Introduction from Plymouth.

[Grumpyfck]

Allow me to introduce myself. Hi! I am Ashley, Northerner but based in the south for a long time now. Started riding in the early 80s, exclusively Honda but per chance rather than design.  A cx500, cb650, cbx550, cb750k7 and a cbr1000. Starting a family brought an end to those fun days, I had a short spell on 1200 interstate in 2003/4 but more yovung'ns stopped that. Wifely offered an olive branch of a project bike so a  part built/in boxes cb750f2 in what was said to be the guise of a honda britain was purchased. A family event that turned everything on  its head left it in the corner of the garage for 15 years. Fast forward to lockdown and garage clear out with my 14 year old daughter inspired new enthusiasm. I  Have little mechanical skills but we read, watch anything related and slowly do a bit at a time. Frankly I am pretty sure now it is not a true  Britain which is of no consequence. Off the road since 97 the poor thing has not been treated well, so here is hoping we can change that around. I look forward to learning from the knowledge here and making new acquaintances.  Here are some pics of our budget shed build. [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

[Grumpyfck]

I have no idea why it repeated the pics. Obviously my bad! Computer skills match my spannering 

[Nurse Julie]

Hi Ashley. Welcome to the UK forum.

[Grumpyfck]

Worked it out eventually...almost.

[Johnny4428]

Hi Ashley, welcome to the forum. I’m sure you’ll quickly realise that there’s a huge amount of info on Sohc fours to tap into here.

[philward]

Welcome Grumpy (man after my own heart!) - plenty F2 brains to pick on here. Good luck with the project.

[Grumpyfck]

I have already gleaned lots of helpful stuff here, and international site. As a youngster I just paid no attention to the spannering side. Regrettable.

[mike the bike]

Looks like it's progressing ok.  There's plenty of help, banter etc on here, so it should be up and running in a day or so. 😃

[Grumpyfck]

Lol, I am acquiring a bald spot just above my left ear. Must try scratching the other side.

[Bryanj]

If its an F2, which it looks like, it will need exhaust valve guides.
Best of luck and welcome

[Mag1]

Hello, And welcome build your self a bike table and ramp out of 4x2 and plywood with anchor points to ie it down, instead of kneeling on the ground. Believe me it makes things a lot easier for building the engine and bike up. And enjoy, it takes time and patience working on the bike, but above all enjoy the time with your spannering.

[Laverda Dave]

Welcome to the forum Ashley. At least you have a rolling chassis now from all those boxes.
I 100% with Mag1, build yourself a bike ramp or get a s/h one on ebay, you'll get more grumpy without one!
Keep the photos coming.

[Grumpyfck]

Thank you for the welcome all above. I was told the top end was rebuilt just prior to my purchase. 812cc yoshimura bore kit and cam. The tickets etc are stuck inside a Haynes manual it came with. The cam cover gasket looks clean with no sign of any weathering so dont think the previous rebuild into a cafe racer ever got finished. Hence the 1997 last tax disc and my buy in 2005. How well it was done I have no idea.

[Grumpyfck]

If its an F2, which it looks like, it will need exhaust valve guides.
Best of luck and welcome

I am certain the main running gear is f2, it's Honda Britain appearance though is questionable. There are things that just look wrong. In the great scheme of things that isn't a buggy for me , it wasn't expensive at the time and I  dont have to stress over that authentic look.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Wow thats a massive looking engine - or is it a trick of the fish eye lens!

I started with Honda's in the late 1960's so you are a youngster here unless you started biking in your 40's.

You will love this site - even the daftest questions are answered without mocking. (mostly lol)