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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #165 on: February 04, 2020, 07:58:39 AM »
Clean crisp images from Trigger  :o that .99p phone must be working a treat ;) ;D

No good as a phone Paul but, it is a great camera for 99p  ;)

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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #166 on: February 04, 2020, 08:18:19 AM »
Clean crisp images from Trigger  :o that .99p phone must be working a treat ;) ;D

No good as a phone Paul but, it is a great camera for 99p  ;)
Phone probably OK just no signal where you live  ;D ;D

You don't seem to have any trouble getting through on the hot line asking, a ton of questions  :o  ;) ;)  ;D

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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #167 on: February 07, 2020, 05:29:32 PM »
Please remove the above post Paul.
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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #168 on: February 07, 2020, 08:46:29 PM »
Mark please remove post above.


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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #169 on: February 07, 2020, 08:50:08 PM »
Was going to post but.......
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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #170 on: February 07, 2020, 09:02:22 PM »
Was going to post but.......
Just you carry on Tim 😊😊😊😊 before Graham comes along and deletes the whole thread 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #171 on: February 08, 2020, 06:48:49 AM »
Admin note:  you can all delete your own posts but only admin can delete the first post in a thread as that deletes the thread.

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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #172 on: February 08, 2020, 09:16:43 AM »
absolutely awesome post Trig, do you know where you are on cost? or saving it till the last  :) :) :)
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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #173 on: February 08, 2020, 09:53:18 AM »
Great thread Trigger, following with great interest.
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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #174 on: February 08, 2020, 08:15:50 PM »
Been trying to sort out a intermittent problem on one of the CD250's, convinced it was a electrical problem with the CDI, coils or pick up. Loads of test riding in the cold and found it to be the left hand carb  :( Stripped, cleaned and running like a dream again.

Back on to this build now. Re lined shoes arrived and a great job for £21.95 with free post and they fit correctly .


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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #175 on: February 10, 2020, 10:05:58 AM »
Hi Trigger, found this yesterday, what great write up of what I would call a very difficult proposition doing the bike for £1K. I notice that you are building up the motor in the frame is this something that I could do with my CB750 K3 or do I have to wrestle with the engine putting it back. Anyway keep with the posting its great to read how it should be done. ;) ;) ;) ;)

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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #176 on: February 10, 2020, 10:30:11 AM »
Hi Trigger, found this yesterday, what great write up of what I would call a very difficult proposition doing the bike for £1K. I notice that you are building up the motor in the frame is this something that I could do with my CB750 K3 or do I have to wrestle with the engine putting it back. Anyway keep with the posting its great to read how it should be done. ;) ;) ;) ;)
Sadly Steve, unless you cut the top frame tubes on a 750, you can only install the motor unit complete. Or install a 'gordons frame kit' or similar...

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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #177 on: February 10, 2020, 12:35:30 PM »
Hi Trigger, found this yesterday, what great write up of what I would call a very difficult proposition doing the bike for £1K. I notice that you are building up the motor in the frame is this something that I could do with my CB750 K3 or do I have to wrestle with the engine putting it back. Anyway keep with the posting its great to read how it should be done. ;) ;) ;) ;)
Sadly Steve, unless you cut the top frame tubes on a 750, you can only install the motor unit complete. Or install a 'gordons frame kit' or similar...
Don't wrestle he motor back in lay it on it's side and lower the frame onto it, it's a lot easier.


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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #178 on: February 10, 2020, 05:59:09 PM »
A fantastic read Trigger, it's coming on well.
Who did the brake shoe relining, I need to get the shoes for my Triton relined as I cannot get replacement shoes.
Does the person you use also offer a brake drum skimming service to match the shoes to the drum (preferably with the tyre in situ)?
I think my drum has been pulled out of true when the stainless spokes were fitted.
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Re: Lets build a SOHC for less than a grand
« Reply #179 on: February 10, 2020, 07:53:11 PM »
A fantastic read Trigger, it's coming on well.
Who did the brake shoe relining, I need to get the shoes for my Triton relined as I cannot get replacement shoes.
Does the person you use also offer a brake drum skimming service to match the shoes to the drum (preferably with the tyre in situ)?
I think my drum has been pulled out of true when the stainless spokes were fitted.
Thanks
Dave
Dave, Trig asked me to send the brake shoes off somewhere to get them re lined, so I used Villiers Services. £21.95 including return post, 7 day turnaround, excellent job. Just pop them in the post with a note of the make and model they come from with your contact details in case they need to contact you.
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