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CB350/400 / Re: CB400F carb. leakage
« on: May 22, 2017, 05:16:32 PM »
If the fuel leaks that high it suggests for a start that the drain tubes in the float bowls are blocked and the only reason for fuel to do that is incorrect float heights and or leaky float valves

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CB750 / Re: Spark plug problems
« on: May 22, 2017, 07:20:34 AM »
Just extending the fork tubes would lift the front of the engine and that bike looks like it is level

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CB750 / Re: Spark plug problems
« on: May 21, 2017, 01:52:49 PM »
Looks to me like the frame has been raked as well

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CB750 / Re: CB750 dual carbs
« on: May 20, 2017, 11:23:16 PM »
Don't think anybody in UK does that type of thing off the shelf only made to order

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CB750 / Re: Spark plug problems
« on: May 20, 2017, 11:21:17 PM »
Its a risk but you can helicoil using a well greased slow drill and well greased tap to collect swarf then leave the plug out and start engine to blow out any residual. Way back when we would offer the customer the option as if it didn't work OK the engine still had to come out. Over 60% time worked OK

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CB750 / Re: 1971 CB750 K1 chopper
« on: May 19, 2017, 11:36:52 PM »
You got a good firm there mate, just keep plugging away and let us know how you get on

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Misc / Open / Re: Silver numberplate advice
« on: May 18, 2017, 04:10:49 PM »
It's only new plates that need ID etc, if its been on there for years (wink, wink) it does not need a suppliers ID etc

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CB750 / Re: 1971 CB750 K1 chopper
« on: May 18, 2017, 04:09:06 PM »
If it clearly gives the year you should be OK BUT DVLA keep it so I sent a hi res copy and they didn't notice, although this may not be legal and i cannot condone that of course.

I gave you a number before as there are a few quirks regarding insurance etc you should know about

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CB350/400 / Re: Kill switch fault
« on: May 18, 2017, 07:02:02 AM »
The switch you have is not a 400 four but a 400 twin one and as you have found the kill switches work totally different. As long as you know about it the fact it has to be turned off to run could be an anti theft deterent

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CB500/550 / Re: Top Gear Mystery
« on: May 17, 2017, 05:31:52 PM »
The man knows sod all about numbers, first number is the part, middle number is the model(374 is 550) first used on and the last number is area or supersicision

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CB350/400 / Re: Smokey rebuilt 350
« on: May 16, 2017, 08:03:33 AM »
Riding it too gently and infrequently

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CB750 / Re: MOT concern
« on: May 15, 2017, 07:54:12 AM »
Below is a  copy of part of the testers manual, there is a link to the full manual somwhere on the site. As you will see it depends on the year of your bike but if any are fitted ALL must be fitted AND WORK
Exemptions
If direction indicators are fitted they must meet the
requirements of this inspection, but need not be fitted to a
machine which
 cannot exceed 30mph / 50kph, or
 was first used before 1 August 1986, or
 ‘off road’ motor bicycles that are designed to carry only
the rider
 ‘off road’ motor bicycles with side car designed to carry
the rider and one passenger in the side car.
‘Off road’ motor bicycles are constructed or adapted
primarily for use off road (whether by reason of its tyres,
suspension, ground clearance or otherwise).

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CB750 / Re: 1971 CB750 K1 chopper
« on: May 14, 2017, 02:17:57 PM »
I think you will have to either import from the US or manufacture yourself

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CB500/550 / Re: 500 low rise handlebar conversion
« on: May 12, 2017, 10:13:46 PM »
Just buy the UK cable from DS, having taken out the appropriate mortgage that is

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CB500/550 / Re: Clutch cable
« on: May 12, 2017, 10:12:33 PM »
Hairy you translate so well!!

its hard to describe but there is a small "tang" under the cable nipple that needs bending down so you can slide the nipple down till you can wangle the cable out the slot-----still prefer my first answer!!!!

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