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Hey guys, time to pick your brains a bit. I have a 1986 VFR750f Interceptor project going, and it's time to think about tank designs. I want something old school in appearance, sort of Manx or Dunstall, and I'm thinking the easiest way to make something to fit the frame would be to put in a...

Hey guys, My wife and I are taking our first trip to the TT races, and we have everything arranged except the apparently impossible lodging. Hotels are obviously booked, b&b's aren't available, and campsites have a minimum of 4 nights! We're staying for one night on June 4th, and I'm wondering...

Okay, does anybody out there know of a small, cheap work space for rent in Chicago? I'm coming up empty so far on places that will let me work on bikes. So many old factory buildings, and all I really want is concrete floors and electrical outlets. Surely there's something out there.

Anybody seen this? It's a three-wheeled concept bike by a French engineer named Julien Rondino. The gimmick: The three wheels are in line, like roller blades. Here's a link: http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/2009/a3w-concept-motorcycle Now, I'm all for innovation, and I would love for somebody...

Just goes to show, money doesn't buy taste. Another hand-built monstrosity: http://bfanyc.com/home/event/2685?page=1 There are mercifully few pictures of the bike.

Because tigers look fast, right? http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/2720731691.html

Sucks!

Hey guys, just wondered what y'all dressed as for Halloween, either this year or in the past. I've got a pic of myself from this year as Edward Baconhands:

This seems like a topic that has been discussed, but I haven't found a decent answer in the threads: I installed a pair of Tarozzi rearsets on my '78 cb750f. The rear has disc brakes, and I'm finding I have no stopping power in the rear at all. It feels as if I'm not getting enough leverage...

Hey guys, I'm working on the rear brakes on my cb750 project, and I just had a thought: could I run a very, very short length of flexible brake line from the master cylinder to the swingarm, then run solid brake line back to the calipers? Of course braided stainless is the standard, but I like...

Hey guys! Just wanted to show off a little progress on my '78 cb750 build. So far I've added clip-ons and shaved the triple tree top, installed Tarozzi rearsets, relocated the battery, moved the oil tank to a temporary position right behind the carbs, lowered the front a couple inches and gave...

Anybody ever seen this little thing used? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180573724624&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Seems . . . I don't know . . . cheesy and neat all at once. For the price I might give it a try, especially since mufflers that fit the '78 cb750f 4...

Hey guys, Just got my clip ons, now I'm looking to clean up the top clamp of my triple tree. I've got a '78 cb750f, and the risers for the handlebars are hollow, which means I can't shave them without leaving big awkward holes behind. I've seen other cb750's successfully shaved, which makes me...

Just curious what the dumbest thing you did while working on a bike is. Of course I have something in mind for myself: I had a 1974 cb450 that wasn't starting, so I thought I should check for spark. I pulled a plug out of the cylinder, rested it on top of the cylinder head right next to the...

Does anybody know how to get that cool ribbed or quilted look in a vinyl seat cover? I've been upholstering my own seats for a while now with pretty good success, but I haven't figured out the quilting. I tried simply running stitching in lines through the leather with quilt batting on the other...

Somebody buy this, please. If I buy it, my girlfriend will leave me. If you buy it now, I won't have to debate if it's worth it . . . http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/mcy/2027339907.html

Just bought these, they look good, but I'll let y'all know for sure when I get them: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-35mm-Aluminum-Clip-Handle-Bars-Motorcycle-Cafe-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem255e7cae77QQitemZ160499019383QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Anybody out there use 3-piece frame clamps like these to mount rearsets? http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/PhotoDetails.asp?ShowDesc=N&PhotoURL=/photos/2404-0362.jpg I just picked up a pair of Pro-Tek rearsets from a cbr 600 off craigslist ($75!) and I'm looking at mounting options. My...

Hey guys, I'm new to the board, but I've been lurking for a while. Great stuff on here, I've been drooling over your projects for a long time. I decided it's finally time to post some pics, even though my project is only roughly started. Time and money prevent me from getting as much done as...