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Kevinc61 said:

Kevin... completely fabulous man!!!!!!  

I'd love to scoot that thing.  

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The older i get the faster i was.

An absolutely gorgeous bike Kevin!

Thanks for sharing it with us.

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I'm liking it!

Enjoy, a very neat ride.

Wonderful piece of machinery.  Beautiful.  Loving that front suspension.

Is that a priming button on top of the float bowl?

C

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Another sunrise, These bright and crystal moments, Crow flies overhead.

Kevin,

     You did good man, looks just like mine except for the fenders. Mine were "Plastic" in the front. Black in the back.

This bike will give you no end of joy in learning how to repair ans restore, and you have the advantage now of the internet ,for info and parts. The one thing I didn't have.

     The ride is pretty cool, HUH !!! It's a head turner for sure. Don't ever sell her!! But if you ever do give me a shot first !

JC

PS: Bing tickler if I remember, C

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06 Ducati 620 Multistrada [Rabbit] ;

Fantastic.  I'm always looking for an onld airhead or thumper like this.  I know it's none of my business, but if you don't mind, I'd be interested in how much that baby set you back.  Again, just ignore this post if you don't want to answer.

Robo

Roborider said:

Fantastic.  I'm always looking for an onld airhead or thumper like this.  I know it's none of my business, but if you don't mind, I'd be interested in how much that baby set you back.  Again, just ignore this post if you don't want to answer.

Robo

Here you go Rob.

Museum quality restoration.

Asking $12K Canadian.

Been for sale for a few months so I'm thinking you can deal on it.

Here's the site address.

http://www.robinsclassicmotorcycles.com/ 

As you can see, there's free shipping anywhere in Canada.

You can have it sent to me and i'll scoot it down to you.

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The older i get the faster i was.

Rob, I don't mind.  But you must first endure the story that goes with the price.

I was sniffing around Craigs list for an old bike to mess around with. Found a promising looking Harley. 1948 blah, blah, blah. Almost a realistic price. E-mailed and got no response. Went back on to see if the ad had dropped out and found this R27. No photo, only the phone number. Called and arranged a time to go look. Met "Al".  Great guy, honest "no promises" bike. Started on the first kick (kick only by the way). Al is 81 years old and doesn't look a day over 60. WWII Navy vet, 20 career man. Then worked another 20 for the gas company. He was selling his motorcycles because he has been getting a bit dizzy now and then, and thought he'd better quit while he's ahead. Still, he's an active Coast Guard reservist. I want to have at least half his spark when I'm 80.

So, the price. I didn't mention that he also had a /5 like mine that he sold. He had mucho left over parts for it too. He gave those to me (just because??).  AND he had the 2 up seat , another tank, all the manuals as well as a small pile of other parts for the R27. It was such a pleasure just to meet a guy like him it woulda' been worth the drive even if I hadn't bought it.

JC, to be sure I'll ask you first- After my son of course. But She's a keeper.

Terry, of course you can take her out for a scoot. But you gotta come to her, she's not comming to you.   By the way, that "Dover White" bike pictured above, if original only 50 were made. Cool story that goes with all that.

C, yes. You ought to know a "tickler" when you see one. But it seems odd to see the bowl on the side , instead of the bottom of the carb.  Original Bing.

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I will not make motorcycle sounds at work... I will not make motorcycle sounds at work...

Terry, several problems with that bike:

1) It's in TOO good condition: nothing to tinker with

2) It's in TOO good condition: I wouldn't feel right riding it around

3) $12k Canadian.  That's what now, about $47,000 US????

Robo

Kevin,

     I think those look like the stock fenders? 

Mine had a hinge in the back fender, thats how you can tell for sure, but the crome looks very good in my HO !

JC

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06 Ducati 620 Multistrada [Rabbit] ;

Nice bike, Kevin!  And don't worry, 40-50 mph should be great fun when you're sporting an open-faced helmet, WWII aviator goggles and a silk scarf.

Steven

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I finally recognized that mill.  It looks like a super-sized version of the Cox killer bee .049 engine on model plane I once owned.  Pretty much works the same way too.  Ya drizzle a little fuel into the jug and you let loose on a spring-loaded starter-gizmo