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Offline Guzziman

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New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« on: May 01, 2016, 09:44:14 AM »
Hello to all, I just found this very original one owner Antares Red 1976 CB750F1 that was well stored inside but needs some TLC.  13000 miles. Only real issue is that the front brake sticks, the rear brake doesn't work at all, side covers cracked(one missing) and original exhaust replaced with Drag specialty side pipes. I found an original exhaust, no rust but needs chroming. Yellow torque paint still showing all over the bike after 40 Years!


Excited to find this great vintage and powerful machine. 
Bike had pod filters with Drag Specialties exhaust, must have been jetted right cuz its running a bit sluggish with the original airbox back on.  Bike shifts well, sounds neat, but I think I will unload the side pipes and would love to find an RC Engineering period 4/1 or similar.  Plans also include switching bars and cables to Euro spec that matches the spirit off this machine.

Welcome to any input on bringing this machine back into check.

Thanks Everyone,
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Offline MD

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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2016, 06:23:24 PM »
Hello from Northern Minnesota.

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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2016, 06:25:13 AM »
Howdy! Welcome!

Show us some pics! :)
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2016, 06:45:06 AM »
Welcome.  Front caliper prolly just needs a good cleaning and a new seal[$10]

I have a RC exhaust up in the rafters!
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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2016, 06:51:28 AM »
Welcome.
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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2016, 10:30:42 AM »
Thanks all. I did post two pics can you see them? I'm in Michigan in the northern belt where motorcycles only get used part of the year then show up with low mileage 40 years later!
Thanks for tip on front brake. The back brake has zero resistance on the pedal. Maybe there is no fluid at all in there?

Looking forward to riding in June!
Cheers!
Added another pic from the trek home
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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2016, 10:37:06 AM »
Gauges from my numbers matching 1976 F1 built in June 1975

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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2016, 11:03:38 AM »
Nice! Looks pretty clean!
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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2016, 01:36:10 PM »
Hey Stev-0 just found reference numbers for all RC exhausts.
Hopefully you will see RC10??.  If it's not too difficult to get at would love to see pic
Of it Chrome or Black.
Thanks!
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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2016, 02:32:59 PM »
Quote from: Guzziman on May 03, 2016, 01:36:10 PM
Hey Stev-0 just found reference numbers for all RC exhausts.
Hopefully you will see RC10??.  If it's not too difficult to get at would love to see pic
Of it Chrome or Black.
Thanks!

It's chrome, I dont know model numbers. It's at my storage, I'll snap a pic next time I'm over there.
Really dont want to sell, plan using it one day.

BTW - no, cannot see first two pics in your first post.
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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2016, 10:17:01 PM »
Adding pic that didn't come through originally.  Interested in seeing pic of your RC engineering chrome header Steve0. Thanks.
Checked carbs and it looks like I have 064A carbs that are not listed anywhere.  Wonder what original specs were. I have a very early 1976 built in June 1975. Thanks all.
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Offline Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er

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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2016, 10:36:34 PM »
What specs do you want?
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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2016, 07:12:06 AM »
Regarding carbs, Hondaman says: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=144577.0
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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2016, 08:29:49 AM »
Thanks for the link which indicates much finer tuning of idle jet mixture.  I was hoping to find specs for pilot, main jets, jet needle and how many turns out for the idle air screw which apparrntly has s much finer thread. Should require more turns out from seated than a 1975 model me thinks
Thanks

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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2016, 09:13:15 AM »
Manual (750F supplement)  says 105 main, 40 slow, air screw 1 3/8 turns (although it also says 1 1/8 right below that), float 26mm.

Shop manual available here: http://www.honda4fun.com/materiale-documentazione-tecnica/shop-manual
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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2016, 09:30:52 AM »
75F and 76F are the same. I will be home late next week and could do a little research for you. PM if interested. I am a one owner.

Clip in middle position  is stock.
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Re: New 1976 CB750F1 owner
« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2016, 06:19:27 PM »
Thanks all I forgot to ask about float height. I am
Missing the owners manual so I appreciate all input.

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