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« on: March 16, 2019, 10:42:43 PM »
Viewing a 1975 F1 tomorrow only seen pictures and looks good,needs fresh paint,seat cover,chrome bit tired so wheel rebuild rechrome exhaust maybe.Seen Delkevic Stainless exhausts to fit F1 anyone reccomend these ? I had a full system on my Kettle fitted straight on ran perfect.Will post some piccies if I buy it.
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« on: March 15, 2019, 07:32:29 AM »
Yes everyone wore them years ago both warm and waterproof
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« on: March 14, 2019, 11:15:59 PM »
I stopped wearing Derri Boots after sliding off my bike at low speed rubbing my foot along on ground the heat generated caused a nasty burn on my heel
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« on: March 14, 2019, 02:27:00 PM »
I will see how things go with this F1,I had a K6 bought used many years ago and I liked it enough to yearn for another.I have issues bending my knees/getting comfy on a bike these days so be interesting how it feels,I sold a Jota and a Suzy Kettle both mint condition as I couldn’t ride them but knee surgery hopefully will have remedied the problem.
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« on: March 13, 2019, 09:28:13 PM »
Could be float needle valves not seating properly a common problem on Superdream carbs and Quick is heady fix is to remove float bowls/floats/ needle valve and use a cotton bud with solvol autosol to lap the face where needle valve seats,thouroughly clean and blow out after.
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« on: March 13, 2019, 07:27:42 PM »
🥵Beauty is in the eye of the beholder lol.
I have a habit of buying bikes I owned or desired in the 70s.I had finally given up on Triumphs after a disastrous purchase of a new Bonne in 1976,had a planned trip to continent following year and couldn’t risk it so planned to buy a new K series 750 missed out on the last of K6s and a K7 I realy fancied but couldn’t quite afford so bought a 550 four instead,long story but that’s why I wanted a K7
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« on: March 13, 2019, 06:43:24 PM »
I’ve changed direction away from the K7 I wanted and found a F1 in what looks like good condition.I haven’t seen it in the flesh yet that won’t happen till weekend,I’m wondering if the F1 riding position is different to a K series model in that the footrests/controls are further back?
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« on: March 13, 2019, 06:15:21 PM »
I have looked at them at shows and they look to be well built and good value.I owned a nearly New 500 Bullet few years ago and it was crudely built but what I expected as it was so cheap,I did the usual mods available from Hitchcocks and it made it a more pleasant bike I’m sure Hitchcocks and the like will sell aftermarket exhausts etc. for it once they’re established.A cheap alternative for an expensive Triumph and the majority of owners will be 55 + year olds looking for something modern to ride along side their old clunkers,I know two such people that have ordered one.
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« on: March 13, 2019, 05:54:33 PM »
I had a James Commodore 250 few years back,couple strange facts regarding James motorcycles is that there is no owners club ( well there wasn’t in 2003) and James motorcycles sold more bikes in America one year in the 50s Than Triumph did..................I’ll get me coat (anorak) 😆
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« on: March 12, 2019, 08:50:25 AM »
Yes thought they were not available but I was lucky not long back sourcing a complete system taken off a fairly new Nighthawk and stored in as new condition,could be pattern from the earlier Ks will find out Monday.
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« on: March 12, 2019, 08:28:13 AM »
Not two wheel spares/D+K.Dealer I’m assuming?in London has a nice Red K2 I was bidding on up to £6k now.Nice K1 for £8k in Newton Abbot has caught my eye but likely a dealer too.I know of a K7 which is what I realy fancy (someone has to lol) won’t know till Monday what buyer wants for it,he says it has a brand new 4 into 4 exhaust system fitted! Didn’t think they were obtainable.Will be patient as it’s only March
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« on: March 11, 2019, 08:18:37 PM »
In my search I have come across models~F0,F3 and K8 American models I guess?
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« on: March 11, 2019, 01:24:06 PM »
Yes these factors I’m aware of,few “nice” ones on Fleabay I have put a few bids in on a red one but not keen auctions prefer to look at bike and agree a price.
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« on: March 11, 2019, 12:30:29 PM »
Hoping for some advice regarding what to pay for a decent loooking rideable CB750K7?
Ones I’ve seen and sold have sold for less than the more desirable K models,am I right in thinking this is so? I know of one coming up for sale with a brand new 4into4 exhaust system ( Thought they were unobtainabl? ) Don’t know the asking price yet.
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« on: March 11, 2019, 12:22:51 PM »
I had a new replacement 4 years ago and most important advice I’d give is do the exercises before and after the op.Can be a bit painful at times lol. and keep on top with pain relief.I was going to have both done at once but still walking ok. My wife has had both of hers done recently only problem she’s having is straightening one.It’s well worth doing to get rid of arthritic pain
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