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    Bike paint scheme

    I was thinking this for the paint and bodywork of the bike. The M in the picture goes on the fairing. I was wondering what your guess thoughts were on the look of the stripe on the frame and if you guys any other cool ideas. Like I was thinking instead of the #13 being small to have it big on...
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    Ideas for my bike

    I was thinking about what i wanted my motorcycle to look like and so I thought i would draw something (i'm not the best drawer but i tried). So the color scheme i was thinking would be main color of grey with light blue and black as accent colors. I am also looking to see what you guys think...
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    Need help with engine smoking when cold?

    I am looking at getting a bike that I don't need to work on to much to get running right. I was looking at maybe this bike http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/4169328423.html. He said that the bike smokes until it warms up and I am kindof confused with that. I was thinking maybe that an oil gasket...
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    Need some opinions

    http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/4090691339.html I am looking for some opinions on if this is worth it? also if cx500's are good/fun bikes?
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    Honda cb700s running rough questions

    After bike is warmed up and you kill the choke the bike stalls. What could be the cause of that. The air filter is clean and fairly new so I don't feel that's the issue. Any other ideas?
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    Rookie front brake help

    I am wondering how I should go about changing the front disk brake pads on a 1985 Honda cb700sc and also how to change the brake fluid.
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    Cb700s oil filter question

    I took the oil filter off and there was no bolt in the middle and what's the next step cause it won't come out. Does it screw out?
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    Need some help quick. Is this drum still good?

    I am replacing the rear drum pads on a 1985 cb700s and was wondering if the drum is fine?
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    Paint Scheme Help

    Looking for some opinions on going with either copper plated rims with burnt orange tank/tail and black engine and frame, also would have accents with copper and burnt orange. But also looking at maybe instead of burnt orange have a dark grey. Another option is to have black and burnt orange...
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    1985 handa cb rear brake help

    My dad has a 1985 Honda cb(not sure if 700 or 750)s that has not been serviced in a while so I will do it for him but one thing I need some help on is the rear brake. I have never worked on a shaft drive and could use some instructions on how to get to the brake pads to replace them. Also the...
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    Transmission Fluid for a Yamaha R5?

    What do I use for a transmission fluid for a Yamaha R5 engine?
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    Machinists/cafe shops in Portland Maine?

    Does anyone know of a good machinist that is in the Portland area? Also does anyone know of a cafe racer bike builder in portland?
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    Battery Question

    I am wondering, on the cafe racer you guys build do you hide the battery some how? or do you get rid of the battery some how? (i am on my first build right now)
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    Painting an engine with spray can or sprayer?

    I was wondering which one would be better to paint with? I have this spray gun http://www.lowes.com/pd_463917-48690-16N658_4294684402__?productId=4459191&Ns=p_product_avg_rating|1&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_avg_rating|1&facetInfo= would that gun work with that kind of paint?
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    Need Help Deciding Paint.

    I know that my tank and seat are going to be a British racing green type color with a white stripe down the tank and seat but off center. The frame will be black. I don't know what to do with the engine. All I know is that I want to paint the fins white and then cover them with black or green...
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    Rookie Yamaha R5 engine rebuild

    I have started to rebuild my yamaha R5 engine and took off the top end and the side covers. I took the bolts out to separate the two halfs of the transmission. Not sure what the best way to separate them is. Also what should I replace well I am rebuilding it? I have to replace the crankshaft and...
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    Good deal?

    http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/3544942834.html
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    Dimple Tank

    Does anyone know of a place that has a dimple tank that is cheap?
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    1985 honda 700

    Hey guys I am wondering this honda is a good deal at $250? Also is it a good base for a cafe racer? http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/3330857311.html
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    Looking for a starting bike

    I am looking for a parts bike the I can start my first cafe racer out of. It has to be within an hour and half of Portland Maine. I would prefer a Honda but don't care that much.
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