Post by: philward on April 07, 2018, 05:32:05 PM
Will this kit give the stock standard candy finish (if my painter puts a clear lacquer on the top?
I know I would need two of these kits due to the fairing. As the ebay listing is in German, I can't seen to describe whats in the kit to my paint guy. He sprayed my K2 in Planet Blue - just give him the RS Paint kit last time but they are twice the price of the above.
Thanks
Phil
Post by: Deano400 on April 07, 2018, 06:22:21 PM
"Honda motorcycle spray paint set consisting of the pre-paint and the glaze paint". Comes with hardener which is split between the 'pre-paint' (primer?) (ratio 15-1) and the 'glaze paint' (colour?) (ratio 5-1). Don't know if this will help with your paint guy. Hopefully.
Post by: philward on April 07, 2018, 06:53:36 PM
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Post by: JamesH on May 18, 2018, 06:35:27 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 18, 2018, 07:06:50 PM
Post by: philward on May 18, 2018, 08:11:15 PM
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Post by: MarkCR750 on May 20, 2018, 11:24:08 AM
Not sure how much yet Mark. He's letting me know tomorrow as he had to do extra work painting the stripes and number plates on the fairing as the decals didn't match the fairing - and the all tank was ' slightly distorted' on the sides and he had to lightly fill it (the decals are made for your Meadspeed fairing). I will let you know when he tells me the price. I had a mint 944 Turbo SE until 2012 (sold it as only done 4000 miles in 11 years) - prices have tripled since! (For the Turbo SE)
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Yes, 944’s are climbing, mine is a 1983 8v, no sunroof, no power steering, the purists one 🙂, I had it on the road for years but it began to look tatty so started to restore it 8 year’s ago, did all the brakes , cam belts etc and was prepping for paint when I got back into my first love, bikes!, it has sat neglected in the garage ever since, but I’ve never had the heart to sell it, as it would probably get stripped for parts, however I’ll never get back into cars so it’s just in the way, then it came to me, my cousin is still a car nut and he had helped me financially during a divorce 15 years ago, always refusing repayment, so it’s the ideal solution, the car gets restored, it stays in the family, and I get to feel I’ve repaid him and get my garage back!, everyone’s a winner.
Post by: philward on May 21, 2018, 11:06:31 PM
Post by: MarkCR750 on May 22, 2018, 06:55:05 AM
Not far to go now, will you be putting the front indicators inside the Perspex screen in a similar fashion to mine?.
Post by: philward on May 22, 2018, 07:28:38 AM
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Post by: royhall on May 22, 2018, 07:45:00 AM
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Post by: philward on May 22, 2018, 08:17:14 AM
Wow that's very impressive Phil. Have you fired her up yet, bet it sounds superb.Not ready for start up yet Roy - just a few weeks away. Still sorting lots of sub harness's around digital speedo/rev counter/etc to ensure reliability around the 'birdsnest' of wires by headstock. Have just blanked crank oil hole (where starter gear was) so should be able to try and get oil pressure up next). Need to sort a variety of jets and make some baffles. So I anticipate a few months really (and misus is on my case to start the fitted wardrobes I've been saying I'd start since January!)
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Post by: Nurse Julie on May 22, 2018, 08:26:21 AM
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Post by: philward on May 22, 2018, 08:56:33 AM
That looks lovely Phil., right posh.Is that 'Posh on a beach in India' Julie - or just ordinary Posh!
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Post by: Trigger on May 22, 2018, 09:04:44 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 22, 2018, 09:07:26 AM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;DThat looks lovely Phil., right posh.Is that 'Posh on a beach in India' Julie - or just ordinary Posh!
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Post by: philward on May 22, 2018, 10:26:34 AM
Very nice Phil, have you done a bulk order for the ibuprofen for back ache ;)Already on order! Won't be going far on it Graham - just local bike meets - got the other bikes for longer runs
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Post by: MCTID on May 22, 2018, 10:56:30 AM
Another great example of the skills and dedication of sohc Forum Members......and one of the many reasons why this Forum is so good.
Well done Phil......I salute you.
P.S. his stock CB750 is rather tasty as well !
Post by: philward on May 22, 2018, 11:01:04 AM
Splendid bike and excellent workmanship. I visited Phil last year i.e. before the paintwork and fairing were done and fitted, but the first impression of Phil's CR was how the small details looked 'spot on' and everything had not only been well planned out, but executed to a really high standard......despite some serious 'head scratching' along the journey.Thanks Alan! Let's have some pics of your 750!
Another great example of the skills and dedication of sohc Forum Members......and one of the many reasons why this Forum is so good.
Well done Phil......I salute you.
P.S. his stock CB750 is rather tasty as well !
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Post by: MarkCR750 on May 22, 2018, 12:42:58 PM
They're in the fairing body already if you zoom in Mark - quite discreet - rear are part of LED rear lightShould have gone to specsavers!
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Post by: Green1 on May 22, 2018, 10:00:51 PM
Everyone's bikes are making mine look wright scruffy.
But at least I can say I can still walk after commuting on mine for 334 miles in the last two days :P
Post by: philward on May 22, 2018, 10:16:25 PM
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Post by: Green1 on May 22, 2018, 10:29:50 PM
I started with a leaky rocker cover and now the whole rear end is stripped and waiting to be reassembled. ::)
Post by: MarkCR750 on May 23, 2018, 08:49:21 AM
That will be my yearly mileage on the CR!You’ll be surprised Phil, it won’t be as uncomfortable as you think, I have the exact same seat unit on mine, because you are leaning forward a lot of the weight is taken on your inner thighs, I can do at least 60 miles in one stint without discomfort, then a coffee stop then out again for more fun, it will handle better than you think as well due to the weight loss, I wonder how much lighter they are?, just the standard Honda rear mudguard and light unit weighs about 1 metric tonne! :)
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Post by: philward on July 21, 2018, 11:20:06 PM
Hopefully the Youtube link thingy works OK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4ohvOaLOL0&feature=youtu.be
Post by: philward on July 21, 2018, 11:22:43 PM
Post by: philward on July 21, 2018, 11:30:34 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 22, 2018, 12:03:05 AM
Post by: philward on July 22, 2018, 11:08:55 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmL8YYWeUMo
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 22, 2018, 11:33:34 AM
Post by: Trigger on July 22, 2018, 11:34:00 AM
Sorry - it was still loading ontp Youtube when I posted the link - hopefully this will work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmL8YYWeUMo
Sounds sweet, now you can stop smiling ;) ;D ;D
Post by: JamesH on July 22, 2018, 11:37:46 AM
That is bloody lovely - what a superb build Phil.
Love it.
Post by: Trigger on July 22, 2018, 11:43:13 AM
Shit. The. Bed.
That is bloody lovely - what a superb build Phil.
Love it.
No, your not having one James ;D ;D
Post by: JamesH on July 22, 2018, 11:43:58 AM
One day. One day. And you're building the motor..Shit. The. Bed.
That is bloody lovely - what a superb build Phil.
Love it.
No, your not having one James ;D ;D
Post by: Trigger on July 22, 2018, 11:46:01 AM
One day. One day. And you're building the motor..Shit. The. Bed.
That is bloody lovely - what a superb build Phil.
Love it.
No, your not having one James ;D ;D
Your too tall ;)
That oil pressure is superb at 80PSI, just like a new pump ;)
Post by: JamesH on July 22, 2018, 11:47:20 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 22, 2018, 11:51:00 AM
I’ll cut and shut my legs..Julie can Nurse me back to health ha haBlimey James, the lengths you would go to astound me. You would also need at least 4 discs out of your spine and probably even more after you have ridden it 😄😄😄😄
Post by: philward on July 22, 2018, 11:52:50 AM
Just not happy with left hand side of fairing that is pushed out further than I wanted due to the narrower race alternator (the fairing is made for a total loss type left hand cover) but when building a race replica to be used on the road, there will always be compromise.
I am particularly pleased withe exhaust note with the modified K0 end baffles which just knock the edge off the noise but retain the tone (I think)
Need to fit a most discreet usable mirror as well.
Post by: JamesH on July 22, 2018, 11:52:52 AM
Ha ha yeah probably.I’ll cut and shut my legs..Julie can Nurse me back to health ha haBlimey James, the lengths you would go to astound me. You would also need at least 4 discs out of your spine and probably even more after you have ridden it
Back to Phil - you should be really proud of this build. It’a truly stunning.
Post by: royhall on July 22, 2018, 12:11:10 PM
Post by: philward on July 22, 2018, 12:17:44 PM
Post by: royhall on July 22, 2018, 12:24:26 PM
Already got that sorted Roy - my wife will follow me in the car with a sponge crash mat - when I stop, she will position the sponge to the left of the bike, I will put it on the side stand, lift my right leg..... then roll off the bike onto the sponge! Havn't planned the getting up off the floor yet though!Ha Ha Nice one!!
Post by: Bryanj on July 22, 2018, 12:46:01 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on July 22, 2018, 12:58:27 PM
That is stunning Phil, an absolute credit to you. Sounds fantastic.
agrees,looks and sounds great
Post by: MarkCR750 on July 22, 2018, 01:38:16 PM
PS I think the top heaviness is due to the clip ons, less leverage.
Post by: petermigreen on July 22, 2018, 01:43:44 PM
Peter
Post by: philward on August 25, 2018, 10:18:28 PM
Going to have a break from building bikes for a few months as I am suffering from a fracture at the moment (My wallet!)
Thanks to everyone who has given me help and advice on this build - the hardest I'm done so far!
Phil
Post by: Trigger on August 25, 2018, 10:24:13 PM
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Post by: Laverda Dave on August 26, 2018, 02:06:44 PM
My theory of 'investing' is why would I give my money to a bank to get rich off my back when I can buy and ride the motorcycles I always wanted but could never afford when I was younger. Keep investing in two wheels ;).
Post by: JamesH on August 26, 2018, 02:51:20 PM
What a fantastic looking bike. To quote Boyd Coddington of American Hotrod fame 'It's bitchin' :).Hit the nail on the head there. Great build - would love to see a video..
My theory of 'investing' is why would I give my money to a bank to get rich off my back when I can buy and ride the motorcycles I always wanted but could never afford when I was younger. Keep investing in two wheels ;).
Post by: MarkCR750 on August 28, 2018, 07:48:21 PM
Post by: philward on August 28, 2018, 09:20:59 PM
Handles better than I expected - front end miles more solid than my standard K2 (just on second hand progressive springs)
Biggest problem was my full face helmet - had to push my head constantly up to avoid looking at the top lip of the face aperture!
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Post by: philward on August 28, 2018, 10:02:40 PM
Post by: MarkCR750 on August 29, 2018, 10:16:07 AM
You and I both on the crackling and popping on overrun, mines gotten really bad of late, I’ve checked for air leaks on the inlet rubbers, they seem fine, I’ll have the carbs off this week and check the primary circuits are clear, after that it’s maybe my 40 year old Piranaha unit or maybe exhaust valves?, anyway I need to give it a dose of looking at.
PS are you fed up with having to answer the “did you build it yourself mate?” question yet? :)
PPS if you don’t want to shell out for a new helmet you could always have you eyes lowered!
Post by: philward on August 29, 2018, 08:49:21 PM
http://www.good-bits.co.uk/product/honda-f750-front-end-set-up/
Post by: MarkCR750 on August 29, 2018, 10:40:55 PM
Post by: MarkCR750 on August 31, 2018, 01:30:49 PM
PS took this out for a test ride yesterday, great handling, brakes but just not quite impressive enough on power to warrant the 25k in my opinion (and I haven’t got 25k to burn of course), it’s unbelievably loud with those open megas, like setting car alarms off loud![attachimg=1]