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I purchased two bikes about a year and a half ago with the intention of having them converted to cafe style bikes for reconditioning and resale. The first one I gave to the motorcycle mechanic I used in the 1960's-1980's. He is eighty now but is still a top notch mechanic and machinist. I think he really enjoyed working on this and I am certainly pleased with the result, which I picked up today and drove home in the drizzle: http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/wholeleftside.jpg It started life as a 1982 Suzuki GS450Tz which I bought from Dennis (im faster). I suppose I should have taken photos of the bike then--maybe he has old photos he can post. It got low bars, a much simplified tail section with solo seat http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/bars.jpg My friend made a number of pieces, such as these side covers made of diamond plate: http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/sidecover.jpg A lot of bodywork was removed, such as the front fender. http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/frontfork.jpg Wheel Medic did a great job salvaging the pitted wheels: http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/frontwheel.jpg http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/muffler.jpg Kevin Clifford did a great job painting the tail section, tank, and side covers: http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/rear.jpg Numerous new parts included bar-end mirrors, shocks, seat, tires, chain, sprocket, turn signals, exhaust and fairing. http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/mirror.jpg I like the chrome and black look, although I realize it's not for everyone. I wanted the look of old classy, but well-used and with a bit of rust showing. I wanted to avoid the matte black/exhaust tape/torn seat look, though. http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/chainguard.jpg I asked him to fully service and tune the bike and rebuild and synch the carbs. The thing has a great growl and wants to run wild. It's hard for me to believe it's just a 450. Considering the requests I made of my old friend, I think he delivered a great bike. Despite keeping the Ducati, I don't see me following through with selling this. It's just too fun. http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/last.jpg

Glad to see you're officially coming amigo!

Fuel is the only real expence(it should be in the $80-$85 per person range), the hookers all work for me:lol:....the spot is yours if you wanna commit..ive got one more lurker via PM's that might have the 4th spot..josh and i weree talking about leaving very early on that thursday but we can adapt to everyones needs

Sent a check of $30 today, Will that do all we need ?

TallOne. Looks like I need a ride. Will chip in on fuel and prostitutes.

Hey, thanks Brett! It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife yesterday. I appreciate the review, and I'm glad you liked the result.

Lol

I just wanted to point this out for others out there that don't know about it. It doesn't seem like it is common knowledge for everyone. They can be found in the moving packet at the post office if you just go in asking for it. Also we have found it works online also on Lowes.com. Happy Shopping! http://www.lowes.com/cd_Coupon+Registration_253641591_

Picked this up from on Google+ from a guy in Illinois: A website that collects all the bikes for sale all over the internet and puts them all in one place. So far it's only dirt bikes and dual sport though. We'll see how this works out. Might be a way to find cheap pit bikes. http://www.bikefinds.com/

DucRx.... Hit him up. If we keep him busy .... We can keep him off the road and the world will be a much safer place.

send Razorramo15 a pm, he may be able to help you out