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Announcements / Re: Last Ride
« on: October 01, 2021, 04:05:16 PM »
Condolences to you all RIP Hairy
Thank you

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Announcements / Re: Last Ride
« on: October 01, 2021, 04:04:46 PM »
I am very sad to hear that news.  My condolences.
Thank you so much

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Announcements / Re: Last Ride
« on: October 01, 2021, 04:03:59 PM »
Really sorry for your loss Kim. I can only echo the comments of the other members. Hairy’s extensive knowledge and contributions to the forum made it a much better place to be. He will be missed.


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Thank you so much

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Announcements / Re: Last Ride
« on: October 01, 2021, 04:03:12 PM »
So sorry to hear of your loss. my condolences. I took the Italian bike riding slander from him always with a cheeky smile.
 RIP Hairy.

bestest wishes

Roo
He always told me about the Italian bike owners, you were mentioned on more than one occasion.

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Announcements / Last Ride
« on: September 28, 2021, 05:15:16 PM »
Hello everyone,

I am Hairys  other half, which unfortunately became only one of us early this morning.
Hairy passed away after a long and ongoing difficult illness.

He loved this group and would tell me your stories with your failures and hits, , I did put triumphs but it didn't feel appropriate on this particular occasion, I would have been sent to the shed to check on what he had in there, they are definitely not &£#@ Triumphs.

His bike knowledge was extensive and to be honest, it went over my head when it came to the little nuances of engine rebuilds, spoke alignment and torque but he loved them.

After a botched operation, he couldn't ride anymore and that made him annoyed but I would like to thank you for being like minded, you made his life better.

Best wishes

Kim



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CB350/400 / Re: Bolts
« on: September 08, 2021, 07:46:06 PM »
Local Honda dealer is probably your best bet, especially for odd sizes.

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CB750 / Re: brake lines .... are braided steel worth it here?
« on: August 22, 2021, 12:28:13 PM »
Perfectly okay here in U.K. actually they are considered superior to OEM rubber ones. I remember reading a few years back about new rules being introduced in some places in Europe which would prevent the fitting if any non standard parts, or even different sized tyres. That said, over here they are only just starting to accept l.e.d. headlight bulbs!

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CB750 / Re: brake lines .... are braided steel worth it here?
« on: August 21, 2021, 04:18:19 PM »
Braided hoses work well enough, and there are companies out there that make them with colored plastic sleeping over them, such as clear, lime green, barbie pink, and many others, also black, which looks standard when not too close up. Standard hoses are very expensive for what they are.

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I think people are misinterpreting my comment about Trigger not being cheap. He si top of his field, and does not compromise by using sub standard or cheap parts, taking the cheap route always works out dearer long term, as parts failing can cause extensive damage, or even wreck an engine beyond repair, and Trigger has an impeccable reputation which he intends to keep. He is far from the most expensive, but is the best!
Most of you will probably have heard of John Wyatt, he used to build engines for all-sorts and magazines etc, but in my opinion ruined his reputation by hurrying a CBX motor rebuild for Classic motorcycle mechanics magazine, and didn't clean all the blasting media out of the cases, that motor lasted less than 100 miles
Not a mistake Trigger would make, he won't be hurried, it will be perfect.

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CB500/550 / Re: Lighter clutch and throttle
« on: July 21, 2021, 10:49:08 AM »
If they are genuine Honda cables, throw them away and buy new ones, as you say they are oiled, therefore they are knackered. Honda cables have a nylon liner, and if to oil them, the liner swells and can make the cable action stiff, some oils like WD40 can cause them to totally seize.

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Misc / Open / Re: Bitsa - Ralph Wright. 6 years gone.
« on: July 20, 2021, 05:24:43 PM »
Ralph insulted the French with typical English finesse, something the wine swilling garlic stinking surrenderbellies would never understand. Still sorely missed Ralph, I'm sure you still have a good laugh at those who make the cardinal mistake (Pat#*rn parts and /or pods!) Back to your beer and Quo Ralph, and Happy Birthday to your partner in crime, Trigger.

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CB350/400 / Re: Silicon rectifier
« on: July 16, 2021, 09:48:44 AM »
Nice result! Be sure to tell whoever supplied the loom about that problem, I know it may seem trivial, but had it been an ignition or lighting wire in the wrong place you could end up with a fire very easily!

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CB350/400 / Re: Silicon rectifier
« on: July 15, 2021, 04:21:40 PM »
That is a silicone diode, NOT a rectifier. It is part of the starter safety circuit (blame the yanks and the sue everyone culture) Basically it locks out the starter motor unless the clutch is pulled in or the bike is in neutral. Do you have the clutch switch (between the lever and switchgear) fitted and connected? If not, it won't play nicely, connections for it are in the headlight shell.

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CB500/550 / Re: Black smoke and hanging idle after a full rebuild
« on: July 14, 2021, 12:21:49 PM »
145PSI is too low if you have had the top end done.  Running pods will never help you as, these old girls don't like them  ;)
Running pods, especially some of the ones I've seen have appalling filtration, basically they can knacker a rebuilt motor in a 1,000 miles as abrasive dust, grit etc gets dragged straight into the motor. All very well assuming that because racers use them they must be a good bet, but most engines are rebuilt after every race!

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Trigger on this forum is top man for rebuilds and repairs. Not cheap, because he won't skimp on parts, but excellent quality work. What does it need, they are fairly straightforward to work on in reality?

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