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CB500/550 / Re: Refitting carbs But airbox bits missing
« on: March 13, 2020, 09:04:28 PM »
I love when things are explained like this ... even I can understand them !!

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Out & About / Re: CRICH CLASSIC BIKE DAY 2020
« on: March 12, 2020, 08:38:13 AM »
Just filling out my form and adding an extra ticket .... anyone know if you can pay by means other than cheque ? I can't remember the last time I used one never mind where the cheque book may be hiding

*Edit* Cheque book found after house upended !! Form all sent :)

Thanks

Simon

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CB750 / Re: My 11/70 K1 is coming on nicely
« on: March 11, 2020, 09:11:12 PM »
That does look rather nice !!

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Project Board / Re: 1978 CB550 K3 "running" restoration
« on: March 11, 2020, 09:08:05 PM »
Quote from: Rob62 on March 11, 2020, 07:28:53 PM
Nice! I had one back in the 80’s.... looks like a sold bike. A bit of chrome trim round that seat would lift it a lot..  8)

Yes - it does look a little bare without it

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Project Board / Re: 1978 CB550 K3 "running" restoration
« on: March 11, 2020, 12:45:58 PM »
Quote from: Oddjob on March 11, 2020, 12:39:11 PM
Nice example.

Couple of things you could maybe ask them to fix.

Missing the left hand reflector off the headlight plus it's rubber mount.

Missing it's wing mirrors.

Seat looks to be a repro but looks a good one.

Missing the sticker off the idiot panel between the clocks, there are available on E-Bay.

Carbs can be substituted for the CB500/550 type carbs which are FAR superior. Means new rubber inlet mounts and airbox but well worth doing.

Master cylinder looks wrong, should be black but they fade in the sunlight so could be that, mounted too far sloped forward, they are punch marks on the bars which should line up with the MC split where it clamps IIRC.

Check too see if it still has it's toolkit.

Excellent - thank you ... I'll see if I can get them to sort any of the bits

Simon

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Project Board / Re: 1978 CB550 K3 "running" restoration
« on: March 11, 2020, 09:27:29 AM »
Quote from: Bryanj on March 11, 2020, 09:25:42 AM
Im guessing by the rear light its a US import.
Make sure its starts nicely from cold and runs on all four as those PD  carbs are an utter nightmare, plus ride it ever week.

Yep an import but already registered etc ... bugger about the carbs !

Thanks for the info

Simon

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Project Board / 1978 CB550 K3 "running" restoration
« on: March 11, 2020, 09:18:28 AM »
Morning

Just bought this 1978 CB550 which I'm guessing is a K3 ... won't be able to check till I get the bike which won't be for a week or so

Hopefully it will be a running restoration / improver as time and money allows

Apparently it will come to me serviced and checked front to back with any immediate work done and completed - we shall see :)

These are the sale pictures which I'm assuming the eagle eyed knowledgeable will be able to point out any obvious incorrect bits that I can change as and when

Thanks

Simon

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Site Feedback / FAQ / How to... / Re: Date Check Incorrect ?
« on: March 11, 2020, 09:09:22 AM »
Quote from: Rozabikes Tim on March 11, 2020, 09:07:30 AM
Quote from: SteveD CB500K0 on March 11, 2020, 07:05:02 AM
... and Simon is the only newbie to mention it (of the 20 or so new members this year).

So thanks Simon!


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Think you should block him Steve. Too clever for us lot! ;)

..... I don't think you will have that opinion once I start asking questions ...........

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Site Feedback / FAQ / How to... / Re: Date Check Incorrect ?
« on: March 11, 2020, 08:06:25 AM »
Quote from: SteveD CB500K0 on March 11, 2020, 07:05:02 AM
... and Simon is the only newbie to mention it (of the 20 or so new members this year).

So thanks Simon!


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I did wonder if it had already been mentioned :)

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Site Feedback / FAQ / How to... / Date Check Incorrect ?
« on: March 10, 2020, 04:53:44 PM »
Hi

Just a heads up - when I signed up it kept bouncing me when asking what year it was .... I eventually put 2019 and it worked

It is also doing the same when I'm posting and asking for year verification ... again I have to put 2019

Now I'd like to be a year younger :)

Cheers

Simon

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New Member Introductions / Re: Hi From Chesterfield
« on: March 10, 2020, 04:51:04 PM »
Quote from: Rozabikes Tim on March 10, 2020, 04:47:58 PM
Aye up youth. Just down the road in South Normanton. Welcome and do come to Crich it's a good day out.
Aye Up !! I'm at Holmewood :)

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New Member Introductions / Re: Hi From Chesterfield
« on: March 10, 2020, 03:46:38 PM »
Quote from: Nurse Julie on March 10, 2020, 02:05:31 PM
Welcome to the Forum Simon. Enjoy your bike and have fun.

Thank You

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New Member Introductions / Re: Hi From Chesterfield
« on: March 10, 2020, 03:46:07 PM »
Quote from: Johnwebley on March 10, 2020, 01:59:42 PM


   Welcome Simon.

  enjoy the forum,

 lots of help and advice here,as well  as humour

Thanks - I've been reading threads and advice seems a plenty as well as the humour :)

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New Member Introductions / Hi From Chesterfield
« on: March 10, 2020, 12:27:46 PM »
Afternoon

Just purchased a 1978 550k so thought I'd better join up as no doubt there will be lots of questions as soon as I get the bike home !!

Had loads of different bikes over the years and just sold off two Harleys

Bike will be an "improver" I hope whilst being reliable :)

I'm from Chesterfield, Derbyshire and will hopefully get to see a few members throughout the year ... off to fill in the Crich 2020 registration !!

Thanks

Simon

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