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RGP750:
I have been offered a 69 ko
and waiting for photos, he says its not pretty but i'm not worried about that
would do a long term resto not as quick as the k2 i have just finished,
So it must be right. Is that did rims etc.
Where is best source /reasonable prices( ::)) for parts
It has extended forks,no mudguards,no seat. not a wrinkle tank but has a tank.
has correct switches,clocks,oil tank, side panels/badges, engine no external damage, frame
wheels with wrong rear rim. 4 pull carbs,caliper and reservoir.
AshimotoK0:
Well the rim is a nightmare to source and the front hub is wider than the later bikes so check that it's correct. The rear rim you could probably fit the later non rounded type and 99% of people would not notice. There was a gold jap import at Lotherton Hall VJMC show a few weeks back it had both wheels with latest DID side scripted rims but he was still selling for 10K GBP and people were still drooling over it. As myself and Pete and JamesH have found out recently, they are as money pit if care is not taken in bidding wars on eBay and you get totally obsessed over them, which is a tad unhealthy to say the least. You can get pretty decent copies of the double-cut and Euro rear fenders from Eric in Vietnam. I got my front one from him polished but un-chromed and its pretty good. Mine doesn't have wrinkle tank and never did when sold by the original UK sale dealer but that's not to say it wasn't damaged in transit from Japan or by the registering dealer. Sounds like you have the all important 4 pull carbs. LPM do a pretty decent airbox repro and everyone uses them as the styrene originals were crap. Check if it has the recessed ignition switch too as these are pricey second hand and not repro'd yet, as far as I am aware. Make sure it has plastic clocks but thankfully Lecram in Holland does absolutely spot on replacements for faces and plastic cover/lens... even the sandcast boys can't fault them. I think things are getting slightly better repro wise since I aquired mine in 2008 and price wise recently. Good luck buying it. Didn't you fancy the one that JamesH was selling on here recently? Check if the tank flap is magnetic as it should be chromed alloy (antimon or 'pot metal' as we limeys call it ::))
Obviously HM300 pipes are expensive now but David at Saisei-Europe is doing a good deal on Yamiya NoNo pipes at the mo. a lot cheaper than the identical item from DSS.
Myself and Steph will be asking our all important question .. is it a genuine UK bike?
Cheers .. AshD
MarkCR750:
Consider the integrity of the frame as well, 50 plus years is plenty of time for corrosion to take hold inside the frame tubes, I had to scrap the original swingarm on my 1977 donor bike, it was like a teabag!, luckily the frame is solid but I know someone that went though 3 frames before he found a solid one.
RGP750:
Hi ash
One bug it's an import,always said i didn't want American but what is the chance of a UK bike turning up.
Yes it has plastic clocks, correct ignition switch and rubber bung key. what is the difference in hub width?
Yes i have thought about Jamse's but can you get 4 pull carbs at reasonable price? But his does have a seat.
I found DID rims on a site tonight at 115 dollars each. side stamped, i'll try and find it again.
I should James a call
AshimotoK0:
--- Quote from: RGP750 on September 14, 2014, 09:56:11 PM ---Hi ash
One bug it's an import,always said i didn't want American but what is the chance of a UK bike turning up.
Yes it has plastic clocks, correct ignition switch and rubber bung key. what is the difference in hub width?
Yes i have thought about Jamse's but can you get 4 pull carbs at reasonable price? But his does have a seat.
I found DID rims on a site tonight at 115 dollars each. side stamped, i'll try and find it again.
I should James a call
--- End quote ---
Good point on frame condition from Mark. Yes 4-pull carbs are hard to find and expensive. UK bikes usually rust buckets and usually overpriced and way non-standard. USA style rear fender still available new from Honda and also chance of a good used one from the States pretty good. I have a new set of scripted F&R DID rims I am going to eBay shortly (new from DSS not NOS).
Cheers ... Ash
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