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« on: October 06, 2017, 06:19:49 PM »
A few more pics, also footnote on finally clearing the shed where the bike had been for many years, I was about ready to leave when my wife said le'ts have a last look and she went in and called out I have found a mudguard stuffed in to a hole in the side of the shed, when she pulled it out it was the original front mudguard with its original front number plate, mudguard was to far gone but thanks to Trigger again a new blade supplied and the number plate is back where it should be.
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« on: August 31, 2017, 07:34:05 AM »
Well, after being reminded by Trigger it’s about time to reveal the old girl. First a bit of history. She was purchased new in Nov 1972 by my late father in law John and from new was fitted with a Sidecar developments Astralite sidecar. During the 70’s she was fitted with a set of leading links manufactured by another fellow sidecarrist with materials and parts acquired from the engineering firm where he worked. In early 1982 I met my future wife at a sidecar rally at which they were attending. It was John and Rose his wife’s sole transport for over 40 years and carried both of their children and all of their grandchildren in her. Later in life he was not able to manage the weight and we fitted a light weight sidecar and “Moby” as the sidecar was affectionately named was retired to the garage. John carried on riding into his 80’s but unfortunately he passed away three years ago and left the bike and sidecar to my wife Tracy. Finally after three years and taking early retirement I now had time to put the bike back on the road and in as close to the original trim as when John rode it. It was my first real restoration and originally thought very little would require doing however he used it in all weathers and sprayed loads and I mean loads of chain lube over everything which had preserved somethings but trapped water and not others. Finally after eight months of work I was able to roll her out on the 23 August and get her MOT’d just in time for the Federation of Sidecar clubs annual rally. After a few minor hiccups she completed her first outing in many years.
Also many thanks to Trigger for all the assistance and advice and Nurse Julie for the tea.
Regards Spav
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« on: January 24, 2017, 04:34:57 PM »
Head sheared off leaving it firmly stuck in engine cases, drilled threaded side out. Engine now out of frame so I can carefully drill remnant of bolt out of the two lugs. Only to be expected on a 45 year old UK machine that was used in all weathers, majority of machine OK due to father in law using copious amounts of chain lube on everthing.
regards Spav
PS forgot to say that it is been restored as a sidecar bike with leading links fitted as it was fitted from new with a sidecar
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« on: January 23, 2017, 07:13:03 PM »
Hi every one started to do up my late father in laws CB750K2, are ther any recommendations on where to get the tank painted and frame and cycle parts powder coated I am in Lincolnshire?
regards Spav
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« on: January 23, 2017, 07:10:07 PM »
Thanks for the advice, will attempt to remove tomorrow and try and pull out once I have drilled the head off.
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« on: January 23, 2017, 05:03:22 PM »
Just started stripping down to get engine out, the bottom front engine bolt is sized solid, have applied heat and copious amounts of WD40 but still not moving, is it best to drill head off and pull through or other options? am frightened i might crack the crankcase lugs
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« on: May 16, 2015, 03:53:49 PM »
Thanks starting strip down soon so manual/parts list will come in handy.
Cheers spav
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« on: May 11, 2015, 08:31:54 PM »
Thanks will now try and find one or try and repair the original, as the side lever has been cut off as alocal mod when it had a sidecar on it.
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« on: May 09, 2015, 07:43:58 AM »
Hi, my 750K2 needs a replacement main stand has it has been modified, do later models fit?
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« on: August 07, 2014, 08:46:53 PM »
Hi RickyC3, i am down near skegness, restoration will have to wait until winter, luckily engine is purfect he always changed the oil religiosly every yeay and its only got just over 30,000 on the clock and is running like a purring kitten. main work will be stripping and getting frame and swinging arm done and a few minor cycle parts I intend to keep it like my father in law had it not 100% original but how he had it over 42 years.
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« on: August 06, 2014, 08:37:55 PM »
Hi, unfortunately inherited father in laws 1972 C750k2 and 1976 CB550F intend to carry out a little bit on light restoration on the K2 which has been in the family from new, CB550 was a £300 special in 1987 and is still going strong. luckily I love bikes and have several other Hondas. i will post a few pictures as soon as I am able
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