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Was unsure whether to share this, as feels a bit self promotional. But what the hell, we’ve all got different passions and it’s always interesting to find out a bit more about other members interests outside of classic bikes.

Earlier this year I auditioned for the 40th Anniversary production of Les Miserables in Brighton - this is the first time Cameron Mackintosh (the producer and rights holder) has release the show to local amateur groups for 40 years. Probably the first and last time he’ll ever do it.

Anyway, after a pretty gruelling auction process we’re well underway with rehearsals, leading up to our performances in mid-August.

If any of you are local, these are the dates I’m performing (I’m playing Jean ValJean, the main character):

https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/les-miserables-let-the-people-sing/theatre-royal-brighton

Wed 13th August (19:15)
Fri 15th August (19:15)
Sat 16th August (19:15)
Wed 20th August (19:15)
Thursday 21st August (19:15)
Sat 23rd August (14:00 matinee)

Here’s a couple of photos (amazing what a bit of makeup and a wig can do ha ha):

Evening - I’m after some advice from a CB350F owner.

I recently sold a NOS headlight ring on eBay, as per the part number on the bag it came in: 33101-333-670

Link to item I sold:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145475701820?hash=item21df070c3c:g:iywAAOSwR4xla3CY&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwB3Qeu5nFzWfA7%2F3Nn5qBm0vKpJu%2F6yOsKAYa83BXCbIx0c1DtFMppxLndlTOWWwMzWNn9DFhWsMLxEQNqh0aL3WmwAydJ8eGyOfdGHXYlEPM99xBeCdIO5P1YG5uLapn0P7Qsb9QPVfetPQZFZWVdxLL%2FshZqNs6KBrMCQsDweSPrZlypjT%2Bh4PFuGTbu70BidrjiPIR%2B%2FV9ATJNdrAFVscicP7VaWraQWae%2B%2FGjawWyvpstkAMlX9lX93Sfm3PsA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4bd8M2XYw

Link to cmsnl:

https://www.cmsnl.com/products/rim-head-light_33101333670/

The buyer has received the item (overseas) and is saying it’s the wrong diameter and isn’t correct?

I’m not very familiar with the CB350F, and don’t have one here to compare.

Can anyone advise if the buyer is correct or if what I’ve sold is correct?

I want to do the right thing by the buyer as this wasn’t cheap and want to be sure if I’ve mis-sold here, but also want to protect myself.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

James

Photos from the buyer:







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Not my taste, but shows what can be achieved with judicious amounts of powder coating.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325348897781

Personally I love the look of this. That fairing - OMG..

https://youtu.be/NF7lvtq-lW4

So, now that the ‘68 CL450 has finally ‘had it’s turn’ I thought I’d start work on this ‘plod’ bike that I’ve had for a few years now.

This is an ex-Saudi CB750 P2 - and let’s just say it’s going to need a LOT of love and attention.

This is going to be a slow-burner over the winter months, especially given the amount of painting required..

Anyway, as they say a picture paints a thousand words, so those of a rust-averse disposition best look away now…

I purchased this bike back in 2017 and it’s sat at the back of the workshop awaiting its turn.

My next 750 restoration is going to be the CB750P2 Police bike, so whilst the engine for that is being finished up I thought it was about time the CL had its turn.

When I got the bike back in 2017 I serviced it thoroughly and had it MOT’d and then ‘other projects’ got in the way and it was drained of fluids, cylinders fogged and put into hibernation.

The paint set was sent over to Menno with the plan to recommission the bike for the 2018 season.

Here we are in 2021 and it’s now time to sort it..

This is a very early CL (vin is the 67xx range) and was a complete and original (albeit quite cosmetically tired) when it came to me.

So the plan for this was to completely strip and clean, but not over restore or do a full nut and bolt restoration, as this didn’t seem to stack up financially or imho do the bike justice.

I started the strip-down back in August 2021 and stupidly didn’t take that many photos initially, so there are some big gaps in the process…

Here a photo of the bike back in 2017 just prior to its export to the UK..(it’s a Kansas bike originally) .

A good friend of mine is interested in buying my unrestored Gold K0.

I’m having a good purge of bikes I know I’ll never really use so my three unrestored 750 K0’s will be sold in the coming weeks/months.

The Gold bike is wearing original unstamped HM300’s that are complete solid throughout. I also have the original 18” rear rim for the bike. It’s a solid, nice running, low mileage machine with superb chrome.

I know I’m probably best palaced to value the bike to be honest (I have a figure in mind that I’ve discussed with him), but I’d welcome some Input from other forum members, as there seem to be lots of varying quality 750’s on the market at the moment. All opinions welcomed.

Restoration log for VRJ 460J..more details to follow...