local shop - WI

[old smokey]

I now have Friday's off because of the economy
At least I wasn't in the 10% terminated, although with the slow rate of incoming work, we're likely to see more cuts by the end of April. Anyway, I finally went to a "used" motorcycle shop that I'd heard about. Got a new battery for my MB5 on order. Once I told the owner I had a 350 GTR he immediately said if I ever want to sell it that his brother would buy it. He had an '83 Honda Interceptor that needed a paint job after being rebuilt - I've always liked the looks of those bikes. He had a CB160 that looked nice, but he said it puked oil out one tail pipe. Also had a Triumph in his smaller room. He has many more in a larger room that I didn't see (yet).

[billmo]

Just wondering where you are located.  I am between Green Bay and Appleton.  I have a CB160 that runs great and is a lot of fun to tool around on.  I also have a 86 500 Interceptor that needs engine work.  Supposedly a sweet ride though.  I have always thought the MB5's were unique and undervalued.

[old smokey]

I'm in the town of Plymouth which is about 10 west of Sheboygan. Probably an hour's drive away from you - maybe a bit longer via MB5.

[billmo]

I have a Honda 500 Turbo(precursor to the 650 Turbo).  Wondering if I could get the name of the cycle shop that has the 650 in case he would want to part with it.  Thanks.

[old smokey]

Sure, it's 'Rerun motorcycles' in Sheboygan.
I think it's on 13th street, just off Pennsylvania avenue.
Wasn't the 500 turbo only in 1982?
I'd think he would consider selling it, but he makes it sound like it can never be titled.
I'd guess he has 80-100 bikes in various states of completeness at his shop.

[Jeff Bar]

Sounds like a cool place

[billmo]

Thanks for the info.  I'll check it out.  It looks like a neat place based on the website.  If I pick up the Turbo, I'll let you know.

[old smokey]

I didn't realize he had a website, I'll have to look myself.