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« on: March 06, 2014, 09:09:02 PM »
I know what you mean Mark, I've a problem with my lower back, I've a set of almost flat Renthall bars on My XJR, similar to Lester's pic above, they are really comfortable I can shift weight from legs, to wrists etc. as I feel the need.
As for the CB I'd like the current build reasonable comfy, but when I get to a CR Rep I don't care if its a bed of nails as long as it looks right.
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« on: March 06, 2014, 06:27:36 PM »
Didn't want to hijack Gazza ss750's thread, but is there a supplier of the PRR / Britain handlebars? they look perfect for what I need, clip on style but not too radical and low.
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« on: March 05, 2014, 12:55:53 PM »
After my lack of motivation post a few weeks ago, the bug has really bitten again, and with all this talk of CR750 reps I do fancy one, but I also want to complete the existing project the way I originally intended.
So the answer is to build a CR rep as well as the current bike. I have quite a lot of cycle parts, probably enough, and engines, but, I don't have a frame.
So.
If anyone has one, or knows of a frame languishing in the back of a garage, waiting for the scrap man, on its way to the tip etc. I could be a buyer. Prefer a pre 75 K, but anything would work, cracks and breaks don't matter I can weld pretty well - w.h.y.
Cheers.
Pete
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« on: March 02, 2014, 06:58:14 PM »
Yes I would like one, would probably build another bike under it using a pre 72 frame.
I have a mail from Mead Speed asking if I want to stand in the queue.
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« on: March 02, 2014, 06:43:40 PM »
Thanks, yes I'd not thought of plastigauge....
Bryan, that's the sort of thing I had in mind...
I have 2 complete bottom ends, cases are As and Bs, and a set of empty cases which I've prepared for use, which are all Bs with perfect bearings, I'm hoping to get a set of bearings without resorting to buying new sets at £9 +VAT a shell.
I've internal and external mics so I guess I could bolt the empty cases together and measure the bearing ids.
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« on: March 02, 2014, 01:26:48 PM »
Is there a way to measure and identify main bearings once the colour has worn away? I know the outers are B, but I didn't het the crank with the cases.
I have a set of perfect bearings, which I'd like to identify...
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« on: February 26, 2014, 07:46:13 PM »
Is there a supplier in the UK for CR750 rep tanks to fit the CB frame?
I quite fancy that route now, found the guy in Czech Rep doing them but that's going to be close on £700 by the time I got it...
Cheers.
Pete
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« on: February 24, 2014, 09:33:34 PM »
Brilliant, Thanks Richard, means I can get on with the fabrication without finding a cover 1st.
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« on: February 23, 2014, 03:18:14 PM »
I'm fitting the ignition system from an early fireblade into my 750
I currently don't have the points cover, so setting the components so they won't foul the cover is my problem.
Could someone tell me the depth of the cover, and the diameter where it finishes tapering?
Better still, anyone got one spare & for sale, any condition as it'll get re chromed.
Cheers.
Pete.
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« on: February 22, 2014, 07:48:52 PM »
The slave is from a CBR1000 but its pretty common across the Honda range.
The kick starter will be permanently removed, I'm going to cut the shaft a couple of mm short of the oil seal and press in an alloy blanking plug with a smear of Loctite.
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« on: February 22, 2014, 02:16:49 PM »
I fancied having a go at a hydraulic clutch for a while, no real reason other than to be a bit different, I've seen many using a triangular type plate, but couldn't see how it was centred....
So came up with this, which centres on the original cover lip, I'm quite pleased after 3 or 4 hours on the lathe its turned out perfectly centred.
Next job is to plug the kickstart hole, then start polishing.
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« on: February 16, 2014, 09:29:00 PM »
I've nearly finished my hydraulic clutch conversion, but its going to mean the kick start lever will not fold flat without mods.
I've seen blanking plugs for when the lever is left off, but thought, why not remove the entire mechanism when I build the motor into new cases and go electric start only. I did originally think of going kick only and this is a 180 degree about turn....
Question is does the kick start gear do anything else? e.g. drive the oil pump, I know I'll find out when I strip the engine, but prior to that I would like to mod the clutch cover, to blank the kick starter shaft, and how I do it depends on what I need to leave inside.
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« on: February 12, 2014, 09:29:07 PM »
I can't see the weather improving to ride in, email me your address to pcongreve at sky dot com and I'll chuck it in a jiffy bag and post it to you.
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« on: February 12, 2014, 09:19:37 PM »
Well I convinced SWMBO the only thing I really wanted for my birthday were 2 sets of spokes, and a central wheel components jiffy bag turned up this morning, weighs about 2KG  I can open them in the morning ad its hub polishing this weekend.....
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