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Offline Laverda Dave

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I wouldn't call that slow progress James, they look at least 50% complete and in a really short space of time. Quality is as always impeccable 👍
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #16 on: September 14, 2022, 10:27:57 PM »
Suppose I’d better provide a bit of an update. The day job and summer holidays have kept progress fairly intermittent, but both bikes are on the home straight now.

Photo update from a couple of weeks ago:






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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #17 on: September 14, 2022, 10:31:27 PM »
Latest photos from earlier this week.

The carbs on the bike in the foreground took close to 12 hours of work to clean, plate and rebuild. Possibly the most gummed-up K0 carbs I’ve tackled yet!









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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #18 on: September 15, 2022, 02:02:27 AM »
Absolutely stunning as ever ames, they look fantastic next to each other in the shed. Oh, to have to to work on at the same time, what utter bliss.

Well done, I'm loving this ;D :)
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #19 on: September 15, 2022, 12:12:33 PM »
Well done James, both coming on a treat. Do you find any time to draw breath between such fantastic builds😲
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #20 on: September 15, 2022, 03:23:23 PM »
Looking good James.
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #21 on: September 15, 2022, 04:14:42 PM »
Very desirable looking bikes, and nice to see a bit of individuality creeping in! Great colours!
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #22 on: November 08, 2022, 10:10:36 PM »
Apologies, have been so focussed on getting these bikes over the line / finished I’ve been somewhat delinquent in taking photos. The red bike is now finished and the blue bike just needs the tank badges fitting (I’m missing 4 x tank emblem clips).

The red bike is heading up to the NEC at the weekend with my mate Andy, to be displayed on the BSA owners club stand at the Classic Car and Bike show (he had a space and offered to display the bike).

Sadly I won’t be at the show - but if anyone here is going, feel free to pop by the stand and say hi to Andy and the bike :-).

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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #23 on: November 08, 2022, 10:16:36 PM »
Absolutely lovely restorations James! These bikes look amazing! Fantastic work.
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1952 Cymoto on Triumph bicycle.
1961 Matchless G3
1974 Honda CB550K1. Running resto,
1978 Honda CB550K3.
1999 ST1100 Pan European 50th Anniversary.
1975,1980,1984,1986 Honda C90’s
1973 Honda CB750K3

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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #24 on: November 08, 2022, 10:23:58 PM »
Not one but two fabulous looking bikes - well done!
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #25 on: November 09, 2022, 07:12:58 AM »
Absolutely stunning J ... Has Andy still got his Bomber?

Is it 'DDT' next ?
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #26 on: November 09, 2022, 07:52:50 AM »
Stunning as usual 8)
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #27 on: November 09, 2022, 08:25:50 AM »
Stunning restorations as usual James.
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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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #28 on: November 09, 2022, 09:13:36 AM »
Top notch. Massive slap on the back for those two.

Offline Laverda Dave

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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #29 on: November 09, 2022, 10:06:02 AM »
Fantastic James. I'm very green with envy over here. Well done.
1976 Honda 400/4
1977 Rickman Honda CR750
1999 Honda VFR 800FX
1955 750 Dresda Triton
1978 Moto Morini 350 Sport
1978 Honda CB400/4 'Rat' bike
1982 Laverda 120 Jota

 

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