Recent content by CafeMack

So I scored this sweet 1973 Yamaha RD350 for free, it's fully stock, only thing it needs is an ignition switch, headlight, oil cap and a couple turn signals to be complete best I can tell so far. Took off the heads, pistons and cylinders are pristine, brake lines still have fluid in them but...

I've not officially bought it yet but by the time you read this I probably will have purchased this bike as my first ever. I really wanted to go with a vintage SOHC Honda but after thinking about it and coming across the deal for this bike I thought it would be better to get something more...

I'm new to motorcycles so I don't really understand what that means. How can you tell how much travel it has? I assume you are talking about the distance the front forks have to travel up and down, right? What is a normal, adequate amount? I did NOT know that, but I am very glad you told me...

I especially love the seat pan. Any thoughts guys?

Still working on it? Where you at in KY? I'm in Danville.

Niiiiccee! That looks great man!

Love the enthusiasm you have, but are you building this thing in a closet?

Many questions: What are the differences? I've read that the 650 is touted as having the performance of the 750 with the lightness of a 550. What about stock power rating? Top speeds? Real world performance? Tunability? Aftermarket part availability? I originally was set on getting the SOHC...

What's the big deal about the '69 sand cast engines?

Ahhh, I see, so the pre-79's are more prolific and easier to work and find parts for. That's what I was wanting to buy originally but if the price on this Ducati is too good to pass up then I will have to go with that. It's not even close to what I want to build off of but it seems like it'll be...

What's the difference between the SOHC and DOHC models? Besides the obvious, why do the SOHC seem to be more popular? Are they easier to tune/work on/upgrade? Sound or ride better or is it just an older is better thing?

Got it, a functional bike so I can learn how to ride. Check. How about a Ducati 696? I got a buddy who is possibly about to file bankruptcy and if the bank repo's it I can probably get a killer deal on it. It's not the direction I want to go at all but I figure worst case I buy it, learn how to...

Coming together nicely, look forward to the next update.

What kinda price range is reasonable for a decent condition, full, non-running CB750? I have a lead on a 1987 750 Nighthawk/Shadow (I haven't actually seen the bike yet just heard about it from a guy who knows the guys who owns it.) that supposedly had the engine rebuilt recently but needs the...

Looks like a great platform for a 1st build. The knee AND elbow dents are great, never seen that before.