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Lomax
Sun Aug 26th, 2012, 02:59 PM
I just picked up a new sport bike for us FOG's. Yeppers this thing is the cat's pajamas. :eyebrows: I bet it can beat any of them thar new fangled rocket bikes any day. :lol:

Now I just have to figure out what I am going to do with it. :dunno:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/CL350/DSC02054.jpg


Marc

longrider
Sun Aug 26th, 2012, 03:44 PM
Wow, an old CL350. Considering its age, it is in incredibly good condition! Congrats on the "new" bike

puckstr
Sun Aug 26th, 2012, 03:54 PM
Kick Ass

~Barn~
Sun Aug 26th, 2012, 06:37 PM
That thing look dangerous!

Nice find. =)

kawasakirob
Sun Aug 26th, 2012, 06:41 PM
Looks like you can even strap a walker to it:)

madvlad
Sun Aug 26th, 2012, 06:45 PM
I smell cafe...

Lomax
Sun Aug 26th, 2012, 06:46 PM
Looks like you can even strap a walker to it:)

:lol: Good one, I like it.

Marc

Lomax
Sun Aug 26th, 2012, 06:47 PM
I smell cafe...

Nope, Got the GB for that. But HMMM, it did come with a really rough parts bike. :eyebrows:

maktastik_jr.
Sun Aug 26th, 2012, 07:56 PM
that is a fucking sweet scrambler. buddy of mine just picked up a 69 cl350 thats dreamsicle orange and white. those things redline at like 12,500 rpms dont they?

Lomax
Sun Aug 26th, 2012, 08:12 PM
No not quite. It is marked at redline 10.5 which is still pretty impressive for a parallel twin that is 44 years old. I does need quite a bit of work but nothing too serious. I will probably fix it up and sell it but I am afraid that I might fall in love with it. It is so small and makes such good power that it is just a little blast. Maybe a KLR tour pack on the back and make it a grocery getter. :eyebrows:

Marc

willb003
Sun Aug 26th, 2012, 09:41 PM
Pictures just don't do it justice. It looks so much better in person.

apptwins
Sat Sep 22nd, 2012, 06:39 PM
With all the new "cross-over" bikes this thing was ahead of it's time.
I did see the parts bike and OMG!:spit:

You sir are a Hooligan!!

Lomax
Sat Mar 16th, 2013, 09:33 PM
Well this one sold right away so I had to run out and get another FOG sport bike. :hibye:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Moto%20Guzzi%20Stelvio/P1030647_zps69abd8e5.jpg

Marc

TFOGGuys
Sat Mar 16th, 2013, 10:34 PM
Nice Marc...

kawasakirob
Sat Mar 16th, 2013, 11:02 PM
Nice Guzzi! Don't see many of those around. New or old

Lomax
Sat Mar 16th, 2013, 11:43 PM
Thanks so much. It is a blast to ride.

Jim, how are your doing my good friend? I hope recovery is going well.

Marc

Sean
Sun Mar 17th, 2013, 07:57 AM
Nice! :up: How does it feel/ride compared to the Beemer?


Well this one sold right away so I had to run out and get another FOG sport bike. :hibye:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Moto%20Guzzi%20Stelvio/P1030647_zps69abd8e5.jpg

Marc

Lomax
Sun Mar 17th, 2013, 08:23 AM
Nice! :up: How does it feel/ride compared to the Beemer?

It is very different and a lot the same.

I can't say it handles any better than the GS but has a more positive feel. That is probably due to the telelever front end on the BMW. I think it will be quite comparable to the BMW off road and maybe even a little better, not that these big DS bikes are off road bikes, but lots of dirt roads and 4x4 roads have been and will be ridden on it.

The seat is lower than the BMW and being vertically challenged as I am, makes stopping a lot more comfortable.

I think it has more low end torque than the BMW and the power is a blast. The exhaust note is intoxicating and very Ducati like.

In certain RPM ranges it has a lot more vibration than the BMW but that is only at very low RPM's. Running it over 4K RPM it is smooth as glass.

The ABS seems to be a bit behind the BMW as I was able to lock the rear wheel riding it home last night, but then again it did not try and throw me over the bars. LOL:

Maintenance intervals are about the same and still very easy to do.

I will be taking the course on how to run all the switches and computer readouts, WOW it has lots of stuff I probably will never use. :eyebrows:

Marc

rifleshooter
Wed Mar 20th, 2013, 05:50 PM
I smell cafe...

Yep, me too.

It's certified cafe material.

Ghosty
Wed Mar 20th, 2013, 07:31 PM
That's a badass bike Lomax! Love the color scheme too. My buddy has a very nice CB750. I think it's a 1977?

Lomax
Wed Mar 20th, 2013, 07:56 PM
Yep, me too.

It's certified cafe material.

You want me to Cafe' the Stelvio ? :shocked:

Marc

CYCLE_MONKEY
Thu Mar 21st, 2013, 01:36 PM
No not quite. It is marked at redline 10.5 which is still pretty impressive for a parallel twin that is 44 years old. I does need quite a bit of work but nothing too serious. I will probably fix it up and sell it but I am afraid that I might fall in love with it. It is so small and makes such good power that it is just a little blast. Maybe a KLR tour pack on the back and make it a grocery getter. :eyebrows:

Marc
The metallurgy that we use today, with few changes, was developed between WWI and the end of WWII, as were calculations for peak piston G loading based on the metalurgy. So, it's not too surprising, it's all just a matter of bore vs. stroke. Honda had that 6-cylinder 250 4-stroke (RC166) that rev'd to about 18kRPM.
http://motomalaya.net/blog/2012/03/26/1966-honda-rc166-250cc-6-cylinder-racing-bike-18000rpm-monster/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhhWV2-stGs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTDpzOzxKaw

Wicked!

apptwins
Thu Mar 28th, 2013, 06:04 PM
Nice Stelvio Marc. Looking forward to devouring some miles with you this coming riding season. I think my wonderful basso profundo Ducati - Ferracci exhaust note will pair nicely with the new studly Italian you are piloting.


Here is the definition from Merriam-Webster dictionary:
Origin of BASSO PROFUNDO

Italian, literally, deep bassFirst Known Use: 1853

Hay, the F'n definition has its origins in Italy. And we all know Merriam was a sultry bitch !!

CYCLE_MONKEY
Mon Apr 1st, 2013, 06:01 PM
Nice Stelvio Marc. Looking forward to devouring some miles with you this coming riding season. I think my wonderful basso profundo Ducati - Ferracci exhaust note will pair nicely with the new studly Italian you are piloting.


Here is the definition from Merriam-Webster dictionary:
Origin of BASSO PROFUNDO

Italian, literally, deep bassFirst Known Use: 1853

Hay, the F'n definition has its origins in Italy. And we all know Merriam was a sultry bitch !!
ALL the cool shit comes from Italy....... :)

Lomax
Mon Apr 1st, 2013, 08:49 PM
I picked up another Italian FOG bike this weekend.

72 Guzzi Eldorado. :think: This one needs a little work but not much. I have started with much worse in the past.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Moto%20Guzzi%20Eldorado/DSC02212_zps03e86e51.jpg

Marc

UHATEIT
Fri Apr 5th, 2013, 08:41 AM
I just picked up a new sport bike for us FOG's. Yeppers this thing is the cat's pajamas. :eyebrows: I bet it can beat any of them thar new fangled rocket bikes any day. :lol:

Now I just have to figure out what I am going to do with it. :dunno:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/CL350/DSC02054.jpg


Marc

That is my cousin's dream bike, and they still hold good value and are hard to find in good condition and that thing looks great! Congrats!

Striple
Thu May 2nd, 2013, 09:44 AM
The Honda and Guzzi are both sweet. Guess that makes me a FOG.

PurpleFox
Wed Jun 26th, 2013, 12:26 AM
Those are both beautiful bikes! I love older bikes, they are very special. I am a hopeless romantic for nostalgia!

Are there any old/classic bike shows or meets around the front range this summer??

Dannymack
Wed Jun 26th, 2013, 03:09 PM
Those are both beautiful bikes! I love older bikes, they are very special. I am a hopeless romantic for nostalgia!

Are there any old/classic bike shows or meets around the front range this summer??
Come to GB fish and chips on sheridan the first Thursday of the month for a pretty decent vintage turn out. Next Thursday it happens again.

Lomax
Wed Jun 26th, 2013, 04:29 PM
Come to GB fish and chips on sheridan the first Thursday of the month for a pretty decent vintage turn out. Next Thursday it happens again.

I would love to make that some time but work schedule prevents it. Why can't they have functions on the weekend. :think:


Marc

Lomax
Sun Aug 4th, 2013, 03:55 PM
Oops I did it again. :yes:

The Guzzi Eldorado got sold and the replacement is a new bike with vintage appeal. Is it a race bike? NO WAY. But it is a blast to ride, comfortable, handles great, has adequate power, and I could not get over the looks.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Moto%20Guzzi%20V7R/P8040005_zps6fc3373d.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Moto%20Guzzi%20V7R/P8040001_zps589d010a.jpg

Actual mufflers and bar end mirrors are in the mail.

Marc

Bueller
Sun Aug 4th, 2013, 03:58 PM
Sweet bike Marc, My step son was really looking at these when they were first released.

Lomax
Sun Aug 4th, 2013, 04:02 PM
Thanks Dave, so far I am impressed. It is much more bike than I thought it would be.

Marc

CaneZach
Sun Aug 4th, 2013, 04:23 PM
Those racers are sweet bikes. Congrats!

Gramps
Mon Aug 5th, 2013, 11:46 AM
I see you are on the merry- go -round of bike purchases again. That's great news! Things must be going good.

apptwins
Sun Sep 1st, 2013, 08:59 PM
Sweet bike Marc. I provided as much bad influence as possible ;-)

Lomax
Wed Dec 18th, 2013, 09:02 PM
I guess I need to update the FOG sport bike collection. Sold the Guzzi Eldorado and picked up an old Brit favorite of mine. The PO started the restoration and did quite a lot of good things, some not so good things, and some things completely overlooked. But it is in much better shape than my last Norton was. He stopped working on it in 2003 so it has been sitting for 10 years. All torn down in the garage now but it will be back on the road in a couple of months and ripping up the roads in true FOG fashion.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Norton/i-gLvvmtj/0/L/DSC_0217-L.jpg


Marc

FZRguy
Wed Dec 18th, 2013, 10:24 PM
Ah, old British bikes. Hope she's a winner.

Generic
Thu Dec 19th, 2013, 08:53 AM
Awesome, I was eying a 74 CL360 the other day but I don't need a project right now, as much as I want one.

asp_125
Thu Dec 19th, 2013, 09:17 AM
Nice bike! Aside.. is that wheel chock bolted down or just sitting there?

Lomax
Thu Dec 19th, 2013, 09:52 AM
Nice bike! Aside.. is that wheel chock bolted down or just sitting there?

It is bolted down REAL good ;) The Baxley chock works great as I can load bikes and they will sit there all by themselves while I tie them down.

Marc

Lomax
Fri Jan 31st, 2014, 07:33 PM
Ok this one is about done and ready for some nice weather. I will admit that the PO did a lot of the work but it was a joy to finish up.

So from this:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Norton%201973/022_zps5c372098.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Norton%201973/001_zpse8085a2e.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Norton%201973/before1_zps29402d40.jpg


To this:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Norton%201973/DSC02523_zps8d18e1b7.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Norton%201973/DSC02527_zpsc5cf9727.jpg


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Norton%201973/DSC02530_zpsb1df7ee6.jpg


Ready for the initial test rides. :yay:

What to do next. :slap:

Marc

Gramps
Sat Feb 1st, 2014, 09:39 AM
Awesome!

Lomax
Sat Feb 1st, 2014, 09:49 AM
Thanks, How are you doing Tom? Long time no see.

Marc

Gramps
Sat Feb 1st, 2014, 09:55 AM
Doing great! We moved to Florida and semi-retired late last year. I'm riding the track more than the street at this point. Riding the streets are different down here in the land of straight and flat. We are still doing a trip to the Gap every year. A few of the old North Central guys are still making the trip. Good to see you are getting your collection back up to a normal LOMAX number:) Hope everything is going well!

~Barn~
Sat Feb 1st, 2014, 10:44 AM
Helluva transformation Marc. Nicely done!

Generic
Mon Feb 3rd, 2014, 09:29 AM
Looks great, makes me anxious to get my project bike.

asp_125
Mon Feb 3rd, 2014, 09:40 AM
Wow! Looking great!

Ratty
Mon Sep 1st, 2014, 09:58 AM
I'll give you $500 for it .:cheers:

Lomax
Mon Sep 1st, 2014, 11:37 AM
$500 WOW what a deal. :)

The latest FOG bikes.

1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police bike. :shocked:


https://photos.smugmug.com/Moto-Guzzi-Eldorado-1974/i-HNR9JVf/0/L/DSC03162-L.jpg


And 1964 BMW R50/2 with a whopping 26 HP from the factory 50 years ago. :headbang:

https://photos.smugmug.com/BMW-R502/i-XfCBkzB/0/L/P9130002-L.jpg




Marc

FZRguy
Mon Sep 1st, 2014, 02:38 PM
Nice...and I thought my FZR was old.

Lomax
Tue Jun 2nd, 2015, 11:44 AM
OK then. The V7 Racer and the Stelvio got sold and turned into this:

OMG what a bike :headbang:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Ducati-Multistrada/i-hsNc8vR/0/L/IMG_0108-L.jpg


Then this made its way into my life a couple of weekends ago. I really wish that these cool old bikes would stop finding me. NOT:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Ducati-900SS/i-kCXhkqr/0/L/P5280001-L.jpg

So yea, I guess this one really is a FOG sport bike. :up:

Marc

madvlad
Tue Jun 2nd, 2015, 11:51 AM
Your collection is just too darn cool man :up: one for each day of the week haha, decisions

Lomax
Sun Apr 30th, 2017, 09:42 AM
Gotta update this every now and then :yes: I had a Royal Enfield for about a year and then this showed up on the market and I just had to have it. I know Right? A Harley ??? :shock:

It is a 1977 XLCR Cafe Racer and all stock and in original condition.

https://photos.smugmug.com/XLCR/i-b8W24dx/0/6e9ff1e1/L/DSC03217-L.jpg

Here is the Royal Enfield I sold to make room for it.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Royal-Enfield/i-x2gwSpr/0/eefc0458/L/IMG_0274-L.jpg

Just got to change things up every now and then :D

FZRguy
Sun Apr 30th, 2017, 12:30 PM
I like the HD better. :up:

TFOGGuys
Sun Apr 30th, 2017, 05:40 PM
Nice! Pretty much the only AMF Harley I ever liked...

~Barn~
Mon May 1st, 2017, 11:07 AM
Ah, 1977.... a wonderful year indeed!

Sweet bike. =)