Author Topic: 1971 honda cb 750 project / Update problem changing oil (Read 78548 times)

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #200 on:** February 28, 2013, 09:07:37 AM »

Yes he seems to be a nice guy. The proble is It holds up my build. I`m not very patient waiting for something I want.lol.......Gary

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #201 on:** March 04, 2013, 08:40:04 AM »

Well I got my replacement fender today and as I was afraid its not as nice as the 1977 he sent in error. Its fairly clean, very little rust but has some damage around the tail lamp and at the bottome edge. It wont show a lot witht the tag mounted and will have to do until I can afford a NOS.........Gary

iron_worker · « **Reply #202 on:** March 04, 2013, 10:58:08 AM »

The only person who will notice is you. lol

But I'm the exact same way.

IW

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #203 on:** March 04, 2013, 11:08:19 AM »

Your right IW but I`m the one that really matters.lol.....Gary

edhaeuser · « **Reply #204 on:** March 04, 2013, 11:32:32 AM »

Same here! Once everything else is really nice, I really notice those things. I have to deal with that on my bike too. But, like you, money comes into play. Good thing is is that most people won't notice or care.

Ed

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #205 on:** March 07, 2013, 12:13:29 PM »

Been doing a few small things while I`m waiting on parts. I`ve ordered rear brakes shoes, mirrors, and a new seat strap with buckles. Carbs should be back from Digger in a couple of weeks. Today I cleaned and installed the correct K1 fender and tail light and put a new sleeve on the wires. The images make the fender look better than it actually is. I can see some NOS stuff in the future but for now I`m wanting to make it rideable.........Gary

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #206 on:** March 08, 2013, 02:54:52 PM »

Brake shoes came in today. If I didnt have a bass tournament tommorow I would reassemble my rear wheel. But Just maybe i can win the dang thing and use the prize money to buy more shiny new stuff...........Gary

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #207 on:** March 08, 2013, 04:32:35 PM »

love new parts! I just got in two packages from honda......I forgot to annotate what the parts were for as I was ordering them, so now I am reverse part looking up about 50+ pieces....
good luck tomorrow Gary!

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #208 on:** March 11, 2013, 07:11:46 AM »

Dang missed first place by three ounces. Unfortunatly this tournament was winner take all. Oh well just have to keep plugging along.........Gary

Stev-o · « **Reply #209 on:** March 11, 2013, 07:19:38 AM »

Was it a bass?

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #210 on:** March 11, 2013, 09:27:43 AM »

Yes............

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #211 on:** March 12, 2013, 07:47:23 AM »

I ordered my seat strap and buckles from the link that steveo gave me. They came in today and I was pleasently surprised. The buckles look great the strap has some lumps in it that I believe will come out when installed. Overall their 100% better than what I had. Desperatly need all four carb drain screws if anyone has any or knows someone please let me know...........Gary

Stev-o · « **Reply #212 on:** March 12, 2013, 04:07:07 PM »

PM your address and I'll send you the bowl drain screws N/C....

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #213 on:** March 12, 2013, 08:01:03 PM »

Dude, You are da man!!! Margaritas on me. pm sent...........Gary

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #214 on:** March 13, 2013, 06:19:16 AM »

Well it turns out that Stevo`s drain screws were from a K5 and wont work so the search goes on........Gary

iron_worker · « **Reply #215 on:** March 13, 2013, 07:49:12 AM »

That's silly that there is even a difference. lol

Probably not helpful but some sandcast drain screws:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CB750K0-Carburetor-Float-Bowl-Drain-Screw-Set-Carb-750-1969-1970-Sandcast-/221197602861?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item338067902d&vxp=mtr

$$$

IW

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #216 on:** March 13, 2013, 08:27:28 AM »

Thanks IW, I `ve already saw those he also sells them individually but its quite a lot of cash.lol If it comes down to it I may not have a choice..........Gary

ekpent · « **Reply #217 on:** March 13, 2013, 03:52:50 PM »

Quote from: Garystratos201 on March 13, 2013, 06:19:16 AM

Well it turns out that Stevo`s drain screws were from a K5 and wont work so the search goes on........Gary

Curious as to what was the difference in the drain screws. Never compared them yet just assumed they would be the same. Guess I need to dig around the parts and compare sometime ?

Stev-o · « **Reply #218 on:** March 13, 2013, 05:41:19 PM »

Hey Eric - I had no idea there were differences either. The early screws have a small head and use a washer. Later ones an oring, look at the link below.

Sorry Gary, at least you only need two, just buy em new for $10.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=118876.msg1345164#new

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #219 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:38:53 AM »

Stevo couldnt find them for $10 but did get two from JT marks on ebay $29.40 including shipping. Ouch that hurt. But it is what it is.........Gary

iron_worker · « **Reply #220 on:** March 14, 2013, 08:18:13 AM »

Those are the types of parst where I wish I had a mini lathe. You could turn out a part like that so easily and probably make all four for a couple bucks in material.

Oh well.

IW

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #221 on:** March 14, 2013, 09:29:25 AM »

I had thought about driving a stick in the hole just to plug it up.lol......Gary

Garystratos201 · « **Reply #222 on:** March 15, 2013, 06:53:03 AM »

Finally found the time to put together my new seat strap from Z1. All in all it was really easy. I did find a metal brkt inside my old strap that went through the buckle that didnt come with the strap kit. I managed to wire brush it the best I could and primed it with an etching primer and sprayed a lite coat of gloss black on it. Man it was a rusty booger. My carbs have been diggerized and should be here tommorow. My list is getting shorter but still have a few things I`m gonna need.

My list;

new tires frt and rear
Tubes and liners
Front rubber brake lines
rear brake switch and spring
frt headlite ring and bulb

iron_worker · « **Reply #223 on:** March 15, 2013, 07:11:02 AM »

Seat is lookin sharp.

IW

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #224 on:** March 15, 2013, 08:46:52 AM »

yes, very nice looking. that may be the very last thing I purchase as I have to get a whole one. looks very good Gary!

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