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Offline seanbarney41

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Re: Project Centura (The Silver Bullet)
« Reply #100 on: March 27, 2026, 04:40:22 PM »
Hate to say it but the fairing went to the rubbish tip today. In reality noone here wanted it, was taking up a load of space, and shipping would have been a nightmare for all involved.
that's a real shame, as is the loss of all those other period performance parts.  I was excited to see you restore something unique and different.  Stopped following this thread when I saw it was just going to be returned to another perfect correct restoration.  Here in the U.S., any kind of period road racing/sport parts are virtually unobtainable.  Bone stock K2 restorations?...not so much.


Fair comments, SeanBarney, and ultimately I went with the most cost-effective route to recommission the bike for my use, using as many parts I already had here in stock.

It's my 50th Birthday Present to myself, and I'm pleased with how it turned out.

And, to be perfectly honest, don't blame you for not following - but equally couldn't care less about your expectations/choosing not to follow lol! - it's for me, not you right?

I do however appreciate that everyone is entitled to an opinion :-).
that is all perfectly rational and and honestly said.  I appreciate that.  And your restorations ARE some of the best work I have seen.
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Re: Project Centura (The Silver Bullet)
« Reply #101 on: March 28, 2026, 07:51:17 AM »
Over the years I have felt that many of the aftermarket "improvements" may have solved a specific use case issue but many were executed with little more than what could be done in a garage skill. My opinion only but I've always liked the look of the SOHC fours and I've never felt that many things improved the look, perhaps the functionality but not the look. And after all, it's all about the look, isn't it? :-)))
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Re: Project Centura (The Silver Bullet)
« Reply #102 on: April 08, 2026, 09:41:08 AM »
Well, it’s been a busy Easter period, but finally managed to get out on the bike today (glorious 20 deg.C weather here in the UK).

She didn’t disappoint - managed to complete 17 trouble-free, shakedown miles.

All I can say is wow, wow, wow - she’s an utter joy to ride. Feels like I’m blowing my own trumpet, but she’s the nicest riding CB750 I’ve ever owned.

Few little snagging points to rectify (head bearings slightly too loose, fork springs will probably benefit from being swapped out with progressive springs).


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Offline denward17

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Re: Project Centura (The Silver Bullet)
« Reply #103 on: April 08, 2026, 10:01:15 AM »
Great job!

Beautiful bike, you should be proud of that accomplishment.

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Re: Project Centura (The Silver Bullet)
« Reply #104 on: April 08, 2026, 01:46:59 PM »
James…… Just lovely! Enjoy.

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Re: Project Centura (The Silver Bullet)
« Reply #105 on: Today at 09:35:01 AM »
It just does not get better, what an achievement! I bet anywhere you pull up you create a crowd.
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Re: Project Centura (The Silver Bullet)
« Reply #106 on: Today at 09:38:47 AM »
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Nice looking GW in the one photo, 76?
Also, in the last photo there is what appears to be a gate in the background that is pretty high, what is it for? (or is it just the cameral angle). Just curious.
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