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    #76
    My early 1970's English racer - a Raleigh "Super Course." The original seat, which was just a rock-hard slab of leather, cracked a few years ago so I cannibalized this wimpy, cushioned and sprung seat. Otherwise, it's original. 90 lbs in the tires, and nothing unnecessary, just the way I like my motorcycles. Reynold's 531, which was hot sh$t in it's day; 29 lbs all in. Had her since new, just wish I could still ride her without falling so much. I love her.

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    Last edited by Rob S.; 03-19-2019, 02:00 PM.
    1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

    2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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      #77
      I'm looking at recumbent trikes now.

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        #78
        Originally posted by B.C.G.S. View Post
        I'm looking at recumbent trikes now.
        I think one of those could be great on the road. I do most of my road riding on an oversized (26" wheels) BMX bike, but much more of my riding is off road on the fat bike.
        "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
        ~Herman Melville

        2016 1200 Superlow
        1982 CB900f

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          #79
          My old workhorse frame needed a new down tube after years of abuse and a few crashes. Did the tube replacement and shot some color this afternoon to seal it all over. Anyone recognize the color?

          20190331_153412[1] by nessism, on Flickr
          Ed

          To measure is to know.

          Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

          Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

          Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

          KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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            #80
            I didn't know tube replacement was even a feasible thing... looks like GS1000s blue...
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            When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

            Glen
            -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
            -Rusty old scooter.
            Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
            https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
            https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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              #81
              Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
              I didn't know tube replacement was even a feasible thing... looks like GS1000s blue...
              Give that man a cigar!
              Ed

              To measure is to know.

              Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

              Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

              Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

              KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                #82
                Nice work, Ed!
                "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                ~Herman Melville

                2016 1200 Superlow
                1982 CB900f

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                  #83
                  Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                  My old workhorse frame needed a new down tube after years of abuse and a few crashes. Did the tube replacement and shot some color this afternoon to seal it all over. Anyone recognize the color?

                  20190331_153412[1] by nessism, on Flickr
                  I think I have a tank decal I can send you!

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                    #84
                    @jedz, how's that e bike working out?

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                      #85
                      Originally posted by B.C.G.S. View Post
                      @jedz, how's that e bike working out?
                      Jedz Moto
                      1988 Honda GL1500-6
                      2002 Honda Reflex 250
                      2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                      2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                      Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                      Originally posted by Hayabuser
                      Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                        #86
                        I did get a 80's Shwin Sprint for free. Just going through it made a huge difference and it's rideable! The tires hold air well but are weather cracked. Detailer, cartridge and chain came back around after a deep clean with Marvell mystery oil.
                        Jedz Moto
                        1988 Honda GL1500-6
                        2002 Honda Reflex 250
                        2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                        2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                        Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                        Originally posted by Hayabuser
                        Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                          #87
                          thx for the video, Schwinn was the top bike to have for us baby boomers. Too bad they went out of business and the name was bought to put on dept. store crap.

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                            #88
                            Regarding Schwinn, I was recently surprised. My older son needed a bicycle. We happened to be in a department store and looked at a few, one of which was a Schwinn. I was unimpressed with its cheap components and the bike overall. A few days later we went to a bicycle shop and after talking with them we were shown a Schwinn. It was in a different realm. Quality name brand components, and well finished. Its a good looking bicycle. I mentioned the difference to the salesman and he said the department store bikes are cheaply built and appointed. We did pay considerably more, but worth it in my opinion. Its actually nicer them my 20 something year old Trek mountain bike.
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                            When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                            Glen
                            -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                            -Rusty old scooter.
                            Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                            https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                            https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                              #89
                              Schwinn is two separate entities, as are Diamondback and Mongoose. I own a high end Diamondback and it never ceases to impress me. I have friends who ride the top tier Schwinns and Mongooses, and they say similar things.

                              "Schwinn sells essentially two lines of bicycles. One is a line of discount bikes offered through mass-merchandisers such as Wal-Mart, Sears and Kmart. The other line known as the Signature Series, featured on the website, are higher-end models sold through specialty shops."

                              https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwin...c_and_Nautilus
                              Last edited by GS1150Pilot; 05-31-2019, 02:59 PM.
                              "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                              ~Herman Melville

                              2016 1200 Superlow
                              1982 CB900f

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                                #90
                                Interesting.... and nice to see that some of the names from my youth have gotten back to building nice bikes.
                                I just looked at the Schwinn site, and yes my son's is a signature series. Voyageur, a hybrid bike, in black. I've taken a few rides on it and it rides nice, although its set up for his 6' plus height, not my 5-8 ish....
                                sigpic
                                When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                                Glen
                                -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                                -Rusty old scooter.
                                Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                                https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                                https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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