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Offline Oddjob

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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #165 on: February 15, 2025, 01:59:24 PM »
Send them an enquiry, see if they'll post to the UK and if so how much.

If they won't or it's too expensive see if a member in Europe will buy on your behalf and send it on, something I've done a few times. 
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Offline Mike_Berkshire

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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #166 on: February 15, 2025, 02:07:54 PM »
Thanks Johnny and Gareth - black never goes out of style does it :-)
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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #167 on: February 15, 2025, 02:19:56 PM »
It's looking great Mike, 👍👍👍
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Offline Laverdaroo

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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #168 on: February 15, 2025, 10:49:12 PM »
Lovely looking build Mike, bet youre chuffed! If the one from germany is no good or unobtanium I know where tyhere atre several in the states and not dear, just the postage will be.
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Offline Laverda Dave

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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #169 on: February 16, 2025, 07:21:26 PM »
That's looking rather splendid Mike, great colours on the tank.
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Offline Mike_Berkshire

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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #170 on: February 16, 2025, 10:39:40 PM »
Thanks for the suggestions on ignition switch brackets. There is a chance that the guy that repaired and painted my tank has one on an old frame so will see if he has and I can cajole him into selling it. F not will follow up on the above suggestions.

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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #171 on: February 17, 2025, 01:00:49 AM »
JamesH has messaged me to say he thinks he has one after I posted on the yank Forum to see if anyone had one over the pond. I’ve passed on your identity Mike, hopefully he’ll get in touch soon.
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Offline Mike_Berkshire

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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #172 on: February 17, 2025, 07:46:08 AM »
Quote from: Oddjob on February 17, 2025, 01:00:49 AM
JamesH has messaged me to say he thinks he has one after I posted on the yank Forum to see if anyone had one over the pond. I’ve passed on your identity Mike, hopefully he’ll get in touch soon.
thank you!
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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #173 on: February 17, 2025, 10:14:12 AM »
Mike I’m away until next week - will take a look when I’m back. James
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Offline Mike_Berkshire

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« Reply #174 on: February 17, 2025, 02:29:14 PM »
Quote from: JamesH on February 17, 2025, 10:14:12 AM
Mike I’m away until next week - will take a look when I’m back. James
perfect, thanks James. I have plenty to be getting on with at the moment 😁
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Offline Mike_Berkshire

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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #175 on: February 19, 2025, 02:50:38 PM »
If things go according to plan I should have the wheels back at the end of this week or start of next. When refitting the (new) rear sprocket do I need new tab washers or can the old ones be re-used. Im guessing not but thought it worth the ask. Cheers, Mike
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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #176 on: February 19, 2025, 03:00:24 PM »
As with all things yes with care
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Offline Oddjob

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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #177 on: February 19, 2025, 03:01:36 PM »
I've reused them loads of time Mike, it all depends on how you remove them, do as little damage as possible.
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Offline Johnny4428

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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #178 on: February 19, 2025, 03:01:52 PM »
They usually quickly weaken and break off if you try and bend ones that have already been bent. Good idea to fit new. Maybe the ones I tried to reuse had already been recycled.
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Offline Mike_Berkshire

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Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Reply #179 on: February 19, 2025, 03:22:13 PM »
Thanks gents - I was careful when removing them so will see how things go back together with the same ones. Mike
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