# Wtb: Project Bike

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184>\
**Category:** Classifieds\
**Created:** [June 24, 2012, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184 "2012-06-24T07:18:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/1 "2012-06-24T07:18:36Z")

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Looking to start my Bobber Project, but I need a Platform. So here are a few platforms I’m looking for…

Early 80s

- Honda V30 Magna (chain drive)
- Honda CB 750
- Honda VT700
- Yamaha XJ650

I don’t care about Milage. Running would be Nice, but doesn’t necessarily have to be.

I do not want to spend more than $1000  
The cheaper the better.

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**Author:** ![wannaBtrd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b38774/32.png) [@wannaBtrd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/wannaBtrd)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/2 "2012-06-24T15:30:20Z")

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I got a 79 suzuki gs500 that runs great, would be a cool restoration… not sure if you want something like that tho!

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**Author:** ![1SLOWCAM](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1slowcam/32/6734_2.png) [@1SLOWCAM](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1SLOWCAM)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/3 "2012-06-24T15:46:55Z")

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Thanks for reminding me lol, I need to update the build tread I started, alot more painting done and mounted a grenade on, so have pics with hooters girls on it, and suidcide shift is in the works as we speak!!

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**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/4 "2012-06-24T15:48:41Z")

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That may be a little too old for what I’m looking for but I’ll keep it in mind

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**Author:** ![Reckone](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/reckone/32/6324_2.png) [@Reckone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Reckone)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/5 "2012-06-24T15:52:15Z")

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Theres a shit load of cb 750’s on CL.

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**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/6 "2012-06-24T15:55:08Z")

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Really? I don’t see any

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**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/7 "2012-06-24T16:31:33Z")

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Kenny (offroadzj) has a 83 GS550 in pieces, PM him and see if he wants to sell it.

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**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/8 "2012-06-24T17:12:34Z")

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Really now…

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**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/9 "2012-06-24T17:33:11Z")

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He wanted to restore it so he started taking it apart and never got back to it. Everything was in good condition from what I remember seeing.

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**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/10 "2012-06-24T17:46:37Z")

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CB750, but do cafe racer instead :excited:excited. Take a look at Benjie’s for parts.

![http://i.imgur.com/Aap3X.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/Aap3X.jpg)

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**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2012, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/11 "2012-06-24T18:06:20Z")

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I have a lot of respect for Cafe Racers. They’re just not what I want to build right now.

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**Author:** ![Criscone24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7993a0/32.png) [@Criscone24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Criscone24)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2012, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/12 "2012-06-25T15:21:34Z")

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any questions feel free to text me, ive hardtailed a couple bikes aswell as built a xs650 bobber. Hardtail it or dont bother!

and why not go with a XS650?

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**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2012, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/13 "2012-06-25T16:38:44Z")

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I’d do an xs650. I’d have to find one cheap. Aj ur good at finding cheap bikes. Help me out here

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**Author:** ![Criscone24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7993a0/32.png) [@Criscone24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Criscone24)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2012, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/14 "2012-06-25T18:20:28Z")

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Shoot me a text 7885422. I’m sure I have something in mind

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**Author:** ![ds50r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ds50r/32/3491_2.png) [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2012, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/15 "2012-06-25T19:58:32Z")

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[http://albany.craigslist.org/mcy/3101418113.html](http://albany.craigslist.org/mcy/3101418113.html)

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**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2012, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/16 "2012-06-25T20:07:39Z")

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Aj I’ll text u tomorrow.

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**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\
**Post date:** [June 26, 2012, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/17 "2012-06-26T19:07:43Z")

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Bump. Still looking

Really want. 83-85  
Honda V30 Magna  
Yamaha XS650  
Suzuki Gs550l

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**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2012, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/18 "2012-06-28T20:01:00Z")

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Bump.

81 CB750 Chain Drive  
XJ650 aka yamaha Maxim 650  
Yamaha XS650  
Honda V30 Magna

Help me folks. I’m dying to get workin on a bobber!

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**Author:** ![RTrac1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rtrac1/32/6312_2.png) [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2012, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/19 "2012-06-29T09:58:13Z")

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I got a buddy with an XS650, ill shoot him a txt.

I used to have one, lemme know if you get one and need any help.

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**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-project-bike/264184/20 "2012-06-29T18:09:36Z")

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Sweet man. Let me know

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