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GN was due a birthday and with me moving house next weekend my shed is pretty much packed up so I hijacked my mates workshop/knowledge today



Plan of attack/parts list for the day include 

- New cam chain
- New guides
- New drive chain
- New sprockets
- Oil and filter
- Headlight mesh install
- New bars
- New mirrors (I didn't like them so went back to bar end, as they looked like a bloody praying mantis)
- New spark plug








It was actually pretty clean inside


Yeah so this is what the new bars look like



It's much more of an upright riding position, it's cool but I personally prefer the down low vibes
Mrs is unsure, so she can ride it for awhile and see if it's just a case of getting used to
No more ticking engine, it sounds like a GN should

Che

Is anyone here able to get some VHT heat proof paint in their new Graphite colour?
I canny locate anything in NZ  

Picked up a new project today. It will be put on the back burner for awhile as i've just brought a house and that takes priority but I couldn't pass up the bargain.
199? Honda CD250u
Sounds throaty as for a twin cyl 250. Someone has attempted to turn it into a bobber, it's missing heaps of shit and it's tired but looking forward to getting stuck into this

 

This might be a  bit of someone here
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2154789165.htm?rsqid=1ca3923b3147423f921bed8793c2a316-002

What else is involved in doing the turbo conversion?
Would love to learn and play with turbos one day

I remember I once toyed with the idea of going double headlight on my GN 'build'
I'm glad I didn't 

14 hours ago, datlow said:

Oh new exhaust for the gn or? 

I’m looking for a muffler for my honda 

Yeah man, went from 'cone' style to a straight pipe style.
The cone was getting hella rusty. I don't have a photo of the state before I took it off but this was a month before hand so imagine double this

 

to this




I picked that one up from trademe for something like $60.
It's literally a straight pipe, no baffles so it is loud but it's still within being able to pass a WOF

AliX have some cheap mufflers, you just have to wait 4 weeks for it to arrive and most likely re-paint it because it's been damaged along the way.
You could always try on my cone shape to see if you like the sound/style? I'm in wellington and love any excuse for motorcycle bants

3 hours ago, spanners said:

I took my frame there to see if it would fit. There was NO WAY it would fit. So I bought it anyway. 

I laughed out loud
This looks like a fun project. Subscribed for more updates

New exhaust, guards and tail light on the GN
Also, first time riding with the GB and GN

these are just snips of the original photo so it doesn't smash ya internet haha







 

Some random pics i've taken over the years
Disclaimer; I dunno if they're all tangas but ye na yeah haha






 

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2056789090.htm?rsqid=c92d7b41dc004a4dbc4cfa5d6efb4901-002

 

Quote

last wof was beginning of last yr, can negotiate on getting one or just put it in your garage and just look at it like I do

made me lol

1 hour ago, My name is Russell said:

Have you been to Strokers HQ? 

Nah man, I am not familiar with this - please provide more deets 

37 minutes ago, Vintage Grumble said:

V-rod was the worst thing I've ever ridden .

Including a post op tranny.

How tight was it?

27 minutes ago, kicker said:

Came across this spot a few months back and thought it would be good for a photo shoot

https://maps.app.goo.gl/UMmfexu3hHSwmKDd9

 

Thats perfect!
Just have to make sure it's not a busy road so I can lump the piece of metal in the middle of the road and take a photo haha

Am wanting some fully sick backdrops to take some pictures of my motorbikes, in the lower north island
Anyone know of some sweet spots? 

Some cool old building would be rad as one of the bikes is an 80s bike so would fit in well
Some rad tree lines, leaves all over the ground etc
Ocean back drops, lake back drops, etc

Any leads? Please and thank you

1 hour ago, HighLUX said:

Kawasaki Vulcan 650 if you can find a cheap one which you occasionally can

Yeah, these are cool but I also struggle with the fact they look like a harley from far but sound like a ninja sports bike

New bike time! (Just a 'game')

You want a new bike. Criteria is as follows..

- Must be post year 2000
- Must have ABS brakes (front)
- Must be under 5k (I'd accept something for 5800 ish cause can be talked down)
- Must be 400cc plus

Other key things to note..
Doesn't need to be LAMs approved. In fact, it's better if it's not.

What would you get?

14 hours ago, cletus said:

 its white with blue wheels though

Best colour!

Something that no one has mentioned yet but from what my friends tell me; the petrol tank size is a pain.. Many petrol station visits required

10 minutes ago, cletus said:

Anyone ridden a DRZ400sm?

any good?  

Wheelie machines!
I've ridden a couple. They go alright, nothing super fast but cruises along 100kms no worries with enough power to pass if required.
If I could find one for around 4k i'd get one for a daily but they hold their value and fetch around 5 - 6

If you bang the choke off and give the throttle a twist are you able to maintain life in the motor or does it die completely?

Saw one of these parked in the motorcycle parks in Wellington the other day
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-2045975110.htm?rsqid=7f74c70fe79f4e02823eb73f7e2b325d-004