Author Topic: New CB owner here!! (Read 2531 times)

Brent C. · « **on:** June 09, 2006, 10:05:45 AM »

Hello guys and gals,

I am a 28yr old Realtor in Chyenne Wyoming with a Beautiful wife and a one year old son.

I just purchased a 78' CB that I plan to customize a bit. I am not new to motorcycles, and have owned many different bikes, from crotch rockets to trials bikes. I have always loved the look of the SOHC Hondas, the styling is timless in my book. I am sick of the Harley attitude and wanted somthing I thought was cool, not what was most popular. So here I am ready to ride and customise!!

Sorry past bikes, Gone but not forgotten.

From the begining.
1981 Montesa Cota 349

1983 Yamaha IT 250

1989 Yamaha Radian 600

1985 honda XR350R

2000 kawasaki ZRX1100

2002 XR 650 R

1998 CBR 900RR

And curently own (wifes) Honda 400 EX fourwheeler.

Gordon · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2006, 10:12:43 AM »

Welcome!

So we know what bikes you used to have, but you haven't told us what sohc4 you just bought.

78 k550 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2006, 10:16:52 AM »

Welcome to the board,
550/750 what you running.

Paul

Brent C. · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2006, 10:18:44 AM »

Quote from: Gordon on June 09, 2006, 10:12:43 AM

Welcome!

So we know what bikes you used to have, but you haven't told us what sohc4 you just bought.

A 1978 CB 750...sorry my bad.

upperlake04 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 09, 2006, 10:39:47 AM »

you're teasing

A - good ( easy and dependable)
F - better ( excellent and collectible)
K- OK too ( lots of help on these here)

bill440cars · « **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2006, 10:45:37 AM »

Welcome to the site, hope you'll specify which model of the 750 that you got. You'll find a lot of info, help, good guys and, sometimes, sarcasm. Ha! Ha! this is the best place to be with, I believe, the quickest responses to your needs (on the web). Check it out and enjoy. Later on, Bill

Brent C. · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2006, 10:55:27 AM »

Ok...I guess I will fly my newbie flag....I will have figure out which model....let me find a pic so you guys can tell me what it is..

It looks just like this one...Sorry, I am now an UBER-NOOB.

Brent C. · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2006, 11:07:48 AM »

Ok...I think it is the K model?? am I correct?

Gordon · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2006, 11:14:16 AM »

You are correct, Sir!

And don't worry, fresh blood is always welcome.

dusterdude · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2006, 11:19:24 AM »

aw gee,not another k8.welcome my man.

mbrock307 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2006, 11:23:01 AM »

Welcome to the party!

I myself had an 89 Yamaha Radian....great bike, wish I had never sold it..... Have fun on that 750

ElCheapo · « **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2006, 11:43:29 AM »

Quote from: dusterdude on June 09, 2006, 11:19:24 AM

aw gee,not another k8.welcome my man.

Better to start on a slower K8 anyway, just to get you ready for the mighty power of the K2-K5

LOL Welcome and watch out for the Marines in drag and that crazy rambling Spaniard.

sparty · « **Reply #12 on:** June 09, 2006, 12:17:55 PM »

Welcome Brent,

The guys on this forum are fun, plus they know a thing or two about CBs.

sparty

Tim. · « **Reply #13 on:** June 09, 2006, 12:55:33 PM »

Just make sure you use the Search function and check the FAQ before asking what size spark plugs you need for your bike, or you'll be lynched

dusterdude · « **Reply #14 on:** June 09, 2006, 12:58:29 PM »

roflmao

74cb750 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 09, 2006, 01:09:43 PM »

WHAT???!! CB750 sohc's use spark plugs? Man, maybe that's why it wouldn't start.
peace,
michel

byurko · « **Reply #16 on:** June 09, 2006, 01:15:51 PM »

Funny... I just picked up my CB750 K8 as well. Here's the specs: http://www.honda4fun.com/modelli/cb750k8.html

Mine is in pieces right now getting a refresh!!! Welcome to the club!!

Bryan

Brent C. · « **Reply #17 on:** June 09, 2006, 03:04:27 PM »

Thanks guys for the hello guys, I too have a sense of humor, when I remember where I put it..........

And spark plugs?? I bought the one off Honda uber secret 100hp diesel model with the seven speed auto tranny and a blue power band....DUH!

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #18 on:** June 09, 2006, 03:10:52 PM »

Cheyenne, huh?
You missed a nice ride up Trail Ridge Road in RMNP yesterday.

Brent C. · « **Reply #19 on:** June 09, 2006, 03:18:57 PM »

Quote from: RxmanGriff on June 09, 2006, 03:10:52 PM

Cheyenne, huh?
You missed a nice ride up Trail Ridge Road in RMNP yesterday.

Rub it in..........

........

I'll try for the next one though!!

upperlake04 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 09, 2006, 04:25:15 PM »

Brent C. - just a thought - in case you haven't found it yet, there is a link to the service manual for your bike on this site. Home - FAQ page2 - Manuals FAQ - CB750 K0-K7 + K8-F3 Manuals on PDF. I don't know who spent their Saturday scanning them, but thankyou whoever you are

Also, the commercial site http://www.crotchrocket.com/default.asp has diagrams with names and part numbers for every piece on your K.

Quote from: tintin on June 09, 2006, 12:55:33 PM

Just make sure you use the Search function and check the FAQ before asking what size spark plugs you need for your bike, or you'll be lynched

tintin is correct

oil is another one.

Some of the old guys get grumpy when they see those words in a new topic. There are some CB wizards here , mostly high posters, but not always, that can sort through any problem you have, their posts are jewels. ( like Bodis flasher reply today)
The rest of us are mostly full of sh)t and you will have to wade through our posts

Orcinus · « **Reply #21 on:** June 09, 2006, 07:17:08 PM »

Oh thank goodness, for a couple there, I thought we had yet ANOTHER noob with a 78 Supersport! For a limited supply bike it's getting to be real common around here... Anyway, Welcome aboard Brent. This is a great forum although it sometimes gets a tad silly with all the Aussie and Spainard bashing...

ElCheapo · « **Reply #22 on:** June 09, 2006, 07:55:21 PM »

Quote from: 74cb750 on June 09, 2006, 01:09:43 PM

WHAT???!! CB750 sohc's use spark plugs? Man, maybe that's why it wouldn't start.
peace,
michel

They run better when you screw the pickles all the way in.

There are no spark plugs

eldar · « **Reply #23 on:** June 12, 2006, 10:09:37 AM »

WOO HOO ANOTHER!! K8!!!!

Brent, you will see some K8 bashing. It stems from an ugly thing called jealosy!

The K8 is the best looking K as far as I am concerned. Give you a tip, get a couple metal washers for the right side of your front fender and swap out the rubber pieces, or just keep em, and put those washers on there. Then pull off the small back brace. I did that and I makes a huge change in looks. The k8 is a little more difficult in carb tuning since we have press in slow jets and no slots on the main needle to change the position, BUT we have an accel pump that when properly set, works great. Once you have things tuned good, the K8 will keep pace and probably corner better than any of the other stock 750s.

Oh, you can easily fit 110/90-19 tires on the front and 130/90-17 on the back. looks good.

Brent C. · « **Reply #24 on:** June 13, 2006, 01:27:14 PM »

^^^^^^ Thanks for the tips...I agree as well that it is one of the best looking SOHC honda made...but that is just my opionon.

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Author Topic: New CB owner here!! (Read 2531 times)

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upperlake04

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mbrock307

ElCheapo

byurko

Brent C.

Brent C.

upperlake04

ElCheapo

eldar

Brent C.