Squidley Posted July 18, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 18, 2009 As always if it isn't seen on the site then it's not real....so here is the '89 I purchased in Vermont. I have to take a minute and thank a few folks here... Bobgobob, The mufflers cleaned up pretty well and they sound great. Also the master Cylinder and rear reservior work wondrufly, as well as the front brake handle switch, Thanks again for all of it Lonna, now I'll tell you folks something, this little woman of mine is not afaraid to get dirty or break a nail. The bike looks as good as it does because while I was fixing, she was cleaning. It looks fantastic and most of you when you do see it wont believe it has over 100K on it. Jus monkeyin around, Dave was the one that came and trailer the bike to my house when our trailer puked. He's been over to the house several times and helped me along with it, he's been a really big help with all of this I fianlly took it out today as I am still waiting on forward exhaust clamps, but improvised with hose claps to hear it run To my surprise, when I warmed it up and hooked the Carbtune to it, it was almost perfect, just a few little tweaks and level lines were had. I am very happy so far as I know this bike has been setting for awhile. It is VERY smooth running and has LOTS of power, life is good and cycle therapy is just around the corner once I get insurance on her. Thanks again to all involved with the trip to get her home and the help here in Michigan...looking forward to riding after being without one for 2 month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawk Posted July 18, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 18, 2009 Looks like you found a 1st gen that was pretty well taken care of cosmetically. Good lookin ride. Have fun now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted July 18, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 18, 2009 Could really break it in here in TEXAS!!! Got a feeling we may be seeing alot of you down here. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ReinyRooster Posted July 18, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 18, 2009 That's great news Brad. Bet you're wearing a big smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted July 18, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 18, 2009 My compliments to the "Detailer" the bike looks great, glad to hear you got it running rite as well, I have a set of SS HD clamps if you need them they are yours. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indydog Posted July 18, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 18, 2009 Looks great Brad.......you and Lonna enjoy!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarley Bill Posted July 18, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 18, 2009 hey brad we got to see it in real. like the 09 rally. great looking scoot. lonna did well. :clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted July 18, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 18, 2009 Hey, U found the rest of it... Right now I have 2 radiator clamps holding my RK's on. Think I'll just leave it like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted July 18, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 18, 2009 Yep, your back right where you belong in the saddle of a 1st Gen. Now dont go lending it out, dont hock it, keep it and you will be one happy biker.........Lonna did an outstanding job on the cleanup, Good looking 1st Gen, just keep it away from Yammer......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted July 18, 2009 Good looking 1st Gen, just keep it away from Yammer......... Yeah he does like that Blue color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yama Mama Posted July 18, 2009 Share #11 Posted July 18, 2009 The new bike looks wonderful. Good job. Ride safe and enjoy every mile of your ride. YamaMama:hurts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted July 18, 2009 Share #12 Posted July 18, 2009 Great looking ride, Squid. Mine looked a lot like your first two pictures a couple of months ago. I know how good it feels to get it back together. Your garage looks a whole lot better than mine, though! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted July 18, 2009 Share #13 Posted July 18, 2009 Hey, you and Lonna have a real nice looking bike. Now, if we could just find a real nice place here in east Tennessee to keep it parked for you. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted July 18, 2009 Share #14 Posted July 18, 2009 Yep, sure looks blue alright,, be able to see you coming from 5 miles away,, good thing too, for blue has been pro-ported to be fast,,, reeeeally fast,, not as nimble as brown, and maybe a bit slower on the takeoff,, but still fast enough to make some think that they are fast. Enjoy it Lonna, and make sure he rides it nicely and doesn't get it dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted July 18, 2009 Share #15 Posted July 18, 2009 Beautiful bike. I've seen something like that before. It's a Bridgestone isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 19, 2009 Share #16 Posted July 19, 2009 I know where there is a brown one that could be had. As soon as I get done with this list next week.Warden is going camping with sister and I got all week with "UGLY" 1. Go thru clutch. Bleed and have new pressure plate & Springs 2. Ball studs on side covers 3.Beel all brakes. New fluid. 4. Color Tune 5. Sync carbs 6. Check all brake pads. 7. Grease Speedo and Tach 8. Grease Throttle cables 9. Oil Change 10. New Plug wiring. Only 23k but 24 yrs old. Should I?? 11. Change out exhaust chamber. Get done I might just keep it but I do like that BLUE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted July 19, 2009 Share #17 Posted July 19, 2009 Nice looking bike Brad & Lonna. Glad to see your almost ready to get on and ride again. Have Fun, Later- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebat Posted July 19, 2009 Share #18 Posted July 19, 2009 Nice looking bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted July 19, 2009 Share #19 Posted July 19, 2009 Looks good Brad. Lonna's getting pretty familiar with the inner cleanings of those 1st gens, huh....... You know that I-10 starts out here and goes right through Texas, right? And I still have a bottle of FB left (for christening purposes only). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Fishin-C Posted July 19, 2009 Share #20 Posted July 19, 2009 Lookin Good:thumbsup2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share #21 Posted July 19, 2009 You know that I-10 starts out here and goes right through Texas, right? And I still have a bottle of FB left (for christening purposes only). Yeah...it's a strait shot to Houston, perhaps a little Fat Bastard will be in order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken8143 Posted July 19, 2009 Share #22 Posted July 19, 2009 Nice bike Squidley. Beautiful color. Just wait until it gets a bit more faded and then it will be a really fast bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpagak Posted July 19, 2009 Share #23 Posted July 19, 2009 beautiful bike squid... i love the color...:thumbsup2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadwolf56 Posted July 19, 2009 Share #24 Posted July 19, 2009 Nice looking bike. I think I've seen one sort of like it before..... Hope you enjoy it. We'll have to see if we can catch up with you before long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93 venture Posted July 19, 2009 Share #25 Posted July 19, 2009 We'll have to see if we can catch up with you before long. Better get that 90 back if you want to catch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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