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Offline Martinf2

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Its only me
« on: January 15, 2025, 12:29:03 PM »
Hi boys and girls.  I was given an F2 in boxes after the original owner started to Bob - it but gave up many years ago.  I wasn't sure if Id continue with the bobber theme but when looking at pictures of F2's realised how nice they look. So, I'm taking the return to standard route. I've had a CB500/4 and then a CB550/4 in my yoof but never the 750, so I'm really looking forward to slowly working away on this project. My first requirement is a knackered old frame because my lovely powder coated existing one has been de-lugged so I'm thinking I could cut and reweld said lugs onto this nice frame.?  It goes without saying I'll be needing your experience and knowledge here to get through.
Thanks in anticipation      Martin 

Offline taysidedragon

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Re: Its only me
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2025, 12:47:10 PM »
Welcome to the forum.  Good luck rescuing the de-lugged frame. I'm sure good advice is available from the 750 owners on here.
Gareth

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1965 T100SS

Offline paul G

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Re: Its only me
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2025, 12:48:48 PM »
Welcome Martin looking forward to the project and pictures :)
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Re: Its only me
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2025, 05:49:09 PM »
When I've looked at frames they are often not as expensive as I thought even at bike breakers, the 750 might be different.

I saw a painted Superdream frame free to collect on FB, if no takers it was going to the tip, not local, Liverpool.
« Last Edit: January 16, 2025, 05:43:01 PM by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) »
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 andy120t

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Re: Its only me
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2025, 07:06:51 PM »
Welcome aboard! We always enjoy piccies of projects too!
andy120t

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Triumph 5TA - and this..

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Re: Its only me
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2025, 07:17:24 PM »
Hi Martin and welcome to the forum. If you could source an old frame to butch that would be best option that way you can keep the frame that’s meant to be with the bike.(unless it’s a replacement)
There’s not getting any more these old frames. I couldn’t hack into one of these with a grinder not if it’s a good frame.
1952 Cymoto on Triumph bicycle.
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1978 Honda CB550K3
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Offline Martinf2

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Re: Its only me
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2025, 07:34:49 PM »
Thanks for your welcome notes. I can see that you meet the nicest people on a CB750.... ;D

Offline Rozabikes Tim

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Re: Its only me
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2025, 08:12:13 PM »
Thanks for your welcome notes. I can see that you meet the nicest people on a CB750.... ;D

Until you meet the 400 crew. They are the nicest++

Welcome matey.
One day I'll have the time to restore it, not just talk and dream....

Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: Its only me
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2025, 08:31:38 PM »
Welcome to the forum. Have fun.
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

 

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