robbiemcvee Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hello all, i've had quite a few bikes in the past but none supposes this one for the most ugly bike in the world.. The bike does have some history that im trying to find out about - belonging to The Combe Martin Motorcycle Collection at some point in its life – anyone heard of this place? Here it is after i got it home Ive stripped the plastic down to see what the condition is and started looking at starting it.. I've now had it over a year - much to my misses annoyance, i'll be starting a thread for the restoration... hello - i hope i enjoy this ride?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted January 28, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 28, 2013 Great pictures. Some might say ugly but it is "of it's age" It looks clean and not messed with which is always a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Yip not photogenic right enuff. i think Wild foamy [ mod] has 1 of these... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Looks like the turbo is gone so that make it a 650 in turbo body.But a clean bike to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbikerehab Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Pic #3 is my favorite. The bike has really nice visual lines when all of the fairing stripped off. What are your plans for it? There's a sweet Frankenstein cafe cruiser in there somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbikerehab Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Kinda has a HD Sportster look when down to the frame. A bobber would be sharp too. Either way, cool project bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Looks like a great project! ...I favour the first post by oldbikerehab, it would make a NICE cafe cruiser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 28, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 28, 2013 I remember the Combe Martin M/c Collection as I lived in Combe Martin for 5 years. In fact I lived across the road from it more or less Can't remember seeing that there though. to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiemcvee Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks for the welcome, its still got the turbo, its on the other side, ive thought of 2 things for it.. a full restore or a cafe, the 750 tank and seat should fit.. but first to get it running right, ive just had the carbs cleaned locally but there is no fuel coming out the middle bowls, so they need to come off... So what happened to the motorcycle collection, I suspect this was at the back to not frighten people off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 28, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 28, 2013 closed in 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted January 28, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks for the welcome, its still got the turbo, its on the other side, ive thought of 2 things for it.. a full restore or a cafe, the 750 tank and seat should fit.. but first to get it running right, ive just had the carbs cleaned locally but there is no fuel coming out the middle bowls, so they need to come off... So what happened to the motorcycle collection, I suspect this was at the back to not frighten people off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiemcvee Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 turns out the bloke who did the carbs didn't take the fuel bowls out and clean the float valve, so when i pulled it all apart, it was covered in sludge. Anyway, put it all back together and it still wouldn't start. Squirted some carb cleaner down the intake and boom - into life ! So something wrong with the starter mixture i reccon, apparently he set the pilot screw to 1.5 turns, but i suspect hes not done it right? Anyway - be asking for some of my money back tomorrow as he's not done the job that i asked for... While im at it, is wemoto the best place to pick up standard parts like clutch cables etc? cheers all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hi Robbie and welcome to the club, i would highly recommend Wemoto any day, they are spot on and im sure you can get majority of what you need on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiemcvee Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 the carbs are back with the chap now, I had a closer look and the pipe that goes down into the bowl was blocked, so i cleaned them out with a guitar string and have asked if he can clean the ducts in the bowl out and the chokes.. fingers crossed he does it. So now i've started to strip it down for polishing and painting - some say you cant polish a turd, but i'm gunna have a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiemcvee Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 closed in 2002 Be nice to think that this bike has some exotic history, do you know how i might find out.. or should i leave it to my imagination that this was used in the James bond film and will make my fortune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 30, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 30, 2013 the owner was a Mr T C McCulley, long disappeared now! try writing to the dvla for past owners, its a fiver and you have to give a good reason ( for mine I said i was researching the bike as it was being restored) I'd dream on and imagine the bike in that film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky67 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 pardon me but didn't street hawk have one of these in black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiemcvee Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 It started.. for a bit then the fuel pump died.. bugger! Anyone got a thundercat or an R6 old style fuel pump going cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiemcvee Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 I bought a R6 fuel pump and now its running - happy days, now onto the other stuff that needs doing.. in the mean time im on a XJ750 maxim... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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