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Wow good work on those bikes.
I am from your neck of the woods TINK.
Let me know when you feel like going for a ride.
I don't see too many CB1100 in our area no matter how populated we are here in socal
(07-28-2016, 07:27 PM)TINK_imp Wrote: My confession:
It's been almost two month since I last rode my beloved CB1100. The spiders have moved in, and are knitting a web around her.
I've taken on a "PART TIME"
job at Triumph Classic Motorcycles in Costa Mesa, CA.
I'm working 40 hours a week (part time!?) at the shop wrenching on old Triumph's, BSA's, Norton's, and even a Matchless. [url=http://photosbytink.com/tcm_test/]http://photosbytink.com/tcm_test/
Wrenching on motorcycles has always been my first love.
Once upon a time, (a loooong time ago) in my youth, I tried to make a living as a motorcycle mechanic... I almost starved. 
But now that I'm retired from corporate life, and receiving a monthly pension check
, I can afford to follow my passion to repair and restore old motorcycles.
So for now my beloved CB1100 sleeps in the back of the garage awaiting the day when I have time to ride her. 
TINK
PS
My BMW R100S too is sitting dormant waiting for me to install new steering head bearings.
The irony; no time to work on my own bikes.
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Hope you find some time to ride, but great story and great pics! Thanks for sharing both.
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ish,
For sure, CB1100 sightings are rare. I've see one on PCH in Huntington Beach a couple of times, and another forum member came to
Vintage Bike OC meet once.
I've tried to get a CB1100 group ride together, but have not yet been successful.
Best way to hook up with me is to meet at the monthly [url=http://vintagebikeoc.com/home/index.php]Vintage Bike OC meet, every second Sunday of the month. I usually ride my CB1100 there.
TINK
(08-02-2016, 03:38 AM)ish_imp Wrote: Wow good work on those bikes.
I am from your neck of the woods TINK.
Let me know when you feel like going for a ride.
I don't see too many CB1100 in our area no matter how populated we are here in socal
(07-28-2016, 07:27 PM)TINK_imp Wrote: My confession:
It's been almost two month since I last rode my beloved CB1100. The spiders have moved in, and are knitting a web around her.
I've taken on a "PART TIME"
job at [url=http://www.triumphclassicmotorcycles.com/]Triumph Classic Motorcycles in Costa Mesa, CA.
I'm working 40 hours a week (part time!?) at the shop wrenching on old Triumph's, BSA's, Norton's, and even a Matchless. [url=http://photosbytink.com/tcm_test/]http://photosbytink.com/tcm_test/
Wrenching on motorcycles has always been my first love.
Once upon a time, (a loooong time ago) in my youth, I tried to make a living as a motorcycle mechanic... I almost starved.

But now that I'm retired from corporate life, and receiving a monthly pension check

, I can afford to follow my passion to repair and restore old motorcycles.
So for now my beloved CB1100 sleeps in the back of the garage awaiting the day when I have time to ride her.
TINK
PS
My BMW R100S too is sitting dormant waiting for me to install new steering head bearings.
The irony; no time to work on my own bikes.
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I might not make it but there is a bike night at Cycle Gear in Huntington Beach tonight.
Sent from me......
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Thanks TINK,
I'll see if i am able to stop by the 14th
Cheers
(08-04-2016, 06:22 PM)TINK_imp Wrote: ish,
For sure, CB1100 sightings are rare. I've see one on PCH in Huntington Beach a couple of times, and another forum member came to Vintage Bike OC meet once.
I've tried to get a CB1100 group ride together, but have not yet been successful.
Best way to hook up with me is to meet at the monthly [url=http://vintagebikeoc.com/home/index.php]Vintage Bike OC meet, every second Sunday of the month. I usually ride my CB1100 there.
TINK
(08-02-2016, 03:38 AM)ish_imp Wrote: Wow good work on those bikes.
I am from your neck of the woods TINK.
Let me know when you feel like going for a ride.
I don't see too many CB1100 in our area no matter how populated we are here in socal
(07-28-2016, 07:27 PM)TINK_imp Wrote: My confession:
It's been almost two month since I last rode my beloved CB1100. The spiders have moved in, and are knitting a web around her.
I've taken on a "PART TIME"
job at [url=http://www.triumphclassicmotorcycles.com/]Triumph Classic Motorcycles in Costa Mesa, CA.
I'm working 40 hours a week (part time!?) at the shop wrenching on old Triumph's, BSA's, Norton's, and even a Matchless. [url=http://photosbytink.com/tcm_test/]http://photosbytink.com/tcm_test/
Wrenching on motorcycles has always been my first love.
Once upon a time, (a loooong time ago) in my youth, I tried to make a living as a motorcycle mechanic... I almost starved. 
But now that I'm retired from corporate life, and receiving a monthly pension check
, I can afford to follow my passion to repair and restore old motorcycles.
So for now my beloved CB1100 sleeps in the back of the garage awaiting the day when I have time to ride her. 
TINK
PS
My BMW R100S too is sitting dormant waiting for me to install new steering head bearings.
The irony; no time to work on my own bikes.
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Motorcycle porn. That's what TINK's link in the OP is. Just don't let your wife catch you clicking through the photos. That '69 Trophy with the British Racing Green tank is the brunette with long legs I'll be fantasizing about. Thanks for the trip!
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So what do you do on your days off?? I work about 50 hours a week and still ride about 10 to 12k miles a year between my two bikes.
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