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This is what got me hooked on two wheels:
And here is my current steed:
I recently took off the plate mount and integrated the turn signals. imo it looks much better.
before:
after (i'm painting the rear rack):
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Ive got a K75 also, 1986 black,
working on the fuel system right now, couldn't
afford a Bosch fuel pump, so I adapted one from a mustang. Got it running with the pump submerged in a can of fuel, fuel rail and injectors need cleaning, and I need to fix a hole in the tank, but I'll get her goin' sometime.......
How does yours do on the highway?
You can see a million miles tonite, but you can't get very far.
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Posted by cr400
Ive got a K75 also, 1986 black,
working on the fuel system right now, couldn't
afford a Bosch fuel pump, so I adapted one from a mustang. Got it running with the pump submerged in a can of fuel, fuel rail and injectors need cleaning, and I need to fix a hole in the tank, but I'll get her goin' sometime.......
How does yours do on the highway?
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what version do you have, mine has about 70,000 miles (12k by me) on it and runs like a top.
Its great on the highway, though it revs high. Usually about 6000-6500rpms around 80. But is smooth like butter, so I don't mind.
im thinking about putting in progressive springs in the front. it's something like $75 for a pair
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I think mine is just the plain K75, it does have an aftermarket sport fairing, pretty small and turns with the forks.
I know a guy that rode his from Los Angeles to Alaska, he bought a larger diameter rear tire and that helped the revving issue, but you will lose a bit of steam regarding off the line acceleration.
Mine has 30,000 miles on it, real nice shape, has the side bags and tail rack, I also removed the splash guard, and lic plate, it do look cleaner.
I have a Triumph speed triple, it spins 5000rpm at 90mph, these three cylinder models like ours, are supposed to have the low end grunt of a twin, but also be able to rev like a four.
You can see a million miles tonite, but you can't get very far.
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latest project 1988 CBR 600 from the ground up!
http://www.flickr....999600095/sizes/o/
SD
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Loved the Dragon photo set, my speed triple would love that ride...
You can see a million miles tonite, but you can't get very far.
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Posted by cr400
I think mine is just the plain K75, it does have an aftermarket sport fairing, pretty small and turns with the forks.
I know a guy that rode his from Los Angeles to Alaska, he bought a larger diameter rear tire and that helped the revving issue
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Im thinking about doing that tire thing. It's almost time for a new rear anyways.
Are you going for something flashy, or a rat bike?
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Posted by fatLouie
Are you going for something flashy, or a rat bike?
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something flashy and very close to stock i already have a rat bike.
SD
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Some progress shots of my '90 600 Ninja
It's current state:
Notice the cleaned-up tail:
Just ordered a new exhaust manifold (I have a crazy idea for it and didn't want to chop the 1-4 up)
And some LED strips to run along the front & rear frame rails...
** Lexi has opped Neo
<Lexi> I'm watching you.
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update on the f1, the frame is welded now I'm waiting for the weather to break so i can sand blast.
http://www.flickr....72157622434867771/
also had a f2 find it's way into the garage over the winter. ill have picture of it when it;s worth looking at. not really a Streetfighter but no fairings. all blacked out
SD
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Didn't know where else to post this, so you guys get stuck with it. I got a new camera, and was playin; with adjustments and settings. Took a look at my speedy triple sittin' there, the lighting was nice and she looked so purty.
Here is a few test shots.1.
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that's a nice bike. maybe in a few years ill get something like that. for now it's this 
SD
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SD, yours looks just as uncomfortable as mine for a long trip.
I rode two hours on it once!!!!!!! Now If I'm gonna go on longer trips I'll take my old XV750, she's slower, heavier, gets worse milage, but at least I don't feel like I got drug thru a knothole backwards.
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You can see a million miles tonite, but you can't get very far.
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Some great looking bikes in here. I'm really a fan of those old thumpers. I have my heart set on restoring a Honda CL360 or 350 one day... when I have a garage or shed maybe. Here's my current ride, a modded 2006 KLR650. Bought it in 2008 with 178 miles. It's just under 23,000 right now. I love this thing, and it gets me to some cool UE spots sometimes. It's easy to hide in the woods.
Happy riding
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That KLR tank is the largest I've seen, 7 or 8 gallons I'm guessin'.
Plus another 10gal in jerry cans. So 28 gallons of fuel? @40 or so miles per gallon? You can really get lost with that type of range.........I'm thinkin' 200 pounds of fuel?
You can see a million miles tonite, but you can't get very far.
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Ha, yeah that thing is huge - 7.1 it think it's rated, but only around 6.8 is usable. I get around 310 miles before reserve, and another 40-50 until it's done.
Those jerry cans are actually panniers - no fuel in there that would be crazy, especially next to the exhaust! They're a little on the heavy side, but they were the el-cheapo deal as far as storage. lol
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I don't know how I came up with 28gal of fuel with those jerry cans? It would be 17gal of fuel, still a large load........but those things are cool used us panniers.
You can see a million miles tonite, but you can't get very far.
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Nice... I always wanted to do the ammo-can pannier thing on my DR.
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I want a dual sport soooooo bad!
Can anyone weigh in on the KLR/DR/XR650 debate?
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One of my riding buddies does 65mph 4th gear wheelies, for miles at a time on his XL650 ....
You can see a million miles tonite, but you can't get very far.
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