Honda-SOHC

Good idea Ash....I worked in a factory in the 70's where if you wanted a bit of tubing, a few nuts and bolts or a bit of timber you paid 50P to the Works Manager's Secretary and she gave you a chit to take it out of the factory......it certainly stopped pilfering and the 50P's all added up to make a fantastic Christmas party for the children of the Employees.

Maybe another Forum heading could be developed to tot up the donations made due to the generosity of Members 'freebies'?

With BITSAS words from the past ringing in my lugholes..........donation made.

I couldn't agree more with the earlier posts.....we all benefit tremendously from our Forum so we need to chuck in regular donations.........or like BITSA, one day it may no longer be with us. RIP.

Sterling work Roy........the photos don't do this machine justice but as I saw it in the flesh a few weeks ago, I have to say that it is real credit to your skills and talent, and I would be proud to own it. I can't say fairer than that. I was also impressed with both your CB750F's, but the CB350F is just stunning.

Lets hope your main obstacles are now over and the remainder of the build goes smoothly.

Could you advise which Simoniz paint you used on the crankcases as that's how I want my CB750K4's to look.

Looking forward to the next batch of photees.

Ha James - and you forgot to mention that the kids would be spinning the cylinder barrels around........what a wizzard wheeze that would be - also earning a clip around the lugholes from the Missus!

Two pics on my computer......both the 750 and the 500 look superb.....and a credit to you.

Welcome to the Forum and don't bother too much if you aren't au fait about posting pics n' stuff....there is plenty of sound advice on this Forum about a myriad of topics, including techie computer/graphics wizardry.

NOELIA......what did it cost you to ship your tank and sidepanels to Menno.....and what were his shipping charges back to you?

That should give other Forum Members a rough idea.

MENNO......if you are prepared to offer a discount to Forum Members.....and this helps to offset the P & P charges, I could see you picking up lots of work from here as the quality of your paintwork is obviously appealing.

Most of us are not looking for a speedy turnaround, but are more concerned that the preparation is first class and the finished parts are as good as the hard work and time we put in on the rest of the bike. As a Painter, it would be ideal if you have a number of jobs on the go so your 'downtime' is reduced.

Like Ash.....I agree that its great for Suppliers like yourself to involve themselves on the Forum so welcome and thanks for your input.

My old memory tells me that anything registered after 31 July 1972 MUST have reflective Licence plate(s).......I regularly see much newer and very expensive bikes carrying the old style black ali plates with the raised numbers polished....of course they look good but the owners don't realise that an over zealous member of HM Constabulary might impound their bike and get DVLA to confiscate it.

Of course it would never happen.........but would you take the chance just to make your £20K Harley or Victory look a bit 'older'?

Just measured the Petcock on my 1974 CB750K4 US model. I cannot see it being different from the 500/550.

The Outside Diameter (O/D) is 5.5mm.
The wall thickness is 0.6mm.
The tube protrudes into the tank for a distance of 64.6mm (at the longest point - its angled).

Cannot measure how far into the body of the Petcock it is inserted as it's brazed in - but if you allow 25mm you won't go wrong and can cut it off later to give you the 64.6mm length you need when finished.

Measured using my cheapo Digital Caliper.