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Offline AndyH

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Gday from WA!
« on: April 21, 2017, 10:35:53 AM »
Gday all!

I live in Perth, Western Australia and have recently acquired a '72 CB500/4 which is currently in cafe racer style.   I've decided to take the challenge and revert it to stock.

Have been riding bikes since the mid 60s.....lots of brands, some better than others!  ;D

Cheers
Himble (Andy)
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: Gday from WA!
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2017, 10:47:33 AM »
hello and welcome,

 this is a great friendly place,lots of help.advise and humour,

 post lots of pictures ,

 ask lots of questions
lifelong motorcycle rider,and fan

Offline AndyH

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Re: Gday from WA!
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2017, 10:58:15 AM »
Thanks for the welcome John!  8)
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: Gday from WA!
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2017, 11:12:18 AM »
welcome!
I was on holiday in Perth for a month a few years ago visiting family. Jindalee, it was lovely.
You'll find a lot of help and advice here, its very handy
Phil

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Re: Gday from WA!
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2017, 11:30:48 AM »
A big welcome from me in Old South Wales.  Youve come to the right place for bike talk and banter.  Any pics are also welcome, just don't make us all jealous about the weather.
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

Offline AndyH

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Re: Gday from WA!
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2017, 11:35:11 AM »
Thanks for the welcome Phil and Mike.  :)

Autumn weather is mild at present.  Around 28°C today but a bit cooler with possible showers/ t'storms tomorrow.  Still temps in mid 20s tho'   ;D ;D ;D
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: Gday from WA!
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2017, 11:44:06 AM »
Hi, welcome. Know Perth very well, almost moved out there. Spent a lot of time in Mandurah and Claremont. Great biking roads, unfortunately I was riding a Harley !!!. Have fun on the forum

LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

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Re: Gday from WA!
« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2017, 01:23:53 PM »
Welcome Andy - your in the right place for advice on your rebuild - plenty 500 experts on here! Enjoy
Phil
Current Bikes:-
Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
Kawasaki ZZR1100D3 (1995)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

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Re: Gday from WA!
« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2017, 06:31:35 PM »
Welcome to the wealth of knowledge on here.  :)

Offline AndyH

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Re: Gday from WA!
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2017, 10:17:28 AM »
Thanks for the welcome folks!  8)
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: Gday from WA!
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2017, 04:15:15 PM »
Welcome Andy. Nice to have an aussie with us (good banter come Ashes time ...). K2's are great bikes. Enjoy..

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Re: Gday from WA!
« Reply #11 on: April 23, 2017, 09:55:35 AM »
Welcome Andy. Nice to have an aussie with us (good banter come Ashes time ...). K2's are great bikes. Enjoy..

Thanks James, look forward to the banter mate!  ;D
BTW I'm sure K2s are great bikes, but mine's a K1!  :P :P
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: Gday from WA!
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2017, 06:53:43 PM »
Ha ha, K1's are even better (especially the sound of HM300's on full-chat). Enjoy.

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Re: Gday from WA!
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2017, 07:59:07 PM »
How do you get HM300's to fit a 500K1 then James??? :o :o
If it's got tits or wheels, it's hassle, if it's got both, RUN!!!

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Gday from WA!
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2017, 08:24:06 PM »
Ha ha that'll teach me to read the thread properly. Back in my box. Although, I bet HM300's would sound nice on a 500 ...

 

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