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« on: January 18, 2018, 12:03:34 PM »
Not quite on the replies but miles to go on "read"
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Knew you would be there with the stats Steve!
722
« on: January 18, 2018, 08:11:37 AM »
Julie, I always knew nurses were under valued and under paid, now I'm in no doubt!
What an absolulutely brilliant job you have done and with such detailed posts accompanying, making such a complex job so clear for others and giving us the confidence to take on our challenges.
One last point, this is obviously a well watched post and commented on by many different members. Is it the longest in this forum's history at 27 pages and counting?
723
« on: January 16, 2018, 11:51:24 AM »
DOT 5 is hydrophobic.
I thought that was a fear of water 
Exactly - it does not absorb it! Hyrdroscopic on the other hand does attract water per "normal" brake fluid....
724
« on: December 26, 2017, 04:09:20 PM »
Belated greetings to all. Only just got internet connection over in la belle France. Boxing day does not happen here and is normal day. So I've gone all local and been painting skirtings!
Happy Hondas everyone.
725
« on: December 15, 2017, 09:12:55 AM »
Yes....
Maybe the early version was slightly less ugly. 
Thats the color scheme I would get.
(Sorry, no pics from the bike, is somewhere in a barn the Black Forrest.)
Really like the early one. Spencer and Merkel US superbike. Transatlantic series too. Shame about the cam issues as did for a good bike. However maybe we never would have had the over engineered VFR if not...
726
« on: December 12, 2017, 01:40:43 PM »
Be interesting to know what the girl on that album cover looks like today!
Probably due for a nut and bolt resto (like most of the rest of us Old Gits!) 
727
« on: December 08, 2017, 08:10:18 AM »
Very nice.
I can see a problem though, that mug has no tea in it, may have to attend Guy Martin training course on the benefits of tea during engine building
Its not tea its Linconshire potatoe Vodka☺
728
« on: December 07, 2017, 09:28:04 PM »
I can't believe the price of the repro ones £78  and I seem to have a stack of them with fin damage and can't really justifying charging the customer that kind of £££. It is only a fin repair but, they are so thin that I have never tried to repair one before. I seem to have a bit of time on my hands today because the other half has taken over my engine building room so, decided to have a go. Bloody tricky but, I was pleased with the result.
Looks good. Have you built them up with alloy weld and ground down etc?
729
« on: December 02, 2017, 07:53:16 AM »
That looks good if it’s not top secret what has been done to get to that condition
No secret. Hot wash to remove all grease etc. Acid dipped to remove all old paint / oil. Another hot wash. Soda blast and hand finish to remove any old corrosion that may be left in the nooks and crannies. Painted with engine enamel, air cured for 24 hours then final cure in the oven. The good outcome is definitely due to the prep.
Julie, was final painting farmed out or DIY?
Trigger and he has many engines on the paint list at the moment but, I did squeeze mine in.
Mmm favouritism then.... Rattle can job or proper set up?
730
« on: December 01, 2017, 11:32:24 PM »
That looks good if it’s not top secret what has been done to get to that condition
No secret. Hot wash to remove all grease etc. Acid dipped to remove all old paint / oil. Another hot wash. Soda blast and hand finish to remove any old corrosion that may be left in the nooks and crannies. Painted with engine enamel, air cured for 24 hours then final cure in the oven. The good outcome is definitely due to the prep.
Julie, was final painting farmed out or DIY?
731
« on: November 23, 2017, 07:28:13 AM »
Grew up I'm Aus. Lived in Croydon and Lilydale areas. Came back when 9, having imegrated there as £10 poms with my parents when I was less than 2.
732
« on: November 17, 2017, 07:44:31 AM »
Tip for keeping the garage clean and tidy.
Hide everything under the bed, the wife wont ever know 
" Get your priorities right man "
Wrong mine stashes her "oh I've had them ages" shoes there! 
733
« on: November 14, 2017, 04:36:27 PM »
Oh dear, I may be spending more time down here in the future. Time to practice the man maths and justify to her indoors why it would be silly not to buy another motorbike, after all I will still only have three.
I bought this 1969 CL450, last night on eBay, I mainly went for this one because of the chromework, and it not being weather seized. I realise the mileage should be ignored, if it was real it could be the mileage when Bubba forgot and ran it without any oil in, we shall see when the motor comes apart.
The bars, rear heatshield and seat are wrong (possibly swapped with another CL, maybe the bodywork too), and some hard to find bits have been picked off like the front brake cable and horn. I've already found a NOS cable in matching grey, and maybe a horn. The seat I can get a good Texavina replica from Vietnam, has anyone dealt with these, they have good feedback?
The laquered alloy bits and exhaust, clocks guards, stays etc all look in very fine fettle. A few butchered JIS and some allen screws in the motor.
My mate is picking her up Thursday, then she will go in my mates garage while I get the motor apart to see what we have, and collect parts. At least I also have some Candy Ruby Red paint, bought for the CB750.
I could be sorry I asked, as you rip it to bits, but it is what it is, and I've always thought the DOHC motor interesting. What should be holding those side panels in place BTW?
Good potentail. Looked at that myself and thought good buy for someone. Glad its gone to a good home on here so we can watch progress. Not Jealous 
734
« on: November 13, 2017, 05:39:51 PM »
Top tip ta
735
« on: November 10, 2017, 08:56:05 AM »
Missing capitals can also cause confusion, as in;
I helped my uncle jack off his horse
I helped my uncle Jack off his horse
My wife feels it would be wrong to send my children into school with that to show their English teacher... Can see why?
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