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« on: November 28, 2014, 05:21:53 PM »
Rear wheel and brakes installed. Original caliper powder coated, found the brake pad cover on CSMNL  2014_0716brakes0020 by nitram2010, on Flickr You can also see the braided stainless brake hose with black cover I used as could not get OE
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« on: November 22, 2014, 01:10:33 PM »
I dont have a lathe and needed to turn down an M6 bolt to replace a broken seat stud. It is not visible once cover fitted, but I like to play  I am sure many of you will have used a drill mounted in vice with a file to shape, but it works even better if you have a grinding wheel. Mount the bolt in drill and whilst operating drill and grinding wheel, shape the bolt against the wheel. This gives a much more even finish. Drilled out the stud and counter sunk.  2014_1122kparts0052 by nitram2010, on Flickr  2014_1122kparts0054 by nitram2010, on Flickr I later added a bevel to allow bolt to fit counter sunk. Will need welding to finish
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« on: November 22, 2014, 12:58:04 PM »
I have a lever which is different to others, with an offset and is longer (top one) Anyone know what it fits?  2014_1122kparts0045 by nitram2010, on Flickr
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« on: November 21, 2014, 09:51:15 AM »
Having problems finding OE rear flexible brake pipe on my CB750F1. Found this co. http://furoreproducts.co.uk/9-brake-hosesUsed the option for black cover on stainless brading to be more discreet. Ends are in stainless and position can be adjusted to align before pressurised. Quick delivery and and good price. Had already sourced front hoses from DS, but otherwise would have used for fronts as well.
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« on: November 20, 2014, 06:17:26 PM »
Did you have to replace the front forks due to the rust as they seem to be a slightly different colour blue to the rest.
The front forks and swinging arm were replaced. Frame and forks powder coated in lighter blue than original.
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« on: November 19, 2014, 04:27:06 PM »
Hi Martin - I'm only down the road in Brighton & Hove so you're welcome to pop down to take a look at the k2 project if of interest..?
Thanks for offer James, still at thinking stage as I have a second F1 to work on as well 
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« on: November 18, 2014, 11:03:24 PM »
Here is a pic of CB750F1 seat pan rubber, two I did earlier and after a 1 day soak.  DSC_0242 by nitram2010, on Flickr
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« on: November 18, 2014, 10:40:53 PM »
All k models up until k2 are giving great returns as investments,
my favorite is the k0/sandcast, for looks,
i recon a k1 would be a good bet martin, did you like my one when you came round
pete
From what I could see looked really nice. Chatting to a work colleague today who is into bikes, about originality and current trends. Trouble is I do like challenge of making a big difference. My dream is to find a Vincent or Brough that has sat neglected for years and money would be no object
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« on: November 18, 2014, 10:23:55 PM »
Is that an import frame martin, way too clean for a UK one,
nothing better than a freshly coated frame
pete
Its Uk, but picture looks better than reality, as lots of rusty areas but nothing too bad. Nice to start with a fresh frame even if it takes ages to clean out all the threads
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« on: November 18, 2014, 10:17:04 PM »
Starting to think about the next project and thinking of a K, but which one? I feel happier if I know that I am not throwing money away, I do like to be able to justify to myself that its worth spending the money 
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« on: November 18, 2014, 08:56:50 PM »
The bathtub has always confused me but maybe that's because its way before my time.
I bet Trig remembers riding one in the 60's 
Mick
I didnt like them either, but kinda grows on you and represents an important part of bike development. Triumph produced to compete with the Scooters that were becoming more popular due to better weather protection. Many owners ditched the bathtub sections, or rusted out, so now quite rare and original metal panels difficult to find and restorers resort to fibre glass. The front mudguard is nicknamed a 'pigeon catcher' not so pretty, but good at preventing spray I offered £500 for it, but owner said that was too much. I knew parts were worth more than that so gave £350 with agreement that if all there would give another £150 which is what I did.
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« on: November 18, 2014, 08:44:14 PM »
Here is the tank after painting
 tank with decals004 by nitram2010, on Flickr
It is painted in VW L10A RALLYGELB, DS transfers and then clear coat. Wasnt done by me
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