A Motorcycle Thread About Absolutely Nothing!

Jiro said:
a lot of people ride with clear visor plus sunglasses (assuming they don't wear prescription glasses or contact lens). Easier to deal with that way without having to carry 2nd visor.

I need to get a prescription sunglasses but it's kinda pricey.
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My helmet visor is clear but I wear prescription sunglasses. I use modular helmet.

Yes prescription sunglasses are expensive. I paid $235 for it. It's a part goggle, part sunglasses but sleek looking called "Liberty Sport Chopper sunglasses". Kinda mean looking.. I wears them everyday at work while delivering mail. My customers always get spooked when I approached behind them and they thought I was robber or something..:giggle:. It have short strap on back of my head to hold it a bit firm so it won't fly off in high wind or riding motorcycle in short distance without helmet. I love it so much. I have been wearing it for 2 years.

Here's the website of what my prescription sunglasses look like
LIBERTY SPORT

It have magnetic flange that clips on both inner ends. I've never use it anyway.

You can get prescription sunglasses for cheap online. If you have updated prescription paper with you, You can provide info online then pick what kind lens you wanted, they come with cheap plastic "CR22" or more expensive Polycarbonated, Carl Zeiss, Triflex, and several higher quality lenses of your choice. But cheaper than going to eyeglasses store.

If you want to be "squid" (wear without helmet), You must use strap to hold Rx sunglasses on your head. You can buy adjustable strap so you can tighten a bit so it won't fly off. I customize mine by buying strap at store then use plier and screwdriver to pry the cord clamp ends and adjust permanent size then cut excess off. I crimp cord clamp with plier. I don't like people or anything yank the adjustable cord behind me. So that's why I customize it so no one not even branches, objects can yank my cord!!! :lol: (I won't be "squid" anyway.) Be sure it "fits" but not tight in a comfortable way that you won't get sores on either behind ear or nose.


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Jiro said:
from the best of my knowledge - a lot of people can fix it themselves if disabled in middle of the road or somewhere. and plus..... they are experienced mechanic so they can fix it themselves.

most insurance carriers have towing service included anyway.
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I have a Honda GL1100 sitting in parts in my garage. I need to get started on restoring it soon. I have never taken an engine apart so if anyone can give me some pointers it would be much appreciated.

I miss riding. I want to take a trip to Arizona on my bike so if any ADers wanna plan one, lets go.
 
Steinhauer said:
I have a Honda GL1100 sitting in parts in my garage. I need to get started on restoring it soon. I have never taken an engine apart so if anyone can give me some pointers it would be much appreciated.

I miss riding. I want to take a trip to Arizona on my bike so if any ADers wanna plan one, lets go.
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From Georgia to Arizona? nice :thumb: I'm definitely in but it would be nice if I can get my hands on touring bike
 
Jiro said:
From Georgia to Arizona? nice :thumb: I'm definitely in but it would be nice if I can get my hands on touring bike
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Are you good at restoration? I know a place here where you can get any bike for $400 - but it needs to be repaired and fixed.


We should set up rally points. I am going to start saving now so hopefully by next year we can do this.
 
Steinhauer said:
Are you good at restoration? I know a place here where you can get any bike for $400 - but it needs to be repaired and fixed.


We should set up rally points. I am going to start saving now so hopefully by next year we can do this.
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I have zero experience with restoration and I don't really want to ride a restored bike especially for long-distance travel. too many things can go wrong.

I'm looking into used Yammie FJR1300. it looks like a very sweet long-distance touring bike. It's a popular choice for IBA'ers (Iron Butt Rally) - "11,000 miles in 11 days"
 
Jiro said:
I have zero experience with restoration and I don't really want to ride a restored bike especially for long-distance travel. too many things can go wrong.

I'm looking into used Yammie FJR1300. it looks like a very sweet long-distance touring bike. It's a popular choice for IBA'ers (Iron Butt Rally) - "11,000 miles in 11 days"
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If I could afford one, I would buy a Suzuki Boulevard. I am partial to Suzukis.

However, I have restored bikes before with the exception of taking an engine apart. If you could learn about this, it could save you some time if your bike ever were to break down.

It is difficult but not impossible. Its like a gigantic jigsaw puzzle, and once figured out, you have a nearly new restored bike instead of a picture of one :cool2:
 
Steinhauer said:
If I could afford one, I would buy a Suzuki Boulevard. I am partial to Suzukis.

However, I have restored bikes before with the exception of taking an engine apart. If you could learn about this, it could save you some time if your bike ever were to break down.

It is difficult but not impossible. Its like a gigantic jigsaw puzzle, and once figured out, you have a nearly new restored bike instead of a picture of one :cool2:
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would like to get my hands dirty but I don't have a private garage so it'll be a while till I get my own house.
 
Jiro said:
would like to get my hands dirty but I don't have a private garage so it'll be a while till I get my own house.
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fly down here and stay a while if you can, I have plenty of room Jiro. If I see a bike you want at the place I am talking about, come down we will fix it up and you can ride back home ;)

Yes, I know it will take a lot of planning and won't be easy to do .. but that option is yours.
 
Steinhauer said:
fly down here and stay a while if you can, I have plenty of room Jiro. If I see a bike you want at the place I am talking about, come down we will fix it up and you can ride back home ;)

Yes, I know it will take a lot of planning and won't be easy to do .. but that option is yours.
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:thumb: but... sux to have a full-time job. not really doable to have that long leave :mad2:

but then.... things may be different. I'll keep your offer on my desk :)
 
Jiro said:
:thumb: but... sux to have a full-time job. not really doable to have that long leave :mad2:

but then.... things may be different. I'll keep your offer on my desk :)
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Ok, give me a while and I will go up and take pictures of all the bikes. If you like one let me know.
 
Steinhauer said:
Ok, give me a while and I will go up and take pictures of all the bikes. If you like one let me know.
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how long does it usually take you to restore the bike - assuming that you give it with full attention?
 
Jiro said:
how long does it usually take you to restore the bike - assuming that you give it with full attention?
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I would need all the parts too - shipping takes time.

Here is my idea. If you like a bike ... and trust me to do you right, I can pick it up, bring it home then send you a list of the parts it will need. I also have the ability to paint it too.

The paint takes a loooong time to cure. So ... I could do the resoration work and when its ready you come on down and take delivery. Or, if you get a break, come down and help restore it.



its just an idea.

I once picked up a Suzuki GS 550 for $100 that had been sitting outside for 10 years. I whittled away at it and had a next to new bike about 4 months later. (I took my time and had to order parts).

edit: The most expensive "part" that needed to be replaced were the tires. Some of these bikes will need new signals, carbs, brakes, etc. When I was done, I had spent about $600 on restoring it.
 
Steinhauer said:
I would need all the parts too - shipping takes time.

Here is my idea. If you like a bike ... and trust me to do you right, I can pick it up, bring it home then send you a list of the parts it will need. I also have the ability to paint it too.

The paint takes a loooong time to cure. So ... I could do the resoration work and when its ready you come on down and take delivery. Or, if you get a break, come down and help restore it.



its just an idea.

I once picked up a Suzuki GS 550 for $100 that had been sitting outside for 10 years. I whittled away at it and had a next to new bike about 4 months later. (I took my time and had to order parts).

edit: The most expensive "part" that needed to be replaced were the tires. Some of these bikes will need new signals, carbs, brakes, etc. When I was done, I had spent about $600 on restoring it.
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tempting idea! but.... not really good idea at this moment because you'll have to restore 2 bikes and you need to put in a lot of times and miles - at least 2,000 miles.... 5,000 miles at best in bike you just restored to "certify" it as travel-ready bike.

That's how I roll. I don't trust any bike I ride on unless I completed at least 2k-5k miles and also a few several-hours trips. Issues tend to happen when riding for more than 3-4 hours. You'll need to take it out for a couple of overnite trips and ride it for at least 3-5 hrs straight. If no issue after all that.... we're :thumb:
 
Jiro said:
a lot of people ride with clear visor plus sunglasses (assuming they don't wear prescription glasses or contact lens). Easier to deal with that way without having to carry 2nd visor.

I need to get a prescription sunglasses but it's kinda pricey.
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TCS wears prescription glasses.
 
Ok, please just be honest ..... who spilled the beer?


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LOL!!! steinhauser - you should post a pix of your restored bike in here. please give some details about it. I'm very curious about it.
 
Ok, I restored a 1981 Honda Nighthawk 750 (it was the one I learned on). A friend of mine was moving to Florida and he gave it to me in a big crate (it was in parts). I had a neighbor help me figure out most of it, and I made plenty of mistakes .... but it was a free bike. It caught fire once :shock: so that taught me to keep a fire extinguisher in my shop.

The fire was quickly put out and there was no damage. I had used too much quick start when I tried to turn the motor over. I was very careful and very thorough after that. I rode that bike everywhere and it was very very fast.

I sold it to buy another fixer upper. This bike was a 1983 Suzuki GS 550. It had been sitting in someone's front yard for 10 years. Everything rubber on the bike was dry rotted. There was a big dent on the gas tank (looked like someone got frustrated with it and hit it with a hammer). The guy actually wanted to sell it for a lot, but I bought it for $100. I used the money from the Honda Nighthawk to buy parts for it.

Here was the condition it was in when first purchased:

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and the gas tank:

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(more in next post)
 
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