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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Online Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 29076 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Back When Bikes were Easy ! Reply #1 - 10/16/26 at 18:06:00 Great you should get it. Then you can do a 1 into 4 intake
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Reply #2 - 10/17/26 at 02:39:46

I had one when I was 19. It is a super reliable machine that I often took on vacation to France. Powerful enough for 2 people with luggage. Pretty fast too. And if you ride in the rain, you can ride verry long distances at full throttle on the highways without any problems; with two people and luggage, you could easily reach 100+ miles and get to your destination quickly. I have owned many motorcycles, but I personally found this to be the most practical. Repairs were also very simple. There is even a small hatch on the underside of the engine so you can work on the gearbox, for example to replace your shift forks.

I think the price is quite high for a machine that isn't original. But if that 15,000 miles is the actual mileage... then you can enjoy it for a long time.

Its a easy bike indeed !

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Reply #3 - 10/17/26 at 17:22:05

It's 50 years old this year ! About 14 months ago I gave $4,550 (+ Tax, title + tag.) for a New two year old RE Interceptor 650. After finding a comfortable Touring Seat and adding a Belt Drive system to it , I like it.
But , its "ordinary" and "adequate" ... so I still have the "wondering eye" when I see other bikes . Roll Eyes

Those Bikes of Yester-Year seem to be more eye catching than any of the New Stuff !

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springman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2327 Spring, Texas Gender:	Re: Back When Bikes were Easy ! Reply #4 - 10/19/26 at 10:59:03 I rode one of those exactly one time probably back in 78 or 79. A friend had one and needed someone to drive it back from the dealership since he was picking up a new 750-4. I never did ride the 750, but that 550 was nice.
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Reply #5 - 10/19/26 at 12:55:10

I also owned the 750cc. It was significantly heavier and more powerful. Unfortunately, after refurbishing it, I reinstalled the throttle cables incorrectly—they ended up working in reverse. I thought I’d take it for a quick test ride, but when a bird suddenly landed in front of my wheel and I tried to roll off the throttle, it opened up completely instead, leading to a rough landing. Since just about everything was broken and I’d already exhausted my budget on the restoration, I decided to "rebuild" it into a low-cost, custom version by removing everything that was broken.

Eventually, it was stolen in Amsterdam.

Fifteen years later, I received a call from someone who had been hit by my old motorcycle—they wanted me to pay for the damages.
I also discovered who had stolen it: it turned out to be a squatter who had achieved national fame and legendary status. He died in a police cell shortly thereafter—it was all over the news. (I had nothing to do with any of it.) Life can take some strange turns.

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Reply #6 - 10/19/26 at 14:18:47

I’ve ridden the 350 , 400 , 500 & 550 ; also never the 750. Everytime riding an early Honda 4 cyl. It felt like riding the future , way ahead of its time. And it had my favorite modern appointment , a Happy Button ! And a kick starter !If you had a 750 then you had a Hooker Header too , almost the Jetson’s ! Honda was riding the wave they created , Honda was on top in those years.

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Reply #7 - 10/19/26 at 19:42:38

Here's a interesting question : Is it possible to wear out a four cylinder Honda ? Undecided

I had a Honda 500/four in my early 20's and it seemed like a forever bike .

Dad got a 750/four the second year they were available here in the USA. He had about 50,000 miles on it before he passed away from a heart attack.
My nephew got the bike and it disappeared . I'll never know how long it lasted ?

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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5609 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Back When Bikes were Easy ! Reply #8 - 10/20/26 at 13:38:37 My favorite was the 400 it seemed lighter , with some lower drag type bars & 4 into 1 exhaust stock , it was a cafe racer right out of the box.
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zevenenergie Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2348 The Netherlands Den Haag	Re: Back When Bikes were Easy ! Reply #9 - 10/23/26 at 02:05:54 Just look at what’s popping up on a Dutch sales site today: https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/motoren/motoren-oldtimers/m2456850405-triumph-3t...
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Reply #10 - 10/30/26 at 21:25:04

Hay Versey

Does the frame behind the motor split and leave room for a carb and a 1 into 4 intake manifold ?

I picture a 1.5" tube with four short numbs on one side and one central numb on the other side.

Tractors mount the carb to the bottom so only vapor makes it to the intake valves. I'd think race cars would mount the carb "numb" to the top of the tube for dumping fuel like pouring it out of a bucket ? Undecided

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18846 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Back When Bikes were Easy ! Reply #11 - Yesterday at 03:19:14 zevenenergie wrote on 10/23/26 at 02:05:54: Just look at what’s popping up on a Dutch sales site today: I want this one!!!!!!!! https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/motoren/motoren-oldtimers/m2457278850-bsa-500cc-...
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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5609 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Back When Bikes were Easy ! Reply #12 - Yesterday at 10:21:56 Oh Dave , That is sinful , absolute moto porn ! I’d love to take her for a jaunt down some country lanes !!! Essence of motorcycling ! When you own a bike like that it is mandatory you dress the part in era correct riding gear. A throwback without a doubt.
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MMRanch Serious Thumper Offline Evil flourishes if Good Men do Nothing. Posts: 6255 LYNCHBURG TN Gender:	Re: Back When Bikes were Easy ! Reply #13 - Yesterday at 11:39:02 That looks like a nice Putt-Putt machine !
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