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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-20, 08:44 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

I am a member of a vintage motorcycle club which...

I am a member of a vintage motorcycle club which is sometimes referred to as a bunch of old guys on old bikes, I am the youngest member. There is a gentleman in my club owns an RE5 but never rides it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 07:38 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

Sooooo would you like pics of my 93 LE miata...

Sooooo would you like pics of my 93 LE miata first? Or the RH drive, twin turbo wide body RX7 I did for my buddy?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,471
Posted By Kriscarr

I also have a very cool Hitachi dental air...

I also have a very cool Hitachi dental air compressor from 1958 that I should dig out of storage....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 06:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,471
Posted By Kriscarr

Got around to getting some pics. ...

Got around to getting some pics.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

This book looks amazing and I am heading to town...

This book looks amazing and I am heading to town tomorrow to find a copy. Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 06:18 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

Id rock a vintage Indian. Id even rock a new...

Id rock a vintage Indian. Id even rock a new Polaris Indian if someone else paid for it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 96,006
Posted By Kriscarr

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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1958 Harmony Meteor my dad gave me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-20, 09:40 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

I pushed my Honda about 10 kms with a severe limp...

I pushed my Honda about 10 kms with a severe limp because I was still recovering from my broken leg, so you make a valid point.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-20, 09:24 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

I care not for reliability, I take pride in the...

I care not for reliability, I take pride in the fact that I can fix anything. I especially enjoy figuring out something I've never worked on before. Taking it apart, seeing what makes it tick in its...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-20, 08:59 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

I would actually love to own a Vespa. They've got...

I would actually love to own a Vespa. They've got some serious retro flair
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

Damn! Thats bad ass!

Damn! Thats bad ass!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-20, 12:03 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,789
Posted By Kriscarr

its a glass Coke bottle for my coolant reservoir....

its a glass Coke bottle for my coolant reservoir.
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I also stole a plastic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

Ive seen mtb bars on motorcycles so I dont see...

Ive seen mtb bars on motorcycles so I dont see why not
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

I built a custom hand shifter so that I could...

I built a custom hand shifter so that I could ride with the limited mobility of my left leg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-20, 01:15 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

Beginning of last July I hit a patch of gravel in...

Beginning of last July I hit a patch of gravel in a corner while doing about 100 km/h. Wasn't wearing much in the way of gear, beanie helmet, t-shirt, running shoes, you get the idea. Tore off the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

Thats pretty cool. Thats an early 80's Honda...

Thats pretty cool. Thats an early 80's Honda Interceptor. The birth of the modern sport bike. I had a couple of 750 Interceptors for a little bit a few years back. Great bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-20, 08:06 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

Just picked up a 1974 Guzzi 850 Eldorado. It...

Just picked up a 1974 Guzzi 850 Eldorado. It "fell over and caught fire". Its currently listed for sale, asking $2500...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 10:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,471
Posted By Kriscarr

I love old tools! None of mine are bike specific...

I love old tools! None of mine are bike specific though. I have an old Snap-on 1/2 drive ratchet thats been with me so long that Ive forgotten where I got it. One day it gave up the ghost while I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 10:36 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,377
Posted By Kriscarr

Who else is into C&V motorcycles?

I love being on two wheels! Here is Blu, my 1984 Honda Shadow Vt500C. All custom work was done by myself....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By Kriscarr

My dad was not the original owner and had a habit...

My dad was not the original owner and had a habit of dragging things home from thrift shops or behind dumpsters. It quite literally could have come from anywhere and its very likely that some french...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-20, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By Kriscarr

Hmmm. The French name supports your Quebec market...

Hmmm. The French name supports your Quebec market theory but Im on the far opposite side of the country. The bike might not be anything special in and of itself but it is different and since Sears...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 08:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By Kriscarr

Made in canada?

I got out to my moms again and this tim drug the bike home along with one of those cheesy chopper bikes from the early 2000's. It does indeed have a sears sticker that also say "made in canada"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-20, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By Kriscarr

that was a good read. I actually think I remember...

that was a good read. I actually think I remember seeing these off round wheels as a child now that Im thinking about it but have never ridden one. I intend to though and now I am eager to do so. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By Kriscarr

Raleigh makes sense to me. I think there was a...

Raleigh makes sense to me. I think there was a sears sticker on it somewhere too but I'll have to go out and take another look when I get a spare minute
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By Kriscarr

Im not a flipper. I just kinda like fixing...

Im not a flipper. I just kinda like fixing things. Doesn't look like it needs much to get going other than tires, tubes and elbow grease. I think...I usually do cars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-20, 11:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By Kriscarr

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-20, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By Kriscarr

A few more ...

A few more
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-20, 11:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By Kriscarr

L'avantage? What, if anything, can you tell me about this bike?

So I dug up this old road bike from behind my dads shed. Wondering if its worth reviving. Has some strange "ovaltech" sprocket I've never seen before. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-20, 10:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

Been a little while but I finally got the fenders...

Been a little while but I finally got the fenders cleaned up and installed. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-16-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By Kriscarr

They are both aluminum. Im leaning towards the...

They are both aluminum. Im leaning towards the stumpy also. I have a autobody shop in my back yard so cleaning up rust is second nature to me. Wonder what would be a decently modern fork that would...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-14-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By Kriscarr

Which frame should I build?

So Ive been thing of resurrecting one of my old mountain bikes. Issue is that Im not sure which one to build. One is a early 90's Norco Pinnacle and the other is a mid 90's Specialized Stump jumper....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-20, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,374
Posted By Kriscarr

I can tell you from decades of experience that...

I can tell you from decades of experience that matching old enamel is very tricky to do make sure to polish the existing paint first to get an accurate colour sample. If you cant find a factory paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-20, 11:13 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,789
Posted By Kriscarr

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-20, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,589
Posted By Kriscarr

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

i may just need one of the guards, how much would...

i may just need one of the guards, how much would you like?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-20, 07:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

the colour is a light teal called sea mist and...

the colour is a light teal called sea mist and white for an accent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

Today whilst rummaging through my dads shed I...

Today whilst rummaging through my dads shed I made a delightful discovery. Tucked up in the rafters I caught a glimpse of what appeared to be bicycle fenders. I pulled them down and sure enough there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,771
Posted By Kriscarr

My Glider look nothing like any pictured above......

My Glider look nothing like any pictured above...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

Now that paint has dried and I got a few minutes...

Now that paint has dried and I got a few minutes to tinker I started putting the old boy back together. Everything is going smoothly but I hit a bit of a speed bump when I went to put the badge on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-20, 09:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

I managed to get it all freed up and working...

I managed to get it all freed up and working properly but it was only kicking one side at a time when I started working on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-20, 01:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

Kick stand is only part that doesn't say made in...

Kick stand is only part that doesn't say made in england or have a Raleigh stamp. It says TRYGG 24" Made in sweden. Of course I have no way of telling if this is original equipment but the rest of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-20, 08:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

I just wondered if the cracking was going to mean...

I just wondered if the cracking was going to mean that it would fall apart if used now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-20, 09:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

i would love to find the add for my bike. If I...

i would love to find the add for my bike. If I could narrow down the year my search would be a lot easier
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,001
Posted By Kriscarr

while I can not speak for the OPs bike, I...

while I can not speak for the OPs bike, I polished the brazed bead off of my BB and can assure you that there is no seam on mine. Seems very odd to me to go through the trouble of brazing that for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-20, 04:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

The crank pin say 16GC and a P stamped below. How...

The crank pin say 16GC and a P stamped below. How much light does this shed?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-20, 03:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

Bought new tires today. Luckily with the current...

Bought new tires today. Luckily with the current popularity of vintage bikes and the fact that we have an excellent bike shop here it was quite painless to walk out the door with brand new white...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-20, 02:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

https://www.flickr.com/photos/msubikeproject/album...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/msubikeproject/albums/72157603130581899/
here is the archive I found the photos of the Raleigh Lancer. It is not exactly the same but quite close.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-20, 09:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,883
Posted By Kriscarr

I am getting pretty frustrated with the newb...

I am getting pretty frustrated with the newb restrictions. I tried posting a link but am still not allowed
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-20, 08:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,001
Posted By Kriscarr

That weld on the BB... my old Eaton's Glider had...

That weld on the BB... my old Eaton's Glider had the same mysterious bead that turned out to be brass brazed on. I took it off hoping someone had tried to conceal a serial number but nothing was...
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