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Offline TerryK

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Is it normal....
« on: Aug 21, 2011, 01:24:55 »
Is it normal to get so excited whilst fondling some new, but vintage shiny aluminum bits for one's motorcycle, scored at a very low price? Am I alone here? Have I some disease or mental issues? Need I seek help?
The object of my affection, four 1973 vintage, new-old-stock, never been opened, made in Japan spun aluminum velocity stacks, complete with gold cadmium plated screens for my CB550 won on eBay for a mere $37.50. They are pure sex and completely transform my bike, as well as adding some period correct street cred.


See, I told you I was exited! :P 
 











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Offline Tim

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Re: Is it normal....
« Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2011, 01:57:51 »
First step towards recovery is admitting you have a problem, so don't start admitting anything!

Nice score.
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Offline 0000PaleHorse0000

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Re: Is it normal....
« Reply #2 on: Apr 20, 2012, 00:13:30 »



There is nothing like a nice pair of v stacks on a bike. Boner!
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Offline Ringo

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Re: Is it normal....
« Reply #3 on: Apr 20, 2012, 00:18:32 »
How's the transition from stack to carb mouth?  Does it step down at all?  Anything to disrupt the flow?  I'm just curious, I've never seen those for sale.  Any chance for a pic looking into them without the screen?
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Offline TerryK

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Re: Is it normal....
« Reply #4 on: Apr 20, 2012, 00:27:23 »
Quote from: Ringo on Apr 20, 2012, 00:18:32
How's the transition from stack to carb mouth?  Does it step down at all?  Anything to disrupt the flow?  I'm just curious, I've never seen those for sale.  Any chance for a pic looking into them without the screen?

The transition is actually pretty smooth. Not perfect but acceptable in my opinion. The screens are not removable.
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Offline Ringo

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Re: Is it normal....
« Reply #5 on: Apr 20, 2012, 00:59:44 »
Cool!
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Offline Nephelim

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Re: Is it normal....
« Reply #6 on: Apr 30, 2012, 21:41:51 »
If you like those check out Benjies Cafe Racer site, he makes them. I've got a set on order at the moment- though they are a bit more than the OP paid for his!
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Offline frogman

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Re: Is it normal....
« Reply #7 on: Apr 30, 2012, 22:30:01 »
I don't see no problem with that!

WoW this is an old thread.  :o
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Offline TerryK

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Re: Is it normal....
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2012, 01:48:17 »
Quote from: Nephelim on Apr 30, 2012, 21:41:51
If you like those check out Benjies Cafe Racer site, he makes them. I've got a set on order at the moment- though they are a bit more than the OP paid for his!

Ive seen Benji's and I like them, but I like mine better because they are the real deal, made in 1973, for a CB500 and came in the original sealed boxes. Now THAT is what it's all about for me! :P
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Offline Call Of Doodie

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Re: Is it normal....
« Reply #9 on: Jul 08, 2012, 13:35:56 »
Damn, I'd never leave the garage if I'd scored those!
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Offline Swapmeet Louie

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Re: Is it normal....
« Reply #10 on: Jul 08, 2012, 13:39:59 »
Quote from: Tim on Aug 21, 2011, 01:57:51
First step towards recovery is admitting you have a problem, so don't start admitting anything!

Nice score.

Listen to the man...lol ya wanna be a starter, not a quitter! 
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