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Offline Deano400

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Re: New member
« Reply #15 on: May 05, 2018, 09:17:54 AM »
Nice looking bikes Paul.

Offline Nurse Julie

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« Reply #16 on: May 05, 2018, 09:43:55 AM »
Looks fantastic. Enjoy.
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Offline Paulreade

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Re: New member
« Reply #17 on: May 05, 2018, 09:44:21 AM »
Thanks deano, my everyday bikes are a Suzuki GSX 1250 FA which is a great bike for the all round stuff such as touring , trips out for the day etc, the Bonny I just loved it's look and I tend to use it for the more local trip. The Honda is my initiation into the ' classic scene' I will see how I get on with it before I delve deeper I think. I just need to get a few miles under my belt on the Honda to get to know it, I hope I get to really enjoy riding it as much as I do the other 2
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Suzuki GSX 1250 FA
Triumph t100 bonneville
Honda cb750 k6

Offline Johnwebley

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« Reply #18 on: May 05, 2018, 10:40:32 AM »
K6 finally registered and on the road. Managed a short run to clear its lungs a little yesterday - interesting experience as I have not ridden a similar bike since 1976 when I last had my Honda CB 500/4. All my riding has been on more modern m/c's with efi etc. After struggling out of my village up hill with it spluttering away , I realised I had left the choke on ( first mistake - use to auto chokes), ride felt a little unstable so have reduced tyre pressures to 2 below recommended. Adjusted chain. Guess one has to just get use to thinking this is a 42 yr old bike and it's not going to be super slick !!. You just have to love them for what they are. The engine is smooth as is the gearbox, clutch rattles / clatters away on tickover but as soon as its pulled in  - sounds fine. Reading the threads this sounds reasonably normal ?.
What I would like to do is get to know how to service this beauty properly so any advice on essential equipment for points / carbs / valves welcomed ?.
Hope to bump into fellow owners soon.
Regards
Paul

  once you sync the carbs,set ignition ,plugs the tickover will be smoother,.
and regular oil changes will help it last longer
lifelong motorcycle rider,and fan

 

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