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General Discussion / Re: Husqvarna Norden 901

« Last post by Guzzistajohn on January 13, 2025, 09:23:15 AM »

All the "cool cat's" ride dual sport! Have fun! 

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 75/5 restoration evaluation

« Last post by SIR REAL ED on January 13, 2025, 07:46:03 AM »

Jeez that looks nice. No one seems to bother casting nice shapes anymore…

Isn't that the truth?

My Dad's shop had a drill press from about the 1920's.  The frame was beautifully curved, sculptured, artistic casting, complete with raised images of roses that weighed over a ton.  Mechanical feed, electric motor that weighed about 300 pounds, spinning about 180 rpm......  You could put a pencil in the chuck and it would push that pencil thru a 1/2" thick steel plate.

A very different era in terms of pride and craftsmanship!!!

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General Discussion / Re: Brrrrr winter. Whatcha working on ?

« Last post by SIR REAL ED on January 13, 2025, 07:37:02 AM »

our big snow hits tomorrow but I have got the engine swap and body work done on the Cali conversion. Some fab work left but here it is in its current state

Great looking bike!  Are those tubeless rims?

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 75/5 restoration evaluation

« Last post by Huzo on January 13, 2025, 03:16:12 AM »

Wheel and gear box done.  Going to slip on tire I just pulled from my V7. Now motor goes on the bench...

Jeez that looks nice. No one seems to bother casting nice shapes anymore…

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 75/5 restoration evaluation

« Last post by Huzo on January 13, 2025, 03:13:46 AM »

That picture is im-freaking-pressive!  I salute your ingenuity and Redneckness!

I'm even a bit envious!!

Someone raised you right my Brother!

Carry on with pride!!

I join the line of people who salute your tenacity. Did you make a conscious decision not to have a threaded puller adaptation to extract the piston ?

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General Discussion / Re: NGC...My Electric '66 Vespa

« Last post by jrt on January 12, 2025, 08:20:27 PM »

This is pretty cool- I'm glad you posted it here!  I had a '64 for a short time, but a guy offered me 2X what I bought it for so I sold it.  I think that's the only bike I have ever made money on.  Had I kept it- I would be doing this conversion as well.  Enjoy!

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General Discussion / Re: NGC...My Electric '66 Vespa

« Last post by Huzo on January 12, 2025, 06:44:56 PM »

Don't act surprised Huzo!!

Shirley, you know a few people who are wealth(s) of knowledge(s) who you would not recommend.....

If not, I could introduce you to some.....

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 75/5 restoration evaluation

« Last post by SIR REAL ED on January 12, 2025, 06:43:41 PM »

That picture is im-freaking-pressive!  I salute your ingenuity and Redneckness!

I'm even a bit envious!!

Someone raised you right my Brother!

Carry on with pride!!

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General Discussion / Re: Record price for a V50?

« Last post by SIR REAL ED on January 12, 2025, 06:34:40 PM »

I think BaT like all the tobacco/vape shops around here are money laundering fronts.

I believe that you are correct.  The same with the art world, book advances, and lecture speaking fees.  A friend who dabbles in the world of high price auctions says that all sorts of "funny business" is common!

Then again, maybe the buyer earns several hundred dollars per hour, and convenience is more important than cost.  That might only be a day's pay for someone.

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General Discussion / Re: NGC...My Electric '66 Vespa

« Last post by SIR REAL ED on January 12, 2025, 06:26:43 PM »

They are a wealth of knowledge, so why can’t you recommend them ?

Don't act surprised Huzo!!

Shirley, you know a few people who are wealth(s) of knowledge(s) who you would not recommend.....

If not, I could introduce you to some.....