Comments for Nathaniel Salzman

Comment on Exciting things to come by Nathaniel Salzman

Nathaniel Salzman — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:13:38 +0000

Thanks everybody!

Robb, thanks especially for your continued encouragement of my writing. Apple has just announced some really interesting, powerful self-publishing tools. I’ve got my eye on that for a couple of book-length ideas — and motorcycles definitely play into that. I miss being around the shop something awful. It’s awesome here, but I miss you and the boys.

Comment on Exciting things to come by lasersailor

lasersailor — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:23:47 +0000

Excellent move, Nathaniel — best wishes for fun and success.

Comment on Exciting things to come by Robb S.

Robb S. — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:57:14 +0000

Dude, that totally rocks!!! Good on ‘ya, mate! But do us all a big favor: Don’t stop writing. We already miss the hell out of you back here at B-Cat, and I personally really miss your ‘shop chronicles’. Don’t stop pounding out the words, bro. You’re a phenomenal story-teller, and now-a-days, that’s a rare thing indeed…

Comment on Exciting things to come by squakk

squakk — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:37:17 +0000

Congratulations N!! Enjoy all the fun and learn a few things if you have time. xoxo

Comment on Wrench log: A horse of my own. Part three. by David Reese

David Reese — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:37:22 +0000

I’m jealous!

Comment on Sold: 1980 Honda CB650 by Nathaniel Salzman

Nathaniel Salzman — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:14:44 +0000

Rick,

I can’t remember exactly how much I got for it when it sold. A CB650 is not a particularly desirable of collectible bike, but no less fun to ride. It also depends on your local area. In the Twin Cities, in great shape, it could be worth anything from $1,000 – $2,500 depending on the buyer. I paid $900 for mine and only had to do minor work to it (fork seals, brake master cylinder, handlebars), but can’t remember what it sold for. $1,600 maybe? Good luck!

Comment on Sold: 1980 Honda CB650 by Rick

Rick — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:40:52 +0000

Nathaniel,

I have an immaculate 1980 Honda CB650-C with less than 20K original miles that is equal to the one you sold in beauty and operation. Although I was not the original owner, I have had a lot of fun exploring and restoring this bike, but I am considering selling it like you have done, although hard. It is nice to pull out on a beautiful day here in Texas, and take a nice smooth ride on an open stretch of backroads. I will admit though, I know it is capable of longer rides, but in my opinion, this bike is too small to ride long distances but great for short rides. Anyway, pending further research on pricing and such, I was wondering if you could offer a range of pricing I might expect to get if I decide to sell it?
Please advise!

Thanks for any help you may offer,

Rick

P.S. Super Nice Bike you had, and there are still a few nice bikes like ours out there under cover. But, like you said, getting harder to find.
Currently working on my Red and Black, 1978 Honda XL-350 which has less than 2,500 miles on it. Runs and looks super, just rebuilt the shocks. Will probably sell it too?

Comment on DIY: Stebel Nautilus Air Horn by Nathaniel Salzman

Nathaniel Salzman — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:24:52 +0000

You’ve got to ground the negative wire from the new horn, yes. Just make sure you’re not running current directly through your OEM switch to the new horn, or you’ll blow out the switch in your hand control eventually. That’s the whole point of the relay. Glad you got it figured out.

Comment on DIY: Stebel Nautilus Air Horn by Marco

Marco — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:18:46 +0000

Solved it! It was the (-) from the new horn…ended up attaching it to the top where the Stebel horn is now housed. Should be OK?

Comment on DIY: Stebel Nautilus Air Horn by Marco

Marco — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:54:13 +0000

Hey Nathaniel,

I tried following some instructions I got off the CBF1000 (Honda) forum. However, whenever I hit the horn, all I get is a click. I have the relay and everything connected.

One thing to note though, with the OEM horn – it was connected with two black wires with no indication as to which is + or which is -.

That said though – my understanding is that 85 on the relay goes to the (-) of the OEM horn and 86 goes to the (+) of the original OEM horn…can’t work out which is which. But even with switcing the wires around, I still have no luck :(

All I get is a clicking sound. Any ideas?

Thanks
Marco