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Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
SteveD CB500K0:
It is a sad story but not one that I’m really happy to discuss on a public forum.
I will chat on the phone or via PM if anyone is desperate to know.
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JamesH:
Small progress steps today.
Managed to fit both swingarms and fitted the shocks to one of the bikes.
Also pickup up some painted parts back from the painter - given the state the Uk spec rear light brackets were in, he’s done a lovely job.
JamesH:
Bit more of a progress update. It’s the small jobs that are bloody time-consuming.
Rear ends on both bikes coming together now. Also fitted the coils, oil tanks, ignition switches, battery boxes and started cobbling together electrical panel parts. I have recessed ignition switches for both bikes but they need refurbishment - so that will be a job for ‘down the road’.
Currently struggling to find nice condition OEM rectifiers for the bikes with the correct ‘no tab’ plastic connectors. May have to compromise a little there.
Both sets of wheels are now laced, trued and fitted with new Conti rubber.
Both batteries are fitted. Rear indicators fitted and wired. Front brake switch/unit on refurbed and fitted.
Rear HM-5RC ‘oval’ UK spec lights are NOS, but both came without the internal bulb wiring - so having to salvage these from the originals and check/refurbish. Brittle 50-year-old Bakelite isn’t fun to work with..may have to resort to some 3D printing if I break them on installation.
Latest progress photos:
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Always wondered what early low volume production lines looked like - here is the answer!
Will the first one to be finished be better than the second prototype?
I envy your enthusiasm and working on two 750's in tandem you lucky fella - living the dream in shed heaven!
JamesH:
Slightly slower progress these past few weeks as work and other commitments have meant less time to ‘build’.
Anyway, here’s the latest status:
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