The Older Gentleman wrote:
> SteveH <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>> Hog <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>
>>>> http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk...6-cbx750fe.jpg
>>> I always thought that was one of Honda's nicest bikes. But remember the
>>> early ones had the 16" front wheel and the engines *still* had that feckin
>>> cam problem
>> I'm pretty sure it was an alternator chain problem on those.
>
> It was. And it really was a terribly dull bike.

As dull as a BSA M20?

--
Old Nick

On Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:49:05 -0500, Mark Olson wrote:

> sean_q wrote:
>> On 4/6/2011 10:47 AM, The Older Gentleman wrote:
>>
>> > Dunno why I've bought this when I've nowhere to put it
>>
>> There should be plenty of room in a Chilean vinyard.
>>
>> What I haven't figured out is how you're going to get it there (along
>> with the rest of your fleet).
>
> Serious answer: a shipping container. No doubt TOG et al will have more
> than one filled to the brim with all sorts of stuff, including
> wheel-less wheelbarrows, etc.

His biggest problem will be trying to get a permanent import for each
vehicle, it can take up to 2 years.

His other option is to ride each one to Argentina and back every 3 months.

Strangely, Argentina hand out 9 month temporary import permits.

Or have a garage sale

YTC#1 <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> His biggest problem will be trying to get a permanent import for each
> vehicle, it can take up to 2 years.

Gloom
>
> His other option is to ride each one to Argentina and back every 3 months.
>
Perk

> Strangely, Argentina hand out 9 month temporary import permits.

Mght come to that.


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The Older Gentleman <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> But it seemed like fun
>
> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/130502338370
>
> A grand doesn't seem a lot, somehow.

And it isn't. It's a peach. Mind you, those old-skool brakes take some
getting used to. I wonder if 900R calipers fit?

Tyres will need changing in about 1000 miles. Lord knows what one fits
to 1988 Kawasakis.

It clatters and grumbles when cold like those air-cooled Kawasakis
always did, and when warm is nice and quiet and whizzy.

The exhaust is all-original: the seler thought the headers were
stainless, but they're not. At some point someone removed the whole
thing, wire brushed off the original paint, and repainted it. It's in
excellent shape, including the balance section underneath.

It whizzed straight up to an indicated 115, but mindful of my licence
status, that's all I've taken it to. I think they used to do about 130.

I'd forgotten what muscle was needed on those old bikes. I like them
that way. For a grand, it's an utter steal. Very pleased indeed.


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Suzuki TS250ERx2 GN250. Only seven bikes now.
Try Googling before asking a damn silly question.
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The Older Gentleman wrote:
> The Older Gentleman <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>> But it seemed like fun
>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/130502338370
>>
>> A grand doesn't seem a lot, somehow.
>
> And it isn't. It's a peach. Mind you, those old-skool brakes take some
> getting used to. I wonder if 900R calipers fit?
>
> Tyres will need changing in about 1000 miles. Lord knows what one fits
> to 1988 Kawasakis.

Why, Metzeler ME33 Laser on the front and a 99A Perfect on the rear
of course... what I always ran on my GPz550 and KZ750E. There's
probably something better by now- cue Lozzo to praise Maxxis.

> It clatters and grumbles when cold like those air-cooled Kawasakis
> always did, and when warm is nice and quiet and whizzy.

Yep. Primary chain rattle no doubt contributes a lot, and you can quiet it
down a little by extra-careful carb synch.

> The exhaust is all-original: the seler thought the headers were
> stainless, but they're not. At some point someone removed the whole
> thing, wire brushed off the original paint, and repainted it. It's in
> excellent shape, including the balance section underneath.

Do the silencers have the raised Kawasaki badges on? I used to joke I loved
Kawasaki so much I branded my ex-wife's calf muscle with the Kawasaki
logo (she did it to herself while wearing shorts, the dozy cow).

> It whizzed straight up to an indicated 115, but mindful of my licence
> status, that's all I've taken it to. I think they used to do about 130.

Laying down on the tank it will probably touch 130, fasted I ever had my
KZ750E2 was about an indicated 125, felt plenty fast for that bike.

> I'd forgotten what muscle was needed on those old bikes. I like them
> that way. For a grand, it's an utter steal. Very pleased indeed.

I am quite officially jealous now.

Mark Olson <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> > Tyres will need changing in about 1000 miles. Lord knows what one fits
> > to 1988 Kawasakis.
>
> Why, Metzeler ME33 Laser on the front and a 99A Perfect on the rear
> of course... what I always ran on my GPz550 and KZ750E. There's
> probably something better by now- cue Lozzo to praise Maxxis.

Ta for that.
>
> > It clatters and grumbles when cold like those air-cooled Kawasakis
> > always did, and when warm is nice and quiet and whizzy.
>
> Yep. Primary chain rattle no doubt contributes a lot, and you can quiet it
> down a little by extra-careful carb synch.
>
> > The exhaust is all-original: the seler thought the headers were
> > stainless, but they're not. At some point someone removed the whole
> > thing, wire brushed off the original paint, and repainted it. It's in
> > excellent shape, including the balance section underneath.
>
> Do the silencers have the raised Kawasaki badges on? I used to joke I loved
> Kawasaki so much I branded my ex-wife's calf muscle with the Kawasaki
> logo (she did it to herself while wearing shorts, the dozy cow).

No, only the very early twin-shock bikes had those. At least, here.

>
> > It whizzed straight up to an indicated 115, but mindful of my licence
> > status, that's all I've taken it to. I think they used to do about 130.
>
> Laying down on the tank it will probably touch 130, fasted I ever had my
> KZ750E2 was about an indicated 125, felt plenty fast for that bike.

Yes, I can imagine. Old-skool bikes always felt faster than they were. I
remember my Kawasaki 500 triple had the knack of making 75-80mph feel
like the ton.

>
> > I'd forgotten what muscle was needed on those old bikes. I like them
> > that way. For a grand, it's an utter steal. Very pleased indeed.
>
> I am quite officially jealous now.

Well, I've just lubed and adjusted the chain, and had a poke under the
seat and behind the side panels, and I've just discovered the original
owner's handbook is still in its little plastic cubby-hole, under the
seat. Icing on the cake.

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BMW K1100LT Ducati 750SS Honda CB400F Triumph Street Triple
Suzuki TS250ERx2 GN250. Only seven bikes now.
Try Googling before asking a damn silly question.
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The Older Gentleman <(E-Mail Removed)> writes
>
>Tyres will need changing in about 1000 miles. Lord knows what one fits
>to 1988 Kawasakis.
>
BT45

Isn't that the answer to every tyre question?

Picked up my new toy at the weekend - MuZ Skorpion Sport. It's got MEZ1s
on it; I think I'm in for culture shock, not sure I've ever had to buy
tyres in sports bike sizes and they look scary expensive after years of
BT45s
--
Bob Scott