CL72 restoration comes together

•Inside: Kawasaki Samurai “angel” project • Teen is rising VJMC star • 1975 Goldwing restoration • Honda wins Motogiro America • Michigan, NYC show reports

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4 President’s letter Stories from the road and home, with a soundtrack. 6 Letters, notes and miscellany A SOHC lamp, writing tips, carb help sought and more. 12 Getting from nonrider to proud VJM owner Finally, Steven’s getting a bike. But it’s not a Triumph... 14 The angel of 1968 Samurai restoration helps brother through cancer treatments. 16 30 year hiatus ... over That KZ in the garage is good for something. 17 VJMC lines up Z-1s for NYC show The VJMC at the Cycle World show. 18 Teen prodigy shines at VMD Wheeler-dealer born at first Mid-Ohio. 20 The early years of Japanese imports Charles saw the first CB750s being unveiled in Tokyo. 24 The shape of things to come Found a renowned metalsmith to rework fenders right near home. 30 Michigan chapter stays busy during frigid months Michigan VJMC displays at Cycle World, museum events 32 Honda CB160 wins Motogiro America Japanese bike wins Italian event in California. 35 Of loves lost and regained again Goldwing resto restarts relationship. 41 Classifieds What do you need? On the cover

Roger Smith, VJMC PR director, bought this 1962 Honda CL72 250cc scrambler in February, 2009. Once the CL72 arrived in Michigan, restoration began with help from Ron Fournier, Browns Plating, Ron Finch Painting, Terry at Western Hills Honda and Matt Tate.

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President On the road and back again Stuart Covington t is time to write my column once again. It 978-582-3335 seems like this comes up in the blink of an [email protected] eye. Time flies … or is it the time for flies? Editor I Brendan Dooley Ahh, the joys of spring. While I write this, I am [email protected] listening to soul music legend Booker T. Jones as recorded by me at my studio (www.powerhous- Art Director Rhonda Cousin estudio.com). Google him if you are too young to know who he is. Classified ads Gary Gadd I know … What does that have to do with 817-284-8195 vintage Jap bikes? Well nothing, except it was [email protected] the backdrop music of our lives in the ‘60s for Display Ad Director/ those of us who were riding these bikes new in West Coast Rep our youth. Bob Billa familiar voice, and as we approached we saw it 949-433-3580 Now on to the motorcycle stories. These are was Tim. He was standing over an NOS tank for [email protected] several of the reasons why I love this club. my bike, and talking to Terry from Western Hills Mountain States Rep I was in Flowery Branch, Ga., doing a big tile Honda about his buddy Stuart that has this bike. Hal Johnson job for my old college roommate in February. We 402-660-6710 Tim needed one to repaint for a K0. So for $50, I had seven days of kick-butt working and four days [email protected] ended up with another mint NOS tank and Tim got to play. Central States Rep mine to repaint. We went on a road trip to visit VJMC board Volunteer Needed What are the odds of that happening ? member Tom Kolenko and Buck Mitchell to see He and his partner Dan made a road trip re- Northeast Rep their stuff. George Duffy cently from Baltimore to pick up bikes in Vermont 805-602-6239 Tom has a great setup and many great bikes. and New Hampshire on a Sunday and then came [email protected] We share an appreciation for the smaller ones, but to stay with us overnight. he also has been collecting all the paraphernalia that Southeast Rep They had snagged a trio of nice originals; a Louise McCarthy-Dutton was out and available to dealers. He had a plethora 954-993-3993 Black Bomber, 305 scrambler and Super Hawk. The of items; cardboard banks, ash trays, banners, shop [email protected] weather was warm and sunny so we had a nice day signs, toys. It was awesome. He also had a mint, to show off my collection to Tim and Dan who had Membership Director restored CB92 Benley Super Sport in blue with a Bill Granade never been here before.We did the whole tour, the 813-961-3737 red seat. My favorite. studio, the motorcycles, the American Flyer train [email protected] We then went to see Buck. He was wrapping up room. You know, the usual! Mission statement: restoration on a red S-90. Beautiful bike. We got to Then three grown men (debatable) had a blast The purpose of this organization is to drool over his collection and had a nice afternoon promote the preservation, restoration terrorizing my yard on some of my bikes. We started and enjoyment of vintage Japanese of talking trash. Buck does some incredible work motorcycles (defined as those 20 out with an S-65, S-50 and a Cub. I had the Cub and has fun doing it. I wish we did not live so far years old and older, until 2011. We will and still beat the bigger bikes to the top of the hill. embrace 1990 until then). The VJMC apart. These guys are great and help make this club also will promote the sport of motorcy- I then got the CL125 “mailbox bike” and white 305 cling and camaraderie of motorcyclists what it is, great! Dream out and we commenced to tear it up on big- everywhere. ger bikes. We were laughing the whole time. Then © 2009, Vintage Japanese Back at home.... Motorcycle Club of North America, Elizabeth called the kids in for dinner. an IRS-approved Not-for-profit I have known Tim McDowell (www.classi- We had a great night together talking war stories, 501(c) corporation. All rights re- chondarestoration.com) since 1993 or so. We met served. No part of this document may the parts that got away and the ones that did not. be reproduced or transmitted in any at a White Rose, NY, vintage bike show, hit it off form without permission. I love the VJMC.org. This club is great because royally and have been friends ever since. of it’s members. The Booker T. CD is now done The VJMC magazine is published six I have a K2 750, mint original in flake Sunrise times per year, in February, April, June, and so am I. August, October and December. The Orange. I bought an NOS tank and side covers in views and opinions expressed in letters Until next time, keep it sunny-side up and go the ‘80s; the tank has received a few dings since or other content are those of the author have some fun! and do not necessarily represent I bought it, but is still nice.We were at Mid-Ohio VJMC policy. The VJMC accepts no liability for any loss, damage or claims for my first (and so far, only) time. Liz and I were occurring as a result of advice given in — Stuart Covington this publication or for claims made by walking the flea market and Liz said she heard a advertisers of products or services in this publication.

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Le t t e r s , n e w s a n d m i s c e ll a n y From the editor’s desk run will be at least a 350kb file size. (Cell- Welcome to your June issue, the big- phone pics will not work.) You can also gest issue of the VJMC magazine I’ve send prints to me, I can scan them in here had the privilege to produce in my time as to run as needed. editor. There are a few restoration articles, Not all issues will be 48 pages, but some love lost and found stories, show re- with your help submitting stories (and talk- ports and more. ing up the VJMC where you spend your A 48-page club magazine in this eco- discretionary hobby dollars to influence nomic climate rivals many “professional” potential VJMC advertisers) … maybe it trade magazine page counts, and is a tribute could be. to the board and treasurer to be able to af- Have a great summer of riding! just gray pages and pages of words? Pic- ford to produce a larger magazine like this. Brendan Dooley, VJMC editor tures just spice things up and make the The most important key, though, is [email protected] magazine more visually appealing. That’s you the member, who is also the author. not even to mention the things a reader will Each issue reflects you and your interests. I P.S. If anyone has any Hodaka Road take interest in the photo that you won’t merely produce the magazine. You write it Toad restoration tips, I’m all ears. I’m have thought to mention in your story. and illustrate it with your stories and pho- starting the teardown about 20 minutes 3. As you restore that bike, take shots tos that you send in. after this goes to press. Finally. Hopefully, along the way to share later. On your bike With that in mind, I thought I’d offer a I’ll be writing a resto story chock-full of trip, get pics of the locales, bikes at the lo- few tips on writing and submitting stories high-res pics with captions for the Decem- cales and you with your bike at the locales. for the magazine to help encourage you to ber or February issue. And if you’d like captions with your pic- keep this publication as sharp as can be. tures you need to write some. It’s hard to Loved the last issue 1. You are the experts for what you’re make up captions for a picture of an event I received the April issue of our great writing. I cannot be an expert in every facet I didn’t witness firsthand. And be sure to club magazine and read it very throughly. I of the VJM. When you submit materials, key captions in your text document to the must say, you manage to get more excellent I assume you to have done your research name you’ve used for the corresponding articles every month. It is not only infor- and that facts are as correct as possible. I photo file. mative but also very can catch bigger errors, but not everything. 4. With digital pics, be sure your educational. I’m here to make sure the writing follows a camera is on the “fine” or similar setting Of all of these, logical pattern, grammar is correct and all for taking high-res images (as long as you the “Production Rac- those other editorial-type things leading up don’t shoot in “RAW” format which is way er” CB1100R pic- to going to press. too big). High-res pictures, at least 300 dpi, tures were just great, 2. Take pictures. You know this. Do are essential for quality reproduction in the as well as the article. you spend more time with a story that has magazine. The typical image that we can Also, Mr. Porchia’s colorful graphic elements and photos, or

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excellent history lesso was my favorite. like a father/daughter restoration, are just Carb help with CJ250T I don’t know how you’re going to top as important to the club as the actual his- I have recently brought an old Honda this issue, but I can’t wait! tory of VJMs. — Ed. CJ250T, but it is running very rich. I have Job very well done! discovered it has the wrong carburetor fit- Patrick Wilson Two-stroke, Triumph corrections ted. It should have a pair of Keihin 759As, [email protected] instead it has 745Bs from a CB250. I must take issue with a couple of Are you able advise me where I could statements in Charles Porchia’s article. His Patrick, thanks for your support. As obtain a used pair of 759As? If so please statement that there were no two-strokes mentioned earlier, the VJMC magazine e-mail me with details. in 1959 is wrong! There were a lot of two- wouldn’t exist without the members’ article The CJ250T seems to be a very rare strokes competing in events throughout the submissions. The magazine is a direct re- model and I have not been able to find the country. Among them were Zundapp, Mai- flection of VJMC’s informed and informa- correct carburetors in Australia. If you can- co, Greeves, Cotton, Dot, BSA Bantams, tive membership. — Ed. not supply the carburetors, are any of your Harley 165s, Puch/Allstates and others. I members able to suggest the jet sizes to Looking for more history rode a 165 Harley in a number of off-road make the 745Bs to work satisfactorily with I’m a new member of the VJMC and events and later moved up to a 250 Maico. the CJ250T? The CB250 and CJ250T have think it’s a great idea. The mag is good, but His other statement that the Triumph a similar engine, but the CJ250T has big end for me I’d like to see some articles that have Tiger Cub was a piece of mechanical junk shells and does not rev as high. It may be more depth and weight! Not stuff about is way off base. This little four-stroke was possible to make them work and any help how a guy got into polishing and making ridden successfully in every kind of compe- you can give me would be appreciated. bits or a father/daughter team resto. tition at that time. They handled well, were Thank you very much for any assis- Here are some ideas: History of the lightweight, looked great and were a blast tance you can give me. Mike Hailwood Honda years; history or to ride. They were a bit delicate and took a Peter Riley interview with Kenny Roberts; history of bit more maintence than some of the oth- Australia CB92 and the people who race, restore or ers, but they were great little motorcycles. I [email protected] collect them; good swap meet tips; how to never heard the saying he quoted. set up carbs for stock/race bikes; history of Larry Watts Classic Japanese day Honda - mainly ‘60s; GP bikes from the [email protected] at AMA on June 6 ‘60s. Two-wheel enthusiasts are invited to I could go on and on, but that’s good the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Mu- for now. seum in this summer for the fourth annual Fred Conrad Japanese Motorcycle Saturday on June 6. [email protected] Midwest VJMC rally Located on the campus of the American set for Sept. 2-6 Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Fred, I think those are all great ideas. You are invited to the VJMC Mid- Ohio, the museum is the country’s premier As mentioned earlier, the magazine is a American Rally, set for Sept. 2-5 in St. showcase of motorcycling heritage and his- direct reflection of its members. Perhaps Joseph, Mo. Meet headquarters will be the tory. somone will be inspired to cover one of the Holiday Inn at 102 S. 2nd St. Call 816- The Japanese Saturday will showcase topics you’ve mentioned, or others. Don’t 279-8000 for your reservations, and men- a wide variety of motorcycles representing forget that attention to details, like polish- tion VJMC for the club meet rates. decades of metric design and engineering ing bits, and sharing love of these old bikes, Rally events include several rides, a ingenuity. From sportbikes to café racers to judged show, a wheel- tourers, every bike is welcome. Enthusiasts lacing seminar, field can ride in on a classic Japanese bike or games and a tour of the simply stop by to admire the vintage ma- Kawasaki plant. chines. Last year, a 1983 Honda CB1100R For more informa- and an early 1980s Yamaha RZ500 two- tion on the rally, con- stroke were highlights of the event. tact rally organizer Fred Admission for each Classic Motorcy- Reynolds Jr., 1301 N. cle Saturday event is only $10 and includes Hanover Ave., Indepen- access to all museum exhibits, including dence, MO 64056. “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles,” an installation chronicling a number of the

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world’s most well-known enthusiasts. wired in 1157 LEDs. It really pops at night Go to www.motorcyclemuseum.org (reflective checker material). Huge cycle auction for more information. Mike Blackburn set for June 25 [email protected] J. Wood and Co. has announced a huge SOHC 4-cyl. … lamp motorcycle auction open to the public June Hi, the moderators NH summer rides set 25 at 1114 Galloway St., Columbia, Tenn. on the SOHC forum The VJMC New Hampshire field rep Inspection day is June 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 said I should send you has announced the following scheduled p.m. pictures of my lamp rides for 2009: Bike lots listed include: 50 Hondas from project. Thanks for • June 20, leaves Nashua 9 a.m., a ride 1964-1982, a 1961 Lilac, a few Bridgestones, looking. to Hampton Beach with lunch at Markey’s Rokons and Hodakas, and dozens of Kawa- Dan Whalen in Seabrook. sakis, Suzukis and Yamahas. Conditions rate [email protected] • July 26, vintage show at Traveltop and from perfect restorations, good originals, and FMT Motorsports in Brentwood on Rte.125, riders to projects. Winter projects from up north meet there. Auctioneer’s note from Jerry Wood: Since this is Minnesota, we have • Aug. 2, leaves Nashua 9 a.m., break- “As Fred Sanford would say, ‘This is plenty of time for winter projects. Friends fast ride to Pack Monadnock then to Kneene the big one.’ Folks this is the biggest col- have stated that perhaps your readers may and back. lection of antique and classic motorcycles be interested. I did not want to drill holes • Sept. 20, leaves Nashua 9 a.m., ride to be offered at a public auction sale since in the bed of my truck and then have the to Rice-O-Rama in Webster, Mass. (some Flint Indian Sales in 1991. We have a fan- bed space limited. I highway riding). tastic collection of about 400 motorcycles made a 4-foot “home Other rides and events may pop up. All and scooters from all over the world in ev- plate” and waiting for rides are subject to change and cancellation. ery condition that you could ask for: perfect a warm day to glue the Buddy Dionne originals, nice restorations, old paint, bikes outdoor carpet in place. 603-883-8292 that need some work and outright project Works very well. The [email protected] and parts bikes. We have lots of engines straight edge butts up and parts for classic bikes as well: includ- against the box and the Ride to Work is June 15 ing Harley-Davidson from the 30s to the front wheel of the bike This year’s 18th commuting demonstra- 70s including some NOS, British, Cush- sets on the board. The tion event, Ride to Work, man, Simplex, and more. There will be wheel cannot turn, it’s will be June 15. memorabilia, old stationary engines, cars, portable and works on “Riding to work and trucks, even an airplane. The list is not any pickup. on this day shows the complete or perfect and we will update it as I’m building an old race-style bike for positive value of mo- we find more items and make corrections. the street. Photos of that time show they torcycles and scooters We did guess on some of the years. had large air scoops on the front brakes. At- for transportation. For “Sam Goodman’s grandfather started tached is a first attempt (almost two weeks several hundred thousand commuters, rid- the motorcycle business in 1919 and Sam of garage time in designn, for templates, ing is an economical, efficient and socially has been collecting all of his life. Sam’s cutting paper, tin and aluminum). I’ll do responsible form of mobility that saves en- dad passed away recently and Sam had to one more before I make the final pair for ergy, helps the environment and provides a make a choice between running the fami- my project. I’ve done all the work except broad range of other public benefits,” said ly’s 700-acre farm or the bike shop. He has the welding. Andy Goldfine, the event organizer. chosen to retire and run the farm and has I made a cafe seat. I made fiberglass Motorcycles and scooters consume contracted us to sell this entire collection tubes and inserted them into the hump, then less resources per mile than automobiles, at NO RESERVE! As always, this will be and they take up less a fast paced J. Wood & Co auction with no space in parking areas bull, buy-backs or bid-ins. We have many and on roads. Riders items to sell, so please plan on coming to seek employer sup- the shop the day before to look at the lots port for this form of with your catalog. We will be starting early transportation, and on Thursday and working quickly through increased government the tent and shop. We will have shipping and public awareness available and some good food. Don’t miss about riding’s many this one!” benefits. For more on this auction, go to www. For more, go to jwoodandcompany.com. www.ridetowork.org. 10 www.vjmc.org June 2009

Getting started From nonrider to proud VJM owner By Steven Gross

What in the world would possess a stocky, gray-haired, middle-aged (plus) man to take on the task of moving from the ranks of nonmotor- cycle rider to that of rider? I’ve wanted to ride a motorcycle since I was a kid, but didn’t have the opportunity early in life and never took the opportunity later. Well, opportunity did finally knock and I answered. As soon as I’d made the decision to ride, it occurred to me that I had to start somewhere, right? I had to have a plan! So how does a person actually make the transition from four to two wheels anyway? I mean, what do you do and how do you do it? The very first thing I needed was some good old-fashioned information. Being the analytical person that I am, it’s my nature to break things down into smaller components. The large genus of motorcycle riders required separation into smaller, more manageable groups so my little brain began the process of splitting the group into four basic types of motorcycle people. It is my belief that knowledge. These folks tend to have hours of the street, in a straight line) and had my turn these four categories generally sum up the entire terrific travel stories to share. on the neighbor’s Honda 50. I’ve always had population of these United States (and beyond) The third type of person is the Wannabe the urge to ride, but seemed to be faced with a as related to motorcycles. Rider, who has had limited first-hand exposure steady barrage of life’s little opportunities that to motorcycling, has always thought that they’d resulted in a motorcycle being near the bottom Rider types like to ride but has never had the opportunity of the list of family priorities: The first type of motorcycle person is the to ride (usually dictated by economics) or “You know hon, I’d really like to have a Born Rider. Those rare individuals who, upon who has never taken the opportunity to learn motorcycle.” their initial exposure to motorcycles, get on (usually dictated by sanity). This rider type “Yes, dear, I’m sure you would but Steph them and in a very short time are riding as sometimes produces a sub-category that I call is seeing the orthodontist Tuesday and Mer- though they were born on the bike. These rid- Gonnadothisifitkillsme Rider from which ranks edith’s dance tuition is due and I noticed that ers appear comfortable on any make, model or I humbly come. little red light on the dash flashing again last size of machine and make the whole activity The last type of motorcycle person falls into week …” appear effortless. the category I have learned to affectionately call Maybe you’ve been there. The second type of person is the Ancestral Clueless. This is the person who has no desire Over the years I did maintain a pretty con- Rider, who comes from a home environment to ride, may not know what a motorcycle is or sistent routine. Each spring I’d subscribe to all where a family member or members are riders. would be hard pressed to tell you when they the bike magazines, devour every issue with This person is exposed to the riding phenom- last noticed a motorcycle on the roadways. (I hopeful glee and then daydream throughout enon at an early age and that exposure soon have some veteran rider friends who tell me that the summer and fall. Then, abruptly, it would becomes a part of their personal life experience. they encounter a lot of this last type whenever be winter and hope and desire would wane. Every ride with Dad, etc., teaches them a little they are out riding). I’ve already had a couple Soon a new spring would arrive and I’d let the more about the process and further increases of experiences with the Clueless myself. subscriptions lapse (“A motorcycle!? Who am I the probability that they will become a rider As I said, I come from the Wannabe sub- trying to kid anyway?”) until a few weeks later, at some point in their life. The Ancestral Rider category of Gonnadothisifitkillsme. As a teenager, when I’d once more become overwhelmed by comes to the sport with important absorbed I’d ridden the bikes of friends (usually down the call and send in my renewals.

12 www.vjmc.org June 2009 Getting started And then ... and searching the Internet. I had decided years the Honda CX500. This model was first intro- Suddenly, one steamy late summer day two ago that when my time came, I was going to duced in 1978 with final production in 1986. The years ago, my youngest daughter left for college buy a British bike. That’s where I started. It CX500 was manufactured in three versions, the and it was my wife and me, alone, empty-nesters soon became apparent that any decent vintage Custom (C) model, the Deluxe (D) model and for the first time in 25 years. That’s when The British bike was going to require a lot of repair a Turbo (T) version. I liked both the Custom Plan was first conceived and kicked into gear. know-how and tended to be outside my budget and the Deluxe for their ‘buggly’ reputation and I started leaving copies of motorcycle mag- limitations. I could almost buy a new British the fact that the early 1980s models seemed azines lying conspicuously around the house bike for the same price. well respected and were considered to be work (the family room, the kitchen, the bathroom). I Having no prior motorcycle mechanical horses. These bikes seemed to be available at low Googled “books about motorcycles,” compiled experience and working with a limited budget, prices, in reasonably good condition (low miles lists and then purchased and read books about I began to change my focus from a British bike and little rust) and were touted as great learner the sport and the lifestyle (I left these laying to a vintage Japanese motorcycle. These seemed bikes. The big clincher for me was that I liked around the house as well.) I talked about motor- to be readily available and some models could the character of the motorcycle, especially the cycles a lot. I went on and on about what I had be found at pretty reasonable prices. The scent transverse mounted V-twin engine which was read about motorcycles and even talked about was strong and I wanted to act before the trail unique for bikes in my price range and would women who ride motorcycles. I thought (out went cold (or the wife came to her senses). be a good fit for my personality. loud) about different brands of motorcycles and The first bike I found was a 1976 Kawa- After narrowing the search, within a few how “reasonable” prices were for certain models saki KZ400, but the seller said it needed a little days I found a CX500 for sale on Craigslist. as compared to other “much more expensive work. When I went to take a look at the bike, org. The bike looked good in the pictures (I models.” I became my home’s encyclopedia the seller couldn’t start it for me explaining that have since found that motorcycles photograph of motorcycle information. All of which was he was “having a problem finding a petcock.” I quite well!), and the seller was very up front met with a roll of the eyes and general apathy. went home that evening and was quickly able about the condition of the bike. My e-mail and “You need a motorcycle like you need another to find a resource for a petcock replacement. I then telephone communications with the seller hole in your head,” my wife would often say. decided it was probably best to look elsewhere were exceptionally informative. I decided to I could tell I was making progress. (though, I’d sure buy the bike now. What was take the 300-plus-mile trip from St. Louis to In the spring of 2007, I told my wife that I I thinking?) Kansas to see the bike. My wife agreed to go thought it would be a good idea to take a Mo- It was during this initial bike shopping event along for the ride. torcycle Safety Foundation course, just in case that I ran head-on into what I consider to be the The seller turned out to be as coopera- … and her surprise response? major conundrum that a new rider faces while tive and informative in person as he had been “If you want to take the course, take the trying to purchase his first motorcycle: How during our previous communications, plus he course.” does one test-ride a bike when he’s never re- didn’t hesitate to let me test-ride the bike when As soon as I recovered, I registered and ally ridden a bike? Before buying a motorcycle, I revealed my motorcycle riding experience to in May 2007 passed the course. Phase one of new or used, one should most certainly ride the him. The bike started cold and rode well, had The Plan was complete, now I needed a mo- motorcycle, yet, without riding experience one no apparent leaks, very little rust and was priced torcycle! must either a) fool the seller into thinking that within my budget. It was a beauty! I left without A few days later, I approached my wife with one is an experienced rider, b) take a friend along buying the bike. a bit of what I considered to be sound logic. as a surrogate test rider, or c) find someone nice About 50 miles out of town, I realized that “You know, if I’m going to get a motorcycle, enough or foolish enough who understands ones I should have bought the motorcycle. My wife I really should start looking for one while all lack of experience and would then let one test- and I talked about it during our trip back and this excellent safety information is fresh in my ride the bike anyway. As I was pondering the decided that I should make an offer. As soon as skull. The longer I wait, the greater the chance solution to this puzzle, I ran across information I arrived back home, I called the seller, ironed that I’ll forget what I’ve learned and that would about the Honda CX500 series. out a few loose ends and agreed upon a price. be a shame, don’t you think?” My original “vintage Japanese motorcycles” Within a week I had taken delivery of my very “I guess you’re going to do this regardless Internet search had produced information on first motorcycle and she was a beauty. of what I say.” several models that I considered to be options for I’d finally gotten my bike. Now all I had Sounded like a “yes” to me. me. After researching various makes and models, to do was ride. The hard part was over. I made a list of some of the pros and cons that Man, was I ever naive! I was barely getting The hunt is on I found for each. One model that kept popping started. … ● Immediately I began checking newspapers up and had consistently favorable reviews was June 2009 www.vjmc.org 13 The Angel of

1968 Kawasaki restoration with a larger purpose

By Larry Postelwait in Houston, I purchased an old 1968 Samurai A-1 SS for $600. I constantly sent old magazine articles and pictures to Houston. In 1966, Kawasaki introduced the 250 A-1 Samurai to the The restoration began in January of 2007 with a simple idea world. This was a 247cc two-stroke and was to become the best of getting the 1968 Samurai A-1 SS running to determine if there seller in the U.S.A. and help Kawasaki establish themselves as a were any serious problems with the motorcycle. As luck would maker of high performance motorcycles. In 1967, Kawasaki in- have it, the bike was essentially a very good bike to restore with troduced the 350cc version, A7 350 Avenger. The “A” series mo- all major components in tact on the motorcycle and in fairly sound torcycles continued to be produced by Kawasaki until 1971 when mechanical condition. they were replaced by the “S” series triples. The Kawasaki 250cc Once I determined the bike was in fairly sound mechanical Samurai Street Scrambler had a husky, 31hp dual rotary-valve condition, I began disassembly of the motorcycle. This disassembly aluminum-alloy two-stroke engine capable of 100-plus mph per- essentially took one Saturday afternoon in which every component formance. was taken apart on the motorcycle. All the small parts were labeled Most of the engineers that worked on the Samurai project were and put into baggies, as well as utilizing tie wraps to keep spacers transferred from Kawasaki’s aircraft division. Kawasaki also had and washers together as a unit until they could be restored. the resources to construct, test, and evaluate individual compo- Once the bike was completely stripped down, the frame nents and prototype parts for the Samurai at a completely unrelated was taken to a powdercoater in which the frame was completely division in Kawasaki. The challenge for the Kawasaki engineers stripped and powdercoated in black. All of the fasteners were tak- was to develop a 250cc twin with a crankshaft-mounted rotary- en to a replater, stripped and re-zinc-plated. Most of the bolts were disk valve. It was believed that this rotary-valve engine would be in excellent shape and the replating made them look new. The fuel extremely uncomfortable because of the width of the engine. By tank, headlight, nacelle, fork covers and oil tank were completely mounting the carburetors near the crankshaft chamber and keeping stripped and filled with auto body filler to remove any small dents the crank shank as short as possible, Kawasaki engineers ended that occurred over the 39-year life of this bike. The Candy Apple up with an engine that was extremely narrow for the limited space blue paint was matched with new, modern day Candy Apple col- that was allowed to put the components into. ors. The gas tank was repainted two-tone with pearl white to give it In 1968, my brother purchased a new Kawasaki Samurai A-1 the original look, complete with pin stripes. In addition, we clear- SS for $550. Some 39 years later, he developed cancer and as a way coated the fuel tank, headlight, nacelle, fork covers and oil tank. to divert his attention while at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center The exhaust system and other chrome parts were in fairly good 14 www.vjmc.org June 2009 condition. The exhaust guards were taken off of the exhaust pipes and the exhaust pipes were vatted in an automotive vat. This automotive vat cleaned the inside of the mufflers almost as new, while the guards were sent to a chrome shop to be rechromed. In addition, the rear fender and taillight bracket were also re- chromed along with the handle bars. The front stainless fender had some large dents that were dollied out and I re-polished the front fender. Finding parts for the Kawasaki A-1 SS was not as difficult as I first thought. Most of the parts were pur- chased through Ebay (cables, rubber covers, knee pads for the gas tanks, hand grips, etc.), and came from every part of the world torcycle. This 31hp motorcycle ran unbelievably well for the size — England, Japan, Indonesia, Canada, and several places in the of the motorcycle. United States. Many of the mechanical parts came from the local God blessed my brother and me through the restoration of this Kawasaki dealer, like brake shoes, chains, tires and spark plugs. motorcycle. This was an extremely enriching project — I was able This whole process took approximately 10-1/2 months and on to help my brother through a very difficult time, and bring back Dec.19, 2007, my brother had been completely cured of cancer many teenage memories of him. ● and pulled his first wheelie in 39 years on an A-1 SS Samurai mo-

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June 2009 www.vjmc.org 15 30-year hiatus … over

By Christopher Castro ately accepted. (By the way, at this point I didn’t have even a permit for a motorcycle or own a helmet.) Clif and Thomas are It had been the better part of 30 years since I had ridden, or fine instructors and I worked very hard to learn what they were even sat on, a motorcycle of any size or shape. I did not have showing me. I ended the summer by taking a Motorcycle Safety the smallest desire to own or ride one now. My brother-in-law, Foundation course and receiving my full license. Thomas, has ridden most of his adult life; over the years we It turns out that the Kawasaki is a 1976 KZ900 LTD. It’s have had many conversa- in original condition, down tions about his experienc- to the tool kit and owner’s es. Thomas has traveled all manual. Over the last two over the U.S. and Europe summers I have added a to- on many different types of tal of about 4,000 miles to bikes. While these were bring the mileage now to great stories, I still had no just over 20,000. interest in riding myself. Having not just a mo- At the time, Thomas torcycle but a classic has had a collection of several introduced me to an entire- bikes including an old Ka- ly new world where I have wasaki that was lurking already met many great in the back of his garage. people. We go out nearly I didn’t know very much every Sunday that we can, about it other than it had but here in New England been passed around within I’m all done for the season my wife’s family since the about mid-November. late ‘80s. It had not been Wintertime brings rou- used by anybody with any regularity over the last 20 years, but tine maintenance and some polishing of the aluminum which I thought that it was in good condition. my 10-year-old is happy and willing to help with. William has On a sunny Sunday in May of 2007, my son, William, and already taken a dirt bike course and has some time yet before he I made a stop at our friend Clif’s house. He was only to happy can get his street license. to show us the new Triumph Bonneville he had just bought. (I I just hope he doesn’t wait 30 years. didn’t know that they were still in business, sorry Triumph.) From out of nowhere, I knew two things: I wanted to ride For more information: a motorcycle, and I wasn’t buying one anytime soon. You can www.msf-usa.org call it a midlife crisis that suddenly just hit me or whatever you want, but the feeling was there. After a brief brainstorm ses- sion, I thought of the unused Kawasaki at Thomas’ house. “If I register and insure the KZ, can I borrow it for the sum- mer,” I asked. “If you wanted it, you could keep it,” he said. Of course this was a very generous offer which I immedi-

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16 www.vjmc.org June 2009 VJMC lines up Z1s

Byfor Rich Holman, NYC NJ field rep show

Despite the snow, cold and yes, plane crash (the one that landed in the Hudson behind the Javits center), the VJMC made its presence known in January at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. We had a nice representation of vintage Japanese motorcycles. On hand with his collection, Forrest Engelmann brought a beautiful unrestored 1970 CB750KO, a nice 1967 CB305 Su- per Hawk, a1966 CT200 Trail 90, a 1963 C105 Trail 55 and very nice 1967 C100 step-thru. Forrest also spent all three days at the booth as well as and helped with set up. Dean Wright had a gorgeous 1981 GPz1100, beautifully done in white. Thanks to Dean --- he was our early man who managed to get to Javits by 9 a.m. to get things started. Member Jim Giama- rese brought his beautiful 1975 Kawasaki Z1 to match my 1973 Kawasaki Z1 and a 1974 Kawasaki Z1. Jim also brought his turbo-charged 1975 Kawasaki Z1 and his favorite transportation, a 1964 Sport 50. We lined up the three original Z1s in a row. What a treat to have all three years of the Z1s for display. The show was a big hit. The only disappointing thing was that Mike Parish didn’t bring any of his sandcast CB750s. Mike was a big help with his knowledge of the early Hondas, as well as his help at the booth. He does promise to bring sandcasts next year. On Sunday, my grandson, Fred Carpenter, was a big help handing out membership applications and some giveaway items. A special thanks also goes to the Vin Moto of NYC who we shared the space with; they provided help at the booth as well an unbelievable 1952 Vincent Comet and a Benelli café racer. It was nice to see peoples’ faces when they saw what we had to offer. Comments all weekend included. “I had one of them,” or “I wish I still had that bike,” or “That was my first motorcycle.”

Factory Correct Paint Schemes and Colors It’s what we do best. Japanese, European, American, Italian Late Model, Classic, Antique From left, Richard Holman, Fred Carpen- Phone: 574-298-2199 ter, Kerry Pierno, Forrest Engelman and Mike Parish. www.precisionmotorcyclepainting.com June 2009 www.vjmc.org 17 Teen prodigy shines at

VMD By Ken Haines Rising star is VJMC’s youngest Freebie Four winner

I have been a VJMC Maryland field representative for sev- on that. We went to a few small local swap meets in York and jef- eral years. About two years ago, I hired my nephew, Erik Haines, ferson, Pa. Thanks to the VJMC, swap meets and Ebay, we man- to clean my shop and pick up the tools. He wanted a motorcycle aged to put the old bike back together. instead of money, and I have a barn full of old bikes; somewhere In July of 2008, I took the little man to the grandaddy of all between 200-300, so it sounded good to me. swap meets, Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio. On the way He pulled out an old 1978 Suzuki DS100 and started working out, he told me that he brought big money with him, $300. “Wow, you might be able to find something for that,” I said. I have been going to Mid-Ohio for years and I never bring enough money, I thought, but this was his first trip so he didn’t know what to expect. The first thing Friday morning he bought a nice little Honda CL175 for $200. It was a little dirty, but it turned over with compression and it had a title and a key. Then he wanted to join the VJM, so we went to the booth where Jim Townsend signed him up. I thought he maybe able to buy a few parts, but he had other plans. Thanks to the help of the other two Maryland reps, Tim McDowell and Dan Gray, he was able

18 www.vjmc.org June 2009 rising vjmc star 1/4 pg western hill honda

to sell the bike at a profit, and then he started to wheel and deal buying bikes and reselling them. I told him to make sure to sell all of the bikes before Sunday or he would be taking them home. By Saturday he had all the bikes sold but one, a 1971 Honda SL175. It was a rolling chassis and about four boxes of parts. Erik said he had $200 in it and was wondering if he could get his money back on Ebay by selling the parts, or maybe putting it all back to- gether and making a cow fetcher since he lives on a farm. I didn’t give it any thought. Sunday morning Erik walked around the swap meet andf ound a 2002 Honda XR100R for $900 and bought it. At the end of the day we loaded up the trailer and started to leave. “Why do they only have this swap meet once a year?” he asked. I told him that if they had it more than once a year, it wouldn’t be such a big event. Then he said he was sad like his best friend just moved out of the neighborhood and he wouldn’t see them for dreds of applications and Erik managed to sign up two new mem- a whole year. bers at the booth. He was a great help with booth stuff and getting When we got home, he still had $100 in his pocket.The next extra copies of booth applications. The next show was in February day, Erik started working on the old Honda SL175 because the at the Baltimore Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle Show. Erik was there all kicker spindle was broken. The transmission case had to be split, weekend working the booth and he managed to sign up two more so he had a lot of work ahead of him; finding parts for this model new members which made him a VJMC Freebie Four winner. wasn’t as easy as he thought, but he managed to find all the parts Erik is proud to be a VJMC member and promotes the club he needed. With a little help and supervision, he put it back to- whenever he can. Erik is currentley working on a 1982 Kawasaki gether. KZ550LTD and he plans to sell it to earn a little extra money for In January, Mike Runnels, the Virginia field rep, and I worked Mid-Ohio. He has been saving up all year for the trip. So if you together at the Cycle World Show in Washington, D.C. Erik en- happen to see Erik at Mid-Ohio rummaging though some boxes of tered his Honda SL175 and worked the booth. We gave out hun- parts, say “Hi.”

By Ken Haines

June 2009 www.vjmc.org 19 The early years of Japanese imports

By Charles Porchia

1969 Honda CB750K0 sandcast owned by Ray Landy, photos by book author Doug Mitchel. Mitch- el has written “Standard Catalog of Japanese Motorcycles, 1959- 2007,” “The Ultimate Guide to Honda Motorcycles” (both avail- able at Amazon.com), and “How to Customize Your Star by Yama- ha,” available on Amazon.com and from J&P Cycles. 20 www.vjmc.org June 2009 In the April issue, the author detailed that Kolbe Cycle Sales in Northridge, North Hollywood. Ken sold whatever his first encounter with a Japanese bike Calif., was the first Honda dealership brand of motorcycle he could get. He in the U.S. at a TT race in Southern in the U.S.That’s where I bought the had Jawa, Gilera, Parilla (not to be con- California in 1959. — Ed. Honda CB72 that was pictured in part fused with Aprilia), Maico, Lilac, Mar- one of this series. Andy Kolbe was usho and, later on, Suzuki. Typical of Since I wrote part one of this series, signed on with Honda in January of the shops of that day, he sold only the I spoke with Dave Ekins, whose broth- 1959 by Mr. Kawashima. When Honda bikes, no helmets, jackets --- not even er, Bud, was one of the great names in entered the U.S. car market, Kolbe sold oil. He stocked no parts at all. If some- the early days of the sport. Bud passed cars and bikes out of the same door on one asked about parts, his standard away in October 2007.His Triumph Reseda Blvd. in the San Fernando Val- answer was, “They’re on the water,” dealership in Southern California was ley, until they outgrew that building meaning, of course, that the parts were no doubt the best known in the country. and moved the bikes to Woodland Hills on cargo ships en-route to the U.S. For Bud’s influence was a major factor in in the west San Fernando Valley. Re- all I knew that could have meant scotch Triumph’s success in the U.S. (Bud was cently, when Andy Kolbe passed away, and water. I don’t even think Ken ever a stunt driver in many films, including the motorcycle shop was closed. I was rode a motorcycle. Yet somehow he many with legend Steve McQueen, told that the franchise will not be re- convinced companies that wanted to including doing the motorcycle jump opened nor will Honda offer it for pur- enter the U.S. market that he had the over barbed wire in The Great Escape chase. I think the intent is to strengthen ability to sell bikes on a national scale. and driving the Mustang during the fa- the market for other Honda dealers in Perhaps if Lilac and Marusho had mous car-chase scene in Bullitt.) the area. used better judgment in choosing an Dave was able to fill me in on some Somewhere along the way, I got American distributor, it would be the early day facts about the sport. He said a job at Ken Kay Distributing Co. in big six of Japanese brands and not the

June 2009 www.vjmc.org 21 big four that we have today. I remember would enter the U.S. market, thus leav- at the most. Then someone in Japan got seeing crates of Lilacs and Marushos ing both names simply a footnote in the smart and did what Lilac and Marusho arrive. I rode both brands. My memo- history of the sport. should have done. Suzuki took mat- ries of them were that they both were At some point, Ken Kay was in ters into their own hands, and out of it very smooth, but really down on power. contact with Suzuki who also wanted came “American Suzuki.” If you were We had one model of each. The Lilac to enter the U.S. market. How he con- to ask American Suzuki who their first was a 250cc V-twin. The cylinder lay- vinced them to make him the sole dis- employee was, they might not know, out was like a present day Moto Guzzi, tributer for the brand I will never know. and if they did, I’m sure they wouldn’t including a shaft drive. It looked like it Evidently Ken Kay talked a really good mention my name. However, I take a should have sold very well. The Mar- line, and before long, new Suzuki’s certain perverted satisfaction in saying usho was a 500cc opposed twin, like started arriving at the shop. If I remem- that I was American Suzuki’s first em- a BMW. At the time, we all thought it ber correctly, it seems like a 200cc two- ployee. As you know, Suzuki recovered was a dead-on copy of the Beemer. Why stroke twin was the top model. One of from Ken Kay’s stewardship to become not? The Japanese Meguro brand was a the main selling points was that they one of the Japanese Big Four, and never shameless copy of a BSA 650cc verti- had hard-chrome cylinders that never looked back. The Suzuki X-6 Hustler cal twin, but with better electronics and required re-boring to fit oversized pis- in 1965 really made its mark. Now we no oil puddles. Looking back, almost tons. The idea was not new. American- have the GSX-Rs and the Hayabusas 50 years, both Lilac and Marusho were made chainsaws also had hard-chrome (that means “Hawk” in Japanese), yet far better than the British bikes, and re- bores. It worked OK up to a point, but Suzuki almost went down the dumper ally should have done better in the U.S. in those days if the bore was damaged, with Lilac and Marusho, not to men- However, there were people, whose a new cylinder was your only choice. tion Parilla and Tandon. Never heard of names are lost in history that made bad I would guess that Ken Kay had Su- Tandon? Do you want to guess who the choices as to how those two brands zuki for a year, perhaps a year and a half sole distributor was for the Tandon? It’s 22 www.vjmc.org June 2009 only fair to say that Ken Kay intended very cheap. At first I bought a Yamaha how it didn’t look real, like it was a to do well for the brands he had, but AT-1. It was a 125cc two-stroke single. mockup of wood or clay. Maybe it was to market them on a national scale was Later, I got a Kawasaki 500cc H-1 tri- the lighting; it really didn’t matter. You just beyond what he could accomplish. ple for about $600 U.S. could see well enough what the real In June of 1966, President Lyndon We knew that in the summer of thing would look like. The next year, Johnson sent me to Vietnam. I wound 1968 the Honda CB750 would be shown I would visit the Honda plant at Hama- up on the central coast just outside the at the Tokyo Motor Show. All the air- matsu and saw the new CB750 coming city of the Nha-Trang. Not that bad of men at the base who rode were anxious off the production line. a place to be. There was a really nice to see it. Downtown Tokyo was just a The American motorcycle maga- beach. I never imagined I would be able short train ride away. The event center zines fawned all over the new Hondas. to have a motorcycle in Vietnam, but I where the show was being held was just One said it was the “ultimate motorcy- bought a mini-bike from an Army guy. massive in size! The Japanese really cle” that would “never be surpassed.” It It was a Rupp, with a 4hp engine. I rode know how to put on a good show. All sounds sort of silly hearing it now. ● it all over the air base. I couldn’t get the Japanese brands were represented. a real crash helmet, so I wore a U.S.- One was set in a woodland scene, oth- Porchia plans to write more about “rid- issue steel combat helmet. ers were like a city street, and one had ing in Japan” for the next issue. He can When it came time to ship out, I a “real” waterfall. I was very surprised. be reached at charlesporchia@yahoo. put in for Germany and Japan, and got It was more like what you would see in com. Yokota Air Base just north of Tokyo. I Las Vegas. Every scene had live girls arrived there on Jan. 18, 1968. The ex- in hot pants with matching caps, it was change rate was 360 Japanese yen for great! a U.S. dollar. Today it is 98 yen to the And then there it was: the world’s dollar. At that rate it made motorcycles first look at the Honda CB750. Some- June 2009 www.vjmc.org 23 Roger Smith found a metalworking expert in his own backyard to help restore this correct 1962 Honda CL72. The shape of things to come Found a metal master in my own backyard

By Roger Smith, VJMC PR director In the 1973 hit movie Magnum Force, “Dirty” Harry Callahan declared that “A man has to know his limitations.” That quote applies to many facets of life, but I have found that it is particularly true when you are restoring a vintage Japanese motorcycle. My restoration partner and son-in-law, Matt Tate, and I have had suc- cess with several of our restoration projects including receiving the 2008 Cycle World magazine Excellence in Restoration award for our 1967 Yamaha YM2C. One of the main reasons for our success is that we know our limitations.

24 www.vjmc.org June 2009 Dave Ekins, in 1962, astride one of the very first Honda CL72 scram- blers that came into the U.S. The picture was taken at the La Paz, Mexico, telegraph office in March, 1962. It shows Dave at the finish of One of the most com- the first non-stop race from Tijuana mon restoration chal- to La Paz, which was the beginning lenges is the dam- of the now-famous Baja 1000. The aged fender lip where picture was taken by Joe Parkhurst. the bike has bumped something over the years. In less than an Splitting crankshafts, high-intensity hour, the lip was re- welding, plating metals and machining paired by Ron. parts are out of our abilities and we find ourselves doing less paintwork, too. Luck- ily we have access to a world-class bike painter/artist in Ron Finch whose studio is just 20 minutes away. through the long winter here in Michigan. bike was very nice, but was showing its age At the end of 2008, we were trying to Luckily, I received a call on an early Honda from sitting eight years in storage. decide which bike we would like to work on 250/305 scramblers. I purchased this 1962 One of our biggest challenges was Honda CL72 declared as “100-percent cor- with the lightweight polished alloy fenders rect.” When the CL72 was delivered to that were stock on this bike. These fenders Michigan by Daily Direct Transport, we were not chrome-plated, but rather buffed The shape knew we had a diamond in the rough. The aluminum alloy to save weight. Honda felt of things

The fender rivets are removed be- to come fore the repairs begin.

The rear alloy fender had two slight cracks that developed over the past 47 years, where the taillight was mounted. Ron repaired the cracks. June 2009 www.vjmc.org 25 that this was a bike that was going to be used for off-road racing and they wanted to save every ounce of weight they could. The bike was ridden in desert races by world champions like Dave Ekins because of the Honda’s reliability and weight. Remember that in the early 1960s, guys were riding Triumphs, BSAs and even Harley-Da- vidson Sportsters in off-road events. The CL72 Hondas were refreshingly quick and manageable compared to the much heavier bikes of the day. With the alloy fenders we realized that we had just found another restoration pro- cess that we could add to our “Beyond our Limitations” file. While friends and local experts described how easy it would be to simply pound out the 47 years worth of dings and creases with a ball-peen hammer and firm sandbag, we knew this would be These half-moon-shaped dents had to be removed. a big mistake. So the hunt was on for a craftsman who was knowledgeable in metal restora- tion and somebody we could trust with two 1962 light alloy buffed Honda fenders that

Many steps have to be taken to re- move the small dents near the rivet, including the use of a blue spray- on die that shows where even tiny dents are hiding.

26 www.vjmc.org June 2009 Once the dents are removed, Ron brings the original luster back to the now smooth fender.

were now unobtainium. I searched for ex- his magic with metal surfaces for decades, ter!” he said, which really made our day. perts around the country and had a lead on but he has been teaching others to do the Over the hours we spent with Ron in one fellow in Southern California. During same kind of work. He has even authored the next few days, he used his special tools my conversation with him, he said, “Why books on the subject, including Metal Fab- to gently tap the dents from the inside out, would you send your fenders all the way ricator’s Handbook and Sheet Metal Hand- prod the creases on the fender tips, spray out here when you have Ron Fournier right book: How to Form and Shape Sheet Metal on deep-blue die that showed every divot there in Michigan?” for Competition, Custom and Restoration and then file smooth the slight creases that Ron Fournier? Well a name check Use. He also designs and sells metalwork- showed the history of this bike’s travels. It through Yahoo showed me exactly who this ing tools that he has developed through ex- was amazing to see the metal fenders re- man was. perience. turning to their original quality. Ron Fournier has been not only doing The best part of finding Fournier? His Ron’s career as a metal fabricator shop/studio was 40 minutes from us! How spans 40 years across the custom automo- lucky was that? tive, aircraft and motorcycle industries. In We brought our fenders to Fournier 1991, Ron and his family founded Fournier Enterprises in early April and handed them Enterprises, a custom metal fabrication to Ron in his office. He took each fender company with a variety of business divi- in his hands and examined the slight dents sions including full-size custom-built ve- and ripples with the touch of an artist. hicles, metal fab workshops, instructional “We can make these look much bet- films, as well as a line of signature tools

Rivets are drilled out.

Next the fenders are “wheeled” by Ron. June 2009 www.vjmc.org 27 Chrysler have also contracted for his fabri- cation and training services. In the 1970s, Ron founded Race Craft, which developed a reputation as one of the finest metal fab shops in the U.S. I asked Ron how he prefers his repairs to be prepped before he begins. He ex- plained that he prefers the metal on his jobs to be media-blasted before coming into the shop, and that is just a preference. He prefers not to use his skills and charge for fixing rust or doing basic repairs. He defi- nitely does not work with pot-metal parts as they are not made of sheet metal; they also prefer not to work with stainless steel. Ron’s son, Dan, works with his dad whenever possible. He also has his own company, Fournier Customs, at his home where he can do a variety of fabricating. Dan is also an accomplished metal fabrica- tor, painter and welder --- truly an integral Special tools hold and align the new rivets. part of the family business. Dan enjoys teaching welding and other metal fabrica- and equipment. Recent shop projects in- Kraft and Bob Sharp Racing have all uti- tion skills to workshop students with Ron. clude a 1938 Bugatti body build, a one-off lized Ron’s unique skills to transform metal He also helps with technical and equipment aluminum-bodied roadster, a full schedule into various components for their champi- questions on the phone and email, so don’t of metal shaping workshops and industry onship race cars. General Motors, Ford and be surprised if you call and get to talk with show appearances. Through the years Ron has worked dil- The rivets are installed per- igently to promote the craft of metalwork fectly without the fender it- and has placed an emphasis on education self being pulled down too and training so that the art will continue to tightly, which would cause a dimple around the rivet or thrive for many generations. His tool de- the rivets to float because signs include the Fournier Quick Shaper they were not fitted prop- MK II English Wheel. erly. This is an art in itself His career began with Holman and and the proper tools really Moody in 1964, and since that time racing aid in the assembly. greats such as Roger Penske, A.J. Foyt, Kar

28 www.vjmc.org June 2009 nents and add-ons, like fuel tanks, oil tanks and abilities. and fenders. After four hours of work, our aged al- “We are also capable of complete turn- loy fenders were brought back to beautiful key automotive and cycle builds. Sculptur- condition. What looked like a lost cause al, architectural and aircraft builds are also was anything but lost. Ron tapped, filed, welcome. sanded and rolled our fenders back into “We also offer classes on metal shaping shape and they are now back on the bike. that involves the demonstration and hands- If you need a special piece restored on your on experience in metal-shaping skills and bike and know your own limitations, don’t English-wheel use. The three-day courses hesitate to contact Ron and his metalwork- are an intense and focused experience in ing team. We couldn’t be happier with the The newly finished welds are sanded which students learn traditional English results at the hands of this craftsman. ● smooth with an air polishing tool. metal-shaping techniques.” Students in his classes develop and For more information: him if you ever need a metal repair on that practice their metal-shaping skills under www.fournierenterprises.com vintage Japanese project. the direction of Ron, who has been teach- “We are a full-time, professional metal ing metal shaping and fabrication for nearly work facility with more than 40 years of ex- 20 years. Ron’s 40 years of practical metal- perience. Our specialty is the fabrication of shaping experience and real-world experi- one-of-a-kind or low quantity hand-crafted ence give him a broad scope of knowledge aluminum or mild steel projects,” Ron said. upon which to base his instruction. Fournier “We use traditional English metal-shaping workshops are limited to six people, which methods to produce high-quality compo- allows Ron to focus on individual interests

June 2009 www.vjmc.org 29 Michigan chapter stays busy during frigid months By Steve Searles, West Michigan Field Rep

Despite frigid temperatures and relentless snow, the Michi- gan chapter of the VJMC managed to stay quite busy the winter season. The group attended two large events to show the pride our members have for their vintage Japanese motorcycles and to pro- mote the club.

Cycle World show The first event, Jan. 2-4, was the Cycle World International Mo- Andy Nichols’ 1968 Honda 450 scrambler and others. torcycle Show at the Expo Center in Novi, Mich. The VJMC has had a booth there for several years, and this year we received a from January through March. Several VJMC club members were prime spot right in front of Yamaha and next to Harley-Davidson. selected to bring their prized possessions to the museum for dis- The group had 12 bikes on display, including a Kawasaki KZ1100, play. The goal of this show was to display noteworthy motorcycles Z-1 and Z1-R. Brian Ratkos brought his restored small Hondas, due to age, rarity, history, condition, restoration work or other in- a CT-70, SL-70 and XR75. Andy and Dallas Nichols brought a novations that capture the history of motorcycling in the United Honda Dream and a restored Honda CL350 scrambler. A Suzuki States. There were 80 bikes on display and our club probably had X-6 Hustler always attracted attention. 30 percent of them. Way to go VJMC! Additional members that worked the booth and talked to at- Heading the list of entries was the collection from Andy tendees included Andy George, Brian Ratkos, Bob Simpson and Nichols (East Michigan Field Rep) and his father, Dallas. They others. We must have talked to more than 1,000 people, answering brought 14 motorcycles, from 49cc to a 450cc Black Bomber to questions and talking about all types of Japanese motorcycles. Dallas’ 1976 Honda GoldWing Limited Edition. A special display After walking the show and seeing the same old cruisers and was made for Dallas’ 1957 Honda Benly 125cc. That’s right, 1957, crotch rockets, it is refreshing to see some machinery with some before Honda imported motorcycles into the U.S. This is a very character including chrome, spokes and colors other than black! rare piece of Honda history and was purchased from a fellow club member from Florida, Troyce Walls, at Mid-Ohio several years Dow Museum Motorcycle Exhibition ago. Dallas and Andy have Honda Dreams, Hawks and scramblers The Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art in Midland, Mich., that are very unique. They are ambassadors for the VJMC and vin- sponsored a “Motorcycles from Mid-West Collectors” exhibit tage motorcycling and are living examples that, “You meet the nic-

Dallas Nichols’ 1957 Honda Benly 125. Steve Searles’ 1973 Honda Elsinore CR250M. 30 www.vjmc.org June 2009 Charlie Tackett’s Honda Road Race replica.

est people on a Honda.” I brought five vintage two wheelers to the event, breaking out my recently acquired 1974 Suzuki Savage TS250L. This was parked next to my 1975 Suzuki GT380. There were about 12 Suzukis, only two Yama- has and five Kawasakis. Many Hondas were on display, including my 1973 CR250M Elsinore with trophies won in 1974-’75. I also brought my 1982 CBX and the Yamaha RD350 with only 832 miles. Charlie Tackett brought his Honda Road Racing replica of Mike Hailwood’s bike. Very authentic looking, with a picture of Mike Hail- wood racing at the Isle of Man. Bob Simpson had his Rickman CR750, with the Honda 750F powerplant, on display. That factory orange from Rickman is gorgeous! ●

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Overall Motogiro America winner Steve Flach on his Honda CB160.

by Burt Richmond they wisely changed the rules to encour- Calif., to tie into the Red Bull Moto GP age more riders and more marques to at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and When the folks who run the very participate. (Traditionally, the Motogiros included a Moto Concorso and a vintage popular Motogiro d’Italia decided to bring were for Italian motorcycles manufac- auction. There was something for every their five-day Road Rally for vintage, tured before 1957 of less than 175cc.) motorcycle enthusiast to watch, see, or small-displacement bikes to America, The rally event in 2008 was in Monterey, participate. Because this event is run on public roads, all motorcycles must be street le- gal. Average speed for the actual road sections is approximately 30 mph, so the Motogiro America that attracted 87 rid- ers is not a speed event. It is more about endurance. Having the bikes continue to run is no easy task with magnetos, batter- ies and coils that unexpectedly fail, ma- rooning the riders to the side of the road, scratching their heads. The good news is that the organizers had three teams of paired mechanics who provided roadside assistance who got at least 20 machines up and running on a daily basis. There were also recovery teams that picked up those with truly broken machines.

Riders line up and are ready for the start of Motogiro America. 32 www.vjmc.org June 2009 The Moto Concorso was a popular attraction for spectators.

For the Motogiro America, all makes na (sister city to Ravena, Italy), NY, both The Motogiro America is a timed/ were invited, and a new class called the rode Honda CB160s. Tom Farley from speed/distance rally on public roads in- Sport 250 class had to be created to al- Quincy, Mass., was on a Yamaha YDT1 terspersed with at least three daily agil- low years from 1957 to 1968 up to 250cc. 250 that began to make bottom end noises ity sections where very slow speeds are This would embrace many early Japanese on the fourth day and did not finish. Dick required to ride through a series of traf- motorcycle imports. Mike Polkabla from Snyder, also on a Yamaha 180 came all the fic-cone slalom courses ranging from 8 Whittier, Calif., and Steve Flach of Rave- way to Monterey from Greenville, NY. seconds to 22 seconds. The agility test

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June 2009 www.vjmc.org 33 CB160 rider Steve Flach receives his first place award from Constantino Steve Flach Ruggiero, president EICMA, and Paola Bellusci, of the Italian Trade Com- concentrates mission. through the agility section slalom.

sections vary widely in layout and time. Mechanical and digital stop watches and clocks are permitted to help the riders make it through each section as accurately as possible. As the riders que up to go through the timing clocks, most are busy pushing buttons on their stop watches and glancing down at the clock as they begin. Flach was amazing as he aced most of the agility sections with no mechanical or electronic devices, just keeping time in his head. Flach proved to be a skilled, focused rider on a vintage Hon- da 160cc machine, who did better than all the veterans. He won the overall First Place, outperforming bigger bikes in the Sport 250 class. Hugh Schink from nearby Montecito, Calif., won the Vintage Class, and several of the daily sections on his 125cc Mo- tobi Imperiale. (Schink also won his class last May in the Mo- togiro d’Italia in Rome on the same diminutive machine.) Flach’s overall success in the Motogiro America won him an all-expenses-paid trip for two to attend the International EICMA Motorcycle show in Milan, Italy. Kudos to Steve and his CB160. ● Tom Farley astride his 250cc Yamaha YDT1.

34 www.vjmc.org June 2009 Of loves lost and regained again Goldwing restoration restarts relationship By Randal G. Allen

It was late in the year of 1974 when I saw an article in a motorcycle magazine of a brand new Honda model. I had been riding motorcycles since I was 13 years old. But at that moment, I was doing my time in the U.S. Navy on an aircraft carrier. With nothing but water surrounding me, all I could do was dream of riding a bike again. And with that article, my dreams became focused on the new Honda Goldwing. June 2009 www.vjmc.org 35 It wasn’t until I got out of the Navy in 1977 that dream be- help make ends meet. I couldn’t watch as I heard the sound of that came reality. After receiving my separation papers I did not drive horizontal four driving away with the new owner. straight home to Wichita, Kan. Instead I headed straight to Jim’s Over the next 16 years I read the magazines just as I did when Honda in Newton, Kan. There I spent my entire separation check I was in the Navy. I watched the Goldwing evolve from 1,200cc to on a new 1977 Honda GL1000 Goldwing. And the love affair be- 1,500cc and up to an 1,800cc legend. The Internet came into being gan. and I would scan the postings in my spare time. Then, in 2002, I I spent just as much money on accessories as I did for the came across one that was listed wrong and was not getting very naked bike. Every evening after work, I would be either cleaning many bids on Ebay. It was a low mileage, nice original paint, origi- or putting a new piece of chrome on my bike. Every weekend, nal muffler, 1975 Blue/Green “Gold Wing.” I emailed the seller holiday and vacation was spent on a road trip exploring the U.S.A. and then called him asking all of the questions I could think of. I In less than three years I had logged over 76,000 miles. won the bid and found myself traveling 450 miles from Wichita to In 1979, it was time to get a new one. Not that the ‘77 was wore out. The Goldwing was one of the most dependable bikes on the road. And my GL1000 never let me down. But I had plans for a new design for accessorizing a new naked Goldwing. It was a time when all Goldwings were bought naked and owners spent thou- sands of dollars personalizing their bikes with fairings, bags, seats, custom paint jobs and every other trinket that met their fancy. So once again I spent more money on accessories than I did on my new bike. And another love affair began. In 1982 I already had my eyes set on the new GL1100 As- pencade. But then something else caught my eye. She was 5 foot 2, eyes of blue, and could climb on the back of a fully dressed Goldwing with the grace of a ballerina. It was love, then marriage, and suddenly baby carriages. By 1986, and three kids later, I found myself deep in the responsibilities of being a husband and a father with a minivan. With bills stacking up, my motorcycle had to go to

36 www.vjmc.org June 2009 Denver to pick up my prize. wondering, I left the fairing and bags in tion was everywhere, so I decided to have It’s funny how everything looks and Denver. I had lots of experience putting all the calipers powdercoated. The forks also sounds better over the Internet. But all in that stuff on back in the ‘70s. I was now needed some attention. They were rebuilt all, the bike had good bones. It needed a going to try my hand at talking all that extra with new seals and bearings. Even though new rear fender, seat, right-hand side cover, stuff off. it is not considered stock, I decided to brakes, clutch, repairs had to be done to the I started at the front forks by first re- take the ridicule and have the down tubes muffler and a lot of rust removal. But I was building the calipers, one of which was chromed. determined that this classic 1975 Goldwing seized. Surprisingly it was not the one with A stock set of NOS handlebars then re- would be returned to original. If you are the most corrosion. Corrosion and oxida- placed the extra long and extra tall set that

June 2009 www.vjmc.org 37 everyone put on those early Goldwings back in the ‘70s. To make the brake system complete, I rebuilt the master cylinder and re- placed the bowl. I even made sure the red dots were put back on the master cylinder and the calipers. Now that the front fork was supporting the bike, I turned my attention to the rest of the bike. Besides a couple of small chips in the tank panels, where they hit the fairing, the paint was in great shape and the chips were easily re- paired. As far as the cracked righthand side panel, Honda sometimes has these in stock for old bikes. This was not the case. However I got lucky as a 1975, NOS, blue/green righthand panel showed up on Ebay. I was so relieved that I did not have to try and paint one … it matched perfectly. All of the pegs, center stand, side stand, braces, hangers, and rear caliper were sent off to be powdercoated. The rear brake caliper functioned, but it was rebuilt just so I knew that the system was all done right. The rear master cylin- der looked like it caught all of the road salt from the Colorado winters. Again I rebuilt the system right down to the red dot. Before I pulled anything else off the bike, I went over the electrical system and replaced any frayed or punctured wires and replaced bad connectors. I was hoping this would also fix the malfunctioning natural light. It didn’t, so the sensor would have to be changed out. So with the help of my son, Devron, out

38 www.vjmc.org June 2009 came the monster engine. The block was then painted and many parts received a silver powdercoating. The clutch and springs were changed out. Not a difficult job to do since the engine was out. Unless you break the clutch lifter plate putting it back in. Tip … take your time and make sure it is centered. Very time consuming, but worth not having to locate another one. With the valve tappets adjusted, new thermostat, gaskets, and O-rings, it was time to reassemble everything. Not fearing the “anti-chrome critics,” I went ahead and had the original tim- ing and valve covers chromed. Hey, they look nice and I like them! When I went to pull off the swing arm, one of the bearings was frozen solid. Darn salt again. While the swing arm was get- ting powdercoated, I started my search for a new set of bearings. And I searched. And searched. For anyone looking for swing arm bearings for this model, it is a BK2518RS that I found, and ordered, through a local bearing supplier. The differential was taken apart, cleaned and repainted. I clear-coated it to make it easier to clean in the future. In as- sembling the swing arm, I went ahead and added the grease nip-

June 2009 www.vjmc.org 39 ple, like the later models of GL1000s. I’ve been told that this doesn’t help, but it made me feel good. The epoxy and alumi- num patch on the muffler was taken off and I prop- erly welded it up. Instead of painting it with high heat black, which has to be redone every year, I sent it off with the headers to be ceramic coated. Well worth every cent. New chrome muffler shields can still be purchased through Honda, but they lack the original groove on the outside edge. Patience and Ebay finally yielded a much needed NOS lefthand shield. Ebay was also the answer to a good used rear fender, grab bar and seat. Maybe some day I will buy a new Goldwing. But it has been a great thrill restor- ing a bike from my past. The most interesting part of the restoration came after it was completed. A man by the name of Bob Lee approached me while I was stopped at the local Honda shop. He was admiring my ‘75 and said he had one also. He invited me on a ride where I met the greatest group of people. They were all part of a club called the VJMC, which I’d never heard of before. I really wish I had known about this organization before I started this project. Now I’m happy to be a member and I tell anyone who is even thinking about restoring a bike that they need to get involved with this club. Keep them old bikes alive. ●

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vintage Japanese motorcycle is 20 years old or older (vintage If you have business related ads, please consider taking out a A for this year was manufactured through 1989) and, of course, commercial ad. Contact Bob Billa, 949-433-3580 or ryding@earth- Japanese. Please be aware that ads may/will be edited to conserve link.net, or me for details and rate information. space. Don’t feel reluctant to use punctuation and proper case on We can now handle color photos to accompany your ads. Cost is emailed ads. a minimal $10 per photo. Please make payment to VJMC or to me, in Be aware of publication deadlines. Ads are due by the 20th of either case, please send to the address below. the month in which a magazine is issued for the NEXT release. For Send all classified ads, and money for photos ($10 per picture, example, ads for the October 2009 magazine will be due to the editor one picture per listing), to: Gary Gadd, 3721 Holland St., Fort Worth, by Aug. 20, 2009. TX, 76180; call 817-284-8195; or email [email protected].

primed and rattle can painted. A lot Four, 1974/77 CB550 and more spent. Complete turn key opera- of new parts, rear brake cam (was later models. Gasket Sets for tion. Bike needs nothing. Comes For Sale broken), front tire, coil, spark plug, 1969/73 CL70, 1970/83 CT70, with shop manual, owner’s manu- plug wire, rear brake arm, all foot 1971/73 SL70, CA/CB/CL72-77, al, original tool kit (complete), and peg rubbers. Has about 4500 miles CB/CD/CL/SL170 and 200T, CA95 Battery Tender. Additional digital on engine. New battery. Did not 150cc Dream, 1973/76 XR75, pictures on request. Price $5000. Br i d g e s t o n e start as kick lever is broken. Have 1973/76 XL250, SL350, CR350M, Much more invested in restora- new points and condenser also. MT250, MR250, CB/CL/SL/XL100, tion. Mike Vaillancourt, 970-316- Richard Wood, 774-454-6803, CB/SL/TL125, MT125, CR125M, 1704, Montrose, CO, mvonmywi@ 1966 Bridgestone Dual Twin msn.com. 175cc. Plymouth, MA, woodster53@veri- SL175, CD/CL/SS125 Twins, Two bikes. Both are mostly zon.net. 1964/69 CA/CB/CL160, CB500 complete. One is a good bike for Four, CB550 Four, CB750. Wil- restoration or could be made to 1965 Honda CB160 and CB77. liam Mack, 865-983-4204, 2329 run as is. Titled, $850. Other is not Have fully restored CB160. Also Airbase Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, running, have title, $500. Email for CL77 for restoration. Ted, 416- [email protected]. pics and information. Kevin Rod- 333-8796, Toronto, Canada, tedle- gers, 352-344-8820, Inverness, [email protected]. 1971 Honda CL70 K2. 1700 miles, FL, [email protected]. red and silver original paint, recov- For Sale: 1970 Bridgestone 200cc. ered seat. Last ran in 2007. Serial # CL70-034238. $1200. Pete Gei- Not running right now. Missing sler, 407-688-1966, Osteen, FL, carb, exhaust and probably a few [email protected]. 1972 Honda CB 175 K6. Gold/ other parts. No Title. $400. Email black, 6580 original miles, ex- for pics of this bike and additional cellent condition, stored in A/C information. Kevin Rodgers, 352- garage. $2000 obo. Herbert Sel- 344-8820, Inverness, FL, krod- bach, NC, 910-794 9350 selbach@ [email protected]. 1965 Honda CA95 Benly 150. usneedle.com. 16700 miles. Everything is in good For Sale: Bridgestone TMX100. working order – runs and rides 1972 Honda CB350F. They are Not running right now. Piston is well. $2900 or make offer. Dale, only original once, and this one stuck, but I have another cylinder 319-339-0169, Iowa City, IA, dale@ is close to all original. Runs and for it. $650. Kevin Rodgers, 352- dwoods.net. looks great, no rust or dents. 344-8820, Inverness, FL, krod- 1971 Honda CB450 K4. All origi- 4425 original miles! The only after [email protected]. 1965 Honda CL77. Have a CL77 nal, 22500 miles, drives great, market changes are 4 into 2 pipes project bike; mostly complete in looks great. Fresh tires, tubes (have original cans with holes), 1967 Bridgestone Hurricane and battery. Chrome is in excel- Scrambler. primer; best front fender and seat tires (have originals) and battery. 175cc. Recent barn you will find. Engine case damaged lent condition. Everything works. Carbs rebuilt and synched last find, good for a restoration project but comes with spare. Asking $750 Have original owner’s manual, year, front brake recently rebuilt. or parts bike. Have title. Not 100 US. Call to discuss. Ted Lemieux, Honda brochure, tool kit and shop Original green color with bright, not percent complete, but relatively 416-333-8796, Toronto, Canada, manual. $3000. Email me for ad- faded, gages. Email for photos or close. Might need engine/transmis- [email protected]. ditional pictures. Scott Roos, 772- more details, $2900. Gregory Rap- sion work. $900. Please contact 631-7244, Stuart, FL, sroosfl@aol. paport, 804-264-4860, Richmond, me with questions. Pictures avail- 1969 Honda SS125. 8000 miles, com. VA, [email protected]. able upon request. Mark Hostetler, limited production, original owner, 406-582-0865, MT, relic@bresnan. runs good, stored inside, original 1973 Honda CL350. New tires, net. paint. $1750. George, 586-286- brakes and top end re-build. Runs Bridgestone Mini Bike. 3793 Macomb, MI. strong. I’m looking for a newer bike. $150. Rich- Asking $3000. ard Rogers, 718-967-4102, NY. For Honda, New Rear Sprockets. Art Denney, 706-799-3869, North 1969 and newer CT70, 1971/73 Augusta, SC, artdenney@com- SL70, 1974/76 XL70, 1977/79 cast.net. Ho n d a XL75, 1973/78 XR75, 1974/78 XL350, 1965/69 CA/CB/CL160, 1971 Honda CB750 K1. Restored, For Honda CB500 Four, .020 piston 1964 Honda CA110. Got as resto- 1968/73 CB/CD/CL/SL175, CB/ excellent condition, 26,138 Miles. and ring set, including wrist pins ration project, took bike all apart. CL350 and 360, CB350 Four, CB/ Clear CO title. New Dunlop Tires, and circlips. New in the box. For Took down to bare metal and CL450 and 500T, 1971/73 CB500 Have receipts for everything ever Honda CB/CL/SL100, .010 piston.

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.030 piston and ring set with wrist For 1982 Honda MB5 50cc, NOS pin and circlip. New in the box. 1976 Honda XL350. Black, great 1978 Honda 400 twin with good parts. Red rear fender $75, head- For Honda CB/CL/SL350 twins, restoration project, all original, engine, $200. Parting out 50 Hon- lamp $65, carb float $17, right turn standard pistons, new in the box. $500. Scot, 586-468-8472/586- das, 1969/80. Yamaha and Honda signal $20. All prices include ship- For Honda CB/CL/SL175, 1st over 484-6939, Macomb, MI. mopeds. Lots of seats. 4 CB750 ping in the continental US. Anthony .010 rings for both pistons. 4-cyl gas tanks, $50 and up. Lo- Beatty, Troy, NY, [email protected] . Gasket sets for CB900, CB750, For 1976/77 Honda CJ360T, new cated near Rhinebeck, NY meet CB550, CB500 Four, CB400 Four, never mounted NOS muffler for the site. Ken Krauer, 845-266-3363, CB350, CA/CB/CL72 and 77, stock two into one exhaust. $100 Salt Point, NY. XL250, CB250M, MT/MR250, CB/ includes shipping in the continen- CD/CL/SL175 and 200T, XL175, tal US. Anthony Beatty, Troy, NY, For 1978 Honda Gold Wing, parts. CA/CB/CL160, CA95 150cc [email protected]. Lots of plastic side covers. 2 rear Dream, CB/CL/TL125, CD/CL/ drive units, two radiators with fans, SS125 Twins, MT125, CR125M, 1976 Honda CB400F. Excellent front fenders with emblems, oil CB/CL/SL/XL100, C110, XL/XR80, condition, mechanic owned, no filter cover, fuel pump, carb and SL90, 1973-76 XR70, 1968-73 dents, no scratches, no tears, manifold set, front wheel with disc, CL70, 1969-79 CT70, 1978-83 no rust. Dyna S Ignition, SS rear misc small parts. $300 for the lot 1982 Honda CX500 Custom. C70, 1971-73 SL70 and numerous spokes, new rear tire…front very or will separate. Ken Krauer, 845- Low mileage unit in very good CB/CL450 loose gaskets. OEM good. 530 o-ring chain sprockets 266-3363, Salt Point, NY. original condition. Gray on gray gasket sets for most older Kawa- are like new, fresh oil and tune-up. with chrome fenders. Has Cobra- saki and some Yamaha models. New battery installed in the Fall of theme sissy rail but original grab William Mack, 865-983-4204, 2329 2008. Two parts bikes available, rail is included. All else is stock Airbase Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777- plus other spares. $2500 US. Email except for windshield. 11414 4027, [email protected]. for further info and pics. Brent miles, starts quickly. $1500. Will Waller, 450-827-2462, Montreal, Deliver within 150 miles. Pix avail- 1975 Honda CB360T. 1900 miles, Quebec, Canada, bwaller750@ able over internet. Don Poremski, yes-1900 miles, 6-speed, mega- yahoo.ca. 330-877-0582, Uniontown, OH, phone exhaust, original owner’s [email protected]. manual, toolkit, titled, blue color. Just an extremely beautiful bike. 1979 Honda CX 500. Black, 2200 1982 Honda 500 Turbo. Bike runs Just washed, waxed, shines like original miles, excellent condition, great. Fairing needs painted, needs new! $2500. Chuck Carter, 317- stored in A/C garage. $2,000 obo. original pipes-Harley currently on 370-9768, INpolis, IN, chuckan- Herbert Selbach, NC, 910-794 it. Looking to trade for cruiser or [email protected]. 9350 [email protected]. Honda 750. Timothy Johnson, 229- 949-0155, GA, windgatherer1@ 1975 Honda CB550. Runs good, 1980 Honda 650 CBR Custom. 4 yahoo.com. needs some parts. $600. Richard 1976 Honda CB750 K6 Four. This cyl, needs nothing, 48000 miles. Rogers, 718-967-4102, SI, NY. bike runs as good as it looks. It Ride anywhere, $1000. Richard 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo. Custom has a new seat, new front and Rogers, 718-967-4102, SI, NY. red paint, gold anodized wheels, 1975/76 Honda CB750K. Two rear fenders, new NOS exhaust new stator. Needs fuel system CB750’s in great condition. New from the 1970’s, new Candy An- work. Over $3000 invested. $2000 tires, no rust in tank or pipes. All tares Red paint, new emblems obo. Jim Velto, 662-889-9707, MS, original. Also have a CB750 K0 that and new Dunlop tires. Contact [email protected]. runs great. Has aftermarket pipes; me for additional pics and info. I great bike to put back to original. would like to sell the bike with the 1983 Honda FT500. I have 3 Many 750 parts. Call me. Charlie stock, spoked wheels. 38k miles, FT500s for sale. Please email me May, 772-473-6277/772-473-6299, $4500. I also have the stock 4 for the details and pictures. Joe Vero Beach, FL, cmd7922@aol. into 4 exhaust I bought new from 1980 Honda CB750K. Own a clas- Gilmore, 301-478-2383, West MD, com. Honda, they are available for an sic unrestored 750K, one of the [email protected]. additional $900. I paid $1300 for first double overhead cam mod- the set and only used them for 6 els. Carbs were rebuilt by a Honda 1986 Honda VF700C Magna. $600. months until I bought the ones mechanic. Seat professionally re- Richard Rogers, 718-967-4102, SI, pictured. Lee, 405-262-0346, El covered and sewn like the original NY. Reno, OK, [email protected]. molded seams. Chrome Mack four into one header and the original Just acquired $300,000 of old 1977 Honda CB550K Four. Totally exhaust. 18000 miles with original Honda parts inventory. Bought original with only 1500 miles. New paint that is with some sun fading dealership that opened in the tires and battery. Ready to show or but no dents. Missing right hand 1960’s. Please call/email with part 1975 Honda GL1000. 18k miles, ride. Pictures upon request. $3000 plastic side cover. Chrome is OK, number. Douglas & Frye Motor- new Dunlop tires, new Candy An- firm. Larry Pontelandolfo, Water- original wire front wheel has been sports, 815-625-4426, Sterling, IL, tares Red paint, new hoses, belts, bury, CT, larry.pontelandolfo@ installed. $1200, buyer must pick [email protected]. water pump, fuel pump and cables. snet.net. up with cash or arrange shipping. Carbs overhauled. I want $5500 Call for more information. Also a w a s a k i with the Vetter accessories pic- 1978 Honda CB125S. 1970 miles, there is a 1982 parts bike avail- K tured, or $4500 naked. I have had able for an additional $150. It is a red, last ran in 2007. All original 1966 Kawasaki F1 175cc. 2 stroke, this bike for about 3 years, when I except tank has some primer. FL rolling chassis with engine but no bought it, it had been stored since body work. Doug Mantooth, 828- extremely nice for age. Elect start, title. $1700. Pete Geisler, 407-688- 5 speed, rotary shift. Vin# F1- 1978. Lee, 405-262-0346, El Reno, 1966, Osteen, FL, orlmust@aol. 586-3495, Cherokee, NC. OK, [email protected]. 11801, 2300 miles. All electrical com. works, runs excellent. Can e-mail 42 www.vjmc.org June 2009 Classifieds pictures. Michael Mabry, 386-299- windshield, Accel ignition, over- Gilmore, 301-478-2383, West MD, 1983 Suzuki GS1100E. Red, in 7701, Orange, FL, michaelmabry@ sized carbs, bored, Vance four into [email protected]. great shape. All original except bellsouth.net. one header, extremely fast. One of headers and exhaust which are a kind. $3990 obo. Kirk Johnson, 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000. High Per- now 4 into 1. $3500. Recent For Kawasaki A1/7, lots of gaskets, 260-622-1358, Ft. Wayne, IN, km- formance 140 hp. Totally restored tuneup and oil change, runs. Joe plus some complete kits. Email me [email protected]. to immaculate condition, beautiful Ross, 630-248-7957, Chicago, IL, with PN’s or you needs. Maybe black pearl metallic paint with ghost [email protected]. I can help. Also, new carb float flames. Over $6000 in performance bowl gaskets for Kawasaki H1 H2 upgrades make this a one of a kink S2 and S3. $2 each plus shipping, tire smoking beast of epic propor- a m a h a while they last. Fran Golden, 661- tions. This bike is beautiful, totally Y 822-7149, [email protected]. unusual, rare, and turns heads 1965 Yamaha Big Bear, two bikes. everywhere it goes. Absolutely one For Kawasaki, For 1978 Honda Gold Wing, parts. OEM gaskets. of a kind. $4650. Kirk Johnson, Lots of plastic side covers. 2 rear KX750 B1/B2/B3 top end sets. 260-622-1358, Ft. Wayne, IN, km- drive units, two radiators with fans, KZ650B1/B2/C1/C2/D1 top end [email protected]. front fenders with emblems, oil sets. KZ400 B1/C1 complete 1978 KZ1000 Z1R. Less than 10k filter cover, fuel pump, carb and and top end sets. KE250 B1/B2 manifold set, misc small parts. complete sets. KL250 A1/A1A miles. All original except for pipe. Currently has Vance and Hines 4 Su z u k i $300 for the lot or separate. 1978 complete sets. 1983 KZ250 and Honda 400 twin with good engine, 1983/84 KLT250 C1/C2/P1 com- into 1 system, original excellent 1969 Suzuki T200 and TC200. condition exhaust is available. Two $200. Parting out 50 Hondas, plete sets. F11 250 complete and bikes with titles. T200 starts but 1969/80. Yamaha and Honda mo- top end sets. F6/F6A/F6B com- Bike has won several trophies in various shows. I am asking dies. TC200 with many NOS and peds. Lots of seats. 4 CB750 4-cyl plete and top end sets. F5/F5A/F8/ used parts. NOS handlebars, seat, gas tanks, $50 and up. Located F9A/F9B/F9C complete and top $10000 or best acceptable offer. Motivated seller. Shawn Slaugh- tank and side covers, coil pack, near Rhinebeck, NY meet site. end sets. KZ200 A1/A1A top end lens, gaskets, etc. All for $2100 Ken Krauer, 845-266-3363, Salt sets. F7 175 complete and top end ter, 410-868-0257, shawnmac7@ comcast.net. firm. William Mack, 865-983-4204, Point, NY. sets. KD175 A1/A2/A3 and KE175 Louisville, TN, WILLIEMACK33@ B1/B2/B3 complete sets. G4 100 1966 Yamaha YM1 305cc. 1979 Kawasaki KZ SR 650D. cs.com. Project complete sets. KX80 top end set. I am bike. Had in garage, need space. KV75 A5/A6/A7 M1 75cc A/B/C the second owner since 1989. Only 1972 Suzuki TS185. Old classic More or less complete plus lots of top end sets. MC1/MC1A top end 13K original miles! VGC, Dana ig- enduro. $450. Scot, 586-468- spares. Old title, may be able to use set. William Mack, 865-983-4204, nition, original pipes, newer tires, 8472/586-484-6939, Macomb, MI. it. Can send pics. Email me, also Louisville, TN, WILLIEMACK33@ synthetic oil changed regularly. Af- have an early Honda CL77 basket cs.com. termarket café racer fairing, match- 1975 Suzuki RV-125. Complete, case. Stewart Readman, 352-637- ing helmet, vintage plexi-glass 1967 Kawasaki A7 350cc. running, in decent but not perfect 1496, Inverness, FL, stewartgina@ 16488 fairing and factory luggage rack. condition. May need clutch work. tampabay.rr.com. miles from new. Red, totally origi- $2500. Will deliver to MD, VA, DC, Have another 1975 RV125 for nal, never restored. Running well PA for reasonable fee. Email for parts as well. Also a 1973 RV125 1970 Yamaha XS650 Twin. Adult but nosed often enough. Very tidy photos. Will trade for nice 1987/93 without an engine. Good seat, etc. owned, must sell. $1450. Larry condition. $3000 Australian dollars. EX500. Todd Stevens, 410-271- $650 for the good one, $800 for Larson, 239-283-6198, 3670 Out- Can supply pictures and more info. 3588, Crownsville, MD (near Bal- all three. Will part them out. Steve rigger Lane, St. James City, FL, Chris Lang, 08 8398 0505, Ad- timore), speedracertodd@gmail. Searles, 269-781-7788, Marshall, 33956. elaide, Australia, classic@chariot. com. MI, [email protected]. net.au. 1971 Yamaha XS1B 650. Real 1980/83 Various bikes. (3) 1983 1975 Suzuki GT750. For 1974 Kawasaki H1, This is a very good shape. Runs great; sounds set of Honda FT500 Ascots, 1981 Honda nice 2nd owner bike. It is 95% great. Has all the upgrades. 15k pipes in usable condition. Good GL1100I Gold Wing Interstate, original. 16k miles. Stock pipes, air miles, pictures by email available. I for a daily rider but not a restora- 1969 Honda CL450. 1982 Ka- cleaner, bars, everything. Carbs re- can make a video of it running also. tion. $300. Brian, Lindsay, Ontario, wasaki GPz550 (all stock, motor done this week. On a scale of 10 Closest to $4000 or best offer. Ral- Canada, [email protected]. noisy. $995 or free if you buy my this bike rates 8 to 9. Contact me len Fontenot, 337-230-8283, LA, 3 FT500s), 1980 Suzuki GS550E. 1976 Kawasaki KZ1000. for pics or additional information. [email protected]. Totally Selling some (not all) of my vintage $4900. Randy Howard, 231-631- cosmetically and mechanically re- Japanese bikes to help finance my 7150, Traverse City, MI, randy@ stored this year. Purple. All alumi- home project. Please email with eyewood.com. num polished, all chrome as new. your request for additional info and Many performance parts, cam, pics. Joe Gilmore, 301-478-2383, 1979 Suzuki A100. Red, 54000 header, K&M intake, Mustang seat, Western MD, joe.gilmore1@gmail. kms, 50 over rings. Edgar Castillo, short windshield, fork brace, dual com. Colombia, Edgar7098@hotmail. disk, ignition. Show stopper. $4200 com. obo. Kirk Johnson, 260-622-1358, 1981 Kawasaki CSR650. 2200 Ft. Wayne, IN, kmjohnson@onlyin- miles. In storage for 25 years. 1980 Suzuki GS550. Good shape, 1972 Yamaha DS7 250cc. All ternet.net. $1200. Richard Rogers, 718-967- new tires, individual air filters and original with some NOS parts. 4102, SI, NY 4-into-1 pipe. I still need to install Mechanically sound. Nice condi- 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000. Totally tion with the expected patina for 1982 Kawasaki GPz550. richer jets, though. First $695 takes restored to immaculate condition, All stock it. Joe Gilmore, 301-478-2383, its age. Has been dry stored since beautiful orange paint is metal but the motor is noisy. Buy all three West MD, joe.gilmore1@gmail. 1994. 11727 miles, with title. Great flake with ghost flames. Engine has of my Honda FT500s and It’s yours com. basis for a restoration or a great been polished, sport fender, Viper for free! Otherwise, $995. Joe parts bike. Email for pics. $1600. June 2009 www.vjmc.org 43 Classifieds

Steve Liberatore, 770-420-5901, Yamaha SR500. Parting out. harness, battery box, air box. Used Set is like new, tank is dent free but Kennesaw, GA, steve_liberatore@ Tanks, seats, wheels, many parts, OEM shock, carb, triple clamps, has some scratches and clean as a yamaha-motor.com. frame with title, title with no frame, fork springs. Center stand, rear whistle inside. Original tool kit.9100 motor parts, cases, speedo, tach, cowl with chrome grab bar, switch miles. Everything works, doesn’t TZ750 Yamaha Factory Road Race rear fender with light, swing arm. pods, stock rear sets with pegs. I lead a drop, fresh tune up and Chassis. Twin shock race chassis Larry Larson, 239-283-6198, 3670 finished my restoration and hate starts first kick cold. Electric starter with a Honda 550 Four installed Outrigger Lane, St. James City, FL, to see this stuff in the attic. Could works. Clean Ohio title. Bruce Bly, by Rob North in the mid 70’s. 33956. anyone use? Cheap. Andy, 732- 419-345-2080, brucebly@hotmail. Was building ultimate café racer. 424-0448/908-304-3152, Green com. Electrics and battery hidden in seat 1978 Yamaha XS650E, Great start- Brook, NJ. back. Four into four reverse cone er bike, great shape, low miles. 1987 Yamaha YSR50. If you want megaphone exhaust. Includes Always kept in garage. Pictures 1981 Yamaha XT250. Only 1489 to have fun, I have a 1987 YSR50 clear CA Honda title. Garaged available upon request. $1700 miles. This bike is in very good that I have rebuilt and installed a since mid 70’s. Chuck Edwall, 619- obo. Mark Springer, 317-482-0518, original condition, not a restora- 1977 YZ80 engine in. It has bar 465-5042, San Diego, CA. Lebanon, IN, [email protected]. tion. It is 100% street legal. I have end mirrors and steel braided a valid NY title. This bike starts up brake lines. I also have a complete Yamaha: AT125, 360cc DT1, 1970’s 1979 Yamaha XS750. Excellent and runs great. Everything on the Calamari engine with flat slide carb vintage $250 each. Two 1965 Ya- condition for its age. Nice chrome, bike is there and works well. Email and pipe that I will let go with it for maha Big Bear Scramblers. Suzuki recent black pearl repaint plus me for pictures and additional infor- $2500 obo. Send me an email or S6, $250. Honda CB160, CB175, NOS badges and side cover em- mation. Asking $900. Rob Axelson, call with questions. James Boo CL175, 70cc and 50cc from 1970 blems, MAC exhaust, custom air 315-420-1060, Cazenovia, NY, Merideith, 615-804-9608, Gallatin, to 83, Yamaha and Honda mopeds, cleaner. Needs battery and carb [email protected]. TN, [email protected]. parting out. All Cheap. Ken Krauer, synch. $800 as is, will be asking for 845-266-3363, Salt Point, NY. more once battery is installed. Ran 1983 Yamaha XS650. New tires, For 1988 Yamaha YZ125/250, well last year. Mike, 586-445-2158, battery, rebuilt forks, new boots, FREE fork seals. Unopened pack- 1976 Yamaha DT175C. Good Saint Clair Shores, MI, michael- rebuilt front caliper and master age Bike Master 429083, size condition, all there, directionals, [email protected]. cylinder, new caliper piston, drilled “43x55, 1x9, 5/10, 5.” Fits nothing new tires, seat very good, some rotor, drag bars, new sump filter else. Made in Italy. Pay my post- minor rust on swing arm. Presently For 1980/83 Yamaha RD350LC, and gaskets. New plugs, wires age. Ralph Walker, 703-237-0859, registered and on the road. Starts Parts. Complete front and rear and caps. New high voltage coils, Arlington, VA, RSWmail@verizon. in 3 kicks. A little over 1400 miles. wheels. Fork legs with a slight Carbs ultrasonically cleaned and net. $850. Steve Allen, 631-834-6620, bend in one. OEM decal set. New rebuilt with new parts and jetted East Quoque, Long Island, NY, plastic radiator shroud. New right for the 2 into 1 Mac pipes. XSjohns [email protected]. side cover in white, Oil tank, wire $50 special needles for the carbs.

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For 1983 Kawasaki KZ1000R, Miscellaneous It e m s A4; 1974/75 KS125A, MC1M A; prefer original but would consider 1975/76 KD80 A2; 1973/75 MC1 anything that will fit. Please e-mail looking for parts. Grab rail, air box f o r Sa l e A/B. Points and condensers for or call. Dana Kelley, 207-934-2534, and rubber boots, left rubber foot peg! Thanks much. Patrick Mur- 50 Japanese Bikes, 1969 to 1981. most other Kawasakis. Most points [email protected]. and condensers for most Hondas. phy, 815-671-9775, Joliet, Illinois, Mostly Honda, some Yamaha, Fiber clutch discs for 1973/76 1974 CB360G. Excellent condition, [email protected]. Suzuki, Kawasaki. Parting our or Honda CB250, 1969/73 CB/CL/ sub-10K miles, everything must whole bikes from $75. Will not ship SL 350, 1974/77 CB/CL360. Su- work, titled in seller’s name, own- For 1983 Kawasaki ELR, set of whole bikes, you pick up or arrange zuki tune-up kits for 1977 GS750, er’s manual and tool kit, “orange” tires. Looking for NOS or reproduc- shipping. Includes mopeds to Gold Kokuson ignition; 1977/79 GS550 color would be ideal. Bike located tions of the Dunlops, Front was Wings. Lots of 1977/78 Gold Wing E, Kokuson; 1979 GS500L, Koku- in northeast Illinois/southeast WI. 100/90-19, Rear was 120/90-18. parts. Call for more information. son; 1971/77 GT380/550/750 Ed Thompson, 414-277-5231, Ed, 586-872-3839. Located 80 miles north of NY City. Denso ignition; TC/TS125/90/100, Milwaukee, WI, ed.thompson@ Ken Krauer, 845-266-3363, Salt TM/TS 75, TS50, T100, T125, quarles.com. Point, NY. A100, Denso ignition. Points and u z u k i condensers for most other Suzu- For 1978 Honda CX500, luggage S Tools. Drill press, machinist’s kis. Yamaha tune-up kits for XS400 rack and backrest (preferably Hon- For 1972 Suzuki TC90, lathes, milling machines and tool- I need a D/E/F/2F, XS360 C/D/2D, RD350 daline). Would also be interested 6 volt sealed beam headlight with ing of different sizes. Richard Rog- A/B, RD250 A/B. Points and con- in Samsonite bags and mounts for ers, 718-967-4102 SI, NY. straight bottom for Suzuki TC or densers for most other Yamahas. same. Randy Travelbee, 812-376- TS series 90. Also need 1965/69 Honda seats. William Mack, 865-983-4204, 2329 6787, Columbus, IN, rtravelbee@ Suzuki X6 for parts donor. Ed How- Seats of any condi- Airbase Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, yahoo.com. tion—Restored. Seats of any con- ard, 360-438-0643, Olympia, WA, [email protected]. [email protected]. dition to be restored and covered For 1981 Honda 750K, I am look- like new. Call for more information. ing for a stock seat grab rail and a 1972 Suzuki T250J Hustler. Want Rodney Langford, 662-315-0769, Wanted: front turn signal. Jeff Naber, 828- Amory, MS, rodneysoldhondas@ to buy T250J in restored or restor- 230-4943, Hendersonville, NC, able condition. Last year of the bellsouth.net. [email protected]. Ho n d a Hustler model. Steve Brettin, 574- Vetter Windjammer II Fairing. For 1981 Honda CB900C, 633-0126, Northern IN, brettin2@ For 1960’s Honda Cuby 19cc, good comcast.net. Complete with AM/FM cassette. look- condition left side plastic panel. Never put on a bike. Asking $150 ing for engines, assembly manual, Red preferred. Jack Delaney, Flor- 1972 Suzuki T500J Titan. Want to or will trade for Wixom Brothers tool kit and any spare parts. Tom ence, MA, [email protected]. Fairing. Mark Richardson, New Kolenko, 770-427-4820, Atlanta, buy T500J in restored or restor- Britain, CT, Mr. [email protected]. GA, [email protected]. able condition. Steve Brettin, 574- 633-0126, Northern IN, brettin2@ Piston kits and more. NOS For 1965 Honda CA110 Sport 50, Ka w a s a k i comcast.net. Kawasaki piston kits: S1(250) need front fender and headlight For 1962 Kawasaki 125cc B8, For 1974 Suzuki TS400, triple, F6(125cc), F7(175cc), shell. Black preferred but will need rear fend- F5(350cc), F8(250cc), F9(350cc), consider any color. David, 614- parts. Throttle, blinker covers, fuse/ er, left and right frame covers, tail F11(250cc0. NOS Yamaha Piston 975-4488, Columbus, OH, david@ breaker box wire harness, chain light and other good parts. Doug kits: Dt-1(250cc), YM-1, YDS3, classicjapanesemotorcycles.com. guard, whatever you have. Erich, Hamilton, 615-330-1514, TN, hgt- XS750, TX500. NOS Honda piston 254-498-2947, Brehmster1@sbc- [email protected]. kits: -CB/CL/SL350(twin). I also For 1972 Honda CL175 K6, I’m global.net. 1979 Suzuki DS100 dirt bike. have exhaust valves & cam chains looking for a fuel tank, exhaust 1971/73 Kawasaki F8 250cc or F9 & carb kits. Honda CB/CL77 pis- system and side covers. I’m also Does not have title because it is 350cc. ton rings, Std bore. Honda CB/ looking for a good tank restoration Would like to buy complete classified as an off road vehicle. CL72 cylinder sleeves. Carb kits company. Ryan, 413-583-6251, project. Any condition considered. It is 97% complete. All it needs is for Kawasaki, Honda, Suz & Yam [email protected]. Help me regain my youth! Greg a tail light and a kickstand. Great from 1958-82. Steve Lloyd, 814- Rigby, 801-309-8328, Salt Lake running bike! Please contact me 899-3935 after 10:30 am EST, For 1972 Honda CB350F, I am in City, Utah, [email protected]. for pics, price, etc. Erik Haines, [email protected]. need of a used OEM exhaust sys- 443-907-6988, Rising Sun, MD, tem. Please call or email me if you For 1979 Kawasaki KZ1300, look- [email protected]. Ignition Parts. KZ400A, new igni- have one for sale or know where ing for a stock seat, stock exhaust Suzuki GS1100E. tion breaker plate with points, con- I might get one. Mark Ackerman, or head pipes and right side cover. In good condi- densers and wiring. Kawasaki tune- 706-264-3279, Dalton, GA, acker- Would also be interested in any tion. I love these bikes and will be up kits for 1977/79 KZ650; 1976/77 [email protected]. parts bikes. Patruck Mulloy, Mon- willing to pick up. Kirk Johnson, KZ750 B1/B2, KE100 A5/A6; 1980 son, MA, [email protected]. 260-622-1358, Ft. Wayne, IN, km- KZ550 A1, KZ250 D1; 1972/75 S1 For Honda, Spark Plug Caps. [email protected]. For 1981 Kawasaki KZ750, A/B/C, KD100 M1/2/3/4, G5 /B/C; Black caps with the HM logo from service 1972/73 S2A; 1976 KH250 A5/ the late 1960’s to early 1970’s. Also and repair manual. Should include A6, KV100 A7; 1978/79 KZ200 A1/ need 1960’s gray caps that were E model. Jack Delaney, Florence, To h a t s u A2, KL250 A1/A2; 1980/82 KE125 standard equipment from 1960’s MA, [email protected]. A7/A8/A9; 1982 KD80; 1969/70 Hondas. Brown M. Maloney, 360- 1960’s Tohatsu RunPet Sport For 1980’s Kawasaki KD80X, G3TR; 1969/74 G3SS A/B/C/D; 683-3300, Washington State, ma- I’m 50cc. Non runners OK. Tom Ko- 1975 G3SSE; 1976/78 KH100B, [email protected]. in need of a gas tank for this bike. lenko, 770-427-4820, Atlanta, GA, KD100 M1/M2/M3/M4; 1976/79 Jason Windell, Stewartstown, PA, [email protected]. KM100 A1/A2/A3/A4, KM100 A1/ For 1974 Honda XL350, I am look- [email protected]. A2/A3/A4; 1975/79 KD125 A2/A3/ ing for a pair of rear shocks. I would

June 2009 www.vjmc.org 45 Classifieds Cl a s s i f i e d s For 1972 Yamaha R5C 350cc, Ya m a h a need complete Miscellaneous It e m s Wa n t e d seat with hinges, chain adjusters, tank emblems. For 1966 Yamaha YL1, need seat pan (does I have a decent front fender, would like to find a Japanese NOS mopeds and motorcycles from not need to be perfect), handle bars, front and perfect one. What else might you have? Alan the 60ties and 70ties for our showroom. If you rear wheel rims (1.40-17) in good shape. Stan- Singer, 904-262-8991, FL, [email protected]. have anything to offer please contact me. Mike ley Zygo, 413-303-9519, Western MA, nlvap@ Buttinger, [email protected]. For 1975 Yamaha DT175B, charter.net. need OEM turn signals (both front and rear) and handlebars. Honda seats. Seats of any condition—Restored. For 1967 Yamaha YL2 100cc, Can anyone on Randy Travelbee, 812-376-6787, Columbus, Seats of any condition to be restored and cov- this earth tell me please where I can find a left IN, [email protected]. ered like new. Call for more information. Rodney side batt/ign cover for this bike? I have yet to Langford, 662-315-0769, Amory, MS, rodneys- For 1975 Yamaha XS650B, find a source. Please…any suggestions. Jeff looking for a right [email protected]. Weldon, 213-367-4341, Canyon Country, CA, side muffler (OEM type), a complete side stand, [email protected]. front and rear fenders, gas cap with key. I need Dealer memorabilia. Looking for Japanese these for a very clean, basically originally bike, dealer items including: signs, banners, ashtrays, For 1967 Yamaha YDS5E 250cc, looking for so would like these replacement parts to be in promo items, lighters, hats, clocks, postcards, NOS or excellent parts: Left side gas tank excellent condition. Randy Wilder, 831-238- etc. Tom Kolenko, 770-427-4820, Atlanta, GA, chrome cover, gas cap, headlight rim, points 4197, Salinas, CA, [email protected]. [email protected]. cover, shift pedal and rubber, left side muffler, For 1977 Yamaha XS650, carb band clamps (4), carb rubber air intakes looking for a used set 1960/69 Japanese twin 125cc-305cc. Not look- (2) chain guard, brake pedal, upper fork cap of Omar’s Street Tracker pipes. If anyone has a ing for a perfect bike, but would like it to be a bolts (2), left front fork cover (blue), rear fender, set they don’t need anymore please contact me. daily rider that has a clean title. May look at a left rear shock. John Sharp, 804-829-2641, VA, Right side megaphone style preferred. James non runner for the right $. I prefer, but am not [email protected]. Boo Merideith, 615-804-9608, Gallatin, TN, set on a Honda CB77, 305cc Super Hawk. [email protected]. Also interested in other CB twins like the 1971 Yamaha RT-1B. looking for an excellent CB72/250/160/125 or Suzuki, Yamaha, or Ka- 1980 Yamaha XJ650. running 360cc Enduro, original or restored. No New mirrors and drag wasaki twin. Try me!! Details and pictures are project bikes please! Will pay top dollar for the handlebar, new muffler, still have straight pipe welcome. Randal, Phoenix, AZ, r-doerfler@ right bike. John J. Cerilli, 510-377-5575, Pleas- to go back on, painted white in June 2008. Just hotmail.com. anton, CA, [email protected]. needs a rear tire, but still has a few miles left on it. $1350 obo. Ken Smith, 205-589-4993, Altoona, AL, [email protected].

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