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JamesH:
So, now that the ‘68 CL450 has finally ‘had it’s turn’ I thought I’d start work on this ‘plod’ bike that I’ve had for a few years now.

This is an ex-Saudi CB750 P2 - and let’s just say it’s going to need a LOT of love and attention.

This is going to be a slow-burner over the winter months, especially given the amount of painting required..

Anyway, as they say a picture paints a thousand words, so those of a rust-averse disposition best look away now…

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Having owned just one white vehicle in my lifetime my experience has been that white  tends to magnify any corrosion rather than hide it.

Hopefully the bulk of it will be just surface cosmetic rust as per most of your pictures.

Bryanj:
At least you have the rare speedo mate!

Spitfire:
Challenging, but I'm sure you will do your usual magic on it.

Cheers

Dennis

MrDavo:


I think the police bikes look great. Because everything else is plain white, the engine and exhaust, the CB750s best features, really stand out, and that huge speedo is epic! The radio / doughnut box on the back looks handy.

I just read that Honda exited the police bike market quickly, after a LAPD cop, trying a disk brake for the first time, fell off, broke his elbow and sued Honda! As a teenager, my CB750 got pulled, late at night, by a couple of Norton Commando Interpols, but only because I slowed down to see who was trying to keep up. 

I've had a couple of old white cars, and can recommend white Duck tape for the rust patches that show through.  ;)

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