Post a pic of your latest purchase

[bradj]

You outta trade me the rd for that cb one day for about a hour

 

[Tim]

Vintage Tomaselli gum grips for Gretta.

I have exactly the same grips to be used on my SR500!

 

[Kanticoy]

You outta trade me the rd for that cb one day for about a hour

Deal.

 

[Kanticoy]

I have exactly the same grips to be used on my SR500!

I knew you were a man of good taste.

 

[Bellicose]

Hey stroker, what did ya pay (if ya don't mind me asking)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-519558523.htm

We're starting to get them here and was thinking 'bout one to fill the void 'til my bike's done.

 

[stroker crazy]

Bellicose - I paid the same number of Oz dollars.

If you get one I don't think you'll be disappointed!

Crazy

 

[peteGSX]

Forks for the Malvern Star part of the Cucciolo project... but alas too short so back to drawing board

And a NOS seat from around the 50's/60's era for the same, even smells like new leather:

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Beautiful bike seat, hard too believe that it is from the 50's/60's era... not that I am doubting you. It's just that the style looks a few decades older, very cool

 

[peteGSX]

Beautiful bike seat, hard too believe that it is from the 50's/60's era... not that I am doubting you. It's just that the style looks a few decades older, very cool

Yeah the guys wasn't 100% sure on the age, but he did buy it around that time... he had another Brooks which was older, but over twice the price...

 

[Autotek]

I discovered this in my neighbors garage two blocks away during a yard sale. I wasn't for sale but after four visits to his house and pleading with him he reluctantly agreed to sell it to me. Needless to say, I am overjoyed to now own such great example of a vintage motorcycle. The Bike has been sitting untouched for 20 years in his garage, unwashed and showing just under 19k on the speedo. It is a 1973 R75/5 (LWB I believe but have not looked close enough to tell. It is a late year 73 so I think it is.)

 

[biker_reject]

Score!

 

[Tim]

Awesome! Glad you ended up getting it. Now start cleaning it up and seeing what works/doesn't.

Don't take the front engine cover off (the 'nose') without first disconnecting the battery. It is easy to brush contacts on the diode board with the cover shorting it out and burning it to a crisp. I've done it.

 

[Autotek]

Awesome! Glad you ended up getting it. Now start cleaning it up and seeing what works/doesn't.

Don't take the front engine cover off (the 'nose') without first disconnecting the battery. It is easy to brush contacts on the diode board with the cover shorting it out and burning it to a crisp. I've done it.

Thanks Tim, I plan to drag it home next week and do some long staring sessions and thorough cleaning then photos and I may start a new build thread or restoration thread I should say. My plan, is to keep it pretty stock and get it looking fresh again then rack up some miles!

 

[Swagger]

A score indeed....
This makes me want an old airhead beater to bomb around on:
http://vimeo.com/49445992

 

[Bellicose]

If you get one I don't think you'll be disappointed!

Crazy

HAHAHA have you ever ridden a Honda '88 CD250U? I could jump on a bicycle and be less disappointed.

 

[7aliveatlast7]

it's bike related since i used the money out of my "next project bike" fund to get this for my wife. she got her permit to carry a few weeks ago and wanted something small with a punch. it's a ruger lcr in .38 special with night sights.

 

[Das]

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[peteGSX]

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Man you must be rich... genuine Suzuki motor oil???


I run diesel oil in my GS and I can't tell the difference between that and motorcycle oil...

 

[Redbird]

And a NOS seat from around the 50's/60's era for the same, even smells like new leather:

You sniffed the seat?! pervert

 

[Tim]

Will be arriving with Doug (beatnik) from DEK Performance at Kiley's place next week. For my XS650