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Offline bruxby-clive

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Hi from Leicestershre
« on: December 14, 2019, 03:09:36 PM »
Just thought it was about time I introduced myself to the forum, I have been a member since July 2018  and have been reading the forum whilst getting a CB500K2 that I bought from D&K last year road worthy. I have restored a couple of bikes in the past my last one being a KH250 which has taken 7 years to complete. I have a build log of it online on the KH and S series forum here
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/kawasakikhregister/let-the-madness-begin-t5636.html . I will post pictures of the 500 when I am on my home PC, haven't got access to them at the moment. I have got it to the point where it is now insured, road worthy & registered but the weather is to cold in my opinion to ride at the moment! It has taken a lot of work to get it to this condition and I intend to improve it over the years rather than go for a full nut and bolt restoration.
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Re: Hi from Leicestershre
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2019, 03:23:57 PM »
Welcome Clive. It doesn't matter how long it's taken you to peep above the parapet, you're here now, that all that matters.
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Re: Hi from Leicestershre
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2019, 04:34:50 PM »
Welcome. You know what happens when you stick your head up. Have fun. :)

Offline bruxby-clive

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Re: Hi from Leicestershre
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2019, 06:09:27 PM »
Thanks Nurse Julie and Moorey for your comments, I will try and keep my head down  ;D. the pictures below show the bike I bought from D&K;
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 Note the absolutely ridiculous handlebars
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How it currently is. I will start another post on the 500 page detailing the works carried out and what I hope to do next.
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Re: Hi from Leicestershre
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2019, 07:55:01 PM »
Hi Clive,

Welcome to the mad world of SOHC. Here’s to some warm dry weather and good riding.

Cheers,
Greg
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Offline philward

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Re: Hi from Leicestershre
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2019, 09:22:19 PM »
Hi Clive
my next restoration! (500k2 from DK) - Not started yet as finishing of 750K6. Welcome, now that your head is above the the parapet
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)

Offline BigAl (Alan)

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Re: Hi from Leicestershre
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2019, 05:00:42 PM »
Hi Clive,

And welcome to the forum. Looking forward to your next project.  The CB500 was my 1st choice when I returned to bikes 12 years ago, but a CB750 caught my attention.
Thanks for the mention on your last project KH250.  Your bought an alternator/points sub-loom from me...alans-electrics.
Lots of knowledgeable people on here to help you along the way.

Alan
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Honda XL500S (1980) UK
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Offline Johnwebley

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Re: Hi from Leicestershre
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2019, 11:49:38 AM »


  welcome to the fun forum.we could do with more 500 s.

  lots of help and advice.

  all we want is lots of pictures
lifelong motorcycle rider,and fan

Offline bruxby-clive

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Re: Hi from Leicestershre
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2019, 02:11:42 PM »
Thanks for the responses and warm welcome guys. Alan your looms are great, you will have seen, I made my own for the 250 before you started making them I believe, but I have also  bought a loom for my 500 from you of the bay, in case I need one. I believe reliable electrics are essential to a reliable motorcycle. 
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Re: Hi from Leicestershre
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2019, 10:31:54 AM »
Welcome to the forum Clive and looking forward to seeing photos of the 500 project.
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Re: Hi from Leicestershre
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2019, 02:07:09 PM »
Welcome aboard! That exhaust looks a little non-standard too....and loud!
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