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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...

I am seriously slacking. I've been here for a little over 3 years now and I haven't even hit the 500 mark. Of course I did spend last winter repairing my Nighthawk after I slid it into a ditch at 45mph instead of working on my cafe racer. >:( Sold that bike, bought a Bandit for my regular rider...

I haven't met any members in person yet but I have swapped parts and knowledge with plenty of them. I have several friends that I met on a pop up camper forum that I belonged to that I've been camping with for at least 6 years now. I don't even have the pop up anymore but I still frequent the...

Aww come one, youtube has been pretty slow lately. I could use a good jig video. ;)

So he's decided to throw a hissy fit and remove everything he ever contributed to this site? Seems rather selfish if you ask me.

So has Louie decided to pull all of his pics and posts as well now that he's leaving?