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My name is TOOLS, and I am an addict. It started after I bought a Kawasaki KZ 100 P Police bike. It was , so much fun to ride. I loved how it would freak people out seeing a big long haired, bearded scruffy guy on a police bike. Then due to an injury I could not operate a clutch. I remembered Honda had made a CB 750 with an automatic transmission, and started a search, for one. When I found one I thought it would be Ok to ride until I healed enough to ride my KZ again. But then it happened. I really liked the bike. I then found two more, and bought them. Then I had to have a bike, for Toolbabe, so I bought a Honda Twinstar, for her, and customized it. Then I bought two DOHC CB 750s, and dragged an old Suzuki GS 750 home. then I bought another Hondamatic. After that it was two dirt bikes, for the Grandbrats. I then thought I should have a dirt bike to ride with them, so I bought the Honda TLR 200. Then one day while glanceing at craigslist I came across a Kawasaki KZ 750 LTD. It was cheap, so I bought it. At this point the toolshop was full of bikes, and I had bikes in the living room. Toolbabe made me build a toolshed to put the bikes in. I thought I was over the fever, but yesterday I bought another Hondamatic. And now today I have hit an all time low. I bought three bikes today. A crapy Yamaha DT 100, a 74 Honda CB 350 Four, and another Kawasaki KZ 750 LTD. I am now ready to admit I have a big problem. I do not have any more room in the toolshop, toolshed, and Toolbabe will not let me put anymore in the living room. I desperately need help with more storage!!  TOOLS
  
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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The only solution is to give them away.
I would be glad to help.
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Well, I think you can chalk this up to MAS (Motorcycle Acquisition Syndrome). I've seen it with guitarists who have to have the next guitar. At least you've got the money to get all these toys...you _do_ have the money, right?
My recommendation would be to get as many in working order as you can, find out which ones you want to keep, and sell the rest. If you've got...what...20 machines now, how can you ride them all?
I see where some are just parts bikes (no carbs, missing stuff, etc). Part them out on the EBay.
Just my 14 cents worth. I'd love to help you out by taking some off your hands, but my garage is full of my wife's store inventory, and I'm going to have some trouble getting my Avenger out in the spring.
Good luck, and I hope you work this out to everyone's satisfaction.
Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
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I like how he asks for help with regards to storage, rather than help fixing the REAL problem! LOL
Mark Davis
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
amateur photographer, hot rodder, motorcyclist, adventurer
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul."
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three bikes in one day my wife would most likely just nod her head and walk back in the house. Great finds.
1972 xs650 stock(traded)
1977 xs650 bobber(sold)
1972 titan 500(sold)
1971 titan 500(traded)
1984 Honda xl250r (sold)
1984 Honda Nighthawk 650 (never should have sold)
1971 Honda CB750 (Current Project and keeper)
1974 Honda CB360T Bobber (will be 4 sale)
2005 Suzuki C50 VL800 Long Tripper
2009 Yammaha VSTAR 650 (Wife's Bike)
Nothing that jb weld duct tape and chicken wire can't fix.
POW * MIA Never Forgotten
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But it is a GOOD addiction! I am working on it too. I currently have my CB, a V45 Magna, and a rebel.
Today, I pulled the trigger and put money down on a 06 yamaha FZ6. Nice low miles too.
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
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Tools maybe you can get a spot with Dr. Drew for your addiction! 
FIONA
1981 CB750K
Andy
Tennessee
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Is this your start for your Buffet Racer? I see you've added the knee dents already   
Your pooch looks sad....do you kick him out of the doghouse to store parts in there?  Luke,funny you mention MAS. At the race track we rib each other about HAD-Horsepower Acquisition Disorder Great minds think alike. Its my favorite addiction 
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I would have bought all three just to get the 350/4. I want one or a 400/4. It looks like it's in pretty good shape. And other than the seat it looks to stock. It is a runner?
89 VN 750A - Given to son-in-law
79 CB 750K-sold 3 May 21
78 CB 750K
77 CB 750K
77 GL 1000 x 2
77 CB 550F
Holton, KS, US
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You need therapy , a new barn , or you are a Scorpio.
Scorpio's all need bigger barns.
All people need some therapy.
Barns get expensive. It also leads to more purchases. LOL...lol..lol
On a Roadstar Adventure.
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Luke, Well I don't have any money now , but, you would be surprised how cheap these old bikes are in Kansas City.
That Kawasaki LTD only has 8520 miles, and is clean as a pin. I have all the parts. There just not on it. It was parked, for years until the guy I got it from bought it. He could not get it to run on all 4 cylinders, so he took the carbs off. He then attempted to rebuild them, and that is where he left off. He then bought a Kawasaki CSR 750 Twin to ride, but all most killed himself in a very bad crash. He showed me pictures of the bike. It is messed up! It was not in the basement with these 3, or I would have gotten it also. However he is going to get it in the next few weeks, for me.
The Yamaha had sat, for 35 years in the basement. It has very good compression, and I think with fresh gas it will run.
The Honda CB 350 Four has been in the basement since 1982. It has good compression, and the tank is very clean. And it only has 18,000 miles. The seat is cobbled, but the original seat pan is under it. The pipes are some crapy aftermarket slip-ons. The one bad thing about the bike is that both fenders are dented. A friend is wanting it, but I don't know. I regret letting my buddy part out the 73 CB 350 Four I had, but it did not have a title. I think it would make the coolest little Buffet Racer.
All 3 bikes have titles, and keys, Believe it, or not.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Kansas City has some GREAT Basements!
If Geraldo Rivera had gone there instead of Chicago to find Al Capone vault, he would have found a fortune!
FIONA
1981 CB750K
Andy
Tennessee
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Understood. Too good a deal to pass up, especially if they just need to be put back together. If I had the coin and the space, I wouldn't mind another inline 4 Honda. I guess I'll help my son rebuild his CB550. Then I'll have a riding buddy again.
Have fun, and once in a while, make sure the Toolbabe is still OK with your addiction.
Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
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She lived through building my gun collection, but they only took up one room. TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Oh Crap!  That's scary Do, you have the RUB GI Joe? The one with the leather jacket, and HD motorcycle.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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This one?  It's scary how many I have!
FIONA
1981 CB750K
Andy
Tennessee
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BTW that's Dwight Eisenhower, Colin Powell & George Patton around him
FIONA
1981 CB750K
Andy
Tennessee
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No not that one. I am talking about the one with the late model bike from about 10 years ago.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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 Whoooooo would make an Adolf Hitler action figure?!?!Did I see that right?
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