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  • #1

    The Green Hornet is home.

    I bought The Green Hornet back yesterday. It's no longer green though, it's bright red/orange.

    It seems it's been passed around the OKC area by several owners since I sold it 4 1/2 years ago. It's really amazing how a bunch of dumb ass hillbillies can do to a nice bike in a very short time.

    It appears that it hasn't been wrecked though and everything is still there except the leather bags. The supports I put on there are still intact though. The fairing was removed but I got it with the bike and it still has the Green Hornet decals on it and appear to be in good shape.

    Carbs need overhaul, it's not charging probably due to the alternator wires being melted on the exhaust.

    All in all it's not too bad, just needs some paint and TLC to be retuned to it's former self.

    I lost the left side cover on the way home from the barn out in the sticks I found it in. It was on a farm out near Fletcher, Oklahoma. Look it up on MapQuest.

    Wish I could still post pics here.
    Greg

    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

    ― Albert Einstein

    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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  • #2
    This is good .............

    Way to go. Green Hornet back in the fold. Hope all the repairs are fairly easy. I'm looking forward to seeing green again.

    Sell High & Buy Low, what a concept. Glad it boomeranged back to you.

    Jeff

    was looking at Lost Rally 12Aug2013 to see Green Hornet on that trip. But I see what you were saying about the 'source' pics aren't there either on your PB account.
    Last edited by JeffH; 11-26-2017, 04:16 PM.
    78' XS1100 E
    78' XS1100 E
    78' XS1100 E
    '73 Norton 850 Commando
    '99 Triumph Sprint ST
    '02 G-Wing GL1800

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    • #3
      This a great story. Better than the Hallmark movies this time of year.

      I'm sure you will enjoy getting her back into shape.
      -Mike
      _________
      '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
      '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
      '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
      '79 XS750SF 17k miles
      '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
      '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
      '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

      Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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      • #4
        Great to hear you got her back..sorry she is in less than stellar condition but she couldnt be in better hands...Looking forward to seeing the progress..including her present state...
        1980 XS650G Special-Two
        1993 Honda ST1100

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        • #5
          You calling someone a hillbilly..... priceless.
          That's the bike with the special green hornet edition fairing right....��
          "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

          "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



          1980 LG
          1981 LH

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          • #6
            Greg,
            I hope you'll keep us posted on your progress. It's a good story. I think you can host photos on Facebook.
            Marty (in Mississippi)
            XS1100SG
            XS650SK
            XS650SH
            XS650G
            XS6502F
            XS650E

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            • #7
              The ride home..

              https://scontent-dft4-3.xx.fbcdn.net...2d&oe=5AA2E60C

              https://scontent-dft4-3.xx.fbcdn.net...ee&oe=5AD7B08C

              At home with his brothers and sisters getting a little TLC.

              https://scontent-dft4-3.xx.fbcdn.net...84&oe=5AA34545
              Last edited by BA80; 11-28-2017, 05:32 PM.
              Greg

              Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

              ― Albert Einstein

              80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

              The list changes.

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              • #8
                Yep, the poor thing needs some love! It's good that she's back in your care.
                Marty (in Mississippi)
                XS1100SG
                XS650SK
                XS650SH
                XS650G
                XS6502F
                XS650E

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                • #9
                  Guess I should post a pic of what it was 4 1/2 years ago when it was freshly finished and I sold it to finance the trip to XS Southeast. That was the year I got a weeks stay in the Asheville hospital due to my error in judgement.

                  https://scontent-dft4-3.xx.fbcdn.net...ce&oe=5AD34719
                  Greg

                  Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                  ― Albert Einstein

                  80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                  The list changes.

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                  • #10





                    I just had to see if it would work.
                    Marty (in Mississippi)
                    XS1100SG
                    XS650SK
                    XS650SH
                    XS650G
                    XS6502F
                    XS650E

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                    • #11
                      What did you do?
                      Greg

                      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                      ― Albert Einstein

                      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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                      • #12
                        BTW......I lost the left side cover on the way home so if anyone can hook me up it would be great.

                        79 Special, the one with the slots in the top.
                        Greg

                        Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                        ― Albert Einstein

                        80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                          What did you do?
                          I'm using Chrome. I could not see images in your post. Only links. I'm not good at this, so I don't know what everybody else sees.

                          I put your links between these: [IMG][/IMG]
                          Marty (in Mississippi)
                          XS1100SG
                          XS650SK
                          XS650SH
                          XS650G
                          XS6502F
                          XS650E

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                          • #14
                            OK, I'll try that next time. Thanks.

                            I'll try one now.....

                            [IMG] https://scontent-dft4-3.xx.fbcdn.net...24&oe=5A95D1C4 [IMG]
                            Greg

                            Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                            ― Albert Einstein

                            80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                            The list changes.

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                            • #15
                              OK.......that didn't work
                              Greg

                              Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                              ― Albert Einstein

                              80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                              The list changes.

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