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bucksfizz:
My imported CB750 arrived from Southampton docks the other day.
Initial impressions are that it's essentially a complete bike, but it could do with some refurbishment.
Pictures:

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I'll try to post progress as and when, but don't hold your breath.

Nurse Julie:
Happy Days. Enjoy your fettling / rub down with oily rag / total restoration. What are your plans for her, or too early to tell yet?

bucksfizz:
I was at Haynes Breakfast Bikers' Ride-in today, and I was talking to the owner of a 1974 USA import CB750.
I mentioned his very clean 4 into 4 exhaust, but queried why it didn't have the part number on each exhaust.
Apparently, genuine Honda exhausts are very dear, but that's exactly what I have:

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Have I been lucky?

bucksfizz:

--- Quote from: Nurse Julie on May 19, 2019, 08:14:03 PM ---Happy Days. Enjoy your fettling / rub down with oily rag / total restoration. What are your plans for her, or too early to tell yet?

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Initially, I want to clean it up, and get the bike registered with DVLA.
Firstly, I need to rectify an electrical problem to pass the MoT test, as the headlights work only with a wiring botch.
The headlight dip switch is broken, but I have managed to source a NOS left switch assembly in the US.
I'll probably ride it in the summer, and strip it down over the winter.
I don't trust myself with an engine strip, so I'll need to find a good engine guy.
Also, I imagine the engine will need stripping to refurbish the exterior, as it appears to be painted, and it's flaking in places.

Nurse Julie:
Sounds good. Ride it and enjoy the summer first.

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