"Patina" The 1973 CB175 Cafe Racer
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Re: "Patina" The 1973 CB175 Cafe Racer
Wait, sentimental side to cafe Mike? You are a delight, sir. Thanks for hanging in there.
I'm always impressed by the knowledge base on here. My only regret in this whole experience is not starting when I was younger. I mean I'm young, but you know what I mean.
I remember when Texas star asked CrazyPJ how they learned everything they know without modern technology and equipment like we have now. His answer was essentially that they had to not be afraid to fail. That's the key I've learned here. I'm still timid, mainly because I have too much cash wrapped up in this freaking thing, and I may never get to you alls level, but it's the journey.
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cafe mike said:
Wait, sentimental side to cafe Mike? You are a delight, sir. Thanks for hanging in there.
I'm always impressed by the knowledge base on here. My only regret in this whole experience is not starting when I was younger. I mean I'm young, but you know what I mean.
I remember when Texas star asked CrazyPJ how they learned everything they know without modern technology and equipment like we have now. His answer was essentially that they had to not be afraid to fail. That's the key I've learned here. I'm still timid, mainly because I have too much cash wrapped up in this freaking thing, and I may never get to you alls level, but it's the journey.
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Re: "Patina" The 1973 CB175 Cafe Racer
That's the funny thing about it. I look up to you. We are blessed in the fact that we can take this little device out of our pockets and find out anything ( given 9-10 answers follow suit) I was just saying (I'm 38) I remember going to the grocery store to buy a new encyclopedia ,and getting a free dish plate was my fill of knowing. Unless you go to the public library, and have to pay for a copy of a book they could not lend. But these kids ( before your time) are giving everything. No more 1st place.... Really. They took dodge ball away..... That's when you either settle scores, or feel bad for breaking that pretty girls nose. I don't have kids, but if I did I would be follow suit of Texas star. Because he is a star.
1sttimer said:
That's the funny thing about it. I look up to you. We are blessed in the fact that we can take this little device out of our pockets and find out anything ( given 9-10 answers follow suit) I was just saying (I'm 38) I remember going to the grocery store to buy a new encyclopedia ,and getting a free dish plate was my fill of knowing. Unless you go to the public library, and have to pay for a copy of a book they could not lend. But these kids ( before your time) are giving everything. No more 1st place.... Really. They took dodge ball away..... That's when you either settle scores, or feel bad for breaking that pretty girls nose. I don't have kids, but if I did I would be follow suit of Texas star. Because he is a star.
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Re: "Patina" The 1973 CB175 Cafe Racer
Don't get me started on the removal of F's, no trophies for placing, everyone "making the team." Our society is so wonderful in so many ways, but in so many more ways perishing. I can't stand to see kids with iPads at the dinner table. My fiancée and I want to scream. It's amazing how parents think kids will just learn the things they need to know in their own. Funny thing is, they will learn. They will learn how to adapt to this crappy society that has no perception of reality. You do bad at work, you get fired. You wreck the car, you pay for it. That's what I was taught. And my parents would have been doing me an injustice by not beating my rear when I did wrong. But now it's positive reinforcement, positive reinforcement.
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cafe mike said:
Don't get me started on the removal of F's, no trophies for placing, everyone "making the team." Our society is so wonderful in so many ways, but in so many more ways perishing. I can't stand to see kids with iPads at the dinner table. My fiancée and I want to scream. It's amazing how parents think kids will just learn the things they need to know in their own. Funny thing is, they will learn. They will learn how to adapt to this crappy society that has no perception of reality. You do bad at work, you get fired. You wreck the car, you pay for it. That's what I was taught. And my parents would have been doing me an injustice by not beating my rear when I did wrong. But now it's positive reinforcement, positive reinforcement.
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Here's where I'm at, trying to choose between these two sets of Red Wings...or to buy the 13" set of Progressives from DCC:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Red-Wing-Shocks-Honda-CB550-CB500-CB450-CB350-CB750-with-a-single-rider-/321396603647?_trksid=p2054897.l4275
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-NOS-RED-WING-REAR-SHOCKS-SHOCK-ABSORBER-CUSHION-HONDA-CB-CL-SL-KM-C300-/400618772464?_trksid=p2054897.l4275
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/13-inch-progressive-suspension-12-series-eye-to-clevis-gas-charged-rear-motorcycle-shock-absorbers.html
Does that first set look dirty? I don't want to pay $140 for some dirty rusty shocks. But if you guys think they'll clean up and are worth it, the sale ends in 20 minutes so lemme know lol.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Red-Wing-Shocks-Honda-CB550-CB500-CB450-CB350-CB750-with-a-single-rider-/321396603647?_trksid=p2054897.l4275
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-NOS-RED-WING-REAR-SHOCKS-SHOCK-ABSORBER-CUSHION-HONDA-CB-CL-SL-KM-C300-/400618772464?_trksid=p2054897.l4275
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/13-inch-progressive-suspension-12-series-eye-to-clevis-gas-charged-rear-motorcycle-shock-absorbers.html
Does that first set look dirty? I don't want to pay $140 for some dirty rusty shocks. But if you guys think they'll clean up and are worth it, the sale ends in 20 minutes so lemme know lol.
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Well I won't be getting the set at the first link that I posted. I sent the guy a questions about whether they were indeed used because you could see where the spring was compressed at some point because there is a witness line on the plunger rod. He sent me the following note back:
"Hi, I have sold hundreds of NOS pairs of shocks on Ebay, all with positive feedback. I have Hundreds more. They are brand new in the original boxes. For you to suggest otherwise, with a feedback of 17 no less, is insulting. You have just made the banned bidder list for my Ebay account. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
THANKS!!!"
Haha oh well, you win some, you make others mad. Whatever. And also, the "feedback" of 17 to me doesn't mean jack. All that means is that I have 17 people who have provided feedback on my account...but the percentage is 100% positive. Pretty bad point to make IMO.
Looks like I won't get the cheaper set.
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Re: "Patina" The 1973 CB175 Cafe Racer
Back end is back apart. I figured doing so would force me to buy the new shocks I need. I took a measurement and it looks like 13" will be perfect. I was really getting tired of that stupid unnecessary chain slider. Also, the swingarm is one of the only things I didn't powder coat and I'm going to do that while it's off.
Back end is back apart. I figured doing so would force me to buy the new shocks I need. I took a measurement and it looks like 13" will be perfect. I was really getting tired of that stupid unnecessary chain slider. Also, the swingarm is one of the only things I didn't powder coat and I'm going to do that while it's off.
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Ooook so probably one of the best updates I've had in a while! I couldn't bring myself to drop $170 on 40 year old shocks (red wings with shipping) and I also couldn't let myself spend $300 for progressives knowing the riding I will be doing.
So I called up Dave Quinn who was one of the nicest people you will ever talk to. He set me up with a set of Black body and chrome spring Hagons that will suit me perfectly.
Here's the specs:
335 mm shock body - medium damping
12 kilo spring (progressively wound)
14mm top bushing
10 mm lower clevis bolt
So excited to get this thing back on the road!! without my chain rubbing of course. The shocks are about .2 inches longer than I need, but he recommends a 1" sag when I sit on the bike so ride height will be a tad taller than stock.
So I called up Dave Quinn who was one of the nicest people you will ever talk to. He set me up with a set of Black body and chrome spring Hagons that will suit me perfectly.
Here's the specs:
335 mm shock body - medium damping
12 kilo spring (progressively wound)
14mm top bushing
10 mm lower clevis bolt
So excited to get this thing back on the road!! without my chain rubbing of course. The shocks are about .2 inches longer than I need, but he recommends a 1" sag when I sit on the bike so ride height will be a tad taller than stock.
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Re: "Patina" The 1973 CB175 Cafe Racer
Was on the top. Thought about a bigger rear sprocket, plus with longer shock length you need to run more slack, and that was hurting me even worse. Shocks I had were 14.5", stance looked great but I lost performance. Hagons will bring me back to where I need to be.
cafe mike said:
Was on the top. Thought about a bigger rear sprocket, plus with longer shock length you need to run more slack, and that was hurting me even worse. Shocks I had were 14.5", stance looked great but I lost performance. Hagons will bring me back to where I need to be.
