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Where's My Old Bike? / HDT2J, XDN128R, FHL54D, OKH531F, EYP605C, SRV974K, DRH308C, JKH856V
« on: March 09, 2010, 10:11:03 AM »
just checked


XDN128R 400/4F1  - Still taxed !!!
FHL54D CB72
OKH531F CD175 sloper Taxed up to 2008!!
EYP605C CB160
HDT2J CB250K2  Still Taxed!!
SRV974K CB250K3
DRH308C C200 Honda 90 sport OHV
CAG242T Yellow 400/4F2 Stolen in 1985
JKH856V Kawasaki (Sorry guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) KZ650B1 (wire wheels)

I can't believe it, some  are still on the road The 400/4 was my first of 4 off 400/4's and I got it via a mate from Mick Buttfield Motorcycles in Acomb York. It turns out my 750K0 also came from him. He now owns York Suzuki centre I think. My mate took over his shop, then went back to being a Pharmacist and passed it on to another mate of mine ('Woody'), who now has a bike shop in another part of York.

HDT2J (CB250K2 with Read Titan 325cc conversion) took up most of my student grant in repairs to the motor in 1975. I rebuilt the engine in my flat on the 3rd floor of a Student House. Landlord was not that keen!


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CB750 / Re: Barrels and head painted or not?
« on: March 09, 2010, 09:36:29 AM »
Hey Chris - I reckon everyone (including me of course) will be 'over the moon' that you have joined this site and that you are prepared to share your vast knowledge with us. I like the fact that you sprayed your sandcast yourself with 'rattle cans', I had just assumed Andrew had done it for you. I did the same with my 400/4, I remember spending 4 full nights after work,  in 1986 just spraying  on the pinstripes. I should really have been blue (pillion pegs on swinging arm) but I always wanted the F2 one so I opted for non standard, as I was not as fussy then about originality.

cheers

AshD

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CB750 / Re: Candy Ruby Red k1
« on: March 08, 2010, 07:32:52 PM »
Yes LPM are good - I was going to get him to do some commercial work mouldings for me but he was to busy so I got a place in Rotherham to do it, last year . The guy who runs it is Ex-Rover cars. Make sure you remove any traces or release agent though before painting  because my K0 airbox has bubbled badly and will need a repaint.

My bike is not progressing at all really as I need a new conrod. I do have one from a later bike but I may hang out for a complete matched set and I have grown to mistrust parts from Ebay UK. Weather is too cold at the mo' anyway.

Sounds like you are busy though!! Has the wife forgiven you yet?

Cheers

AshD

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CB750 / Re: Candy Ruby Red k1
« on: March 08, 2010, 05:22:23 PM »
Have a look at this Pete. I reckon yours looks better despite higher mileage.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Honda-4-Four-CB750-CB-750-1-owner-4310-miles-STUNNING_W0QQitemZ320498409732QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycles?hash=item4a9f31a104

This is the guy who is flogging K0 Chrome tank trim for loads-a-money and also  bought some Mini trim recently.

Cheers

Ash

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CB750 / K0 gauge 'Glass'
« on: March 08, 2010, 02:04:35 PM »
see my post:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=66724.0

cheers!!! Ash D

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CB750 / Re: Barrels and head painted or not?
« on: March 08, 2010, 12:51:31 PM »
Cheers for that Chris - your advice on here is greatly appreciated.  BTW I think UKPete now has the 'Bug'

Am I correct in assuming the valve cover is clear coated?

I know you use Simoniz 5-wheel silver  for the crankcases ( as I did on my 400/4 way back in '86) but what about the barells / head? Any recommendations?

BTW I found this on the early conrod replacement etc

http://data.sohc4.net/SB750/750_31.pdf

Interesting to note that all of the early rods were all matched to within 2.5grammes - perhaps it was to achieve the 'tumbler of water on the seat demo'

Have you ever used this stuff I mentioned in this post for rust treatment - its absolutely brilliant

http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php?topic=2398.msg6240;topicseen#msg6240

cheers Ash D.

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CB750 / Barrels and head painted or not?
« on: March 07, 2010, 03:58:24 PM »
This is really a message for SteveD. Do you know if Eamon's K0 has painted head and barrels or not, as I think it was part of the same batch of UK750 imported in Jan '70 as mine. I am getting mine bead blasted  shortly but unsure if they were originally painted or not.

Cheers

AshD

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CB750 / Re: rust inside tank
« on: March 07, 2010, 01:54:40 PM »
All of the later tanks have some wrinkling but the original Sandcast ones / some K0 you can see the wrinkles whilst looking in the filler cap hole.

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CB750 / Re: rust inside tank
« on: March 07, 2010, 12:15:42 PM »
Hey Jock - take a magnet to your filler flap- if it is non-magnetic then on no account bin it because these are really rare K0 items and cost a fortune (LIKE 180 Euros !!! from Yamiya who call them 'Antimon'). Mine had one on and I have had it rechromed but its not perfect. Evidently they  pitted very quickly and replaced by the steel one.



http://www.yamiya750e.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=32_80&products_id=654

This tank has appeared on Ebay BTW

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-CB750-SOHC-Fuel-Tank-1973_W0QQitemZ150421122335QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item2305cc2d1f

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CB750 / Re: rust inside tank
« on: March 06, 2010, 05:28:12 PM »
Jock - if it has wrinkles visible through the filler cap then keep it and restore it whatever, as these are ultra rare. Mine does not have this feature although it was built in Oct 1969 and I am convinced it is the original tank shipped with the bike to the UK in Jan 1970.

The painter I used recommended Flowliner if the inside is rusty but you need to treat the rust first. I think some of the tank preps come with a rust remover (possibly phosphoric acid).

http://www.flowliner.co.uk/

Look here for help on the SOHC4 Us site. This is always your first stop for info.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?action=search2

Search for tank, rust, etc there is lots on there but it can take a bit of finding

If it is really bad and non wrinkle then a later tank should be available to restore on Ebay but make sure the tap is on the same side as yours as Honda switched sides on later bikes.

cheers

Ash

PS who is rebuilding your motor? what kind of condition was it in?

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CB750 / Re: Vic World Sandcasts
« on: March 04, 2010, 08:29:56 PM »
Here is another decent clip on the CB750

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoTaRRhOC2U

PLUS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-FstCKzbzQ

PLUS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeMgEuf30G4

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CB750 / Re: Vic World Sandcasts
« on: March 04, 2010, 08:24:21 PM »
 :D If you think I have it bad you ought to talk to the guy UK Pete bought his K1 from.

BTW they see plenty of me but spend their lives on Facebook!! And the wife is in a play at AmDram at the mo and it's too cold to work on the bike - plus i need a conrod!

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CB750 / Re: Vic World Sandcasts
« on: March 04, 2010, 07:12:43 PM »
See the other parts too e.g.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V0JUeTcRyI&feature=related

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CB750 / Re: Vic World Sandcasts
« on: March 04, 2010, 06:49:19 PM »
Honda even had to buy one off him for their Museum as seen in 'Twist the throttle" on Discovery.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHtKYuXex-g

If you watch it look out for the American Honda Guy who has the cheeseyest   ;D grin I think I have ever seen !!!

cheers

Ash

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CB750 / Vic World Sandcasts
« on: March 04, 2010, 04:27:23 PM »
This is really intended as a bit of bedtime reading for 'UKPete' but if you have not seen it already, it makes interesting reading

http://www.worldmotorcycles.com/Pages/MC-Retro-Article.html

cheers

AshD

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