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GregMcN
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Post by GregMcN » Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:46 pm

Thanks Graham

The bike is back together and I have now done about 140miles so although I am reluctant to say it is OK, my confidence is gradually building. The oil leaks I had seem to be sorted though it is leaking around the plugs though it sounds like this is a common fault.

Many thanks to yourself and DJM for parts and help as it would not be going anywhere without it and to Brian, Al and other forum members for their support.

Here is a picture:
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Still trying to decide about the exhausts, initially I did not like them but they have grown on me, they are certainly loud. I really enjoy riding the bike though I have not got a complete handle on how to start it (choke , throttle etc), forks do not feel great under braking and I am getting some fuel leaking from the filler (probably the 2nd hole I drilled), so as I guess with all old bikes, an ongoing project.

Greg

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Post by G-Man » Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:04 pm

Hi Greg

It certainly is a testament to your persistence.

Goldie silencers look good on a CB72.....


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GregMcN wrote:Thanks Graham

The bike is back together and I have now done about 140miles so although I am reluctant to say it is OK, my confidence is gradually building. The oil leaks I had seem to be sorted though it is leaking around the plugs though it sounds like this is a common fault.

Many thanks to yourself and DJM for parts and help as it would not be going anywhere without it and to Brian, Al and other forum members for their support.

Here is a picture:
Image

Still trying to decide about the exhausts, initially I did not like them but they have grown on me, they are certainly loud. I really enjoy riding the bike though I have not got a complete handle on how to start it (choke , throttle etc), forks do not feel great under braking and I am getting some fuel leaking from the filler (probably the 2nd hole I drilled), so as I guess with all old bikes, an ongoing project.

Greg
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Post by AlanW » Wed Aug 15, 2018 3:52 am

Looks very nice Greg, well done. Your confidence will grow as they are a great bike and once you get to know them give you a lot of fun.
The Goldie pipes look good, I have just bought a set for a café racer project I intend to build in the future. I have 3 others before it a cb77, 2 cb72's and a cb160, it keeps me from under the wife's feet.
Al.

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Post by GregMcN » Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:33 pm

That sounds like a full time job Al.
Are you allowed in at weekends?

Greg

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Post by Seadog » Wed Aug 15, 2018 3:36 pm

Well done, Greg. Looks great.

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Post by AlanW » Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:55 pm

Ha ha, yes but I have to leave my boots outside.
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Post by G3 » Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:17 pm

Congratulations Greg on bringing it back to running order, and kudos to those on the site who helped you along in a variety of ways.
In my opinion, the bike...the pipes...I think they look great.

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