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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #125 on: March 06, 2025, 04:48:14 AM »
Sean….. rest, get well and straighten the bike. Don’t make any decisions until later.

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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #126 on: March 06, 2025, 06:56:47 AM »
Sorry to read this...glad your ok, old Hondas can always be fixed.
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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #127 on: March 09, 2025, 06:09:48 AM »
Sean…… Just read your most recent post. Great to see you are mending and moving forward. Seems like the insurance company is being fair? Good luck with the repairs and post here if you have any difficulties finding anything! Given your location, Yamiya might be a good option? John D.

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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #128 on: March 09, 2025, 08:51:16 AM »
Glad to see you out of the hospital Sean.
I hope you find the parts you require to get back on the road soon.
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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #129 on: March 19, 2025, 01:10:05 PM »
Glad you are alright.

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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #130 on: April 08, 2025, 09:53:32 AM »
Sean I have a rhino horn that will fit your bike  - can send from Boston. Let me know if still need it. WhatsApp is fastest
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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #131 on: April 08, 2025, 12:10:18 PM »
Sean…… Just read your latest blog post. Sounds like all good news. Delighted to see you are well. All the best! John D.

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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #132 on: April 08, 2025, 12:57:23 PM »
Thanks for the support guys.

Both I and the bike are well on the road to full recovery, though my right hand is still a bit sore and stiff.

A rhino horn, Andy? Is that to keep others at a safe distance? 😁 Mine survived, but thanks for the offer.
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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #133 on: April 08, 2025, 01:16:07 PM »
Thanks for the support guys.

Both I and the bike are well on the road to full recovery, though my right hand is still a bit sore and stiff.

A rhino horn, Andy? Is that to keep others at a safe distance? 😁 Mine survived, but thanks for the offer.
A rhino horn to keep others at a safe distance  😁
Love it!
« Last Edit: April 08, 2025, 01:18:04 PM by newday777 »
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My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 1 K2, 4 K6, 1 K8, 1 F1, 1 F3
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #134 on: April 09, 2025, 10:22:03 PM »
Thanks for the support guys.

Both I and the bike are well on the road to full recovery, though my right hand is still a bit sore and stiff.

A rhino horn, Andy? Is that to keep others at a safe distance? 😁 Mine survived, but thanks for the offer.

Have you been riding and completely back on your Belfast to Belfast ?  :)
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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #135 on: April 09, 2025, 11:19:09 PM »
Thanks for the support guys.

Both I and the bike are well on the road to full recovery, though my right hand is still a bit sore and stiff.

A rhino horn, Andy? Is that to keep others at a safe distance? 😁 Mine survived, but thanks for the offer.

Have you been riding and completely back on your Belfast to Belfast ?  :)

Not yet. Still mending. Will be a couple of weeks more.
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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #136 on: October 07, 2025, 09:42:10 AM »
He made it back home in the last few hours….. Wow!

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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #137 on: October 07, 2025, 09:44:41 AM »
Well done Sean!

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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #138 on: October 07, 2025, 12:52:14 PM »
Congratulations Sean!
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Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 1 K2, 4 K6, 1 K8, 1 F1, 1 F3
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #139 on: October 07, 2025, 04:07:11 PM »
Good to hear!!
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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #140 on: October 07, 2025, 06:42:45 PM »
Way to go!
See SOHC4shop.com for info about the gadgets I make for these bikes.

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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #141 on: October 07, 2025, 08:16:12 PM »
That's a real adventurer! ;)
My tours to the Mediterranean sea in the 80's are small trips in comparison ;D
Around 5000-6000km each time during ca: 3 weeks.

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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #142 on: October 08, 2025, 07:10:45 AM »
Congratulations Sean
I expect you had a good sleep and rest will take longer.
Sorry we never met, you were close.
I have learned that I’m worn out before my CB
Hope you made it to every Belfast!
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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #143 on: October 08, 2025, 07:26:54 AM »
Welcome to Belfast  ;D
As of today 3/13/2012 my original owner 75 CB750F has made it through 3 wives, er EX-wives. Free at last.  ;-)

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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #144 on: October 08, 2025, 07:59:20 AM »
"Finally, I reached and passed through a, typically, deserted centre of St Ferriol, rode down the hill and up the driveway. It was over, I was home! "

Man, that must feel sooo good!  ;D

What an adventure! Congrats!
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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #145 on: October 09, 2025, 06:08:38 AM »
Thanks guys.

Yes, I'm still processing the fact than I've finally finished.

I appreciate all the support I have received this last few years; hospitality, expertise, parts ..... Without a back room team such as I had, I doubt I'd have managed.

The bike felt as if it was just getting into its stride on the last leg; she was purring along like a kitten. As for me; the less said the better!  🤣 🤣
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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #146 on: October 09, 2025, 07:05:04 AM »
Congrats!  What's next?!
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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #147 on: October 09, 2025, 07:06:31 AM »
Thanks guys.

Yes, I'm still processing the fact than I've finally finished.

I appreciate all the support I have received this last few years; hospitality, expertise, parts ..... Without a back room team such as I had, I doubt I'd have managed.

The bike felt as if it was just getting into its stride on the last leg; she was purring along like a kitten. As for me; the less said the better!  🤣 🤣
Very cool Sean and it was great being in on it with you.
I'm getting ready to head off to see the Grands, my son's and their wives,  leaving NH tomorrow on the goldwing for Vegas and then Florida before heading north again the beginning of November.
I just had a 50 mile ride this morning, 45°F. Now some last bits of service on it.
« Last Edit: October 09, 2025, 07:08:36 AM by newday777 »
Stu
Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 1 K2, 4 K6, 1 K8, 1 F1, 1 F3
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #148 on: October 09, 2025, 07:23:19 AM »
Wrap up well for the return ride!
CB750 K2 - From Belfast-2-Belfast
CB750 K1 - The less, said the better!
CB450 K1 - Stalled.
CB400F Supersport - Not Rusty any more!

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Re: Belfast-2-Belfast-By-Bike: Part 3
« Reply #149 on: October 09, 2025, 07:25:46 AM »
The heated gear works well
Stu
Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 1 K2, 4 K6, 1 K8, 1 F1, 1 F3
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A