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DakotaJohnson
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Joined: Aug 14, 2023
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Location: Scranton, North Dakota

PostPosted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 4:26 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Hello to all: I have recently joined after purchasing a 1983 CB1000C. I am currently working on it to make it extremely roadworthy and reliable. It was running when I bought it, but being it is 40 years old, it seemed like it could use some spa days. Smile. I am in the process of of changing all fluids (engine oil and filter, two speed gearbox, final drive, brake fluid) and the suspension fluid is next. I have installed new tires (Dunlop) which were mounted and balanced by the local dealer. I have repaired a leak in the exhaust (top left muffler was rusted completely through and previous repair was a clamp and some muffler putty). I am in the process of of adjusting the valve clearance and rebuilding the carburetors. A good deal of time has been spent cleaning and polishing which shows a major improvement. Hopefully it will be back on the road in a couple of weeks. I had a 1982 CB900C in the middle 80s but was unfortunate to lose it in an accident. I have been riding for over 60 years starting on a Moped, then to a 1956 Harley Hummer and on to the first of many Hondas, a 1966 Honda Trail 90. A 1965 Honda 305 Super Hawk was next (which I also lost to an accident). After many years and motorcycles including dirt bikes (XR350R and XR600R), I returned to street riding on a 1999 BMW K1200LT and then returned to Honda on a 2008 Goldwing. After many improvements to the Goldwing, I sold it after retirement (it was just too big and heavy and just too expensive to sit the majority of the time) three years ago. But I needed a motorcycle in the garage that I can ride when I want and look at it when I am not riding. I really liked my 82 CB900C and just love the sound of the big DOHC 4-cylinder Honda motorcycles with the 4 into 4 exhausts, so I purchased the 83 CB1000C. Hopefully, the start of a beautiful love story.
I live in the southwest corner of North Dakota (where I grew up) after spending my working career in the Denver, CO area.
This site and the people on it are a wonderful resource and a veritable fount of information.
Thanks for sharing and allowing everyone to benefit from the collective wisdom and experience.

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Martlee
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Joined: Jan 31, 2009
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Location: Englewood, CO

PostPosted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 4:37 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Small world Dakota. I was born and raised in New England, North Dakota and have lived in the Denver area for the last 45 years. My last name is Koppinger and I bet you heard of some of us! Welcome here, hope you enjoy your bike.. Marty

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pd750
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Location: Waldron , Arkansas

PostPosted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 6:54 am Reply with quote Back to top

Welcome to the site DakotaJohnson . Smile

Posts some pics . Even if it's not ready for the pageant . Wink

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genesound
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Joined: Jul 24, 2007
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Location: Studio City, CA

PostPosted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:56 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Welcome to here wave

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NMT - New Member Thread, a Must Read, click here!!! - Information For New and Veteran Members.
Contains SITE RULES, how to enter required bike information in your signature, thread and picture posting...
Also some important DOHC wrenching tips, and some other information, shop manuals.
Kindly read this linked thread with the rules before posting
pictures or asking lots of questions that are already answered in it.

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DakotaJohnson
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Joined: Aug 14, 2023
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Location: Scranton, North Dakota

PostPosted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:32 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Thanks for the welcome to the site. I have heard of the Koppinger family but do not personally know anyone. I have attached a few pictures of the WIP (work in progress). I have more photos but my lack of technical knowledge seems to be limiting me to attaching 3.

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:55 pm Reply with quote Back to top

The 'bronze' color scheme is my favorite . thumbs up

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Gary_in_NJ
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:36 am Reply with quote Back to top

Welcome to the site.

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