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Offline grcamna2

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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #25 on: July 24, 2021, 10:38:59 AM »
He will Rest in Peace  ;)
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #26 on: January 02, 2022, 07:40:57 PM »
I'm so sad to hear of this.  Joseph was an incredible help to me and my main parts supplier for both of my CB750s.  I have never come across a more reliable and prompt seller.  His response time was unbelievable.  RIP Joseph
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #27 on: January 02, 2022, 08:00:56 PM »
Quote from: Doobie on July 24, 2021, 07:35:38 AM
I was a regular customer for many years. Bought stuff from him last week, in fact. Great guy. I hope his family will be okay.

You bought stuff from him "last week"?????
Did you look at the date this thread was started????
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #28 on: January 02, 2022, 08:38:27 PM »
Unless I'm missing something, he posted 3 days after the first post. Doesn't seem unreasonable.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #29 on: January 03, 2022, 07:18:23 AM »
FYI - his eBay page states they are away until 1/14, so maybe the family will continue his business?

https://www.ebay.com/str/josephfmarksmotorcycleparts
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #30 on: January 03, 2022, 07:48:25 AM »
Currently no items in the store.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #31 on: January 03, 2022, 08:19:51 AM »
I bought five nos tool kits from JT, I recently needed another and no one has them.
I wonder where all these parts came from and how much is left.
What a way to be remembered - supplier of cb750 tool kits (and lots of other parts)

Life is temporary, enjoy it while you can.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #32 on: January 03, 2022, 09:17:25 AM »
Sellers like him help to wake up old bikes from the dead.
Fresh bikes and parts from the bike grave yards back to life!
Also make a better market for all these old bikes when there are service parts available. Maybe even easier than to much newer bikes.

Just ride your old bikes, spares and service parts a few days/week in shipping away ;D

I have seen some small NOS CB750 parts enter crazy price levels on eBay.
Especially German sellers. Ignition cover, the small outer clutch cover. Caliper holder etc.
« Last Edit: January 04, 2022, 11:36:21 AM by PeWe »
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CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #33 on: January 03, 2022, 09:20:26 AM »
Quote from: 69cb750 on January 03, 2022, 08:19:51 AM
I bought five nos tool kits from JT, I recently needed another and no one has them.
I wonder where all these parts came from and how much is left.
What a way to be remembered - supplier of cb750 tool kits (and lots of other parts)

Life is temporary, enjoy it while you can.
K2 tool kit OK?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162583198116?hash=item25dab6b9a4:g:8G8AAOSwZeVgYLc9
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CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #34 on: January 03, 2022, 09:58:19 AM »
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K2 tool kit OK?
Thanks for note, that is not a factory tool kit.
I bought two tool kits on ebay to get close (almost) to a complete tool kit.

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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #35 on: January 03, 2022, 10:00:59 AM »
OK, you need the tools shown  in the Shop manual?
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CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #36 on: January 03, 2022, 10:20:44 AM »
This is an original cb750 tool kit  (69-71)
The 72 tool kit includes two box wrenches (same sizes as 69 double box wrench)
JT had tool kits from several years.


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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #37 on: January 03, 2022, 10:33:09 AM »
Quote from: CB750wannabe on January 02, 2022, 07:40:57 PM
I'm so sad to hear of this.  Joseph was an incredible help to me and my main parts supplier for both of my CB750s.  I have never come across a more reliable and prompt seller.  His response time was unbelievable.  RIP Joseph

Indeed, a loss to the community. I too purchased many items from him and received the same good service.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #38 on: January 03, 2022, 10:47:39 AM »
Quote from: 69cb750 on January 03, 2022, 10:20:44 AM
This is an original cb750 tool kit  (69-71)
The 72 tool kit includes two box wrenches (same sizes as 69 double box wrench)
JT had tool kits from several years.


Good to know.
The shop will hopefully reopen.
Many bikes restored that needed new tool kits.
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CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #39 on: January 03, 2022, 12:42:19 PM »
 Crappy pic I know but my K0 came with its original tool kit and has this neat little extra compartment where two feeler gauges hide to do the valves I assume.
  Have a lot of other 750 tool kits from later years without that interesting feature.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #40 on: January 03, 2022, 03:13:41 PM »
Very sad. I have dealt with JT for years. I live near Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #41 on: January 04, 2022, 11:09:30 AM »
RIP Joseph.   Only know him through this site and my many. many parts orders, but we would chat through emails.   Always fast, courteous, accurate, and fair.
Great guy.  I'll miss him.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #42 on: January 04, 2022, 11:33:52 AM »
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Crappy pic I know but my K0 came with its original tool kit and has this neat little extra compartment where two feeler gauges hide to do the valves I assume.
The feeler gauge was supplied in the 69 to 71 tool kits.
In 72 Honda sent all the extra feeler gauges to Martin's spring shop.


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Very sad. I have dealt with JT for years. I live near Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park.
Keith,
Please tell us story if you met JT in person.
Most of us never met JT and know little about him.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #43 on: January 04, 2022, 03:12:51 PM »
RIP...I also bought a lot of parts from JT the last 10 years. Good guy always had an answer for me. Hope the family can keep the parts moving.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #44 on: January 15, 2022, 06:29:30 AM »
JT Marks store is open !
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #45 on: January 15, 2022, 07:32:44 AM »

Yes, with over 1100 items....


Quote from: Stev-o on January 03, 2022, 07:18:23 AM
FYI - his eBay page states they are away until 1/14, so maybe the family will continue his business?

https://www.ebay.com/str/josephfmarksmotorcycleparts
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #46 on: January 15, 2022, 01:31:40 PM »
That is truly excellent news!
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #47 on: January 15, 2022, 08:15:08 PM »
It will hopefully continue with refill of the shops stock.
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CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #48 on: January 16, 2022, 03:09:19 PM »
That is great news the store is open. Hope the family knows what is what in the 750 parts world. We certainly need the stuff.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #49 on: January 16, 2022, 06:31:15 PM »
I am not seeing their stuff. Guess I will check back tomorrow. Good news they are reopening for business.
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