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Re: 1973 XL175 Orange Soda Hell Ride I've got a 1973 XL175 myself as well. My kickstarter is fine but I ran it out of oil while it was idling in my garage as I was trying to sort out some carb issues so I spend the summer rebuilding the top end. I found a nice used piston and cylinder and a set...

What kick start lever did you end up using? I added a kicker to my SR250 several years ago and tried using a lever off an XS400 but it hits the engine case if I'm not careful. Before I go about grinding down my existing lever I figured I'd ask what kind you're using.

I remember the Green Machines from when I was a kid but they were the pedal kind. They were the alternative to a Big Wheel and were a blast from what I remember. Looks like Huffy makes them now.... http://www.amazon.com/Huffy-Green-Machine/dp/B00461G4ZE

The official Whitney Houston candlelight vigil. :P

The rear shocks and muffler seem a bit shiney next to the rest of the bike. Any way you can give them a more of a brushed nickel look? Other than that the bike is by far one of my favorite builds in a while. :D

Those front forks look like something you you'd use to separate ball joints on a car.

It reminds me if Johnny 5 from Short Circuit. :P

Short answer is yes. Here's a place that sells nice ones.... http://www.fastfromthepast.com/servlet/the-Fork-Braces/Categories A lot of us add them even if we keep the fender.

I just installed a pair of those on my KZ400 cafe project and I was impressed with the quality as well, especially considering the price. The best part is I shaved off almost 8" of bar width vs the old bars. :D

Let me be the first to say that is F'ng cool!

I've still got my SR250 which was my first bike in the garage. I added a kick start to it which was a good idea since the electric starter crapped out first thing the following spring. >:(

Since this whole thread should have been killed off about 12 pages ago, I have to wonder where the moderators are and why this thing hasn't been killed off before now? I realize that moderating is an a fine line between keeping the peace and censorship but this shit has gotten wayyyyy out of...

Re: '75 CB550 Gulf - round two That would look sweet with a full fairing. Are you going to make your own?

That may be the gayest bike I've ever seen. I agree with Mr. E, where's the other animals from the merry go round? ;)

My wife is the same way except I can't even get her on the back of my bike. I took her for a spin around a state park when we were camping once and she yelled at me whenever I broke 25mph. I tried explaining that it's even harder to control at low speeds with 2 people on the bike but she...