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1st March 07, 09:11 PM
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Tony Nicosia!
Awesome old drag racer. He posts on www.kawasakitriplesworldwide.com sometimes. He recently spent some time in the hospital (though on the road to recovery from what I have read).
You had a machine built by Tony, and you sold it. That bike would be major bragging rights.
Or Rick Brett would have paid you a good chunk to get it (massive triples collector, parts supplier, repro parts maker in the UK). Dude knows his triples.
The CJ750s are fun bikes... how did you manage to get them into the states (you said one was on its way to Colorado...)? I have read many horror stories about getting CJs through customs. On the other hand, getting a Dnepr isn't as hard, though registering them can be from my readings (I am actually hoping to be able to afford a Dnepr in about 8 months time.) Partial to the K-750...very similar to the CJs, but it's from Ukraine. Call it a quirk...I want a Soviet machine for some reason... plus I looove old tech when it comes to cars or bikes... keeps me from having to pay outrageous labor fees in shops (as in I can do it all myself, and if I can't do it myself, then it would likely be a royal pain to do, and therefore I would be ok paying someone to do it... this has not happened yet).
The only other motorcycle I have felt such a strong pull towards has been the Royal Enfield Bullet 500. But I'd do a Dnepr over it... a bit larger (I am fairly tall), and roomier. Though the Enfield is a neat machine (got to test ride one once, at the only dealer in state...rode about 100-150 miles that day I think).
There is a guy about 18 miles from my house who specializes in Dneprs on the side (runs an avionics business as his main endeavor).
Yeah... more bike chatter.
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