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Asimohonda:
:) Anything after an early CB750 would be bland:( although my own 1974 K2 actually flew and it was a great & reliable bike perhaps I was just lucky:laugh:  I changed the usual things tyres for TT100s 410/19 425/18, Girling rear shocks,Ferodo front brake pads,the 4 into 4 Honda exhaust system lasted a couple of winters then was scrapped for a super chromed Jock Kerr 4 into 1 system very loud but also very well made I changed the colour from the horrible gold to a bright red after 2 years of riding in all weathers, fitted a Two to Four seat that I bought while at The Earls Court Bike Show,Allen screws all round, repainted the frame/swinging arm/chainguard as the paint just fell off at about the same time prob too much use of \"Gunk\" engine cleaner that was also a paint stripper!:ohmy:Then twin discs were fitted,new chain spockets,many oil changes + filters & a few sets of spark plugs but it just kept on going & going.I find the F1 Supersport a great bike,faster than the K2 it revs better but uses a bit more petrol yes its not as flashy as its 1969 Four pipe older brother but its still a great bike plus its nice to know they are now worth a few quid if they are in good order.Older people will go out of their way to talk to you about the bike male or female all you hear is I  used to have one of those\" regards Asimo:)

SteveD CB500K0:
Interesting to see Carpy mentioned on here.

In the 70's Eurodesign made a rack that hinged up so that you could open the seat. As I had a 500 I never had that problem. The bike in my avatar is fitted with the \"standard\" (ie non-opening) Eurodesign rack.

I have searched in vain for Eurodesign nowadays but nobody seems to have taken over the mantle.  Shame as it was a good bit of kit.

Asimohonda:
:) Have you seen Steve,s new CB750 tee shirts  I,v got 2 they are  brilliant both in design & also good quality items:) \"Carpy\" goes from strength to strength in the USA & good luck to him:) On the subject of my old CB750K2 its reg was SRA 781M I,v done a DVLA vehicle check & its still alive & well It is now Grey in colour???????? If you own it give me an email I,v loads of pictures of it before during & after its resto in the late 70s. Asimo:)

Spitfire:
Sounds like you liked to play around with your bike as well as I did, when I bought the K1 it had a dented tank so I filled it and sprayed a white undercoat ready for the gold, it looked that good that I changed my mind and sprayed it white. See pic of a cold and wet day in the 1970's.
Unfortunately a vehicle search would indicate that my old bike is dead.
Then came the 900cc kit, Koni's, steering damper, clip ons, 4-1, and 410.19 and 425.18 TT100's, great fun. But now I am doing the opposite and returning my F1 to stock, off has come the headlamp brackets, fork brace and most of the F2 bits, apart from the tank and seat which I will keep black.

Cheers

Den

Post edited by: Spitfire, at: 2007/06/24 14:54

Asimohonda:
:) Yes and I,m still at it changing bits!Honda RCM 45K is still on the DVLA computer as \"active\" although its not been taxed since 1980 so it may well be stashed away in someones shed or in bits : ohmy:Luv that waterproof suit straight out of the 70s :) Asimo

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