k75s
Likes "Whizzy" Brakes
Here is my 1978 R80/7, photo taken in 1978. No longer have (since 1983), but wish I still did of course.
Can send more photos if you need for reference.
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Can send more photos if you need for reference.
ORexpat
Old . . and . . Slow
Another Winter Ride in the PNW
It's been cool up here, though the rains and the wind seem to be temporarily off stage.
Lots of fog this morning. I wanted to ride, and I wanted to go to the gym, so I just waited until the temps were above freezing and combined the two. Interestingly, as I went through security at the entrance to the Naval base near home, the guard mentioned that there'd been a couple of car crashes this morning on the frosty roads. Nice of him, friendly guy, he was just letting me know.
In front of the base gym; the sign at one point said "Motorcycles Only." I'm thinking the defense budget's too stretched for a new sign . . .
Still pretty foggy though.
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Afterwards I took a slightly longer way home; stopped by Trident Lake, one of the base recreation areas. Sunny now, and quite pleasant. When I got home the thermometer read about 42 or so. Plumb tropical. But better than being buried in snow like some folks on the forum!
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It's been cool up here, though the rains and the wind seem to be temporarily off stage.
Lots of fog this morning. I wanted to ride, and I wanted to go to the gym, so I just waited until the temps were above freezing and combined the two. Interestingly, as I went through security at the entrance to the Naval base near home, the guard mentioned that there'd been a couple of car crashes this morning on the frosty roads. Nice of him, friendly guy, he was just letting me know.
In front of the base gym; the sign at one point said "Motorcycles Only." I'm thinking the defense budget's too stretched for a new sign . . .
Still pretty foggy though.
Afterwards I took a slightly longer way home; stopped by Trident Lake, one of the base recreation areas. Sunny now, and quite pleasant. When I got home the thermometer read about 42 or so. Plumb tropical. But better than being buried in snow like some folks on the forum!
It's been cool up here, though the rains and the wind seem to be temporarily off stage.
Lots of fog this morning. I wanted to ride, and I wanted to go to the gym, so I just waited until the temps were above freezing and combined the two. Interestingly, as I went through security at the entrance to the Naval base near home, the guard mentioned that there'd been a couple of car crashes this morning on the frosty roads. Nice of him, friendly guy, he was just letting me know.
In front of the base gym; the sign at one point said "Motorcycles Only." I'm thinking the defense budget's too stretched for a new sign . . .
Still pretty foggy though.
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Afterwards I took a slightly longer way home; stopped by Trident Lake, one of the base recreation areas. Sunny now, and quite pleasant. When I got home the thermometer read about 42 or so. Plumb tropical. But better than being buried in snow like some folks on the forum!
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love it! Very cool look.
godfather
New member
rangerreece
RangerReece
Still my hero!
rangerreece
RangerReece
I would have reposioned the bike so the power lines were not in view, got the camera lower and used a flash to fill in the details of that beautiful bike, but that's just me. You sir are living the dream.
evojet
New member
evojet
New member
Thank you. I'll take some better pictures with a proper camera soon.
Here is one with better lighting.
rangerreece
RangerReece
Awesome sauce.
I really like your 1978 R80! Here's my '75 R90/6...
So, my son and I rebuilt this one back in 2008 - "Father/Son Winter Project" an article in the MOA rag. It was dropped on I-25 in 2009, we rebuilt it again. Its just had the 32mm Bings rebuilt as a joint project/Christmas present for my son. Just had it out today after synching the carbs with the TwinMax. Its got the gusseted swing arm, adjustable rear shocks, lightened/balanced flywheel, electronic ignition, dual sparked, Progressive springs, beefed-up front fork bracket, added dual front disk/caliper set, Lester wheels from the era, and a bunch of other stuff too lengthy to write up. Fun scooter, as is...
Thank you. I'll take some better pictures with a proper camera soon.
Here is one with better lighting.
So, my son and I rebuilt this one back in 2008 - "Father/Son Winter Project" an article in the MOA rag. It was dropped on I-25 in 2009, we rebuilt it again. Its just had the 32mm Bings rebuilt as a joint project/Christmas present for my son. Just had it out today after synching the carbs with the TwinMax. Its got the gusseted swing arm, adjustable rear shocks, lightened/balanced flywheel, electronic ignition, dual sparked, Progressive springs, beefed-up front fork bracket, added dual front disk/caliper set, Lester wheels from the era, and a bunch of other stuff too lengthy to write up. Fun scooter, as is...
Thank you. I'll take some better pictures with a proper camera soon.
Here is one with better lighting.
That is a nice look , I too am liking that exhaust system
