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Spartacus
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Edited Date/Time 4/24/2015 5:48am
And committed to one of these rebuilt antiques. Should hopefully be here in a few weeks.

Nice. Simple. Fast.

No more radiators, hydraulic brakes or power valves for me.





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Myke 4/6/2015 2:41pm
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Very cool!
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nytsmaC 4/6/2015 2:46pm
4/6/2015 2:46pm
Nice! Powerband in every gear!
neverwasfastenuf 4/6/2015 2:54pm
4/6/2015 2:54pm
You have to love those yellow plate bikes!

Although I personally prefer the next two year models better.

Have fun, twist with moderation.
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reded 4/6/2015 2:54pm
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Couldn't have picked a better bike IMO. My dad had one that was like new for a few years during my late teens. Every time I rode it I was impressed with the entire package even though it was going on 10yrs old at the time.

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41NDT 4/6/2015 3:14pm
4/6/2015 3:14pm
Nice bike those something about that bike gives me wood
I thought you were going to say you kicked your lady to the curb
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newmann 4/6/2015 3:16pm
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Spartacus wrote:
And committed to one of these rebuilt antiques. Should hopefully be here in a few weeks. Nice. Simple. Fast. No more radiators, hydraulic brakes or power...
And committed to one of these rebuilt antiques. Should hopefully be here in a few weeks.

Nice. Simple. Fast.

No more radiators, hydraulic brakes or power valves for me.





Beast mode! Great choice.
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ridge 4/6/2015 4:52pm
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Hopefully a little closer to home?
Spartacus
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Spartacus 4/6/2015 4:53pm
4/6/2015 4:53pm
Only half way across the damm country.
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pacetruckdrvr 4/6/2015 4:54pm
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Very nice, I'd be afraid to scratch it.
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PRM31 4/6/2015 4:58pm
4/6/2015 4:58pm Edited Date/Time 4/6/2015 5:11pm
A beast! I raced one in 1983 as a 16 year old kid! I liked that bike, but once it got on the pipe, hang on.
Graybeard 4/6/2015 5:03pm
4/6/2015 5:03pm
VERY Nice! Release The Hounds!!!!
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Cygnus 4/6/2015 5:04pm
4/6/2015 5:04pm
Looks like a widow maker. Be safe with those drum brakes. I am gonna stick with modern bikes.
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mx836 4/6/2015 5:11pm
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That thing would be a dust collector in my spare room. Too nice to ride. Wouldn't want to lose it's value or rebuild it again.
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Spartacus 4/6/2015 5:14pm
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Bike shown for educational purposes only.

I'm getting a rebuilt one not the one pictured. Unfortunately..
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Tumblin 4/6/2015 5:16pm
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Cygnus wrote:
Looks like a widow maker. Be safe with those drum brakes. I am gonna stick with modern bikes.
I loved my 83, certainly one of my all time favorites. That bike handles so well and with that sweet pulling 480 it would still be a good bike today, if....you like mushy soft suspension and brakes. That twin caliper front drum will work, but only with careful maintenance and tuning.
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Cygnus 4/6/2015 5:18pm
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Cygnus wrote:
Looks like a widow maker. Be safe with those drum brakes. I am gonna stick with modern bikes.
Tumblin wrote:
I loved my 83, certainly one of my all time favorites. That bike handles so well and with that sweet pulling 480 it would still be...
I loved my 83, certainly one of my all time favorites. That bike handles so well and with that sweet pulling 480 it would still be a good bike today, if....you like mushy soft suspension and brakes. That twin caliper front drum will work, but only with careful maintenance and tuning.
I had a KX420 and that thing was a beast also. I always had fun on it though. Until it air leaked through a crack in the intake and I was spit off while road racing it and got all tore up.
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Spartacus 4/6/2015 5:44pm
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Being 57 I'm pretty use to dirt bikes with brakes that didn't work.

I won't even ride it until the suspension revolved/sprung.
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newmann 4/6/2015 5:46pm
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Is your deal already made? I know where a pretty nice one is close to me here in Texas. And I know how to build a crate for cheap shipping.

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ATKpilot99 4/6/2015 5:55pm
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Cool bike ! I've decided to go evo also but still looking for a bike. I may go twin shock though. There's a decent looking 1980 CR 250 near me but the guy won't budge off of $1500 and he says one of the shocks leak but it runs good. I may still go take a look at it.
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Grew rIde
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2smoker 4/6/2015 5:59pm
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Man I love old Honda open classes! I had one of these back in '84. Somehow, I talked my dad into getting it for me. I was 14 at the time and weighed 135 lbs. That bike hauled with my skinny ass on it.

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moto543 4/6/2015 6:11pm
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SWEET!!!! I have an '82 and LOVE IT! One piece of advice - they're rattle traps. Watch the nuts and bolts, I've lost my kick starter at the starting line (that makes it hard to start when you stall it during a race) and other misc. nuts and bolts while riding. Have fun, you're gonna love it!
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Redrcr34 4/6/2015 6:26pm
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Sweet...
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The Sneak 4/6/2015 6:29pm
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So what's the deal? Do you go Race Tech emulators on the stock forks or go with 87 forks / internals?
What's the trick current shock setup for it?

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the_wood109 4/6/2015 6:30pm
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Damn, my heart only pumps blood. I feel so inadequate.
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roost251 4/6/2015 6:41pm
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Sweet. I picked up a 83 cr 480 also. I am only going to use the engine, so if you may need a part from a roller I may have it.
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enketchum 4/6/2015 6:46pm
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what's that thing in the front wheel? Where is the brake?
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Spartacus wrote:
And committed to one of these rebuilt antiques. Should hopefully be here in a few weeks. Nice. Simple. Fast. No more radiators, hydraulic brakes or power...
And committed to one of these rebuilt antiques. Should hopefully be here in a few weeks.

Nice. Simple. Fast.

No more radiators, hydraulic brakes or power valves for me.





Remember I am only 72 miles SE of you. I'll be happy to be the guinea pig and get it muddy for you. Cool Cool
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Spartacus 4/6/2015 7:04pm
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You're probably still under 2' of snow while here in the banana belt were totally snow free but the mud is impressive!
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Racerx930 4/6/2015 7:46pm
4/6/2015 7:46pm
I raced one last year in the 500 expert class at Diamond Dons, I can't remember the last time I had that much fun.

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