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Title: Couldn't help myself
Post by: Woodside on October 28, 2015, 09:58:38 AM

Picked this up the earlier this week
To be honest I was going to use it as a parts bike? For another k0  project that I may take on.
I just can't do it.
Other than the fact it turned up with 6months mot it runs like a dream albeit abit smokey on no1
Pipes are very good . wheels have been painted but im assured chrome is good. It was the guys daily runner for 3years and he done it so chrome didn't perish.
Think I will insure and tax then run it around for abit

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: hairygit on October 28, 2015, 10:03:38 AM

Nice find, certainly too good to use for a parts bike, get out and ride it, smoking from number 1 may be a carb issue if you're lucky.

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Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: Trigger on October 28, 2015, 10:09:07 AM

Looks good, give it a good thrash and the smoke may clear ;)

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: Woodside on October 28, 2015, 10:11:41 AM

Fantastic advice..can't wait
I will report back....

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: Trigger on October 28, 2015, 10:16:45 AM

That's not a CB750K  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: Woodside on October 28, 2015, 10:26:18 AM

Was alot cheaper though...
I was  after the pipes.... but they are going to stay where they are..it's actually a real nice bike..ii think it helps it's been in daily use....seems to sort all the issues out..

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: AshimotoK0 on October 28, 2015, 10:33:00 AM

Nice one!  :)

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: Bryanj on October 28, 2015, 04:09:21 PM

Wheres it originaly from? and what are the frame/engine numbers+date of build if it has a vin plate on the headstock for my increasing list please

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: Woodside on October 28, 2015, 05:44:52 PM

Hi bryan
It's a USA import sometime in the early 90's
I'm away for a couple of days but I will pm all the details over to you when I get back

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: Bryanj on October 28, 2015, 06:03:32 PM

No problem mate, thanks for the help

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: Woodside on October 30, 2015, 12:20:56 PM

Hi bryan pm sent with numbers
Build date 10/71

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: matthewmosse on October 30, 2015, 05:46:36 PM

Very nice.

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: Bryanj on October 30, 2015, 05:47:49 PM

Updated list posted, Steve should I put this somewhere else?

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: AshimotoK0 on November 02, 2015, 12:24:57 PM

Did the seller throw in the clothes pegs as part of the sale  :D

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: Woodside on November 02, 2015, 07:15:48 PM

Ha !!!no afraid not...
But did get 2 perfect genuine wheels complete with near new boots? He got them from dk sometime ago and had them lined up to put on when current rubber was done for?
And a handful of useful sundries .

Title: Re: Couldn't help myself
Post by: Woodside on December 29, 2015, 11:05:58 AM

Quote from: Trigger on October 28, 2015, 10:09:07 AM

Looks good, give it a good thrash and the smoke may clear ;)

Just an update
I've been using the 500 for a few runs 50 miles or so each time over the holidays ......smoking is definately better....and it's a nice ride too...

And at Farnham bypass lights whilst waiting for green a young lad sat in his car beside me wound the window down complimented on the cool bike and took a photo.....of the bike not me...???

It's a good sign when the nippers love em too...