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Hello from Kansas City

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by KC_Mike, Mar 3, 2017.

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    KC_Mike New Member

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    I've lurked here for a while so thought I'd finally say hello.

    I'm about 15 miles north of Kansas City in a small town and picked up a 1983 XJ750K last year. It's in decent shape, had new tires and a new battery and runs out pretty good. I've resealed the front forks and swapped out a bad speedo for a good one so far and will be changing out the valve cover gasket and adjusting the valves in the near future.

    I've had Harleys for the last ten or so years but the last one had to go in a divorce. I have to say riding the Yamaha is a lot nicer in some respects. First, it's quiet and second it handles one hell of a lot better than an Electra Glide.

    Mike (KC_Mike)
     
    KC_Mike, Mar 3, 2017
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    Another convert...
    Welcome to the community.
     
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    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    Hardly Davidson . . . .
    Welcome to becoming a bike rider and no longer an "Owner".
     
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    I rode my Harley a fair amount but worked on it and spent a ton of money on it. Amazing that I just ordered a set of nice grips for 14.00 delivered for the XJ. Used to be on the Harley a set of grips would be at least 50.00.
     
    KC_Mike, Mar 21, 2017
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    A convert is a model of Moto Guzzi :p
     
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    ". . . shaft driven from an automatic 2 speed gear box"

    Well there ya go, I learned something new today (should go back to bed).
     
    Stumplifter, Mar 22, 2017
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    So did !
     
    KC_Mike, Mar 22, 2017
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    Hey Mike, I just moved here to Lawrence KS. I put this bike together a couple of years ago. If i can help let me know. Or when it warms up go riding.
     
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