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Offline Don R

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honda 750 based V8?
« on: March 27, 2026, 09:24:33 AM »
 In a Facebook discussion on "old dragbikes and where are they now", about the SESCO and other Hayabusa V8's, someone mentioned that Ken Tipton from MTC had built a Honda 750 based V8 engine in the mid 70's. Has anyone ever seen it or remember hearing of it? 
 The same thread said SESCO built a V8 using Kawasaki top ends.
  I'm just dreaming that the 750 based V8 is hiding in someone's shop and they'll trade it for something I own. But then the Busa V8 would be a handful of fun too.
  What do the armchair bike builders say? Inline in a GL chassis?
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Re: honda 750 based V8?
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2026, 03:59:36 PM »
I'd seen a picture of Russ Sr. with the Kawi V-8 cases, think I remember there were 3 manufactured. Mid West.
Nothing I've seen for our SOHC. Sigh.
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Re: honda 750 based V8?
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2026, 11:07:16 PM »
  I'm jonesing for one of the Hayabusa V8's but alas, I have no real idea of what to do with one or time to figure one out. I'll have enough trouble with my Pontiac V8.
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