Follow along as I make DIY modifications to my custom built vintage 1971 Honda CB750 cafe racer motorcycle in my garage. I frequently take the bikes out for test rides after making changes, so I will make a motovlog when appropriate. I will also be riding my 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 and my wife's Suzuki TU250X and 1969 Honda CL350 scrambler.
I also go to events such as bike nights and motorcycle shows that feature classic and modern classics such as scramblers, bobbers, cafe racers and choppers. Some key events include: The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, the Garage Brewed Moto Show, Fuel Cleveland, and others.
I've been riding motorcycles for over 30 years, and have owned and ridden many different brands: Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Harley Davidson, Ducati and Triumph.
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for a similar price, the energica has a larger battery (more capacity) and is much much faster than the already fast zero sr. and the energica is chain driven. what surprised me the most about test riding the energica (at pro italia in glendale, ca) is that it is chain driven, and somehow, the chain does not make any noticeable nor distracting sound. many individuals that have installed chains (chain kit conversion) on the zero electric motorcycle have stated that the chain is extremely noisy. for every reason that matters the most, i like the energica, which is priced around 24,000 if i recall correctly. which is similar to the zero. i am also looking for a fuel powered motorcycle, for those longer rides as well. although, as an experiment, and for this channel, i would love to install a micro turbine generator (making this motorcycle a series hybrid) onto the 2016 Zero SR, and extend the range to some degree of measurability =)
Beautiful bike you got there. I love the CL350. I have two project 1968 CL350s I’m going to restore (one day). I love that pannier/bag you got. Do you have the link to where I can get one? Thank you.
I agree. In fact, I dropped a bike not long after this video because I was moving it around in the garage wearing sandals and I accidentally kicked something. It was physically painful but also hard to see a bike laying on the ground because of my stupidity.
Maybe just don't lug it? There are plots/charts that show torque and HP, most little engines need to be revved. Nice to be honest about it being a waist of money and time. Have you deleted the 2nd throttle valve? Thanks for a good vid!
i have the same exact bike with the same exhaust, is it possible to use this stand to do rear tire changes as well or its only for chain maintenance, etc.
My older brother and I bought this same exact bikes in 1970. The previous owner had I stalled some Bates aftermarket exhaust pipes which gave it a beautiful sound. I’d like to have one again!
I got my husband a replacement tire for his motorcycle (Triumph Thruxton). He planned to just do it himself this time, and we replaced the tire with the same as was coming off....low and behold it had an inner tube. He has been using tubeless tires, and says from the day he bought it new. When he found it had a tube he decided he should change the tube. In my research the spoked rims mean, tubed tires only, not tubeless. Did your bike come with tubed tubeless tires? They supposedly will get hot if you use tires made to not have a tube with a tube!
What top speed do you have? I just got this bike used for my girlfriend and I was surprised that it was hitting 85mph on the highway no problem. I’m wondering if it the one we got has had some mods. It looks completely stock though
Top speed? No idea, but it actually cruises quite well on back country roads. This isn’t a bike we take on the freeway, so we’ve probably never had it over 70.
has anyone ever tried a 17 tooth countershaft sprocket? I wonder if the engine will pull it in top gear. I wonder if there is enough room under the counter shaft sprocket cover for a larger chain/sprocket diameter.One thing about going to a little more teeth/larger countershaft sprocket. Your chain will last about 20% longer, Just by going up one tooth in diameter, because there are more teeth/more links in the chain sharing the load.. I worked in a kawasaki/Suzuki/Honda shop in the early 80s. Kawasaki had just come out with their GPZ line of bikes. The magazines all did road tests and always made a big deal over the fastest quarter mile bikes. I remember that Kawasaki sort of cheated by putting I think it was a 13 tooth countershaft sprocket on their GPC 750 to get the quickest quarter-mile times. The result of that was, peoples chains weren’t lasting 10,000 miles. A more responsible from an engineering standpoint size sprocket would have been a 16 or 17 tooth countershaft sprocket. When you have a 13 tooth countershaft sprocket on your bike, only about 1 1/2 teeth are doing all the work of pulling. That’s a lot of strain on just two maybe three links of your chain. Whereas, if you have a 17 tooth sprocket, you’ve got about six teeth doing the sharing of that load and your chain and sprocket’s will last much much longer..
Could be. But nevertheless, Zero should know better by now. There is a lot of new competition in the market space these days. If they’re not careful they’ll be left sitting along the side of the road.
I just bought and am fixing up a 72 CL350. Did the saddle bag come with the bike or did you buy it? Do you know which bag that is. I have been looking for something for my scrambler
I'm 5'11" 245 lbs so you're obviously guessing I wish the tu250x came in a 350, since it doesn't, how about adding two teeth to the front sprocket, two teeth to the rear sprocket, & swap out the 18-in wheels for 19" or 20", plus a big bore kit, to maybe give it the horsepower of a 300?
I'm a 1996 TUX Legend Super Classic owner. Had it 9 months first small bike and have given up on my other bikes for my TUX. I love your philosophy of making things work to make it yours. I'm running gpxr musarri racing silencers. Iv eliminated the cross section and running twin system from the headers. baffles removed Sounds fantastic. I love the twin port single thumpers. Ride safe.
Had a new one back in 68. Went down the Altimont in Ca. and hit 110 then the front wheel started shimming. Scary but I got it back under control and rode it for tears.
Zeta Chan Woodcraft makes different adapters that would probably work. They also have a dedicated front triple tree stand. www.woodcraft-cfm.com/category/tools-equipment/stands-accessories
Love my 2014 SR. ASK was great with getting me the parts with the rebuild - I bought it as a salvaged wreck. Haven't had an issue with the skinnier belt (yet). Yeah, maybe don't thrash it on crap roads. The area around Ask is horrible. With that much instantaneous load, static loading on the belt when the rear wheels hops is significant.
Moto Cafe it’s expensive because it’s a novel application of an emerging technology. Some of the best battery tech in the biz and high end brake and suspension aren’t cheap. Think of it as a Tesla, not a Nissan Leaf. Early adopters are willing to take on some risk and expense to show the market that investing in electric is worth it.
Do you think $400 is a good deal for a one of these. Been sitting in a barn for years has compression and no spark. Body wise everything is pretty much there.
1911CockedandLocked Hard to say without seeing it, but most likely yes. It’s probably worth at least that in parts. If it has a title, it’s definitely worth more than that. There are so many variables including where you are located. Personally, I would grab it up and go for it!
