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Re: Build posting

Post as I go and leave it open for discussion
12 (75%)
Lock it for purity and have a separate discussion thread
3 (18.8%)
Just go away (don't you even dare!)
0 (0%)
Buy a new CB1100 to go along with my 1975 CB900 and my CB1000 SOHC Soft Tail Chop
1 (6.3%)

Total Members Voted: 16

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Offline Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er

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I damn near have enough NOS and new parts to build a new bike or two. I'd still like a couple more parts (ask me and I'll let you know what I STILL need) but I'll never give up looking for those few elusive items. I've begged and groveled here without luck. I have spent a small fortune on the best engine parts a man can buy for a 750. I'll probably have to start soon as I've run out of excuses and most of the necessary cash has been invested. I have my garage and basement cleaned up and all the parts sorted out by pages in the Honda Parts Catalogue.

Soooooooooooooooo....................

I have 2 thoughts.

Should I.......................

1) Do a build thread with pictures and narrations but lock it to keep in on track and have a separate thread for discussions

OR

2) Do a combined thread with pictures and discussions from the group

Please keep in mind that this project will probably be a protracted issue rather than a short term project as I've been collecting parts and spending hard earned cash for 3 years already and I'm obviously not in a hurry. Just want to do it right one final time.

My inclination is to start the project, collect pictures along the way, and when I see light at the end of the tunnel then start posting but lock it once I finally begin.

Where's that damned poll thingy??
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Offline SohRon

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I've done pretty much what you are preparing to do with my 550. I'd go for the combined post; it's proven very helpful for me to be able to discuss problems with the bike right there and then. Here's my thread:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=49551.0
« Last Edit: October 24, 2009, 10:51:26 AM by SohRon »
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Assembling my '74 CB550: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=86697.0
Assembly of the Right-hand Switch (a rebuilder's guide):  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=80532.0
Installing stock 4X4 exhaust: CB500-CB550 K: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=82323.0
CB550 Assembly Manual: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.0.html

Offline manjisann

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I think you should go away.... and send me all the parts  ;D

Seriously, I love build threads that you can post questions on, but there is also something to be said for a thread thats all fact. Why don't you do a build thread where we can comment, and then once you are done, you can do a thread that is just your info. This way you get the best of both worlds and we can tease you as you go along  :)

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Offline Alan F.

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There is something to be said for a thread thats all fact. Why don't you do a build thread where we can comment, and then once you are done, you can do a thread that is just your info. This way you get the best of both worlds and we can tease you as you go along.

The man's got a point there.

Offline seaweb11

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Just get on with it ..........

If you F8ck up, I for one want to be able to comment on it ;D

Offline Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er

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Just get on with it ..........

If you F8ck up, I for one want to be able to comment on it ;D

Bite me. You know how to get in touch  ;)
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Offline KB02

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I say post as you go and leave it open for discussion. You never know when you might be going down a road that has a dead end that another member has been down before. Might save a headache or two, you know?
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