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Post by novafrk on Jun 6, 2012 16:47:01 GMT -4
Friday I trade my dirtbike for a Honda FT500. Single cylinder baby! I'm thinking street tracker. I'll have to convert it to kick only. 12:1 piston, different cam, exhaust... cut down the fender. Here is a picture of the bike.  |
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Post by tango911 on Jun 6, 2012 22:01:24 GMT -4
im not into 80's bikes but i would ride the crud out of that one.
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79l82
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Post by 79l82 on Jun 7, 2012 6:59:56 GMT -4
Wow, that sure is clean. I'd have a hard time modifying it at all. JMO
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Post by novafrk on Jun 7, 2012 7:19:20 GMT -4
Yea, I'm struggling with that myself a little...
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Post by hogsausage on Jun 7, 2012 9:15:37 GMT -4
Looking at that I could come up with all kind of tracker ideas. Whats with the 2 exhaust ports on a single?
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Post by tango911 on Jun 7, 2012 9:23:32 GMT -4
4 valves
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Post by novafrk on Jun 7, 2012 10:43:12 GMT -4
Yea. I think I'll get over my reservations. This project will move slowly. I have house projects and a four wheeler to rebuild for my daughter. I'll get it running so i have a back up bike and go from there.
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550fi
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Post by 550fi on Jun 7, 2012 12:31:05 GMT -4
Pretty cool bike,ride it all summer and make a winter project.Nice thumper,Fab up a cl type exhaust,maybe an XR750style tank and seat,nice possibilities.
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taggat
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Post by taggat on Jun 7, 2012 13:00:24 GMT -4
Sharp trade man!
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550fi
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Post by 550fi on Jun 7, 2012 13:39:43 GMT -4
Something like this  |
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taggat
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Post by taggat on Jun 7, 2012 13:40:33 GMT -4
Wire wheels would be tittys!
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Post by novafrk on Jun 7, 2012 13:45:28 GMT -4
Exactly!
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550fi
Junior rider
75 CB 550 F1,79 CM 400 A,72 CT 70 K1,Unknown ct 70 clone 05 GY6 scooter ,70 CT 70
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Post by 550fi on Jun 7, 2012 15:27:05 GMT -4
A little research on that bike and ft stands for flat tracker.Be a nice custom not too many people have,Honda reliability,one piston,one carb etc....
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Post by novafrk on Jun 7, 2012 18:45:41 GMT -4
The weakest link on the bike is the starter. (this one has starter problems.) The "valve cover" is where the rockers mount, so no gasket. The sometimes leak. I own a Triumph so that won't bother me at all.
I think I can build a sweet little street tracker out of this. Dare I be bold enough to say I'll have her done for Rockers 2013... maaaaaybeeeee!
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