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Bought new in 1965 now 56 years old.

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philward:

--- Quote from: Laverda Dave on March 16, 2021, 07:17:42 PM ---
--- Quote from: philward on March 16, 2021, 07:09:34 PM ---I remember that name 'John Brown Wheels' Dave, but can't remember from where? Were they a mail order firm?

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Mail order and they also had some shops. I used to visit the one in Croydon. They sold all sorts, wheels, exhausts (Campbell Geometric with the cast collector box if I remember right), Tools, leathers, helmets and of course.....Derri Boots :).

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Derri Boots! Another blast from the past

Bryanj:
Chould never keep derriboots in stock, i had 2 pairs so i could get the heels replaced regularly

AshimotoK0:

--- Quote from: Laverda Dave on March 16, 2021, 05:47:57 PM ---
--- Quote from: Oddjob on March 16, 2021, 04:46:58 PM ---I've got that castellated one in the centre, seem to recall it fits the 400/4

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You are right Ken it does. When I was restoring my first 400/4 in '82' I tried to borrow one of those tools from my local Honda dealer (HGB). Of course they said no as well as telling me the mechanic who does jobs for free wasn't working that particular day either just in case I was going to ask ::). No fear, I did what the ever helpful Haynes manual told me to do, use a piece of thick welding wire bent into a U-shape and wedged into a socket. The result of this bodge was a mangled nut that would not come off. In the end a guy in the plant shop at work (Acton train overhaul works) made me a socket up, I've still got it and it works a treat.
Ash, The first tool I bought was a Kamansa 1/2" drive socket set from John Brown Wheels (anyone remember them?). Cost me £20 in 1979. Lovely set but it got stolen along with all nmy other tools when my gagrage was broken into about 20 years ago. Replaced with Teng.

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Got a Kamasa 1/2" drive socket set for my 21st from my GF and still have ...not fully complete though as my old neighbour's son  in my 1st house  borrowed some pieces and never returned them.  Yes I remember John Brown Wheels and also 'The House of Wheels' think they were in Leyton

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I have a 3/8" Drive Kamasa socket set - it has Metric & AF sockets but the fixed wrench broke from me abusing it a good 20 years ago. I bought the set from Donnington Market about 30 years or so ag0 it was around £20 - I'm not sure but didn't they go bust or change ownership.

Andrew-S:

--- Quote from: philward on March 16, 2021, 07:25:00 PM ---
--- Quote from: Laverda Dave on March 16, 2021, 07:17:42 PM ---
--- Quote from: philward on March 16, 2021, 07:09:34 PM ---I remember that name 'John Brown Wheels' Dave, but can't remember from where? Were they a mail order firm?

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Mail order and they also had some shops. I used to visit the one in Croydon. They sold all sorts, wheels, exhausts (Campbell Geometric with the cast collector box if I remember right), Tools, leathers, helmets and of course.....Derri Boots :).

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Derri Boots! Another blast from the past

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Ahhh, John Brown Wheels and Derri Boots - remember them well!  :)

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