Honda-SOHC

I don't think if he's bought it Off ChrisR he will have any nasty surprises !! It will be a good 'honest'  bike. If you look at the way K2's have appreciated in value lately I reckon he has an real asset there. I know that the K1 was the highest no. of production but anyone know how many came to the UK. You don't tend to see that many - or is it just me who's not seen them around or on Ebay UK.

Cheers

AshD

Hi Pete -  I have got both the spokes and rims (bought before they hiked up price). They are DID but with additional stamped writing and not made in Japan , the chrome looks pretty good and I suspect they are what everyone else uses. Not used mine yet though, still plucking the courage to lace them myself (with the help of my old neighbour who used to do it years ago). I think a lot of chromers will not rechrome rims any more and they would be far more, I suspect to rechrome, than the DSS ones. Rear on K0's have a unique rounded portion but I can't be bothered with all of that 'Sandcast' nonsense. I think most of DSS's stuff is reasonable quality and he gets a good price from the manuf's and passes it on.

Cheers

Ash

Pete's got a big smile on his face now - and he has caught the bug. I will let him expalin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

XDN128R 400/4
FHL54D CB72
OKH531F CD175 sloper
EYP605C CB160
HDT2J CB250K2

I suppose it really depends whats in the NOS parts bags and what the motor is like But you are always in for about 550 paint, 700 pipes, even a rolled K0 front fender is now about 200, 150 powder coat, airbox repro 75, rims/respoke 200+, tyres 130, Ducktailseat with metal base 300 - rechrome rear guard (if its not shot) 90. So  thats almost 2100 GBP without even touching the motor!! Clocks look pretty good though - particularly the red line on the tacho -those pair  alone are probably worth 500+  Have a look at the toolkit parts and it has a 'double hole' at one end wrench - now that is RARE

I was surprised that more people did not  bid on the K0 that DK had before Christmas, OK it had a K1 motor but little finishing touches on it indicated IMHO that it was a pretty spot on restoration by whoever DK got it from.

How are you doing Jock. keep 

I suspect it was a bargain but we never got the pics.
It is amazing how much you can spend on a K0 though and Dave Silvers does not sell lots of the unique parts . Such as

Recessed Ignition switch
Rear Fender
Cut front fender
Metal base seat
Black knob kill switch 9one went NOS last week on Ebay for 240 GBP
Clocks
carbs

Yamiya750 sell the parts but the 'cut' front fender alone is around 700GBP

LPM sell good repro airboxes and side covers though, at very reasonable prices

So if anyone is ever looking for one check these items

I agree Pete  - people pay ridiculous amounts of money for parts - particularly for my K0, as you are fighting with Sandcast parts.
My mission it to document the parts, particularly electrical, as this is my field and pass it on via sites like these. Rather than pay 300 quid plus for a regulator, wiring harnesses, rectifier etc, start solenoid  switch I am refurbing my old ones with a view to a total strip and as near to new as possible. But remember it's not a competition!! It should be a relaxing hobby. You may be competing with perfectionists on these sites butwhen you take your finished bike out on a Sunday you will still get a warm glow when 'normal' people see it. The fact that odd bits may not be 100% original won't matter a jot to them.

Keep yer chin up mate    

Ash