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« Reply #50 on: September 10, 2010, 02:38:01 PM »

Hey Cptgrits, which fairing is that on the NH?
Very nice pic of two very nice bikes.
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« Reply #51 on: September 11, 2010, 10:40:23 PM »

Hey Cptgrits, which fairing is that on the NH?
Very nice pic of two very nice bikes.

Thanks, It's a Targa Tsunami, no longer made.  Check with Maier or Rifle for something similar.
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« Reply #52 on: September 17, 2010, 10:30:23 PM »

1, also 1 more than I expected
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« Reply #53 on: December 10, 2010, 04:43:34 AM »

For me, the answer is three;

1992 CB750 Nighthawk
2006 TRX250TE Recon
2007 TRX420FE Rancher

I love my Honda's.....





And this is what I grew up riding, but has been gone for years now; (not my bike, but one like it)



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« Reply #54 on: December 10, 2010, 07:48:37 AM »

I own 0 but I hope to change that soon.
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« Reply #55 on: December 10, 2010, 07:53:59 AM »

Three.

Still 3, but 2 are different.





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« Reply #56 on: December 10, 2010, 08:18:37 AM »

What bike is that in the second picture?
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« Reply #57 on: December 10, 2010, 08:39:21 AM »

1984 VT500FT Ascot. 500cc v-twin, 350lbs. It's for my wife to learn on next season.
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« Reply #58 on: December 10, 2010, 08:40:39 AM »

Why get more than one Honda? It's not like you'll ever need another one.

Nobody on Earth makes better quality cars than Ford.

Quality of thin plastic is nice. Capability and reliability is better.

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« Reply #59 on: December 10, 2010, 08:41:33 AM »

I  own 2 and making payments on my 3rd. i will own it on jan 21st. the ones i own are a 85 cb450 and a 75 500cc. the one that im making payments on is a 84 700 shadow. but i also have a yamaha xj 650.
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« Reply #60 on: December 10, 2010, 08:56:46 AM »

Who takes out a loan for a 26-year-old bike?
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« Reply #61 on: December 10, 2010, 05:39:54 PM »

Who takes out a loan for a 26-year-old bike?
I was wondering what kind of bank would make that loan these days. It seems if you need a loan you can't get one, but if you don't need the money loan offers fill up your mailbox.
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« Reply #62 on: December 11, 2010, 03:33:09 AM »

Have to add to my stable list
95 750 NH
02 ST 1100
84 GW Aspencade
02 CR-V for Rainy days

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« Reply #63 on: December 13, 2010, 03:19:26 PM »

Six Hondas
2 rebels
1 nighthawk
1 trail 90
2 recons
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« Reply #64 on: December 17, 2010, 06:54:26 PM »

I have four Honda's.
85 Nighthawk "S"
01 Cr125R, the litte screamer.
02 Cr250R, the fast boy.
05 Crf230, the mountain climber.
and my baby 83 Maico 250 spider, the ultimate (just sold my 83 Maico 490)
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« Reply #65 on: December 17, 2010, 07:29:14 PM »

Just two. The Nighthawk:



Also have an old 200 Big Red Three Wheeler that needs to be fixed up. This on isn't mine, but it should look like this after a wash.

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« Reply #66 on: December 17, 2010, 07:35:26 PM »

Nobody on Earth makes better quality cars than Ford.

I have to agree, my F-250 hasn't let me down yet.  My grandfather purchased it brand new in 1964.  It's tougher than nails and will pull the horns off a billy goat.


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« Reply #67 on: December 17, 2010, 07:46:11 PM »

I can't. I had a Ford truck. 1991 Ranger. Transmission took a crap at 70 MPH. Tranny had been rebuilt at 70,000 miles, failed again at 110,000. The A4LD is in no way a good transmission, and is commonly known to blow front main seals. It wouldn't lock up while cruising and it would lock up under load, the exact opposite of what it should do. 

It's a shame. I really liked that truck.
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« Reply #68 on: December 17, 2010, 09:30:59 PM »

Yeah, Ford auto transmissions scare me. If I got an F150 or Ranger it would have to be a manual, just for peace of mind.
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« Reply #69 on: December 17, 2010, 09:37:16 PM »

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« Reply #70 on: December 17, 2010, 09:45:45 PM »

I would be surprised if it wasn't a stick.

Let me be clear - I like Fords. They have made a massive turnaround recently both in quality and content under Mulally. But some of their older products were just plain junky. Like my transmission.
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« Reply #71 on: December 17, 2010, 09:47:27 PM »

As a general rule, older vehicles are much better built IME.  I mean how many 2010 F250s do you think will be driving around in 2056?

Ok I will  ontopic now.

I have one Honda... Sad  (and a serious itch to acquire more)
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« Reply #72 on: December 17, 2010, 09:54:38 PM »

 I mean how many 2010 F250s do you think will be driving around in 2056?
As many 46 year old Ford trucks driving around now?
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« Reply #73 on: December 17, 2010, 10:06:24 PM »

New cars are by far better built. They have tighter tolerances, better materials, and are vastly more capable. There is nothing older vehicles are better at, short of being repaired. But when spark plugs last over 100,000 miles versus 5,000, emphasis on repairability by the user kind of diminishes as a design goal. Lots of old cars have kept on going, but at what expense to the owner? If the engine has been replaced 6 times, as well as other items, it's not really the same vehicle.

The biggest problems I foresee are a lack of replacement parts and plastic degradation. And people's desire in general to keep them on the road.
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