Author Topic: NGC, Honda CB 750 Choppers World Meet Ferguson NC (Read 2108 times)

bobrebos · « **on:** May 25, 2021, 07:21:05 AM »

Im thinking of strapping a bag to the passenger seat, and riding 300 miles on my old 1971 CB 750 Honda Chopper , to the CB750 World Chopper meetup in Ferguson, North Carolina the end of June INSTEAD of going to the Italian Bike weekend at Two Wheels of Suches, in Suches Ga. I have no idea if my old chopper would make it the 300 miles one way....and then back....but what an adventure that would be!! Whoop Whoop!!!!!

JJ · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2021, 07:25:54 AM »

I think that would be an interesting event to attend and TAKE PHOTOS!!

QUOTE: I have no idea if my old chopper would make it the 300 miles one way....and then back....but what an adventure that would be!! Whoop Whoop!!!!!

Looking at your bike - 300 miles should be just fine...Just go easy on her, and you should make it OK!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2021, 07:55:10 AM »

DO IT !

Dusty

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2021, 07:57:20 AM »

Might be more comfortable if you trailer it to within about 30 miles

Go for it! and bring pics back.

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2021, 07:57:20 AM »

tazio · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2021, 07:58:12 AM »

Better than even money on the chopper making it.
But, I'd have to bet against your tush surviving the round trip. Lol
I DO like the way you think though, Bob!!

Ncdan · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2021, 08:05:06 AM »

Bob, if you decide to do this give me a shout out as you will be in my neck of the woods, it could be an interesting and successful adventure 👍

bobrebos · « **Reply #6 on:** May 25, 2021, 08:13:59 AM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on May 25, 2021, 07:57:20 AM

Might be more comfortable if you trailer it to within about 30 miles
Go for it! and bring pics back.

Yep, my butt would be sore!!!

bobrebos · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2021, 08:19:12 AM »

Quote from: Ncdan on May 25, 2021, 08:05:06 AM

Bob, if you decide to do this give me a shout out as you will be in my neck of the woods, it could be an interesting and successful adventure 👍

Where do you live again Dan?

TN Mark · « **Reply #8 on:** May 25, 2021, 10:23:06 AM »

That sounds like a wonderful trip Bob. And yea, takes lots of photos.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #9 on:** May 25, 2021, 10:52:55 AM »

Take the appropriate roads and work in enough rest stop time (with time to discuss the bike with admirers) and you should do fine. 300 miles at an average of 45 mph is under 7 hours in the saddle. Add in a 15 minute break every 90 minutes plus a lunch break and you have a 9 hour day. You could easily fit in more/longer breaks and still be riding in daylight.

tazio · « **Reply #10 on:** May 25, 2021, 11:22:07 AM »

Just a thought, take a riding buddy (or two) and rotate bikes every hour or so.
Hell, you could probably sell tickets for a chance to pilot that period piece of nostalgia !!

Stretch · « **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2021, 11:35:38 AM »

Oh, DEFINITELY DO IT!

Report back with LOTS of pics.

Those old fours were nothing if not reliable.
Clean the points, lube the chain, check the oil
and tires, and roll.

As others have said - you can ride and take a break
for 10-15 minutes every hour. Even if you took 2 days,
it would be a COOL trip!

-Stretch

guzzisteve · « **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2021, 12:44:13 PM »

Hey, Bob I would have someone drive a support vehicle just to ease the shear terror/disappointment that may happen. AND carry extra stuff.

bobrebos · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2021, 02:54:12 PM »

I fired her up today....one step closer to possibly running to the World Honda Chopper Get Together in June. Whoop Whoop. Shake down ride about 50 miles one way for a lunch run and see how she is running will be next.... Man Im crazy!! lol.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 25, 2021, 03:00:58 PM »

Just think of the ride as 30 ten mile jaunts , or 10 thirty mile jaunts , or 15 twenty mile jaunts , or... well anyway , you understand

Dusty

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #15 on:** May 25, 2021, 04:22:59 PM »

Quote from: bobrebos on May 25, 2021, 02:54:12 PM

I fired her up today....one step closer to possibly running to the World Honda Chopper Get Together in June. Whoop Whoop. Shake down ride about 50 miles one way for a lunch run and see how she is running will be next.... Man Im crazy!! lol.

Wish I was retired. I would load the Guzzi in the trailer and follow you. I would love to go see all those choppers and talk to the enthusiasts. You never know, one might have ended up in the trailer for the ride home. LOL!

Tom · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2021, 05:37:47 PM »

Air pressure in the rear tire?

bobrebos · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2021, 05:55:06 PM »

Quote from: Tom on May 25, 2021, 05:37:47 PM

Air pressure in the rear tire?

About 40psi if I remember correctly. Why??

Tom · « **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2021, 05:56:49 PM »

Run it lower. Hardtail right? The rear tire becomes part of the suspension. Your kidneys will love you for it.

bobrebos · « **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2021, 05:58:10 PM »

Quote from: Tom on May 25, 2021, 05:56:49 PM

Run it lower. Hardtail right? The rear tire becomes part of the suspension. Your kidneys will love you for it.

Dharma Bum · « **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2021, 08:16:16 PM »

The question is, do you have faith in the guy that built it.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #21 on:** May 25, 2021, 09:00:43 PM »

Quote from: Tom on May 25, 2021, 05:56:49 PM

Run it lower. Hardtail right? The rear tire becomes part of the suspension. Your kidneys will love you for it.

Bob's bike has a plunger frame I believe it is called.

There is a photo of it in this thread

https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=105457.60

and here.
https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=106365.0

and post #83 here.

https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=96409.60

Shorty · « **Reply #22 on:** May 25, 2021, 09:58:38 PM »

You are bound to meet some fascinating characters at a chopper event. Some of those guys built the bikes from scratch, the old timey way. Have fun!

bobrebos · « **Reply #23 on:** May 25, 2021, 11:11:11 PM »

Heres a picture of its rear end (I dont say that every day!) Its quite the setup. Not the most comfortable motorcycle (I have a 2010 Goldwing for comfort) but it is a hoot to ride in my opinion once you get used to it.

larrys · « **Reply #24 on:** May 26, 2021, 07:50:04 AM »

Amen Savior frame. About 2" of travel in the back. I would run 30PSI in the back tire.
Larry

Motormike · « **Reply #25 on:** May 26, 2021, 11:37:17 AM »

If you can take it, make it! TWOs can wait till next year.

bobrebos · « **Reply #26 on:** May 26, 2021, 12:28:08 PM »

My mistake....im running 32 psi in the back and 32 in front on the chopper. I had it written down. Which is a good thing as old as im getting. lol

Tom · « **Reply #27 on:** May 26, 2021, 01:21:48 PM »

Couldn't tell it was a Plunger frame from 1st pix. Lower air pressure in the rear tire would let the rear tire slow the rebound since you already have a spring on the frame. Try 25lb. Check the tire after doing sprints on the highway for condition. I had a hard tail and would run 15-20lb. The rear Continental tire was the suspension.

bobrebos · « **Reply #28 on:** May 26, 2021, 02:10:04 PM »

Quote from: Tom on May 26, 2021, 01:21:48 PM

Couldn't tell it was a Plunger frame from 1st pix. Lower air pressure in the rear tire would let the rear tire slow the rebound since you already have a spring on the frame. Try 25lb. Check the tire after doing sprints on the highway for condition. I had a hard tail and would run 15-20lb. The rear Continental tire was the suspension.

I worry about heat and the rear tire if i go to low of pressure......Cours e, like my wife says,,,i worry about everything!

Tom · « **Reply #29 on:** May 26, 2021, 02:40:39 PM »

Do 45" to 1 hour sprints. You should be okay.

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