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Offline Sparky

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Hello from Oxfordshire
« on: September 26, 2020, 11:03:05 AM »
Hi All

New member from Oxfordshire. Took the plunge a couple of weeks ago and bought a very nice 1970 CB750K1, restored by previous owner but still some things I can replace/restore such as wheel rebuild.

Just applied for historic reg (J plate) supported by dating docs from HOC, can't wait to get this baby out on the road!!

Cheers, Mark [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2020, 11:33:37 AM »
Hi Mark 👋👋👋. Welcome to the Forum.
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Offline cooleronthecoast

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Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2020, 11:40:04 AM »
Nice bike, welcome.
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Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2020, 11:42:43 AM »
Welcome to the mad world of the SOHC. The guy that restored that K1 could of got the right seat for it  :o
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Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2020, 11:46:47 AM »
Welcome Mark - enjoy the forum. Lovely boike by the way
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Offline Andrew-S

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Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2020, 11:51:43 AM »
Welcome from me too - reminds me of my first K1 back in the mid-70's, you'll love it!

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Offline Sparky

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Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2020, 12:07:03 PM »
Quote from: Trigger on September 26, 2020, 11:42:43 AM
Welcome to the mad world of the SOHC. The guy that restored that K1 could of got the right seat for it  :o
Yeah, guessing it's a repro seat for K2 onwards. No latch currently and latch bolts don't line up. Baulking at the cost of another seat on CMSL website though!!
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Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2020, 12:52:19 PM »
As we say "there is restored" and then there is restored  ::) When some one has fitted a £85 repro seat for a K3 to K6 instead of a correct K1 seat that can set you back £1000  :o
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Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2020, 02:53:09 PM »
Welcome to this wonderful community there are some very knowledgeable members her.
Looks a tidy bike as I am not a purist - the seat looks okay to me!
You should see the headlamp I'm planning to fit to my CB400F2 in the spring - I'll be called a heretic by some.

Back in the 1970's I made my Mk1 Austin Mini 1275 Cooper S look like the Mk2 by changing the front grille, bumpers & rear lights - sacrilege now of course. lol Not forgetting that I sold her for £425 whereas today even rough ones fetch over £20k.
 
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Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2020, 09:54:54 PM »
Quote from: Trigger on September 26, 2020, 12:52:19 PM
As we say "there is restored" and then there is restored  ::) When some one has fitted a £85 repro seat for a K3 to K6 instead of a correct K1 seat that can set you back £1000  :o

Welcome Mark
Are the K1 seats really that much now? I could do with one for the gold bike.
Its well worth getting the right seat as the later ones are a bit bulky looking and compleatly change the look
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Offline Andrew-S

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Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2020, 10:06:54 PM »
Quote from: Green1 on September 26, 2020, 09:54:54 PM
Quote from: Trigger on September 26, 2020, 12:52:19 PM
As we say "there is restored" and then there is restored  ::) When some one has fitted a £85 repro seat for a K3 to K6 instead of a correct K1 seat that can set you back £1000  :o
Welcome Mark
Are the K1 seats really that much now? I could do with one for the gold bike.
Its well worth getting the right seat as the later ones are a bit bulky looking and compleatly change the look

Yep, see: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB750-CB-750-Four-K0-K1-Seat-Bench-Original-New-77200-300-030A/362783489275?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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Offline Sparky

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Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2020, 10:33:13 PM »
Its well worth getting the right seat as the later ones are a bit bulky looking and compleatly change the look
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I think the look is ruined the second this podgy, grey haired old fella swings his leg over it!
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Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
« Reply #12 on: September 26, 2020, 10:47:39 PM »
Quote from: Sparky on September 26, 2020, 10:33:13 PM
Its well worth getting the right seat as the later ones are a bit bulky looking and compleatly change the look

I think the look is ruined the second this podgy, grey haired old fella swings his leg over it!
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That made me laugh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
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LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
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Offline Moorey

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Re: Hello from Oxfordshire
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2020, 11:46:59 PM »
Welcome to the forum.
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