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Forum: Old's Cool 05-15-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,359
Posted By Doug Matson
The tail light is off a 66' Triumph that I...

The tail light is off a 66' Triumph that I massaged a bit to fit and polished.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-14-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,359
Posted By Doug Matson
I have my MK III down right now. Frame off to...

I have my MK III down right now. Frame off to powered coat and motor is waiting for me to get time to put it together. Try JS Motosport for carbs and motor parts. I have a custom made head...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-29-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 19,916
Posted By Doug Matson
I paid that for my 75' a year ago and it was a...

I paid that for my 75' a year ago and it was a mess, if you don't want it let me know!
Forum: Old's Cool 01-21-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 710
Views: 217,551
Posted By Doug Matson
Thanks for the info, very sad. I knew him from...

Thanks for the info, very sad. I knew him from some of the different projects that were similar to what I was working on.
Forum: Old's Cool 01-19-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 710
Views: 217,551
Posted By Doug Matson
What happened to Ernie?

What happened to Ernie?
Forum: Old's Cool 01-15-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 19,916
Posted By Doug Matson
Interesting the bike started out as a 75', left...

Interesting the bike started out as a 75', left hand shift, electric start, and ended up right hand shift, kick start. I love the pipes and it is a beauty!
Forum: Old's Cool 01-12-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 25,310
Posted By Doug Matson
This was my first road trip. In 1965 we rode to...

This was my first road trip. In 1965 we rode to Death Valley for a M/C rally, we left on friday morning and returned the next day about 11pm (725 miles). I am the one with the CB 160 my buddy is on a...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-11-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 19,916
Posted By Doug Matson
Thank you, I feel the same way.

Thank you, I feel the same way.
Forum: Old's Cool 01-09-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 19,916
Posted By Doug Matson
Yes the brakes are from Colorado Norton Works,...

Yes the brakes are from Colorado Norton Works, Brembo front and back and master cylinder units. The wheels are Excel and I laced and trued them my self. First time I have attempted this and it was...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-09-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5,913
Views: 2,668,655
Posted By Doug Matson
These two bikes (Vincent Egli and Norton) belong...

These two bikes (Vincent Egli and Norton) belong to my friend who I had breakfast this am, I told him I saw his bikes on Advrider and I would send him the link. The pic was taken at a show in Del Mar
Forum: Old's Cool 01-08-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 19,916
Posted By Doug Matson
Lower the float, mine was very sensitive to this...

Lower the float, mine was very sensitive to this also. I got mine from Sudco and it was supposed to be all ready to bolt on, no way! I had to change everything, the slide, needle, main jet and slow...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-08-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 19,916
Posted By Doug Matson
The FullAuto head is a work of art ...

The FullAuto head is a work of art
http://dmat.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Norton-850/i-zKrLwSP/0/L/IMG_5502-L.jpg
Forum: Old's Cool 01-08-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 19,916
Posted By Doug Matson
Yes I went to the single Mikuni because the Amals...

Yes I went to the single Mikuni because the Amals were just hanging on the bike when I got it. I am in the process of rebuilding the motor right now and will go back to dual carbs but they will be...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-07-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 19,916
Posted By Doug Matson
Here is my 75' MKIII after about 10 months of...

Here is my 75' MKIII after about 10 months of work all done my self. When I got this it was a mess, nothing but dirt, rust, and oil mixed up in the form of a motorcycle but I new it had potential. ...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-29-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 57,209
Posted By Doug Matson
Just read the whole thread, great job! The SL has...

Just read the whole thread, great job! The SL has always been one of my favorites. In 1970 I bought a new CB350 and my best friend got a gold SL350. We went on a camping trip for a week right before...
Forum: Road warriors 12-27-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 72,489
Posted By Doug Matson
I always wanted an XS650 but when i got one and...

I always wanted an XS650 but when i got one and rode it that changed my mind, unbelievable vibration! So I sold it but now I wish I would have kept it, just for my collection....
Forum: Orange Crush 12-27-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,425
Posted By Doug Matson
I think the Husky motors are based on the RFS KTM...

I think the Husky motors are based on the RFS KTM motor but with their refinements. Which is a great motor.
Forum: Orange Crush 12-24-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,425
Posted By Doug Matson
Congrats Brian, that is a great choice. Have fun...

Congrats Brian, that is a great choice. Have fun with it.
Forum: Old's Cool 12-24-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 25,310
Posted By Doug Matson
You got a sweet deal, I paid big bucks for an...

You got a sweet deal, I paid big bucks for an original tool kit and am still looking for an owners manual. If that is the original seat don't recover it. There is a guy in florida who restores them,...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-23-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 25,310
Posted By Doug Matson
Here my unrestored 70' 350, 65' 160, and 72' SL...

Here my unrestored 70' 350, 65' 160, and 72' SL 100. The SL parts are just sitting on it.
http://dmat.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Pictures/i-d52FX3j/0/X2/IMG_1692-X2.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 12-19-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,916
Posted By Doug Matson
My 05' BMW K1200LT is the most comfortable bike i...

My 05' BMW K1200LT is the most comfortable bike i have ever had, many days of 700 to 900 miles.
http://dmat.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Spring-Torrey-07/IMG0989/155359104_tJUjg-X2-1.jpg...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-18-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,649
Posted By Doug Matson
I have a KTM950 that when fully loaded weighs...

I have a KTM950 that when fully loaded weighs over 500lbs (lightest adv bike made) and it's tall, you fall over in a ditch with it laying on you good luck, no difference as I see it. Thats what make...
Forum: Road warriors 12-17-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,433
Posted By Doug Matson
I went the other way. I bought the old bike (1975...

I went the other way. I bought the old bike (1975 Norton Commando) then brought it into the new age of motorcycling with all the trick components. Brembo brakes, electronic ignition, neg ground...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-17-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,649
Posted By Doug Matson
A Honda GS! I think it's cool looking, probably...

A Honda GS! I think it's cool looking, probably fun to ride also.
Forum: Old's Cool 12-17-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By Doug Matson
It's a joke! I didn't make it up I heard from a...

It's a joke! I didn't make it up I heard from a friend who own's a Harley. I like anything with two wheels!
Forum: Old's Cool 12-15-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By Doug Matson
I heard the other day that 90% of all Harley's...

I heard the other day that 90% of all Harley's are still on the road, the rest made it home safely. Maybe in Iran it's a different story?
Forum: Orange Crush 12-12-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,425
Posted By Doug Matson
If you ride less or about 100 mi and a mix of...

If you ride less or about 100 mi and a mix of desert and single track and you haul the bike on a carrier then the 500 EXC would be perfect. I have a 950 and I would not take it on trails, I have my...
Forum: Orange Crush 12-11-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,425
Posted By Doug Matson
I have had many XR's, DR's, 2smokes and what ever...

I have had many XR's, DR's, 2smokes and what ever but my 03' KTM 450 EXC that I have had now for 10 yrs has been the best dirt bike i have ever had. Never let me down in the dirt, I just replaced the...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-11-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2,909
Views: 728,427
Posted By Doug Matson
Here is my CB 160 and 350 both are originals ...

Here is my CB 160 and 350 both are originals
http://dmat.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Pictures/i-qn6JR4f/0/X2/IMG_5472-X2.jpg
Forum: Orange Crush 12-10-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,402
Posted By Doug Matson
I was there on Friday, they had two guys from KTM...

I was there on Friday, they had two guys from KTM and then the rest were just salesmen from Bert's. I liked the color but then I like my silver 950 also. Cool trailer they used for the display, nice...
Forum: Orange Crush 12-10-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,425
Posted By Doug Matson
Go for the new KTM EXC 500 Street legal and...

Go for the new KTM EXC 500 Street legal and everybody raves about it. Doesn't need any mods just ride it.
Forum: Old's Cool 12-10-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,551
Posted By Doug Matson
Saw this at the M/C show in Long Beach last...

Saw this at the M/C show in Long Beach last friday, cool bike with some history.
http://dmat.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Pictures/i-rw56bcr/0/XL/IMG_1666-XL.jpg...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-09-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,356
Posted By Doug Matson
That was very cool, her tank next to the other...

That was very cool, her tank next to the other tank with her fathers ashes in it.
Forum: Old's Cool 12-09-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5,913
Views: 2,668,655
Posted By Doug Matson
Saw this at a memorial service today, think its...

Saw this at a memorial service today, think its been in here before but it is beautiful especially in person!
http://dmat.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Pictures/i-m64p2c2/0/X2/IMG_5488-X2.jpg
Forum: Old's Cool 12-09-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,356
Posted By Doug Matson
I went, it was a very nice memorial. Lots of...

I went, it was a very nice memorial. Lots of bikes, they were in front and down the alley and around the block.
http://dmat.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Pictures/i-NFDnwdW/0/XL/IMG_5477-XL.jpg...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-06-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2,909
Views: 728,427
Posted By Doug Matson
Been helping with this one a 62' Matchless CS500...

Been helping with this one a 62' Matchless CS500 that Clint Walker owned. Almost done, been fun to help.
http://dmat.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Eddys-Garage/i-BNsk99z/0/X2/IMG_1656-X2.jpg
Forum: Old's Cool 12-06-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2,046
Views: 977,627
Posted By Doug Matson
Some cool shots ...

Some cool shots
http://dmat.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Pictures/i-6bVZpnt/0/O/0001-1286.jpg
http://dmat.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Pictures/i-9pH7q6J/0/X2/DA_5089-CAldana3-1-X2.jpg...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-01-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,649
Posted By Doug Matson
Get an early BMW GS.

Get an early BMW GS.
Forum: Old's Cool 11-13-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2,913
Views: 894,457
Posted By Doug Matson
Here are a couple of pics I thought were neat,...

Here are a couple of pics I thought were neat, the Ascot poster was still wrapped in plastic and the other is an add from a motorcycle mag that Ed ran when he sold Hodakas...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-08-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7,277
Views: 2,629,687
Posted By Doug Matson
Just helped my buddy go pick up half of his...

Just helped my buddy go pick up half of his collection of Triumph 500's from his storage container, there are two more under the red blanket! He is finishing them, then off to ebay! Nice bikes...
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