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Offline yellowjacket

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1977 cb750 Santee Box Help
« on: October 03, 2020, 01:58:07 PM »
I am at a loss.  I believe I have followed the directions but I cant get the starter to turn over. What should I check.  the starter worked before I took the electrical out.  Thanks

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Re: 1977 cb750 Santee Box Help
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2020, 02:06:27 PM »
What instructions did you follow? What switch did you use?


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Re: 1977 cb750 Santee Box Help
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2020, 04:38:53 PM »
Honda Chopper directions....a three position switch.. Thanks

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1977 cb750 Santee Box Help
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2020, 04:44:09 PM »
Honda directions for a santee box?  Are you running a horn, and turn signals?  Check the garage at hondachopper.com and find the simplified wiring diagram. That is better for the santee L shaped box. You might want to consider changing your switch to an automotive type that springs back. Let me know if you can’t find it, or if you need help finding an ignition switch. I’ve been using that style switch for about 20yrs and even did away with the start button, and starter solenoid. My post is more suited for hc.com, but want to give you a heads up.


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Re: 1977 cb750 Santee Box Help
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2020, 08:12:02 PM »
Yes, i have been thru the diagram several times.  I must be just missing something. I am wondering if it is not the switch as well.  I bought a different starter button today at the store. When I turn the key on i swear i can smell something getting smelly.  i wonder if I am not damaging the components.

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Re: 1977 cb750 Santee Box Help
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2020, 08:30:52 AM »
How do I check my starter to see if it is good?  I took this bike a part about 2 years ago and it started and ran then.  Maybe the starter has an issue?

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Re: 1977 cb750 Santee Box Help
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2020, 09:01:30 AM »
Hook it up to a battery, use jumpers..
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Re: 1977 cb750 Santee Box Help
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2020, 10:12:16 AM »
Turn your key to the on position and short the starter relay posts with a screwdriver. Test your switch with a meter to be sure it is changing states


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Re: 1977 cb750 Santee Box Help
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2020, 07:31:15 AM »
Checked my starter.  Looked over the directions again.  Checked some wires and it worked.  Thanks for the help.  I am sure I will need more thanks.