Alien
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« on: February 21, 2024, 07:59:05 PM » |
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Hi All, The restoration of my Scrambler has begun in earnest with the disassembly and engine removal havine been completed today. (yes, my back hurts). Retirement is going to be fun! https://youtu.be/5qOx7cSnaxk?si=zT4m1yE987-R-g6dRide Safe, Alien |
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Jersey mike
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« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2024, 06:24:34 AM » |
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Looks like it’s going to be quite the process and your back holds out. Good luck and hope it comes out great.  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2024, 06:38:50 AM » |
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We had a wild guy in HS with a 305 Super Hawk. Had some really loud megaphone exhaust and pissed off all the school authorities. He later traded up to a Sportster with straight pipes.  Wasn't the only difference between the standard and scrambler upraised pipes (to burn your leg)? |
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« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2024, 07:06:16 AM » |
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Scramblers were considered trail bikes (packed trails), not dirt bikes, therefore the raised pipes. They also had a different tooth or three on the rear sprocket. They were found with courser tread on the tires , front and rear.
Lots of other differences including a taller front tire and handle bars on the later CL's.
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Alien
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« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2024, 10:40:45 AM » |
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I'm still learning about these bikes. Getting the engine out the way that I did was stupid. When I had my CB750, I just laid the bike over on some furniture pads on the garage floor, unbolted the engine and lifted the frame off of it. That would have been the right thing to do here also. My head thinks I'm still 17 but my back knows better!
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« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2024, 02:00:45 PM » |
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Very interesting. Great watching your video. Keep us updated.
I can take anything apart.....just cant put it back together.
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« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2024, 07:14:00 PM » |
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The exhaust I say is not a Scrambler exhaust. The designation Scrambler had a high rise dual exhaust on the right side. It was a real thigh burner for the girlfriend. I had one for several years.
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« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2024, 07:27:53 PM » |
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Those pipes you removed looked a bit like those you'd se on an English vertical twin. My Brother had a 66 305 Scrambler that I actually got to ride. Quite peppy for the day with ONLY 305 CCs! Yuppers the one on yer lift table DO bring back some very fond memories. RIDE SAFE.
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2024, 07:30:33 PM » |
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The exhaust I say is not a Scrambler exhaust. The designation Scrambler had a high rise dual exhaust on the right side. It was a real thigh burner for the girlfriend. I had one for several years.
da prez
I dated a Gal and most likely to this day should She Still be alive had two burn scars on the inside of a very nice thigh! Well the Whole package with her was NICE! RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2024, 04:48:35 AM » |
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Here’s my 1971 SL125. I bought this bike last year with 1800 miles on it. It sat for at least 20 years. So it just needed a good cleaning. It’s all original paint. Runs great up till 50 mph. It has 12HP and I use every one of them.  |
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« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2024, 06:53:24 AM » |
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My older cousin bought the same 305 brand new.
The last time we talked, which unfortunately was at his Mom's funeral, he told me he just sold it for $1800.00.
I wish I had known. It was probably mint.
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