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Ducati 1/400

August 17, 2010, 2:25 pm
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When I came back to the office from customer,
I came across Ducati limited version of Mike Hailwood.
Which is mag wheels not spoke wheels. Are they aftermarket parts?
I am not familier with Ducati classics.
Anyway that was admirable.
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I won 2001 SR400 on Yahoo Auction

September 7, 2010, 2:24 pm
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When I saw SR400s on Yahoo Auction,I found a SR400 street tracker. It is almost my ideal SR.
It is changed to steel fenders,tracker handle bar and small speedometer.
What is best,it is stock black tank with white twin lines like classic BMW.

Starting price and buy now price was cheep,I bid without intent.
When auction ended,I was higher bidder of 41,000yen. How lucky I am! Suprising!

If I received it,I will change to short rear suspension.
But I have no idea what I should do next on this SR400.
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Kawasaki 250TR thumper

September 15, 2010, 7:24 pm
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HONDA CB400

September 21, 2010, 2:34 am
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Have you seen CB400 in your country? It is called CB400 super four in JAPAN.
You will not see them except for Australia. Honda was exporting CB400 to Australia as a entry model.
HONDA has been selling many CB400 super four to Japanese market.
So many used CB400 is found,we can get used CB400 super four with reasonable price.
I am very interested in this model as a cafe racer base.
Above two photos are CB400SF is not cafe racer,but it is cool! I like it!





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New Ritmo Sereno FPR tank was installed

September 26, 2010, 2:31 am
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My R80RT has been suffering from rust problem. Insufficient fuel flow sometimes stops engine while driving.
Stock steel tank has rust tank inside as 1987 year model. When R80RT delivered,shop advised me it could happen rust problem.
So I decided to replace it with Ritomo's FPR tank which has never get rust.
Slash tank is flat side and has rubber pads. The twin lines are quite same as stock tank which drew by hands. Excellent! I am satisfied with it.
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HONDA CB400SF

October 28, 2010, 11:16 am
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HONDA HAWK GT650 vs VT250SPADA

November 8, 2010, 3:49 am
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As you know HONDA carried Hawk GT650 in 1988,which was had good potential at circuit use.

This Hawk's frame is aluminum box shape. I like this simple box shape frame.

After several years,HONDA developed another way to make aluminium frame.

Please see VT250SPADA's frame. Which has more complex shape.

Do not you think VT250SPADA & GT650 are closer brother in whole shape?

The generation of these models are beginning of aluminium frame which fed back from racers.

I love these simple HONDA V-twin classics.
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CB400four

January 21, 2011, 3:49 am
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Above old CB400four's fuel tank is very attractive. It is simple and plaine shape.

But I do not know who made this tank.

If you knew whose tank it is,let me know.

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CB400Super four with clip on handle

January 27, 2011, 1:35 am
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I wondered if CB400Super four was equipped with clip on handle and digital speedometer.
I found it as left but it was something strange.
How do you think ?
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I sold MIATA and purchased Suzuki LAPIN

January 28, 2011, 3:13 am
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I have purchased Suzuki LAPIN these days. It is Japanese domestic model.
Dimension is 3395mm length x 1475mm width x 1510mm height, 660cc displacement.
This size car is called "K-car" in Japan.
Minimum K-car cost cheaper yearly automobile tax than small car.
It is tough for long distance drive but good enough for city use.
I am satisfied with LAPIN.

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Japanese Avon Fairing replica

March 17, 2011, 4:40 pm
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Do you like this Avon fairng? too classical?
Avon fairng for BMW R69S is good option for BMW riders.
You can find some replica fairing all of the world.
If you think Avon fairing for your BMW,try Japanese Avon fairing.
Generally Japanese products is good quality but it might be expensive.
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Suzuki Boulevard

March 18, 2011, 7:36 pm
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Suzuki Boulevard 400cc,
I am not sure this is exported to abroad.
Front cowl and rear seat cover inspires Hayabusa.
Judging from its front suspension,it seems to have high performance.
Do not you think it is for customize base?


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Josh Withers BMW /5

April 8, 2011, 1:44 am
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When I saw Corbin seat site,I found link to Josh's page.


I love that blue color and I will restore /5 someday.

When I paint /5 in future,I have to explain classic BMW's blue to paintshop.


Does anyone know what color number classic BMW's blue is ?


To make is cheaper,I might paint with similar color of the MIATA's blue.




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Custom bike show "JOINTS 2011" was held

April 12, 2011, 3:43 am
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Custom bike show JOINTS 2011 was held on April 10th at NAGOYA PORT MESSE.

I have been waiting for this event.

We can see a lot of V-twin bikes customized by Japanese builders there.

Of course we can see Metric customized bikes.

But they are bobber & chopper. Cafe racer is rare.

Most interesting is visitors bikes at parking lot,

which number is tremendous.

I think It is worth visiting to this event from abroad.

I actually recommended JOINTS 2011 a member of SR500 forum member in Toyota-city.




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発電機　Generator

May 18, 2011, 7:02 am
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昔、脱穀機とエンジンが別々だった時代はエンジンでベルトドライブして脱穀機を動かしていた。
今回トラクターの原動機を利用し200volt電気を発電したいと思っているのだが


オルタネーター(ダイナモ)を二溝プーリーにするのは容易ではない。


そんな改造をする人は少ないのだろう。


このイセキトラクターを買った所に依頼してもすぐには動いてくれないだろうから、


自分で業者を探してオルタネーターを改造した。


仮組したらラジエーターのファンと接触しそうだったが調整すれば問題ないだろう、満足。


これで200VOLTのgeneratorに繋げ発電できそうだ。


200VOLTの発電機が見つからなくても100VOLTでよいのだ。


どなかた国産品で三相200VOLT 60Hzのジェネレーターを製造しているメーカーをご存じないでしょうか？











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Azuki bean better than Chocolate

May 29, 2011, 1:39 pm
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Have you heard Azuki bean ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azuki_bean

Eastern Asian knows it but Japanese Azuki bean recipe is interesting.


I boil them for long time until bean skin become soft.

After that,I add sugar and a little salt.

I will get Azuki bean paste at last.


I believe Azuki bean paste is better than Chocolate,which is low fat.

I love "Taiyaki" very much !




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My R80RT carburetors over flow

May 31, 2011, 2:32 pm
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Prior to visit to BMW onwer's rally in Gufu-Dynaland, I had to fix my R80RT carburetors.
My R80RT is 1978 model.  O'rings are completely damaged due to its age.
I bought CLYMER maintenance manual from Amazon USA.
I managed to fix carburetors,but I could not go with R80RT.
Because turning indicators and rear stop light still did not work.
It was a day before May 15th,2011 at my garage. My garage is a barn.
BMW Gifu-Dyanaland rally 2011 

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My R80RT

June 1, 2011, 6:40 pm
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When I moved to Aichi prefecture from Tokyo,
turning indicators did not work. I had to indicate by my hands.
And then I found light of speedometer broken. I replaced it with new one.
I started engine but left carburetor over flew.
I fixed the problem with seal kit and watching CLYMER maintenance manual.
I started engine and right carburetor over flew as well. I replaced with new seals.
But turning indicators & rear stop light did not work.
I have to find cause of this problem to check circuit for those electrical flow.
I am quite a beginner for maintenance,I will try.
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re-paint R80RT engine head cover

June 13, 2011, 5:12 am
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I have not located where dis-order of electric circuit happened.
So I will re-paint engine head cover before repair.
I do not have sand blaster so I have to use chemical paint remover
which is very itch when touched.
The head cover is made from aluminum and  it got bad corrosion due to its age.
I have removed paint as shown on above photo.



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1987 R80RT 8A Fuse problem

July 18, 2011, 11:11 pm
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I have got a continuity tester and it resulted in inferior fuze at last.
I am waiting for 8A fuse.
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