Author Topic: the CB750K book: need your opinions, please. (Read 7561 times)

750 · « **Reply #50 on:** November 19, 2009, 07:33:31 AM »

Quote from: HondaMan on November 18, 2009, 10:34:10 PM

I think the Pre-pay thing would make me feel like a Ponzi schemer.

I think I speak for all of us when I say trust is not an issue and if it will improve the quality of the book, make your life easier and not be such a financial burden then let us know. I'm ready to pay up front right now.

oldhondarider · « **Reply #51 on:** November 19, 2009, 07:38:04 AM »

Quote from: Ricky_Racer on November 17, 2009, 09:04:22 AM

For my purposes, a three-ring binder format would be preferable if for no other reason than I could copy a page to use in the workshop without risking damage to the original.

Totally!

Otto · « **Reply #52 on:** November 19, 2009, 08:09:03 AM »

Will pay up front now too.

Absoluetly color NOT black and white. I would like to see a Hardbound book like John Wyatt's for a coffee table book, which I will reference often AND a "shop copy" with cleanable pages.

I would buy both!

bc

MCRider · « **Reply #53 on:** November 19, 2009, 08:21:11 AM »

HM: As far as pre-pay goes:
When I bot my FJR, I had to commit 100% in February, sight unseen, and took delvery in July.

And I was very happy.

If Yamaha can do it so can you.

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #54 on:** November 19, 2009, 09:23:03 AM »

In the summer of 1969 I prepayed with cash to get a CB750 and left my very sorry trade-in at the dealer. When the first 5 bikes came in, the dealer called to give me first choice. Set a price for the SOHC board. Used shop manuals are selling from $25 to $50 and photocopies cost $20 at Kinkos. Put me down for 2 and I have cash in my Paypal account.

bubbafun101 · « **Reply #55 on:** November 19, 2009, 02:29:38 PM »

I vote color/3 ring. But I will take it anyway I can get it. I cant even imagine the questions I havent asked yet that this book will answer. I am really looking forward to its publication. Keep up the good work, there are many of us out here that love these 500 lbs beasts and could use a color pic!!!

750 · « **Reply #56 on:** November 19, 2009, 03:18:36 PM »

Quote from: Otto on November 19, 2009, 08:09:03 AM

Will pay up front now too.

Absoluetly color NOT black and white. I would like to see a Hardbound book like John Wyatt's for a coffee table book, which I will reference often AND a "shop copy" with cleanable pages.

I would buy both!

bc

+1

JohnCurW · « **Reply #57 on:** November 19, 2009, 04:18:00 PM »

I gave up the bible a few years ago, I've been looking for a replacement...

I think I found it!!!!

My vote goes for 3 ring and color, out of curiousity how long is this book going to be?

Simpson · « **Reply #58 on:** November 19, 2009, 07:21:41 PM »

Suppose a pop-out book would be out of the question? ya- know pull on the tabs to make the engine parts move...

mystic_1 · « **Reply #59 on:** November 19, 2009, 07:29:55 PM »

Quote from: Simpson on November 19, 2009, 07:21:41 PM

Suppose a pop-out book would be out of the question? ya- know pull on the tabs to make the engine parts move...

I'd buy one! Also, I'd buy the SOHC4 coloring book too!

mystic_1

ken74-550K0 · « **Reply #60 on:** November 19, 2009, 08:09:57 PM »

First of all, I will take one and pay up front.

Personally, I prefer a bound book with color pictures, but a three ring binder is just fine. I also agree with the earlier posts that suggest just shipping the shrink wrapped pages.

Good luck with this book.

blake255 · « **Reply #61 on:** November 20, 2009, 01:09:05 PM »

HondaMan,

I'm a printer and just want to throw my $.02 in. I bought just about every CB750 manual I could get my hands on when I got started. I definitely prefer spiral or 3 ring binders, and color pictures are far more helpful than black and white. But one thing no one has brought up that always bothers me is getting my shop manuals all greased up when turning pages back and forth while working on a bike. I would like to suggest printing your book on a synthetic paper and possibly clear coating the pages as well. Synthetic paper is very tear resistant and is also oil, dirt, and grease resistant. Clear coating the pages would make them even more so. Just wipe the page off with a rag. If you'd like, I can even give you a price on printing the project for you. I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product!

Blake

Otto · « **Reply #62 on:** November 20, 2009, 04:08:31 PM »

Quote

Will pay up front now too.

Absoluetly color NOT black and white. I would like to see a Hardbound book like John Wyatt's for a coffee table book, which I will reference often AND a "shop copy" with cleanable pages.

I would buy both!

bc

I did mention it!

I really did.

My hands could get greasy in a Hospital Operating Room I swear... I think cleanable pages would be awesome!

bc

mystic_1 · « **Reply #63 on:** November 20, 2009, 04:10:26 PM »

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Quote from: mystic_1 on November 17, 2009, 04:50:14 AM

Color print in a three-ring binder would be my vote. I'll be putting mine into page protectors personally to avoid the greasy thumb prints like on my other shop manuals

mystic_1

mystic_1

blake255 · « **Reply #64 on:** November 20, 2009, 08:29:42 PM »

Otto, Mystic 1,

Sorry I missed your comments. But at least there's proof that I'm not the only one who's manuals look like the FBI's fingerprint collection.

Blake

Kouros · « **Reply #65 on:** March 23, 2010, 04:58:11 PM »

How's the book process going? Is it out and I missed something?

Cheers

MCRider · « **Reply #66 on:** March 23, 2010, 05:09:12 PM »

Quote from: Kouros on March 23, 2010, 04:58:11 PM

How's the book process going? Is it out and I missed something?

Cheers

Good Grief Man! Get with the program. We've all got our signed copies already!

I'll find the link, you can do a search.

PS Link: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=65293.0

mystic_1 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 23, 2010, 05:51:00 PM »

Quote from: MCRider on March 23, 2010, 05:09:12 PM

Quote from: Kouros on March 23, 2010, 04:58:11 PM
How's the book process going? Is it out and I missed something?

Cheers
Good Grief Man! Get with the program. We've all got our signed copies already!

I'll find the link, you can do a search.

PS Link: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=65293.0

Mine's an early version that's slightly different from the rest and has some minor casting flaws (typos). I thought it apropos considering my bike

mystic_1

HondaMan · « **Reply #68 on:** March 23, 2010, 06:14:00 PM »

Quote from: mystic_1 on March 23, 2010, 05:51:00 PM

Quote from: MCRider on March 23, 2010, 05:09:12 PM
Quote from: Kouros on March 23, 2010, 04:58:11 PM
How's the book process going? Is it out and I missed something?

Cheers
Good Grief Man! Get with the program. We've all got our signed copies already!

I'll find the link, you can do a search.

PS Link: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=65293.0

Mine's an early version that's slightly different from the rest and has some minor casting flaws (typos). I thought it apropos considering my bike

mystic_1

I think there are 5 of the "casting flaws" version left, all here at my house. I'm thinking of them as the "sandcast" versions.

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #69 on:** March 24, 2010, 02:23:11 AM »

Will they be collectable (in 40 years)?

Maybe see them on eBay for $20k

754 · « **Reply #70 on:** March 24, 2010, 10:09:02 AM »

I want the early unnunmered version, with the binder rings on the opposite side.....

HondaMan · « **Reply #71 on:** March 25, 2010, 06:03:12 PM »

Quote from: SteveD CB500F on March 24, 2010, 02:23:11 AM

Will they be collectable (in 40 years)?

Maybe see them on eBay for $20k

Ah, vintage paper! Maybe it will smell like an old library.

Quote from: 754 on March 24, 2010, 10:09:02 AM

I want the early unnunmered version, with the binder rings on the opposite side.....

Um...believe it or not, I did that to the first B&W copy that I printed out for proof work in January. All that paper!

754 · « **Reply #72 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:29:20 PM »

How much for that one?

I can visualize 750 colors pretty good after 3 decades..

Been a rough winter otherwise I would have ordered a book already..

HondaMan · « **Reply #73 on:** March 26, 2010, 04:09:16 PM »

Quote from: 754 on March 25, 2010, 07:29:20 PM

How much for that one?

I can visualize 750 colors pretty good after 3 decades..

Been a rough winter otherwise I would have ordered a book already..

Well, after I used it to correct the initial 1,200 typos, we used it to warm up the family room, along with some pine.

ksmith0034 · « **Reply #74 on:** March 26, 2010, 05:29:44 PM »

Have you looked at www.lulu.com?

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Author Topic: the CB750K book: need your opinions, please. (Read 7561 times)