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1975 CB750 P2 Police Bike
Bryanj:
Didnt think any UK plod used Honda but if they did one of their museums would gag for it. Needs riding though to me
JamesH:
Thanks for all the comments / feedback along the way. Massively appreciated and it’s been a joy to restore the bike.
I’ve got a difficult decision to make. I think I’ve come to the realisation that I’m more of a serial restorer than a rider - and that’s a hard admission to make and say out loud. It may well be time to flip that dynamic on the head and focus a bit more time on riding / enjoying the bikes.
I’ve stopped buying bikes, but I still have several waiting in the wings to be restored or already partially in ‘progress’ - in particular a trio of dismantled UK 750 K0’s (from the second batch) that I’ve had for several years (one of each colour)..and they’re up next for the next build slots.
It’s difficult to justify having so much investment ‘tied up’ in a single bike and putting my cards on the table- I’ve just been made a very significant offer for the bike (unsolicited) which could be a bit of a game changer for me.
I said at the start of the year I need to get the bike collection down significantly (not least, storage is a big issue) and focus on some other projects that I’ve been putting off at home, so much as it pains me the Police bike may well go.
There’s also the small matter of the ‘attention draw’ this bike is going to yield when riding it - I’m a bit of a ‘show off’ at the best of times, but I’m still not sure I’m ready to be seen in public ridding this bike lol..
Anyway, time will tell - I don’t actually need to sell any of them, and I’m just extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity and pleasure to work on restoring such an iconic bike.
I’ll keep you all posted - and will start new threads for the next restorations as they begin..
Laverdaroo:
I repeat James, that is by far one of the coolest bikes I have ever seen. Your finish is simply unbelievable and as Ken said, the attention to detail completely makes the end result so fantastic. Well done in a MASSIVE way. ;) :)
Oddjob:
Well if that's the case maybe selling it to DS for his museum would be a better choice.
If you think of doing that I'd stipulate that in the event the museum closes etc you are given first choice to buy it back at the same price as he paid you for it. Or rent it to him for display. I reckon DS would try and sell it later using some excuse of other, he's driven by the need to make money IMO.
It should be appreciated for what it is, a unique bike with a unique story.
JamesH:
Well, the decision has been made over the weekend and the bike is sold and was collected yesterday.
Many thanks for the feedback, compliments and opinions on what to do. Ultimately the bike needs to be seen / used, and on reflection I’m the wrong custodian to do the bike justice in that respect.
I’m about to start with the rebuild of my two UK K0’s (AYO 63H and AYO 64H) so will start a new thread on those very soon..
James
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