Topic: 1974 Honda 750 froze solid in 4 months of sitting/ Now 35 years later!

[Kris]

couple more

[DH]

A bacchus olive green k3. I envy you sir. My very first 750 was that color. Take extra care when/if you ever have to remove those side covers. They're practically priceless, and very possibly brittle.
Good luck with that one. It'll be a beauty when your done.

[ekpent]

It will be fun to see this one done. What we all hope to find in a barn, sure it is very unmolested. But you are making me nervous seeing that tank teeter on that cardboard box---don't let it fall   

[Kris]

It will be fun to see this one done. What we all hope to find in a barn, sure it is very unmolested. But you are making me nervous seeing that tank teeter on that cardboard box---don't let it fall   

Ha, didnt realize the value of some of the parts I guess.  Quick look on ebay changed that.   

I know that the front brakes are froze tight.
List of parts I will need keep growing!

[MCRider]

The front brake issue is usually a plugged fluid return hole in the master cylinder. This is a physical fix, no parts needed.

OF course you'll want to bleed the system, clean the caliper (could be stuck as well. A tap or two with a rubber mallet will work wonders till you can fix it for sure) and the master cylinder.

Now that these bikes are approaching 40+ years old, low mileage is no guarantee of an easy restore. Age does it dirty work as well on the rubber bits especially. Inside the motor and out. Cables, tires, hoses, plastic (side covers get real brittle) etc.

Still a fulfilling endeavor though.

[Kris]

Its running!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will try and get a video and pics.

[Tews19]

Wow that was really quick! Did you hone or change the rings?

[Kris]

Yes, I honed and put new rings etc. No bore just a tear down, unstick and reassemble with new standard parts.

[Tews19]

Nice! I have a stuck K1 im debating if I should do this to now or wait till my other build is done.

[70CB750]

I love happy ends!