Post your ride
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Somebody left this baby out in the cold:
BACKSTORY: A few months ago I contacted the seller of this item about a 1975 (I think it was) Honda CB450... someone got the bike before me, but she had the above bike available 'soon' and wanted $850 for it... Too much, moved on.
I see today it became relisted, she's moving.... $200. It needs a new starter, but otherwise runs, she has the title, and needs some TLC.
Cleaned up, I think they look pretty nice:
Even better when trying to make a bobber or cafe racer out of them:
Some of the modded ones are crazy good looking (I think).
I walk everywhere, have a bicycle too... will be nice to have a project to work on outside of the house this spring and will be cool to take on local camping trips. Can't wait to get it cleaned up and running over time.
BACKSTORY: A few months ago I contacted the seller of this item about a 1975 (I think it was) Honda CB450... someone got the bike before me, but she had the above bike available 'soon' and wanted $850 for it... Too much, moved on.
I see today it became relisted, she's moving.... $200. It needs a new starter, but otherwise runs, she has the title, and needs some TLC.
Cleaned up, I think they look pretty nice:
Even better when trying to make a bobber or cafe racer out of them:
Some of the modded ones are crazy good looking (I think).
I walk everywhere, have a bicycle too... will be nice to have a project to work on outside of the house this spring and will be cool to take on local camping trips. Can't wait to get it cleaned up and running over time.
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Woo! That bicycle looks just like a bike anyone who works at "kommunhuset" would use. Don't forget your helmet!I alsopassed my big bike exam
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bought a few more, will post pics later.
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mikho
Not to be taken seriously, ever!
I won't. It's white and red...
Aldryic C'boas
The Pony
My primary means of transport before moving into the city:
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Me too. My car broke down in Missouri in 2012 and I just... left it there. Since then have been happily walking or bicycling. Though glad to have a project motorcycle to put around town on after I get it working properly.
Man I'd actually love one of those for camping trips. Please tell me you've got carpet and a couch in the back, ha.Here's my 'eco'-ride.
Approximately 13 mpg.
switsys
Active Member
Of course !
The whole floor is carpeted and there's usually a fold-out couch/bed in the back (right now I'm using it to transport 'stuff').
The back-seat is also a 'sofa', at least one person can sleep in it.
Just picked this up today. Needs work, namely new tires and a starter. Other than that, it seems to be in solid shape. Ugly as sin as the old owner abused her and spray painted it poorly in some areas. I'll clean her up nice and get her purring like a kitten. All parts are on eBay and aftermarket stuff exists for damn near everything. The battery still has juice, got it charging right now. After that need to get it to turn over.
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My first bike was sub $450 honda. Not near as sweet as that classic ride shown above. I currently own a 2012 Harley 1200 Custom but I never ride it. I hit some gravel coming out of a stop sign in my neighborhood and laid it over. I repaired it but haven't had much desire to ride since.Screw that.
I did own a 'nice' 2001 Honda Accord LX. Had all the features. Leather seats, moon roof, six disc CD changer, the works. Last year it broke down on me on the outskirts of St. Louis and due to my financial situation at the time I couldn't get it fixed, and after sleeping in it for two nights (was 300+~ from home) I abandoned it and later got a check for the scrap value of the car (around $300, aka 1/10th the value). It may have been an easy fix. Anyhow, back to my home town now. I live within a mile of a grocery store, so I walk. A few blocks from a laundry mat, and while a PITA to carry a heavy basket of clothes there and back, I walk. Not having a car has been kind of nice, as sitting on my ass all day working has made me grown soft compared to the days I did physical labor. At least walking is some exercise I'd not be getting otherwise.
I've been looking at old, 1970's motorcycles lately. Almost bought one for <$400 (Honda Cb450, 1975 I believe) a couple months ago that just needed some new brake lines and a new seat, and some TLC. I'm looking to get something this Spring and making it a project bike. I'd actually love to get a CB450 or something similar, I love the look of them when they're all done up nice like this:
That bike is pure sexy.
My thoughts exactly! I LOL'ed.
Don't forget Mr. T, Murdoch, Face and Hannibal.Here's my 'eco'-ride.
Approximately 13 mpg.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MVonyVSQoM
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Well, I am trying to sell my car so took it to the car wash today and snapped a couple photos.
I bought it for $800 and it runs like a crappy $800 car. Hoping to sell it and get a small truck like an S10 or Ford Ranger.
Picture makes it look almost good... Paint is peeling off the top. Has scuffs in the front bumper. Rear taillight is busted out... Trunk doesn't latch (as you can see). I'm okay with all that as it's just cosmetic stuff but would love a properly running small truck!
I bought it for $800 and it runs like a crappy $800 car. Hoping to sell it and get a small truck like an S10 or Ford Ranger.
Picture makes it look almost good... Paint is peeling off the top. Has scuffs in the front bumper. Rear taillight is busted out... Trunk doesn't latch (as you can see). I'm okay with all that as it's just cosmetic stuff but would love a properly running small truck!
Gang Starr
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95 Chevy Impala SS
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