Hey everybody, yep another Canadian

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:21 am

Hi eveyone, just happened upon this site while googling for parts, and thought I would join right away instead of lurking on the outside looking in.
We've got so much snow right now, some might wonder how anyone can be thinking about bikes, but I'm sure that all you like minded people know all about it.
Just this past Sept. I bought a 1983 CB 750C and only managed to get in a month or so of riding before having to put her away.
This is my first bike in 21 yrs. and didn't realize how much I missed it. My last bike was the CB1100f which I had for a couple years and absolutely loved. But after such a long time time of not riding, I thought that I would start back on something smaller (not to mention insurance rates)
After riding for a couple weeks, to get used to it again, I convinced my wife to come for a ride, after the initial nervousness, she has also fallen in love with riding again.
Looking forward to sharing info, stories as well as some laughs with the members on here. Dan

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:31 am

Welcome to DOHC Customs.
That 750's inadequate power is going to wear on your patience in no time. Razz

Get another CB1100F, they rock and you know it. 8)

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:31 am

Welcome to the site Dan ... Smile

You found the right place ... Wink

It's the best site on the planet .

Very Happy

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:08 am

my fellow Kanadian, welcome to your new home

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:56 am

Thanks for the welcome guys, Like you holysmokes, beleaf it or not, lifetime leafs fan. Looking forward to spending quality time on this site.
I have been checking it out, and have found valuable info already.
Apparently I won't be finding a backrest here so I think I will have a buddy make 1. If it turns out decent maybe I can talk him into mass producing them for others in the same situation.

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:00 am

the Bruins died to them last night 8)

it's not the destination , it's the journey

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:14 pm

welcome middlewick, i think you will be looking for a 900f or 1100f motor and carbs to replace that 750 motor so good luck on your new project Very Happy

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:35 pm

Welcom Dude! Jump right in, the water's fine! 8)

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:04 pm

before you jump in, make sure tommy and hoss arent skinny dipping

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:21 pm

holysmokes wrote:

before you jump in, make sure tommy and hoss arent skinny dipping

And if they are.....take some pics...lots of pics. Might have a good blackmailing opportunity when either or both get famous...

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:23 pm

Now you guys have gone and spoiled it. We wanted to catch another victim! Twisted Evil

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:26 pm

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:34 pm

Welcome to the site! it's a shame about the leafs thing though well i guess we all make mistakes. I didn't even know how an engine worked before Buying my 750 project and joining this site a year ago. Now I don't hesitate to rip into it all thanks to the knowledge and heplfullness of the guys on this site. For never meeting anyone on this site they never hesitate to offer tips and advice that you'll never find in any book, manual or website (besides this one). Enjoy your time here and make sure you don't take these guys to seriously unless of course they are talking about pod airfilters

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:49 pm

Oh God! Not another demented and misguided make me laffs fan! Wink

Kidding of course man. Welcome aboard and let it be known now, you will be abused but are encouraged to give it back. Go Habs!!!!

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:50 pm

POD FILTERS ROCK! Actually they probably work about as well as rocks on these things.

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:29 pm

Welcome aboard. Oh, and pod filters rock until I get something else. Shocked

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:14 am

Hey isn't there some way to lock these canucks out?????

They are infiltrating this site and I believe John is their leader ......

We need to keep a close eye on them........

Oh and hello new guy!!!! Very Happy

8)

Pod filters suck!!!!

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:40 am

John wouldn't lead a goose to the crapper, just not his nature to foment revolution unless it was against the city's parking enforcement. I blame Pierre.......it's always the quiet ones you have to watch....

Twisted Evil

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:40 am

D-Day wrote:

John wouldn't lead a goose to the crapper, just not his nature to foment revolution unless it was against the city's parking enforcement. I blame Pierre.......it's always the quiet ones you have to watch....

Twisted Evil

That's correct, we french Canadians are the ones to watch out for.

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:25 am

pierre will want a referendum before he leaves Laughing

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:26 am

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, I can tell that this will definitely be a fun and interesting site.
As for the Habs, I have never and will never cheer for them , but can understand why some might this year.
Now the Oilers, I did root for them at 1 time only because Steve Smith and I grew up in the same town and used to frequent the local pool hall in our younger days. If anyone sees him remind him that he still owes me $30
I do miss the sheer power of my old 1100, but as I get older speed doesn't hold the same fasination that it used to, especially now that I realize that I'm not immortal. (but I once was) lol

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:34 am

750's will get you there and back

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 1:16 pm

middlewick wrote:

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, I can tell that this will definitely be a fun and interesting site.
As for the Habs, I have never and will never cheer for them , but can understand why some might this year.
Now the Oilers, I did root for them at 1 time only because Steve Smith and I grew up in the same town and used to frequent the local pool hall in our younger days. If anyone sees him remind him that he still owes me $30
I do miss the sheer power of my old 1100, but as I get older speed doesn't hold the same fasination that it used to, especially now that I realize that I'm not immortal. (but I once was) lol

I would expect nothing less from a maple buds fan. Go Habs!!!