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« on: January 03, 2015, 10:39:18 AM »
Thanks guys, that throws a lot more light on the subject! Yes, it's single cable. The parking light staying on is also non standard I believe? With the correct switch it should extinguish..
Either way, it 'ain't right. If you look closely, it's been hand painted. I'm reluctant to take it off, re thread the wiring loom through the handlebar and risk upsetting all four positions of the slides with the new switch, which isn't cheap. I'm going to remove the red paint off the kill switch delicately and asses the end the result. What were they thinking!!😳 thanks.
Nige. Ps, it's the pull only cable on this K0 750rideruk, but it may well have the 2 locators within? I'll let you know.
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« on: January 02, 2015, 06:25:19 PM »
Happy New Year all!  This is (I hope!!) my final problem with my K0.. the previous 'experts' fitted this switch to the bike before I bought it and, although it works fine, I'm trying to fathom out what model this switch is from?? I know the kill switch should be black (more sleek) and the headlight switch should be without the parking light (which stays on regardless with the tail light off.) but I have checked the CMS website and they offer a RED kill switch.. Silver looks correct. I've looked at most 750 models and just can't mate up the same layout anywhere, including the F1's? Before I go ahead and put another 'wrong/right' on this bike I just wanted to check. Any thoughts? Is this difficult to change over? All four slides are now exactly seating right and I'd be gutted to disturb the settings at this throttle end? Cheers, Nige. 
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« on: December 22, 2014, 06:05:49 PM »
She's certainly well looked after!  Forks back on after confirming spring length, new stanchion and seals replaced. Just dropped sump to inspect for 'bits' after re sleeve on no 1 (due to being stored for along time and subsequent corrosion with valves open of course) and re honing with new rings 1000 miles ago. Other bits done including new T chain/tensioner. Nothing nasty thank God! I do feel for the other guy re the sheared dog on the previous thread and wish him the best with that he finds. Little or no damage I hope. Oil is very black after a short time since oil /filter change, however we're confident that it's been down to incredibly rich carbs, which have been a pig to set up, but now with them set up properly after overhaul, I am hoping for a better result being extensively run on the rolling road - will monitor! Sorry guys, gone off the thread a bit - I do get a little keen over these 750's!😍 great advice around the site, thanks. Nige.
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« on: December 22, 2014, 08:49:47 AM »
Thanks for your kind words guys. It was taken at Christchurch Quay, Dorset earlier in April when the roads were dry and salt free! Both these bikes are ridden regularly in the New Forest and pop down to Poole Quay from time to time. Steph's pipes are hand made Stainless copied exactly from the original - a work of art to admire. These bikes seem very suited to zooming around the N F, giving the sensation of travelling must faster than we really are!😳 they run up around 1300 miles a year.
Sadly, I rarely see other early K models, (a Candy Gold K2 Poole Quay) never a K0 on the road in 2 years and that's around Dorset/Hampshire/Somerset -including VJMCM SammyMiller meets.. I'd love to meet up with some K's (and other Single Overhead Cams) without racking too many miles up. Can we organise a pub meet one day in Summer?
Nige.
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« on: December 21, 2014, 01:24:27 PM »
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« on: December 19, 2014, 08:37:49 AM »
Many thanks Pete and guys. One could spend a lot of money and time improving this design but that's just not within the 'flavour' of this restoration. This model and early K's reflect the dynamic, difficult and exciting times for Honda. I have restored her very close to original spec.
This project has proven the most difficult, expensive (more frustrating) of my Honda's but the 1500 miles a year riding and visiting events seems worth it.
Great stuff on this site guys and is a huge help to all. Thanks.
Nige.
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« on: December 18, 2014, 04:49:31 PM »
Indeed.. Unusual. Thanks.
Any thoughts on the rebound design?
Nige.
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« on: December 18, 2014, 02:07:57 PM »
Hi all.
Seal went. Fitting new seals both side (to be cautious) and replacing one inner tube/stanchion as the burgh is too deep.
So What stops the the whole leg falling off if one lifts the front of the bike of the ground without the pads and front brake in place??
Is there reasonable rebound in this early design?? I notice the K2/3 onwards is a different system internally - even has a screw at the base the of the fork. Looks like a better design as Honda moves onwards and upwards? I've been riding her for over a year and apart from the usual rear end wobble when cornering fast on uneven surface, common with early largish Honda's, I haven't noticed anything untoward..😳
I see some guys have used K3 outers and still used the K0 internals but with welding the cup to the spacer as K0 forks are difficult to obtain. Intrigued.... 😯
Nige.
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« on: June 18, 2014, 11:45:23 AM »
Hi all,
The saga continues with my 1970 750k0. I am having problems with the inlet manifold rubbers - is there a particular technique for getting them to fit far enough over the studs to create a seal? I have pushed them on as far as I could but cannot get rid of the air leaks.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Nige.
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« on: May 28, 2014, 01:41:02 PM »
Hi guys n girls.
I have a K0 on the road (at last!) and wondered if any other 750's meet up around the West of Hants or East Dorset? A pub rather than Poole Quay which can be very busy is preferable, although Poole Quay is doable? I rarely see 750's down this way and often ride out around the New Forest and beyond (including 'Loomies') without spotting one. Particularly K0/K1's?
Just a thought? Nige. (Ringwood)
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