nidgy
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Post by nidgy on Dec 26, 2015 10:41:43 GMT
Hi all Nidgy the noob here. Some questions for SD nerds. trying to stay originalish. Bike is CB250N '79 kicker
1) What finish should the engine have and whats the best way to obtain it?
2) What the score with aftermarket exhaust collection boxes? I've found someone that makes them but get the feeling there's more to it!
3) Silver spares sell one brand of tyre. What is the best tyre setup?
4) What chain shall i put on it? original is split link
5) The rear frame lugs are corroded on my bike and I need to weld it. What gauge metal is the rear frame made of?
6) Are dreams unleaded ready?
7) Which pattern silencers are best?
8) where can a get a toolkit? Fleabay is a fail on this
9) What brake lines are people fitting at the front?
10) Who do you recommend for a top paint job? Have used dream machine in the past
11) Which are the best mirrors?
12) Where can i get a toolbox lid?
thanks in advance
N
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2015 19:25:31 GMT
Oooh......a lot of questions..... Who will go first? To kick it off I will answer number............6) Yes.  |
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Post by wazzbo on Dec 27, 2015 19:42:50 GMT
12 a good one is as rare as hen's teeth.
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Post by wazzbo on Dec 27, 2015 20:18:03 GMT
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Post by wazzbo on Dec 27, 2015 20:26:27 GMT
9:If you want rubber hoses as per original email this guy: classichoses@aol.com He made me a set for my 400, a good copy at a very good price have a look at this link ,ther are a couple of pics of mine on there honda-superdream.co.uk/thread/4747/rubber-brake-hosesWhen you get to 20 posts and get access to the whole site have a look in the superdream restorations thread, If you look at my restoration I blame this forum, on page 9 there is a pic of the nearside front brake caliper and one of the new hoses fitted. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2015 23:31:10 GMT
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Try again.......especially on ebay.com.....do not be afraid of a ripped bag.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2015 17:52:32 GMT
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Post by mikef on Dec 28, 2015 18:27:19 GMT
Hi N.
No.2 is quite a difficult question, so I will give my take on an answer as I had the same dilema. I did not know anyone was making replica collector boxes at present. One or two suppliers had them advertised but had no stock. I bought mine from e-bay Germany. It was in good condition and cost me about £65. New old stock ones seem to turn up from time to time, but will normally cost over £100. Apparently some genuine ones were made for the de-tuned versions of the SD and have a different internal design so you need to be a bit careful about the one you are buying. You need to verify the part number stamped on it. Then there are the H type aftermarket collector boxes, as I understand it these are just 2 pipes with a rectangular section joining them together and do not have internal baffles. Some have said that these upset the performance a bit, but I have no experience of these.
That's my best shot at an answer.
Mike.
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Post by paulsd1 on Dec 28, 2015 20:15:51 GMT
No; 3
tyres are such a personal choice, I use Bridgestones, and if I can not get them, I will use Avon. At the Moment on my SD, I'm using Avon
Regards,
Paul.
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Post by wazzbo on Dec 28, 2015 20:20:06 GMT
3: I have Metzelers on my 400 at the minute tubeless, but with a tube in them, as I don`t think the tube type are available now.
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Post by paulsd1 on Dec 28, 2015 20:32:26 GMT
No; 7
Try Feked.com
Do a good job.
Paul.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2015 20:55:35 GMT
Aim for Hi Level if you can on the silencers.
Echo Wazzbo on the tyres if tubeless.....but if not and they need to be tube type.... go for the Dunlop TT (retro pattern).......by the sounds of it you are going to need deep pockets and deep arms to match....why? Because you mentioned the 'original' word.
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Post by wazzbo on Dec 28, 2015 20:59:42 GMT
Where are you getting Hi Level ones from Nick?
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Post by wazzbo on Dec 28, 2015 21:04:49 GMT
Aim for Hi Level if you can on the silencers. Echo Wazzbo on the tyres if tubeless.....but if not and they need to be tube type.... go for the Dunlop TT (retro pattern).......by the sounds of it you are going to need deep pockets and deep hands to match....why? Because you mentioned the 'original' word. Very very deep pockets...... a grand goes nowhere when seeking the `original` |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2015 21:09:09 GMT
Where are you getting Hi Level ones from Nick? Fleabay Dave.....they are not advertised as such but if you do a little digging it quickly becomes apparent.  |
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