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CB750K2 & Sidecar
« on: August 31, 2017, 07:34:05 AM »
Well, after being reminded  by Trigger it’s about time to reveal the old girl. First a bit of history.   She was purchased new in Nov 1972 by my late father in law John and from new was fitted with a Sidecar developments Astralite sidecar.   During the 70’s she was fitted with a set of leading links manufactured by another fellow sidecarrist with materials and parts acquired from the engineering firm where he worked.  In early 1982 I met my future wife at a sidecar rally at which they were attending.  It was John and Rose his wife’s sole transport for over 40 years and carried both of their children and all of their grandchildren in her.  Later in life he was not able to manage the weight and we fitted a light weight sidecar and “Moby” as the sidecar was affectionately named was retired to the garage.  John carried on riding into his 80’s but unfortunately he passed away three years ago and left the bike and sidecar to my wife Tracy.  Finally after three years and taking early retirement I now had time to put the bike back on the road and in as close to the original trim as when John rode it.  It was my first real restoration and originally thought very little would require doing however he used it in all weathers and sprayed loads and I mean loads of chain lube over everything which had preserved somethings but trapped water and not others.  Finally after eight months of work I was able to roll her out on the 23 August and get her MOT’d just in time for the Federation of Sidecar clubs annual rally. After a few minor hiccups she completed her first outing in many years.
Also many thanks to Trigger for all the assistance and advice and Nurse Julie for the tea.
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Re: CB750K2 & Sidecar
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2017, 07:49:03 AM »
WoW !!!!

  what a lovely history,

 and so nice to see the fruits of your labours on the road ,

  and its great that both Trigger and Julie get a mention,as they both do a lot to off support and friendship on here

 welldone to all involved

BTW, loved the "kettle" outfit !!
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Re: CB750K2 & Sidecar
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2017, 07:52:54 AM »
I am not a sidecar fan but, I love this bike and all of its history. It just reminds us that the reason for owning a bike for many people years ago was to get from A to B as cheap as possible.

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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2017, 08:18:08 AM »
Awesome, simply awesome. Great effort all round.

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Re: CB750K2 & Sidecar
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2017, 09:54:25 AM »
Superb effort well done to everyone :)
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Re: CB750K2 & Sidecar
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2017, 01:35:40 PM »
I love this outfit.....Wallace and Gromit always come to mind. John has done a grand job on it and the side car is an absolute beauty.
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Re: CB750K2 & Sidecar
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2017, 06:40:30 PM »
I enjoyed reading the history the bike and sidecar.  The kettle isn't a bike I would normally associate with having a sidecar but there's probably a sidecar been fitted to anything and everything, Fizzies included.
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

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Re: CB750K2 & Sidecar
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2017, 07:07:22 PM »
A Fizzie with a sidecar. Now there's a challenge for the internet generation!

I await the results...
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Re: CB750K2 & Sidecar
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2017, 07:08:12 PM »
There are guys on the C90 forum with big sidecars attached, which is also very common in South East Asia, as well as aftermarket seats to accommodate 5 people!

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Re: CB750K2 & Sidecar
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2017, 07:09:39 PM »
Great story and bike! Dad will be looking down with pride!
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Re: CB750K2 & Sidecar
« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2017, 07:35:43 PM »
There are guys on the C90 forum with big sidecars attached, which is also very common in South East Asia, as well as aftermarket seats to accommodate 5 people!

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« Reply #11 on: September 03, 2017, 08:19:31 PM »
Just for you Trig ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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« Reply #12 on: September 03, 2017, 08:21:25 PM »
And a U.K. one, just think, you could get rid of the CD250's AND Julie's car and let her ride this! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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« Reply #13 on: September 03, 2017, 08:27:02 PM »
And a U.K. one, just think, you could get rid of the CD250's AND Julie's car and let her ride this! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D (Attachment Link)
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Re: CB750K2 & Sidecar
« Reply #14 on: September 03, 2017, 08:29:58 PM »
As above not a fan of sidecar outfits but bikes with lots of history are great and deserve restoration no matter what they are.
Even the Italian ones  ;)

 
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