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Hi. Wondering if any of you guys knows what sort of material is used to make the thin shield that fits between the spring and the front fork leg on the later type forks. Looks to be a thick paper but surely not?. Is it to stop noise or reduce wear? Thanks. Ian

I used the plastic ones from Wemoto. See their description below.
Ignition Coil Cap Set to fit 713788 713790 713791 713793
They work fine. Didn't want to spend a lifetime looking for the original metal ones.....

Hi Guys. This one has me beat. I have just returned one of our CB72's to roadworthy condition and discovered the speedo (old type opposite working needles) wouldnt work. It's been layed up since 1978. On close inspection the speedo will work correctly when I turn the cable opposite way to the speedo...

Hi Guys, wondering if any of you have tips on getting engine cases, heads and barrels show condition clean. Looking to do this in the home workshop not pay specialist. Also whats best for repainting outer casings similar to original (rather than polishing) Specialist job or home workshop ?
Thanks Ian

Thanks for looking guys. A stone ? Ahhh yes an old english measurement !!!!! 14lbs in 1 stone.
At the time I weighed 10 stone !!!!!! 140 lbs (Converted to 'new' metric = 63 kilo.) . Once again thanks for your interest...Ian

Hi Guys...Well you asked for it... and I've managed to do it !!!!!! The old cine footage has been transfered to digital and I've posted it on google video. Follow the link and see me on the CB72 hillclimber. (Couple of stone lighter too !!!!! but it was a few years ago.) The music I'm afraid you'll ...

Hi Piecutter What an interesting thought, to be honest cant remember....I know I have cine of the bike without blower. I shall get the old film out and have a look. Guess I'll have to find out how to convert cine to digital then.... (Worth doing before it deteriates too bad anway) . Can this forum s...