Hi - Thought I'd say hello and compliment everyone on what a diverse, interesting and knowledgeable bunch they are. The work put in by the guys who run the site is admirable and much appreciated by everyone I'm sure.
I have two SOHC wrecks at the moment - both 550s, a 75 K and a 77F. The F is a runner, complete and in reasonable roadgoing condition and I recently bought the K for spares but now feel loath to cannibalise her. The engine has a sticky valve it think and a few parts missing (expensive ones like the exhaust and mudguards) but I would like to keep her running if possible.
I have tinkered with bikes and cars all my life (mainly due to necessity!) and have enjoyed riding an old AJS competition machine I had for a number of years and a old BMW more recently.
I picked up the Hondas 'by accident' - too cheap to refuse, etc. (Less than 300 pounds in total for the two). I don't think prices will stay this low for too much longer unfortunately and 'Brit bike syndrome' will start to kick in. Inevitable I guess.
I have a soft spot for Hondas as my first bike was a CB125 when I was at art school and I used to ride all over the place on it - down to Cornwall from London (about 250 miles I think) and weekly 120 mile trips home. It never went wrong although I would have to let it cool down sometimes when it nipped up on a hot day.
I'll stop waffling on now except to say that I look forward to using the resources on the site and wish everyone safe and happy riding.
regards Chris
