Guys, I'm a little lost here. My bike is a '74 K4 model and I'm not sure where/how the alternator and starter cable gets routed. The cover I have on my bike has a notch in the chain cover (item 1 with the notch in the corner - 1st pic from a 1976 fiche). I assumed this would be an exit for the cables before they made their way up to the harness and starter terminal. But, after spending an hour or so looking through all of the pieces I took off 3 months ago, I did not find any rubber grommet or piece to fit that corner. In the factory manual I see where the cable and wiring come up through that hole without any rubber grommets used. I also have Mike Duckworth's CB750 history hardback and it shows a 1971 with this notch and no use of grommets. The microfiche for 1974 K4's (item # 1 in pic # 2) does not have this notch. What gives? Where and how does the wire and cable get up to the harness and what is correct for the 1974? I've purchased a cover on EBay (not here yet) for the 1974 that should be without the notch, but I'm confused as to how the wires get up if the notch is not there. Can someone shed light, or better post a pic?
This is from a 9,000 mile bike that still had it's original chain, sprockets, and tires. I'm almost sure the cover would never have been removed. I'm reasonably sure of this since the lock tabs on the rear sprocket were factory installed as was the front sprocket lock tab. Kaw was notorious for mixing parts and years, especially on the H1's. I think Mr Honda may have done some of his own mixing of model year parts. ??
Help is really, really needed and appreciated.
Thanks guys,
Gordon
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