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« on: August 30, 2018, 07:45:58 AM »
Just like to share photos of the beautiful paintwork on my 1970 Triumph Bonneville Fuel Tank and Mudguards that Menno Dek worked his magic on for me. The parts were in a bit of a state but Menno cleaned, filled and prepped them and the final paint and pinstriping are exceptionally good.
It took a while longer than expected, but if he wasn't so busy.....he wouldn't be worth his reputation would he?
I'm very, very pleased with the parts and they should help to make the final restoration look as good as the day the bike left the Triumph Meriden Factory in December 1969.
It's refreshing to find a professional who takes so much care and pride in his work, so I am happy to recommend Menno's services to sohc Forum Members.
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« on: January 17, 2018, 01:19:39 PM »
Just had my CB750K4 Fork Stanchions reground by Dynasurf in Sandbach. Great service........sent them on 3 January and received them back today £135 + £12 for 'Next Day' Carriage. I might have got 'new ones' for slightly less, but who knows where they were made and what material they were made from ? Happy to recommend them. http://www.dynasurf.co.uk/
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« on: November 29, 2017, 10:45:06 PM »
I need some help from you good folks please.
I have had all sorts of problems obtaining new Stanchions and the various internals for my CB750K4. It came with extended Forks - and the Stanchions were scrap. Tried to get new Stanchions but most seem to be 607 long as opposed to the 580 long Stanchions it should have.....also one of the internal 'Pipe Bottom' 51430341701 and one 'Piece, Oil Lock' 51432340000 are also scrap (both are no longer available - according to CMS and DSS).
Anyway, I have managed to buy a set of decent S/H K3 Forks complete, but upon stripping them they are CB750F Forks....in very good condition and the Stanchions are quite good....although there is a bit of pitting but I can clean that up - or have them re-plated and reground - no problem, and the internals are all sound and re-usable.
Now to the crux of the matter......the CB750F 'Fork Case Bottom' (i.e. the Alloy Cast Lower Forks/ Sliders) are about 3cm longer than the K4 part, and the 'Spring, Front Cushion' 51401341700 is also about 3cm longer than the K4 Spring, so my question is if I fit these CB750KF Forks as is, will the Fork Gaitors for the CB750K4 fit or not......or are there other Gaitors available which will fit ?
No doubt somebody in the Forum has made this modification before so all suggestions are welcome.
Other than that, has anybody got a spare 'Pipe Bottom' and a 'Piece Oil Lock' suitable for a CB750K4 they can sell me ?
Thanks in anticipation........ if I can sort this out....I can start my rebuild in earnest (or in Lytham St Annes....Tee Hee).
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« on: July 12, 2017, 09:20:24 PM »
Just cleaned all the 40 odd years of crud off my CB750 K4 Airbox...........question now is how to refurbish it like it was originally ?
It has a few scuffs and scars, which I'm happy to fettle........I could of course paint it black - but any ideas on the best way forward ?
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« on: October 13, 2016, 09:01:38 PM »
We were B & B'ing near New Milton, Hampshire last week and surprisingly, SWMBO offered little resistance to visiting the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum. Brilliant place and some splendiferous machines to see.
We last went about 10 years ago, but I had forgotten just how good it is so just wanted to remind you good folk on the sohc Forum that is is well worth the effort to go and visit.
There aren't many Hondas TBH but there are a couple of Honda Race Bikes which had me drooling. You can check out the Website to see what a great collection they have.
We thought that the £7.50 Entrance Fee was good value, and thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
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« on: May 11, 2016, 06:44:09 PM »
I was fortunate to buy a surplus set of Refurbished Carbs for my 1974 CB750K4 from a Forum Member and after a bit of too-ing and fro-ing I sold the old set to the Dutch Refurbisher - Gerben van der Meer, so that he can breathe some life into them and they can live again.
The Refurbished Carbs are excellent, and I can thoroughly recommend Gerbens work, as well as his integrity......rare assets in the mind of a cynical old git like me.
As I had to do a bit of detective work to contact Gerben, I thought I should post this information to help other Forum Members.
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Please mention my service to other Honda CB Riders.
I am specialised in rebuilding carbs from CB350 /CB400 /CB500 /CB550 and CB750 FOUR and in case you have a friend who is in need of a total rebuild, please do not hesitate to contact me.
You may also share my email address to those guys, no problem.
Please mention: gerbenhilly@hotmail.com and I will be glad to answer all their questions.
Gerben van der Meer
Schothorststraat 9
1333ZE Almere Holland.
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« on: April 14, 2016, 02:47:37 AM »
http://www.classic-auctions.com/H and H Classics are holding an auction of motorcycles on the 19th April 2016 at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, CB22 4QR. There are a number of interesting Hondas listed amongst the lots.
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« on: April 11, 2016, 09:48:12 AM »
A member of the TOMCC Forum posted this link to a French Motorcycle Dealer called Legend Motorcycles in Lille. Given the recent comments on the sohc Forum regarding the 'Asking prices and real values' of Hondas.......and whether they were worth it or not, take a look at this Website......although I should warn you that you will first need to pack the Wife/ partner and the Kids off to the Cinema, make a pot of tea and some sarnies and settle down for a reet good journey through some splendid machinery. https://legendmotorslille.com/2016/03/29/triumph-speed-twin-5t-1949/
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« on: December 01, 2015, 07:24:03 PM »
As everyone is skint at Christmas and usually until payday in February......some till payday in March or April, may I suggest that we all make a donation to our fantastic SOHC.co.uk Forum early this month.
As they say.........use it or lose it........personally I have found the Forum a constant source of information, encouragement and think a few quid here and there during the year is money well spent.
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« on: November 04, 2015, 07:59:23 AM »
Xmas has come early this year.....for me at least. I had a very long drive and a very early pickup of 24 old Triumph Frames, rear loops and swing arms yesterday which had come from the USA and I gave a rather hefty sum to get them.
Although I have yet to sort through and categorise what years and models they suit, they are mainly from 650 and 500 Twins with a couple of Tiger Cubs (one a plunger) thrown in. My main interest are the 5 X 1970 650 (2 X T120R, 1 X TR6R and 2 X TR6C) frames, but there are also a few mid 50's and 60's frames which might be quite rare. There are also a number of T100 (500 Twin) and 4 X T140 ( 650/750 OIF), a Trident and a Hardtail Trident frame(s) which I have little interest in and will probably just sell on as they are.
If any SOHC Forum members are interested in buying any of these, please PM me and as these are stored securely off site, please advise me if you want to view.
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« on: September 30, 2015, 12:05:07 AM »
Can anyone recommend a good wheel builder.......chrome rims, stainless spokes for my CB750K4?
I have used CWS in the past but just want to see if there are any others who Forum members have used.
Preferably in the North West but happy to post in UK.
Thanks........
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« on: August 05, 2015, 09:51:56 AM »
I need to buy a pair of new Fork Stanchions for my 1974 CB750K4. Looking on various websites, it seems that there are a number of different Overall Lengths available.....580; 583 and 607mm but the various adverts don't state which length Stanchion fits which model or years. They don't quote part numbers either........DOH.
Can anyone please advise which length Stanchion is suitable for my bike.........and why there are different lengths available. If anyone can recommend a particular Supplier, that would be great. Many thanks.
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« on: October 03, 2014, 11:36:41 AM »
This is for Bitsa in sunny Frogland as reading his posts gave me a real good laff (and the replies more so).
How many French Soldiers does it take to defend Paris?
Nobody know's cos its never been done.
Why are the roads in France lined with trees?
So the German Soldiers can march in the shade.
There is a new French Army Knife on the market......in addition to all the usual gadgets found on the Swiss Army Knives, it also has a little white flag.
No offence intended to anyone - especially our French cousins.....who I'm sure have plenty of chuckles at our expense.
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« on: September 29, 2014, 04:24:37 AM »
Hi......just joined sohc.........as I really appreciate the crazy banter and wit. I'm a member of the TOMCC as I own a 1970 Triumph Bonneville (still in a thousand bits.......but very shiny and looking good........and hopefully not too far off completion as I have recently retired). Next project I hope will be an early CB750 as they look a worthwhile challenge and I have always loved them (and most Hondas.....having previously owned 2 X CB 1300's; CB750FN; VFR800 and a CX500). Besides the Bonneville I also own a ZZR1100 but don't really get out on it as much as I would like to. Hope to find out pros and cons of buying and restoring sohc fours from you venerable peeps and look forward to making new friendships via the Forum.
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