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Offline Rozabikes Tim

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Re: Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.
« Reply #795 on: May 23, 2024, 05:56:47 PM »
Well done Ted. Great to hear your news after such a well documented build we have all followed. Expect to see you with the knee down when we get a warm Derbyshire!
One day I'll have the time to restore it, not just talk and dream....

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Re: Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.
« Reply #796 on: May 23, 2024, 06:07:31 PM »
Well done Ted  :). Crack open the bubbly whilst you trawl Ebay for that CB750 Project you've always promised yourself (or a Maico  ;))
Happiness is turning on the fuel and the carbs don't flood  :).
Post some photos of the complete bike wearing it's newly painted suit 8)

Sadly the 750 is far too heavy for me - I've pretty much decided the Maicoletta idea will be too much pain due to the lack of parts.

I'll never say never but - this 500 might be my last build - if I am tempted it will be something smaller or even another 400 at a push.  Space issues would mean my existing 400 would have to go. Not sure I could handle the separation it would be like getting a divorce.
Honda CB500 K1 (new pit dug out ready)
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556

Offline mickwinf

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Re: Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.
« Reply #797 on: May 23, 2024, 11:03:16 PM »
well done Ted, a great feeling when they burst into life.
Love the 500 and 550 have a 500 called Lazarus under restoration

 

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