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Offline Schnell

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« on: February 05, 2023, 07:09:01 AM »
Hello group! I was active here about 10 years ago and got lots and lots of help on my 1975 cb750. After fixing it up, I toured the US on a solo 30 day retirement road trip (beginning in Toronto) and even stayed overnight in a few members' couches along the way. This was in the summer of 2014.

I had a fantastic trip! The only mechanical issues I had were a broken speedo cable in New York State and rear wheel bearings that needed replacing in California. While in Colorado, I met up with the famous Hondaman, who personally installed his electronic ignition trigger system on my bike!

I no longer have that bike and continued to ride my long time-owned '81 BMW R100. Three years ago I acquired a shed stored 1971 CL350 which I got running, and just yesterday bought another cb750, this one a 1973, hence my return to this amazing forum.
« Last Edit: February 05, 2023, 11:15:13 AM by Schnell »
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A good traveller has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. --Lao Tsu

primary: 1974 Honda CB750
long term, now resting: 1981 BMW R100/7
project: 1971 Honda CL350
project: 1974 Honda CB450

previous:
1975 Honda CB750
1973 BMW R90/6
1981 Suzuki GS650
1973 Honda CD175

My little website: http://frankfoto.jimdo.com/

Offline Schnell

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Re: new old member
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2023, 07:14:34 AM »
My new 1973 cb750, picked up during one of the coldest days this Winter.
« Last Edit: February 05, 2023, 07:18:39 AM by Schnell »
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A good traveller has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. --Lao Tsu

primary: 1974 Honda CB750
long term, now resting: 1981 BMW R100/7
project: 1971 Honda CL350
project: 1974 Honda CB450

previous:
1975 Honda CB750
1973 BMW R90/6
1981 Suzuki GS650
1973 Honda CD175

My little website: http://frankfoto.jimdo.com/

Offline MD

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Re: new old member
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2023, 05:37:09 PM »
Welcome back,

The seat looks to be in good condition for a '73

-MD
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Offline Schnell

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Re: new old member
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2023, 06:36:31 PM »
I'm sure it's been redone with a seat cover. I have yet to get a good look at the bike. It's in a separate unheated garage, and it's been cold. I have removed the sissy bar and highway pegs.
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A good traveller has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. --Lao Tsu

primary: 1974 Honda CB750
long term, now resting: 1981 BMW R100/7
project: 1971 Honda CL350
project: 1974 Honda CB450

previous:
1975 Honda CB750
1973 BMW R90/6
1981 Suzuki GS650
1973 Honda CD175

My little website: http://frankfoto.jimdo.com/

Offline Schnell

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Re: new old member
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2023, 07:47:28 PM »
quick question: can the valve cover be removed with the motor in frame?
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A good traveller has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. --Lao Tsu

primary: 1974 Honda CB750
long term, now resting: 1981 BMW R100/7
project: 1971 Honda CL350
project: 1974 Honda CB450

previous:
1975 Honda CB750
1973 BMW R90/6
1981 Suzuki GS650
1973 Honda CD175

My little website: http://frankfoto.jimdo.com/

Offline Alan F.

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Re: new old member
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2023, 11:14:15 PM »
No it can't, but have a look here:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,188090.0.html

And welcome back.
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Offline grcamna2

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Re: new old member
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2023, 11:26:15 PM »
Welcome back Schnell.
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Offline newday777

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Re: new old member
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2023, 03:10:03 AM »
Quote from: Schnell on February 05, 2023, 07:47:28 PM
quick question: can the valve cover be removed with the motor in frame?

Unfortunately not in a stock frame without getting a frame kit from Scottly.
He has a few kits available.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,188090.0.html

Welcome back aboard, I joined in 2018 just after getting a 75K5 from a friend's estate. I had bought a new 75K and a new 76K(to replace the totaled 75K, by ex cousin) and rode the 76 until 83 and sold it

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My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

Offline tool14

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Re: new old member
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2023, 03:54:35 AM »
welcome back
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: new old member
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2023, 08:26:45 AM »
Welcome back. Start a thread in project shop so we can follow along
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Offline Schnell

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Re: new old member
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2023, 02:22:32 PM »
Unfortunately this 1973 cb750 had more issues than I cared to deal with. Sold it and within 2 weeks bought another CB750, a 1974 Boss Maroon Metallic colour. I'll start a new thread.
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A good traveller has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. --Lao Tsu

primary: 1974 Honda CB750
long term, now resting: 1981 BMW R100/7
project: 1971 Honda CL350
project: 1974 Honda CB450

previous:
1975 Honda CB750
1973 BMW R90/6
1981 Suzuki GS650
1973 Honda CD175

My little website: http://frankfoto.jimdo.com/

Offline newday777

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Re: new old member
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2023, 04:59:23 PM »
Hopefully this one will be a good fit
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Stu
Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

Offline Schnell

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Re: new old member
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2023, 07:33:07 PM »
I belief it is more within the scope of my mechanical abilities. :)
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A good traveller has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. --Lao Tsu

primary: 1974 Honda CB750
long term, now resting: 1981 BMW R100/7
project: 1971 Honda CL350
project: 1974 Honda CB450

previous:
1975 Honda CB750
1973 BMW R90/6
1981 Suzuki GS650
1973 Honda CD175

My little website: http://frankfoto.jimdo.com/
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