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Links to Auctions and Classifieds / Re: vin 1000742 all start 0.01$
« on: July 05, 2014, 09:20:23 am »
He is definitely using pics from early frames to turn over parts found else where in his yard.  The 11mm stem mirrors most likely came from 770 then he listed another set of 10mm stems with the same frame head pictured to spice up the auction.  Beware and make sure of the details in the pictures before bidding. 

Purchased a GS1150E bored out to 1230cc Cylinder block from him that had some minor scoring from dirty use.  He camouflaged this by doing a sloppy hone job on them and making no mention of anything.  Luckily he only did minute damage but I still have to put a good cross hatch in the cylinders to use them.  I'm making sure those in thegsresources  and CB750Sandcastonly world are weary of him.   

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Links to Auctions and Classifieds / Re: vin 1000742 all start 0.01$
« on: July 03, 2014, 09:38:49 pm »
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Honda-CB750-CB-750-K0-Sandcast-H853-left-side-rear-view-mirror-PAT-536563-/291182931637?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43cbdaeeb5&vxp=mtr

Ok.  We know he has figured out what a sandcast mirror should be and he has a couple of pictures of early number vin heads but he sure is getting some mileage out of the same pictures.   

Looks like a correct mirror though save the fact that the bracket is a bit narrow.  Be sure you also have a bracket that is on the narrow side or you'll be stuck with a mismatched pair.  Ideally this should measure 16mm wide but his seems a little narrow. 

One of mine is 13mm if you end up with this one and need a cheap match.   

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Links to Auctions and Classifieds / Re: Yamiya has USA distributor
« on: July 03, 2014, 09:28:43 pm »
Complete Yamiya is the way to go so I'll be making that plunge when I can.  I know some take the non red foam versions apart and use old red foam cut strategically to rebuild original 17 hole pans. 

If the red foam complete seat goes on sale I'll pop on one and not bother tinkering with the original foam I've had shoved in a bucket for some years.   

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Links to Auctions and Classifieds / Re: Yamiya has USA distributor
« on: July 01, 2014, 06:50:31 am »
I noticed the listings for his no number pipes and it the description made it seem like these pipes were in competition with Yamiya.  Nice to know they are the same as the price is comparable to price directly from Yamiya but only if you wait for a sale.  No waiting from this source. 

A bargain on a complete red foam seat would be what I've been lurking for. 

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Links to Auctions and Classifieds / Re: vin 1000742 all start 0.01$
« on: May 16, 2014, 08:02:43 am »
Didn't he already part this motorcycle?  I seem to remember some 11mm stem mirrors selling a short while ago.  Now we have some 10mm's from the same cycle?  They look good and or correct but.... 

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General Discussion / Re: World Motorcycles "Remanufactured" Sandcast
« on: April 18, 2014, 08:22:19 am »
Awesome link.  I do prefer doing my own as being the restorer in charge allows me to make decisions to keep original parts rather than go with new.  Seeing these photo's makes me realize just how far I still have to go to get even close to such a high standard.   

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Just a hunch.  Honda probably made or had made extra recessed ignitions as replacements.   Along the same logic as the un-stamped engine cases. 

I'm suspicious that the recessed ignitions with white plug key and much nicer chrome finish might exist for this reason.   

Held one in my hands once and the chrome was so nice it looked like a show chrome restoration.

P.S. purchased three of Yamiya's plugs for placement on regular key and would not suggest them for other members. 

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Wheels - Hubs - Spokes - Tires / Re: Water Inside A Rolled Rear Rim
« on: February 15, 2014, 06:38:12 pm »
When you send it to your chrome shop they'll have to drill holes in the bead from the inside.  Two birds with one stone.  New chrome and no water in the bead. 

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Wheels - Hubs - Spokes - Tires / Re: Rolled rear rim.
« on: February 15, 2014, 06:34:24 pm »
I thought I saw one on a 450 when I was picking once.  Had wheel weights bolted through it and I couldn't verify the bead width so I left it.  Other than that, good luck finding an original.  Only one I ever came across is the one I have so if you find one get it. 

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Gauges - Levers and Cables / Re: Sandcast and Diecast gauge colors
« on: February 15, 2014, 06:30:49 pm »
Faded, yes.  Keep the original faded if you have them as, well everything original may be even more rare than it is now. 

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I'm gonna say somewhere over 131,899.99.  

Perhaps this guy would have more of an expert answer than me though.  

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141188804706?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Reportedly knows his stuff. 

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Weather it hits reserve or not in this auction the cat is out of the bag so to speak.  I imagine he must be interested in actually selling or he wouldn't have encored the auction fee's.  Wouldn't be surprised if this auction comes and goes but the sale happens later.  Just hope that it doesn't get swept under the rug in a private collection never to be seen.  Would be nice if someone who intends to bring it out once in a while for the rest of us to gawk at picks it up.  Perhaps we'll get to see it around 2019 even if the owner remains nameless.

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General Discussion / Re: Sandcast Price Trends
« on: January 10, 2014, 08:26:01 am »
Just wondering if certain data should be excluded like reserves not met, no sales, or even very high reserves that were met.  I'm pretty sure when a seller sets a very high reserve they are just fishing for an appraisal.  Problem with this is bidders have a history of bidding to find the reserve and then pulling bids resulting in a no sale after the end of auction. 

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Scammers and Forgeries / Re: probably not a scam but you should know.
« on: January 08, 2014, 06:29:40 pm »
I think someone is pulling this sellers leg so I'm sure he's not intentionally being misleading.  Obviously the stems are wrong but look how low the stem enters the back of the mirror.  These are not PAT/HM mirror backs that will work for a CB750 at all.  Most likely came from a very small displacement machine.  Being informed is at least a fraction of the battle.   

http://www.ebay.com/itm/69-HONDA-CB750-SANDCAST-CB-750-1969-MIRRORS-LEFT-RIGHT-HM-PAT-536563-/121250870234?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c3b1d73da&vxp=mtr


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What a time capsule.  Problems yes, but how many of these will one have the chance to preserve?  Wanting to undertake the time and expense is the only question.  The price can be hammered out after that. 

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