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AshimotoK0:
Missus had a Moulton once but gave it away

DS has this for sale at the mo'  :)


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Rob62:
Very cool..... i like the CBX behind it, i had a look at it when i was there... must be a contender for the ultimate classic jap bike... if only i had a big garage, and some more money  :-\

Rob62:
Well, I finally started working on the 750 today.. xmas out of the way and decorating finished so no more excuses. Didn’t do a great deal, tank and seat off. Tank is in great condition just a few scratches here n there so will stay as it is. Seat is a brand new replica and tbh looks great, just missing the honda logo but i can stencil that on later if i feel the need. I want to change the usa bars for some lower uk style ones so off with those. Took me half an hour to get the wires out of the bars as the sheath had hardened, will replace it with heat shrink. Stripped off the headlight and separated the various wiring bundles. I’ll draw up a diagram later to make it easy for myself at rebuild time. One or two wiring mods in there, not too bad though. Everything came apart easily and looks to be in great condition. I lifted the rubbers off the carb tops for a look, one of the rubbers is split but the other three are ok, there is still yellow paint on top of the carb slider adjusters...!. Noticed another wasps nest between the rear frame and the plastic mudguard. Brought some parts inside for a clean up but thats all they will need i reckon, switches and master cylinder...  Hopefully will be a painless recommission...

Rob62:
Done a bit of cleaning in the week, headlamp is the original sealed beam, still works so cleaned it up, virtually zero rust on the rim, probably half a candle power but is original so will stay for the time being.


The switch gear cleaned up easiily, just needs re sleeving where the old stuff disintegrated.


The master cylinder needs a new diaphragm as the old one has hardened and shattered, the cap is like new, but worst of all the circlip is stubbornly rusted in despite a soaking with penetrating oil. Will have another go at it this weekend as I like the patina and really want to keep it on the bike.

The mirrors are good except for some heavy pitting on the stems, but they look original so I will keep them for the time being.

Rob62:
Stripped most of the bike down over the weekend, came apart quite well. Most of the stuff looks like it will be servicable. Carbs are in great nick, inlet rubbers have gone hard so will be replaced, exhausts ar inpretty good nick but will be replaced with a new 4 into 1. Engine needs removing for a check over and repaint.... overall no major concerns yet






Managed to get the master cylinder circlip out too

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