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Offline royhall

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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #45 on: July 22, 2018, 12:11:10 PM »
Top job Phil, just make sure there's a crane to get you off at the destination. ;D  Stunning build.
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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #46 on: July 22, 2018, 12:17:44 PM »
Already got that sorted Roy - my wife will follow me in the car with a sponge crash mat - when I stop, she will position the sponge to the left of the bike, I will put it on the side stand, lift my right leg..... then roll off the bike onto the sponge! Havn't planned the getting up off the floor yet though!
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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #47 on: July 22, 2018, 12:24:26 PM »
Already got that sorted Roy - my wife will follow me in the car with a sponge crash mat - when I stop, she will position the sponge to the left of the bike, I will put it on the side stand, lift my right leg..... then roll off the bike onto the sponge! Havn't planned the getting up off the floor yet though!
Ha Ha Nice one!!
Current bikes:
TriBsa CCM 350 Twin
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Honda CB750F2 in Candy Apple Red
Triumph Trident 660 in Black/White
Triumph T100C
Suzuki GS1000HC
Honda CB450K0 Black Bomber
Honda CB750K5 in Planet Blue Metallic (Current Project)

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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #48 on: July 22, 2018, 12:46:01 PM »
That sounds remarkably like the way I used to exit MGB's. Open door, fall on floor, climb up wing

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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #49 on: July 22, 2018, 12:58:27 PM »
That is stunning Phil, an absolute credit to you. Sounds fantastic.


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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #50 on: July 22, 2018, 01:38:16 PM »
Absolutely brilliant Phil, and the best bit to come, the ride!, apart from a bit of top heaviness pulling out of junctions you’ll be amazed how nicely it handles, mainly down to the weight loss, brilliantly executed job :)
PS I think the top heaviness is due to the clip ons, less leverage.
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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #51 on: July 22, 2018, 01:43:44 PM »
Good looking ride. Well done Phil.
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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #52 on: August 25, 2018, 10:18:28 PM »
Now registered (thanks for help James) and insured. Just needs revcounter re-calbrating to Boyer ignition signal (Smiths building me one free of charge as stock electronic unit reads double revs - great service), replica CR petrol tap back with Paul McGhie to stop leak (got a CR250 motocross on at the moment) and final set up of the carburation over the next few weeks.
Going to have a break from building bikes for a few months as I am suffering from a fracture at the moment (My wallet!)
Thanks to everyone who has given me help and advice on this build - the hardest I'm done so far!
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Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #53 on: August 25, 2018, 10:24:13 PM »
looks great   :) So much for the cheap, basic, build  ;) ;D

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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #54 on: August 25, 2018, 10:33:35 PM »
Graham - as I keep telling my wife - its an investment!
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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: CR750 Paint
« Reply #55 on: August 25, 2018, 10:43:26 PM »
SO, what is next on the list of investments ;D

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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #56 on: August 25, 2018, 10:48:41 PM »
Got that K6 cafe racer at the back of the garage - fancy standardish looking bike with a set of matt black std exhausts (I have a set in ok condition) with upside down forks - standard paint = just an idea.
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Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
Kawasaki ZZR1100D3 (1995)
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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #57 on: August 25, 2018, 10:59:27 PM »
Don't get carried away now  ;D ;D ;D

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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #58 on: August 26, 2018, 02:06:44 PM »
What a fantastic looking bike. To quote Boyd Coddington of American Hotrod fame 'It's bitchin'  :).
My theory of 'investing' is why would I give my money to a bank to get rich off my back when I can buy and ride the motorcycles I always wanted but could never afford when I was younger. Keep investing in two wheels  ;).
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Re: CR750 Paint
« Reply #59 on: August 26, 2018, 02:51:20 PM »
What a fantastic looking bike. To quote Boyd Coddington of American Hotrod fame 'It's bitchin'  :).
My theory of 'investing' is why would I give my money to a bank to get rich off my back when I can buy and ride the motorcycles I always wanted but could never afford when I was younger. Keep investing in two wheels  ;).
Hit the nail on the head there. Great build - would love to see a video..

 

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