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« on: August 21, 2025, 09:41:22 PM »
Anyone heard from Orcadian, I understand that towards the end of last year he'd been in hospital?
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« on: August 21, 2025, 07:53:40 AM »
I'd be happy to meet up late August or September/October but can't do the middle of September a few days either side of September 16th..
It would be nice to meet you guys, 😉
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« on: April 23, 2025, 08:39:06 AM »
Thanks 😊👍 guys, I'll take your tips onboard and try the ebc semi sintered pads first, cheers Skoti
And also go through the existing set up on the lines you mentioned, Bryan
You're right they aren't like modern brakes, I'd just like them to be a bit better...
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« on: April 22, 2025, 08:38:41 AM »
Been out on the K7 first ride all good no oil leaks or a breakdown but the front brake lever needs a big squeeze to get decent braking.
I'm using EBC organic fa013 pads, what do you guys recommend?
Thanks Hubert
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« on: April 09, 2025, 11:34:52 AM »
Just a heads up folks Performance Parts on eBay are selling CB 750 Ikon dial a ride shocks for £240 , they have one last set left...for the 750 K and F SOHC fours
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« on: March 02, 2025, 10:03:33 PM »
That's a job well done Hubert, she looks lovely.
Thanks Julie, it's everything I'd hoped it to be, it's not all perfect on it like the engine paint that needs touching up but I'm happy and going to enjoy riding it 😊.
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« on: March 02, 2025, 09:45:19 PM »
How about starting another tea and biscuits thread , Ian and Johnny...makes my restoration threà d look silly
Jokes about a super smooth running CB750 being a diesel don't go down well either...both show a lack of respect
Just saying 🤔
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« on: March 02, 2025, 02:08:19 PM »
Cheers Gareth and Ian, I'm chuffed with it , if it ain't rattling it's not running 😉😊....the snag though is that it's another addition to the group in the shed so place is getting limited...I hatch a cunning plan to sell one and when going in to give them a coat of looking at, i immediately decide I can't bring myself to 😁
Concerned to hear you've been unwell, Ian hope you are on the road to being well enough to go home 🏡...the main thing is to be a survivor, I've had my unwell spells and am still here , touch wood 👍 take care, home soon for you
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« on: February 28, 2025, 09:34:49 PM »
Bike looks very nice, also sounds very good too.
The sound of these having very particular cadence/ nuance that's often commented on as a "fault" a happy one having distinct and polite rustle, mixed with smooth running and a touch of miscellaneous primary and gearbox oscillation derived characteristics. This one sounds exactly in that character, indication of good mechanical and balanced setup.
They do stand quite separately in character, a fine example of which you've got there.
Thanks for the encouragement, I'm also confident now that it's sound, it's runs well smoothly without hunting , missing or lugging with clutch basket noise... personally I love that sohc 750/4 sound as you say it's a mix of rustling top end and chains harmonics , a 70's noise that appeals. I have a set of Wirth German progressive fork springs and with those fitted and the good yss shocks on it, there's a good chance of a rewarding satisfying ride. Time to wait for better weather and unsalted roads and get some road miles in ..a good end to eighteen months , cheers to all of you with input and help😊👍👍
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« on: February 27, 2025, 07:06:34 PM »
Looks & sounds good in the video, you must be well pleased.👍👍
Thanks Ted, I am quite pleased yes, the only issue is the aftermarket seat foam is quite hard and doesn't give so it's a bit more of a reach to the floor, care needed when paddling it about
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« on: February 27, 2025, 11:41:17 AM »
All done now, just a check over and tighten all the bolts along with replacing the cheap fuel tap...on start up the carbs flooded and removed some of the uncured vht paint from the crankcases so after it gets warmer, I'll mask off carefully and repaint/touch in the small areas. It's quiet and smooth, like it 😊 https://youtu.be/_ExIhjk1d2E?si=Ra7NPYvOtQRCZWfL
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« on: February 20, 2025, 07:41:32 PM »
I'm relieved, there were unobtainable Laverda master cylinders in the box, I've learnt something - never strip down two motorcycles at once to save on a double trip to the powder coaters. In my case the return journey is two days driving but I'm only going to do one at a time for now on ...with the way costs have rocketed but not recoverable in the selling price , I'll not be doing any more after the Laverda and Kettle
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« on: February 20, 2025, 04:42:40 PM »
My extra safe place is the bottom of my wardrobe, the other very very safe place - I'm still tyring to find that.
Absolutely, found them 😄 in a Protech shock absorber box on the top shelf. I was sure it was empty or was that my brain 😉😁👍
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« on: February 20, 2025, 11:15:45 AM »
I have had a good look but not turned up yet! It will have a side effect that I'll have tidied up by the time it surfaces!! I'm not normally like this , bit disconcerting 🤔 probably will be hiding in plain sight somewhere obvious
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« on: February 19, 2025, 10:15:25 PM »
Thanks 👍 Johnny I am quite happy with it apart from putting the cerakoted parts including the front caliper somewhere so safe I can't find it. 😭 I've fitted a nos Rh switch UK spec so I can turn the lights off. Tomorrow I'll recheck the cam chain tension and valve clearances and fit the carbs, polish and fit the airbox on Friday and then have a tidy up and look for the blasted caliper...I hate losing things it's very unsettling 😊
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