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Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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Topic: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ? (Read 8986 times)
JamesH
SOHC Jedi
Posts: 2880
Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 05, 2020, 09:06:18 PM »
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Rozabikes Tim
SOHC Master
Posts: 1457
Re: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 05, 2020, 09:10:30 PM »
Know the feeling but it is cool!
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One day I'll have the time to restore it, not just talk and dream....
Bryanj
Grogu
Posts: 12553
Re: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 05, 2020, 09:14:23 PM »
Each to his own and wouldnt it be boring if we all liked exactly the same, but not for me
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Woodside
SOHC Master
Posts: 1042
Re: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 05, 2020, 09:34:46 PM »
Yeah I like that....looks fun
Better than that other thing with the trumpets hanging out its arse
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florence
SOHC Master
Posts: 1362
Re: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 06, 2020, 07:48:19 AM »
I like it, very tastefully done.
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bobv7
SOHC Expert
Posts: 306
Re: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 06, 2020, 08:22:53 AM »
All you need to do is remember that opinions are like arseholes, everyone has got one.
Personally, I like it.
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Spitfire
SOHC Master
Posts: 1940
Re: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 06, 2020, 09:19:39 AM »
Not for me but back in the day I used to "mess around" with my bikes all the time so each to their own, life would be boring if we all thought alike
Cheers
Dennis
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1976 CB750F
1977 CB750F2 In bits
1964 BSA A65R In bits
ka-ja
ken
SOHC Pro
Posts: 764
yoshi 460
Re: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 06, 2020, 10:38:07 AM »
I don't really care if the bolts are factory originals, or bar/footrest rubbers are original, or the clutch cable bracket points the right way, I look at it as another SOHC still on the road and in use, not broken for spares or trailered from show to show with the owner counting its monetary worth.
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nice bike,nothing in the bank
MrDavo
SOHC Master
Posts: 1364
He who dies with the most toys wins
Re: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 06, 2020, 12:43:56 PM »
Because you like getting wet and not seeing where you are going at night?
At least you wouldn't have to worry any more about the correct #8 bolts and the original silver chocolate JIS screws...
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1969 Honda CL450 'Scrambler'
1974 Kawasaki Z1A
2005 Harley XL1200R Sportster
1985 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Sport
1978 VW Bay Window camper van
Nurse Julie
1977 CB550/4 Mongrel Brat. 1974 UK 500/4 K1. Honda CD250u.
Grogu
Posts: 8717
Re: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 06, 2020, 01:11:54 PM »
I like the tank 😊😊😊😊Each to their own but too many bits missing and all those cut away bits will collect a shed load of Lincolnshire mud.
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JamesH
SOHC Jedi
Posts: 2880
Re: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 06, 2020, 02:56:08 PM »
I'm feeling the urge to go 'off-piste' a bit with one of my 750 K0 restorations....this could be divisive to say the least...:-)
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MrDavo
SOHC Master
Posts: 1364
He who dies with the most toys wins
Re: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 06, 2020, 03:01:01 PM »
Have you still got the sandcast (i think) 750 k0 chop you imported a while back?
I quite liked it, but at the time assumed a lot of it was headed for the skip.
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1969 Honda CL450 'Scrambler'
1974 Kawasaki Z1A
2005 Harley XL1200R Sportster
1985 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Sport
1978 VW Bay Window camper van
JamesH
SOHC Jedi
Posts: 2880
Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 06, 2020, 03:03:23 PM »
Are you talking about the 'chopper' Dave - this one?:
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MrDavo
SOHC Master
Posts: 1364
He who dies with the most toys wins
Re: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 06, 2020, 03:55:13 PM »
Yes that’s the one. I’d assume you would only use the front wheel/ fork lowers and engine, but the rest looks quite well done, with a custom frame rather than a bodged Honda one.
I saw a CB750 chopper at an NABD rally a couple of years ago with a sandcast engine, quite a low number - my immediate thoughts were ‘Does he know?’ and ‘if not, would he sell it to me?’
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1969 Honda CL450 'Scrambler'
1974 Kawasaki Z1A
2005 Harley XL1200R Sportster
1985 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Sport
1978 VW Bay Window camper van
K2-K6
Grogu
Posts: 6041
Re: Why do I like this when everything tells me I really shouldn’t ?
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May 06, 2020, 04:50:38 PM »
For the original picture posted, I never like front mudguards that don't fit the wheel circumference. If I owned it I'd kick myself everytime walking toward it for not doing it properly.
Not keen on the rear and seat either, but it overall has a good stance to it which makes it attractive. Kinda mini flat tracker demeanour to it without being poncy.
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As for a different take on 750, the above period body kits look interesting.
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