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« on: July 05, 2013, 10:14:45 PM »
Hi Ron - welcome to the UK site.
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« on: July 04, 2013, 10:28:57 PM »
Just to be clear I have absolutely no connection to these guys other than being a previous customer of theirs. I've had a couple of gl1000 front ends and some 4 into 4 pipes from them. I've only dealt with Roger. 
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« on: July 04, 2013, 07:50:23 PM »
Only other source I know is DK spares, but you have to be very selective and ideally visit them in person to inspect the parts in detail. I visited them recently and had a good nose around out the back where all of the parts are stored. f'ing unbelievable amount of stuff there...
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« on: July 04, 2013, 07:46:57 PM »
Looking really nice stu.
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« on: July 04, 2013, 07:41:52 PM »
I think the dss reps are the same as the Daytona parts. Dss still haven't restocked the reps - they recently had three full sets of genuine Honda hm341's back in stock - they sold within 10 days (I watched closely as I wanted a set) but at 1449 + VAT I simply couldn't justify the investment. In the states a full NOS set sold for over $3500. I Agree the pricing is crazy. Also, be careful to ask the German seller in advance if he actually has stock - I asked a couple of months back and he said he had a back order of 20 confirmed customers waiting for him to restock. Clearly a case of demand outstripping supply.
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« on: July 04, 2013, 07:35:04 PM »
Jock, there's an eBay seller called Stone Age motorcycles - worth getting in touch with them, I've bought from them in the past and the quality / service was good. I know they've just bought in a new container of stuff with some cb750 stuff. Worth a shot.
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« on: July 04, 2013, 07:32:06 PM »
That's taking shape very nicely. I'll be following in your footsteps very soon....have a k3 bike that ill be starting the conversion on early next year
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« on: June 22, 2013, 08:27:44 PM »
Guys - this looks like a good bike / deal on eBay... http://bit.ly/11vuZWNNo connection to me - but I think this represents good value ...
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« on: June 20, 2013, 07:38:30 PM »
Also worth overhauling the caliper - the seals are cheap and I've found the difference between a fully rebuilt caliper and one that's sat for a while to be huge.
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« on: June 11, 2013, 11:36:53 PM »
Guys, I feel like a but of a twit asking this but I've always struggled removing / installing cb550 carbs.
The damn airbox / rubbers clearances are just so tight I always struggle. I've have a good dig around but can't really find any concrete advice on best practice.
Worst part is the re-installation. I've loosened the airbox assembly to give the max amount of 'wiggle room' but I still struggle regardless.
The bikes in question are both '75 cb550 k1's with the standard airbox.
Any guidance / best practice advice greatly appreciated. I'm sure I'm missing something somewhere...
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« on: June 06, 2013, 06:34:51 PM »
Yeah those king and queen seats are horrible. Difficult to spot much else with the low resolution of the images.
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« on: June 05, 2013, 12:23:02 AM »
Not sure what tools / workshop environment you have but I'd highly recommend having access to compressed air and an ultrasonic cleaner (even the cheap £30 jewellery units will suffice).
Make sure all of the jets are clean and blown through. Pay particular attention to the pilot jets - hold them up to the light when you think they're clean - you should be able to see light through the tiny orifice. Check that the emulsion tubes are clean and clear.
Blow through the main jets. Blow through all fuel / air paths in the carb bodies. Check the pilot screws are clean and springs are good.
Make sure the Float bowl drain screws drilling a are clear and blow through the overflow pipe.
Take your time, be methodical and you'll be fine...
Just my 2 penneth....
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« on: June 04, 2013, 11:20:58 PM »
I suspect this could be the ethanol in modern Petrol.
I had a similar issue with the stock fuel
Line supplied in the seeley remote fuel reservoir kit (had to replace it with new braided fuel line from a local factor). Luckily I caught it in time.
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« on: June 04, 2013, 11:16:15 PM »
Yeah is pretty special Pete. Probably the cleanest unrestored 70's Honda I've been lucky enough to own. Had a small bikini fairing on from new, so front indicators were relocated to the headlamp m10 x 25 screw position - so I'll need to sort that as well.
Freshly rebuilt carbs ready to go on - can't wait. I've been looking for one this clean for a long long time.
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« on: June 04, 2013, 09:40:48 PM »
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