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Misc / Open / Re: Guy martin
« on: March 28, 2016, 08:13:33 PM »
yep....I had a couple of them back in the day...shows been a big anti climax after watching all 6 episodes of The Night Manager back to back....

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Misc / Open / Re: Guy Martin Book
« on: February 06, 2016, 07:29:43 PM »
I bought his latest "When you dead,you dead" autobiography for myself for xmas.Having gone to the TT 3 yrs running (on a Triumph Bonneville,CB750 Phil Read Replica and a Triumph Tiger 800)hoping to see Guy notch up a TT win,I doubt he'll try again.The bit in his book about the 'inner chimp' was very true and his theory on cheap beer and football stopping the masses from revolting might hold water.The book is in the bargain bucket so you'll probuably get a copy for the price of Classic Bike magazine...

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CB750 / Re: Phil Read rep David Sykes CoDurham
« on: January 31, 2016, 04:11:50 PM »
this Phil Read Replica went through the auction at the Stafford Classic Bike Show last autumn for £4255 so someone is trying to double their money.Theres a few bits 'wrong' on this bike but its still pretty nice .....

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CB750 / Re: phil read replica conversion
« on: January 29, 2016, 10:20:21 PM »
the fzr swinging arm is fitted and I've had alloy lugs welded on to take the bottom of the rear shocks.i've put a 17 tooth K5 front sprocket for a 530 chain to match the fzr rear sprocket.
does anyone know if anyone supplies new rear brake cylinders?the two I have are completely seized and possibly beyond rebuilding.

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CB750 / Re: phil read replica conversion
« on: January 02, 2016, 07:39:00 PM »
hi roy...a couple of new photos to show you of todays work.i wanted to temporarily fit all the fzr front end to see what will need altering.although the forks are much wider,the fairing hardly needs any shaving.the fzr's clip on bars are in exactly the right position which will save loads of time and expense......

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CB750 / Re: phil read replica conversion
« on: December 24, 2015, 09:49:15 AM »
Hi Roy....good to hear from you and see what you did to KNE......Everything that was on that bike I put onto a T plate frame that I'm now putting the modifications on.I only started it because I was told it was easy to do................. ITS NOT.....!!but as they say on Mastermind.....I've started so i'll finish....

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Other Bikes / Re: Hi, new to SOHC, CD175 coming my way
« on: December 24, 2015, 09:41:09 AM »
hi alex....the cd175 was my first road bike(1976) and started my love of bikes and Hondas...I think they only did 70 then!!! ;D

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Other Bikes / Re: Can opening an exhaust
« on: December 24, 2015, 09:36:11 AM »
Hi Ash......who does your chroming?I've got some bits off my Phil Read Replica that let it down and I pass Leicester Forest East every Thursday.Are they reasonable on prices?

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CB750 / Re: phil read replica conversion
« on: December 22, 2015, 06:00:07 PM »
hi chris...I run the Phil Read Replica owners club and website and pretty much know where all the remaining genuine Reads are. Having put together 2 Reads and 2 Honda Britains,I fancied doing this Read different to the rest.It hadn't moved for 20 years and the wheels,brakes,chromework and clocks were shot.A guy in the owners club has successfully converted his Read with FZR parts and it looks mint.The rear swingarm is in,but I need to weld 2 lugs on for the bottom of the springs.The headstock is going to need machining down to take smaller roller bearings.I've not worked out whether the standard bars will fit or if I have to use adjustable clip ons.Once originality is out the window I can look at anything that improves its looks or performance.I'm taking it to the Classic TT in 2016 so I've plenty to do this winter.....

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CB750 / phil read replica conversion
« on: December 21, 2015, 09:18:49 PM »
just wondering what the reaction is going to be for ripping apart a perfectly good Phil Read Replica to look for better handling,brakes,etc.I was told that Yamaha FZR front and rear ends were an easy shoe into the CB750 F2 frame so I've bought a 1986 Genesis off ebay and began the big build.
I know I might be committing a mortal sin but at least its got my brain cells humming again.
First thing....the front end is way too wide for the Honda headstock
Second thing....the Yamaha swingarm is way too wide for the Honda frame......

Any advice would be gladly accepted.......

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Misc / Open / Re: phil read racer
« on: March 15, 2015, 01:36:47 PM »
i would hazard a guess that Team Honda Britain kept it.I have seen Ron Haslams and Joey Dunlops on an exhibition stand at Stafford Show...reckon I saw 'bytio's' Phil Read Rep out on the A6 yesterday on its way to Matlock Bath!!!

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Misc / Open / Re: PRR handlebar width
« on: February 12, 2015, 07:11:42 PM »
nice one...yes it is my website....the handlebars are 27 inches at their widest...good luck in your search.there are only around 35 left,but I ve unearthed about 5 in the last year.a couple have popped up for silly money so don't get stung.i'll help in any way I can...  john

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Misc / Open / Re: PRR handlebar width
« on: February 11, 2015, 10:13:14 PM »
yep..i'll measure mine tomorrow. Are you sizing one up for future purchase?I run the owners club for cb750f2 Honda britains,which obviously covers the Phil Read Replicas and pretty much know the 35-40 that exist.  John   07970288992

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CB750 / HONDA BRITAIN gracing Januarys Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
« on: December 23, 2014, 07:40:27 PM »
next time you are in your local garage or newsagents,check out the magazines for Januarys C.M.M.In full colour is Russell Gregorys CB750F2 HONDA BRITAIN on the front page and another 7 full pages inside.Theres also a great double page spread of Phil Read and Joey Dunlop on the starting blocks on the 1977 I.O.M.T.T.    I run the owners club for the F2 Honda Britains and have produced a database of the 35(ish)surviving Read Replicas.If you have ever owned one of these,see if yours is on the list or not.....

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CB750 / Re: Wow met a guy building a 750K0 from a Genuine UK Unregd Frame
« on: October 18, 2014, 07:53:24 PM »
made the short trek from Derby to Stafford,looking for a few bits to finish off my Phil Read Replica.as usual there was nothing there,but I did see a glorious CB175 which was my first bike and took me and an ex girlfriend on a camping holiday in north wales...

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