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Messages - Scotty67
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« on: January 31, 2022, 08:02:37 PM »
Hi. Been looking hard but found nothing on whether the engine mounts or frame changed on later models i.e. could I take a later/earlier engine from another bike and install it in an '87 frame for example? PS. My CB500 Four K0 is now on ebay with spare frame. Cheers Scott
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« on: January 23, 2022, 12:15:17 PM »
Found Motoliner in Kent, I'll give them a shout.
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« on: January 23, 2022, 11:24:43 AM »
Ps. Any recommendations who to take frames to, to get headstock moved to US frame, and likely cost. Cheers Scott
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« on: January 23, 2022, 09:31:10 AM »
Thanks. Original plan was to swap everything over to the U.S. import frame. Seems a shame to cannibalise the US frame when it's so good. I did wonder if the headstock could b cut and rewelded but I guess that's a specialist job and expensive. Not looking for concourse originality.
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« on: January 23, 2022, 02:23:57 AM »
Cheers guys. Got renewed confidence in my original plan now. Got a decent U.S. frame of the same year so I may rethink my selling on plan. I would however take an offer of £400 for both. Cheers Scott
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« on: January 22, 2022, 04:43:12 PM »
Guy at Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club said it's a very difficult job with the DVLA.
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« on: January 22, 2022, 04:14:52 PM »
Apparently it's an absolute mission getting a US import registered in the UK. Also, UK bikes more desirable.
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« on: January 22, 2022, 02:15:24 PM »
Hi, just gauging interest before I stick on ebay. Reg 10-Jun-1972, V5 in my name. Bought from Uncle. Bit of a basket case. Bought a US import frame which is in great condition, which I naively thought I could transfer all the bits to. Anyway, was advised to save the original frame if possible. Long story short, after spraying it in copious amounts of GT85, I've decided that this is a bridge too far for my skills and spare time. Just want back what I paid for it. I paid £300 for bike, also got a box of rusy bits, including chain, clutch, engine casings, kick start and gear selector. Also got tank but no seat. I paid £300 for bike and £290 for the spare frame (with Nova cert). Looking to sell bike and frame together. Bike SORN. Any interest? I can provide more/better pics on request. Gonna get an easier project for my first resto. Cheers, Scott 07814 322924 PS. All I can tell you about the history is that my Uncle acquired it 30 years ago as a runner, having done 65,000 miles.
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« on: October 13, 2021, 05:38:02 PM »
Excellent response and advice from you all, as usual, thanks! Lots for me to chew over.
Impressed with the finish in the photos, I'll send a pic of the bike when I get my hands on it. Probably this weekend.
Cheers all,
Scott
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« on: October 12, 2021, 09:58:38 PM »
Nice job!
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« on: October 12, 2021, 09:52:59 PM »
Not sure if this is a Project Board item. Just bought a project, a complete bike with a complete spare 550 engine. I'll probably sell on the 550 engine.
Would appreciate your advice on the best method of cleaning the 500 engine, to obtain the best original finish. My plan is to remove the engine and strip it fully. Is vapour blasting recommended?
Thanks,
Scott
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« on: August 07, 2021, 07:41:03 AM »
Thanks for all your replies and the really helpful info! Cheers, Scott
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« on: July 25, 2021, 08:21:50 PM »
Thanks Phil, appreciate it! Any help you can provide with dimensions etc. would b really useful. The left one is corroded and perforated but the shape is whole so I could probably use that as a pattern. Or the import frame I've just bought I could cannibalise it but that's probably not the wisest option. I can always sell it on if I don't use it, really good condition 1972 import for £290 incl. delivery which I thought was good price. Thanks again. Scott
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« on: July 23, 2021, 07:08:28 AM »
Thanks Trigger!
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« on: July 22, 2021, 10:58:22 PM »
PS. The 500 I bought came with a spare 550 engine. I assume that will bolt in OK? Cheers Scott
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