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My 1975 CB400F US
petermigreen:
Bike finally inspected by an independent agency today. So still waiting.
Expect to hear from DVLA hopefully sometime before I die. With luck.
petermigreen:
;D ;D ;D Finally!!!
Received my prepaid envelope back in the post today with my driving licence, MOT, Insurance document etc. etc.
But most importantly notification of my age related registration and as hoped on an 'N' for 1974.
Looks a bit chilly tomorrow but I won't be able to resist a blast round the lanes as soon as I get my new plate made up! 8) 8) 8)
MarkCR750:
Great news, I envy that moment you'll be getting tomorrow , there's no better feeling than the first ride after all the hard work, and on one of the greatest bikes ever produced IMO, brilliant, enjoy!
petermigreen:
Bitter sweet today, rode about 50 miles in brisk conditions. Chilled to the bone now.
Initially thought the bike wasn't as powerful as I was expecting and then discovered only running on 3 cylinders. No.1 was not firing and that turned out to be just a duff plug luckily. With a new plug installed back on 4 and power increase noticeable instantly.
However, with the increase in power the clutch started to slip! Quick adjustment and happily that seemed to solve the problems.
It just goes to show that finishing a restoration is only half the battle and getting miles on it to highlight any teething troubles is essential. Which is why I have been itching to get out and about and the month plus long wait for the registration has been very frustrating.
Anyway, a happy ending...
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And I'll be changing the number plate for a black and silver one as soon as it arrives.
mike the bike:
Glad it's all worked out. When you get some time, check over everything with a socket set, just to make sure nothing's going to fall off.
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