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« on: April 30, 2015, 09:42:03 PM »
In the 70's/80's I used to be a Certified Welding Inspector. I'd sack the fella who did this bit of chewing gum.....LOL.
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« on: April 21, 2015, 10:29:40 PM »
Splendid.....well worth all the hard work as its a credit to you.
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« on: April 10, 2015, 09:27:25 PM »
To R&S Electroplating.......I wasn't having a dig at your Company or your levels of service........I just made some salient points that other Members of the Forum might want to take on board before they send any parts to you for plating in the future.......which might help them and you.
I certainly made some mistakes which others can learn from.......one of the benefits of this Forum.
I am well pleased with the quality of the plated parts and as I said in my post, I would recommend R&S Electroplating to others.
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« on: April 10, 2015, 09:15:24 PM »
OOOOOOOOOOOOOH......splendid work James. It looks like a MILLION DOLLARS. I much prefer the new colour scheme - as its the same as the first Z I drooled over in 1975 on Paignton seafront when I was just young and daft.......(still daft but not so young now). Anyway, well done.....its a credit to your skill and vision. Best Regards.
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« on: April 07, 2015, 06:31:51 AM »
Update on R&S Electroplating..........picked up the parts and very pleased with the quality. They took a bit longer than expected but I wasn't in any rush (and had told them so at the outset). A rear rack was in the box which wasn't mine so I handed it back and perhaps in future I should include a list and/or photos of what I give to them just to make sure its all kept together.
None of the parts were irreplaceable, but I should have given a valuation against each so R&S could decide if it was worth their efforts to clean, polish and replate. I had two front brake covers (T120 8" dish shaped) which cost £25 each to do, but one was still pitted and isn't really of much use so I basically wasted £25.......especially as I could buy a replica for about £25 anyway, so that's food for thought if you are having any parts re-plated which aren't critical for your rebuild etc.
From the couple of phone calls I made to check progress it was obvious that R&S have plenty of work on their hands which is no bad thing, but its best to add a few weeks to the programme.
I felt the price of £230 was a bit steep but not having anyone else to compare to or get a quote from didn't help but as I said, the quality was good so I would certainly use them again and recommend them to SOHC Forum Members.
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« on: February 17, 2015, 11:58:30 PM »
Gloves are the answer..........quite apart from the H&S viewpoint, try a variety of different gloves and you'll find that you soon get used to them, and then wouldn't do anything without them. I grant you that sometimes we have to use our bare hands on really sensitive tasks but these are quite rare.
Just try it!
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« on: February 17, 2015, 11:47:28 PM »
Hi.....looks good. Which kit did you buy....how much and where from?
Regards.
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« on: February 10, 2015, 08:41:31 PM »
Mhux Malti, imma Żort gżira sabiħa tiegħek.
Not Maltese, but I have visited your beautiful Island..........hope your imported CB 750 is all you wish for.
Welcome to the SOHC Forum.
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« on: February 10, 2015, 08:31:34 PM »
Well I dropped off a stack of parts today for my T120 Bonneville to be Chrome Plated........£230 and three weeks the man said so I'll keep you posted.
Unfortunately R&S don't do Zinc/ Cad plating so can anyone recommend somebody who does in the North West? No rush - just want a good job doing at a fair price.
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« on: February 09, 2015, 10:00:00 PM »
Merhba.....Kif int?
Looks a nice bike.........how about some photos of it with the Barrakka Gardens, Valleta or Mdina in the background to show the SOHC forum members how beautiful Malta is?
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« on: January 23, 2015, 03:56:33 PM »
From my Grandsons recent experience.......I advised him to check what trade in the local Dealer would offer him a year or so down the line when he had passed his Test and wanter a bigger bike. The Dealer quoted a fair price on a Yamaha YBR125 (as long as it was in good nick and properly serviced - by the Dealer). When asked the same question about various Chinese/Korean/ Indian bikes he sold........he was reluctant to predict what they might be worth later on.....which we took as him not really wanting to take one in P/X. Grandson bought the Yamaha and was happy when he sold it on.
The other thing to note is that I regularly use a Car Park in Shoreham and there are two Chinese bikes always parked there (I assume the owners live in adjacent flats - as the Car Park is free for bikes). Although both bikes are only a couple of years old, the chrome is in a terrible state - I admit they are left uncovered, but it would probably cost more to replace/ replate parts than the bikes are worth.
'The initial sweet taste of saving money soon fades when the reality of just what poor quality costs in the long term comes home to roost'.
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« on: January 23, 2015, 10:09:18 AM »
Paddy was waiting for a bus when an American pulled up in his Cadillac Eldorado........'Hey, can you tell me how far it is to Dublin?' says the Yank.
Paddy replies, 'Well its about 7 miles, but you'll do it in 5 in that car'.
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Paddy and Mick finish working in the potato field and drive the tractor out through the gates onto a quiet single track road......blissfully unaware of the world around them and not stopping to look first.
As they make the turn, a sports car comes tearing round the bend and the only place to go is into the field where it flips over and bursts into flames.
Paddy puts the hanbrake on and turns to Mick, saying 'Bejesus Mick did you see that.....its a good job we came out of that field when we did'.
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« on: January 18, 2015, 10:59:24 AM »
Brilliant......when I was an Apprentice (1967 ish) a lovely Lady I worked with used to give me a lift to work (when I could get my lazy *rse out of bed in time) in....you guessed it....her little orange Honda car (similar to the red one as you enter the car hall). She had a couple of Honda cars over the years because her Husband was a Sales Rep for Honda UK and he won numerous Sales Awards. He also won a trip to Japan to visit the Honda Factories. The various Honda cars she owned were fantastic examples of getting a lot of smart kit in a small space and were very nippy - compared to the British offerings at the time.
It was only a matter of time before Honda went on to become the force they are. Little did I realise at the time that the CB 750, CBX, NSX, Fireblade et al were on the horizon.
Thanks for posting.
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« on: January 16, 2015, 11:04:22 AM »
The US Police shoot first and don't take any chances......as you do when so many people (villains in particular) also carry weapons.
A few years ago I stayed with my Brother in Marin County....just off the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and when I asked him about crime in the area....he explained that since Number Plate recognition cameras were installed on the bridge, and because most cars which were not local (and from Oakland in particular - apparently a high crime area) were invariably stopped soon after crossing the bridge, the crime levels had dramatically fallen.
At least DS was able to tell the tale, and anyone visiting the US having read this article will be better prepared should they ever be stopped by the Police i.e. do exactly as you are told and don't make any sudden movements!
With regards to how DS conducts his business......we all want to get the best price for our efforts.....and if you don't like it you don't have to buy from him........yes I know there may not be much alternative choice (if any) but DS is only doing what many Owners Clubs have done.......commissioning the re-manufacture of scarce parts which have a ready or growing market and after the up front costs have been recovered, can make a profit.......albeit perhaps two or three years down the line.
The Vincent Owners Club have commissioned most parts to build complete (new) bikes and most Norton, BSA and Triumph replacement parts are available at reasonable prices keeping many classic bikes on the road 50 or 60 years later.
Ian from MOTAD suggested that the tooling to manufacture a run of exhaust pipes for CB's would cost around £25K......which illustrates the significant investment needed to get things off the ground.
Rather than being negative about such matters would members of this Forum consider joining forces with VJMC and/or HOC (and others) to review what vital parts might be economic to produce, and then working with Ian/DS/Saisai to re-manufacture them?
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« on: January 12, 2015, 08:36:22 PM »
James....you have too many bikes to have time for naughties with your Missus (only joking).
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