Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 30, 2017, 12:08:39 AM
I swapped the original disc off that bike for my drilled one. I want to swap the mudguard stays next time I see him if he's up for it for NOS ones with the wrong holes!
He's looking for a CB350 twin racer project BTW if anyone knows of one for sale.
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Post by: K2-K6 on September 30, 2017, 09:14:23 AM
Interestingly the pipes, though as you I think they don't looks good, are one of the configurations that work on a four cylinder. The pipes are best arranged in four separate, four into one or linked as this one is cylinders 1+4 then 2+3 they can then go into one silencer for better torque spread if that's what's needed. Slash cut is rarely ever any good for an engine though. And they should never be linked 1+2 then3+4.
Post by: Rob62 on September 30, 2017, 09:45:49 AM
The pipe configuration is the same as those on my usa import, 1+4, 2+3, i believe these pipes are "jardine's" who should know a thing or two about making pipes... and confirms what you are saying.
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Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 30, 2017, 10:08:01 AM
Imagine if he had bought a high miler and had to do an engine rebuild with rebore , shells etc.. would probably have cost near on what he paid for the bike if a pro had done it for him.
Post by: Rob62 on September 30, 2017, 10:52:48 AM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 30, 2017, 11:02:08 AM
Amazing... just shows you, i would have thought any 3k miler classic honda would attract a lot of bids...It's weird with them Rob .. I got a mint 350K1 from them with original pipes . I didn't bother bidding as I thought it would have gone stratospheric but there were zero bids so before they had time to relist I was on the blower doing a deal. There was also a really nice.. and I mean nice CB77 on there around the same time and it got 1 bid of around £1,200. I would have put it as a £2k plus bike all day long probably much higher.
They definitely do rob 'juicy' parts though. A guy I know bought a really nice CB500K0 from them last year .. it was only missing one item .. the shallow grab-rail. A week before I had bought a mint K0 grab-rail from them ... they probably list one of those once a year if that. Bit of a coincidence and not a one off by any means.
Post by: Rob62 on September 30, 2017, 11:14:44 AM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 30, 2017, 11:23:28 AM
Post by: hairygit on September 30, 2017, 09:17:22 PM
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Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 30, 2017, 11:07:10 PM
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_sop=3&_ssn=twowheelspares&hash=item48a2cb1970%3Ag%3AfwsAAOSw~05Zy4ky&item=311968864624&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.XHonda.TRS0&_nkw=Honda&_sacat=0
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on October 01, 2017, 07:14:18 AM
How many members of staff must it take to run an eBay account with 27,650 live items?
I have trouble selling more than two or three at once.
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Post by: Trigger on October 01, 2017, 08:05:17 AM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on October 01, 2017, 08:34:15 AM
Gosh
How many members of staff must it take to run an eBay account with 27,650 live items?
I have trouble selling more than two or three at once.
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I always remember this quote to me from Pete their spares guy. .."The gaffer constantly tells us on NO account must we (DK) upset Mr. eBay '. It kind of explains their willingness to exchange parts they get wrong or that buyer isn't happy with. I have had quite a bit of stuff that's wrong but still of value ... invariably it usually works out as "chuck it in the bin we will send you a better replacement".
Post by: royhall on October 01, 2017, 08:46:44 AM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on October 01, 2017, 08:56:01 AM
Well its not always like that Ash. I bought a set of 750K4 carbs off them described as good only to find carb 4 had a big dent in it (and it wasn't transit damage). After emailing DK they said to keep them and they will send out some replacements, these never came. After 4 phone calls and endless emails nothing was done about it. The carbs were saved by a member on here donating a spare carb body. But to be fair to them this is the only time they failed.
The trick I used is to telephone (not eBay message or email) their eBay dept and ask for Becky ... she's been absolutely marvelous at sorting stuff out for me. The actual spares / parts guys seem rushed off their feet so often don't reply back etc. .....make sure you have the eBay number of the item in question to hand when you call.
Post by: MCTID on October 01, 2017, 09:26:48 AM
It arrived in a massive plastic crate (£30 shipping) within a couple of days, and the gearbox internals were splendid, as was the rusty crankshaft - still on standard size (RHS), con rods and camshafts. The Gearbox Sprocket was well shagged with 80% of the teeth worn down....God knows how it ever ran like that !
All in all, it was a great purchase and although I took a chance buying it, I was well pleased with what I got.....and the good service from DK......both in doing the deal - and shipping it quickly.
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on October 01, 2017, 09:54:55 AM
My Moto Parts (eBay) who are the retail section of Hi Level trade parts have a live items of 273,854 ;D
Maybe a smart computer programme then.
I wonder how many ebay messages they get?