Lee Chambers Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Hi all, here are the final photos of the mighty Honda 6, a fairly straight forward build apart from the exhaust system which needed lots of test fitting and even then, I had to cut 3mm off each side of the lower collectors to get the foot peg hangers to line up correctly. I had run out of Molotow chrome on Wednesday, placed an order that afternoon and it arrived on Thursday morning. So, I could add the final coat of liquid chrome to the down pipes and collectors. I also added some silver solder to the seat to replicate the chrome trims and made up a few brake pipe brackets. I decided to leave the kit high handle bars and not try to lower them, as it wouldn't have been a straight forward job due to the fact that they are a cast alloy item on the original bike and the casting would be tricky to replicate. I think the throttles cables are a smidge too large diameter, but I had nothing smaller that looked any better, so I will leave them for now. Finally I've added some photos of the real bike that I restored last year for your comparison. I hope you enjoy looking at this 70's muscle bike, another one to add to my growing collection. 21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Goodness me, that looks so realistic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Superb. What a cracking paint job.👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigeG Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Which one is the full size bike ?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Great paint finishes on everything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Superb 👍 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I like the model, lovely............... but the real thing.... WOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 9 hours ago, PLC1966 said: I like the model, lovely............... but the real thing.... WOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW The real bike was a neglected rust bucket when it came to me, good job the new owner had deep pockets and equally long arms to reach into them.! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 One of the most beautiful bikes ever made, very nicely modelled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 I have to say that pretty much every bike I've seen done on here looks superb, but this one is right up with the best of them 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyoung666 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Stunning !!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Superb model, very realistic. Bravo on a job well done. That applies to the model AND the real thing. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingSlug Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Nice job..one thing about all these kits is the hoses..they never look right. I'm trying to come up with a better way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 5 hours ago, KingSlug said: Nice job..one thing about all these kits is the hoses..they never look right. I'm trying to come up with a better way... Thanks, I have to agree the hoses drive me mad ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Oh yes what a nice build, looking fantastic Marco F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Looks superb, difficult to tell the model from the real thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 How did I miss this? Incredible. So impressed by the real one too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryedale Wolf Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) Thats a lovely job. What kit is it?? I remember when the CBX came out. I was about 14 but already a subscriber to Which Bike. Current ride is a Triumph Bonneville America. I take it you've seen Alan Millyard's Kawasaki version? Edited November 29, 2021 by Ryedale Wolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 10 hours ago, Ryedale Wolf said: Thats a lovely job. What kit is it?? I remember when the CBX came out. I was about 14 but already a subscriber to Which Bike. Current ride is a Triumph Bonneville America. I take it you've seen Alan Millyard's Kawasaki version? Thanks, It's an old Yodel kit, long out of production, Japanese manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beany Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Superb build Lee. I really envy you with that kit - the only one I have managed to track down in recent years is the Yodel touring version of the CBX and that cost me a small version. Your restoration of the real McCoy looks stunning. I only ever rode a 250cc Super Dream (on L Plates!) myself before switching to four wheels (on SWIMBOs insistence) so can barely imagine what it must feel like to ride a 1000cc bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 5 hours ago, beany said: Superb build Lee. I really envy you with that kit - the only one I have managed to track down in recent years is the Yodel touring version of the CBX and that cost me a small version. Your restoration of the real McCoy looks stunning. I only ever rode a 250cc Super Dream (on L Plates!) myself before switching to four wheels (on SWIMBOs insistence) so can barely imagine what it must feel like to ride a 1000cc bike. Thanks ! I remember stepping up from my Yamaha FS1E to an RD200DX, that thing took my breath away when it hit the powerband ! LOL, those were the days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 That is a fantastic model Lee but the real thing is absolutely gorgeous! Giving some serious thought to throwing my leg over a Royal Enfield 650, most of the looks of a old/retro bike with modern engineering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 hour ago, rockpopandchips said: That is a fantastic model Lee but the real thing is absolutely gorgeous! Giving some serious thought to throwing my leg over a Royal Enfield 650, most of the looks of a old/retro bike with modern engineering. Thanks, have you seen the new BSA Gold Star? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 54 minutes ago, Lee Chambers said: Thanks, have you seen the new BSA Gold Star? I have and it looks stunning, apart from the massive radiator and oversize header but still one of the reasons I haven't rushed on the RE. My last new bike was an XT660 so the single doesn't bother me to much, if they get balance and frame right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 hours ago, rockpopandchips said: I have and it looks stunning, apart from the massive radiator and oversize header but still one of the reasons I haven't rushed on the RE. My last new bike was an XT660 so the single doesn't bother me to much, if they get balance and frame right. The rad is not that noticeable head on, I am sure the aftermarket boys will be improving the looks of all the iffy looking bits that are on it at the moment. If it's got a nice relaxed torque curve it should be a winner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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