For the love of English 3 speeds...
06-17-22, 02:57 PM
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Slightly O.T.
Several rears ago I went to buy a Hercules (AMF) from a guy for $75.00
He also had one of these for sale for $8000 which I thought was a lot....
1966/67 Honda 450 the Black Bomber
This bike was listed today for $20,000.00!!
I've always wanted one but not a this price.....
Several rears ago I went to buy a Hercules (AMF) from a guy for $75.00
He also had one of these for sale for $8000 which I thought was a lot....
1966/67 Honda 450 the Black Bomber
This bike was listed today for $20,000.00!!
I've always wanted one but not a this price.....
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06-17-22, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by gster
Slightly O.T.
Several rears ago I went to buy a Hercules (AMF) from a guy for $75.00
He also had one of these for sale for $8000 which I thought was a lot....
1966/67 Honda 450 the Black Bomber
This bike was listed today for $20,000.00!!
I've always wanted one but not a this price.....
Several rears ago I went to buy a Hercules (AMF) from a guy for $75.00
He also had one of these for sale for $8000 which I thought was a lot....
1966/67 Honda 450 the Black Bomber
This bike was listed today for $20,000.00!!
I've always wanted one but not a this price.....
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06-17-22, 07:56 PM
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A Robert Pirsig fan with too much money will buy that.
06-17-22, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by clubman
A Robert Pirsig fan with too much money will buy that.
I'd like to re read that book.
I had one....
06-18-22, 04:25 AM
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@gster, Ah, you're right. But still in the same wheelhouse.
And you're right again, the discussion of Quality never gets tired in C&V.
And you're right again, the discussion of Quality never gets tired in C&V.
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06-18-22, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Salubrious
I doubt the chainline will be much of a problem since the SA hub allows you to adjust that. My concern would be if the BB has Raleigh threads, which might have something to say about the axle diameter of the BB.
Even if I can’t make it work with this plan, I can always have one of my LBS rethread the BB to fit a modern BB. Prefer not to modify the frame, but it’s not end of the world.
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06-18-22, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by clubman
@gster, Ah, you're right. But still in the same wheelhouse.
And you're right, the discussion of Quality never gets tired in C&V.
And you're right, the discussion of Quality never gets tired in C&V.
As far as Quality, these days I’m a Safety consultant, so … maybe a few nuggets of insight dropped off the tree!
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06-18-22, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by gster
I think his bike was a Honda 305...
I'd like to re read that book.
I had one....
I'd like to re read that book.
I had one....
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06-18-22, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Road Fan
I always thought it was a 350 …
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smith...ian-180973836/
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Originally Posted by gster
1966 Honda 305 Super Hawk
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smith...ian-180973836/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smith...ian-180973836/
Somebody made a fairly optimistic claim that it had a top speed of 104?
I dunno, I suppose maybe?
Honda 305 Super Hawk wiki
06-18-22, 12:02 PM
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Count me as another die hard Pirsig fan - I even read Lila.....
06-18-22, 02:38 PM
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The Honda Black Bomber had a fragile valve problem. Generally if they are still running after 2000 miles they have a chance to keep going. For a while. Seems to me there's a fix for it IIRC that was handed down in the last 30 years or so. The 305 Super Hawk was indeed capable of 105 mph if you laid down on the tank- the engine could rev nearly 10,000 rpm and didn't have the reliability issue of its bigger brother.
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06-19-22, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Salubrious
The Honda Black Bomber had a fragile valve problem. Generally if they are still running after 2000 miles they have a chance to keep going. For a while. Seems to me there's a fix for it IIRC that was handed down in the last 30 years or so. The 305 Super Hawk was indeed capable of 105 mph if you laid down on the tank- the engine could rev nearly 10,000 rpm and didn't have the reliability issue of its bigger brother.
an illustration of a guy lying flat on the tank (superman style)
06-20-22, 07:06 AM
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"Old beach cruiser." No price listed beyond the $1 in the title so get out to Long Island and grab it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...28675371684548
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06-20-22, 10:14 AM
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I've known intellectually that flat repair on rod brake bikes was more difficult. The value stem came off when pumping up the rear tire on the newish (to me) Roadster. I now know on a very real level that it is actually a total freaking PITA. It doesn't help a bit when the threads on one of the brake pads strips and will need to be cut off when I find a replacement. .So, where is the best place to get a pair of side post brake pads? My amazon searches have been fruitless.
06-20-22, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by pfaustus
I've known intellectually that flat repair on rod brake bikes was more difficult. The value stem came off when pumping up the rear tire on the newish (to me) Roadster. I now know on a very real level that it is actually a total freaking PITA. It doesn't help a bit when the threads on one of the brake pads strips and will need to be cut off when I find a replacement. .So, where is the best place to get a pair of side post brake pads? My amazon searches have been fruitless.
The brake pads are mounted to the brake stirrup. Instead of removing the pads, if things are set up right you squeeze the stirrup a bit and drop it away, then it can be seperated a bit to allow the wheel to come free. At least on my 1940 Royal Enfield that's how it works.
06-20-22, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by pfaustus
I've known intellectually that flat repair on rod brake bikes was more difficult. The value stem came off when pumping up the rear tire on the newish (to me) Roadster. I now know on a very real level that it is actually a total freaking PITA. It doesn't help a bit when the threads on one of the brake pads strips and will need to be cut off when I find a replacement. .So, where is the best place to get a pair of side post brake pads? My amazon searches have been fruitless.
I know that doesn't really help
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Wow...do you have to cut down the tree to take the bike away??
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Originally Posted by Tyres
The ad for it says
"Tires hold air..."
"Tires hold air..."
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I wrote it into my book...will try to go.
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Time is quickly approaching for the re-located CVBS. Excited to bring some stuff to sell and hopefully find some great project material. Burford is just a few miles west of Brantford and not far off HWY 403.
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