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widow-me-1
 Post subject: Early 70 H1 survivor
PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2016 12:02 pm 
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Washed and Waxed, added a few nuts and bolts, replaced the missing kicker, a motor rebuild, and she's ready to fly! I did what was suggested and kept everything as original as possible. No paint was used and after removing 30 years of dirt film from on the tank and seat they almost look brand new. I'm still trying to dial in the carbs it kind of bogs at first but kicks in shortly after. First time riding a 500 and it's a blast. :thumbup:
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husson73
 Post subject: Re: Early 70 H1 survivor
PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2016 1:11 pm 
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nice one my favorite color of all h1 but my first K triple was a 69 H1 so still own a 69 (an other yet) 8-) and not a 70 :mrgreen:
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Stev-o
 Post subject: Re: Early 70 H1 survivor
PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2016 1:32 pm 

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Looks great! [Well except that mirror...] Nice job

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Zambia
 Post subject: Re: Early 70 H1 survivor
PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2016 1:33 pm 
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Fantastic!!
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GUTS
 Post subject: Re: Early 70 H1 survivor
PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2016 1:46 pm 

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It's amazing what a little tedious work will do, that looks great! What do you think of the power compared to your H2? I was always disappointed in how they ran when I rode them, but I cut my teeth on an H2A.

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widow-me-1
 Post subject: Re: Early 70 H1 survivor
PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2016 2:08 pm 
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The mirror was on the bike when I bought it and wasn't sure if that's how this model came equipped. Did 69-70 H1's come with a mirror? If this is not correct it will be removed by 5pm tonight :thumbup:
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RODH2
 Post subject: Re: Early 70 H1 survivor
PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2016 9:01 pm 
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What is the history of those tyres, they look like originals? Wouldn't do too much peg scraping if they are the shoes it wore in '70.......! :think:

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67lotus49
 Post subject: Re: Early 70 H1 survivor
PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2016 9:08 pm 
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Looks great Rodney. Where was the last picture in the snow taken? I know it doesn't snow in Riverside. Hope to see you next Sunday
at Hansen's Dam 2-stroke show.
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widow-me-1
 Post subject: Re: Early 70 H1 survivor
PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2016 2:10 am 
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The picture in the snow was taken by the guy selling this H1 on ebay a few months ago. It was such a nice survivor and in the color I was looking for so I grabbed it. Vin# showing as one of the first 20? or so 70 H1's made. Has stock Bridge Port cylinders and window carbs. Had been in a garage for over 30 years. Ebay item No. 252284309776
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husson73
 Post subject: Re: Early 70 H1 survivor
PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2016 3:33 am 
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the first 70 H1s made have been built on 1969 september :D
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