Phil Read Replica
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Suspect I've bored most of you to tears but I gave fair warning. If I've missed something please add to the story or correct me. Whats so good about these bikes in my mind is there are not many left so quite rare and they are based on 1977, 78 Honda CB750F2's so the cycle parts are available to re build them.
In the coming weeks I'll detail the engine rebuild and its fitting to the chassis. When it's up and running will post a video on Youtube.
In the coming weeks I'll detail the engine rebuild and its fitting to the chassis. When it's up and running will post a video on Youtube.
Once again, sorry for the sideways photos if someone could correct I would appreciate it
He did but he sold them himself and through his international distributors. These bikes always use the Honda frame and were sold my Honda UK, I've heard them described as a sheep in wolfs clothing, very descriptive!
Keep going very informative!
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You aren't boring me....great job and superb attention to detail
Henry Cole did one a few years ago, well hardly a rebuild of the original as they bought an immaculate cb750f2 and used most of it ( it was the restorer who was later shown as being rather dodgy and apparently ended up in clink)
A little progress report. Having learned the hard way in the past on rebuilds I've found a few things that help the process.
The first is storing the fairing or body parts while the bike is being worked on and not damaging it while off. To that end I built this holding frame.
I now do a number of dry builds prior to final assembly and parts cleaning to confirm all is well. This is best done on an engine stand, this is one I built for this bike
Using a lathe to hold the crank is a real asset. I used this to clean out oil passages, polish journals, and plastigauge the rod bearings.
More to follow as it happens, currently waiting for the return of all the engine cases from the vapour blasters then the serious work begins
The first is storing the fairing or body parts while the bike is being worked on and not damaging it while off. To that end I built this holding frame.
I now do a number of dry builds prior to final assembly and parts cleaning to confirm all is well. This is best done on an engine stand, this is one I built for this bike
Using a lathe to hold the crank is a real asset. I used this to clean out oil passages, polish journals, and plastigauge the rod bearings.
More to follow as it happens, currently waiting for the return of all the engine cases from the vapour blasters then the serious work begins
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Loving this, I bought a new Yellow Honda CB750F. in 1978 for £1050, i put a Dunstal exhaust and Fairing kit on it along with Mick Grant Wheels, loved it, I wrote it off a few months later
Totally in awe of your attention to detail, making frames for engine and bodywork. Loving this story.
Ah this thread is taking me back in time, many years ago i bought an F1 as a box off bits a mate a few of us rebuilt it with all the usuals, powder coated frame etc. Ran a treat it did until the chain snapped & went straight through the crank casings broke me bloody heart that did. Luckily I had a spare engine so No2 rebuild ensued. Have to say the brakes were rubbish.. Happy days though thanks for pushing the memory button, good luck with the rebuild & keep an eye on the chain!
Gents, thanks so much for the encouraging comments! Will keep at it and will post till done.
Got cylinder head back from vapour blasting, still waiting for the rest of the engine cases. Once youve had this done its hard to ever do it anu other way. Head is now assembled with all guides checker, new seals and waiting in a plastic bag!
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