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CB72 Keyster Carb Kits - are they any good?
AshimotoK0:
https://nrp-carbs.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/search&search=cb72
Not that I am recommending any aftermarket carb kits Ian .. my philosophy is that if the original KeiHin parts are not excessively worn then reuse them.
Didn't know you had a Cb72 Ian or is it somebody elses?
Oggie400F:
Hi Ashley
I don't own the bike, its my brother in law's. I'm just helping him out trying to sort it out to get it running.
It had been stood in a dry motorcycle dealers workshop for at least 12 years. its in really quite nice overall condition apart from the tank corrosion and most of the rubber parts being hard or perished.
I'll take a look at the site you gave on the link, the link doesn't work btw, and would be grateful if you could let me know of any other sources of CB72 parts.
I'm still trying to persuade my brother in law to join the forum then he can get the help and advice first hand.
He isn't looking at restoring to a show bike, he just wants it sound and tidy so that he can potter around the local country lanes and villages.
The registration number is YFY 69, I don't know the engine and frame numbers but I'm sure its a UK bike as it shows as first registered 02/08/1963.
I am taking the tank to Russell in Knottingly this afternoon. Hopefully this will solve this problem at least.
Cheers. Ian
AshimotoK0:
Hmm .. link works for me :-\
Pity ..I gave a CB72 tank away free a month or so back that was slightly dented but clean inside.
Aaron Walkinshaw did a nice job rechroming my tank panels (and Bomber ones at the same time).
Graham Curtis (not on here) is the guru on CB72's .. he even rebuilds the cranks.
If there is anything specific you need I can always ask around. The Achilles heel on these bikes is the forward acting kickstart mechanism and 4-speed gearbox in general.
Personally I prefer the 250K0/K2's
Oggie400F:
Thanks Ashley
I'll try the link again maybe its just my PC that doesn't like it.
Is the Graham Curtis the same one that restores the 400/4's too? If so, I have his contact details as he pressed my collector plates for me.
Its just the tank, the carbs, air filter assemblies and connecting hoses at the moment oh and possibly a speedo cable and speedo to headlight pod seal.
AshimotoK0:
--- Quote from: Oggie400F on February 25, 2020, 01:23:00 PM ---Thanks Ashley
I'll try the link again maybe its just my PC that doesn't like it.
Is the Graham Curtis the same one that restores the 400/4's too? If so, I have his contact details as he pressed my collector plates for me.
Its just the tank, the carbs, air filter assemblies and connecting hoses at the moment oh and possibly a speedo cable and speedo to headlight pod seal.
--- End quote ---
Yes same person Ian. Somebody in the VJMC refurbs the CB72/77 air filters as part-exchange, at reasonable cost (well he did the last time I looked).
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