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Post by wayne on Dec 27, 2016 21:25:48 GMT -5
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Post by timpa136 on Dec 28, 2016 10:57:48 GMT -5
How could anybody looking for a new touring bike over look these beautiful bikes in 1976?
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Post by jm0406 on Dec 28, 2016 11:26:22 GMT -5
I guess it is the picture, but it looks over polished. It appears bright and shinny where the factory did not detail polish. Thanks for taking the pictures. Will you be taking more for reference? Jeff
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Post by mercwagonman on Dec 28, 2016 14:38:09 GMT -5
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Post by mercwagonman on Dec 28, 2016 14:39:24 GMT -5
And whats the cable run that goes under the gear box parallel with the frame?
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Post by wayne on Dec 28, 2016 16:50:12 GMT -5
I think it's the effect of the flash. If you look closely, the alloy itself is not that polished and the plastic coating is still evident. Spaces between the heatshields, the chrome is not polished- I wonder how many hundreths of a Yen that saved during manufacture? Under seat oil (metering tank) hose running under the bike. That bike you mention mercwagon keeps coming up, sometimes exceeds $20,000 in bids and never reaches reserve. Then it reappears 6 months later and the whole thing is repeated. Different speedo readings. 1000 yards of pushing it 'round the shed ? EDIT: No, it's a different bike. The hose clamps and wiring under the seat are quite different in the way they are secured. At least one sticker under the seat is oriented differently. I'll add these pictures to the thread as they're great detail shots. Thanks Merc
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Post by hudson on Jun 12, 2020 16:39:19 GMT -5
After learning from the post regarding A model rear fenders ( Mud Guards ) mounts being different than M model. I noticed that this A has early style mounts. Curious if the frame number is known ?
Brian
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Post by timpa136 on Jun 13, 2020 13:13:47 GMT -5
After learning from the post regarding A model rear fenders ( Mud Guards ) mounts being different than M model. I noticed that this A has early style mounts. Curious if the frame number is known ?Brian I find it utterly fascinating we are still finding things out. Tim
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Post by wayne on Jun 13, 2020 22:52:40 GMT -5
After learning from the post regarding A model rear fenders ( Mud Guards ) mounts being different than M model. I noticed that this A has early style mounts. Curious if the frame number is known ? Brian I guess you're talking about the second one of the two shown. You can see the older style guard. Frame: 15866 Engine: 15299
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Post by timpa136 on Mar 21, 2021 10:00:29 GMT -5
After learning from the post regarding A model rear fenders ( Mud Guards ) mounts being different than M model. I noticed that this A has early style mounts. Curious if the frame number is known ? Brian Another interesting survey of sorts would be to narrow down VIN # of the late type A model rear fender .
Tim
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Post by turb0 on May 16, 2023 10:00:02 GMT -5
Is this the same bike for sale?
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Post by wayne on May 16, 2023 17:53:33 GMT -5
Hard to say but the one in your pic has a quirky looking seat. Look at the very back and the side of the passenger section doesn't look right, something odd about it.
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Post by pmcburney on May 26, 2023 16:53:40 GMT -5
Needs to find the 'Gear Indicator' decal if he wants it to be concourse...
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Post by wayne on May 26, 2023 19:22:10 GMT -5
Needs to find the 'Gear Indicator' decal if he wants it to be concourse... Funny, I used to know a PMCBURNEY. Obviously not the same one.......
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