Honda-SOHC

Not trying in the slightest to defend the restorers but if I had been doing the carbs I'd have replaced the fuel pipe as well. You need to as the old pipe won't resist ethanol fuels we use these days. So you need to replace not only the fuel lines but the orings inside the carbs with stuff that will.

I'd be interested in seeing what the missing parts are, not that many that can be missing and have the carbs still working properly.

Hi, I don't know if you recall I posted some pics of the carbs I was sent from the restorer, all new fuel pipes etc, those carbs were not on the bike on its return!!! Trust me, the pics of before and after were not from my bike. Guys a charlatan, he may be OK for selling a spark plug or some obscure part that's sitting gathering dust, before he bolts, but try finding a running restoration that's been done by them,, Oh and the engine paint is another story.. I'm happy to share the emails from over 2 years, dealing with this crook, angry doesn't come close,taking me all my time not to do a 700mile round trip for a wee chat and a straightener, it's a Glasgow friendly greeting,, :-) cheers Peter

Over the past couple of years, I posted regular updates on the ongoing issues I was experiencing with a well known honda restoration company (that's currently for sale).
The latest chapter, is that, having spent in excess of £4000 including shipping to and from this workshop, the bike was eventually returned in a shocking state of repair.
It was immediately obvious that there was major issues with the standard of repair. The owner of this company claims to be enthusiast who craves originality.
Following emails pointing out the problems found on return, I took some time out to see where to go next.
I then decided that I would ship the bike to a workshop in leyland. I've just been informed that the bike has been returned from Daventry with the carburetors missing parts etc, im waiting on a full report on exactly what happens next.
The pics of the carbs I was sent during the rebuild are not the carbs fitted to the bike, clearly the fuel lines are completely different.
The upshot is once I find out just what's needed I may be looking for a set of carbs to use as spare parts.
Every email has been saved regarding the job and what was required, not corners were to be cut.
There's been times during this period that I have come close to throwing in the towel, I might yet,who knows.
Be careful with some venders, there's some good, some not so good, then there's some out and out crooks, unfortunately mine was the latter, might be ok for supplying a throttle cable, but not much else. Wish I had done more homework before I started this journey or found this forum 1st woulda saved much anguish, money and frustration

I have had a lot of parts from Honda Classics and never a problem, mostly stainless caliper pistons

I've no doubt honda classics are fine for getting parts sent out, they are closing and now clearing stock. Look forward to seeing Rodgers face when the rogue traders team turn up in Daventry,,

I'm obviously biased due to a terrible experience, but I would give the widest berth possible with Honda classics restoration limited of Daventry. They may have parts, but place is going bust/tits up, closing call it what you like, but they are not to be trusted.. Phew, I feel better now :-)

Thanks for the recommendation,, I will definitely contact Peter once I have the bike returned. Hopefully the weather will be better by the time the bikes ready and I can ride it back home, with a overnight pitstop in heysham, for the bikes sake, not mine :-)

Now that the engine strip is now ongoing, I'm looking for some advice on the best place to do a refurb on the clocks,, something in my memory bank hears Peter Bond?
Any leads would be appreciated. Cheers Peter

If you're passing Glasgow anytime soon, I have an original rear mudguard you could use,, it's solid and would clean up well.

Sad to say the cb650r hasn't worked out, it's turned out to be an expensive mistake, was unable to get a test ride on this before purchasing unfortunately.
Bland and character less I'm afraid.
I was hoping for much more all round, so it's back to a speed triple for me. Still got the 400/4 to get fettled at classic honda restoration in January, thank god the wife doesn't get to see my bank account :-)
Changeover is Monday 4th October, just in time to ACF50 on it and wait for spring.