My latest projects.

[mister c]

Right, here we are. This was my Peugeot Speedfight when it was finished.
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These are my CBX's on day 1
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And this is where I'm up to at the minute. i won't bore you with all of the ins & outs, but it's basically a nut & bolt rebuild & it's flaming hard work after messing with single cylinders & 2 strokes.
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the paintwork is a LOT worse than it looks in the pictures & I'm having problems with the carbs, but it'll get there :)

I've also rebuilt a Little GN125 for the missus, but she hasn't ridden it yet. This was bought for £200. I spent about £150 on new chinese bits & it runs well.
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And this is the bike that needs some serious love & attention. I wished that the guy that has it knows how much it's worth. I could've bagged myself a bargain. It has sat in that place for at least 20 years gathering weeds lol. The engine is in pieces in a garage somewhere else. This CB750 Phil Read replica is 1 of only 150 built, so, when rebuilt could be worth more than £10000
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[maviczap]

Ignore my other post Col

For a bike that old, it looks pretty sweet, but if its not been touched for a while, I can understand why its a pig

[squirrel_hunter]

More details on the CBX please, I like to read a good build thread.

And this CB is it now yours?

[mister c]

I wish that CB was mine SH, but sadly, no, the bloke just wants me to renovate it for him.

I have taken shed loads of pictures of the CBX's. https://www.facebook.com/colin.hughes.1213/media_set?set=a.10204676563333442.1073741896.12166 57430&type=1

Parts are a nightmare for it. They were only built for about 3 years & they didn't sell too well because of the Inboard Disc system. I owned one for 6 months about 25 years ago, but had to sell it because I was broke, so it's more nostalgia than trying to make any money on it.

[Jayneflakes]

Well no one else is going to admit to it, but that Speedfight looks fabulous, I would gladly have a blast on one of those. Having never ridden a scooter, I can only imagine the fun they are. :D

I have always been fond of the CB and CBX, I recently did a tour around Southern Thailand on a new CB500 and the engine just purred away like a trooper and even handled on a muddy track through the rain forest. However that 750 will be a swine to do, but will be worth every broken finger nail and seized bolt. Good luck with that one.

I am in agreement with the other guys though, a build thread would be greatly enjoyable.

PS, welcome back. I know how it feels to grow disillusioned and leave, only to come back a while later with a different attitude. Nice work on the bikes.

[_Stretchie_]

Oooooh, I like the look of those CBX's

[mister c]

Well no one else is going to admit to it, but that Speedfight looks fabulous, I would gladly have a blast on one of those. Having never ridden a scooter, I can only imagine the fun they are. :D

I have always been fond of the CB and CBX, I recently did a tour around Southern Thailand on a new CB500 and the engine just purred away like a trooper and even handled on a muddy track through the rain forest. However that 750 will be a swine to do, but will be worth every broken finger nail and seized bolt. Good luck with that one.

I am in agreement with the other guys though, a build thread would be greatly enjoyable.

PS, welcome back. I know how it feels to grow disillusioned and leave, only to come back a while later with a different attitude. Nice work on the bikes.
cheers Jayne. The Speedy was a laugh to ride, it's just that I looked like a right **** riding it, so it had to go. I'm having problems with the CBX's engine. She doesn't want to run right whatever i do to it, but I will conquer it as I've got a spare engine for parts under my bench :). When I have a bit of time I'll do a write up on the rebuild

Oooooh, I like the look of those CBX's
I had one about 25 years ago Stretchie, so nostalgia took over lol. When it's done, it will be a keeper I think :D

[mister c]

Quick update:
The Phil Read honda never came off, unfortunately. The guy hasn't said anything about it since.
The CBX550 is still at the same stage as it was before because I ended up buying one of, what I think, is an Icon of the 90's A ZXR750J1 Kawasaki. I've always wanted one since they were introduced, but never had the opportunity. It was only built for 2 years because Kawasaki thought that the Europeans were limiting the power of all large capacity bikes to 100bhp, but it never happened, so Kwak redesigned it with more power & different looks & called it the L. I think that the J is the best looking ZXR in the whole range, so when this one appeared for £350 I couldn't say no.
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It was a stolen recovered that the guy couldn't be bothered with. It had been in a ditch for a while, then left in a shed for over 12 months, so was in quite a state.
I won't bore you too much, but it's had hours & hours spent on it cleaning & un siezing, painting & scrubbing & she now looks like this.
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This is my photoshop image of how I want it to look. The wheels are going to be silver, or black, I can't make my mind up.
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[maviczap]

No wonder you've not been posting much, toooooo busy!

[mister c]

Lol. In between I've also completely rebuilt a mates XT600. The output shaft was buggered, so had to rip the engine apart. That was fun! NOT!, but I'll be getting my house plastered free, so it's worth it :)

[maviczap]

Cool

[Sir Trev]

Love these threads - keep 'em coming Mr C.

[mister c]

A quick update.
I've been that tired & fed up after work that I'd lost my mojo for playing in the shed. So, I kicked my own butt last night & got outside to play.
I've replaced the front forks on the Kwacker with new seals & then cleaned & painted the front wheel. It's come up a damned sight better than the back wheel, so I'm quite pleased with the results
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[mister c]

Had a very early morning this morning as my inconsiderate neighbours decided to get in at 3am, then have a very loud discussion until about 6ish, so decided to go in the man cave early doors (4am). Made very good progress on the fuel tank of the ZXR.
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I've also laquered the front fender that I painted last week. I hope that the rest of the paint job ends up like this, I will be a very happy bunny :)
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[andrewsmith]

Looking good Col

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[maviczap]

Progress!

[mister c]

Another early morning start before work. Mocked the bodywork up & bolted it to the bike. Front brakes will be tarted up tonight. They're working fine, so will just spray them up I think.
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[mister c]

Tarted the front brakes up yesterday, lots better :) Also fitted the fairing to see what sort of work is going to be needed to make them good...... Bit out of my comfort zone, but will give it a go, anything for a laugh lol. I've a feeling that I'll be buying another nose piece. I'll keep trying, it's the only way to learn :)
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[MetalJonesy]

Looking Good! anticipating the final result!

[Jayneflakes]

Ooh, keep the updates coming. Looking good. :D

[mister c]

Didn't bother trying my hand at making the fairings good as a bargain appeared on good old Ebay. Bought these for £51 inc postage. I have a little bit of work to do on them as some of the brackets are broken off, but they are 100% better than my Red Bull ones.
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[admin]

Getting there Colin.

[BanannaMan]

Looking good so far, anxiously awaiting to see it after she's all painted.

[Geodude]

Bargaintastic :)

[Alexander94]

Looking very nice!
My dad's got a ZXR750 H2 and I had a ZXR400 L3. He's never said a bad word about it and he said it's probably his favourite bike he's ever owned! My 400 was an incredible bike and i'm desperate to get another one, I definitely shouldn't have sold it...

[mister c]

I had the 400 L9 as a track bike (see avatar) & wish now that I'd never sold it. We thought we were moving to the Isle of Man, but was let down by the company. I have to say that the ZXR750 J has to be my favourite looking motorbike ever built (other than the MK1 Fireblade & I can't afford one of those), so when this turned up cheap, I couldn't say no.

[mister c]

Had a good day with the ZXR yesterday. Sorted the coolant leak from the engine. Thought I had an electrical problem, which turned out to be a very dirty starter motor, so stripped & cleaned that. Air filter cleaned & refitted & rear end has had a new paint job. All in all a cracking day.
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[mister c]

She's coming along nicely. I've gone back into my "no sleeping" mode again, so have been in the shed very early in the day (3.30am) for the past 2 days. Pleased with the results though.
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[admin]

Looking good Colin.

[mister c]

Looking good Colin.
Cheers John, it's got my juices flowing again. Can't wait to get her on the road & try her out

[carelesschucca]

I'm liking the work. Good looking bike that gets that little bit better every time you post a new photo.

[Richie]

Cheers John, it's got my juices flowing again. Can't wait to get her on the road & try her out

nice :)

Looking Cool As :) :smt040

[Geodude]

Looking good Col you're working your magic again i see, you sure your not Merlin? ;)








Ps if you are Merlin a redheaded goth or Japanese twins would be nice ;) :)

[mister c]

Looking good Col you're working your magic again i see, you sure your not Merlin? ;)








Ps if you are Merlin a redheaded goth or Japanese twins would be nice ;) :)

Ha ha ha. The lad I used to work with used to call me a wizard, might be something in it :) Japanese twins eh? Hmmmm ;)

Next stage done. Messed the other side up trying something out, so have to sand it & start again, never mind, it's all a learning curve.
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This is what an early nineties Tail Tidy used to look like. Chop everything to bits with a saw.....
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I have found an uncut one, which, apparently, is as rare as rocking horse droppings.... £30 including the indicators! Super bargain :):):)
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[BanannaMan]

Coming together nicely Col !


Geo have a cuddle with your sv.
If you're like me it's likely to be the only Japanese twin you'll ever have the opportunity with. ;)

[Geodude]

Haha so true Bill so true, but we have to dream ;)

[admin]

Cheers John, it's got my juices flowing again. Can't wait to get her on the road & try her out
I bet you can't.

[mister c]

Finished the basecoat, so thought I'd bring it out in the open for the 1st time in months & fit the bodywork to see what it looks like. I'm waiting for the decals to arrive, then I'll spray the laquer coat. I need to get it done as soon as poss because I keep catching it & putting little scratches in it. I've told the missus that I don't think I'll be able to sell it, I love it. If I could, I'd put it in the house instead of the telly :)
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[Alexander94]

Looking very good. I think you should keep it

[garynortheast]

You've made a fabulous job of that Col, it looks lovely.

[mister c]

Well, it's all been positive on the paint front. I laquered, t cutted & polished it over the weekend. It's far from perfect, but it's been a brilliant exercise for me. The bike looks fantastic now, I'm really pleased with it. Now that the paint is done I can start working on the electrics & other small items & she should be done....... Just in time for Winter :(
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[Sir Trev]

That looks fantastic Col.

[DarrenSV650S]

Looks pretty tidy. Good job

[maviczap]

Yep, bang tidy Col, wish i could spray paint

[TamSV]

Very nice work.

From a fellow garage dwelling insomniac

[BanannaMan]

Looking very nice.

[mister c]

Cheers guys.
In the past I have rushed things & made mistakes. This time I have taken my time & done things right. I've got a compressor now, so am going to start looking at using a proper spray gun instead of rattle cans like I have with the ZXR. It's all about learning, keeps the old brain active :)

[Geodude]

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Nice work as always Col, when you tidying up my curvy ;)

[mister c]

I might have to start doing this "Bike tarting up" lark as a business, had a few people ask me now :)

[mister c]

Little update:
Things are starting to slow down a little as money is a little tight at the moment, but I have got hold of a 2nd hand screen. I wanted clear, but this turned up on Ebay for £10.50, so had to get it. Mirrors are on their way (£15 for the pair), so, looking at my list, I have a chain & sprocket kit, front indicators & a speedo cable & it should be done :)
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[maviczap]

Looking good Col, just in time for winter :-)

[mister c]

Looking good Col, just in time for winter :-)
I know, marvellous isn't it? :)
I may sell it, got the trackday itch once again :cool:

[Geodude]

Gotta scratch an itch Col ;)

[mister c]

Had a busy afternoon today. I was going to go to the Classic Mechanics Show, but ended up playing in the shed.
Had a nightmare with wiring, couldn't get the headlights to work & after changing the whole wiring loom & right hand switch gear, found out it was the ignition switch :( Never mind, another thing learned, so didn't complain too much, it was just winding me up a bit after spending hours & hours looking for the wrong fault. Anyway. This is where I'm at now. I have won a set of indicators on Ebay, but they haven't arrived yet, so, all I'm needing now is a chain & sprocket kit & a speedo cable. I am so pleased with how it's turned out. I still think it's the nicest designed motorcycle ever built :)
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This is the original Blue anodised can, didn't like it, so painted it black :)
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[admin]

Looking good. I'm sure you can put the loom and light switch back on eBay and recoup the cost.

[mister c]

Looking good. I'm sure you can put the loom and light switch back on eBay and recoup the cost.
Sold the loom already John. The switchgear is in better condition than mine, so I''m keeping it.

Here's a quick video of the old girl running.
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[garynortheast]

That looks bloody lovely Col!

[BanannaMan]

Very Nice!
Well done Col.

[Geodude]

Phworrrr ;)

[mister c]

Another video update. She lives! Chain & sprocket kit fitted today. 1st time she's moved under her own steam for about 3 years :)
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[admin]

She looks great. Is it a keeper?

[mister c]

She looks great. Is it a keeper?
i don't know John. I've always wanted one since they came out, but can't see me riding it that much, so seems a waste

[maviczap]

That is nice work Col

[Alexander94]

I think that after all that time and work you'd regret selling it, even if you don't see yourself riding it too often the smile it'll give you when you do ride it will be worth it

[mister c]

I think that after all that time and work you'd regret selling it, even if you don't see yourself riding it too often the smile it'll give you when you do ride it will be worth it
Alex, she is one of "those" bikes. Every time I walk past her, I have to look back & I give a little smile :)
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[Alexander94]

You can't sell a bike that makes you feel like that... I felt like that about my ZXR400 and I regret selling her every single day :(

[carelesschucca]

You can't sell a bike that makes you feel like that... I felt like that about my ZXR400 and I regret selling her every single day :(

But you could loan her out to other forum members who'd happily take her out and warm her up for you....

Great work the bike looks great...

[mister c]

She's finished :) Might take her for an MOT next week. I'm like a pig in muck
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[Fen Tiger]

Very nice

[BanannaMan]

Well done!
The bike looks great!

[Richie]

you sir have made the Dogs Bollox :)

Love it Col

[Luckypants]

Nice one Col! Keep it!

[garynortheast]

Too good to get rid of it Col.

[Geodude]

Drool ;)