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So lovely…

~ 1965 Ducati 125 cc four-cylinder Grand Prix Racer. It was originally developed to race in the 125 GP class, but by the time it was finally complete, it was already outdated. It was tested, but never raced.

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So nice. Very tasteful. Feels almost like a “day 2” custom.

Honda CB 900F via

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Suzuki GSX-R750 Circuit Version.

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Not sure why I never thought of this before. Number the head nuts for torquing. Or just keep wandering back and forth from the bike to the manual…your choice. #pennydrop #atleastiknownow #honda #sohc #cb550 https://www.instagram.com/p/CoiU5b8PPYV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#pennydrop #atleastiknownow #honda #sohc #cb550

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Kaycee

#kaycee #wyoming

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Just registered the XS650 and this is the plate. Want to stick a little “s” after the “AIX”. Also Aix en Provence is home to one of my favorite bands of all time: #deluxe #yamaha #vintage #xs650 https://www.instagram.com/p/CkrTWbNLkaC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#deluxe #yamaha #vintage #xs650

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What a difference a shower makes. New acquisition. 77 Yamaha XS650. Very original. will be selling soon. DM for info. #yamaha #xs650 #TwinForTheWin #forsale https://www.instagram.com/p/CjYLxk6Ladp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#yamaha #xs650 #twinforthewin #forsale

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Just took delivery of this Starrett 1/16” (~1.5mm) pin punch and have to say their products never fail to impress. #starrett #toolporn https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci_VNUALeW4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#starrett #toolporn

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Good morning, sunshine! #southtable #goldencolorado #rattlesnake https://www.instagram.com/p/CiK6mR8L5x3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#southtable #goldencolorado #rattlesnake

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You know how every video of custom motorcycle guys start with the big plume from an oxy torch or a hail of sparks from grinding? Grinding, yes! More grinding! Must have pretty sparks! Well that’s not always what it looks like. #caferacer #mythbuster #ducati #guzzidiag #ecuflashing #vivaitalia #welcometothegrid https://www.instagram.com/p/ChginnEsgkB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#caferacer #mythbuster #ducati #guzzidiag #ecuflashing #vivaitalia #welcometothegrid

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Well, can you see anything!?! #hehe https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce4bJ5Rrdbo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#hehe

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It took a bit of time bench testing the fuel level, but I reckon it’s time worth spent to know where the levels are. (of note: the photos kinda look like one is a smidge high and the other a smidge low), in reality they are right on the seam of the float bowl). #oldbike #honda #cb350four #carb #keihin #float https://www.instagram.com/p/CerU044pGK3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#oldbike #honda #cb350four #carb #keihin #float

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The floats in these carbs aren’t playing very nicely. #oldbikestuff #honda #cb350f #carbtuning #floats #keihin https://www.instagram.com/p/CemV9dQPkgC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#oldbikestuff #honda #cb350f #carbtuning #floats #keihin

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Those Italians sure know how to design visual appeal. #ducati #monza #single https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdw-F5ysM7g/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#ducati #monza #single

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Science day at Aries! Finally finished the AFR sniffer. Now to see if it works! #airfuelratio #shopmade #sniffer #science #NoMoreChopTest #ScienceStepsForward #MagicStepsBack https://www.instagram.com/p/CdeddQkr8z_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#airfuelratio #shopmade #sniffer #science #nomorechoptest #sciencestepsforward #magicstepsback

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This bike is very close to perfect but one issue was rust in the tank. Not terrible but not good either. Reverse electrolysis is my go-to for this situation. “Non-invasive”, very little actual labor, and great results. #winning #1972 #honda #cb350f #littlefour #reverseelectrolysis #science #ftw https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdd4ptCLMqr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#winning #1972 #honda #cb350f #littlefour #reverseelectrolysis #science #ftw

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Happy 50th! #honda #cb350f #1972 #50th https://www.instagram.com/p/CdB-W9TLWzp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#honda #cb350f #1972 #50th