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New Member Introductions / Re: another new member in the UK

« on: November 29, 2010, 05:25:50 pm »

Thanks to Ash, Mark and Wayne, although there are many differences between early and late sands and then onto KOs, its just lifts the spirits when you can look at these fab bikes and see what you are aiming at, It also helps when like mine the old girl is missing a few bits, you can see what more or less should be their, areas like behind the panels at the electrics and rear wheel spindle/spacers and so on.
Thanks for all you help,
Regards, ian.

New Member Introductions / Re: another new member in the UK

« on: November 28, 2010, 03:16:39 pm »

Hi Chris,

I am not that good with being patient, I like to get on with things, has anybody done a picture and script strip and rebuild of a KO? as this would be a great help to me, but if not, I will do this on mine, it would be over some time and would include both highs and lows and may help others with the sort of questions that all us newbies have. Many years ago (70's) I sprayed quite a lot in candy, flake, pearl and the like so my intent is to get some practice in and spray my own tinware, I can always full buck on the real day to day pro's if it goes tits up, I am also looking to hand (brush) paint the frame with frame enamel as this is a very good match for other makers and as she is not going to be used as a day to day hack should last the course. I am also looking to import a spray chrome system that does provide VERY good finish to ANY materials ie metal, plastic and even flexable materials, It is very handy on old and poor items like chrome petrol tanks and mudguards that would pepper if it went to a chromers mop, The process takes about two days to complete an item as their are five steps to go through.

Keep in touch and thanks for keeping an eye out.

Regards, Ian

New Member Introductions / Re: another new member in the UK

« on: November 25, 2010, 07:52:46 am »

Hi Chris,
You are right, I think that I just needed some words of encouragement, although this is a machine that I have always wanted, its not a task to do half hearted. The main problem is finding parts that are not going to be easy to persuade others to let go even if its for a good cause. carbs and switch gear are my main problem so if you have any ideas please let me know. I assume RS are the paint people, and chrome trim on tank ?,
Nice to chat, keep in touch,
Kind regards, Ian.

New Member Introductions / Re: another new member in the UK

« on: November 22, 2010, 05:26:27 pm »

Hi, Many thanks to KP and Marty K, Its great to receive a reply this fast, Only kidding when I hinted that the old lady would be stripped down, I have had to argue with the owner not to do this and I will be picking her up in a week or two. She is in the UK but began life in the US, only have frame No at mo 1013433,
I will update when I have engine No. Picture, well if anyone could cast their eyes on sutch a sorry state, then this will be done as soon as I can take one. Does anybody have a workshop manual for this year! that would be helpfull.

Kind regards to all,
Ian,
RDblues.

New Member Introductions / another new member in the UK

« on: November 20, 2010, 08:37:29 am »

Hi Chaps, I live in Kent in the UK, been into bikes for 40 plus years, but this is the first Honda I have ever owned, repaired many for other people though. My first venture into the world of Mr Honda I suppose had to start with the first and best, I have come across a 11/69 K0, due to be split and in very very poor condition, is it worth saving !, one big problem is that I will have a VAT paid doc but that is it, (USA) import, any advise on getting it redged and if pos, age related plate. I think I will be burning the midnight oil on these excelant pages of some time to come.
All advice greatfully wellcome,

Kind regards, Ian

Parts Wanted / 11/69 K0 carbs,

« on: November 20, 2010, 08:08:15 am »

Hi chaps, I live in Kent in the UK, looking for a set of carbs for the above, can anybody help. Just picking up a very poor bike so the long haul is about to start. regards, Ian.

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