Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Chris Rushton, CB750 owner

Owner of the two CB750 fours featured, Chris Rushton, 58, a retired engineering consultant from Nottinghamshire, is a stalwart of the ‘Sand Cast Only Club’ and an expert on the very early 750cc Hondas.

He’s been riding bikes since 1976 and has a liking for Honda fours in general, ranging from a CB350 Four, a CB400F, a CB500 Four, ‘sand-cast’ 750 fours, and up to a

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