New Money Pit

[philward]

Just bought a new money pit off eBay (DK). My head said 'don't' and heart said 'do'. Heart won!
My first road bike was a cb250k3 and in recent years fancied a K0.
Ash is going to be asked a lot of questions over the coming months!

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[Laverdaroo]

I sawthat Phil, what a great looking thing.Well done that man, it looks aal there andin a great colour. Whatsnot to like?

[philward]

I got a bit of info off Ash before the head got over ruled by the heart and have decided that I'm going to be more patient with this one than previous builds. As you say, its virtually all there - all the normal hard to get parts intact except chainguard. Big cost is going to be the re-chroming.
With the low miles (assuming correct) I'm planning to get it started first, then register and then do the rebuild. The misus says I've become (more) grumpy since I've finished the 500 build and encouraged me to buy the 250!

[Laverda Dave]

Quote 'The misus says I've become (more) grumpy since I've finished the 500 build'
Oh yes, I can relate 100% with that statement Phil. I've become the same since finishing the Triton build. I always have a project lined up for winter but not this year, there's nothing out there I like at the moment at a decent price. I fancied a 650 Bros but our Mayor has killed that idea with his ULEZ charges (soon to be extended to inside the M25 and that will also kill off my VFR unless I want to pay £300 to send it to a ULEZ compliance test that it may fail!). I might look for a CB550, as they have the right amount of power and weight (and ULEZ exempt 😁).
Good luck with your restoration, that looks like a very nice bike to get stuck into over the winter👍

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

the head got over ruled by the heart The misus says I've become (more) grumpy since I've finished the 500 build and encouraged me to buy the 250!

I can identify the above - but would add that if I mention what I've done on the bike I get the eye roll.

[Trigger]

Looks good phil. I would just do a safety check, give it a good service and ride it with the age related marks 

[philward]

Can't do that Graham! 'Patina' (ie rust and corrosion!) drives me mad! Its just the way I am. Its the rebuilding that I'm missing at the moment, Just got to put the ZZR250 that was going to be my next project on eBay to pay for some chromomg or exhausts!

[philward]

Quote 'The misus says I've become (more) grumpy since I've finished the 500 build'
Oh yes, I can relate 100% with that statement Phil. I've become the same since finishing the Triton build. I always have a project lined up for winter but not this year, there's nothing out there I like at the moment at a decent price. I fancied a 650 Bros but our Mayor has killed that idea with his ULEZ charges (soon to be extended to inside the M25 and that will also kill off my VFR unless I want to pay £300 to send it to a ULEZ compliance test that it may fail!). I might look for a CB550, as they have the right amount of power and weight (and ULEZ exempt 😁).
Good luck with your restoration, that looks like a very nice bike to get stuck into over the winter👍

Thanks Dave

[paul G]

Can't do that Graham! 'Patina' (ie rust and corrosion!) drives me mad! Its just the way I am. Its the rebuilding that I'm missing at the moment, Just got to put the ZZR250 that was going to be my next project on eBay to pay for some chromomg or exhausts!

I HATE that word Patina 

[AshimotoK0]

Nice one ! I would grab that NOS chainguard I sent you the link on. Great seller that if it's not up to expectations you can get your money back. But the one I got and the 2  off my mate got were near perfect when cleaned. Don't forget that all manuals are in Dropbox inc. The rare K0 green parts book that I scanned myself from my own copy.
There was a semi-pro 350K0 auctioned a few years back from a museum and I nabbed the hi res pics and they are here: Great restorer reference
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pa0dpqqtsscqp4d/AADMndCfJq94BCucO1RLnXiqa?dl=0

[philward]

Already downloaded the manuals thanks Ash - I'll get on that chainguard

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[andy120t]

How about sticking the ZZR engine in that ?   ( steel helmet on, duck and run for cover…)

[philward]

How about sticking the ZZR engine in that ?   ( steel helmet on, duck and run for cover…)

Its the twin cylinder ZZR Andy and theres not a lot of difference in power I don't think!

[Matt_Harrington]

Quote ' I fancied a 650 Bros but our Mayor has killed that idea with his ULEZ charges (soon to be extended to inside the M25 and that will also kill off my VFR unless I want to pay £300 to send it to a ULEZ compliance test that it may fail!). I might look for a CB550, as they have the right amount of power and weight (and ULEZ exempt 😁).

Dave, do you know if Historic Motorbikes are exempt - something I haven't thought about until now.....
Matt

[Oddjob]

AFAIK Historic is exempt from ULEZ charges.