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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #25 on: October 10, 2018, 07:29:43 PM »
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #26 on: October 11, 2018, 06:45:17 AM »
Looks yummy like BBQ brisket bark!





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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #27 on: October 11, 2018, 07:06:43 AM »
Yum. Not sure where to go from here. I am too cheap. Rebore and go big? Get a new head and stay stock? Pistons seem ok. Just get some new rings and go.
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #28 on: October 11, 2018, 08:16:07 AM »
Quote from: FrankenFrankenstuff on October 11, 2018, 07:06:43 AM
Yum. Not sure where to go from here. I am too cheap. Rebore and go big? Get a new head and stay stock? Pistons seem ok. Just get some new rings and go.
Pull the pistons and mic them for size. If good, clean them really well. Perhaps a rigid hone of the cylinders will get you by, new rings of course. If not, a rebore is in yuor future.

The head can likely be salvaged. Bead blast, mill it flat, lap some valves. As long as the guides are good, it’s pretty much just elbow grease with minor machining to make it right.
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #29 on: October 11, 2018, 02:01:24 PM »
Found an 836 kit on eBay for $79. Pistons and rings. Boring would be another $200. I will try the elbow grease approach first.
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #30 on: October 11, 2018, 03:08:10 PM »
I'd avoid the high cost of boring if possible, you already have a go-fast Kawi.  Hopefully hone and re-ring and salvage the head with a little work as Cal suggested.
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #31 on: October 11, 2018, 03:32:48 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on October 11, 2018, 03:08:10 PM
I'd avoid the high cost of boring if possible, you already have a go-fast Kawi.  Hopefully hone and re-ring and salvage the head with a little work as Cal suggested.

Good advice.  I reliable stocker is good to have in your stable.
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #32 on: October 11, 2018, 03:57:50 PM »
I trust the knowledge base boys.
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #33 on: October 11, 2018, 10:44:19 PM »
Keep in mind you may be able to swap the one sleeve....if you find a tight one..
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #34 on: October 15, 2018, 09:57:31 AM »
The head will likely need guides and seals.............but all else can be 'cleaned up' ;)
The F2-3 header is unique and usually available on ebay.............I have two units that need some repair..........aftermarket can will fit.
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #35 on: September 24, 2019, 02:13:58 PM »
just painted some bits.
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #36 on: September 24, 2019, 02:21:48 PM »
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #37 on: October 09, 2019, 02:19:59 PM »
sorry dude. I will post pics. I have moto adhd
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #38 on: October 09, 2019, 02:28:59 PM »
One day

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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #39 on: October 09, 2019, 02:29:30 PM »
2 day

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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #40 on: October 09, 2019, 02:29:57 PM »
3 day

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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #41 on: October 09, 2019, 02:31:34 PM »
Not painting the whole engine. I want it to remain dirty and worked on. Ridden hard, put away wet....with a fresh top end.

Lipstick on the pig

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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #42 on: October 09, 2019, 03:42:58 PM »
I like the wrinkle...
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #43 on: March 25, 2023, 05:12:56 AM »
Haven’t touched the bike in a while. Still apart. I have been picking up parts and working on ideas along the way.
I really wanted one of those aluminum cafe tanks from India on eBay. But am now thinking more like a cut and widened Honda S90 tank.


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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #44 on: March 25, 2023, 07:18:34 AM »
will a dunstall fairing be made for this bike?
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #45 on: March 25, 2023, 07:56:18 AM »
Ha.yes. The whole reason I got the molds!


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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #46 on: March 27, 2023, 07:23:37 AM »
Quote from: FrankenFrankenstuff on March 25, 2023, 05:12:56 AM
I have been picking up parts and working on ideas along the way.

Let me know what you need, sold my F years ago...
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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #47 on: September 16, 2023, 08:39:20 PM »

Longest bike build in history. Just putting things next to parts. Motor is done. Need to fit these other bits together. Seems like I spend 45 minutes a year on this bike.


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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #48 on: September 17, 2023, 03:53:41 AM »
Quote from: FrankenFrankenstuff on September 16, 2023, 08:39:20 PM

Longest bike build in history. Just putting things next to parts. Motor is done. Need to fit these other bits together. Seems like I spend 45 minutes a year on this bike.


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Re: Back in the fold. New to me 77 cb750f
« Reply #49 on: September 17, 2023, 06:30:35 AM »
Yeah, that rear is 180…..might be way too much.


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