2018 New England Winter Breakfast Get-Together

Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:18 pm

Tom-- you called it. How do you feel about including the VF folks?

Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:45 pm

Walter wrote:

Tom-- you called it. How do you feel about including the VF folks?

I'm sure that everyone would be totally cool with that. I posted a notice over on the VFR Discussion Group Forum right after I posted the updated list here. Hopefully we'll get some takers. Maybe go over there and let them know that you plan to come.

Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:42 pm

Thanks, I extended the invite at the SMI forum.

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:43 pm

Hey guys and gals (maybe?) going to this meetup. Please express interest in parts either here or in messages, so Jamie can load up what is wanted. There's a lot of really good parts that could use a new home. My 900F project is done so I really don't need anything that's on my shelves currently. Cash talks and we will be letting the parts go cheap. If you don't see it in my list, ask, I might have it!

Dean

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 5:39 pm

I am in!! Looking forward to good eats and great company!

Steve

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 1:29 pm

I am in the market for an 1100 motor for rebuilding. If anyone has one to bring or a line on one, I'd be interested.

Thanks,
Peter.

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 2:40 pm

The parts I’m bringing will be offered for all reasonable offers. We just want to unload this stuff, thanks Jamie

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 2:58 pm

I called the diner yesterday and made a reservation for 15 people at 10am this coming Sunday, 1/28. We're good to go.

Tom

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:47 am

Thanks for the inclusion Tom, was afraid you had my name sent to the border crossing as an 'undesirable'.

I'm in need of a 900F front fender if someone has a spare.

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:53 am

I have a rear fender but no front...sorry fitter!

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:56 am

Fitter wrote:

Thanks for the inclusion Tom, was afraid you had my name sent to the border crossing as an 'undesirable'.

I'm in need of a 900F front fender if someone has a spare.

Got you covered, Tom.

Anybody else need anything? Somebody want a Greer Fairing? Saddleman seat? Jardine 4 into 1 exhaust? Powdercoated valve covers? A set of silver comstars (probably from a 750)? Tail pieces, a set of 900 cams, miscellaneous electrical/cables/handlebars. A decent set of 750 shocks (non reservoir)? And much more!

Edit to add: parts from the beast disassembly:
900F OEM Carbs (and I'll throw in the airbox, as well) rebuilt by Mike Nixon two seasons ago, $250
Recently PC'd 900F Forks, no leaks, bolt up ready to go (fresh Progressive springs ) $125
The Saddleman seat listed above, $75
Jardine 4 into one exhaust, good condition, $100
A set of repainted 900 Comstars in excellent condition (with rotors and a set of Pirelli Sport Demon tires) $150 (May not be available on Sunday)

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:58 pm

Alright F-er's, last call on parts! We are going to be loading stuff up on Wednesday because I'm going out of town after that. If anyone wants something from the list or ANYTHING else please speak up.

Offers welcome! We won't be insulted.

I really would like to see that motor go...it's mostly complete minus cams, pistons, starter clutch, and some small miscellaneous things and hardware. If there's no offer made, it will be staying home because it's big and heavy Smile

Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 1:54 pm

Does one of you coming tomorrow have a spare set of 1100F cylinders you're willing to part with? I have good sleeves, so I just need the cylinders. I can trade PC services, completed parts, or cash in exchange.

If ya got 'em, bring 'em!

Tom

Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 6:38 pm

Nearly missed this thread. And I'm off work tomorrow. So count me in!

Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 7:39 pm

Here's the headcount as of today:

Here's the head count as of today:

Fitter
Wamkap1100
Goose and Hiro
Cliffiec
Toddk
PGSmick
BlueThunder
Nugget
Tomk1960 and mystery guest
DrOlds
SteveG
Outback Jon

Walter - probably

We're going to have a great turnout. See you all by 10am!

Tom

P.S. I'm bringing a friend's full 900F 4-into-2 exhaust with me for sale. It's in decent shape - not perfect, but certainly good for an every day rider.

Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 11:29 pm

I have my son (Lawson) coming with me can’t wait to see you guys.

Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:06 am

get me and graham on that list!!! we're totally coming! can't wait. see you guys in the morn!

Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:42 am

99% certain I'll be there.

I could use a clutch cable & set of throttle cables as spares for a CB900F.

Walter

Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 11:44 am

Walter wrote:

99% certain I'll be there.

I could use a clutch cable & set of throttle cables as spares for a CB900F.

Walter

I expect I'll have those for you, sir.

Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:03 am

Great to meet everyone!

And thanks for bringing the parts.

Walter

Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 5:14 am

What, no pics?

Chico

Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:06 am

It sounds like the 'breakfast' meet turned into a 'swap' meet!!
And what Chico said...we like pics!!!

Cheers!
Chris

Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:35 pm

We had a great turnout - either 18 or 19 people (and Rick's two pups) ended up coming. The diner was very accommodating and had our spot all ready when we got there. Considering how busy the place was and how many people were waiting to be seated, we were treated like royalty.

There was definitely some swapping of parts and a few bucks exchanged here and there. There were a couple of cigars and lots of laughs. Down below are a couple of pics, but I know that there are quite a few others with pictures that they need to share here.

Thanks everyone for making the trip. It was a great way to break up the long winter.

Tom
P.S. What the heck is on the back of Rick's T-shirt?

Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 3:25 pm

That was fun. Great to see you guys! Definitely a nice way to break up the winter!

Thanks for organizing it tom.

Eric

Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 4:11 pm

Good pics to commemorate the day. Nice to see youn6372 in attendance. Looking forward to seeing you all in Vermont.

Carry on!

Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 6:18 pm

tomk1960 wrote:

P.S. What the heck is on the back of Rick's T-shirt?

神鳴, literally ‘god sound’ is the god of thunder in Japan. Here represented as a hot lady demon in a bikini holding a spark plug.

Not appropriate for an F gathering?

Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 7:31 pm

sillygoose wrote:

tomk1960 wrote:

P.S. What the heck is on the back of Rick's T-shirt?

神鳴, literally ‘god sound’ is the god of thunder in Japan. Here represented as a hot lady demon in a bikini holding a spark plug.

Not appropriate for an F gathering?

I think it's VERY appropriate for our group. Looks like a good time, too bad my private jet was in the shop.

See Ya'll in June!!

Chris

Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 7:58 pm

sillygoose wrote:

tomk1960 wrote:

P.S. What the heck is on the back of Rick's T-shirt?

神鳴, literally ‘god sound’ is the god of thunder in Japan. Here represented as a hot lady demon in a bikini holding a spark plug.

Not appropriate for an F gathering?

Totally appropriate - I have no issue with hot demon ladies in bikini's. Bring 'em on!

Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 8:13 pm

It was good to see all you guys again and hope to make one of the rides this year

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 6:05 pm

I got back home to the land of snow last night.

Thanks to Tom for setting this up and especially to SillyGoose for hosting me a couple of nights so I could make it there.