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Offline rocket johnny

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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #25 on: June 22, 2022, 01:24:57 PM »
hi james !      your police bike was fantastic restoration ,  am sure you hated to see it go but as you say the restoration game is not for sissies !    fun following your new projects  !       rock on !
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #26 on: July 14, 2022, 02:23:51 PM »
Slightly slower progress these past few weeks as work and other commitments have meant less time to ‘build’.

Anyway, here’s the latest status:








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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #27 on: August 08, 2022, 10:56:56 AM »
Quote from: JamesH on July 14, 2022, 02:23:51 PM
Slightly slower progress these past few weeks as work and other commitments have meant less time to ‘build’.

Anyway, here’s the latest status:






James- Why the 18T with the 45?

Joel K USA
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #28 on: August 08, 2022, 10:59:46 AM »
Hey Joel. I just fancied trying a slightly more 'sedate' setup on these two. I may swap out for a 17T front sprocket once I've tried it..
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #29 on: August 08, 2022, 11:08:44 AM »
Hey!  I was just curious. Bought a 16T today (JT Sprocket) and wondered why you went up one? My god you do beautiful work. Of course I knew that from the FB police bikes.  I just found this thread!

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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #30 on: August 08, 2022, 02:26:22 PM »
Great project(s)
What shocks are those?
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #31 on: September 14, 2022, 02:33:07 PM »
Suppose I’d better provide a bit of an update. The day job and summer holidays have kept progress fairly intermittent, but both bikes are on the home straight now.

Photo update from a couple of weeks ago:





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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #32 on: September 14, 2022, 02:34:03 PM »
Latest photos from earlier this week.

The carbs on the bike in the foreground took close to 12 hours of work to clean, plate and rebuild. Possibly the most gummed-up K0 carbs I’ve tackled yet!








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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #33 on: September 14, 2022, 03:34:40 PM »
James ..... Looking fabulous!

Asking the same question as Steve did; whose shocks are you using? The replicas I have for the Sandcast look good but they have 5 “click” positions instead for three. How many on yours? I’m taking apart my originals, to see if I can move the toothed base ring over.....
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #34 on: October 27, 2022, 05:54:14 PM »
Anyone heard from James lately? Been too long!
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #35 on: October 28, 2022, 03:01:00 AM »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on October 27, 2022, 05:54:14 PM
Anyone heard from James lately? Been too long!

His profile shows he was active today so maybe we'll hear something shortly. Maybe he is looking for the wiring diagram for the PD bike thread another member was asking for.
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #36 on: October 29, 2022, 11:30:39 AM »
Lol hi guys - I’m here, sorry for the radio silence.

I’ve been a bit busy with family stuff (just got back from vacation in Europe with the family).

Progress has slowed a bit on the 2 x K0’s, but they should be done in the next few weeks.

I’m also about to go into rehearsal for playing Scrooge in the UK premier of a US concert version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ - so that will mean less time for ‘spannering’ in Nov/Dec.

Here’s where the K0’s are at..




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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #37 on: October 29, 2022, 11:42:44 AM »
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #38 on: October 29, 2022, 11:56:41 AM »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on September 14, 2022, 03:34:40 PM
James ..... Looking fabulous!

Asking the same question as Steve did; whose shocks are you using? The replicas I have for the Sandcast look good but they have 5 “click” positions instead for three. How many on yours? I’m taking apart my originals, to see if I can move the toothed base ring over.....
Apologies - didn’t spot this. Shocks were sourced from Yamiya..
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #39 on: October 31, 2022, 08:18:53 AM »
Thanks James! Do the Yamiya shocks have three or five preload positions?

Good luck with the show!
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #40 on: October 31, 2022, 08:26:01 AM »
Wow, who knew James was a famous actor as well as an expert CB restorer?!
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #41 on: November 08, 2022, 02:11:39 PM »
Apologies, have been so focussed on getting these bikes over the line / finished I’ve been somewhat delinquent in taking photos. The red bike is now finished and the blue bike just needs the tank badges fitting (I’m missing 4 x tank emblem clips).

The red bike is heading up to the NEC at the weekend with my mate Andy, to be displayed on the BSA owners club stand at the Classic Car and Bike show (he had a space and offered to display the bike).

Sadly I won’t be at the show - but if anyone here is going, feel free to pop by the stand and say hi to Andy and the bike :-).

James





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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #42 on: November 08, 2022, 05:30:14 PM »
Just amazing work, two beautiful bikes, an embarrassment of riches.
I nominate both bikes for bike of the month, not sure how that works with two bikes.
Also, have a good time Scrooge!!
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #43 on: November 08, 2022, 05:37:50 PM »
They look spectacular. Wow.
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #44 on: November 08, 2022, 09:03:05 PM »
2 very beautiful historical bikes back in service!
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #45 on: November 09, 2022, 05:41:47 AM »
Thanks for all the feedback and compliments - it really does mean a lot coming from members of the forum.

I just dropped the bike up to Andy, and she’ll be on display on the BSA owners club stand at the classic car and bike show this weekend. How ironic..

She looks rather stunning out in the sunshine.



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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #46 on: November 09, 2022, 06:07:09 AM »
I've nominated for BOM, needs a second and an acceptance
Great job
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #47 on: November 09, 2022, 06:16:44 AM »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on October 31, 2022, 08:18:53 AM
Thanks James! Do the Yamiya shocks have three or five preload positions?

Good luck with the show!

James..... when you get a chance, still curious for more detail on the Yamiya shocks. How many click position? Thanks!
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #48 on: November 09, 2022, 07:45:18 AM »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on November 09, 2022, 06:16:44 AM
Quote from: BenelliSEI on October 31, 2022, 08:18:53 AM
Thanks James! Do the Yamiya shocks have three or five preload positions?

Good luck with the show!

James..... when you get a chance, still curious for more detail on the Yamiya shocks. How many click position? Thanks!
5 positions. On offer at the moment as well:

https://www.yamiya750.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=246_251_142_93&products_id=131
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Re: Early UK CB750 K0 restoration - why do one when you can do two [emoji2957]
« Reply #49 on: November 09, 2022, 11:58:41 AM »
Both bikes have been seconded. We just need James to post that he "Accepts" the nominations in the following thread: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180400.0.html

Maybe we'll have the red one go against the blue one!
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