With a break in our racing calendar over the summer months, the Two Daves found other activities to keep themselves busy - but naturally, they still involved bikes! It was decided that restoration projects were a good way to pass the time :-)
For Dave Snr, the project involved his 1978 Honda CB750 F1, which he has owned for 20+ years.
For Dave Snr, the project involved his 1978 Honda CB750 F1, which he has owned for 20+ years.
Heading off to the MOT station (it passed!)
The Honda CB750 F1 was a regular runner until Dave Snr went working in USA, so it was put into storage (thanks to Steven Doyle) until Dave Snr returned many years later. The CB750 F1 is now in a roadworthy state (thanks to a full service, new chain and new carb rubbers) and has a full MOT certificate, so is now infrequently buzzing around the back roads of Cheshire.
Parts being stripped in the background
But... With this being a project there are plans for improvement!
A twin disc brake conversion is at the top of the list, which will be achieved by swapping the entire front end to a CB750 F2 version. A change to ComStar wheels, the fitment of some flat handlebars and a restyling exercise will (probably) give the CB750 F1 more of a café racer look. It might even be given a "Two Daves Racing" style paintjob...
For Dave Jnr, it's another sentimental journey to the past - with a replica of the paddock bike we had in the late 1990s - a 1989 Yamaha CG50 Jog.
A twin disc brake conversion is at the top of the list, which will be achieved by swapping the entire front end to a CB750 F2 version. A change to ComStar wheels, the fitment of some flat handlebars and a restyling exercise will (probably) give the CB750 F1 more of a café racer look. It might even be given a "Two Daves Racing" style paintjob...
For Dave Jnr, it's another sentimental journey to the past - with a replica of the paddock bike we had in the late 1990s - a 1989 Yamaha CG50 Jog.
The same age as Taylor Swift but much better looking
With only 3 previous owners, 3266 miles on the clock and a colour scheme that is identical to our old paddock bike, it was too hard to resist this slice of nostalgia.
When the bike arrived, it was in a great overall condition for a 26 year old moped/scooter and even came with a full MOT.
Dave Jnr has decided to renovate the parts that are letting the bike down - mainly the rear racking and wheels. But with new parts no longer available for this model, we are keeping an eye out for New Old Stock (NOS) parts to help with this quest.
We'll make sure to provide an update of the progress of both bikes (when we have any to show!) :-)
When the bike arrived, it was in a great overall condition for a 26 year old moped/scooter and even came with a full MOT.
Dave Jnr has decided to renovate the parts that are letting the bike down - mainly the rear racking and wheels. But with new parts no longer available for this model, we are keeping an eye out for New Old Stock (NOS) parts to help with this quest.
We'll make sure to provide an update of the progress of both bikes (when we have any to show!) :-)
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