elections, when it who will receive a complimentary membership suggestions are welcome. was discovered that the By-Laws did not contain in current year, and which will be reviewed an- 38 www.vjmc.org August 2010 nually by the BOD, was made by Lloyd Blythe sell any item that is currently offered directly from Topic 13: Membership Drive Ideas (“Lloyd”) and seconded by Jim. Please see a later the VJMC. Hal will investigate this further with The President opened discussions for membership discussion about the VIP list and who should be Proforma. Vote was unanimously in favor. drives and retention ideas by reviewing a handout on it in these Minutes. Vote was unanimously in of some of his ideas, which included: favor. Topic 9: New Board Member Discussion 1. Set aside $1500 of the Club operational budget During lunch, the President opened discussion and provide two 50% off membership vouchers Topic 7: Budget/Fiscal Policy about new BOD members. The discussion quickly to each Field Rep and Board Member; before The President then opened the discussion about moved away from specific people and more toward year end, allow each voucher to be given to creating a budget for 2010. He submitted a ‘straw who should serve on the BOD and who should individuals exhibiting the ‘Spirit of the VJMC” dog’ spreadsheet to encourage discussion. wait. The By-Laws do not contain much detail on by: supporting the VJMC through participation The President explained that the spreadsheet was who can and who cannot serve on the BOD, but at local events, meetings or rides; demonstrating populated using numbers obtained from Bill G. general consensus was that prior knowledge of the potential to be a long-term active member; show- with a few numbers spread out over 12 months individual by several BOD members and/or dem- ing a passion for VJMs; and/or is a first time rather than one large lump sum (skewing any onstrated actions, such as organizing and holding member, not a current or expired member. This given month’s view). Questions were raised and VJMC events, typical of a Field Rep’s activities, should not create any extra expense to the Club, discussed, but are not included here. Tom also sub- would be better evidence of a person who could and and may incent and motivate members to do mitted a document that he and Bill G. had drafted in should serve on the BOD. The By-Laws do allow more for the Club and renew their memberships. 2006 and presented to the then-current BOD which for the President to appoint new Board Members, Promote this campaign through the website, expressed a need for a fiscal policy, and included who then are approved by the BOD. There were magazine and Field Rep Coordinator’s Gazette. some of the policies and procedures that he felt no decisions made and the topic was tabled by the 2. Spirit Scholarships – For every ‘Spirit of the should be adopted into the updated By-Laws and President. VJMC’ winner who renews his/her membership other materials, such as the Field Representative the following year, receives a $15 voucher to Guide, where appropriate. Those procedures & Topic 10: Field Rep Newsletter pass on to someone else, building a second layer practices might include: Hal showed a mock-up of a possible Field Rep to the overall campaign. Same rules of distribu- A) A written annual budget to be prepared by the newsletter using ‘Constant Contact’ (www. tion will apply to this as the primary campaign. Treasurer and submitted for BOD approval no constantcontact.com). Generally, those who have There was no decision made to adopt and promote later than November 15th of the year prior to used Constant Contact had positive comments. Bill these ideas at that time. the actual budget year. Moore, newly-elected Field Representative Coor- B) No funds will be reimbursed for BOD-approved dinator (“Bill M.”) will investigate this with Hal. This lead to promotion ideas, such as at shows, events without written receipts being submitted No decisions were made, as Bill had just offered offer 1-year memberships for $25 if they signed to the Treasurer. Funds will only be reimbursed to take on the Coordinator role, and needed time to up then, rather than $30 later. Also, for current for BOD-approved events. No Club funds may understand the duties of the position. members, offer them the same (free t-shirt) if they be spent on alcohol. paid for a 1-year renewal there at the show. A list C) All requests for VJMC funds must be submitted Topic 11: Naming the Magazine of upcoming shows was compiled as ‘trial sites’ to 90 days prior to event date, or by a special meet- Brendan asked to raise a new topic and was given see if memberships increased when an immediate ing and subsequent approval by the BOD. the floor. Some years ago, he was asked by Past incentive was offered. However, Tom later learned D) Only the Treasurer will write checks for pay- President, Pete Boody, about naming the magazine, that he could not have sufficient shirts ready for all ment of approved club expenses; two other BOD and Brendan wanted to inquire of the BOD if this of these events, so Mid-Ohio would be the target members shall be capable of performing the task was something the present BOD wanted to pursue. event to try the promotion. if the Treasurer is unable or incapacitated. After a few minutes of discussion, no decision was E) All VJMC members with check writing authority made, but the idea was left open for further discus- Tom also showed some artwork for medallions that will be covered under a Fidelity Bond. sion and suggestions from the Membership. he thought would be appreciated by members who F) Annually-incurred expenses including, but brought VJMs to show; several styles were selected not limited to, the magazine layout, magazine Topic 12: Insurance and a motion was made by Jim and seconded by printing & distribution, and membership chair Insurance for the Club, the BOD and certain events Lloyd to purchase 300 to start with and see how expenses for materials, postage, web expenses was discussed next at some length. There is cur- well they are received at upcoming shows. The vote etc., will receive BOD approval when the annual rently a Publisher’s Policy, covering those acts was unanimous. budget is ratified. and omissions of the Webmaster and Editor. The G) All budgeted expenditures under $250 will not President handed out several documents for BOD Topic 14: Performance Bonuses require separate BOD approval.. consideration: 1/ a quote for various types of poli- In a special session, bonuses were approved for the H) Members or chapters requesting club funds for cies from the Kevin Peck Agency, 2/ a quote from Editor, Layout Artist, Webmaster and Membership events or new activities shall submit an itemized J. C. Taylor, and 3/ a description of the insurance Chair, in the amounts of $1,000, $250, $1000 and proposal to the Field Rep Coordinator 30 days coverage carried by the Model A Ford Club, which $2000, respectively, to be paid in two (2) equal prior to the event, who will then present this could help the VJMC draft similar language into its amounts on April 1 and December 1. A motion was request to the BOD for its decision making. By-Laws. made to so pay; Jim motioned and Bob seconded. A motion to accept the above-referenced policies After a lengthy phone call to Kevin Peck, with The vote was unanimous. and procedures, as amended, was made by Lloyd many questions asked, but not all answered without and seconded by Jim. Vote was unanimously in the assistance of an underwriter, The President Meeting Adjourned. favor. offered to gather unanswered questions and revisit them with Mr. Peck and report back to the BOD. Topic 8: Regalia Also, after a discussion, led by David Hellard, The next topic for discussion was regalia. Hal has Director (“David”), a motion was made by David familiarity with a company “Proforma,” (www. and seconded by Jack to immediately pursue Com- proforma.com) which can affix the VJMC logo onto mercial General Liability Insurance, Director & hundreds of items for a fixed price, add a percent- Officers Insurance, plus the Broker Fee, and further, age to the final cost (which amount comes back to ask to pay monthly to get us coverage while we to the VJMC) and sell items one-off as ordered. research the insurance in greater detail. A vote was This relieves the VJMC from carrying inventory taken; 10 voted yea, 2 voted nay. A detailed article which might not sell, and gives members lots of for the Membership regarding local events and options. After discussion, a motion was made by obtaining insurance coverage will appear in the Lloyd and seconded by Tom to move further with next magazine. Proforma but have a stipulation that Proforma not August 2010 www.vjmc.org 39 Classifieds

intage Japanese motorcycle is 20 years old or older and, of is a minimal $10 per photo. Please make payment to VJMC or to me; A course, Japanese. Please be aware that ads may be edited to in either case, please send to the address below. conserve space. Don’t feel reluctant to use punctuation and proper If you have business related ads, please consider taking out a com- case on emailed ads. mercial ad. Contact Bob Billa at 760-636-3288 or ryding@earthlink.­ Be aware of publication deadlines. Ads are due by the 20th of the net, or me for details and rate information. month in which a magazine is issued for the NEXT release. For example, Send all classified ads, and money for photos ($10 per picture, one ads for the December 2010 magazine will be due by Oct. 20. picture per listing), to: Gary Gadd, 3721 Holland St., Fort Worth, TX If you would like a color photo to help sell your bike(s), the cost 76180, call 817-284-8195 or email [email protected].

things missing: right fake winker Jersey, 08619. etc. All Honda parts. Runner-Up in For Sale cover, OEM mirrors. Has leg guard, vintage class at Toronto International long seat and rear rack. Asking 1967 Honda CB72/77. NOS Beck Motorcycle Supershow 2009. No Fu j i $800. Pictures available. Tony aftermarket luggage rack that is miles on fresh motor. $6500. Jeff, Schumacher, 715-250-1910, East- clearly stamped CB72. This is the 705-748-5928, Peterborough, 1964 Fuji Rabbit S60. Superflow Central Wisconsin, fabresources@ 250cc version of the CB77 which Ontario, Canada, jimmy7472001@ touring scooter. Has attained charter.net. is a 305 Super Hawk. Both mod- hotmail.com. the AMCA Winners Circle Award els had identical frame, body and for original condition. I have the fenders. Rack is brand new. Has 1972 Honda CL125. All original, original owners and parts manuals some slight corrosion in just a few good condition, runs well. Tires plus some extra parts. Has auto places, mostly at the welds. A good have age cracks. NOS seat and transmission and air-ride suspen- cleaning will make this nearly new. tank. Red and white. 1750 miles. sion and many other neat options. $120 plus shipping. David Hellard, Photos available, $700. Ian Easton, For more info please call. $3500 614-975-4488, Columbus, Ohio, 951-789-1523, Riverside, California, FIRM. Al Gurka, 570-429-2599, david@classicjapanesemotorcycles. [email protected]. St. Clair, Pennsylvania, algcdl@ com. hotmail.com. 1966 Honda CA110 50cc. I bought this bike about a year ago with a 1971 Honda SL70. Yellow, restored 1972 Fuji/Rupp RMT 80cc mini- locked engine and missing parts. to showroom quality. Marcus C. cycle. Similar to Hodaka motor. I bit the bullet and took it to my Swan, 740-862-6484, Baltimore, Bike is quite rusty, motor turns favorite Honda mechanic. $800+ Ohio. but not running. This is for parts or worth of work (itemized bill is restoration. Would consider trades available), it is running perfectly, all 1971/72 Honda CB100. ’71 is ruby that involve motorcycles, mopeds, electrics are ready to go and this red. ‘72 is white and blue. Both scooter, kayaks or canoes. Asking restored to showroom quality. baby just purrs. Rebuilt transmis- 1972 Honda CB 175 K6. Gold/ $395. Please leave message for sion with 3 new gears and shift Marcus C. Swan, 740-862-6484, prompt return call. Claude, 508- Baltimore, Ohio. black, 6580 original miles, excel- fork, new battery, horn, new key lent condition, stored in A/C ga- 543-6157, Massachusetts, claude@ switch, brake shoes, total top gis.net. 1971 and 73 Honda CL100. Two rage. $2000 obo. Herbert Selbach, end rebuild with new piston, new North Carolina, 910-794 9350 valves and new fender. Pictures bikes, mostly complete but rough. Have been outside for a few years. [email protected]. Ho n d a available at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=HQxuL1j-hQ. $1750. No titles. Steve, 661-299-1795, For 1960/77 Honda CA72/77, newly David Hellard, 614-975-4488, Santa Clarita, California, lucia1968@ produced stainless steel replica Columbus, Ohio, david@clas- sbcglobal.net. mufflers for wet sump Honda 250- sicjapanesemotorcycles.com. 305cc Dreams. Comes with built-in baffle system. Very rare items, with Honda 305 Scrambler. 1966 and limited production ending soon. 1968 models. Both are in rough $850 pair, including US shipping. shape, motors are stuck. Both have Bill Silver, 858-740-6478, Spring titles. 125/200/450 scramblers, mo- Valley, California, William.silver@ tors are free, rough to fair shape. gmail.com. 305 Super Hawk motor free. $400 1972 Honda CB750. This bike is an 1971 Honda CB450 K4. All for each of these bikes. SL175, all original survivor and it has solid original, 22500 miles, drives 1964 Honda CB77. Bike is com- rough, motor stuck, $250. SL100, original pipes. All of the chrome is great, looks great. Fresh tires, pletely taken apart. Some parts rough, $125. SL125, fair, $200. 2 in good shape. The bike has not tubes and battery. Chrome is in already restored. Many new and ½ Bridgestone 90’s, $400 for all. been run for several years, but excellent condition. Everything NOS parts and a spare engine Yamaha Chappy for parts, $100. it still turns over. Asking $5000 works. Have original owner’s included. Email for pictures. Has Allstate Twingle, rough, $350. 1975 obo. 815-233-0152/815-275-0306, manual, Honda brochure, tool Louisiana title. Make a road trip to Honda CB400F, motor stuck from Illinois. New Orleans to pick up. No shipping. sitting with parts bike, $650. 2 1980 kit and shop manual. Must Sell, $2500 Or Best Offer. Email me for $1500. Jimmy Bruno, 504-885-6849, Suzuki GN400 four stroke thumpers, 1973 Honda XL75. Gray, restored additional pictures. Scott Roos, New Orleans, Louisiana, jbruno3@ only 1 title, $500 for both. 2 250cc to showroom quality. Marcus C. 772-631-7244, Stuart, Florida, hotmail.com. Yamaha four stroke thumpers, $350 Swan, 740-862-6484, Baltimore, [email protected]. for both. Will take Harley Flathead Ohio. 1966 Honda C102 49cc. White, 45 or VL parts in trade. No ship- 1971 Honda CB750. Showroom 1500 original miles. Runs fine, ping. Vic Northey, 609587-9177, For 1975 Honda CB360, NOS condition. 4 new pipes, tires, chain, electric start works. Some minor 186 Chinnick Ave, Trenton, New gas tank. Rivera Blue. Only been 40 www.vjmc.org August 2010 Classifieds out of plastic wrap for photos and not buy a set of one of each year? lettering, rebuilt turbo. Both are frame 1984 Honda 700S Night Hawk. inspection. In perfect condition. #225 Divorce Sale, a total of 16 original up restorations. I am the manager Red and black, unrestored, mint with free shipping to US addresses. - 1979/80/81/82 CBXs (that’s 96 of a Honda dealership in the Detroit, condition. Marcus C. Swan, 740- Roger Cole, 304-379-2497, Bruc- carbs to keep clean!) 6 to 9 on a 10 Michigan Metro area. The owner is 862-6485, Baltimore, Ohio. eton Mills, West Virginia, rogercole@ scale. Some very nice examples w/ asking $5000 for the original and frontiernet.net. original exhaust Systems. Photos $3500 for the custom, all reasonable Honda Keys. I have over 250 dif- and detail on each piece. Fly up, offers will be considered. Hopefully ferently numbered keys for Honda 1975 Honda CB750. Almost stop for some terrific fishing then will get connected to someone that motorcycle ignition switches. I was showroom condition. Pipes in good ride home, or ship it, or pay me to appreciates these machines as I a Honda dealer for 35 years and the condition, one is brand new. New deliver (ride) it to, so long as I get to have a lot of personal time into keys are ones I saved. Send me the tires, chain etc. All Honda parts. do some fishing at your end. From them. Photos are on our website: key number you need and if I have 200km on fresh motor. $4500. 6,000 miles to 98,000 kilometres. www.hondasuzukiofwarren.com/ the key number I will send you a Jeff, 705-748-5928, Peterborough, Fair market values, condition de- usedbikes.html. Email or call with key (postage included) for $20. I will Ontario, Canada, jimmy7472001@ pendant. 1979s are Candy Glory any questions. Jeffrey Nagy, 586- take cash, check or money order. I hotmail.com. RED or Perseus Silver. 1980s RED 751-1200, Warren, Michigan, turbo@ don’t have the ability to take credit or the only BLACK year. 1981s was hondasuzukiofwarren.com. cards. Dougal W. House, 805-961- 1976 Honda CL350. Parting out. the first year with a Fairing – Silver/ 9991, fax 805-961-4611, Goleta, No engine or frame. Most parts in Grey. 82’s the lowest production 1982 Honda CB900F Super Sport. California, [email protected]. very good shape, some in excellent year PEARL White. Ray Korpan, Original owner, bought new in May condition. Mike Daniel, Nebraska, 306-242-2040, [email protected]. 1982. Includes cover and shop [email protected]. manual. Rare matching Honda stock Ka w a s a k i ¾ fairing. Front air forks suspen- For Kawasaki A1/7, lots of gaskets, 1976 Honda XL350. Black, great sion, triple disc brakes. New battery, plus some complete kits. Email me restoration project, all original, $500. o-ring chain and both sprockets, with PN’s or you needs. Maybe I Scot, 586-468-8472/586-484-6939, 2 Dunlop tires, choke cable and can help. Also, new carb float bowl Macomb, Michigan. valve cover gasket—all at about gaskets for Kawasaki H1 H2 S2 and 45k miles. Oil and filter changed. S3. $2 each plus shipping, while they Complete tune up, valves adjusted, last. Fran Golden, (661) 822-7149 carbs cleaned and synchronized at [email protected]. 1980 Honda CB750K. Own a 40k miles. Always garaged, no dents classic un-restored 750K, one or scratches of any kind. Ready 1967 Kawasaki C2TR, 120cc. Good of the first double overhead cam to ride, runs excellent. $2500 obo. running condition, complete with all models. Carbs were rebuilt by a Joe Archer, 860-977-2899, South parts. Needs the seat recovered and Honda mechanic. Seat profession- Windsor, Connecticut, knerak63@ replace the tail light lens. This bike ally recovered and sewn like the cox.net. only needs a few finishing touches original molded seams. Chrome to be fully restored. I am happy to Mack four into one header and e-mail pictures. $525 obo. Bridge 1976 Honda CB750 K6 Four. This the original exhaust. 18000 miles Feuz, 307-799-8740, Evanston, bike runs as good as it looks. It with original paint that is with Wyoming, [email protected]. has a new seat, new front and some sun fading but no dents. rear fenders, new NOS exhaust Missing right hand plastic side from the 1970’s, new Candy An- cover. Chrome is OK, original wire tares Red paint, new emblems front wheel has been installed. and new Dunlop tires. Contact $1200, buyer must pick up with cash or arrange shipping. Call for me for additional pics and info. I 1983 Honda CL200R, Only 760 would like to sell the bike with the more information. Also there is a 1982 parts bike available for an miles. New tires and battery. Ex- stock, spoke wheels. 38k miles, cellent condition, like new. $2500. $4500. I also have the stock 4 additional $150. It is a rolling chas- sis with engine but no body work. Richard Marshall, 253-275-6739, into 4 exhaust I bought new from University Place, Washington. Honda, they are available for an Doug Mantooth, 828-586-3495, additional $900. I paid $1300 for Cherokee, North Carolina. Kawasaki F7 175cc. Great original 1983 Honda 1100F. Red and white, condition. It has some bumps the set and only used them for 6 unrestored, mint condition. Marcus months until I bought the ones 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo. Museum and nicks, but you can tell this quality bike, always stored in climate C. Swan, 740-862-6485, Baltimore, bike hasn’t seem much off road pictured. Lee, 405-262-0346, El Ohio. Reno, Oklahoma, lsuttons@cox. controlled environment. 4700 miles. use. It still has its original lighting, net. Needs virtually nothing. Original tires mud flap, unbent steel fenders, are in good shape due to limited luggage rack and Brush Chains. 1978 Honda 400 twin with good sunlight exposure. Owner’s manual, I just had the tank cleaned and engine, $200. Parting out 50 Hondas, sales brochure, etc. $6200. Brian red coated. Starts and runs great. 1969/80. Yamaha and Honda mo- Olson, 678-570-6986, Atlanta, Pictures at www.youtube.com/ peds. Lots of seats. 4 CB750 4-cyl Georgia, [email protected]. watch?v=HQxuL1j-hQ. $1750. gas tanks, $50 and up. Located near David Hellard, 614 975-4488, Rhinebeck, New York AMC meet 1982 Honda CX500T. I have 2 Columbus, Ohio, david@clas- site. Ken Krauer, 845-266-3363, Turbo’s. One has 4319 miles and sicjapanesemotorcycles.com. 1985 Honda GL1200I. 31,351 miles, Salt Point, New York. has been restored using OEM parts. All new body/wheels/forks, rebuilt needs stator, runs great always 1973 Kawasaki Z1, 1000cc turbo. garaged, new tires (400miles). Honda CBX. 24 valve, double over- turbo, new stator, new tires. The Yes, it is a ‘73KZ, has RC Magneto $2000 obo. John, vintageyoung@ head cam, in line 6, w/ 6 carburetors, second has 22891 miles and is a on it and a Ray Jay turbo. Have the bresnan.net. 105 hp right out of the box! Why Custom, painted black with gold leaf stock carbs and piston jugs. It is not August 2010 www.vjmc.org 41 Classifieds

running and needs work. Not stock local pickup only. $1650 obo. David looks great and runs like a mother. Pre-1966 Yamaha YDT1 250cc. paint, no side covers. Serious buyers Flaa, 815-546-4403, Morris, Illinois, Brand new tires, serviced at famous The bike is parted out. Acquired only! $5000. Charles, Noth, Georgia, [email protected]. Niehaus Cycle in Litchfield, Ill. Ask- from estate sale. Lori Lucas, 314- [email protected]. ing $7000. Larry Flesch, 217-622- 606-7824, St. Louis, Missouri, 6258, Springfield, Illinois, lflesch@ [email protected]. Su z u k i comcast.net. 1962 Suzuki TB 250cc. Complete 1970 Yamaha 125cc. This bike is bike except barrels and pistons 1972 Suzuki MT50 Trail Hopper. owned by my daughter from her late are missing. Stored under shelter. New piston, rings, bore and oil husband. It is stored in my garage. Monocoq frame street bike. Maybe pump. Runs as it should. Original It is nearly complete in restoration, first year Suzuki imported into the tires. Shows 1200 miles. Complete excellent condition. Currently not USA. I have pictures I can send. running bike with original seat cover running. Pictures are available. Paul, 510-794-1536, San Francisco, and paint. $675. Richard Hawkins, Price negotiable. Ken Rogers, California Bay Area, ospaul@toast. Clinton, Tennessee, rhawkins1@ 908-806-3209, Flemington, New comcast.net. Jersey, [email protected]. 1975 Kawasaki F-11. 250cc, good net. original condition. Runs well, $950. Chuck Perkins, 217-392-2547, 306 1966 Suzuki X6 Hustler. Excellent E Green, Augusta, Illinois. condition, one owner original title. 3k miles, garage kept, candy red. Windjammer III fairing. Fits Ka- David Neiswander, 865-690-7015, wasaki KZ650/750/900/1000. No Knoxville, Tennessee, dneiswander@ windshield or headlight, photos comcast.net. available. Frank Patterson, 704- 795-9169, Concord, North Carolina, 1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler Scram- [email protected]. bler. Barn find X6. I have a clear title, as well as the original title. 1972 Yamaha DS7 250cc. All 1977 Kawasaki Kz650. Strength- Bike is complete, fuel tank is clean original with some NOS parts. ened frame and swing arm, Koni inside. Needs someone with the 1982 Suzuki GS750T. 16000 miles, Mechanically sound. Nice condi- shocks, modified front forks, new time to do this vintage justice. $500. full Vetter fairing, Vetter side bags, tion with the expected patina for race rubber, valves just completed. Randy Travelbee, 517-673-5531, rear storage compartment. Good its age. Has been dry stored since Runs fantastic, electronic ignition, Columbus, Indiana, rtravelbee@ seat and all instruments work. 1994. 11727 miles, with title. Great well sorted out super bike, get on yahoo.com. Always kept inside, not sun faded. basis for a restoration or a great and go! Finishes #1 Dixie cup series All chrome pieces are good, paint parts bike. Email for pics. $1600. in 2002. Ex AMA superbike. $3900. 1969 Suzuki T350. Titled in 1970. real good. Have some spare parts. Steve Liberatore, 770-420-5901, Ron Kretz, 216-481-1059/(216) 451- Very good original condition, 10400 Very good road bike. I’m the 2nd Kennesaw, Georgia, steve_libera- 5500, Cleveland, Ohio. mile, pearl white, manual, parts owner, owned since mid-90’s. [email protected]. book. $2500. Steve Lindley, 479- $2000 cash. Fred Hart, 865-661- 846-3949, 122 N Ozark St, Prairie 8831, Knoxville, Tennessee. 1972 Yamaha XS650. Runs great, Grove, Arkansas, 72753, svlindley@ real good repaint, needs swing arm gmail.com. bushings. I ride this bike weekly. Ya m a h a $4000 firm. Have photos to send. George Fickett, 804-541-6264, 1963 Yamaha YG1. 80cc. Early 1963 Prince George, Virginia, berhun- pre-oil injection. Bike is complete [email protected]. but currently not running. Small tail light lens and small turn signals. 1974 Yamaha 360cc Enduro. Me- Can email pics. You don’t see these chanically rebuilt. New tires, 7200 early YG1’s. $650. Fred Klopp, 717- 1978 KZ1000 Z1R. Less than 10k miles, needs a little cosmetic work. 273-0141, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, miles. All original except for pipe. Excellent condition overall. $1000. [email protected]. Currently has Vance and Hines 4 John Grassell, 904-272-6747, Or- 1982 Suzuki Katana GS550M. into 1 system, original excellent ange Park, Florida, johngrasse@ This bike is very rare, the small 1965 Yamaha Big Bear, two bikes. condition exhaust is available. bellsouth.net. Katana was only produced for 2 For 1978 Honda Gold Wing, parts. Bike has won several trophies years. I am the second owner. I Lots of plastic side covers. 2 rear in various shows. I am asking 1973 Yamaha TX750. Rates a 9 on have owned the bike since 1985. drive units, two radiators with fans, $10000 or best acceptable offer. a 10 point scale. 16k miles, second This bike is in excellent condi- front fenders with emblems, oil filter Motivated seller. Shawn Slaugh- owner. I use Amsoil in the motor. tion. It has all original paint and cover, fuel pump, carb and manifold ter, 410-868-0257, shawnmac7@ Will email pictures on request. exhaust pipes. Has been stored set, misc small parts. $300 for the comcast.net. Buyer is responsible for shipping. last couple of years. Asking price lot or separate. 1978 Honda 400 Serious inquiries only. Sale price is $4700 obo. 815-233-0152/815- twin with good engine, $200. Part- 1984 Kawasaki ZN700. Extra clean, is $1700. Edward Garcia, 214 924- 275-0306, Illinois. ing out 50 Hondas, 1969/80, $75 great running, air cooled, inline 4 7361, Lewisville, Texas, eag3025@ each. Yamaha and Honda mopeds. cyl., shaft drive. Adjustable front air gmail.com. 1972 Suzuki TS185. Old classic Lots of seats. 4 CB750 4-cyl gas forks and rear air shocks. Bike also enduro. $450. Scot, 586-68- tanks, $50 and up. Located near has adjustable dampening on rear 1974 Yamaha 360cc Enduro. Me- 8472/586-484-6939, Macomb, Rhinebeck, New York meet site. shocks. Carbs cleaned, new tires chanically rebuilt. New tires, small Michigan. Ken Krauer, 845-266-3363, Salt and battery last year. Oil changed, amount of cosmetic work needed to Point, New York. air filter and plugs cleaned less than look like new. $1200. John Grassell, 1979 Suzuki GS1000S. Awesome 300 miles ago. 45+ MPG. Everything 904-272-6747, Orange Park, Florida, condition. This very limited model works. 22,800 miles. Cash only and [email protected]. 42 www.vjmc.org August 2010 Classifieds

1974 Yamaha TX500. Very good miles on it and runs well with good and parts. Mostly old Japanese 2 condition, 14k miles, complete with torque and a nice V-twin sound. Vintage Motorcycle License stroke. Most of the stuff is in rough spare engine, motorcycle lift, tool It has a new hi-torque starter and Plates. Arizona. Years 1966, 1969, shape, but having restored bikes kit and workshop manual. $995. new battery, but still makes funny 1971, 1972. New, never used. $125 for over 30 years now, I know how Steve Widdett, 734-905-2245, West noises when starting. This is fix- each. Richard Marshall, 253-273- hard it is finding some of this stuff. Bloomfield, Michigan, stevewid- able, I just haven’t done it yet. Now 6739 Washington. I hope to my bikes and parts can [email protected]. I’m moving and need to cut down find good homes and help others the herd of bikes. Decent tires on Tires. For Honda CB/CL350, with their projects. This is a partial 1977 Yamaha XS650 Street tubeless rims, all lights and signals CA/CB/CL77, CA95, CA/CL160, list of what I have. Let me know if Tracker. Just completed. New work as they should. Just pulled CL125A, CL175, etc, Cheng Shin you need photos. 1967 Yamaha big bore 750 engine, New tires, it out of storage since November tire sets. I have a large supply of R 350cc, complete, original, been Rizoma signal lights, Hot Wings and it fired right up. Includes shop new Cheng Shin tire sets for 1964- sitting for years, 10k miles, s/n seat, Mikes XS speedo tach & manuals and original lock keyed to 73 Hondas. Specific sizes I have 11678, $800. 1967 Bridgestone head light, new chain, aluminum bike! Jim Barrett, 937-269-9990, in ribbed tread: 3.00x16, 2.25x17, 175cc Dual Twin, complete, rough, swinging arm, new rear shocks, Dayton, Ohio, sandyandjim@hot- 2.50x17, 2.75x17, 2.50x18, 2.75x18, $300. 1967 Yamaha RCD1 Electric rebuilt & modified front forks, new mail.com. and 3.00x18. Specific sizes I have in 180cc, red color, rough, complete handle bars, external oil cooler, Universal tread: 3.00x16, 3.25x16, $350. 1986 Suzuki GSXR 750 (1st Mikuni carbs, new cables Omar’s 1982 TT600. Road Race Cam, 2.25x17, 2.75x17, 3.00x17, 2.75x18, year), crashed, with seat, fairing, right side exit pipes, fork brace, Wiseco 11 ½ to 1 piston, Suzuki 3.00x18, 3.50x18, 4.00x18, 3.00x19 wheels replacement forks, $600. duel disc brakes on the front with front forks and front and rear wheels. and 3.50x19. Email me with your 1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler 250cc, with drilled rotors, R6 master cylinder, Full fairing. Finished 4th nationally zip code for prices and shipping tank, no bodywork, rough, $200. new rear brake shoes, new tires, in 2001. $3600. Ron Kretz, (216) costs. I will be at Mid-Ohio if you Pallet of Suzuki Triple 2 stroke mo- new paint. Pipes have now been 481-1059/(216) 451-5500, Cleve- want to save on shipping. Swap tors from 380-550cc, $250. Pallet of nitro plated and look better. Price is land, Ohio. meet spot R-20. Bill Gray, 615- Kawasaki Triple engines, 250-400cc, $4000. Looks runs and rides great. 941-1751, Nashville, Tennessee, plus miscellaneous parts, $200. 1975 James Meridieth, 615-804-9608, 1984 Yamaha XJ650 Turbo. 12 [email protected]. Suzuki T500, complete, original, Gallatin, Tennessee, bootinkers@ months MOT, 5 months Tax. 46k no paperwork, $700. 1978 Suzuki comcast.net. miles, runs well, bodywork look- Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki bikes. GS1000C (only year produced), ing tired. New tyres and battery. 1962 CL72, 1965 CB/CA/CL77, two spoked wheels, rough, complete, 1980 Yamaha XS1100 Midnight Manual and some spares including a 1965 Dream 150’s, 1967 TC250, $600. 1972 Suzuki T500, rough, Special. 16,400 miles, only 250 spare turbo. £800 ono. Ray Moores, 1972/73 CB350, 1976 KZ40, All has expansion chambers, Mikuni produced. Includes a very rare 01446 719599, South Wales, UK, need work. $3300 for the lot, I will Carburetors, Mulholland shocks, Vetter fairing made for this bike. [email protected]. separate. Have other bikes as well $300. Don McGregor, 714-746- A real classic. $2850 obo. Jerry from 1959 to 1987. I am relocat- 5713, Anaheim, California, don@ Darnell, 703-624-9480, Vienna, ing and cannot bring all with me. avac.com. Virginia, [email protected]. Miscellaneous Ben Donnarumma, 508-320-8989, Items for Sale Marlboro, Massachusetts, ben@ For 1970’s/80’s Japanese Bikes, 1981 Yamaha SR500. Great running allstarauto.com. parts. Many parts include: gas tanks, single. K&N air filter, Gunner Gasser Vintage Honda Motorcycle Jacket engines, gauges, side covers, turn throttle, 34mm Mikuni, aftermarket by TT Leathers International. Men’s 1960’s and 1970’s Japanese Bike signal lenses, chain sprockets and bell pipe. 11500 miles. Kick start size 40. High quality, heavy duty, Posters. Very nice colour blowups complete bikes. Feel free to email only. Jared Hoff, 317-250-3420, red, white and blue jacket from the from original brochures. Email for lis for questions and prices. Engines Indianapolis, Indiana, jaredwhoff@ 1980’s. Made in Britain. Used but of models and my brochure & parts range from 50cc Honda to 1300cc yahoo.com. still in good condition with nice list. Rick Seto, Ottawa, Canada, Kawasaki. Misha, St. Louis, Missouri, patina. Have pictures. $75 plus [email protected]. [email protected]. 1981 Yamaha XV920R. There were shipping. Ross Lane, 604-223- only about 1800 of these bikes sold 0039, British Columbia, Canada, Japanese Street Bikes. I recently For Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, in the US. This one has about 26,000 [email protected]. bought a large lot of vintage bikes huge selection of NOS items. We Buy something! Please thank our advertisers the old-fashioned way: Buy their products and services. 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are a Honda and Yamaha dealer Lots of seats. 4 CB750 4-cyl gas FW: 1988 6 copies. RM125J: 1988 Honda seats. Seats of any condi- from the early 1960’s. All our parts tanks, $50 and up. Located near #99011-01B22-03A. YP20GA/30GA tion—Restored. Seats of any condi- are by part number, NOT by bike. Rhinebeck, New York meet site. & TP20TA/30TA: 1988 #7JU-28199- tion to be restored and covered If you are interested please call or Ken Krauer, 845-266-3363, Salt 70. EF600/EF1000 Generator: 1988 like new. Call for more information. email with the part numbers you are Point, New York. #LIT-19626-21-00. YP20GA/30GA Rodney Langford, 662-315-0769, looking for. Please list year, make & YP20TA/30TA: 1988 # LIT-19626- Amory, Mississippi, rodneysoldhon- and model. Scott, 860-886-2407, Factory manuals. New, not reprints 00-17. $25.00 including shipping. [email protected]. Taftville, Connecticut, centralsports@ or photo copies. Printed in Japan: 1980/81/82 CBX, $75 including snet.net. EF1800 portable engine: 1980. shipping. Printed in USA: 1983 Piston kits and more. NOS Ka- XR200R: 1981, 82, 84 3 copies, VT750C Shadow. 1984 CB700SC, 3 wasaki piston kits: S1(250) triple, Original motorcycle magazines 85, 86 2 copies. CB900F: 1981. copies. 1984 VF500C/V30 Magna. F6(125cc), F7(175cc), F5(350cc), containing road tests for your 80’s GL1100 1982 2 copies. CB900C: 1985 VF500C. 1985 CH250/Elite F8(250cc), F9(350cc), F11(250cc0. vintage Japanese motorcycle. 1982 CB900C. ATC70: 1982 2 cop- 250. 1985 CB650SC Night Hawk. NOS Yamaha Piston kits: Dt- $2.00US plus $7.77US s&h (incl ies. ATC250R: 1984. CM450E: 1982 VT700C Shadow 1985, 86. 1986 1(250cc), YM-1, YDS3, XS750, air mail for anywhere in Canada 2 copies, 83. CM450 Custom: 1982 XR600R. 1986 XL600R 3 copies. TX500. NOS Honda piston kits: or US). email your year, make and 2 copies. CM450A: 1982 4 copies. 1986 CMX450C 2 copies. 1987 -CB/CL/SL350(twin). I also have model to me and I’ll see if I have a CB450T Hawk: 1982. CB750F: 1982. CH80/Elite 80 4 copies. 1987 SE50/ exhaust valves & cam chains & carb copy for you. I am clearing out my XL80: 1983. Honda Big Red: 1983. SE50P/Elite 50S 4 copies. 1987 kits. Honda CB/CL77 piston rings, motorcycle magazine collection to XL600R: 1983 3 copies. CB650S CMX250C Rebel. 1987 CMX450C Std bore. Honda CB/CL72 cylinder benefit VJMC people. Canadian Night Hawk: 1983. NC50 Express: Rebel. 1988 VT600C Shadow VLX. sleeves. Carb kits for Kawasaki, Stu at [email protected]. 1983 3 copies. NU50/NU50M: 1983 1989 SB50P/Elite 50E 2 copies. Honda, Suz & Yam from 1958- 2 copies. VF500F: 1984. EF600 1989 SA50/Elite 50LX, $25.00 each 82. Steve Lloyd, 814-899-3935 1965 Yamaha Big Bear, two bikes. portable engine:1984 #LIT-19626- including shipping. Dougal House, after 10:30 am EST, Ossa222@ For 1978 Honda Gold Wing, parts. 21-04. XR600R: 1985 4 copies, 805-961-9991, Fax 805-961-4611, aol.com. Lots of plastic side covers. 2 rear 87 2 copies. NQ50 Spree/Spree Goleta, California, dougal@doc. drive units, two radiators with fans, Iowa: 1985. CB450C Hawk: 1985. net. For Sale: New Parts.1981 Honda front fenders with emblems, oil filter RM125F: 1985 #99011-14521-03A. CB750 Custom, crash bar with cover, fuel pump, carb and manifold V500C: 1986. CH1500/Elite 150: Parts and Accessories. Send SASE built in foot pegs. CB/CL450, set, misc small parts. $300 for the 1986. Honda Fourtrax: 1986. NB50/ for list. Ed Allyn, 845-679-2051, 30 sissy bar. CB400, sissy bar with lot or separate. 1978 Honda 400 Aero50: 1987. 250R: 1987. TRX350: Millstream Rd, Woodstock, New padded backrest. Honda CB175, twin with good engine, $200. Part- 1987 2 copies. SB50/SB50P/Elite York, 12498, airmanbear@verizon. CB350 Four and CB500 four, ing out 50 Hondas, 1969/80, $75 50 ES/EL: 1988 2 copies. TRX125: net. solid hexagon sissy bar. Kawasaki each. Yamaha and Honda mopeds. 1988. TRX200 SX: 1988. TRX300 650/750, engine guards. Magnetic

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44 www.vjmc.org August 2010 Classifieds drain plugs for all Kaw’s except CL160 parts for sale or trade. Paul need a front brake light switch and mag. 1971 F81M, need seat and Z1’s.Chain adjusters for:KZ900’s, Enz, Titusville, Florida, penz@cfl. cable. If anyone has these or any mag. 1974 KX125, need carb boot. Honda CBCB750/550/500 and CB/ rr.com. good leads, I would be interested 1974 KX250 need gas tank and chain CL350. Rider foot peg rubbers for to hear! Dave Deill, 913-787-1238, case cover. Geno Ploeckelmann, Honda 175-750. Intake valves for For 1966 Honda CA95, looking [email protected]. 813-917-9765, Tampa, Florida, 350’s. Intake and exhaust valves for a headlight. It’s a 6 volt 35/25w [email protected]. for Honda 450, 175, CB/CL/XL125, square sealed beam, Honda p/n 1974/76 Honda CB750. I’m seek- ATC185/200 and TRX200. Exhaust 33100-203-000 Andy Grillo, 516- ing a Planet Blue K5 in excellent 1972/75 Kawasaki H2 750. Looking valves and springs for CB/CL/SL/ 887-3787, Long Island, New York, condition, or any 1976 K5. It doesn’t for parts or complete bike. Running XL100 and CL/CT/SL70. Valve [email protected]. have to be concours condition but or not. Have 1974 Z900 for trade. springs for XR75. Rubber foot peg must be mechanically viable and Steve, 260-466-1154, Pierceton, rubbers for old Yams, rider p/n is 1970/75 Honda CB750 Four, ultimately trustworthy. I would like Indiana, [email protected]. 156-27413-00, passenger p/n is 1969/71 Kawasaki H1 Mach III. to use this as a daily commuter, 214-27413-00. Points, condensers, In good to very good condition. tinker on, and teach my sons about For 1973 Kawasaki F5/F9, I need gasket sets, sprockets and cables Please send pictures and details of engineering and motorcycling. If you a cylinder or a .080” piston kit! Any for most Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha your bike Brad Langston, langb@ have a well loved K5-K6 member help to locate one would be appreci- and Suzuki. Piston set for CB500F, westman.wave.ca. of your family that you don’t know ated. Mike Schwarzenbacher, 920- CB/CL/SL100. Rings for CB750 (2 who it would go to to to appreciate 319-6889, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, sets only), CR250M, MR/MT250, For 1971 Honda CB100, looking for it, please let me adopt it. James [email protected]. CB/CL/SL175, 1973-78 CR/MT125. a clean and reasonably straight gas Moss, 940-782-2288, Wichita Falls, Piston sets for 1971-73 Kawasaki F6 tank for an early ‘70’s CB100/125. Texas, [email protected]. For 1973 Kawasaki Z1, looking for and G4. Standard rings for Kawasaki Red with White if possible, but I can a set of 4 into 4 pipes. Would prefer S1 triple. 2nd and 3rd over rings for repaint if wrong color. Also need For 1975 Honda CL360, need OEM the originals, but a good used set Suzuki TS250 thru 1976 and 1978- front fender. Ed Eskew, 404-353- mufflers and exhaust pipes. New of repro’s would do. Brian, Lindsay, 81, 1976 TM/RL. 3rd over rings for 5684, Atlanta, Georgia, edeskew@ or as close as I can get. Please Ontario, Canada, burkes@i-zoom. 1976-93 Yamaha YZ125. William comcast.net. contact me with info. Wayne Pew, net. Mack, 865-983-4204, 2329 Airbase 515-491-5508, Corning, Iowa, wn- Road, Louisville, Tennessee, 37777, For 1971 Honda CL450 K3, need [email protected]. For 1975 Kawasaski F-11 250cc, [email protected]. tank, side covers, headlight ears tool box or lid. Chuck Perkins, 217 and headlight bucket. Color not For 1979 Honda CB750, I’m looking 392-2547, 306 E Green, Augusta, Wanted: important, I am going to repaint for the stock exhaust, 2 into one. Illinois. stratos blue. Jack Krepps, 405- Also rear shocks. Earle Harris, 619- 550-1101, Edmond, Oklahoma, 575-1130, Imperial Beach, California, For 1983 Kawasaki ELR, set of [email protected]. [email protected]. tires. Looking for NOS or reproduc- o n d a H tions of the Dunlops, Front was For 1953 Honda Dream 3E 150cc, For 1971/78 Honda CB500/550 For 1979/82 Honda CBX, parts. 100/90-19, Rear was 120/90-18. need ignition lock and key. Also four, looking for a good used 4 Please let me know what you have; Ed, 586-872-3839. any other parts for this model. Alan into 1 exhaust/muffler system for a condition and price. oldbellman@ Curtis, [email protected]. 1971 CB500 Four café racer project. aol.com. Prefer either a Kerker or Hooker Su z u k i For 1959 Honda CS76, I am looking brand and must be all chrome. Bob For 1983 Honda XL185S, looking For 1970 Yamaha YCS1 Scrambler, for a complete flat bar assembly for Billa 760-636-3288, Palm Springs, for both the left and right side cov- need a kick starter. Mine has the my dry sump Dreamsport. I have California, [email protected]. ers. Also looking for the tool box/ upswept exhaust and is different both switch pods, but need the bar, compartment. Please email pictures from the standard street bike. 1967 levers, mounts, turn signals, etc. For 1972 Honda CB450, need and/or description of what you have thru 1970 will fit but must have The bike was converted to a std decals, shop manual and stuff plus sale price. Carl Best, 303- upswept exhaust. Matt Reither, Dream round bar before I bought that does not appear on eBay. 796-7358, Centennial, Colorado, 614-284-2384, Columbus, Ohio, it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks to all in advance. John D. [email protected]. [email protected]. Jim Smith, 270-273-3328, Kentucky, Davis, 620-431-9292, johnddavis@ [email protected]. cableone.net. For 1983 Honda Sabre 750, left side cover. Help appreciated. 480- To h a t s u 1960’s Honda 19cc Cuby Engine. For 1973 Honda CB750 K3, looking 488-1952, [email protected] . Looking for any engines, parts or for teacher/mechanic. I am in need Tohatsu Owners and Fans. You literature on this little engine. Espe- of a teacher to show me how to 1984 thru ‘86 Honda Nighthawk S are invited to join our new Tohatsu cially need the assembly manual, a do the following: set and adjust (CB700SC). Looking for any NOS Support Group at, HTTP://groups. copy will do. Tom Kolenko, 770-427- the timing, sync carbs, reuild and or mint used parts and possibly yahoo.com/groupTohatsucycles. A 4820, Atlanta, Georgia, tkolenko@ rejet carbs and all other standard complete bikes (depending on price). site to share knowledge, experience kennesaw.edu. maintenance. I am willing to pay a Lost everything in a huge house fire and parts to help keep these old fair amount per hour for instruction. I and looking to rebuild. Joe Ange- bikes alive! Tohatsucycles@yahoo- For 1964 Honda Cub CL100, 48cc, would prefer someone near 50 miles lucci, 216 382-8965/216 381-3169 groups.com. Cal Stender. looking for muffler and a kick start to St. Augustine, Florida. Your help 12-11 pm EST, Cleveland, Ohio, shaft. Dobber, 386-214-9490, Or- is appreciated as it will allow me [email protected]. 1960’s Tohatsu RunPet Sport 50cc. mond Beach, Florida, dobber54@ to continue with my café project. Seek complete bike. Non-runners att.net. Jack Percifield, 904-829-3186, St. OK too. Tom Kolenko 770-427-4820, Augustine, Florida, JackPercifield@ Ka w a s a k i Atlanta, Georgia, tkolenko@ken- nesaw.edu. For HondaCA160, need CA160 msn.com. For early 1970’s Kawasaki Moto- Dream mufflers. I have NOS CA95 crossers, I need the following parts For 1974 Honda CL450, Looking for (150cc) mufflers for trade for CA160 to complete some projects. 1970 Ya m a h a mufflers. Still have S65, CB160 and left and right side air cleaners. Also G31M, need engine cases and a August 2010 www.vjmc.org 45 Classifieds

For 1954 Yamaha YA1 125cc, I side cover and a chain guard. I think Japanese NOS mopeds and am looking for a tail light and rear all years would be the same. Ed Miscellaneous motorcycles from the ’60s and rack. Jay Kormash, Western New Woodrum, 254-742-8185, Belton, Items Wanted ’70s for our showroom. If you have York, [email protected]. Texas, [email protected]. anything to offer please contact 1975 North Carolina motorcycle me. Mike Buttinger, mike.buttinger@ For 1959 Yamaha YD1, YE1, parts. For 1967 Yamaha YR-1 350cc, License plate. Any number as long cmsnl.com. I am trying to restore a 1959 YD and need nice used or NOS parts. Re- as it is a 1975. Robert Berry, 919- need an offside panel, offside engine storing a very rough and incomplete 518-4742, Durham, North Carolina, Dealer Memorabilia. Collector cover and header pipes. Would be bike. Need front forks and both [email protected]. seeks 1950’s-1980’s Japanese interested in other parts and a parts wheels. The rest is very rusty and dealership items including banners, book. Condition of parts is immate- corroded. Rob Manero, 267-614- Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha. Looking signs, ashtrays, lighters, hats, clocks, rial. I have a US postal address 1616, Southeast Pennsylvania, to buy 2 or 3 of these bikes in nice promos, etc. Rare, weird and old if needed. Mark Cowdery, 01491 [email protected]. rider condition: GB500, CL305/350, is good. [email protected], 680988, England, Yamman789@ T500, GT750, XS650. Also selling 770 427-4820, Atlanta, Georgia, fsmail.net. For 1970 Yamaha YCS1 Scrambler, 2009 Harley Sportster 1200N with [email protected]. need a kick starter. Mine has the very low miles and I’ll consider tak- For 1960 Yamaha YDS1, looking for upswept exhaust and is different ing any of these bikes for partial Honda CBX 1000cc 6 cyl memo- a rear fender wrap around chrome from the standard street bike. 1967 trades. Contact me for more info. rabilia for Museum and the ‘CBX stay. Any condition will do. I have a thru 1970 will fit but must have Larry Cook, 770-468-1360, Griffin, Book’ I am presently writing. Any US postal address if needed. Mark upswept exhaust. Matt Reither, Georgia, [email protected]. brochures, adverts, posters, owner’s Cowdery, 01491 680988, England, 614-284-2384, Columbus, Ohio, manual, workshop manual, set-up [email protected]. [email protected]. Looking for Vintage Japanese manual, toys/models, old photos, riding buddies to organize a Sat- etc. related to the 1979-1972 CBX. For 1963 Yamaha YD3 250cc, For 1971/75 Yamaha DT1/RT2/ urday or Sunday ride thru the Fort Also period aftermarket fairings/ need chassis parts. Front fender, DT3/RT1 and more, clutch actua- Worth area for as many weekends bodywork. Let me know what you gas tank, rear fender, chain guard tor for the push rod. Part # 214- as possible. Hey, here’s a chance have and how much you need! Ian, lower section, direction lights. Ben 16340-00. Fits many Enduros and to show off that classic Jap bike. 626-444-9358, California, ian@ Schenk, 360-832-8634, Washington, years. Or let me know of a source. Call or email to organize a meeting netvigator.com. [email protected]. Manny Athans, 480-252-5898, location!! Looking for at least 10 [email protected]. riders!! Steve Roebuck, 817-680- For 1965 Yamaha YA6, need left 5033, Fort Worth, Texas, SLR1954@ yahoo.com.

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