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Message |
| Topic: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
sfhess
Replies: 15
Views: 4775
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2025 5:03 pm Subject: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
... Some days I took Sepulveda Blvd all the way home.
Ha, tried that too. Sometimes better, sometimes much worse.
Had a 340 Duster with a stiff clutch. Not fun in 405 rush hour. Made me a fan of ... |
| Topic: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
sfhess
Replies: 15
Views: 4775
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2025 9:35 pm Subject: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
| I worked in Westchester for about a year and a half in the mid 70s. Rotating shifts. Traffic was always bad on 405. Some days I took Sepulveda Blvd all the way home. |
| Topic: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
sfhess
Replies: 15
Views: 4775
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2025 11:08 pm Subject: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
Yep, Granada Hills.
I used to live in Granada Hills. pretty close to Ray's place. Moved to Palmdale several years ago. |
| Topic: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
sfhess
Replies: 15
Views: 4775
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2025 6:33 pm Subject: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
| Hey Gene, does Ray still live in the SFV? |
| Topic: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
sfhess
Replies: 15
Views: 4775
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2025 7:16 pm Subject: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
| I am OK out here in Palmdale. Unless someone starts something near here. |
| Topic: Rookie question about gas tanks. |
sfhess
Replies: 5
Views: 2925
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 12:30 am Subject: Rookie question about gas tanks. |
Not exactly. The '79, '80 and '81 tanks have a metal HONDA emblem. Also, the petcock threads are different.
Petcock thread sizes
M20 - 1100F, '82 900F '82 750F (uses 7.5mm fuel line)
M18 - '81 7 ... |
| Topic: What’s the best looking Colour/Decals for a CB/F |
sfhess
Replies: 13
Views: 6636
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:02 pm Subject: What’s the best looking Colour/Decals for a CB/F |
| Silver 79-80 US CB750F. |
| Topic: More lane splitting fun |
sfhess
Replies: 17
Views: 9916
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:13 pm Subject: More lane splitting fun |
That's insane.
Everyone is driving on the wrong side of the road. No wonder sfhess thinks it shows a death wish.
LOL fair dinkum mate.
That's not lane splitting, it's gutter shooting. |
| Topic: More lane splitting fun |
sfhess
Replies: 17
Views: 9916
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:09 pm Subject: More lane splitting fun |
| Death wish. |
| Topic: Tank bag |
sfhess
Replies: 10
Views: 6405
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 3:44 am Subject: Tank bag |
| I have an Eclipse tank bag that's almost as old as my 900F. It has served me well. |
| Topic: Who has their original F bike they bought new |
sfhess
Replies: 14
Views: 46092
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2020 5:37 pm Subject: Who has their original F bike they bought new |
| I still have my silver 81 CB900F, purchased in August 1981. Added Sport Control Kit shortly thereafter, along with a Hondaline Sport Fairing. 42,000 miles. Unfortunately it has been sitting for a w ... |
| Topic: My neglected Silver 900F |
sfhess
Replies: 96
Views: 28257
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2020 5:39 am Subject: My neglected Silver 900F |
| Wow. Nice! |
| Topic: Help with sportkit with handlebars |
sfhess
Replies: 8
Views: 5860
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:51 pm Subject: Help with sportkit with handlebars |
When I installed my Sport Control Kit back in '81 I used a superbike bar, then sold the stock and Sport Kit bars at a swap meet.
I too thought the bar in the kit had too much rearward angle.
I ... |
| Topic: Tank Bag Info |
sfhess
Replies: 10
Views: 6030
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 5:33 am Subject: Tank Bag Info |
| I have an Eclipse tank bag that I used on trips. I kept the pad and tank clean so no scratches. |
| Topic: Merry Xmas |
sfhess
Replies: 15
Views: 8240
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 11:13 pm Subject: Merry Xmas |
And a Merry Christmas to you.
What's that behind the 'Runner? 69-70 Mercury? A Marauder?
69 Mercury Monterey S/W................... My daily driver.
Captain
Very cool. I have a 69 ... |
| Topic: Merry Xmas |
sfhess
Replies: 15
Views: 8240
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:23 pm Subject: Merry Xmas |
And a Merry Christmas to you.
What's that behind the 'Runner? 69-70 Mercury? A Marauder? |
| Topic: Help wanted from CBX owner |
sfhess
Replies: 5
Views: 1599
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:38 pm Subject: Help wanted from CBX owner |
| Nice work Peter! |
| Topic: California registration requirements |
sfhess
Replies: 14
Views: 7580
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:38 pm Subject: California registration requirements |
In California bikes do not get smog check. I have never received a notice to do so when renewing each year.
You will probably have to take them to DMV to verify VIN when you register them here.
... |
| Topic: Shop Lighting |
sfhess
Replies: 16
Views: 6682
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:23 pm Subject: Shop Lighting |
$ 60.00 for a two pack. Are they bright?
https://www.costco.com/4%E2%80%99-Linkable-LED-Shop-Light-with-Pull-Chain%2c-2-pack.product.100284402.html
Chico
They're pretty good.
I converted m ... |
| Topic: sight activity |
sfhess
Replies: 34
Views: 10867
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 10:25 pm Subject: sight activity |
| I've seen similar declines on just about every forum I visit. Various subjects. |
| Topic: Back on an 'F' |
sfhess
Replies: 7
Views: 3335
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 10:09 pm Subject: Back on an 'F' |
| Nice bike attached to that silencer........ |
| Topic: Fork brace |
sfhess
Replies: 12
Views: 3185
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:56 pm Subject: Fork brace |
| I've had an ATK brace on my 900F for, like, forever...... |
| Topic: Looking for input on an upgrade for rear lights |
sfhess
Replies: 17
Views: 6009
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:45 pm Subject: Looking for input on an upgrade for rear lights |
I like the idea of the flash when you hit brakes
I find it to be very annoying. |
| Topic: 1 of 2 new 750s I picked up |
sfhess
Replies: 14
Views: 3015
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 10:38 pm Subject: 1 of 2 new 750s I picked up |
Hi Grump I think the 53 was a sidevalve? they were called a single spinner or the twin spinner from memory, long time ago
53 was the last flathead (sidevalve) V8. |
| Topic: Fast Freddie and Wes Cooley at Laguna Seca |
sfhess
Replies: 9
Views: 3253
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 3:45 pm Subject: Fast Freddie and Wes Cooley at Laguna Seca |
| It was cool to watch Freddie lift his knee to clear the curb on the inside of Turn 9 every time he went around. |
| Topic: Fast Freddie and Wes Cooley at Laguna Seca |
sfhess
Replies: 9
Views: 3253
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:10 pm Subject: Fast Freddie and Wes Cooley at Laguna Seca |
| I was there a year or two after this. With a pit pass. Lots of fun and cool racing. Someday I will scan and post my slides. |
| Topic: CBXDOG FORK BRACES HELP!!! |
sfhess
Replies: 10
Views: 2947
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 6:17 pm Subject: CBXDOG FORK BRACES HELP!!! |
| Fork braces clamp to the tops of the moving part of the forks. |
| Topic: It's been awhile. |
sfhess
Replies: 18
Views: 7480
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 6:53 pm Subject: It's been awhile. |
| The best graphics on the F-bikes is the original 79-80 750F striping. |
| Topic: Wire Crimper |
sfhess
Replies: 5
Views: 2672
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 5:26 pm Subject: Wire Crimper |
| I have a crimper that works like vise grips that I bought several years ago from a local electronics store. Sorry I don't remember the brand of the tool. It works really well for me. |
| Topic: This F-ing kid of mine... |
sfhess
Replies: 7
Views: 3336
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 5:56 pm Subject: This F-ing kid of mine... |
| Cool. Where's the "LIKE" button? |
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