SylvanLakeWH 25,537 #1326 Posted December 26, 2018 Wow! NICE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #1327 Posted December 26, 2018 That seems like the perfect example for the old addage, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeyes 213 #1328 Posted December 26, 2018 The seat is pretty bad. I think he just put a cover over it, but the rail on the underside is broken on the one side. I have so many memories of taking the C-160 through the woods hauling wood home. Countless afternoons and Saturdays working with my dad, hauling water to the back pasture for our steers, and spreading manure with a small ground driven spreader. They really feel like a part of my childhood. Always started up, and ran like a top! Good memories... 2 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,439 #1329 Posted December 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, buckeyes said: rail on the underside is broken on the one side. if you don't already have access to one I'm sure Lincoln at A to Z would be able to fix you up 3 minutes ago, buckeyes said: Good memories... I know what you mean. one of my earliest memories is of mowing my big lawn at my parents house when I was only six many of my other excellent memories are at my grandparents place on their cubs 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,932 #1330 Posted December 27, 2018 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: @buckeyes with over 5,000 hours on it and it still runs and drives I'd almost want to just keep driving it and driving it and driving it just to see how far it will go. like you say. Just clean it up a bit. Maybe paint up the muffler and throw a little Gorilla tape on the seat Corners so they don't get any worse and fix what really needs to be done. I'm generally a fan of the older machines but I love to hear the stories about family connected stuff. You should be proud of that one. You really date yourself when a 30 year old machine is not considered older. I like the history on that one as well. Cleat 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,439 #1331 Posted December 27, 2018 6 hours ago, cleat said: You really date yourself when a 30 year old machine is not considered older. I like the history on that one as well. Cleat They say you're only as old as you feel. Most days I'm 5. Some days I'm 115. But most days I'm 5... 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #1332 Posted January 27, 2019 Early morning pickup. Thanks @Rp.wh 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #1333 Posted January 27, 2019 35 minutes ago, Shynon said: Early morning pickup. Thanks @Rp.wh Rj35 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #1334 Posted January 27, 2019 55' or 56' ... Very nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #1335 Posted January 27, 2019 This the new '55 here Tom? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #1336 Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) 56 Edited January 27, 2019 by Shynon 5 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #1337 Posted January 28, 2019 Everthing for the original Clinton was in those boxes Tom save for the shroud and recoil. Magneto looks rough and I mic'ed the bore and ring end gap at one time and not terible but just nearing the end of wear limits so definitely savable. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #1339 Posted February 2, 2019 (edited) Nice one craig! Best I could do...... a little back up camera action. Edited February 2, 2019 by 19richie66 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #1340 Posted February 2, 2019 Is that 36 Craig? saweeet machine for sure! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #1341 Posted February 2, 2019 NEW to me, '57 RJ-35. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeyes 213 #1342 Posted February 2, 2019 Beautiful Craig! Where did you find it? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #1343 Posted February 2, 2019 Squirreled away right here in our very own... classifieds. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #1344 Posted February 4, 2019 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,537 #1345 Posted February 12, 2019 On the hunt for a to restore with my daughter...haven’t found the right one yet but in the mean time picked this up from my brother in law. She and I are going to get her going for light neighborhood “patrol duty”... Its a 1982 CB 125. Been in his basement for 20+ years...retired from meter maid duty after a mishap that bent a few things...we will begin squaring things up shortly... 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #1346 Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Those are nice bikes! Edited February 12, 2019 by 19richie66 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ztnoo 2,298 #1347 Posted February 12, 2019 @SylvanLakeWH, Overall, from the angle of the shot, that 125 looks to be in pretty decent shape! Having been stored inside in relative warm and low humidity conditions does a lot to preserve vintage bikes, especially in this part of the country. I've got a '74 Yamaha RD 350 with '73 tank and side covers color scheme, with muffled expansion chambers which I occasionally use to zip/rip around on here locally in the late spring to late fall time frame. It's a blast to ride, extremely maneuverable, and they are unbelievably quick for their displacement. Back in the day, they would run with a 650 Triumph or BSA. More and more women are riding and I think that's great to see. I can't believe how many I see on big H-Ds here. Are you a member of VJMC (Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club), by chance? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,537 #1348 Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, ztnoo said: @SylvanLakeWH, Overall, from the angle of the shot, that 125 looks to be in pretty decent shape! Having been stored inside in relative warm and low humidity conditions does a lot to preserve vintage bikes, especially in this part of the country. I've got a '74 Yamaha RD 350 with '73 tank and side covers color scheme, with muffled expansion chambers which I occasionally use to zip/rip around on here locally in the late spring to late fall time frame. It's a blast to ride, extremely maneuverable, and they are unbelievably quick for their displacement. Back in the day, they would run with a 650 Triumph or BSA. More and more women are riding and I think that's great to see. I can't believe how many I see on big H-Ds here. Are you a member of VJMC (Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club), by chance? It is in great shape except for some damage due to a past drop... Nothing a vice can't fix! These old bikes are like WH's - Simple and bomb-proof! Happy my daughter wants to plug away at it with me! She rode when she was younger so not new to her... No I am not a member of the VJMC - Never heard of it! - but I will check it out! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #1349 Posted February 12, 2019 That brings back memories Jim. I had one of those in high school but probably early - mid seventies vintage. Even took my MC license road test on it! Wasn't exactly a chick magnet but got me to my $1 an hour job stocking shelves. Top end was 55 mph going down hill! Was indestructible tho. Sold it when I went in the service but shoulda stuck it in storage. Never in my wildest dreams did I think 40 years later I would be piloting a 1000 lb HD down the road! Let us know how it works out for you and dau. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #1350 Posted February 12, 2019 Lot of women ride now days. My niece made it into a wd40 commercial. I had no idea till someone told me about it. https://youtu.be/b6YY1xuXxt4 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites