10-29-2017, 02:45 AM
guess i have been lucky with my old bikes. did have the starter go out on the 750 and could have had it rebuilt locally but got one for $20 including shipping off Ebay . I run non ethanol fuel which is plentiful here because of all the boats and water so I get a full 10+ years on carb rebuilds .
I do think all parts for the Honda will be easier to find and cheaper than other old bikes. JMO I do like new technology but life before fuel pumps was not all that bad. all my rubber parts are still fine on both old Hondas including the seats , most cables are original but i have ridden a bike home before with broken clutch cable , not that bad with rpm control and push off before 1st gear. When I see someone on an old I wish it was mine unlike most people because i enjoy tinkering . always the Odd man out .... but enjoy life more that way.
really good pic from the old days Ferret , i was once that thin ................ notice how much that Kaw engine looks like a CB1100 !!!!
I do think all parts for the Honda will be easier to find and cheaper than other old bikes. JMO I do like new technology but life before fuel pumps was not all that bad. all my rubber parts are still fine on both old Hondas including the seats , most cables are original but i have ridden a bike home before with broken clutch cable , not that bad with rpm control and push off before 1st gear. When I see someone on an old I wish it was mine unlike most people because i enjoy tinkering . always the Odd man out .... but enjoy life more that way.
really good pic from the old days Ferret , i was once that thin ................ notice how much that Kaw engine looks like a CB1100 !!!!