I know I know, another Yamaha XS1100 post. Thankfully many of my readers are into them just as much as I am. To the others, please bear with me. Anyone who knows me or reads this blog knows I have a predilection for Yamaha XS1100’s. I’m not sure how it developed, but that’s not what’s important. What’s important… Continue reading Race Inspired Yamaha XS1100 With a Past
Year: 2011
CB750, XS850, XS400 Parts For Sale
i got CB 750 engine parts, XS 850 engine and fram parts, the odd XS 400 parts for sale or trade but will not throw them out. want a list?’ If anyone needs the contact info for these parts shoot me a message and I’ll put you in contact.
1976 Kawasaki KH100
I haven’t had a Kawasaki KH100 before and never paid much attention to them. But I just stumbled across this example being sold by a gent in California who used it as a display piece in his dealership. It only has 17 miles on it! A lot of the road going 2 strokes of this… Continue reading 1976 Kawasaki KH100
Replacing the Thottle Cable BMW K100
I dig your blog! I need some advise on my BMW K100. I found out about a factory recall on the throttle cable, and soon after sure enough, it started sticking and is now totally stiff. Is there something I can do about this short of buying a new cable? And if not, do you… Continue reading Replacing the Thottle Cable BMW K100
How to restore a 1982 Honda CB900
I have a 1982 Honda CB900 that has been stored in my garage for the last 6 years and I would like to have it restored. It has 900 miles and is in very good shape. Can you give me some idea of what I need to do to get the bike restored and approximately… Continue reading How to restore a 1982 Honda CB900
1978 Yamaha XS1100
Since I’m already on the topic of late 70’s Yamaha bikes and mentioned my sorted history with XS1100’s yesterday, I figure I ought to dispense a little information about how to build one properly into a long distance touring bike. This is my 1978 Yamaha XS1100 that I picked up in Arizona. 1978 is the… Continue reading 1978 Yamaha XS1100
Got a service manual for a 1981 Yamaha XS400 Special II?
I can’t seem to find one anywhere. Do you have one? I don’t have an XS400 repair manual right now. I do have the factory parts fiche diagrams which I am uploading presently (I’m in Mexico so the upstream is a bit slow). I’ll see if I can’t dig up that manual for you. I… Continue reading Got a service manual for a 1981 Yamaha XS400 Special II?
Get a Yamaha SR500
A reader recently wrote in a question addressing my apparent lack of interest in the Yamaha SR500 singles. Just stumbled upon your site, awesome. I just can’t understand with all of the great motorcycles that you’ve chosen, how you don’t own an SR500. The xs650 is fun, the XS1100 is fast, the XS400 is cute,… Continue reading Get a Yamaha SR500
Any restoration shops in Philly who work on Triumph & Matchless?
I live outside of Philly and am looking for someone to either help me restore or do the whole job on a 1971 Bonnie & a 1969 matchless that are in “barn” condition. I would like to get them rideable not show bikes. Note from Reader: Hope this response will still help the owner. There… Continue reading Any restoration shops in Philly who work on Triumph & Matchless?
2002 Honda XR650R
I was just flipping back through the blog and realized I never wrote up anything about my 2002 Honda XR650R. I’ve had a lot of XR600’s and other Honda singles, but I always wanted to have a go with an XR650R. The aircooled XR600R was retired after it’s final production year of 2000, the same… Continue reading 2002 Honda XR650R