Hit a new milestone on my cage tonight

thirdgenlxi · 03-23-2010, 12:34 AM

Finally, she rolled over 400k tonight!! Seemed like it took forever, I guess cuz I haven't driven the car much over the last 5 years or so. It turned 300k way back on 9-12-02

1 mile and counting

Almost there!

WoooooooHooooooooooo!!

Kinda hard to see at night, buuuut....

(why do I get the feeling somebody is watching me??)

Even got to share the excitement with my bestest bud and favorite travelling companion ever!

Other than a head gasket back in 2001 at 271k, it's all original engine and transmission.... never a single rebuild on either. On it's 2nd clutch, original factory clutch broke a spring in the disc back in 2003 at 321k. Power everything and it all works great, heat and A/C included (although I did have to replace the compressor back in 2003). Still runs and drives like you wouldn't believe.... smoooooth as glass, and idles so smooth and quiet you can barely even tell it's running sometimes. Been driving it for 10 years now and it's never once let me down... ever! Absolutely rock solid reliable! Sure can't complain for a car I got for free, LOL

Still starts right up immediately on the first crank, every single time regardless of temp or weather!

A few other pics from along the way, all after 300k

Nov 2002 - Clanton, AL, hauling everything I owned moving from central IL down to south FL (1200 mi)

2004-ish - Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Back when I actually washed it and kept it clean inside and out, lol

2007 - BFE southern Georgia, moving from south FL to north GA (700 mi)

2008 - Lexington, KY, picking up my roomates new bike, taking it back to Atlanta, GA (900 mi)

2009 - Atlanta, GA, moving (some of) my stuff up to Asheville, NC (200 mi)

She's towed waaaaaaay more than just the above, that's just the only ones I've got pictures of. Definitely a wee bit overloaded a few times, hahah. Always pulled everything I've put behind her though!

Anyways, just wanted to share.... as much as I love my bike and seem to neglect my cage, I still love it too! Hondas FTMFW!!

Homeslice · 03-23-2010, 12:51 AM

Nice.... Late 80's/early 90's Hondas were the best all-around automotive accomplishments ever.

What's with that mattress though, jeesh

thirdgenlxi · 03-23-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Nice.... Late 80's/early 90's Hondas were the best all-around automotive accomplishments ever.

What's with that mattress though, jeesh

Hey now.... it was a hand-me-down (aka.... FREE!!) hahaha. It's covered up with a nice set of blue and white sheets now, thank you

derf · 03-23-2010, 01:05 AM

Seriously what kind of crack do you feed your vehicles? a car that hit 400k? A bike that hit 147k? Is there some kind of magic voodoo that you spray on the car when you wash it?

HokieDNA01 · 03-23-2010, 01:25 AM

LOVE my accord too. She is only at 130,000 so she is just a baby but I dont see getting rid of her anytime soon.

BobTheBiker · 03-23-2010, 01:58 AM

Its a HONDA. they consider 400k underachieving, so they built it to last through the nuclear holocaust and outlive the cockroaches.

Homeslice · 03-23-2010, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

Its a HONDA. they consider 400k underachieving, so they built it to last through the nuclear holocaust and outlive the cockroaches.

unless you have an automatic....

Homeslice · 03-23-2010, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

Seriously what kind of crack do you feed your vehicles? a car that hit 400k? A bike that hit 147k? Is there some kind of magic voodoo that you spray on the car when you wash it?

Seriously. Do you drive/ride for a living? Do deliveries or something?

derf · 03-23-2010, 04:47 AM

No and I havn't been able to keep any car past 150k without major problems or stuff that couldnt be helped.

HokieDNA01 · 03-23-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

unless you have an automatic....

auto tranny does seem to be the week point. Mine had a recall before I bought it and my parent's van had its recalled and replaced at 98,000 (they were thrill since it hadn't given them any issues).

03-23-2010, 12:34 AM	#1
thirdgenlxi They call me a ride whore Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mills River, NC Moto: 2004 CBR 600 F4i Posts: 353	Hit a new milestone on my cage tonight Finally, she rolled over 400k tonight!! Seemed like it took forever, I guess cuz I haven't driven the car much over the last 5 years or so. It turned 300k way back on 9-12-02 1 mile and counting Almost there! WoooooooHooooooooooo!! Kinda hard to see at night, buuuut.... (why do I get the feeling somebody is watching me??) Even got to share the excitement with my bestest bud and favorite travelling companion ever! Other than a head gasket back in 2001 at 271k, it's all original engine and transmission.... never a single rebuild on either. On it's 2nd clutch, original factory clutch broke a spring in the disc back in 2003 at 321k. Power everything and it all works great, heat and A/C included (although I did have to replace the compressor back in 2003). Still runs and drives like you wouldn't believe.... smoooooth as glass, and idles so smooth and quiet you can barely even tell it's running sometimes. Been driving it for 10 years now and it's never once let me down... ever! Absolutely rock solid reliable! Sure can't complain for a car I got for free, LOL Still starts right up immediately on the first crank, every single time regardless of temp or weather! A few other pics from along the way, all after 300k Nov 2002 - Clanton, AL, hauling everything I owned moving from central IL down to south FL (1200 mi) 2004-ish - Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Back when I actually washed it and kept it clean inside and out, lol 2007 - BFE southern Georgia, moving from south FL to north GA (700 mi) 2008 - Lexington, KY, picking up my roomates new bike, taking it back to Atlanta, GA (900 mi) 2009 - Atlanta, GA, moving (some of) my stuff up to Asheville, NC (200 mi) She's towed waaaaaaay more than just the above, that's just the only ones I've got pictures of. Definitely a wee bit overloaded a few times, hahah. Always pulled everything I've put behind her though! Anyways, just wanted to share.... as much as I love my bike and seem to neglect my cage, I still love it too! Hondas FTMFW!! __________________ *-Jared* Black/Red '04 CBR 600 F4i - 253,500 miles and counting Black '89 Accord LX-i sedan - 435,200 miles still going strong States visited on my F4i facebook.com/thirdgenlxi

03-23-2010, 12:51 AM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Nice.... Late 80's/early 90's Hondas were the best all-around automotive accomplishments ever. What's with that mattress though, jeesh Last edited by Homeslice; 03-23-2010 at 12:54 AM..

03-23-2010, 01:05 AM	#4
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Seriously what kind of crack do you feed your vehicles? a car that hit 400k? A bike that hit 147k? Is there some kind of magic voodoo that you spray on the car when you wash it? __________________

03-23-2010, 01:25 AM	#5
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	LOVE my accord too. She is only at 130,000 so she is just a baby but I dont see getting rid of her anytime soon. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

03-23-2010, 04:47 AM	#9
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	No and I havn't been able to keep any car past 150k without major problems or stuff that couldnt be helped. __________________

03-23-2010, 01:58 AM	#6
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	Its a HONDA. they consider 400k underachieving, so they built it to last through the nuclear holocaust and outlive the cockroaches.