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    Name of the "Cafe Racer" shop that opened up in Seattle a few months ago??

    Hey guys.. i did try searching, but came up empty.. i remember reading on here a few months ago about a shop that opened up in Seattle.. had some really cool stuff, looked like a really legit shop.. i'm heading to Seattle tomorrow for a few days.. flying up from San Diego for the Monday Night...
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    A small look at a monster collection. (PHOTO HEAVY)

    Starting photographing and cataloguing my stepfather's collection of over 150+ motorcycles from vintage street bikes and dirtbikes to new modern bikes as well. It's going to take months to get them all logged in and photo'd but here are just a couple that were hanging around at the house the...
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    "Cafe Racer" such a loose term! Craigslist "Gem" of the week!

    thought i would share this beauty of a "cafe racer" in the local san diego craigslist search. i'm not sure if its a flattering thing for people to use the term "cafe racer" to increase value, or people are just assholes.. i'm thinking the latter.. anyway.. check out this "beauty" 1994 CBR F2...
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    2 extremely Lean 2 extremely Rich?? Carb Sync issue? What else should I check

    Hey guys.. well tonight I removed my exhaust because I had planned on wrapping them (held off on that for now) but when I removed the exhaust (stock 4-2) I noticed that the 2 pipes and valves on the right side were extremely black and sooty while the 2 on the left include the valves were...
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    Driven Clip Ons + Speed Metal Bar End Mirrors = WTF

    whats up guys.. this is probably a dumb question but its frustrating to the point of smashing something.. so thought maybe i'd just ask here. has anyone used or installed speed metal bar end mirrors and had difficulty with the spacers provided either being too small .. or the big one being too...
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    Who wants a mustache ride?

    8) Took advantage of the beautiful post-xmas weather here in beautiful San Diego, drove around the city for about 5 hours. Took a few new shots.. http://www.krisjohnsonshotyou.com/Planestrainsautos/2-Wheel-Love/20408267_K2nL4w#1648048920_nnqqSHF
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    85 GPz 750 Turning "Street Fighter"

    Finally got around to tearing down the GPz and starting the transformation. My stepfather has a 3500 sq ft workshop/motorcycle heaven that I took advantage of this weekend. A little background story, I know i posted it elsewhere, but figured I would throw it in my build post. A few weeks ago I...
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    "Perking Up" your case of the Mondays with some photos.. Model Photoshoot I did

    had a little photoshoot this weekend.. no bikes involved thought hope thats ok :P possible NSFW if you're work sucks.. nice to have a little distraction on mondays.. here is a little preview: check out the rest on my site if you like that sorta thing ;D...
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    Any tips on getting old bar ends removed.. babies aren't letting loose

    attempted to take off my bar ends that have been on the bike for no telling how long.. couldnt even budge the mothersuckers.. they have a phillips screw in the end.. i couldn't get anywhere with a screw driver.. even tried my impact drill (battery operated) and that did nothing.. i tried to...
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    HQ Sunset shots of my newly aquired 1985 GPZ 750

    paid/stole this bike for $875 ... runs like a dream.. 15k original miles.. i know all the traditionalists won't like this idea.. but after taking all the plastics off this week to really clean the bike.. i love the shape of this bike and they way it looked after removing all that plastic...
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    My "new" GPZ 750.. thoughts and future plans.. with photos

    so earlier this week i purchased a 85 GPZ 750 in perfect running condition, and in pretty good cosmetic condition. Today was the 1st day i had the chance to wash and attempt to detail the bike. It just need some elbow grease. I wanted to see what the bike looked like without that massive front...
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    is there a "home remedy" for a leaky gas cap seal?

    Whats up guys and gals.. Just purchased a 1985 GPZ 750 .. The bike is in great condition for its age.. needs some cosmetic face lift on but nothing to really complain about. Bought the bike for $875 in perfect running condition... recent carb work, new tires, just registered for another year...
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