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Figured it was time to introduce myself.
I'm 43 and leaving in Sweden. I bought my first bike last autumn from my neighbour for 500 sek which is around $ 63. Quite cheep or a peace of junk? He just didn't have the time or energy to fix the faults on the bike and I thought I'd give it a go since I find working on mopeds and cars in the garage as therapy.
So, fixing the gearbox, fork and brakes gave me a bike that works just fine. I have just re assembled it and it runs without oil leakage at least I the garage. Test drive will be tomorrow and I will also upload some pictures for you to deside if its worth the large pile of money that I bought it for.
I did of course spend som money restoring it but considered therapy I'm sure it's been cheaper than going to a counsler:-)
Any way, I like the forum and will stick around for a while.
Happy Easter!
Jr
1981 CB 750 F
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Welcome. Spring is just around the corner, and hopefully our bikes will be dealing with corners of their own.
Therapy is expensive. Wind through your hair while riding your MC is cheap. I'm sure Piute will show you the T-shirt.  How about some pictures of your bike? Love to see what the bikes on the other side of the pond look like.
Again, welcome, and stick around. We'd love to hear from you.
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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63 dollars for a bike? I dont care what it takes to make that run Id take it in a heartbeat! Welcome to the forum, Im new around here as well, just dont tell these guys what you do for a living, they might ban you!! Pics are a must, we all love motorcycle porn!
I know enough to get me in trouble.
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special(current cafe, code name El Diablo Rojo)
1981 CM400C, completed project (code name Home Wrecker)
1981 CB750K, completed project (code name Winter Blues)
SOLD 9-21-2013 gone but certainly not forgotten.
2009 USA Choppers Bad Boy, rigid frame custom chopper.
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63 dollars for a bike? I dont care what it takes to make that run Id take it in a heartbeat! Welcome to the forum, Im new around here as well, just dont tell these guys what you do for a living, they might ban you!! Pics are a must, we all love motorcycle porn!
Ya-No after you said 63dollars  ,
It reminded me of what I pad for mine and shouldn't be so tight on paying for some oem parts.
 BEST Therapy there is
1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS>
Native American from central Cal, Kickstand UP in S.W.Missouri,
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I hope i just can be the guy (old man) who is in love with my bike on this forum so I will keep my profession to myself :-).
Yes, pics coming Up today/evening.
By the way are all members from the US or are you from all over the place?
1981 CB 750 F
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There's a few down in the puddle  and up in the UK SNOW 
1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS>
Native American from central Cal, Kickstand UP in S.W.Missouri,
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Please forgive me but my English skills equals a 5 years old, so I'm not sure I totally understand if you are positive or not, but I'm sure I've done a pretty god deal.
Like the slogan, is that available on a t-shirt?
1981 CB 750 F
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The slogan idea was stolen ,I just modified the bike picture to fit,That one there is ChromeRibs bike,Here's mine (well at that time of year),I sent to Vista Print and had "T's"and Stickers made,  Just something to do while waiting on parts and computer was faster then
stooped doing cause got way to slow and can't now.
Have fun 
1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS>
Native American from central Cal, Kickstand UP in S.W.Missouri,
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Thanks for the introduction. We have members on here from all over the world. USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, England, India, and even a few from Sweden. however most of the really active members are in the US, and Canada.
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No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
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It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
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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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as promised, here are the pics of the 63 Dollar bike, taken last autumn.
  I will use it to get my license, and if it works well, I might use the coming winter to restore it to absolute mint original condition. But I've seen som really nice bobbers as well on the forum and that have given me some ideas..
But first I will enjoy the bike during the spring and Summer.
1981 CB 750 F
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$63? $63? are you kidding me? a steal!!!
congrats and welcome.
ride long and prosper. [maybe it should be ride hard and prosper!]
"The thing about quotes on the Internet is you cannot confirm their validity" - Abraham Lincoln
"Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened." - Winston S. Churchill
Most motorcyclists live more in five minutes than other people do in their entire lives.
when you mix religion with politics you get politics
people say I'm condescending (that means I talk down to people)
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Welcome Jrutgers! That bike is golden! You have a beautiful platform to restore or customize. She is amazing!!! 
1982 cb750k
1982 cm200
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Congratulations! You're not only the newest member, but I'm willing to bet you're also the one now holding the record for best bike bought with the least amount of money! VERY nice deal you got there!
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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Um....wanna double your investment???
Welcome bud  That's a gorgeous bike you have there! I'm glad to see you giving it a new lease on life. See ya 'round the forum!
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FANTASTIC!
Welcome to the forum, nice to see another DOHC on board. Great bike you got for the price! For not much less, all I got was a box of parts!
CONGRATS!
81 Honda CB750C - Current Project
67 BSA Spitfire MkIII - Next Up (Full Resto)
81 Honda GL1100 - Bob / Cafe´
80 Suzuki GS750L - Bratstyle
72 Honda CB450K5 - Basket Case
73 Honda CB350F Cafe' (Gone but not forgotten)
Don't wait for opportunity to knock... kick the door down and drag the old harlot in!
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Thank you all for your kind words on the bike! I took my first ride this season yesterday and it feels great. Running like Swiss clockwork and no sound from the chain or clutch as it was before I fixed the gearbox.
It's a bit cold yet though. Around 0.
1981 CB 750 F
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 "Valkommen till part" Jrutgers! Nice bike you have there, hope you decide to customize it and make it your own. Off to a great start either way. Cheers bud - EZ(81 750c)
most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handelbars to the saddle.
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 looked like a clear day for a ride roads clear too 
1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS>
Native American from central Cal, Kickstand UP in S.W.Missouri,
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