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04-23-2014, 02:24 PM
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Posted By lenn

Re: 1970 TURBO Classic Mini Manual RHD - $14k OBO - Long Island, NY

Thanks for the interest and bumps!

Probably should've took the photo after the work was done...
The heater unit under the dash was removed for maintenance, so it was spaghetti everywhere. How it...
04-22-2014, 05:36 AM
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Posted By lenn

Re: 1970 TURBO Classic Mini Manual RHD - $14k OBO - Long Island, NY

I managed to get 4 of us around town a few years ago. I don't think my buddies could tolerate being in that car for more than 20 minutes at a time, lol.



Yep, the price range is really wide on...
04-21-2014, 04:56 AM
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Posted By lenn

Icon3 1970 TURBO Classic Mini Manual RHD - $14k OBO - Long Island, NY

I bought this car in 2008 with 93,500 miles on the odometer, it currently reads 103,000 miles. We recently had our first child and mini is the least practical vehicle to drive for many reasons.
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08-26-2012, 06:34 PM
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Posted By lenn

Re: 1985 Mercedes 190e (w201) 16 valve Cosworth Real Eurospec - 165k mi

SOLD!!!!!

Thanks for the interest everyone, the car is on its way to a great home!
:beer::beer::beer::beer:
08-15-2012, 09:05 AM
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Posted By lenn

Re: 1985 Mercedes 190e (w201) 16 valve Cosworth Real Eurospec - 165k mi

Open to trades!

4 door sports sedans or a pickup truck will do nicely. Must be within the past 10 years, must have a manual transmission. Needs to be a complete running car with clean title. I...
08-15-2012, 06:54 AM
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Posted By lenn

Icon3 1985 Mercedes 190e (w201) 16 valve Cosworth Real Eurospec - 165k mi

FOR SALE ($6,000) OR FOR TRADE (DETAILS BELOW)

1.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QiRdrF4CyUM/TtHHcQF430I/AAAAAAAADkY/hPjk2MJ79xM/s400/IMG_9983.jpg

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10-22-2011, 02:07 PM
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Views: 21,509
Posted By lenn

Re: Anyone like the cafe? (78 CB550)

Picture from today.

https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6270624536_016581537e.jpg
Just about done by LenWong, on Flickr

I've been thinking about it for a while and just started looking for a...
10-10-2011, 04:08 PM
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Posted By lenn

Re: Anyone like the cafe? (78 CB550)

Thanks for the comments! I ended up going with mixed set. I went with an older CBR shifter with a bit of home depot hardware for the shift linkage. I haven't figured out the brake linkage yet, but...
09-13-2011, 11:35 AM
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Posted By lenn

Re: Anyone like the cafe? (78 CB550)

Almost another year again, I figure I'd update with more progress on the cafe. I have finally installed a set of clip-ons and pieced together rearsets. The rearsets required me to remove the...
12-14-2010, 04:44 AM
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Posted By lenn

Re: Anyone like the cafe? (78 CB550)

It has been another year now. For anyone that's curious, I've made some more changes to the bike, mainly hid the battery and small amount of electronics to eliminate the side pannels. I'll be...
01-19-2010, 04:11 AM
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Posted By lenn

Re: My 79 CB650 Cafe Racer

Great looking cafe! What shocks/springs are those? I've been looking for a pair.... I need to get the rear up.
12-19-2009, 06:18 PM
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Posted By lenn

Re: Anyone like the cafe? (78 CB550)

soft suspension, wooden brakes, sore back

Lots of fun otherwise :D
10-30-2009, 10:35 AM
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Posted By lenn

Re: Anyone like the cafe? (78 CB550)

Its been a year or two down the line... not too many changes. New tires, chain, sprocket, plugs, wires, points, heat wrapped pipes:

1...
Forum: For Sale
04-15-2008, 07:46 AM
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Posted By lenn

PM'd (need pictures), thanks!

PM'd (need pictures), thanks!
02-13-2008, 03:08 PM
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Posted By lenn

I think i posted these somewhere else, but its a...

I think i posted these somewhere else, but its a 1978 CB550.

I might need help sourcing tires and front suspension (the forks are relatively no good anymore, and click when 'bounced').
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10-24-2007, 05:49 PM
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Posted By lenn

Interested... but I was looking to get a hayabusa...

Interested... but I was looking to get a hayabusa for my first bike instead...

This motorcycling thing is like riding a bicycle right?
10-12-2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,726
Posted By lenn

I posted this in another honda forum: All...

I posted this in another honda forum:

All you have to do is go to radio shack and pick up a 2 pack of 7 - 10ohm, 12watt resistors. $2 for a pair.

Wire the resistor in parallel to the existing...
10-09-2007, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 893
Posted By lenn

The thing looks great, congrats on the purchase! ...

The thing looks great, congrats on the purchase!

I run Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5w-40 (blue jug) in my 1978 CB550 with no clutch slipping issues or leaks.
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09-28-2007, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,467
Posted By lenn

I have a 78 550, it will be fine on the highway,...

I have a 78 550, it will be fine on the highway, although the way it is geared, it cruises at 70MPH at around 5700-6000RPM, with the aftermarket pipes, it just screams bloody murder the whole way,...
09-28-2007, 01:02 PM
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Views: 1,329
Posted By lenn

congrats, great choice for your first bike :D

congrats, great choice for your first bike :D
09-05-2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,746
Posted By lenn

Thanks for sharing those! I love how the third...

Thanks for sharing those! I love how the third photo has that red bubble that screams "10 Horsepower!!!!!"

And also, although the bike was, as you had mentioned, for the japanese market only,...
08-31-2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,746
Posted By lenn

Wow, looks really good! Mind me asking how much...

Wow, looks really good! Mind me asking how much you are picking up the project for? It reminds me of a Honda Dream https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emsmilep.gif

The bike seems to be...
08-22-2007, 06:46 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 21,509
Posted By lenn

Re: (JHenley17)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TTT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">GOD your bike looks alot like mine.

Here it is:
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08-17-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 21,509
Posted By lenn

Re: Anyone like the cafe? (SWE3TDUDE)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mos &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice, very nicely done. Photography aint too shabby...
08-17-2007, 04:02 AM
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Views: 21,509
Posted By lenn

Re: (Haleiwa-Brando)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JHenley17 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's awesome... and for that price, I'm tempted to try...
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