Author Topic: 750F thread? (Read 165417 times)

Flying J · « **Reply #100 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:04:14 PM »

I wass going to post in the for sale section but this would more likely get the right attention.

NOS Honda CB750F Piston & Ring Kit 1975-1976 .25mm over
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-Honda-CB750F-Piston-Ring-Kit-1975-1976-25mm-over_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53de05feb1QQitemZ360207220401QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_4594wt_1165

poboy · « **Reply #101 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:23:50 PM »

Great thread, here is a pic of the '75 750F that I got for free a couple of weeks back. I got to run (somewhat) and rode it around the yard, hope to be on the road soon. Does anyone have the trim pieces that go along the bottom of seat? Mine are gone along with the stock seat.

Steve

Slayer · « **Reply #102 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:49:43 PM »

Thats gotta be my favorite picture of a 750. Your son is like, "Seriously... I'm busy tightening this air filter, take the picture already." By the way, what is that orange stuff through the spokes?

poboy · « **Reply #103 on:** November 18, 2009, 03:31:13 PM »

Yeah, he loves to help me work on stuff, whether its the Jeep or our old Studebaker pickup his favorite now is the CB though. I think the orange is something on lens or a reflection.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #104 on:** November 18, 2009, 06:16:07 PM »

Quote from: ffjmoore on November 18, 2009, 02:04:14 PM

I wass going to post in the for sale section but this would more likely get the right attention.

NOS Honda CB750F Piston & Ring Kit 1975-1976 .25mm over
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-Honda-CB750F-Piston-Ring-Kit-1975-1976-25mm-over_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53de05feb1QQitemZ360207220401QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_4594wt_1165

I know who is bidding and it isn't me so DO NOT bid or you may not get to read the new book or get your engine rebuilt!! Nuf said.

Flying J · « **Reply #105 on:** November 19, 2009, 09:53:21 AM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin on November 18, 2009, 06:16:07 PM

Quote from: ffjmoore on November 18, 2009, 02:04:14 PM
I wass going to post in the for sale section but this would more likely get the right attention.

NOS Honda CB750F Piston & Ring Kit 1975-1976 .25mm over
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-Honda-CB750F-Piston-Ring-Kit-1975-1976-25mm-over_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53de05feb1QQitemZ360207220401QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_4594wt_1165

I know who is bidding and it isn't me so DO NOT bid or you may not get to read the new book or get your engine rebuilt!! Nuf said.

looks like somebody didnt want them bad enough to pay more then $102. I wonder what the reserve was.

boyorastroboy · « **Reply #106 on:** November 19, 2009, 12:50:21 PM »

This is an awesome idea. Here's my cb750F. Bought in 2005 for $750. It's been a long road, but she runs like a champ now, and looks a little better too.

Don R · « **Reply #107 on:** November 19, 2009, 03:12:20 PM »

My 75F I just double drilled disc'd it and made a new muffler. 8,300 miles

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #108 on:** November 19, 2009, 10:46:09 PM »

Gee Don, too bad you don't have a little more room in the garage

Nice 76! Now if you can just make a complete replica exhaust in stainless, hmmmm...... !

Halvin · « **Reply #109 on:** November 20, 2009, 09:25:39 AM »

Newby here. I have not had a motorcycle in years but started looking about 6 months ago. looked at Triumphs, BSAs, Yamahas, and a few Hondas. I have always been aware of the Honda 750 but didn't have much enthusiasm until I found a 77 750F on E-bay. I had been watching for an older bike for about 6 months and the F really caught my eye. Just a personal preferrence I guess, but I really like the lines, color, and the proven 750-4 engine. I bought the bike, not running, and hauled it home a couple of weeks ago and expect to have it ready for riding in the Spring.

Flying J · « **Reply #110 on:** November 20, 2009, 10:49:22 AM »

congratulations! any idea why it doesnt run?

Flying J · « **Reply #111 on:** November 22, 2009, 10:23:28 AM »

yoshi823 posted this in my thread

Quote from: Yoshi823 on November 22, 2009, 06:10:10 AM

It's good to see 750F2s being kept alive.

Mine went from this...

To this...

To this...

and finally to this....

all thanks to a dopey car driver.

lendog · « **Reply #112 on:** November 22, 2009, 05:56:20 PM »

That's a tragedy.....sorry, man...are you ok? Nice work on that F! Go pick up another one...good luck!

cycleman · « **Reply #113 on:** November 23, 2009, 05:25:29 AM »

I take it that the fiberglass gas tank ruptured and caused the fire. That's been my only concern with going with a fiberglass tank, but the aluminium ones are over a $ 1000. US so I'm still thinking about what direction to go.

What type of fairing did you have on the bike? Bike looked really good and too bad it burnt up.

Bonafide · « **Reply #114 on:** November 23, 2009, 06:02:52 AM »

Here's my 76' CB750 F1 - has a few mods.

Halvin · « **Reply #115 on:** November 23, 2009, 10:11:26 AM »

Quote from: ffjmoore on November 20, 2009, 10:49:22 AM

congratulations! any idea why it doesnt run?

Carbs were off when I bought it, which helped with the purchase price. Apparently the bike had been sitting in a garage for 9 to 10 years but ran well previous to that. I am stripping parts off the bike in order to paint the engine, repair some wiring and brakes. After all that's done I'm hoping cleaning the carbs will be enough to make it run.

bender01 · « **Reply #116 on:** November 26, 2009, 05:28:31 PM »

Well happy thanksgiving. I finally have my 78 750f in my possesion. Tuneup is coming. It has dr8es plugs in it. Is that right or should i use d8es? The owners manual isnt with the bike. The bike is a stock bike. Thanks

gerhed · « **Reply #117 on:** November 27, 2009, 05:18:29 AM »

Quote from: Bonafide on November 23, 2009, 06:02:52 AM

Here's my 76' CB750 F1 - has a few mods.

Very nice!
What rear shocks are those?

Bonafide · « **Reply #118 on:** November 27, 2009, 07:18:28 AM »

Quote from: gerhed on November 27, 2009, 05:18:29 AM

Very nice!
What rear shocks are those?

IKON. I dont know if they make them on a regular basis - I had special ordered thru of friend of mine who's an IKON dealer. Part number: 7614-1296

Flying J · « **Reply #119 on:** November 27, 2009, 09:16:45 AM »

Quote from: bender01 on November 26, 2009, 05:28:31 PM

Well happy thanksgiving. I finally have my 78 750f in my possesion. Tuneup is coming. It has dr8es plugs in it. Is that right or should i use d8es? The owners manual isnt with the bike. The bike is a stock bike. Thanks

You can find manuals on this forum in the faq section i believe. I think dr8es is just a more expensive spark plug. Go to the home page and put DR8ES in the search box and i bet there is atleast 1 thread about them. Congratulations, merry christmas and have fun.

gearhead ed · « **Reply #120 on:** November 27, 2009, 10:33:07 AM »

I'm new to the forum and I really like this thread. I just bought a 1978 750F. Overall the bike's in good shape, but it does have a low charging problem and a few oil leaks. I'll post some pics when I learn how to do that.

Head · « **Reply #121 on:** November 27, 2009, 10:34:41 AM »

Ikon's are KONI'S , Ikon bought all the Koni stuff, and is remanufacturing them. I find those to be some of the best you can do, they are rebuild able. And worth the money!! There is a USA distributor in California now. The 7614-1296 # is for 750's. http://www.ikonsuspension.com/ Head

Head · « **Reply #122 on:** November 27, 2009, 11:03:20 AM »

I just picked up a 75F 3 week ends ago, The bike is in good shape except for the wiring, 1 what the heck were they thinking when they designed the wiring, 2 Does anybody have a wiring diagram for this? I have three manuals and they list 750F to 77F and it's NOT for this bike!!!! Also I need the plastic box the wires join up in on the frame! I would like to buy one if anybody has a spare. The muffler is not stock, The seat was professionally recovered, not stock but a very nice job, It's blue, the paInt is very nice. The side covers need painted, I assume they came black as stock??? Any help in these matters would be greatly appreciated. PS. After all these years of working on 750's this is the first F SOHC that I am working on! Head

Flying J · « **Reply #123 on:** November 27, 2009, 11:42:19 AM »

The 750F doesnt have a box that the wires run into. The all meet up in the headlight. Now the 550F has a box. Maybe your wire harness is not the original. The side covers were black or purple depending on your model. The wire diagram for the 77f is the same as the 78. Could be your PO swapped out the whole harness.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #124 on:** November 27, 2009, 01:17:46 PM »

75/76 F's do have a front junction box. Is yours missing or does it just have the broken "hinge" syndrome? I will have a spare when I begin my teardown. It is broken and I have been keeping the 2 halves together with black electrical tape. Blends in well anyway. NOS boxes pop up from time to time on EBay but are rare. That's how I found my replacement but you'd better be ready for some serious bidding and search EVERY few days for a couple years possibly. New ones are not available from Honda. 32400-392-000 is the part number. Only other bike it's used on is the 76 750A.

Side cover factory color for 75/76 is Phantom Black. It's a flat finish. I have never seen it available. I have a NOS set of sidecovers you could have paint matched for modern paint IF you lived close. You can find the Candytone Blue PB-3C in 3oz cans on EBay occasionally. The Candy Sapphire Blue is achieved with 3 steps using a silver lacquer basecoat followed by who knows how many blue coats then clear coat. I can probably find the sellers EBay name if you want it.

Which manuals do you have? I have 4. I think they have the wiring diagrams. The 75 & 76 are identical and the 77 & 78 are identical. The problem I have is scanning the old diagreams. SRust has a recent post which I posted the diagram to and someone else sent a better one.

Hope thats a little help to you.

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