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Offline sethhppeterson

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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #125 on: February 07, 2014, 10:11:48 AM »
 Keep chipping away, looks good!  :)
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Offline apetersonboy

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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #126 on: February 16, 2014, 01:46:24 PM »

Quote from: Jonny0865 on February 05, 2014, 10:10:36 PM
Apetersonboy could you take a close up of your engine number. I can't figure out my year and yours looks like it is in the same location (perpendicular to the starter instead of parallel). Mine isn't painted black though. Thanks



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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #127 on: February 16, 2014, 05:31:07 PM »
That is troubling. My engine number is mounted the same location as yours and the only ones I've seen that from are mine and yours. I've been told I have a 78 k but I'm not 100%. Are there any other engine identifiers?
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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #128 on: February 16, 2014, 05:47:41 PM »
Well I know that the F bikes engines were black, so I'm pretty much 100% mines an F engine. I don't think some one painted it. Are you trying to figure out what engine yours is or what?
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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #129 on: February 16, 2014, 06:32:16 PM »
F2 engine numbers commenced 2600004 so looks like yours is a 78. Maybe its an F3??
My F2 is 2615831 and plated 5/78.
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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #130 on: February 16, 2014, 08:51:26 PM »
Yes I'm trying to find the exact model because I guess my numbers overlap. Mine was not painted black and the number on the head is 392 and this is what the pistons look like
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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #131 on: February 16, 2014, 08:53:58 PM »
I'm sorry Jonny but I'm pretty unfamiliar with differentiating between models of these bikes other than the big obvious things like if it has comstars wheels or not. Sorry I can't help you more.
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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #132 on: February 16, 2014, 11:03:25 PM »
I had a look at CMSNL and it confirms your engine as 78 F2, US export engine number 3100002 >

Carbs should be PD41B.



http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb750f-750-super-sport-1978-usa_model7240/partslist/SERIAL.html#results

However, that piston is F1, has the F1 392 model code on it. F2 were 410.  The F1 has 392 cast in the head. So, perhaps yours has had a top end swap by a PO?
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1972 CB350F
1961 C100 Cub
1962 C100 Cub
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1963 C92
1964 C95
Suzuki
1963 M15D 50cc
1961 250TA Colleda
1961 250TA Colleda x 2 primed ready for paint and assembly
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1978 DT125E
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1978 DT250G
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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #133 on: February 17, 2014, 04:55:12 AM »
I think it's all original. The motor came by itself off eBay. I think Honda used 1976 F and then with an over flow of the F motor they Began to use them for the 1978 K. If anyone can confirm this that would reassure me. I know it's an F head but there's nothing out there that'll give me the exact differences.
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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #134 on: February 17, 2014, 02:55:32 PM »
The 78 K also had the 392 F head.
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Honda
1976 CB750F1
1978 CB750F2
1972 CB350F
1961 C100 Cub
1962 C100 Cub
1959 C76
1963 C92
1964 C95
Suzuki
1963 M15D 50cc
1961 250TA Colleda
1961 250TA Colleda x 2 primed ready for paint and assembly
Yamaha
1977 DT175E x 2
1978 DT125E
1979 DT125F
1976 DT250E
1978 DT250G
1984 FJ1100
1990 FJ1200

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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #135 on: February 17, 2014, 04:32:05 PM »
My headlight is assembled and on now!


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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #136 on: February 17, 2014, 04:32:14 PM »
My headlight is assembled and on now!


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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #137 on: February 17, 2014, 05:58:07 PM »
Jonny, check yer PM's. Hijack avoidance.
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As of today 3/13/2012 my original owner 75 CB750F has made it through 3 wives, er EX-wives. Free at last.  ;-)

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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #138 on: February 17, 2014, 08:03:22 PM »
Apetersonboy I'm sorry for high jacking. The bike is bad ass and it's gonna turn out great! I can't wait to see it finished and complete
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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #139 on: February 17, 2014, 08:04:15 PM »
It's all good Jonny. Thanks
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Re: 1978 CB 750F Close to starting up!
« Reply #140 on: February 18, 2014, 06:53:26 PM »
IT LIVES!!! Except for cutting out at idle when you open the throttle wide open, it runs like a champ! My neighbor came over and he had it running within a minute of just playing with the choke and air idle.




To-Do List
-See if rear master cylinder is shot or not, if so, replace with GL 1100 MC
-Banjo bolts for all three calipers with washers
-Bleed brakes
-Tape up wires, and tidy up the battery box
-Buy a battery
-Wash out tank with gas
-Acquire inspection approval from sheriff (I have no title).
-Plate, Insure
-Ride like a raped ape


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Re: 1978 CB 750F RUNS!
« Reply #141 on: February 18, 2014, 08:41:35 PM »
What kind of exhaust do you have on it. I have the same year bike and am running a open Kerker on it. Your's look like a Kerker as well but can't really tell from the pictures.
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Re: 1978 CB 750F RUNS!
« Reply #142 on: February 18, 2014, 09:05:16 PM »
How does a raped ape ride a bike anyway, lol

Project 1 CB750 - http//forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=126864

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Re: 1978 CB 750F RUNS!
« Reply #143 on: February 19, 2014, 05:16:06 AM »

Quote from: Xxthegonzxx on February 18, 2014, 08:41:35 PM
What kind of exhaust do you have on it. I have the same year bike and am running a open Kerker on it. Your's look like a Kerker as well but can't really tell from the pictures.

I am not for sure. Know of any way to  identify it?


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Re: 1978 CB 750F RUNS!
« Reply #144 on: February 19, 2014, 05:16:28 AM »

Quote from: timbo750 on February 18, 2014, 09:05:16 PM
How does a raped ape ride a bike anyway, lol

Project 1 CB750 - http//forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=126864

Just a guess, but fast and loud.


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Re: 1978 CB 750F RUNS!
« Reply #145 on: February 19, 2014, 03:36:44 PM »
Quote from: apetersonboy on February 19, 2014, 05:16:06 AM

Quote from: Xxthegonzxx on February 18, 2014, 08:41:35 PM
What kind of exhaust do you have on it. I have the same year bike and am running a open Kerker on it. Your's look like a Kerker as well but can't really tell from the pictures.

I am not for sure. Know of any way to  identify it?


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You should see something stamped on the collector part of the exhaust. "The part number for the complete system for both models (69 through 78 K models and the 75 through 78 F models.) is 128-30748 The head pipe should have the number 5465 stamped on it." -Taken from another post on this site. Should be the same for your exhaust.
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Re: 1978 CB 750F RUNS!
« Reply #146 on: February 20, 2014, 07:42:34 PM »
Today was a good day. Made a license plate mount, , tiddyed up my wiring, mounted my horn, modified inner fender to mount with my frame mod.

Also I order a gsxr rear master cylinder, slingshot brake hoses, banjo bolts and crush washers, and fuel petcock.

Also bought some perforated steel and other supplies for some side covers that are sometime soon to come...

Tomorrow I will be working on my gas tank paint and design. Keeping it a secret so it will e a surprise when it's done. Think you guys will dig it. Bike as it sits now.



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Re: 1978 CB 750F RUNS!
« Reply #147 on: February 20, 2014, 07:43:33 PM »

Quote from: Xxthegonzxx on February 19, 2014, 03:36:44 PM
Quote from: apetersonboy on February 19, 2014, 05:16:06 AM

Quote from: Xxthegonzxx on February 18, 2014, 08:41:35 PM
What kind of exhaust do you have on it. I have the same year bike and am running a open Kerker on it. Your's look like a Kerker as well but can't really tell from the pictures.

I am not for sure. Know of any way to  identify it?


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You should see something stamped on the collector part of the exhaust. "The part number for the complete system for both models (69 through 78 K models and the 75 through 78 F models.) is 128-30748 The head pipe should have the number 5465 stamped on it." -Taken from another post on this site. Should be the same for your exhaust.

Sorry forgot to check that out today. Will try to remember tomorrow!


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Re: 1978 CB 750F RUNS!
« Reply #148 on: February 24, 2014, 07:38:27 PM »
I was running it tonight and a couple things happened that I'm curious about.

After the engine has been running, whether it be for 10 seconds or a couple minutes, when it turns off, I can hear a squirting noise coming from the head of the engine. Is this residual oil pressure squirting oil into the head, or is the oil flowing out of the head back down?

And also, when it was running, I would engage the choke a bit, maybe half a pull or so, it would back fire sending a blue flame out the exhaust. Open header I should say. Is this just because when it's on choke it is putting more fuel into the engine and it's just not getting burnt?
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Re: 1978 CB 750F RUNS!
« Reply #149 on: February 24, 2014, 07:40:26 PM »
Also, there was something dripping from where the header meets up with the muffler. I thought it was oil leaking from the lines dripping down onto the exhaust, but turns out it was liquid coming from INSIDE the exhaust! I smelled it and there isn't any pungentness to it. Also, when I took the muffler off so it was just the open header, smoke came out when the engine was off. It didn't smell like anything was burning. Is this just condensation?
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