[pianotech] was tool case, now mid life crisis transport

[Dean May]

Without getting too far off topic (it is about service vehicles after all)
this was a very fun project. Most of us like to tinker with stuff, its why
we do what we do. This bike was a barn find, last plated in 1991. Brake
fluid had turned to powder, every brake component needed rebuilt, carbs
rebuilt, electrical upgrades, valves adjusted, tires. I've been watching
Craig's List and there are lots of bikes out there like this for around
$500-$1000. I got mine for $500 and put another $1000 or so into it. The
thing that makes these projects really fun is there are lots of model
specific internet forums out there with moderators that know these machines
in and out. On my Honda 900 Yahoo forum they even have a document with a
check list of known issues to take care of right away, and other problem
areas to check carefully. 

 

I've picked up a couple more bikes like this for my two sons, then a couple
more just for fun winter projects. Here's what we got: 

 

Mine: '81 CB900C- daughter Elea on back, granddaughter Fiona on the front 



 

Jared's: '81 Yamaha XS650



 

 

Jesse's: '81 Yamaha XJ550

 

Projects: '81 CB900F & '82 Yamaha XJ750 Seca



 

 

Dean

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