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Karl,

Obviously the problem was that you should only ride at 45 degrees!

good work!

Great to hear you've got it nailed at last

Must be much nicer to think about where to ride rather than what's wrong, Glad to hear you have it sorted. Ride safe, Chuck.

thanks: and just as a reminder:

here's where I was when I started .........



and here's where I am today.......



all that work for only about a thousand bucks (that's the figure I gave to my wife and I'm sticking to it

see you in April or thereabouts, God willing

kfh

Great news! and your bike looks awesome! I like the painted bars, triple clamps and fork ears. Nice.

Great news! and your bike looks awesome! I like the painted bars, triple clamps and fork ears. Nice.

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thanks, as you can see from the picture , the fenders, trees, and headlight ears were in pretty bad shape, so it just seemed natural to paint them.... I like the overall vibe.

kfh

If we had a most improved award that might be a winner.

If we had a most improved award that might be a winner.

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aww shucks..thanks.............If you did have an award for me it would be a cheap award..... coffee (or bass ale) is my usual currency when favors or awards are doled out

I have to tell you........ I just got ahold of an 85 Honda VT500c which, in comparison to the 71 basketcase, is like a brand new bike: It's a honda so it needs some carb cleaning, a couple of cables and hoses etc. and it will run for another 25,000 miles.... I got the bike for 100 bucks and by spring time it will probably be all rigged up for commuting. Shaft drive, water cooled, cheep parts, electric start, 50+ mpg. it's begging to be a commuter.


....... but it just ain't as much fun to work on and ride as Old Strunzo. That is the bike I'm keeping until my body gives out and I can't start it any more, then my son will get it.

thanks again

kfh

I like the look, all business, nothing fancy. JUST PURE CLASS.

"Most improved"? It's got my vote!

Maybe Jerry will put up a poll for this award, I think it's a FANTASTIC idea! I'll even chip in toward a decent gift-card award.

That is NOT an improvement.

It is a resurection! Holy (pun intended) smokes!

I wouldn't sell my Norton but it's nice I can ignore the Hondas and just turn the key.
I hope I can get a few minutes for the Norton today as you have inspired me.