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SamIAm

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Hello from DFW w/ a CB750
« on: May 25, 2008, 10:35:09 AM »
I recently picked up an ol '71 CB750 that has '83 VT750 Shadow front end and a Harley tank. She runs runs and rides well enough, but I have recently taken her apart to clean up some issues. I'm looking to get it back together as soon as I paint some parts and fix up some little problems. So for the most part I'm seeking some info to finish up.


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Re: Hello from DFW w/ a CB750
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2008, 11:17:30 AM »
  Good to have you on the forums Sam.  You can probably find everything you need in the forums, but judging by the mix and match array of parts you have, I guess you'll be asking plenty of questions.  I have a '77 550F myself, but there's plenty of owners with 750's here too.
  I'm in Dallas too, well Forney really.  Gregwaits is out in Rowlett, he has a 750 and a trombone strapped to his back when he rides.  Don't know if he's attemped playing it while riding yet.  Anyway, welcome to the forums.
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Re: Hello from DFW w/ a CB750
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2008, 05:27:07 PM »
Welcome.
If you need replacement OEM forks let me know, or just post in the wanted section, lots fo people w info and parts here.

Off topic ?: what's the deal w the major highway proposed down there, or are the policticos actually going to put in a monorail system? Just curious.
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Re: Hello from DFW w/ a CB750
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2008, 08:30:34 PM »
  I think conglomerates are seeing the sheisty $$ involved w/ tollways and the like and are seeing them for the cash cows they are.  Don't be surprised to see tolls go up everywhere.
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Re: Hello from DFW w/ a CB750
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2008, 02:12:09 PM »
So what part of DFW are you in?  I'm in North Ft Worth.  We need to do a DFW meet-up.
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Re: Hello from DFW w/ a CB750
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2008, 01:49:12 PM »
So what part of DFW are you in?  I'm in North Ft Worth.  We need to do a DFW meet-up.

I'm up in Denton

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Re: Hello from DFW w/ a CB750
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2008, 04:34:54 PM »
Rock on!  Greenjeans is from Denton, and I work up there.
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Re: Hello from DFW w/ a CB750
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2008, 08:06:49 PM »
   Forney (east of Dallas) over here.  A meet up would be great!  How cool would that be?  All the passerby wouldn't know what to think.  Chrome = Harleys, wait a minute, those don't sound like Harleys...
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Re: Hello from DFW w/ a CB750
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2008, 10:56:02 AM »
Hiya guys!

Just got my 75 CB750K the other day, and looking forward to getting out this summer. Got an electrical problem, but runs fine. If anyone starts a local group, I'd be interested in being a part of that. Something to balance out my 62 Ford Falcon wagon!
Craig
PS I'm in Grand Prairie

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Re: Hello from DFW w/ a CB750
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2008, 02:07:43 PM »
We should plan a meetup for September.  I think Grapevine because it is pretty central to everyone.
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Re: Hello from DFW w/ a CB750
« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2008, 08:58:58 AM »

Craig here... drove the K5 to my little music store in Grand Prairie this morning, and didn't want to get off to open up! Still looking for a knowledgeable mechanic if anyone can recommend one.

A friend had a birthday party at the Tin Spirits in Grapevine recently, and it was a huge success. Near railroad attractions downtown, I'd like to suggest it as a possible spot. How about September 21st (Sunday) at around 4-5pm? Just a starting place. Craig


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Re: Hello from DFW w/ a CB750
« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2008, 07:08:09 PM »
Oh wow lots of locals, we must have a meet I like the grapevine idea, I just gotta make sure my girl is good for a trip.

I just finished rebuilding my carbs and need to tune it now. I was unfortunate to part out another carb set to fix my set, as 2 of my carb bodies had split around the main jet. I couldn't help but take her for a spin, and I have to say bat out of hell is not a strong enough word once she got going. Idle is to high, and take off is horrible, but w/o a tach I'm having to do some guess work by ear. I hope to have her tuned in the next few weeks.

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Re: Hello from DFW w/ a CB750
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2008, 07:15:06 PM »
Very cool, I'm all for it, hopefully my gaskets come in by then. 
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