capev86 wrote:doesn't look like i will have my k wagon ready this year, but hopefully next as money prospects are looking better with the new job! probably be rolling to bonny eagle on my latest acquisition: 1981 Honda GL500 Silverwing. it basically a cx500 masquerading as a goldwing. it is the non interstate model without the fairing (i like an open front end) and all the gear, but i have a dual dic brake front end and saddlebags (matching color and pinstripe) from a silverwing interstate in the works. maybe some day i will put the rear disc brake from a cx500 turbo on it too, i've seen it done. but for now it will be a nice cruiser - smooth, liquid cooled and a shaft drive system....just a matter of cleaning up the chrome, changing fluids and some tuning....but a REALLY nice buy for $50. i just can't help tweaking a vehicle, even if it is a motorcycle.
my other ride, a 72 honda cb350 has racing air filters hidden under the stock side covers, the cyl head ported and polished w/ backcut valves along with a rebore job, and a custom (and very expensive) electronic ignition conversion system from a company that races these bikes. but its a bit snug and underpowered for long trips with my girlfriend (but sooooo much fun). the saddlebags will allow us to bring rain gear and warm weather change of clothes while we are at events like bonny eagle and bike week in laconia, nh. ah....the joys of a weekday job...i can now look forward to car shows instead of only dreaming about them!
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