Grand Rapids, MI (and surrounding areas) Thread

[Fretless Six]

I'm down, I may be Chicago that day but if not I'll be out there without my bike because it's in pieces.

[emcarthu]

Location Tack Submitted. I'm Lloyd from Fowlerville, I'd like to meet up with you Michigan guys at your local motorcycle events, I posted a Stockbridge event for May 1st near my home for those interested.

hey my parents grew up in Fowlerville. Love the Fowlerville fair!

[ewd]

Hey all!


Name: Eric
Location: Grand Rapids
Bike & Picture of Bike: 1972 CB350F, 1975 CB125s
Any other deets you want to share:  Hey all, got into the Cafe scene(lurker) when I was in the Army a few years ago.  Out now and riding!  First bike is the CB125s which I love, first bike I ever rode and almost sold it a few weeks ago but am glad I didn't.  I'm currently working on a 72 CB350F(What I can work on, my knowledge is still limited and I still bring it in to some professionals but I'm learning!  Hopefully I will fully re-work the next bike).  The CB350F is in the shop right now getting some welding and plasma work done, along with a bit of electrical.  But I can't wait to get her back.  A few pics below!

Here's the 350F


new tank and seat for the 350F


and the 125s

[Molerat]

Hey guys welcome look forward to meetin everyone when the weather holds

[motrhd]

Hey I hope you all mark your calendars for July 15 16 and 17 Bike Time in Muskegon

[AfistfulofDEAN]

Hey guys, does Kalamazoo count? We East siders have to stick together, right?


I'm Dean, I've got an '80 CB750C, that's my daily, I've got an '81 Yamaha SR250 that's in the midst of a cafe job, and a '77 KZ650 with a seized motor that'll either get a bob job or sold off as a parts bike when i get sick of it taking up garage space. All I've got are a few shitty outdated pictures, but here's the 250 before the tank was sandblasted again, the exhaust was wrapped, and the clip-ons were added, and the 750.

[ewd]

Hey guys, does Kalamazoo count? We East siders have to stick together, right?


I'm Dean, I've got an '80 CB750C, that's my daily, I've got an '81 Yamaha SR250 that's in the midst of a cafe job, and a '77 KZ650 with a seized motor that'll either get a bob job or sold off as a parts bike when i get sick of it taking up garage space. All I've got are a few shitty outdated pictures, but here's the 250 before the tank was sandblasted again, the exhaust was wrapped, and the clip-ons were added, and the 750.

Very nice!  Now if this rain would just go away, we could all go out and ride!

[Ryan P]

Name: Ryan P
Location: Comstock Park
Bike & Picture of Bike: 1972 Honda CL 350 (sorry no pics yet - working on it)
Any other deets you want to share: This is my first bike but I'm excited to meet some people, do some riding, and learn as much as I can here.

[psirus]

Going to be riding around downtown GR tonight if the rain holds off.  Text if your riding around and we'll try and catch up. (616) 805-9133

[abakerman]

Name: Andy
Location: Grandville
Bike & Picture of Bike: Now its a 76 CB550F
 
Just sold my 72 CB500F and picked up this little beauty...Bars and Seat Pan are in the mail!

[grizwold]

Would anyone in GR be able to lend a hand this weekend?  I finally got my bike running a couple days ago and took about a 20 min ride without problems.  Yesterday I started it up and gas began to pour from the right carb, which never had problems before.  I rechecked the float height and put the carb back together, now it starts hard and won't stay running.  Basically if anyone has some experience with these bikes I'd appreciate the help.  I"d like to get it running smoothly before winter.  Bike is a CB500t btw.  Thanks guys.

[hurley209]

pm me, i have the same bike, il help you figure it out, ive fixed that problem a few times, its normal

[1976cb356]

Just bought a cb500t tank for my 360, and man that looks sweet. Thats a good looking 500t, cant wait to get my tank!

[hurley209]

awesome, cb500t tanks have that cool natural sporty look that flows so well

[Dirty Dan]

Would anyone in GR be able to lend a hand this weekend?  I finally got my bike running a couple days ago and took about a 20 min ride without problems.  Yesterday I started it up and gas began to pour from the right carb, which never had problems before.  I rechecked the float height and put the carb back together, now it starts hard and won't stay running.  Basically if anyone has some experience with these bikes I'd appreciate the help.  I"d like to get it running smoothly before winter.  Bike is a CB500t btw.  Thanks guys.

Is that windscreen an old helmet visor, grizwold?