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Offline Bryn

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Hi there
« on: July 15, 2024, 01:20:11 PM »
Afternoon all , after at least 150 bikes  ::) I’ve found myself a nice classic…. Had one back around 1980 so it’s bringing back good memories….

It’s an ex Henry Cole 550K3 which had a complete resto by him ( he probably only did the polishing) a few years back.

I’ve had the tank and side panels re painted as they weren’t quite right and  the tank had gained a couple of dents. Other than that just ordered  a set of plugs …trying to get it running nice and smooth.. it’s not far off I think…

Bryn
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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: Hi there
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2024, 01:38:28 PM »
Welcome Bryn, I'm pleased you joined us. We were wondering a couple of weeks ago who it was that bought that K3 😁😁😁.
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LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,14049.msg112691/topicseen.html#new

Offline Laverda Dave

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Re: Hi there
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2024, 02:02:22 PM »
Welcome to the forum. So it was you who bought the bike, it created a bit of interest on here. Glad you are pleased with it.
I bought a new set of plugs for mine from the spark plug company who were very good. I bought ND's as there are a lot of fake NGK's around.
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Offline Bryn

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Re: Hi there
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2024, 02:09:58 PM »
Thanks both… Ordered what are allegedly genuine NGK plugs … I’ll see what arrives in the next few days  8)
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Offline Johnny4428

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Re: Hi there
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2024, 07:16:04 AM »
Hi Bryn, welcome to the forum and glad that you have sorted out the dodgy Finnish with the paint and decals. (Nice lawn too)
« Last Edit: July 19, 2024, 01:49:52 PM by Johnny4428 »
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Offline Gromitdog

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Re: Hi there
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2024, 09:08:52 AM »
Hi & Welcome Brain

You joined a lovely group of people many who have extensive knowledge of these bikes, Your bike looks fab hopefully your get some nice weather to get out and enjoy it very soon.
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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2024, 09:13:05 AM »
Wow Bryn - 150 bikes that's a fair count by any yardstick!

Welcome to the Forum the 500 & 550 are popular on here so lots of info available.
« Last Edit: July 17, 2024, 10:19:38 AM by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) »
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Honda CB400NA Superdream (current money puddle)
Honda CB500 K1 (second money pit)
https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28541.0.html
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556

Offline Bryn

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« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2024, 11:02:04 AM »
Thanks for the warm welcome all 8)

Bryn  ;)
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Offline Athame57

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Re: Hi there
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2024, 02:36:52 PM »
Welcome here Bryn, lovely bike!  ;D
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Re: Hi there
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2024, 06:08:36 PM »
Hello!
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Offline Honda enthusiast

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« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2024, 09:17:41 PM »
Hi Bryn

Welcome 😁 nice bike , I've got one too....had mine since 1988 ...I love it

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Offline Matt_Harrington

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Re: Hi there
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2024, 01:10:15 PM »
Welcome Bryn. Thanks for joining us.....
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Offline Bryn

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« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2024, 03:51:50 PM »
Once again thanks for the welcome  8)

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Offline andy120t

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« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2024, 07:48:16 PM »
...,,that looks dangerously parked for the 'back to cars, we are docking shortly' stampede!
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andy120t

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Zephyr 550
ZX6R G1
GSXR 7/11 - I need to sell it
Triumph 5TA - and this..

Offline Bryn

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« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2024, 01:53:51 PM »
Quote from: Honda enthusiast on July 21, 2024, 09:17:41 PM
Hi Bryn

Welcome 😁 nice bike , I've got one too....had mine since 1988 ...I love it

Bloody hell… I wish I stuck with mine instead of the 150 other bike I’ve had since😳
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