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7 News, notes and miscellany Upcoming rides, shows, reader pics and more.
12 Rhinbeck meet rocks The AMCA meet is a treat, even for a Japanese enthusiast.
14 Gilmore adds new events Japanese bike takes People’s Choice award again.
16 1,100 miles in four days Riding a 1978 Yamaha around Lake Michigan.
20 So, you want to buy a CBX? The doctor is in.
24 Who’s running this show? A quick look at the VJMC board.
25 Classifieds Would you believe you can now add a color pic to your classified ad, and for only $10? It’s true.
On the cover
Club member Tom Sanecki, from Elburn, Ill., took first place in the Japanese Bikes, 299cc and under category with his 1967 Suzuki X-6 Hustler at the Gilmore Museum’s 13th annual Vintage Bike Show. The show report starts on page 14.
•Inside: Gilmore, Rhinebeck show reports Photo by Roger Smith. • An old Yamaha vs. a Great Lake • Buyers’ guide to CBXes • Donating a bike to a museum • Classifieds now to include color pics!
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President TheAs you all futureknow by now, gas andof expenses national rallies Stuart Covington 978-582-3335 are going through the roof. Your money is los- [email protected] ing value like a new car driven off the lot and all Editor you have to show for the rapid depreciation is Brendan Dooley that expensive new car smell. We have to spend [email protected] more money to travel and do the fun things we Classified ads like to do. Gary Gadd 817-284-8195 For the most part, we think people will stay [email protected] closer to home for most events. The national Display Ad Director/ rallies may attract fewer people due to expense West Coast Rep constraints. I, for one, would have to drive 1,500 Bob Billa 949-433-3580 miles, one way, to attend this year’s Heber [email protected] Springs, Ark., national VJMC rally. At 12 mpg with trailer, it would take 250 gallons Mountain States Rep of diesel roundtrip. At $5 a gallon now, it would cost me $1,250 just for fuel. And the Hal Johnson 24 hours of driving time each way, plus motel — and I would drop about three grand 402-660-6710 to attend. [email protected] Remember when being a millionaire had a nice ring to it and meant you were rich? Central States Rep Marjory Teachout Not any more! 734-498-2695 We are going to try to keep making the national rallies something to shoot for as [email protected]
a vacation destination for our members, to see new parts of the country, meet other East Coast Rep members and establish new friendships. Louise McCarthy-Dutton I have suggested having one in New England for those of you who have never seen 954-993-3993 [email protected] this beautiful countryside. It would incorporate rides in Massachusetts, New Hamp- shire and Vermont for sure. We will see what people think about a rally up here before Membership Director Bill Granade we commit to the task. 813-961-3737 We have a good sense from our poll on the website what our members think about [email protected] these issues. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the club. Mission statement: I probably would have gone to the rally, despite the cost, if I did not have my year’s The purpose of this organization is to promote the preservation, res- travel already booked up. I will be going down to the Barber Vintage Festival in Octo- toration and enjoyment of vintage ber outside Birmingham, Ala., and will make up for the lost socializing then. Japanese motorcycles (defined as those 20 years old and older, I have been to about half the rallies since their inception, and I can’t emphasize until 2011. We will embrace 1990, 1989 and 1988 until then). The enough how much fun they are and the wonderful members and officers we have met. VJMC also will promote the sport (It was at the last rally that I got roped into running for El Presidente of the club by of motorcycling and camaraderie previous president, Pete Boody.) of motorcyclists everywhere. I am planning, and implore you, to do as many local events as possible. I hope © 2008, Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North we can build our regions and that in turn would make the club better. I hope the crazy America. All rights reserved. No prices these days will still allow us to get out and push the hobby we love so much. At part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any least motorcycles are still a fuel efficient mode of transportation. It is the trucks and form without permission. motorhomes pulling trailers of our cycles that eat the fuel like there is no tomorrow for The views and opinions ex- the hobby we have so much passion for! pressed in letters or other content are those of the author and do So save your dollars, which once were quarters, which once were nickels, for the not necessarily represent VJMC next event in your area. Or better yet, go to a national rally at least once in your life- policy. The VJMC accepts no li- ability for any loss, damage or time. claims occurring as a result of It will be worth it. advice given in this publication or for claims made by advertis- ers of products or services in this — Stuart Covington publication. 4 www.vjmc.org Aug./Sept. 2008 ASSOCIA T TIO ES N R L O O F S
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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 Event: Moto 400, Sept. 20 and the magazine, the emphasis is on stock motorcycles, and it should be for a couple Moto 400, with the help of VJMC, is of reasons. proud to present the Bikes In Georgia Vin- First, the value is always higher when tage Motorcycle Show on Sept. 20, rain a bike is in original condition or returned to or shine. Moto 400, a Yamaha and Suzuki it. The uniqueness of different models that dealership in Dawsonville, has 8,000 sq.- came from the factory and so on. ft. of indoor display area for early pre-reg- My interest is also in “riders.” I bought istrants. People’s choice trophies will be a new Honda 305 Superhawk in 1965, my awarded to Japanese, British, and European first year out of high school. The very first brands 20 years and older. The show will thing I did was paint it metal-flake blue also feature a swap meet, food, and raffle (stock was white), then added megaphones. prizes. Visit www.moto400.com for more Later came aluminum rims and I started information, or contact Cam Roos, Moto road racing the bike in sportsman class. 400, at 706-265-6686. My next Honda, a CB750, followed the same kinds of changes. Yes, valuewise, it would have been better to keep these Original vs. modified bikes stock, store them and years later reap the benefits. But, much of my early life was I just got my first VJMC mag (joined riding and racing the bikes I loved, along online recently). I was at the Barber event, with adding and replacing stock parts, mak- met the club members there and was invit- ing them more unique. I feel there is at least ed to enter the show. This was a real privi- a place for these kind of old bikes. How ones less interesting or desirable? lege because of the quality of the bikes. My many completely stock ’55 Chevrolets do Many of our old bikes have the same thoughts are this, I realize, from the show you see running around? Are the modified
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Aug./Sept. 2008 www.vjmc.org 7 appeal, these are pics of my latest restora- Donating a bike to Barber for many years sometimes showing it and tions (but not to stock) but to the type of never riding it. I new this was the bike to bikes I like to ride and enjoy. Most appreci- Being limited to my garage for storing donate. ate them as vintage machines and can still and working on my bikes, things can get I made arrangements with Brian Slark relate to them even though they are not a bit tight. One day after loading up some at Barber for the donation. I was not sure stock. bikes for a VJMC bike show and ride, I was how I would take giving up a first restora- These were both in bad shape when I backing my truck into the garage and hit tion bike, but Brian and all the folks at Bar- got them, I enjoy riding both now, the red my Honda CL160 foot peg which pushed ber made the transaction simple and fun. ’81 CB750F was in the show, the other is the other through the sheetrock. It should When I left the S65, it was on display in the an ’82 CB900F. have been my S65 into the wall, but I had lobby with a poster next to it thanking me. I The magazine is great, keep up the just parked the CL where the S65 was. received a lifetime pass to the museum for good work. After attending our club show at the my donation.. Michael Wall, No. 9983 Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum out- So, one day when you run out room or side Birmingham, Ala., last year and seeing need a safer place for your favorite vintage its unbelievable collection of motorcycles, bike, consider donating. Thanks for your input Michael. I I decided to donate my first restoration Paul Enz know that I appreciate both riders and and my first-ever motorcycle. My S65 sat original/restored machines. Riders be- cause that’s what I collect, so I can ride Original Dream from Japan them. But also museum-quality display bikes, show winners and trailer queens I purchased this 1965 Honda Dream because it is inspiring to see the love 305 in June of 2005 from the original and attention they get and see a piece of owner, “Dutch.” He enlisted in the mili- motorcycling history as far as seeing the tary in 1945, and upon his retirement and bike as it looked rolling off the factory discharge from the service in 1965, Dutch floor. Perhaps other club members will was shipped from the Philippines, where he weigh in on this issue and share photos was stationed, to Japan for final processing. of their 99-point bikes and their modified While in Japan for three days, he purchased rides. —Ed. this bike at the factory for $298 (U.S.). He VINTAGE
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8 www.vjmc.org Aug./Sept. 2008 a gift from my Father in my teens, I had to Texas, just as my Dad had done and at the have it! Getting it started was very easy: end of WWII, Dutch was shipped to the 1. Clean the gas tank and fill. Isle of Wight, where my Dad had been sta- 2. Dismantle and clean the carb. tioned. He served in my father’s unit for a 3. New plugs. short period prior to Dad retiring from the 4. Change oil. military. This bike had special meaning to 5. New battery. Dutch, and also to me. 6. Insert key and turn on gas. Jay Simon 7. Set manual choke and hit starter but- ton. Wow! It fired right up! XS1B around town Other than the above, and replacing the 40-year-old original tires, I have not Wisconsin Field Rep John Patterson done anything to the bike. This is totally sent in pictures of his newly restored XS1B returned to the base with bike in crate and unrestored, and original, including the rain (check the June/July 2008 issue for the fi- loaded onto a B52 for the ride home to the guards, windshield Mojave Desert where he would spend his and hard saddle- retirement years with his wife, Dorothy, bags. and their five children. Dutch, who is From 1965 until 1972, he rode the bike now 82, and I have occasionally, putting on about 1,000 miles developed a won- a year. As indicated by the registration derful friendship; sticker, in 1972 he parked the bike in his we have spoken garage, covered it up, and never renewed weekly since he the tags or rode it again. He told me that sold me his Dream. he would “kick it” now and then when he We discovered that passed through the garage, just to be sure it Dutch did his basic did not freeze up. training at Sheffield Having been given this exact bike as Field in Witchita,
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Aug./Sept. 2008 www.vjmc.org 9 nal steps in the restoration) around town, of the fuel tank. I welcome any advice that specifically near his home at the Yamaha I could get on those things at ppasquanto- distribution center. As they say in real es- [email protected]. tate, location, location, location. Thanks Peter Pasquantonio for the pic, John. —Ed. Dream and reminiscences Sometimes you need a pro Here are a couple of photos of my It was August 1981 in Plymouth, Mass., 1967 305 Dream. It is unrestored and I ride when I bought this 1972 Honda CB175 it often. with 8,264 miles on it. My two friends and carbs (more than once) and cleaned them, I found it at the AMA Vintage Mo- neighbors both had Honda 350s, and they but apparently not good enough. It would torcycle Days at Mid-Ohio in 2007. I had looked pretty good to me, so I started look- run but not very well (did I forget to men- looked for a bike like this one for over a ing for another bike. I already had an old tion that I am not a mechanic?). year, since I developed a great appreciation Yamaha 100. I found this CB175 on Cape Time to get serious. I emailed two lo- for these and other old bikes of my youth. Cod. It looked great, ran great and I had to cal bike shops, and much to my surprise, This bike has special significance due have it. I bought it on the spot and took it both of them said that they would be happy to the fact that one like it was my first home! to look at my bike and then go from there. ride. My brother Don was seven years I rode it a lot for the next five years I chose the nearest one. When I spoke with my senior and taught to me the early and and then we moved. For the next 18 years, them I was impressed so I decided to bite basic skills of using the clutch, throttle and between work as a remodeling carpenter the bullet and take it in. Sometimes you gears. I was too short to hold the bike up in the field and extensive work on my own need a pro. when we stopped, but I didn’t have to wor- house, I didn’t touch that bike again until Good move! I They called me in a ry since I knew he would take care of that we moved to Cape Cod. I still didn’t have week, said it runs and runs well, come and little part of the ride. I admit to the shame- much time or interest for motorcycles. get it. I wish I had done that a long time ful act of terrorism one summer day. Don Two years later I retired (sort of) and ago. wouldn’t go for a ride with me so I cracked found there was some free time, so I started I finally seemed to be in good shape for the speedo glass with a baseball bat. I did working on the bike again. I gave it a good spring. The next hurdle is mufflers and then pay for the shameful act by falling into a cleaning, pulled the fuel tank, pulled the tires and maybe that ding on the left side storm door and breaking my front tooth
10 www.vjmc.org Aug./Sept. 2008 while being chased by my big brother after he found he no longer had a flaw- less Dream. I then wore a silver front tooth for the next two years since in those days there were no natural color caps, or so I was told. Those days of riding the little Honda turned into years of great memories I have of riding motorcycles. From the Honda 450 chopper and the H1 to the GSX1100L, to the sport bikes and all the V-twins I have owned, only one bike brings back that special time when my big brother pointed my life in a direction that I would enjoy for all these years. It’s been 10 years now since I have had the opportunity to ride with him, but when I look at the little Dream, I feel he is still here, giving me his thumbs up. Here’s to you my brother! Ron Jackson, No. 9652
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Aug./Sept. 2008 www.vjmc.org 11 Rhinebeck meet rocks; still needs a few more Japanese bikes, vendors By Stuart Covington
The AMCA Rhinebeck show in Rhinebeck, N.Y., was a fantastic event from start to finish. The fairgrounds were a beautiful locale. Elizabeth and I arrived June 12 after a fairly short 3-1/2 hour drive. I brought seven Hondas to display and we had a lot of VJMC members step up to the plate with bikes and manning the booth. I thank Rich and Rich, Rob and Robin and the rest for their assis- tance. I think we had almost 40 bikes on dis- play brought in by our members. The show was a three-day event and we never stopped talking to guests. The take at the gate was around 10,000 people. We saw more beards and tattoos than at a ZZ Top concert! The main question at our booth each day was, “I have an xyz bike, what is it worth?” We became adept at giving a va- ing show and got a 94.5-point riety of answers. Junior award. The majority of bikes there were We also met Jean David- Harley-Davidsons and Indians, with a few son who was set up just across Hendersons, Matchlesses, Beemers, Tri- from us selling her books of umphs, BSAs and other assortment of ma- memoirs of her life experi- chines. This was true with the vendors as ences in the (Harley) Davidson well, mostly Harley and Indian stuff. family. There was only a handful of Japanese- The weather was perfect, themed vendors, but I believe this will a couple of quickly passing grow in time. boomers late in the day Satur- The grounds were huge. Campers had day with the rest being in the hookups if they wanted, tent campers were 80s and breezy. everywhere. The food was super. Besides One of the amazing sights your typical fairground greasy affairs, there was all the ancient stuff that were many different food vendors with an was running around! Many assortment of good foods. We were im- bikes cruising the show looked pressed by the selection. like they would fall apart if There were a lot of extras at the meet you washed them! Our motel too. There was a motorcycle jump and neighbors drove a pickup from Globe of Death show daily. There was Ohio with ’29 and ’32 Harleys a line of antique gas motors running saw in the back that they proceeded blades and such, and an antique car and to unload and ride the whole tractor show on the infield of the track. time they were there. You Down the road was a vintage airport would not believe they would that had biplane rides and shows. run at all by their looks, but The event’s timeline display was really they ran great. a nice touch, where every year is represent- The Hudson river valley ed by one motorcycle (or more) from 1898 around Rhinebeck is drop- to 1980. I had my shiny red 305 Dream in dead gorgeous, not too far there for 1964. from Woodstock. Rock ‘n’ roll I put my Little Honda S50 in the judg- 12 www.vjmc.org Aug./Sept. 2008 and Japanese motorcycles. What a combo! Sunday wound Elizabeth and I had a fantastic ride that down around 3 p.m. Saturday to a childhood friend’s lake cot- after the awards were tage about an hour south of the meet. It is handed out. We were beautiful country down the Hudson. loaded and on the road I had not planned on buying anything by 4 p.m. I had one while I was there, but a near-mint 1969 challenge, to add the CL90 caught my eye and it was all over! CL90 to the trailer. Oops, I did it again. I had just added They did have an auction there as extra brackets to put a well, but I heard only two bikes were minibike between the even bid on. I think that was not the right last two bikes loaded situation for an auction. I had a beautiful and, wouldn’t you 1970 CB350 in it, but ended up selling it know it, the CL90 fit directly to one of our members who had there backwards and that same model and color in 1971. the mini went in the back seat of the truck. The event as a whole was most excellent. I have posted the photos of the VJMC setup at picasaweb.google.com/ stuartcovington. The VJMC display and members talking shop with passers by was a big hit for the show. We are ready to do it all again next year. For those of you in the area, put it down for next year, thank our members, Tim Talleur and the I am sure it will be even better. And I can’t AMCA enough for the great show.
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In early June, the the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Mich., held its 13th annual Vintage Motorcycle Show, with the help of the BMW club of Battle Creek. It just keeps getting bigger and bet- ter every year. The museum is well-known for its world-class collection of over 200 extraor- dinary vehicles spanning more than 100 years of automotive heritage. With its nearly three miles of paved roads winding around several historic barns, a re-created 1930s service station, a small town train depot, and authentic working 1941 diner, this is not your typi- cal car museum. Yet, at its heart, it is a car museum. Today, the show is considered one of the fastest growing events of its kind in the The VJMC display at the Gilmore 13th annual Vintage Bike Show in June. Midwest and features vintage motorcycles, scooters, and customs, 20 years old and older with a tremendous amount of vintage Japanese bike winners Japanese bikes entered. at 2008 Gilmore show The host groups added two successful items to the itinerary: a vintage motorcycle People’s Choice • 1980 Honda CBX, Roger ride and lunch was organized on Saturday, Smith, Clarkston, Mich. and a points judged masters class. The ride left from the museum and Competition toured 68 miles of paved country roads to • 1964 Honda RC172R, Charles Historic Charlton Park in Hastings. Ap- Tackett, Kalamazoo, Mich. proximately 20 bikes took the ride; Tri- Custom umph, BSA, Harley, BMW, Honda and • 1976 Honda 750, Steve Stojic, Por- others were all represented during the tour tage, Mich. for bikes over 20 years old. The judging event on the grounds Japan, 299cc and under • 1st: 1967 Suzuki X-6 Hustler, highlighted the best of the best in the mo- Thomas Sanecki, Elburn, Ill. torcycle show. These bikes were all in pris- • 2nd: 1962 Honda CBM72, Art tine condition and drew a lot of attention Bensheimer, Boggstown, Ind. all day. No Japanese bike placed in this cat- • 3rd: 1968 Yamaha YAS-1, Greg egory, but the competition was fierce. Karbowski, Holland, Mich.
The 2008 show also had a Bike Cor- Japan, 300cc-599cc ral full of vintage motorcycles for sale, a • 1st: 1966 Honda CA77 Dream, huge cycle parts swap meet, and several Nick Sqouros, Valparaiso, Ind. new motorcycle dealers offering demo • 2nd: 1975 Honda CL360, John rides. Schoonover, Kendallville, Ind. • 3rd: 1972 Yamaha R5, Mike Last year marked a milestone for the Swistak, Hudsonville, Mich. show when a Japanese bike notched its first People’s Choice Award at Gilmore, owned Thanks to all of the VJMC members by a VJMC board member no less. The for bringing bikes to the show and for stop- winner was Roger Smith’s 1966 Suzuki ping by the VJMC booth to talk about our X6 Hustler scrambler. To top that, Smith shared passion. Many regular members gained a repeat win in 2008 with his 1980 attended, including past-President Jim Club member Roger Smith astride Honda CBX. Townsend and Steve Passwater (club VP). his People’s Choice 1980 CBX. 14 www.vjmc.org Aug./Sept. 2008 Nick Sqouros’ 1966 Honda CA77 Dream won a 1st place Bruce Brainard displayed his 189cc Yamaha YCS-1. ribbon at Gilmore. Eight new members joined, and two of those placed in the show. Well done! I have realized that winning a trophy is not the real reason to bring and show vintage motorcycles. It is the sharing of informa- tion, restorations or stories about the bikes that is the real treasure, like the guy who bought his Yamaha RZ350 brand new and still has it, or the person who got an old Yamaha from a neighbor or a guy who made a replica racer from a CB400F. That is the stuff this club is made of! Just as the trophies were being presented, the skies opened up and it rained with plenty of thunder and lightning, and a tree fell over the entrance to the museum and chaos followed. Another ex- citing adventure with motorcycles. One couldn’t ask for anything more and so we will make sure to do it again next year. Check out www.GilmoreCarMuseum.org.
Jay Follis contributed to this report. Photos by Steve Searles and Roger Smith.
Greg Carbowski with his 3rd place 1968 Yamaha YAS-1.
Other club member bikes at Gilmore included Steve Passwater’s 1975 Honda CB400F (above), and Mike Swistak’s 1973 Kawasaki H1 (right). Aug./Sept. 2008 www.vjmc.org 15 Lessons1,100 learned, miles parts lost on ride in around four Lake Michigan days
I was through Illinois and into county roads in Indiana and making my way back north and east toward Michigan. After riding about six hours, I decided to bail on the back roads and found a route to take me directly north to I-94 just shy of the Michigan border which would give me about 30-40 miles of freeway time to get to the first night’s hotel and meet-up. I was about a mile from the freeway when I heard a metallic “chung.” I didn’t see anything, but a couple seconds later I noticed my right front indicator was wobbling in=2 0the wind. I pulled into a parking lot and pulled some zip ties and duct tape from my trip supplies and was on the road again shortly. I met Ben at the hotel about 45 minutes later, and the trip really came in focus as he handed me a Guinness. We looked at the gazetteer and I showed him the main circle tour (designed for cars), and some of the roads I’d found that looked like they’d make great riding and get closer to the lake. An inauspicious start to the trip, as the electric start didn’t work (never seems to cold, anyway, so no real surprise there), but then I actually needed Day two to kick it about a dozen times, which is very rare. Please note my inability to We set out the next morning with purchase a tank bag in time, though it had been on my to-do list at least a clouds overhead and avoided U.S. 31 in month. The day’s directions were put in a plastic sheath and duct taped to favor of A2. A while later, we pulled into the tank. Fortunately, Ben had a tank bag, so this was a one-day thing. see the S.S. Keewatin, and 3 minutes after By Brendan Dooley of planning, a couple gazetteers and some that pulled off so I could don some of my Photos by Brendan Dooley and Ben Lamb bike prep, we both set out one Friday in June, recently purchased rain gear. Yay. In light he on his modern Suzuki SV650 from Co- rain, we rode on, got turned around some- I like to read ride stories, whether lumbus, Ohio, and me on my 1978 Yamaha how trying to get into Holland and join they’re about now-vintage bikes on road- XS650 Special from Helenville, Wis., to meet up with U.S. 31. At a stop for gas in Mus- trips back in the day, or today’s vintage in South Haven, Mich. bikes tackling the modern pavement on gonzo trips. Day one I think I have to blame, in part, actor/ The point of a ride, I think, friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boor- is partly to avoid all the major man for their excellent documentary “Long pieces of concrete you can, and Way Round,” covering their ride from Lon- since I hate driving through Chi- don to New York through Europe and Asia. cago, let alone riding through, I (Though, unfortunately, they rode neither set out through southern Wis- old nor Japanese bikes. Regardless, it’s a consin and northern Illinois great watch and highly recommended, as is farmland on smaller highways the soon to be released “Long Way Down,” and county roads. I hit a few covering their follow-up roadtrip from sprinkles, but mainly rode dry Scotland to South Africa.) with threatening clouds behind Though I’m not sure of the exact genesis or to the south all day. A couple of the idea, I proposed to my brother-in-law, wrong turns (are any turns truly Ben, the idea of a ride around Lake Michi- “wrong” when you have the day Early during day two at the S.S. Keewatin. gan — and he agreed. So, with a minimum off and you’re riding?) and soon A light rain was only a few minutes away.
16 www.vjmc.org Aug./Sept. 2008 In the afternoon on day two, following a near panic stop by me. My eye is always drawn to dilapidated buildings, barns, old mechanic shops, etc. Why? There would be one more sudden stop by me in two days, as I realized a tick on my visor was inside the helmet. (Screech!)
Day two and this sign looks promis- ing. Near Silver Lake, off B15.
Even walking the steps felt good. After about 5-6 hours of riding on day two, we finally saw Lake Michigan. kegon, the skies were beautiful blue and road, we hit a bendy area with changing el- clear, I doffed the raingear, and we head- evations that was just brilliant. I will never ed out again after having candy bars and ride in this area again and not ride this road. Gatorade. The promise of a good-looking For those members near here who get it for ride ahead on B15 was too much to take an regular rides, I’m jealous. It turned out to be early lunch for. the second-best riding of the trip. (Though I A half-hour or so later, just north of must note that at this point of the trip, we’d Whitehall, we exited U.S. 31 in favor of the ridden all day near Lake Michigan, but still meandering B15. After some time between hadn’t seen it, save for a few inlets.) “Vacancy” was a welcome sign at farm fields on this lovely, not-to-be-missed After the lovely, rejuvenating riding of the end of day two.
Aug./Sept. 2008 www.vjmc.org 17 Day three started out so promising, with a stop (left) at the monument for the World’s Largest Cherry Pie, where we ducked for a few minutes after nearly rolling up on some of Michigan’s finest while going what may have been interpreted by some as above posted speed limits. But many miles and an immense bridge crossing later, the day’s ominous clouds were finally over us (right). It would be cold and wet for the next few hours.
B15, we got back on U.S. 31 around Pent- Day three tains in California in the 1970s on a Honda water and headed into Manistee for a won- Sunday kicked off with blue skies Twinstar with her husband. And then, as derful, late lunch before getting on M22 for and very threatening clouds to the west we were leaving, came our biggest regret what looked like some great riding to end that looked like we’d hit them at about the of the trip. The owner mentioned to us that the day before looking for the night’s lodg- Mackinac Bridge crossing into the Upper 119 nearby was tremendous riding road ing. Heading out of Manistee, we made a Peninsula. The day’s ride was more sedate, on the way to the bridge, though it added sudden detour to see the S.S. Milwaukee, as we spent much time on U.S. 31, and then time over just getting on U.S. 31. With the and then on the road. U.S. 2. And we were both a bit nervous storm clouds getting closer, we elected to M22 was heaven. It eclipsed B15, and about going over the bridge. After break- just ride straightaway to the bridge and get the entire ride along it, the back-and-forths, fast in Petoskey, we stopped for gas and my into the UP as quickly as possible. As it elevation changes, and, finally, views of bike attracted another customer who used turned out, we got to the bridge about 1.5-2 Lake Michigan were breathtaking. The to have one just like it or needed to settle hours before any rain did. (Sidenote: I had earlier thought about potentially skipping a bet with a nephew about 1970s Yamaha the opportunity to go on 119 just a few the peninsula and taking a shortcut into twins or something. He also has a “perfect, weeks ago, albeit in a minivan, and it was Traverse City was soon erased. All the way mint Honda 750 four” at home. mind-blowing. I wasn’t impressed at first, north into Northport was tremendous. The We also stopped at a small shop on the but then came the sign, “Winding, narrow decision not to make reservations for Satur- edge of Petoskey to get a famous “Petoskey road; next 20 miles.” Enough said.) day w eighed heavily as we got into North- Stone.” What a great stop. The older w oman Thinking about crossing the bridge port and found no lodging and the sun was (owner?) saw our bikes when we pulled in turned out to be a much bigger deal than getting low. and told us all about her trip through Eu- actually doing it, and by early afternoon We headed south along M22 toward Tra- rope with her husband in the 1950s two-up we were headed west on U.S. 2 with dark, verse City checking at roadside motels with on a 125cc two-stroke (BSA?), and a few heavy clouds coming right at us. In fact, it no luck until about 10 miles outside of Tra- of the bikes he had when they moved back was an hour later that we pulled to the side verse City. Saturday was a lot of riding, and to Michigan. Another older woman in the of the road to get the raingear out again. much of it excellent, and bed felt great. shop also told us of riding in the moun- We still had about three hours to ride to my 18 www.vjmc.org Aug./Sept. 2008 grandpa’s farm in Powers, and the r ain was heavy and driving, with lightning always on the horizon. The rain killed the two side- trips that were possibilities on Big or Little Bay de Noc, and we just cruised as quickly as possible to Powers, cold and drenched with constant, heavy rain. (I’ve never felt that cold outside of winter.) The rain let up a bit by Escanaba, enough for me to notice that my “repaired” signal was now dangling. Powers was only 20 miles away, so I elected to leave it dangle and attend to it at the farm. Wrong choice. When we got to the farm, Ben told me how he’d seen the signal bounce and the lens cover shatter a few miles back and thought someone threw something out a window until he realized what it was. I was so cold, I didn’t care much. Thankfully, grandpa had a fire going and dinner was almost ready. Sleep came easy that night too. Getting ready to head home from the farm on day four, pictured with Mom, Day four Dad, Grandpa and Grandma. The duct tape is fresh around the headlamp, Of Monday, there’s not much to say. and the right signal is gone. First we duct-taped the headlamp to the ride, refuel, repeat. Home. toward Lake Superior, and adding in camp- signal post to avoid more losses. The poor It was the first big bike trip for Ben and ing. I welcome any advice on long rides in Yamaha looked like it had a major head me. It was a learning experience, and very general and specifically to a trip around the wound. A lot of state highway time coming addictive. Almost immediately we began greatest Great Lake. Email me at vjmc_ down through Wisconsin to home. Mount, talking about next year’s trip. We’re leaning [email protected].
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Aug./Sept. 2008 www.vjmc.org 19 ASo, quick youoverview want of the six-cylinder to buy monsters a Honda from ‘Dr. CBX’ CBX? Engine Nos. SC03E-2000025 to (USA reported highest is SC03E*2004631). Frame Nos. SC03- 2000021 to (USA re- ported highest VIN is SC03*2013087). Colors: Candy Glory Red (R-101C-U) or Black (NH-1). Side covers glossy black only on black models, still matte on red mod- els. Larger swingarm pivot diameter in the frame to accommodate increased diameter of pivot bolt from 14mm to 16mm. Needle bear- ing on the left (chain) side and twin angular thrust bearings on the 1979 Honda CBX ‘Z’ model, as sold in the USA. right replaced the plas- By Jan Ringnalda the perceived value. This article is written tic bushings from the in guide-form to help evaluate a restoration original model. Rear shocks were now ad- The Honda CBX has been the sub- and, therefore, value. justable. ject of many discussions for collectability, If you are looking for a CBX, use all Due to government regulations in Ger- and also for use as a comfortable cruiser. the resources available to check things out. many limiting horsepower in motorcycles Certainly when a CBX is being parted out, The International CBX Owners Associa- to 100 hp and EPA requirements in the some parts are extremely expensive and on- tion is a valuable resource if you are con- U.S., the engine was detuned to an output line auctions reflect the increase in pricing sidering purchasing a CBX; it is even more of 98 hp at the crankshaft. Changes were of original CBX parts. Another issue with useful once you own one to find out about made by re-jetting the carburetors, dele- reference to this great motorcycle is the issues, maintenance, modifications, parts, tion of the primary main jet, and camshaft interchangeability of a number of parts of etc. modifications. CBXes of all four years; which obviously The mufflers, now stamped 469, had will affect the originality of a bike. This ar- 1979 CBX (Z) altered baffles with less back pressure. The ticle is designed to be a compressed buyers’ Also often referred to as CBX-CB1, wheels were reversed Comstars, painted guide for getting what you are looking for, especially in Europe. black with the edges highlighted. The rear spotting the most common shortcuts and, Engine Nos. CB1E-2000060 to rim was wider with 2.50 x18. A 20-percent most importantly, making sure you do not 2023296, Frame Nos. CB1-2000042 to larger oil cooler was incorporated. regret your purchase. 2023175. Honda product code 422. The front fork was fitted with air as- From a collector’s point of view, origi- Rated output at crankshaft 103 hp @ sist. Stanchions remained at 35mm. Intro- nality is one of the most important aspects 9,000 rpm. Silver aluminum “Comstar” duction of a vacuum-controlled petcock of judged value. When restored examples wheels, front 2.15x19, rear 2.15x18, H- to prevent the fatal “hydraulic lock” that are evaluated, the level of restoration and rated tires 3.50x19 front, 4.25x18 rear struck a number of careless ’79 owners if its quality should be judged by how much Colors: Candy Glory Red (R-101C-U), the fuel tap was accidentally left on. of the original motorcycle is restored and Perseus Silver (NH-101M-U). Side covers Speedometer indicating 85 mph max, how many parts were replaced. There are a matte black. Instruments were 150 mph and the last number shown on the tachom- large number of people “restoring” CBXes, speedometer, 11K tach. eter was now 10k. however because of the difficulty of ob- taining NOS or OEM parts, some of these 1980 CBX (A) 1981 CBX (B) “restored” motorcycles come with non- Also often referred to as CBX-SC03. Also often referred to as CBX-SC06, original parts, which actually detract from Honda product code 469. Honda product code MA2. 20 www.vjmc.org Aug./Sept. 2008 between the tubes was increased by 10mm center to center to accommodate the larger diameter. Brakes changed to dual piston calipers on stainless cast ventilated rotors in the front of 295mm. Rear caliper was now also twin piston, gripping a 295mm solid rotor. Wheels were forged aluminum reversed Comstars, painted black with polished edg- es. Rear wheel was now 2.75x18 and the front was also up with 2.50x19. The engine featured significant chang- es also. The outside of the cases, cylinders and head was finished in black. New cam profile with a different rise and fall was supposed to reduce tappet noise. Together with an exhaust crossover pipe and modi- fied header pipe lengths in the collector, these changes provided a significant in- crease in mid-range and roll-on power. A new coil-spring-dampened clutch 1980 Honda CBX ‘A’ model, as sold in the USA. was added to reduce rattle caused by the Engine Nos. SC03E-2300060 to a Sport Tourer, complete with fairing and aging and hardening of the rubber dampen- 2306596, Frame Nos. SC060*BC300004 saddle bags. ers of the early models. to (USA reported highest VIN is The rear suspension was now a cen- All the bodywork, the shape of tank, SC060*BC303758). ter single air shock Pro-Link configuration seat, tail and side panels changed. The in- Major changes came in 1981 with the with a box profile aluminum swingarm. strument cluster had an additional warning “B” model. In some literature in Europe, The front fork, still air assist but now with light for rear shock air pressure. both the 1981 and 1982 CBX are designat- a single filling and balance tube, had 39mm The only body color available was ed “C” models. The CBX was turned into fork tubes with syntallic bushings. Spacing Magnum Silver (NH-110M-U), with black
Aug./Sept. 2008 www.vjmc.org 21 number were never matched on miliar with this sound, have a fellow CBX any bike I have ever seen, mak- owner listen to it; not a late model owner, ing the job of establishing origi- since those engines are quieter. nality more difficult. 1980: The engine number as well as However, there are some the frame numbers were designated a new guidelines to help spot ringers. code, which was maintained through 1982. When evaluating a CBX, re- The code became SC03E and the location member that there are a number stayed the same, behind the No. 6 cylinder of parts which have long since on the crank cases. The frame numbers also dried up, and only occasionally changed and went to SC03, to match the turn up on Ebay or in the club first digits of the engine codes. such as a main stand or cen- 1981-1982: The engines were still ter stand, exhaust system, seat, coded SC03E. However, now they are fin- headlamp bucket, brake lines, ished in a satin black color. There are also instruments, dash panel, side internal improvements, especially in the 1981 CBX ‘B’ model as sold in the USA. covers, gas tank, tail piece, front clutch drive, the transmission and the pri- fender, most large engine parts mary drive design. This is absolutely im- (cases, head, cylinder) carbure- possible to establish from the outside. tors, air filter box, rear fender, etc. Frames When evaluating a bike, There should be a VIN tag illustrating don’t think that if these items are the year of manufacture riveted on the left missing, they can be easily ob- side of the headstock as you sit on the bike. tained. These are getting almost There should also be a stamped number in impossible to replace. Deduct the headstock on the right side, and these this from the price. numbers should, obviously, match! The early frames have codes CB1, Engines and have a few other differences when There have been many compared to later frames. The 1979-’80 1982 CBX ‘C’ model as sold in the USA. instances where engines are frames are very similar. However, 1980 accents and orange-red pinstripes swapped, due to the expense of frames have designation SC03, and the having an engine fixed vs. the typical ease 1980 frames have tags that say “Made in 1982 CBX (C) with which a used engine can be obtained. Japan,” though a large number in the U.S. Still CBX-SC06, Honda product code Always check the engine cases for re- say, “Made in the USA from US and Japa- MA2. pairs of holes, especially on the end cylin- nese parts.” Other than that, the 1979 frame Engine Nos. SC03E-2400006 to (USA ders. I have seen engines with plates glued has a smaller size swingarm bolt hole com- reported highest is SC03E*2405317), over holes, but still ran OK. pared to the 1980 frame. Frame Nos. SC060*CC400001 to (USA re- 1978-1979: The frame numbers were In 1981, there were a number of changes ported highest VIN is SC060*CC402738). coded CB1, and engine number has to be in the frame. There was a reinforcement bar The last-year production CBX was a number starting with CB1E located un- added in the footrest area, the rear swingarm a complete carry-over from the previous derneath the carburetor air box on the pri- went to a Pro-Link monoshock design with year, except for the color, which was ex- mary drive chain tunnel. During 1979, the different swingarm bolt attachments, and clusively Pearl Altair White (NH-113P-A) position of the engine number was changed the seat mounting area was revised (longer with tri-color blue accents in the USA. The from the final drive tunnel underneath the with a higher seat bridge). The helmet lock rear tailpiece had a grab-handle for the pas- carburetor air box to a position behind the was moved to the other side of the frame, senger. No. 6 cylinder. However, the engine code and a valve for the Pro-Link air assist was In certain countries in Europe, the remained unchanged. It should be CB1E located on a bracket near the helmet lock. more familiar Magnum Silver color of the followed by the serial number. If in easy In 1982, the late frames had an additional 1981 model was also available. In the U.K., view, the number should have the CB1E bracket welded in place for the attachment the white color was never imported, so the part as raised lettering in the number loca- of the grab-rail for the passenger. only 1982 CBXes sold over there were tion, and the number stamped in next to it. A Magnum Silver. 1978-1979 engine should sound fine when Brakes riding, but when it idles, out of gear and Test the brakes, make sure that even What to look for the clutch is not pulled in, it should sound after you apply them hard, the wheels spin With older cars and some other mo- pretty much terrible; a noticeable rattle and freely again when released. Check the fluid torcycles, the engine numbers were typi- crunching sound from the clutch area, also in both the front (easy) and the rear (need to cally matched with the frame, so an engine the lower crank area. Once the clutch lever remove right side cover) reservoirs. Check swap is easy to spot. Unfortunately with is pulled in, a lot of this noise should quiet for corrosion around the rubber cover on the CBX, as you will have noticed earlier down, but there will still be a noise from the the rear master brake cylinder, and check in this article, the frame number and engine primary drive chain area. If you are not fa- around the edge of the reservoir of the front 22 www.vjmc.org Aug./Sept. 2008 The 1979 tailpiece (left), and the 1980 tailpiece with cover (right). master cylinder. Braking is not up to mod- If it is an all-original 1979, then the to make a claim on the policy. ern standards, be careful when riding. brakes will be spongy, the engine will rat- tle, the carbs will need balancing. Ebay Ancillary parts Ebay has brought us more dusty, Honda uses a model designation three- Prices seized-up, incomplete boxes of crap and digit code in all of their parts. Some parts are It has long been my belief that the CBX jumbled-up CBX misfits on the market interchangeable, and they have their own motorcycle as a complete bike is hugely un- than all of the swap meets put together. unique codes such as chains, O-rings, etc. dervalued. If you buy all the parts to build However, there have been some nice bikes The key is that all early CBX parts (1978- a complete CBX on Ebay, you would end on Ebay. It’s a case of buyer beware. ’79) have a three-digit code of “422,” so a up with a bike at over $20,000 (before as- You never know who is bidding on part would be XXXX-422-XXXX. A part sembly)! This is the reason so many good these auctions, and some people get their designated for a 1980 CBX, has a model bikes still are being parted out. Given cur- friends to help the auctions along to get code of 469. The later part numbers have rent market conditions, and ignoring some a better price. This shill-bidding is a big MA2 as the model ID code. Most CBX- erroneous auction values, I would make the problem in the auction community, and will unique parts have these numbers marked following estimate good for mid-2008 only. always be there, so don’t let your eyes get on them somewhere. A condition one bike is all original, history bigger than your pocket. Remember a pic- The parts manual is invaluable to iden- known, documented, well looked after and ture is not worth 1,000 words, it can make tify the original parts, although some of the every part of the bike works as it should. even crappy bikes look good, especially if club members are pretty good at establish- 1979: Condition one, $10,000- the photo is taken with the bike in the sun- ing originality. This is one of the most dif- $20,000; condition two $4,500-$8,000. light. In online auctions, a picture is worth ficult aspects about buying a CBX; how to 1980: Condition one, $10,000- a couple of $1,000 extra for the seller! tell if the bike is correct or not. This can re- $20,000; condition two; $4,500-$8,000. The thing to remember with a CBX is, ally only be done with photographs. Some 1981: Condition one, $3,000-$7,000; buy the best you can afford. It is a complex of the main differences between 1979 and condition two, $1,500-$3,000. motorcycle, if you buy one and think you 1980 models are shown in this article. 1982: Condition one, $3,000-$7,000; will do it up and restore it, this will take a condition two, $1,500-$3,000 lot of investment in time, parts, and money. Proof of the pudding Condition three bikes of any age can Usually these projects will be available The key about getting what you pay be obtained between $2,500-$5,000, de- back on Ebay after a few years, in more for and ensuring originality is, of course, pending on the number of original parts on boxes, usually with some parts missing. do you trust the person you are purchasing them. Remember, anything that needs sorting out from? This is a guide only and pricing is on a CBX will either cost time, money, or Use this article to establish if the en- strictly a supply-and-demand thing. Some significant amounts of both. gine/frame numbers are correct, and if the bikes have been sold for much more than Dealers no longer want to work on other parts on the bike are correct. the numbers quoted here, and some at these bikes because of liability issues. Ear- Ask for a service history. much less. I am stating these numbers as ly manuals had mistakes in them, and if the Ask lots of questions and evaluate the representative of what the current market mechanic does not know his way around responses. conditions are. If you are offered a warran- a CBX, they will perform a “21-mile re- If you’re not sure, get a knowledgeable ty, this will add to the value, as long as the build,” which is where the cams are insert- club member to go along with you to estab- warranty is good and not just an insurance ed incorrectly, and the engine literally lasts lish if the bike is what it is claimed to be. policy with the associated headaches trying only 21 miles before it self-destructs. Aug./Sept. 2008 www.vjmc.org 23 The 1979 fork-top cover (left), and the 1980 fork cover with air-assist (right).
If you leave the fuel tap on with a working the way it should, what a bike! happen to a CBX at this point in time, have CBX, then there is a procedure to veri- I often just sit in the garage and look probably already happened to somebody fy the cylinders are not filled with gas. at the bike while kicking back and drink- already. There is a lot of experience in the Switch off the kill switch, and turn the ing a beer. No riding after alcohol, but club, which proves invaluable to new own- engine over on the starter motor. If the when it’s raining, or after you’ve been for ers; things like how to store the bike, how engine turns over OK, then there should a ride, just looking is the next best thing. to get it out of storage, simple DIY, local be no problem. If it stops turning sud- When you look at the chrome, all those contacts, rallies, etc. a lot of which is avail- denly, take out all the plugs and pump cylinders, the candy color, and everything able also on the ICOA website at www. the gas out by running the starter again. ready to roll, it looks like it’s doing 100 cbxclub.com. If you just try starting the bike with the mph just sitting there. The opinions and statements made kill switch left on, then the power of the A new owner will need to use the un- in this article are mine. It is possible that engine is enough to cause major damage compressed version of this guide (obtain- some modifications were done at dealer- such as broken or bent con-rods, holes in able through the ICOA) to establish exactly ships, but if there are any comments about crankcases, etc., if there is too much fuel how original the bike is that is being evalu- originalities or other issues, I’d love to in one of the cylinders. ated, and also use the resources available hear them. Send me an email at mrcbx@ But when it is all sorted, and clean, and through the club for help. Most things that att.net. Who’s in charge here? A quick look at the VJMC Board
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For Sale panels. The panels are used comcast.net. converted to 1,000cc. All bikes but can be rechromed if neces- have titles. Not running, have sary. Also have many other parts 1968 Honda CD175. 100 per- parts, motors, misc. parts for a available. Mark Richardson, 860- cent original down to the mirrors. restorer. Will part with the total Ho n d a 221-4825, New Britain, Conn., Candy Red beautiful physical inventory only. Buyer will sup- [email protected]. condition at least an 8.5. Beau- ply transportation. $1,750 firm. For Honda 50cc Step-Thru, tiful tank, seat, paint. Engine Charlie Schmidt, 708-385-1746, motor, wheels, plastics, frames, 1965 Honda Dream 305. All is locked, not sure why. Muffler southwest of Chicago, cmss- cables. 90/110cc engine. For original except for handlebar ends have some cancer. Clutch [email protected]. 160cc, frame covers and tank grips. No chain guard installed, and gears shift. Lots of digital parts. 305cc engine parts, tires, though have complete one in pictures available. David Hellard, 1969 Honda SS125. 8,000 tubes. Walter Kimmel, 718-851- red primer. Engine head gasket 614-975-4488, Columbus, Ohio, miles, limited production, original 1237, Brooklyn, N.Y. leaking a little; cable sheathing david@classicjapanesemotor- owner, runs good, stored inside, (white) unfortunately is cracked, cycles.com. original paint. $1,750. George, For 1964-’69 Honda 160, NOS though cables are still functional. 586-286-3793 Macomb, Mich. CB160 white gas tank $250. NOS Bike has not been run for some 1968/72/73/82 Honda bikes. CL160 left side fork $145. Lots time, it is still free. This deal 1968 CB160, 1972 CB350, 1973 Honda CB/CL350. All project of other NOS and used parts for comes also with the following: CB350F, 1982 CB750 Custom bikes need restored. ‘69 CB, ‘70 S65, CA95, SL70, Z50R, VT500 two front ends, one w/headlight Ascot and CA160. Images avail- mount and speedo, sheet metal able. Ship to USA only. Can for one front end, one swing deliver to Barber in October. Will arm w/ pegs, one rolling chas- trade NOS CA95 (150cc) foot sis w/ fenders, bars, shocks, brake lever for a NOS CA160 rectifier, starter, solenoid, front foot brake lever. Also have used sig. lights and lenses, three parts for all model 160s, 150, gas tanks in various conditions, S65, CT90, VT500. NOS S65 one set bars w/lights, sw/gear, speedo $95. Paul Enz, 321-268- mounts. Engines w/ some cov- 5461, Titusville, Fla., penz@cfl. ers missing: S/N C77E1003359, rr.com. S/N CB77E107449, S/N C77 E1003819, S/N C77E400986. one pair of shocks, three front and three back wheels w/ axles and cush drives, two headlamp assemblies, two rectifiers, one ign.sw, one volt.reg., one elect. “panel”, one starter, one horn, two Keihin carbs, 22mm, 26mm, two triple clamp sets, lots of misc. Wow, look at the way your hardware misc. sheet metal bits, eye was drawn to this ad covers, pegs, levers, etc. $1,500. with color picture. Now that Mike, 807-933-0344, Thunder you can add a color picture Bay, Canada, mike083@sympa- to your classified ad in print tico.ca. for just $10, it doesn’t make much sense not to, does it? 1966 Honda S90 and CT90. I For details, contact Gary have one black S90 Japanese Gadd, 3721 Holland St., Fort domestic model and two CT90s. Worth, Texas, 76180; call 817- One is a yellow 1967 and one is 284-8195; or email eulerckt@ a red 1966. All have titles and aol.com. run great. Call for all details. Will sell as a package or separate. For 1965 Honda CA95 Benly David Simerly, 717-324-0677, 150cc, chrome gas tank side New Oxford, Penn., simerly8@
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CL, ‘73 CB. New parts: Tires, Red with black/white stripe, twin, left and right; 1982 V45/ sprocket, chain. Old Parts: ‘70 original paint starting to fade. 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold VF750S Saber, left side; 1984 CL headers, ‘69 tank in origi- Mostly original except for after- Wing. $1,500. First year V45 750cc Magna, left side; nal paint with pads, Pro-rebuilt market pipes that look appropri- GL1000. Bike was in running CB550 left and right with original carbs, spare frame. Many parts ate on bike. Hole-free seat. Will condition 11/07, does not crank emblems, brown; 450 left and plastic, rubber, motor, rims. need carburetor fuel hose and a now. Tires are in good shape. I right, original blue; CL100 right, Registration on ‘69 and ‘70. ‘69 tune-up to run. Will email pho- rode it a few times last season. original green. Front brake shoes the best, ‘70 good, ‘73 parts. tos. Will not ship. Extra engine Full tune up two years ago. Full for 1973/76 XL250, 1976/78 Use CL frame for race bike, ‘69 (seized), Clymer repair manual, Vetter fairing and side bags. XL350, 1974/76 MT250 and for cafe. Must take all. None complete NOS engine gasket Everything works on the fairing. MR250. Rear brake shoes for running, but have tons of poten- set, and several miscellaneous Known issues: dead battery. At- CB/CL/CD175 K1-K6, 1972/73 tial. $700. Mike, 419-533-3354, parts. Asking $650. Fleetwood, tempted to jump start and the SL350. Front and rear shoes for Northwestern Ohio, wchc.ed@ Penn., [email protected]. bike is not cooperating; neutral SL175 and K1. 1978/81 CB400T, wcnet.org. indicator light is flaky. No trades. new hard to find sissy bar with 1973 Honda CB450 K6. Green, Serious buyers only. Cash backrest pad. For 1974/78 1971 Honda CB175. 15,295 9,300 miles, very good condi- only, as is. Joe, 732-673-2846, CB/CL350/450, CT/SL/XL70, miles, VG cond. runs and rides tion. Runs like new and looks Monmouth County, N.J., Su- XL75/350, 1973/75 ST90, CB/ and looks great, gold/white, close to it. Pictures available by [email protected]. CL160, 1971/73 CB500F, 1979 new points, valves adj, timing email. $2,500. Will consider par- CB750F, 1979 CBX, 1979/81 set, floats adj, new carb kits in- tial trades for other Japanese 1976 Honda XL350. Black, CR125R, 1978/80 CR250R and stalled, original owners’ manual street bikes. Brad Padgett, 770- great restoration project, all others: rear sprockets. William with maintenance history, Koni 546-1617, Rome, Ga., bradp@ original, $500. Scot, 586-468- Mack, 865-983-4204, Louisville, alloy body shocks, Avon R2s, shopsportsplus.com. 8472/586-484-6939, Macomb, Tenn., [email protected]. rear sets, clubman bars, 2-into-1 Mich. exhaust, deadman’s switch, GP 1976 Honda CB750 Hon- shift pattern 1up/4down, safety a w a s a k i wired, former USCRA with lights damatic. Good running clean K CB750 Hondamatic. This bike reinstalled, street legal. Paul For Kawasaki A1/7, lots of has a clean Delaware title and Charette, 860-533-2312, Bolton, gaskets, plus some complete has an extra motor and parts Conn., riairhead@sbcglobal. kits. Email me with PNs or your that go with it. Fran McDowell, net. needs. Maybe I can help. Also, 302-777-1033, Wilmington, Del., new carb float bowl gaskets for 1971 Honda CB500 Four K0. [email protected]. Wow, look at the way your Kawasaki H1 H2 S2 and S3. $2 Very nice with 11,600 miles. each plus shipping, while they eye was drawn to this ad 1978 Honda CB750K. 17,800 Fresh correct Star Light Gold last. Fran Golden, 661-822- with color picture. Now that miles, sat in a storage shed with paint and graphics. New 4-into-4 7149, [email protected]. exhaust system. New tires and you can add a color picture concrete floor for approx. 20 to your classified ad in print years, bike is stock and com- tubes, air filter, oil and filter and 1968 Kawasaki A7SS. 350cc. for just $10, it doesn’t make plete except for Vetter fairing tune-up. Starts, idles and runs Non runner, complete. 4,381 much sense not to, does it? and luggage rack. Windshield properly. Asking $3,500, call miles showing. Red. Clear For details, contact Gary broken, will send pictures upon or email for pictures and more title. Spare incomplete roller w/ Gadd, 3721 Holland St., Fort request, some rust. $950. Miller details. Reade Whitwell, 206- above. Bill of sale. Spares: two Worth, Texas, 76180; call 817- Waddington, 618-544-8716, 935-9183, Seattle, yestertek@ almost new tank pads ($200 284-8195; or email eulerckt@ Robinson, Ill., leemarji@mid- comcast.net. alone), misc other stuff. No time aol.com. west.net. or space left. Not a parts candi- 1972 Honda XL250. Runs very date! Must take both bikes. Pics 1979/82 Honda CB750 C/K/F/ well. Original condition, $900. 1974 Honda CB750. Japanese on request. Offers? Jeff Holzer, SC, 1980/82 CB900 C/F, Chuck Perkins, 212-392-2547, domestic model. Paint not 410-655-6152, Randallstown, 1979/82 CBX, 1983 CB1000C Augusta, Ill. original, has Hooker 4-into-1 ex- Md., rainbowsend@comcast. and CB1100F voltage rectifier/ haust. Never dropped. Engine is net. For 1972/73 Honda CL450 removed to repair small oil drip. regulators. 1981 CB750 custom, chrome headlight case with rims K5, factory chrome high-pipe Has not been reassembled. For Kawasaki, sprockets. and retainers, also front brake exhaust (marked HM347) in Complete. Best offer. Kent, Fort Countershaft sprockets for A1, light switch. Chain adjuster bolts good used cond. No rust or rot. Worth, Texas, kscroggins@bell- F11, F8, S1, A7, S2, S3, H1, H2, for Honda CB/CL450, CB350F, May fit other years as well. $200 helicopter.textron.com. etc. Rear sprockets for F8, F11, CB/CL175 and 350 twins, CB/ firm, plus shipping. B. Samms, S1, S2, A7, H1, Kz400/550/650 CL77. 1974/78 Honda CB550K, 208-664-4462, Coeur d’Alene, 1975 Honda CB400F. Nice and more. William Mack, 865- metallic brown frame side cov- Idaho, [email protected]. bike, VIN 1001202, engine no. 983-4204, Louisville, Tenn., wil- ers. Honda CB/CL175/350/450/ CB400E1001234. Muffler, seat [email protected]. 1972 Honda CB450. Complete, cover, battery, front brake mas- etc lower clutch side handlebar switch repair part with lever red. Runs, but upper end needs ter cylinder kit, handle bars are 1972 Kawasaki H2 750. Re- mount, mirror mount and horn work. Decent paint and chrome. all new in the last year. Carbs stored, new everything, Denco button hole; same but brake Contact member for details. Ron cleaned and synched. Has a few expansion chambers. Can email side and throttle mount. Honda A. Smith, 858-270-3805, San dents in tank. Lot of hours spent pics. $6,000. Owen Demers, CB/CL 100/125 ignition switch. Diego, [email protected]. cleaning and polishing. Kept in 912-857-4898/912-484-4898, Old CB750 ignition switch with original condition. Paid $1,700, Sylvania, Ga., odie@planters. square connector. 1964/71 new 1973 Honda CB175. Use as will sell it for $1,200. Robert R. net. commuter like I did, or restore it. Tiffany, 413-539-6826, South taillight assembly, also new lens. Last run in 2005. 11,350 miles. Hadley, Mass. Frame side covers for: 350cc 26 www.vjmc.org Aug./Sept. 2008 Cl a s s i f i e d s
1976 Kawasaki KZ750/450. heads everywhere it goes. Ab- parts bike. It has a clean title lines replaced (rotted) to crank. KZ750 needs total restoration. solutely one of a kind. $4,650. and lots of good usable parts. The “timing chain” is stretched, Complete and has never been Kirk Johnson, 260-622-1358, Patterson, 704-795-9168, Rock- but it ran and drove fine, just down. Gas tank is clean with no Fort Wayne, Ind., kmjohnson@ well, N.C., [email protected] had a little lope to the motor, like rust. Disk brakes front and rear. onlyinternet.net. a cam. The bike is complete, but Motor turns. KZ400 needs total needs attention. The exhaust is restoration. Complete and never good, I have installed an NOS down. Motor turns. Best offer for a r u s h o (0 mile) speedo, but haven’t both bikes. Chuck Perkins, 217- M hooked it up. The seat has been 392-2547, Augusta, Ill. 1964/65 Marusho 500 ST. I have recovered and is starting to age most of a Marusho ST. Rolling from sitting. I have pictures and 1976 Kawasaki KZ1000. Totally chassis, tank, seat, engine is in may be able to arrange delivery cosmetically and mechanically parts, but looks like most of it is within Georgia. I hate to see this restored this year. Purple. All bike sit any longer and do not there. No muffler and no title. Wow, look at the way your aluminum polished, all chrome Call me if interested. David Far- have the time for it anymore. I as new. Many performance eye was drawn to this ad am asking $950 OBO. Please ley, 575-437-0458, Alamogordo, with color picture. Now that parts, cam, header, K&N intake, N.M., [email protected]. email me for any more info or Mustang seat, short windshield, you can add a color picture for pictures. Alex, Griffin, Ga. fork brace, dual disk, ignition. to your classified ad in print [email protected]. Show stopper. $4,200 obo. Kirk for just $10, it doesn’t make Johnson, 260-622-1358, Fort Su z u k i much sense not to, does it? For details, contact Gary Wayne, Ind., kmjohnson@only- a m a h a internet.net. 1971 Suzuki T250. Clean street Gadd, 3721 Holland St., Fort Y bike, 90 percent good. 4,000 Worth, Texas, 76180; call 817- 1968 Yamaha YCS1C “Baby 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000. Totally miles. Chrome, paint good, 284-8195; or email eulerckt@ small dent top of tank. Dents aol.com. Big Bear.” 180cc. Black and restored to immaculate condi- white, complete 1968 180cc tion, beautiful orange paint is at bottom of rear fender. Runs well. L.J. Langford, 660-885- YCS1C street scrambler. Very metal flake with ghost flames. 1976 Suzuki RE5. I used to drive good condition and complete Engine has been polished, 4785, Clinton, Mo., mez46@ this bike but haven’t cranked it charter.net. except for air filter housing. sport fender, Viper windshield, in about three years. It has been Good paint and decent chrome. Accell ignition, oversized carbs, stored under an open carport. Includes some NOS spare parts. bored, Vance 4-into-1 header, 1972 Suzuki TS185. Old classic The motor is fine, should only enduro. $450. Scot, 586-468- Contact member for details. Ron extremely fast. One of a kind. need some of the carb vacuum A. Smith, 858-270-3805, San $3,990 obo. Kirk Johnson, 260- 8472/586-484-6939, Macomb, 622-1358, Fort Wayne, Ind., Mich. [email protected]. Interested in Old Motorcycles? For 1972/75 Suzuki, front Join the Antique Motorcycle Club of America! The largest organization in 1978 Kawasaki KZ400 B1, brake shoes for TC250 and the country devoted to antique motorcycles. Membership includes an 88 Classic B1 in dark plum. Has GT250. Rear brake shoes low bars on, but stock handle- for GT550. Sprockets. Coun- page full-color quarterly magazine loaded with feature articles, restoration bars come with. 17,000 miles. tershaft sprockets for T/TS/ tips and a free Want Ad section. New tires and inspected. I use GT250, T305/350, etc. Rear it daily. Selling to get a bigger sprockets for TM100/125, Sign me up! bike. Runs great. Ron Cline, TS125, GT380/500/550, many Name ______717-838-9632, Palmyra, Penn., GS models. William Mack, 865- [email protected]. 983-4204, Louisville, Tenn., wil- Address [email protected]. City ______State ___ Zip ______1987 Kawasaki Eliminator. Totally restored to immaculate 1974 Suzuki RL250. Have Dues: U.S. Residents ...... $30.00 Canada ...... $34.00 lighting kit and two aluminum condition. Beautiful black pearl Antique Motorcycle Club of America Inc. metallic paint with ghost flames. gas tanks, one leaks. $700 or Mail to: Many performance upgrades. interesting trade. Jerry Cirone, P.O. Box 400 VJ, Mound, MN 55364 - 0400 This bike is beautiful, totally 330-492-4734, Canton, Ohio, Or join online: www.antiquemotorcycle.org unusual, rare, and turns heads [email protected]. everywhere it goes. Absolutely Join one of a kind. $2,900. Kirk John- 1976 Suzuki A100. Ultra-low the Club! son, 260-622-1358, Fort Wayne, mileage, two-stroke, four- Ind., kmjohnson@onlyinternet. speed. All original. The bike is net. in very good used condition, but not perfect. It has always been 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000. High stored in a garage but has some Performance 140 hp. Totally re- scratches and nicks. Pick-up stored to immaculate condition, only, I cannot arrange shipping. beautiful black pearl metallic Norm Trenaman, 250-743-6923, paint with ghost flames. Over Shawnigna Lake, BC, Canada, $6,000 in performance up- [email protected]. grades make this a tire-smoking beast. This bike is beautiful, 1976 Suzuki GT550. I will give To participate in club events and place want ads bikes must be 35 years old. totally unusual, rare, and turns to anyone that can use a good Aug./Sept. 2008 www.vjmc.org 27 Cl a s s i f i e d s Diego, [email protected]. too caught up to finish original in excellent shape. Tom Lich, Gary, 817-284-8195, Fort Worth, CB450 resto. Also have ‘72 R5 989-792-3119, Saginaw, Mich., Texas. For Yamaha YDS3/YDS3C parts bike (rolling chassis) in [email protected]. Big Bear, 6-volt sealed beam pieces. Email for pictures and 1986 Yamaha YZ490. Red headlight. William Mack, 865- spreadsheet. Over $900 and 1978 Yamaha SR500. Parting frame, gold wheels, white tank 983-4204, Louisville, Tenn., wil- 60 hours invested. $1,200 obo. out. Parts include chain, tool kit, and fenders. In very good con- [email protected]. Clear Wash. title on DS7. Casey cables, mirrors, reflectors, brake dition $2,200. Jerry Cirone, Parks, 425-772-9961 days/425- items, etc. If you know of some- 330-492-4734, Canton, Ohio, 742-6982 eves, Edmonds, one that might be interested, [email protected]. Wash., [email protected]. they are on eBay. Search for one of the items: no. 270238994649. 1973/75 Yamaha RD60. Selling Then you can also see others iscellaneous three project bikes - no time to by clicking to “see sellers other M restore. One is complete with items.” David M. Lum, 585-586- For 1966 on Kawasaki, Suzuki title, two others 80 percent com- 7652, Pittsford, N.Y., 2cvdave@ and Yamaha, hard-to-find new plete, my loss your gain, $600 gmail.com countershaft and rear sprockets. for all three. Tom Kolenko, 770- William Mack, 865-983-4204, Wow, look at the way your 427-4820, Atlanta, tkolenko@ 1981 Yamaha XT500. 5,000 eye was drawn to this ad Louisville, Tenn., williemack33@ kennesaw.edu. miles, aftermarket exhaust, new cs.com with color picture. Now that tires, clear title, recent top end you can add a color picture For Yamaha, Sprockets. job. Bike is in good overall con- For 1973/77 CR250, 1975/77 to your classified ad in print Countershaft Sprockets for dition. Asking $2,500. Lee Wad- for just $10, it doesn’t make MR/MT 250, 2nd and 3rd over DS6, DS7, YDS3, YDS5, YM1, dington, 618-544-8716, Robin- rings, complete gasket sets, much sense not to, does it? YM2, R5, TX650, XS650, XS1, son, Ill., [email protected]. For details, contact Gary top end gasket sets. CR125M/ XS2 and more. Rear Sprockets MT125, 1st over rings, com- Gadd, 3721 Holland St., Fort for U5, G65, G75, U7E, YG1, 1982 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Worth, Texas, 76180; call 817- plete gasket sets. Kawasaki YG5, HS1, YL1, YL2, JT1/2, Special promotional bike. Black, S1, standard rings. 1973/73 284-8195; or email eulerckt@ GT80, GT1, DS6, YDS3, YDS5, 135 miles, stored indoors 20 aol.com. F6, 1st over piston, complete YM2 and more. William Mack, years. Collectors bike, like new. gasket sets, top end gasket 865-983-4204, Louisville, Tenn., Stanley Grzywacz, 631-470- set. G4 TR, standard and 2nd 1972 Yamaha DS7 and R5. [email protected]. 5669, Huntington Station, N.Y., over piston sets and gaskets. Have 1972 DS7 in nice original [email protected]. 1976, 78/81 Suzuki TS250, condition. Does not run, but 1975 Yamaha DT250. Bike has 2nd and 3rd over rings. For TM/ have new piston and ring set under 2,500 miles, orange, has 1982 Yamaha Seca 750. 27K RL250 thru 1976, 2nd and 3rd and lots of extra parts, new and extended buddy seat, starts miles, red, nose fairing. $2,000 over rings. Yamaha DT125A, restored. Started resto. and got first kick, must sell $1,595 obo obo. Steven, 817-657-5464 or 1st over rings. 1974 Kawasaki If you enjoyed this issue of the VJMC magazine, why not pass on the legacy to KZ400/1975 KZ400D, brake pads. KZ400 carb kits, throttle a friend. It is easier than ever to join our great organization. Simply log online at sleeve with original handle grip. www.vjmc.org and click the “Join the VJMC” button. Our dues are $30 per year Engine guards for 1980/83 and our event schedule is growing monthly for the benefit of members. KZ550 A/C/D/F, 1977/83 KZ650, 1980/82 KZ750 E/H. KZ1300, If preferred, your friend may fill out the form below and send it along with the dues used set of 6 cyl coils. H1 used 3 cyl coils and new 16N wires. to Bill Granade, 13309 Moran Drive, Tampa, FL 33618-3011. New gray speedometer cables for Honda 1968/73 CB350 K, New Member Name: ______CL350, C83, CB450 K1/K2, CL450 K4, CS90, C92, S65, CL70, C110. New inner speedo Date: ______Address: ______cables for CA72, C/CA/CS77 Dreams. New gray clutch and City:______State: _____ Zip: ______front brake cables for 1964 up CA72/77 250/305 Dreams. New gray tach cables for 1973/75 Preferred Brands: ______XL175, 1974 CL200, CB/ ______CL350/360, 1971/73 CB500K, ______CB450 K1/K4, CB/CL100 K2/S, CB/CL125 S/SL. William Mack, 865-983-4204, Louisville, Tenn., Phone Number: [email protected].
Email: ______Wanted o n d a Referred By: ______H 1960/62 Honda C110 Super Dues: $30 one year; $55 two years; $80 three years Sport Cub, CA110 Sport 50.
28 www.vjmc.org Aug./Sept. 2008 Cl a s s i f i e d s Seeking C110 or CA110 in re- they are rare, but I know there 6211, Carlsbad, N.M., michi@ storable or running condition. are some floating around too. I michisuzuki.com. 1972 Suzuki TS400. Will con- T. Maroney, Williamstown, N.J., will take them in any condition sider bike in any condition. Jeff [email protected]. as long as they are complete For 1971/80 Kawasaki KV75/ Willis, 740-894-5601, South and not rusted through. I will also MT1 75cc, handlebar control Point, Ohio. For 1960 Honda CB92 125cc, consider the standard 2-into-1 switch/perch assemblies, decent seek Keihin PW20 carburetor Hookers that aren’t the scram- or salvageable tank, headlamp For 1982 Suzuki GS650GL, I with 50mm on center mounting bler pipe. Price is negotiable. glass, taillight lens and service need a working ignitor/CDI unit. flange. I have 38mm PW20 ver- Jonathan Wood, 316-993-8959, manual. B. Samms, 208-664- I believe the same units works sion to trade/sell. Tom Kolenko, Kansas, [email protected]. 4462, Idaho, BSent@verizon. on 1981-’83 model years. The 770-427-4820, Atlanta, tkolen- net. Suzuki part number is 32900- [email protected]. 1969/73 Honda CB175. Prefer 34210. Jeff Ford, 301-589- one with title and running, but For 1976 Kawasaki KZ750, 2020, Silver Spring, Md., xfire@ For 1961 Honda 250-305cc, interested in what might be kick start lever. Chuck Perkins, starpower.net. need early taillight assembly available within driving distance. 212-392-2547, Augusta, Ill. from 1961 CB72/77 or CP77 Carl Unterweiser, Cleveland, Suzuki GS1100E. In good con- ... or CR93 (Good Luck!). Only [email protected]. dition. I love these bikes and need the metal parts, including will be willing to pick up. Kirk light base and license bracket Honda 350. Looking for ready Johnson, 260-622-1358, Fort holder. Ron A. Smith, 858-270- to ride inspection-passable title Wayne, Ind., kmjohnson@only- 3805, [email protected]. clear Honda 350 or similar. JM, internet.net. 202-285-4705, Washington 1962 Honda Cuby. Looking for D.C., [email protected]. 19cc engine and any parts or o h a t s u literature. Tom Kolenko, 770- 1969/74 Honda CB750. Will T 427-4820, Atlanta, tkolenko@ pay top dollar for right bike, Wow, look at the way your eye was drawn to this ad 1960s Tohatsu RunPet Sport kennesaw.edu low miles, original, unmolested, 50cc. Non-runners OK. Tom Ko- rust free. Also looking for NOS with color picture. Now that you can add a color picture lenko, 770-427-4820, Atlanta, For Honda CB77 Superhawk, CB750 parts. Baton Rouge, La., [email protected]. looking for engine in good con- [email protected] to your classified ad in print dition. Will take good bottom for just $10, it doesn’t make end with cases. Would like an For 1974 Honda CB360, NOS/ much sense not to, does it? engine with serial number near mint gas tank. Prefer blue. John For details, contact Gary Ya m a h a my frame number: 1037027. Sharp, 804-829-2641, Virginia, Gadd, 3721 Holland St., Fort Robert Blakesly, 913-999-2156, [email protected]. Worth, Texas, 76180; call 817- 1960 Yamaha MF1 50cc. Seek Kansas City, Kan. 284-8195; or email eulerckt@ complete, non-runner OK, Ya- For 1974 Honda CL360, I am aol.com. maha MF1 scooter from 1960, looking for a good, not rusted top all help appreciated. Does any- muffler. Can they be repaired? For 1983 Kawasaki ELR, set one in the club have one? Tom Davis, Illinois, rsatdavis@aero- of tires. Looking for NOS or Kolenko, 770-427-4820, Atlanta, inc.net. reproductions of the Dunlops, [email protected]. Front was 100/90-19, Rear was For 1977 Honda CB750K, I 120/90-18. Ed, 586-872-3839. For 1962 Yamaha YA5 125cc, am looking for a nice set of OE looking for a carburetor (Amal), exhaust pipes for a ‘77 CB750K the side case that covers the carb, and a pair of rear shocks. Four, anybody got a set reason- u z u k i Wow, look at the way your able? Steve Passwater, 219- S I would be willing to purchase a eye was drawn to this ad parts bike or parts motor to get 778-4693, Rolling Prairie, Ind., For 1965 Suzuki Olympian, with color picture. Now that these parts. Any help with locat- [email protected]. looking for a piston or pair of you can add a color picture ing these will be greatly appreci- matched pistons, rings, pins to your classified ad in print ated. Dave York, 530-342-9506, For 1984 Honda Gyro 49cc, for an S32-2 150cc “Olympian”. for just $10, it doesn’t make Chico, Calif., dpymgy@yahoo. I need the small rectangular S30 and S31 should be fine, or much sense not to, does it? com. cover that is part of the main equivalent match from another For details, contact Gary engine cover. Other parts of in- brand/supplier if known to work Gadd, 3721 Holland St., Fort For 1962/65 Yamaha YD2 or terest to me also. John Boettger, in an S-32. I could possibly Worth, Texas, 76180; call 817- YD3, gas tank. Larry Hoverman, 250-746-9751, BC, Canada, purchase entire motor or parts 284-8195; or email eulerckt@ 937-843-2721, Lakeview, Ohio, [email protected]. bike, if in good condition and the aol.com. [email protected]. engine is not seized, with good compression. Jordan Liebman, For 1965 Honda CA95 150cc, For 1965 Yamaha YDS3CM a w a s a k i Illinois, [email protected]. looking for owners’ manual, not K Ascot Scrambler 250cc, Pho- service or parts manual. Also tos, literature, NOS parts to Kawasaki W2TT 650cc. Will For 1966 Suzuki T20 250cc, help restore to original. I would need unrusted mufflers, some- consider bike in any condition. NOS or excellent used petcock thing you would be proud to appreciate any photos that you Jeff Willis, 740-894-5601, South for early T20 (VIN T20 10929). could email me to help with the display. Bill Jones, Jacksonville, Point, Ohio. Uses banjo-style fittings. Last Fla., [email protected]. restoration as I have no photos. piece needed for restoration. Craig Buness, 218-281-3992, 1967/68 Kawasaki W2 650cc. Glenn Rumburg, 330-264-8502, For Honda CL350, Hooker Crookston, Minn., craigbu- Good condition or no missing Wooster, Ohio, skrumburg@ [email protected]. Headers CL350 exhaust. I know parts. Ted Suzuki, 760-434- yahoo.com. Aug./Sept. 2008 www.vjmc.org 29 Cl a s s i f i e d s For 1966 Yamaha YL1 100cc, I am looking for a number of may have on this bike. Delmar banners, ashtrays, toys, promo Looking for rear mudflap, Yama- hard to get parts for this bike. Ed Conn, 336-983-2623/336-391- items, lighters, hats, clocks, etc. ha part no. 122-21621-00-00, Wojcik, 814-932-4318, Pennsyl- 5305, King, N.C. Tom Kolenko, 770-427-4820, and also length measurement of vania, edwojcik@zoominternet. Atlanta, tkolenko@kennesaw. seat strap for same bike. net. For 1982 Yamaha XJ650LJ edu. John LeBlanc, 303-229-7737, Turbo Seca, need an owners’ Dickinson, N.D., jleblanc435@ For 1969/70 Yamaha DS6C manual and a shop manual. yahoo.com. 250cc, looking for handlebars- Miller Waddington, 618-544- scrambler. Prefer good shape, 8716, Robinson, Ill., leemarji@ non-bent. Jeff Holzer, 410- midwest.net. 655-6152, W. Baltimore, rain- [email protected]. For 1983 Yamaha XJ900 Seca, need a complete exhaust sys- 1973 Yamaha MX100. Look- tem or any part of, also both ing for a 1973 to run in the new oil cooler scoops that fit below AHRMA 100 Class. Do not need the front of tank, and an air box. Wow, look at the way your a show bike, just one to beat Miller Waddington, 618-544- eye was drawn to this ad around. Don Allen, 317-247- 8716, Robinson, Ill., leemarji@ with color picture. Now that Wow, look at the way your 0664, Indianapolis, gma455@ midwest.net. you can add a color picture eye was drawn to this ad aol.com. to your classified ad in print with color picture. Now that for just $10, it doesn’t make you can add a color picture For 1978 Yamaha SR500, I am much sense not to, does it? to your classified ad in print Miscellaneous looking for a red or black (origi- For details, contact Gary for just $10, it doesn’t make nal colors please) gas tank and Gadd, 3721 Holland St., Fort much sense not to, does it? 1983 Eddie Lawson Helmet side covers and possibly the Worth, Texas, 76180; call 817- For details, contact Gary (Bell Star). Looking for full face, seat tail piece for original res- 284-8195; or email eulerckt@ Gadd, 3721 Holland St., Fort Kawasaki Team Green helmet toration. Luc Ménard, 819-846- aol.com. Worth, Texas, 76180; call 817- with white and blue stripe. Ed, 0983, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada, 586-872-3839. 284-8195; or email eulerckt@ [email protected]. aol.com. Looking for Japanese mo- For Yamaha WR250 two-stroke, torcycle dealer memorabilia For 1969 Yamaha CT1 175cc, kick stand, any information you from the 1980s ... neon signs,
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