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I couldn't resist...

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    I couldn't resist...

    Been wanting one for a while and this one looked like a good foundation for my project bike...

    It's a '78.

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    wow thats clean for a bike older than most of the people on this board!

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Wait'll Jim sees that chrome fender and mudflap. He's gonna be wantin' to gixxerize them some how ....

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    bikes in great shape, do those bikes have any electrical problems like some of the old triumphs that looked the same?

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Quote Originally Posted by Brit-Triple View Post
    bikes in great shape, do those bikes have any electrical problems like some of the old triumphs that looked the same?
    Probably not... It's Japanese...

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Quote Originally Posted by Rye View Post
    Been wanting one for a while and this one looked like a good foundation for my project bike...

    It's a '78.
    Holy shit, you're alive!!! And you bought a fuckin BEAUTY of a classic! What is that a KZ750 or somethin?
    That thing's gorgeous, bro.... I GOTTA see her in person soon!

    I'm surprised you didn't hold out for a two smoke

    Wanna go for a ride on Saturday? I'll tell Mark but he'll have to ask his new woman for "permission"

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    looks great.

    someday i'm going to have a sweet old UJM to blast around town on (cafe-racered, of course).




    might just go with a new thruxton though

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGitorio View Post
    Holy shit, you're alive!!! And you bought a fuckin BEAUTY of a classic! What is that a KZ750 or somethin?
    That thing's gorgeous, bro.... I GOTTA see her in person soon!

    I'm surprised you didn't hold out for a two smoke

    Wanna go for a ride on Saturday? I'll tell Mark but he'll have to ask his new woman for "permission"
    lOL...yeah I'm alive. That ain't no stinkin 750...1000 mang. i am still waiting for the RMV-1 to register so I might not be able to take it out. I'll take the XR though.

    Poor Mark...he go's from begging the old one to begging the new one. poor guy.

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Nice, now get a GS swing arm, LTD wheels and 29mm smooth bores on that bitch!

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    That thing needs a Kerker Rye...

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Love it......nice score

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    awesome, looking to do the same thing at some point. kz or cb 1k

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Nice score Ryan! I look forward to seeing it at some point.

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    oh man, that thing is freaking awesome. nice find.

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Ryan...nice score! That thing is MINT! And a 1000 to boot! Best of all...it's a Kawi Yep...I gotta see her in person too. Once the RMV gets you settled...group ride!

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Quote Originally Posted by Rye View Post
    lOL...yeah I'm alive. That ain't no stinkin 750...1000 mang. i am still waiting for the RMV-1 to register so I might not be able to take it out. I'll take the XR though.

    Poor Mark...he go's from begging the old one to begging the new one. poor guy.
    werrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd. I'll give you a call if Saturday's a go. I don't have anything formal planned.

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    I might only be able to do Sunday, Pete...

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    aight, well i can do either day. Call me if ya wanna go for a rip.

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    holy shit he lives

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Still here homes! Though I would like to meet up with some of the old faces at some point. I am considering perhaps the next race w/e...anyone?

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    I working weekends right now so I'm out...it has been a long time though

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Holy crap. Mine is.....well lets just say it wasnt in that good of shape when I bought it.

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Hey bro! It was great seeing you again, it's been too long!

    Yeah... I'm definitely diggin the new bike and thanks for lettin me take her for a rip
    ... now FIX DEM FOOKIN BRAKES




    This picture gives you guys an idea of how nice the paint is on this thing... and it doesn't even do it justice. Whoever did the respray on this bad boy did an AMAZING job Not a HINT of orange peel


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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Thanks dude. Pretty impressed with the Tuono too. What a meaty motor and real nice handling machine.

    Hopefully a dual disk setup with rebuild will get them up to 80's standards for braking...lol. I knew going into this thing that the frame was gonna flex more than a gymnast and the brakes are circa flintstone. Adds to the charm though!

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    Re: I couldn't resist...

    Looks like fun.

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