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Message started by bobo383 on 06/26/05 at 13:00:00

Title: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by bobo383 on 06/26/05 at 13:00:00

I sold all four of my bikes this week (got an insane amount of money for the '98 Savage), and then I bought this here '95 CB1000 Honda:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/bobo383/cb1000.jpg

This is the best bike for riding double I have ever owned. I also tried to get a non-running 500 Ninja, but the guy would not take my low-ball offer on it.

I'm looking for another basket case / not running / distress sale bike, if you have one near Texas let me know.

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by shawn_b on 06/26/05 at 13:08:19

cool bike ;)i like sport bikes i am afraid of death :'(
living is sooooooo over rated :-[

shawn

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by WD on 06/26/05 at 14:22:40

Nice ride. Dual disc front, single disc rear, chain driven, oil-cooled...

There's definitely something to be said for trying other rides from time to time. I got a feeling you'll buy another Savage though eventually...two wheeled heroin for sure... ::)

Have fun. Watch for sand in the twisties. ;)
-WD

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by Paladin on 06/26/05 at 16:02:33

bobo383 wrote:

I....This is the best bike for riding double I have ever owned. ...

Maybeso, but I would make an interesting single-seat bobber:
http://savage.andruschak.net/FTP/cb1000bobber.jpg

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by Red_Wine on 06/27/05 at 14:13:40

We can only be friends if you ride, no matter what type of iron horse you ride.

RW

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by bobo383 on 06/27/05 at 19:35:00

Does an aluminum horse count? About 100 aluminum horses?

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by sluggo on 06/27/05 at 20:31:02

bobo, i've heard the "can we just be friends" before, ya know, it just doesnt ever seem to work out. yes sometimes theres some for "old times sake" sin involved, yet someone always feels cheated in the end. it's better to get a savage as a "mistress" then hey your still one of the gang having never really left. ::)

glad ya enjoy the new ride, it's always exciting to hear someone find a machine they really love to ride.

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by GITARZAN on 06/27/05 at 20:47:57

Cram it, Sluggo. >:(

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by GITARZAN on 06/27/05 at 20:48:34

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by sluggo on 06/27/05 at 21:07:10

GITARZAN wrote:

oh, yes, it always comes to that. ;D

come on i did mention you get to be married and keep this mistress. ;)

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by lancer on 06/28/05 at 20:53:59

Are you sure you are going to know how to act on that bike with too many cylinders?

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by GITARZAN on 06/29/05 at 09:11:52

lancer wrote:

Are you sure you are going to know how to act on that bike with too many cylinders?

You act just like you do on a Savage. Just faster.

;D

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by bobo383 on 06/29/05 at 19:11:47

I'm on the lookout for a mistress Savage, or savage mistress - no wait, I married one of those.

I passed on the one on ebay for $395, the one with the holy piston. Probably should have picked it up. A mistress don't get much cheaper than that. However my first Savage was at least running when I got it for $600.

Maybe I could pick it up, rent an apartment for it, and visit it on the side.

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by lancer on 06/30/05 at 05:13:19

I was looking at that one myself, thought I could use it to do some testing on head work, a lot bigger piston, maybe try my hand at modifying the frame a little. I was really wanting to try to put a 100mm piston from a DR 650 (overbore size for it that I say listed somewhere) which would take the Savage up to almost 800. The problem seemed to be with the cylinder...would there be enough room for that large of a liner to fit in it? I had emailed a couple of engine builders a while back who were willing to give it a shot. That would be a fun bike if it were doable.

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by klx650sm2002 on 06/30/05 at 07:40:29

DR 750/800 are 105mm standard?

Clive W :D

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by Greg_650 on 06/30/05 at 08:14:19

Sure, we can still be friends....but we know that you'll be cheating anyway. It won't be long and all your attentions will be given to some other biker site, like....

BARF (http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84000)

...and we know how it goes. We won't have as much in common and you'll become bored with us. We know...you gotta do what you gotta do :)

Ride Safe, Bobo.

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by bobo383 on 07/01/05 at 20:35:46

Nothing's out there for the big One (cb1000)Very few sites have the technical expertise that this one does, and few bikes have the rabid following as the Savage (though Suzuki GS is good). I like it here, and another Savage will come along shortly. Then I get to start over.

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by Greg_650 on 07/02/05 at 06:24:02

bobo383 wrote:

Which one was the 6 cylinder? CBX 1000? Now, that one would certainly have a cult following. I always loved to just look at that one even though I heard that to sync the carbs was a bit tedious.

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by WD on 07/02/05 at 07:16:18

Inline 6, right? CBX 1000 Honda, KZ1300 Kawasaki.
-WD

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by Greg_650 on 07/02/05 at 07:21:52

WD wrote:

Inline 6, right? CBX 1000 Honda, KZ1300 Kawasaki.
-WD

Yea, I know the KAW, but to look at the naked CBX was just plain stimulating 8)

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by WD on 07/02/05 at 07:49:26

You should see the KZ1300 CHOPPER that lives in the area... bikegasm... 6061-T651 aluminum frame, stainless micro fenders, open headers, coffin tank built off the original tank pan, 21 inch apehangers, FLH-P sprung solo seat... :o :o :o 8) The epitome of a 1970s "Cheesy chopper", the bikes that are cartoon carictures of what they were intended to be. My BIKE has bike envy... :-[
-WD

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by Greg_650 on 07/02/05 at 07:56:50

WD wrote:

I don't think that I've seen a 1300 without a fairing....sounds really perky 8)

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by bobo383 on 07/10/05 at 17:21:27

I picked up a rough 88 Savage in Mississippi on my way back from Florida - Purple, with a hole in the piston. The man was about to load it into a bike trailer to weigh it down for the hurricane. As soon as I find my camera in the Suburban I'll take a pic.

I never rode long distance before - man that will put you right to sleep if you don't look out. 250 miles or so is all I wanted of that. It's a good thing you have to stop every 100 - 140 miles to fuel up anyway.

GREG -- is that your Savage in the picture below your posts? Man, that looks good. What pipe is that?

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by klx650sm2002 on 07/11/05 at 05:20:03

Raask I think, very nice.

Clive W :D

Title: Re: Maybe we can just be friends
Post by PerrydaSavage on 07/11/05 at 06:34:27

Yup Greg, your bobbed Savage looks really nice! Love the straight pipe and the flat black engine cases! That tool roll mounted below the engine guards is very unique too ... just might have to copy that if ya don't mind!