steakified said:Just figured I'd introduce myself.
1. Tony
2. Oak Park (close to chicago as you can get)
3. 1978 Honda CB550K
4. I think being a motorcyclist/rider is part of a club.
Been doing network/systems admin stuff for a long time, looking for a new project that has nothing to do with computers. I think I've found it. Been slowly collecting parts and trying to finish up our house renovation then I can get started on the bike. Can't wait.
snmavridis said:As the topic states, if you are in/and/or around the Chicago-Illinois area make yourself known !
1. Name
Savas
2. Location (specific of course)
Northern Illinois, but my dad lives in Mt. Prospect
3. Rides (Don't forget the pics..)
None yet, definitely looking to get a Honda CB though I've heard great things about Suzuki GS750's
4. Club Affilation (if any)
none
5. Etc
New rider, 19 years old, LOVE the cafe racer style. I love to tinker and I'm a mechanical engineering major. Can't wait to get started on a new project! If anyone knows of any Honda CB's for sale (that aren't on craigslist, I check four to five times a day) let me know! Great to be part of the board!
capnchew said:Also a ME/Physics major myself...fourth year though. What school?
I'm sure a lot of guys on here may tell you the same thing I will...if this is your first bike, don't throw out the idea of going a little smaller than 750. I almost got one myself but CB750s are around 500lb bikes, and while they are not unmanageable, they are definitely tougher to handle than a 450 (especially in the cone weave, if you haven't gotten that out of the way already). The power can also be a little scary if you're not used to the acceleration of a motorcycle. If you're a bigger guy (180+) or are confident riding a bike, go ahead. Just saying, I'm a new rider myself at about 150lbs and my 450 has the perfect amount of power for me. It's super fun to ride, gets up and goes quick (though I haven't even pushed it hard yet), but has never accelerated fast enough to scare the shit out of me.
There's a really nice CB400 for sale on CL right now and the asking price is great...I'd seriously consider it. I've ridden one and they are beasts...between 6k and 9k rpm they HOWL. Anyway, there are plenty of guys out there whose first bikes were 750s and they managed just fine. Just giving you some (hopefully) helpful advice. Good luck on the bike search regardless, hope to see you on one soon!
teazer said:You have a dead short in the starter circuit. Disconnect the lead from the starter button to the relay and see if that stops teh fuse from blowing. If so, move on to test the relay and the starter motor itself.
teazer said:Tony, take your time to get it running sweetly first and ride it for a while to get a feeling for what works for you and what needs upgrading/replacing. While that is happening, you have time to do a ton of research and make a plan. It doesn't need to be "a build" but can be a simple upgrade to parts that need it.
w8lifter21 said:Jay in Vernon Hills
'82 KZ750 hopefully coming out this spring with some modern sportbike upgrades