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Offline csx355

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New member from Cornwall.
« on: December 11, 2017, 04:57:46 PM »
Hi all - been lurking for a while and have finally taken the plunge. I have a few 70's throwbacks including a 400/4 up and running and a basket case CB550 K3 (I think) that I know I'm going to need help and advice with when it finally arrives. I'm also working on a 1977 Z1000a1 at the moment. I seem to rescue bikes rather than restore them but it keeps me out of trouble. The 400/4 I acquired as a finished article which was unusual.
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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: New member from Cornwall.
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2017, 04:59:20 PM »
Welcome to the forum. Have fun with your bikes.
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Re: New member from Cornwall.
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2017, 06:24:29 PM »
welcome to the fun forum

 lots of help and advice here,

 we love lots of pictures ,

 I have ridden my 500 down and around Cornwall often,can be a great place to visit
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Re: New member from Cornwall.
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2017, 06:41:10 PM »
Welcome to the mad world of the SOHC, enjoy.
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Re: New member from Cornwall.
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2017, 06:46:23 PM »
Thanks for the welcome -
Pictures - Mnnn new forum - new procedure to master - first attempt here goes.

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« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2017, 06:54:47 PM »
Well that seemed to work although the 'fake path' message threw me.  Here is a pic of the basket case as well.
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I just need to arrange collection.
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Offline philward

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Re: New member from Cornwall.
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2017, 07:27:01 PM »
Welcome to the forum - enjoy!
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Re: New member from Cornwall.
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2017, 08:50:39 PM »
Welcome to the forum from another 400four owner.   That 400 looks is quite good nick, is it running OK?
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Offline csx355

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« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2017, 09:16:09 PM »
Quote from: mike the bike on December 11, 2017, 08:50:39 PM
That 400 looks is quite good nick, is it running OK?

Hi Mike thanks for the welcome - The 400/4 is up and running and ready to rock - I had a couple when I was 18 to 21  and it's taken me 35 years to get one back in my life.
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« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2017, 09:36:08 PM »
Glad to hear that, hope you enjoy riding itas much as I do.
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« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2017, 10:32:40 PM »
Hi, welcome to the forum from another 400/4 and K3 owner.
The 400/4 looks good and the K3 is far from a basket case and looks a good starting point.
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Re: New member from Cornwall.
« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2017, 03:10:15 PM »
Half an hour's spannering will have it ticking like a swiss cheese watch
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« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2017, 07:05:19 PM »
It's going to have to wait a little while before I get to beasting it with a spanner -

Firstly I got to pick it up - it's in Cambridge and I'm in Cornwall!

Secondly there is a small matter of a 1977 Kawasaki Z1000a1 that I'm 85% through rebuilding - trying to turn this  [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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Sorry if these are in bad taste, I will try and make up for it when I start on the 550 ;-)
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Offline Johnwebley

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« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2017, 10:13:48 PM »
they are great,we love all bikes,just love sohc more !!!!
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Re: New member from Cornwall.
« Reply #14 on: December 13, 2017, 05:57:59 PM »
Hi welcome to the forum. Have fun an enjoy it.  :)
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