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    iso: shared workshop space in east bay

    hey all! I'm coming back west and bringing my classic bike with me (82 GPZ550) and will also be doing some track prep on an SV650. I'm looking for some workshop space for myself and anyone other responsible adults that wants to share space. I've been in a little shop in western NY called...
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    84 GPZ550 revival

    Went to rent a house in upstate NY and got myself a GPZ550 that has been stripped down, plastics removed. That was sitting in the garage when we rented the place. The owner gave me the title, a few bucks later I've got an essentially free bike. Good news: New battery, the starter fires up, but...
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    WTB F4i Exhaust (2004 banana seat model)

    f4i exhaust got stolen. Literally anything would work. The bike is so loud right now it hurts to ride, and its how I get to work theres a few stockers on CL but afaik all are for the split seat, not the banana model
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    2012 Triumph Tiger 800XC ABS for sale in Oakland

    2012 Triumph Tiger 800XC ABS FS in Oakland. Moving to Upstate NY! sold on CL!
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    AGV K5 Helmet size MS (medium-small)

    well, i'm an idiot. got a great deal on this helmet, and it fits great on me, but a bit tight. after an hour into a ride I have an intolerable headache, and hotspots right at the sqamous portion of my temporal bone (not a place that anyone can tolerate pressure) it appears I'm an ML not an...
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    FS: Gen 1 SV650 GIVI Rear Rack (99-02)

    FS: Gen 1 SV650 GIVI Rear Rack (99-02) Rack is used, was fitted to my 2000 SV650. I have sold the bike and no longer need the rack. it's just the rack, not the rear box, which you'll have to supply. pick it up fast, because these things are damn near IMPOSSIBLE to find these days. $150 like...
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    WTB: Touring boots size 44 (US 10.5) or trade Alpinestars SM6 in 46 for 44

    I have a pair of alpinestars smx 4 that I've been wearing but they are definitely too big for me. I used to commute with sneakers, so these didn't get all that much use on them. I'd trade these. now that that's out of the way, I'm looking for a waterproof or at least water resistant touring...
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    FS: Axio Swift Motorcycling backpack

    selling an Axio Swift motorcycling backpack. Never got much use as I didn't use to commute, and now I have hard cases on the bike and don't ride a spr0tbike anymore. These go for around $130 new $75
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    Heated Grips, heat sink bars, incompatible grip materials

    Hi Barf. I searched some threads, but didn't find a satisfactory answer and didn't want to waste a ton of time trying it and failing. 1.What do you use on aluminum bars in between the bar and the heating element? I'm going to be putting on some heated grips. On the Tiger, I know that if you...
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    2000 SV650 slowly eating batteries

    2000 SV650. I ride it daily or every other day. Had a newish Shorai battery, it died after about a month. Now I got a new second shorai put in, it died after 3 weeks. It's not completely dead, but it starts weak, and today it will run the starter but the motor wont turn over. I noticed the...
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    WTT: Dainese Laguna EVO Jacket size 48 Black/red

    WTT: Dainese Laguna EVO Jacket size 48 Black/red unfortunately there's nothing that is going to make this jacket fit. I tried riding it a couple times, and it seems like the sleeves come about 3 inches above my wrist. Not even fully broken in yet. Should have tried it with gauntlets on because...
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    WTB: a pair of slip on canister mufflers 50mm inlet preferably alloy.

    as the title states. Mine are toast. Not even gonna bother rebuilding them now. Company that made the canisters is defunct, and I can't find a new oval alloy muffler sleeve.
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    Repacking an exhaust

    Hi BARF :thumbup I have a renegade dual exhaust on the SV650. It's a bit old (really old) it definitely needs some repair and repacking. I have, in my amazon cart, some Godzilla high temp carbon repair sheets/epoxy kit (specific for muffler canister use. Going to repair a few worn patches and...
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    Purchasing and registering bike with lost title?

    hello barf! I'm purchasing a bike soon (I hope!) the bike is currently: Registered non op to the owner : owner has the current reg in his name as non op salvage title : owner cannot find the title. I would like to know what documents I need to both transfer the bike as operative into my name...
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    not really new, but returning and a bike Q

    hi BARF =) I'm about to embark on a wonderful journey of doing medical work all around our wonderful bay area. There will be a lot of traveling involving east bay as a home base out to stockton, vallejo, st helena, marin, and SF. It always seems that as soon as I sell a motorcycle for one...
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