Author Topic: New Member in Calgary Ab. Canada (Read 3213 times)

CalgaryGord · « **on:** November 19, 2015, 12:34:31 PM »

Hey folks just picked up a 1978 CB750K in pretty much stock condition with a bit of service rust but nothing I can't take care of. Im hoping to turn this gem into a cafe racer of sorts. Looking forward to digging into the build , and will do lots of research from you all experience folks on here.

BPellerine · « **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2015, 01:14:02 PM »

welcome from nova scotia Canada!

CalgaryGord · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2015, 02:58:09 PM »

Thanks

754 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2015, 07:18:00 PM »

Hi Gord ..welcome aboard.. What part of Cowtown..? Got a buddy in SW has some sohc bikes., was your bike a police model ?

CalgaryGord · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2015, 08:47:53 PM »

Hey 754
Im in the NE end of the city. I don't think she was a police model? How would i tell?
I actually picked her up today and began he tear down.

Stev-o · « **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2015, 08:55:46 PM »

Welcome from Texas...

754 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 21, 2015, 09:08:18 PM »

The large number of white parts looks like Police stuff.. Not sure if they had anything different in the serial number.
If you have the tank off and its white underneath.. I strongly suspect police bike..

Djfob · « **Reply #7 on:** November 21, 2015, 10:50:21 PM »

Welcome, I'm also in Calgary.

CalgaryGord · « **Reply #8 on:** November 21, 2015, 11:42:27 PM »

Ok cool I will check it out.

CalgaryGord · « **Reply #9 on:** November 21, 2015, 11:43:39 PM »

Quote from: Djfob on November 21, 2015, 10:50:21 PM

Welcome, I'm also in Calgary.

Hey cool another Cowtowner. Any advice on where a fella buys parts around our neck of the woods?

Djfob · « **Reply #10 on:** November 22, 2015, 07:09:23 AM »

Nothing much local at all. Most of my parts are ordered from the U.S but with our dollar being low I've eased back. Recently I've been ordering from canadamotorcycle.ca

CalgaryGord · « **Reply #11 on:** November 22, 2015, 10:31:21 AM »

Quote from: Djfob on November 22, 2015, 07:09:23 AM

Nothing much local at all. Most of my parts are ordered from the U.S but with our dollar being low I've eased back. Recently I've been ordering from canadamotorcycle.ca

Hey thanks for the tip. I did find this site , and looks like they are out of Ontario: http://www.vintagecb750.com
Have you tried them before?

Djfob · « **Reply #12 on:** November 22, 2015, 08:46:46 PM »

I've ordered once or twice, no complaints.

CalgaryGord · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2015, 12:24:37 PM »

Can I ask where a fella can get insurance for a bike this old in Alberta? My current provider wont insure as its too old.

jeremyillingworth · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2015, 04:08:34 PM »

When I lived in Alberta I came across the same thing. I had a flawless, accident free record but one year I went to renew my insurance and was told that vehicles over twenty years of age statistically get in more accidents, so they would no longer insure a driver with an accident free record because my vehicle hit an arbitrary milestone. I changed providers after that but do not recall who I went with.

Djfob · « **Reply #15 on:** November 23, 2015, 09:15:34 PM »

Get in contact with touchstone insurance

CalgaryGord · « **Reply #16 on:** November 23, 2015, 09:18:57 PM »

Quote from: Djfob on November 23, 2015, 09:15:34 PM

Get in contact with touchstone insurance

Touchstone? Ok are they local?
Hey on another note: can i pick your brain about handle bar styles? Im not sure whats the best
clip-ons or a clubman style or a low rise set of bars? What do you have and are they fairly comfortable?
Thanks

754 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 03, 2015, 05:03:26 PM »

Try TSG insurance. #700 1816 Crowchild Trail 403-723-9416
They have have antique class if you have clean license.

firebane · « **Reply #18 on:** December 03, 2015, 05:21:09 PM »

Geez this thread is full of us Cowtown folks with CBs. We may have to get together sometime when its warm out.

CalgaryGord · « **Reply #19 on:** December 03, 2015, 08:09:39 PM »

Thanks for the tip 754 but I ended up getting insurance from a company called Rogers , cheap too. (160yr).
Now if I can just get this this started. New plugs fresh gas , full charge , she just turns over and wants to start
but just can't get her to go. Tried starter fluid still no go. I think Im tearing down the carbs next.

firebane · « **Reply #20 on:** December 03, 2015, 08:23:59 PM »

Quote from: CalgaryGord on December 03, 2015, 08:09:39 PM

Thanks for the tip 754 but I ended up getting insurance from a company called Rogers , cheap too. (160yr).
Now if I can just get this this started. New plugs fresh gas , full charge , she just turns over and wants to start
but just can't get her to go. Tried starter fluid still no go. I think Im tearing down the carbs next.

I'd be looking at spark before fuel if it won't start on starting fluid. Probably time to check as well as your points.

CalgaryGord · « **Reply #21 on:** December 03, 2015, 08:53:14 PM »

Check the number 4cyl. and there was definitely spark, I will keep trouble shooting for sure. Its nice to have some local fellas to chat with for sure as this a way new deal for me. Never owned an oldie before. So Im relying on your experience guys, and yeah for sure would like to meet up with some of the local Cb'rs sometime, maybe sooner than later if I can figure out this starting issue.

754 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 03, 2015, 09:29:04 PM »

Try to get new plugs ..old plugs on these that even look like decent spark ..can cause fits starting them
Moreso in this weather.. D8ES or D8EA I think..
I see you got that.. Clean the point with file and paper if rough then take a plug put it on 1 or 4. Open the 1/4 points THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS with the starting fluid..move it out doors backfire is emminent.. Then pull a 2or 3 lead and try same... Thats how i check spark.
Try with plugs in if you like but take it outside..can be as loud as a gunshot..not kidding.. Not always , but when i didnt expect I think i fell off the stepstool..scared the piss outa me.

CalgaryGord · « **Reply #23 on:** December 04, 2015, 06:18:42 AM »

Yep put new plugs, and fresh oil , fresh gas, havent looked at the points and to be honest not sure where they even are yet. Im guessing behind one of the covers on the engine. I will check the manual. So I drained the float bowls last night wow the fluid in there was in really bad shape. All but one would drain, so more investigating is needed here I think.

firebane · « **Reply #24 on:** December 04, 2015, 07:15:12 AM »

Quote from: CalgaryGord on December 04, 2015, 06:18:42 AM

Yep put new plugs, and fresh oil , fresh gas, havent looked at the points and to be honest not sure where they even are yet. Im guessing behind one of the covers on the engine. I will check the manual. So I drained the float bowls last night wow the fluid in there was in really bad shape. All but one would drain, so more investigating is needed here I think.

Fuel float is critical and a quick way to check for spark... Pull a plug stick it in a wire and touch to a metal surface and try to start without starting. You should see a spark.

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Author Topic: New Member in Calgary Ab. Canada (Read 3213 times)