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Offline azuredesign

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« on: June 11, 2020, 05:11:53 AM »
After a long hiatus, I have finally started again on my CB project after several years of benign neglect in the back of the garage. I am hoping that Marcel is still available to rebuild the speedo, in a box unsent, awaiting shipment to him from 8 years ago. If not, is there anyone in the states doing this work? Thanks for any help...glad to be back!
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« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2020, 11:16:55 AM »
Looks good! Really tasteful mods and no skateboard seat!
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Re: Re-energized!
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2020, 11:44:35 AM »
+1 to the no skateboard/caterpillar seat! How much did the spin on oil filter increase your oil capacity? Buddy of mine did that to his CX500 and it increased it by like 3/4 of a quart. Looks silly on his bike but doesn't look awful on yours!
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Re: Re-energized!
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2020, 12:46:44 PM »
Hey Ben,

Glad to see the 750 again! Marcell is still doing gauges and is bigger than ever now. What else is the bike needing?

Good luck!
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Re: Re-energized!
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2020, 03:39:06 PM »
Quote from: azuredesign on June 11, 2020, 05:11:53 AM
After a long hiatus, I have finally started again on my CB project after several years of benign neglect in the back of the garage. I am hoping that Marcel is still available to rebuild the speedo, in a box unsent, awaiting shipment to him from 8 years ago. If not, is there anyone in the states doing this work? Thanks for any help...glad to be back!

I think Marcel is still at it.

Alternatively, I highly recommend Buz Ras aka Seattle Speedometer
Buz can rebuild any automotive gauge with precision.  If you like, he can customize your gauge, too.
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Re: Re-energized!
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2020, 03:46:43 PM »
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on June 11, 2020, 03:39:06 PM
Quote from: azuredesign on June 11, 2020, 05:11:53 AM
After a long hiatus, I have finally started again on my CB project after several years of benign neglect in the back of the garage. I am hoping that Marcel is still available to rebuild the speedo, in a box unsent, awaiting shipment to him from 8 years ago. If not, is there anyone in the states doing this work? Thanks for any help...glad to be back!

I think Marcel is still at it.

Alternatively, I highly recommend Buz Ras aka Seattle Speedometer
Buz can rebuild any automotive gauge with precision.  If you like, he can customize your gauge, to


Good info Don, thx for sharing.
Marcel is very good but shipping to Europe from U.S. has become very expensive.
He did the gauges for my upcoming K1 project.
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Re: Re-energized!
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2020, 04:38:58 PM »
Hello and thanks all, and hello to my friend and fellow NE Honda Guys member, Andy750. I contacted a US based fellow...there are certainly many more mechanical instrument rebuilding places now than when I last looked!

Andy, I am still tuning a bit, but she ran strong after I gave the carbs some love yesterday. Running at about 140f yesterday at the drain plug sensor. I may need to install a bypass for the oil cooler, am monitoring..I have yet to fab a housing and install idiot lights. As well I might shorten the Racetech preload slugs in the front suspension, as I was a bit heavier when I made them. Aside from an oil change, which now takes about a quart more than stock, and valve check...think I am all set.
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Offline Alan F.

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Re: Re-energized!
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2020, 06:05:12 PM »
Good to hear from you Brother, I've been toying with a K8 for a little while, waiting on parts right now. Its sure easier than carrying my K3 out of the basement where we left it.
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Re: Re-energized!
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2020, 07:11:18 PM »
Hey Ben sounds like you are real close. I love your bike and would love to see it run!
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Current bikes
1. CB750K4: Long distance bike, 17 countries and counting...2001 - Trans-USA-Mexico, 2003 - European Tour, 2004 - SOHC Easy Rider Trip , 2008 - Adirondack Tour 2-up , 2013 - Tail of the Dragon Tour , 2017: 836 kit install and bottom end rebuild. And rebirth: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,173213.msg2029836.html#msg2029836
2. CB750/810cc K2  - road racer with JMR worked head 71 hp
3. Yamaha Tenere T700 2022

Where did you go on your bike today? - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.2350

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Re: Re-energized!
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2020, 07:12:06 PM »
Hey Alan if you need parts let me know what you need...I may have it!
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Current bikes
1. CB750K4: Long distance bike, 17 countries and counting...2001 - Trans-USA-Mexico, 2003 - European Tour, 2004 - SOHC Easy Rider Trip , 2008 - Adirondack Tour 2-up , 2013 - Tail of the Dragon Tour , 2017: 836 kit install and bottom end rebuild. And rebirth: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,173213.msg2029836.html#msg2029836
2. CB750/810cc K2  - road racer with JMR worked head 71 hp
3. Yamaha Tenere T700 2022

Where did you go on your bike today? - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.2350

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Re: Re-energized!
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2020, 07:18:48 PM »
Thanks, I'll let you know. I'm back to work this week so will be losing momentum on the build. Fingers crossed I can find some time to spend doing what I can.
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Re: Re-energized!
« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2020, 07:43:48 PM »
For gauges check out www.rcycle.com
 
Randy recently helped me out with a DOHC 900F gauge  repair and a early model CB750 gauge repair
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Re: Re-energized!
« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2020, 03:56:54 AM »
Quote from: Alan F. on June 11, 2020, 06:05:12 PM
Good to hear from you Brother, I've been toying with a K8 for a little while, waiting on parts right now. Its sure easier than carrying my K3 out of the basement where we left it.

Hey Aan,

Glad to get your note, thanks brother! Happy to help if there is something I can do to get your ride together. Best wishes!!
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« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2020, 03:58:30 AM »
Quote from: hondaron on June 11, 2020, 07:43:48 PM
For gauges check out www.rcycle.com
 
Randy recently helped me out with a DOHC 900F gauge  repair and a early model CB750 gauge repair
😊

Thank you!!
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« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2020, 04:10:38 AM »
Quote from: andy750 on June 11, 2020, 07:11:18 PM
Hey Ben sounds like you are real close. I love your bike and would love to see it run!

Would love to go for a ride with you, and you're always welcome here. I am back to bike work after a number of years off, although I get sidetracked with other projects...now excavating for a steel 24x24 garage for yard equipment.
I have a bunch of other cool projects that I have started working on again, the srx-6 that Anders and I picked up a few years back, my FJ which now has updated and not yet functional carbs, and a few I have not yet touched...a tx650 that hopefully looks new OEM, the RZ350 that I still haven't got tuned right, an r1100s in pieces, and the sv650. So hands full!! Best wishes to you, and look forward to meeting up!
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Re: Re-energized!
« Reply #15 on: June 12, 2020, 09:02:19 AM »
Nice work Ben  ;)
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Re: Re-energized!
« Reply #16 on: June 12, 2020, 09:29:38 AM »
Marcel and company are tops, my gauges look great.
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« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2020, 09:37:40 AM »
Quote from: knowsnothing on June 12, 2020, 09:02:19 AM
Nice work Ben  ;)

Thanks Treve, hope your brood is doing well, folks and bikes!!
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« Reply #18 on: June 12, 2020, 09:38:38 AM »
Quote from: MauiK3 on June 12, 2020, 09:29:38 AM
Marcel and company are tops, my gauges look great.


Glad to hear with thanks!
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