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Title: Mechanical know how
Post by: Paulreade on June 13, 2018, 09:08:30 AM
Hi, I recently purchased a k6 (cb750) - I have a few questions I would like to put to a knowledgable owner. Ideally I would like to meet up with someone in the north west of the U.K. To have a chat ?. Perhaps a meet for a coffee. I want someone to listen to the bike and guide me on certain mechanical issues ?. Any help would be appreciated.
Regards
Paul
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: Trigger on June 13, 2018, 07:34:26 PM
Hi, I recently purchased a k6 (cb750) - I have a few questions I would like to put to a knowledgable owner. Ideally I would like to meet up with someone in the north west of the U.K. To have a chat ?. Perhaps a meet for a coffee. I want someone to listen to the bike and guide me on certain mechanical issues ?. Any help would be appreciated.
Regards
Paul

Oddjob is just round the corner from you, Old school ex Honda mechanic  ;)
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: Green1 on June 13, 2018, 07:41:55 PM
Volunteering people before they can slink away  ;D love it.
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: Paulreade on June 13, 2018, 09:45:37 PM
I think I may have pm'd him earlier - Ken from brinnington ?. Would be good to speak with him at some point. Cheers
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: Underdog1 on June 13, 2018, 10:03:08 PM
I found that just getting stuck in, figuring out how things worked visually helped my understanding and confidence no end when working on bikes. I still have a to to learn but have fully rebuilt a K6 engine.

Hondamans book is a good investment, basically walks you through a restoration
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: Paulreade on June 14, 2018, 09:31:43 AM
That would be great Ken, either you here or I can come to you, I'm away from 25/6 - 4/7 so anytime after that would be great. ill PM you my mobile and land line.
Coffee and cake or biscuits will be provided !
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: Paulreade on June 14, 2018, 10:52:56 AM
What is the name of the book ?
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: Underdog1 on June 14, 2018, 05:18:30 PM
What is the name of the book ?

http://www.lulu.com/gb/en/shop/mark-paris/my-cb750-book-paperback-edition-85x11-size/paperback/product-22347573.html

Seems a lot but was well worth it for me
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on June 14, 2018, 05:35:59 PM
There's usually a discount/coupon code available from Mark.

I've PM'd him on the US site for availability.

I've got this book (and I've never owned a 750!) :)

Steve
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: Paulreade on June 14, 2018, 08:22:37 PM
Thanks Steve appreciated
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: MrDavo on June 15, 2018, 12:34:46 AM
Having bought a copy, I endorse this product and or service.
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on June 15, 2018, 07:37:22 AM
Answer from Mark:

I have been trying to post them in the "Site supporters' section here: they last about 2-3 days and I get one almost every week. Tell them to keep an eye in the forum, it will pop up soon! They are usually either 'free postage' or '10% off' or up to '20% off', always for about 2-3 days and usually on Monday (when I get their notices). The last ones were BOTH 10% off AND free shipping, which would be pretty good to UK. :)

They can also search the 'net for "Lulu Publishing coupons". There are some out there for 30% off sometimes. That's cheaper than even I can buy them! I had a friend buy some for me that way (I can't) when someone around here wanted signed copies a couple of years ago. Summertime is when the ads get bigger, because people stop reading the usual 'stuff' like paperbacks, etc.


He's talking about the "Site Supporters" section of http://forums.sohc4.net  (not this site)

Give it a go and let me know how you get on.

Steve
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: Crispy on June 15, 2018, 07:49:45 AM
Great book, I've just bought it from lulu site, searched for vouchers and got a 15% discount...seems expensive but personally I think it is well worth it. Loads of tips and info in there.
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: Paulreade on June 15, 2018, 08:12:39 AM
Crispy, where in Derbyshire are you based. I ride there most weeks around edale,Castleton,monyash,ashford etc . I tend to migrate to monyash to the cafe adj the black bull these days as its a reasonable round trip from Marple.
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: Paulreade on June 15, 2018, 12:46:14 PM
I shall add that to my list. At this rate I'll need more than a 750 to drag my carcass around after all these pastries :D
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on June 15, 2018, 03:17:00 PM
Or an ice cream from the cafe at Monsal Head and take in the fab view and viaduct.
Title: Re: Mechanical know how
Post by: Crispy on June 15, 2018, 09:31:09 PM
Crispy, where in Derbyshire are you based. I ride there most weeks around edale,Castleton,monyash,ashford etc . I tend to migrate to monyash to the cafe adj the black bull these days as its a reasonable round trip from Marple.

Chapel en le Frith.....I get to the cafe at Monyash quite a bit usually on my pushbike  tho, lots of great cafe stops for bikers in this area...Hassop station cafe does great burgers! 👍 +1 on the Bradwells ice cream as well !
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