Author Topic: ebay seller advertising "1972 HONDA CB750 SOLEX CARBURETOR W/ AIR CLEANER " (Read 5872 times)

amattel · « **on:** February 22, 2006, 11:07:23 PM »

Is this really for a cb750???

I can't see where it would feed 4 cylinders.

"1972 HONDA CB750 SOLEX CARBURETOR W/ AIR CLEANER "
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4616039243&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1

Just wondering,

Adam

mrbreeze · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2006, 12:27:14 AM »

How's it going Adam? Well,by looking at that picture and reading the description,its hard to say what that is!! I seem to recall the name Solex but not related to a Honda motorbike.Maybe a British sports car or something. The guy should have taken better pics and maybe described it a little better.

dec505 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2006, 03:04:13 AM »

I think Solex carbs here are mostly used on VW engines. But I saw them a lot on the pick ups and land rovers in Afghanistan. Which must mean there cheap and reliable perfect for a Honda.

dusterdude · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2006, 05:34:35 AM »

solex were used primarily on vw`s.im gonna watch this one.

Geeto67 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2006, 10:12:28 AM »

I used to have a solex carb kit and a weber cab kit from the 1970s. I forget who made them, the solex kit was much rarer than the webber. The solex ran great but the weber was setup for drag racing and not good for street use. That setup seems to be missing the cast aluminum manifold that is the rare and expensive part of that equation. When I sold my solex setup I got $900 for just the manifold as the carb needed a rebuild. The weber I got about the same money for and was in 2002. Someone should e-mail the seller and ask that he include the manifold in the auction since the carbs are pretty much useless without it.

dusterdude · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2006, 10:24:17 AM »

Quote from: Geeto67 on February 23, 2006, 10:12:28 AM

I used to have a solex carb kit and a weber cab kit from the 1970s. I forget who made them, the solex kit was much rarer than the webber. The solex ran great but the weber was setup for drag racing and not good for street use. That setup seems to be missing the cast aluminum manifold that is the rare and expensive part of that equation. When I sold my solex setup I got $900 for just the manifold as the carb needed a rebuild. The weber I got about the same money for and was in 2002. Someone should e-mail the seller and ask that he include the manifold in the auction since the carbs are pretty much useless without it.

asked,waiting on reply

amattel · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2006, 05:24:29 PM »

Wow. I am glad I posted this as I have learned something new. thanks guys!

Mr. Breeze: Things are going well... the bike has been very hard to start cold for a few weeks now... Gonna check to see that the battery and charging system is up to snuff. hopefully it will be something simple and Inexpensive. IT still runs decent when hot, though.

I graduate from massage schooll in a month and still can't decide where I want to live afterward... thinking now about goign back to Arizona... tooo many choices... I want to settle down for a whiile in a place with a garage full of bikes

so it has to be a place where I can afford to rent a house with garage.

Adam

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2006, 03:56:31 AM »

I just bid on pretty much everything except those carbs, (didn't want to "hose over" my good mate Dusty) I think the manifold is still attached to the engine in one of the pics, if I win the engine mate, you can have it! (but i'm keeping that beeootiful ARD magneto!) Cheers, Terry.

dusterdude · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2006, 04:29:06 AM »

the manifold is going with the engine.terry,i want the mag damnit.

KB02 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2006, 05:41:56 AM »

Well, one thing's for sure. Whoever wned that bike before hand spent a little bit of time and money on it. It would be interesting to dig into that engine and see what's been done in there.

dusterdude · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2006, 06:21:09 AM »

very true and oh terry i noticed a little while ago the engine is local pickup only

Geeto67 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2006, 07:29:21 AM »

That engine looks funny...like there is half a supercharger setup on it.

This is why I hate Ebay...you get guys selling stuff they don't know #$%* about and don't know how to make it available to the public. This yutz doesn't realize that without the manifold, he is selling a bunch of junk carbs and will never get much for it. Meanwhile he is selling a complete engine with the same manifold and he has people more interested in the manifold and mag than the engine itself (BTW that engine looks pretty hot, wouldn't be surprised to crack it open and find something cool like forged rods or a big bore kit).

dusterdude · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2006, 08:25:20 AM »

i swapped emails with this guys wife last nite,i told her about the manifold situation,she pretty much told me to bid on the engine too.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #13 on:** February 24, 2006, 01:22:07 PM »

OK, don't worry about the local pickup thing, me and my good mate and partner in crime, Sean "Ice-Pick" Condon, who lives in California, are gonna form a syndicate to bid on that engine, I get the ARD mag, and he gets whatever lurks beneath the engine covers.

If Dusty is good and doesn't try to outbid us, we might let him keep the manifold, but I call upon you all to respect the SOHC4 code of ethics, and don't try to outbid a fellow SOHCer, or I'll have to unleash "Ice Pick" on you all, and I shudder to think of the consequences of that action! Ha ha, Cheers, Terry.

clarkjh · « **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2006, 01:26:49 PM »

After having a hard Friday, the last few posts have made my day. Keep up the good work.

"Slim"

scondon · « **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2006, 01:58:29 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on February 24, 2006, 01:22:07 PM

OK, don't worry about the local pickup thing, me and my good mate and partner in crime, Sean "Ice-Pick" Condon, who lives in California, are gonna form a syndicate to bid on that engine, I get the ARD mag, and he gets whatever lurks beneath the engine covers.

If Dusty is good and doesn't try to outbid us, we might let him keep the manifold, but I call upon you all to respect the SOHC4 code of ethics, and don't try to outbid a fellow SOHCer, or I'll have to unleash "Ice Pick" on you all, and I shudder to think of the consequences of that action! Ha ha, Cheers, Terry.

(psssst....Terry, it's "tooth-pick" but I can still poke out an eyeball or two

)

If the "Syndicate" prevails then I'll be wanting the cooler and taking a chance on the bottom end and cam. I'd be happy to slice off any remaining pieces of the pie and ship'em wherever, if we win.

supersport_CB400F · « **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2006, 02:10:17 PM »

Good luck fella's ...hope nobody has a piss on your parade

scondon · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2006, 02:24:20 PM »

It's Ebay.......Bound to be a pissing contest. May the biggest "bladder" win

supersport_CB400F · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2006, 02:30:43 PM »

Quote from: scondon on February 24, 2006, 02:24:20 PM

It's Ebay.......Bound to be a pissing contest. May the biggest "bladder" win

Fella’s if it’s a syndicate all snipe and clog the system in the last seconds….no big bladder needed

scondon · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2006, 03:01:37 PM »

Quote from: _biffta_ on February 24, 2006, 02:30:43 PM

Quote from: scondon on February 24, 2006, 02:24:20 PM
It's Ebay.......Bound to be a pissing contest. May the biggest "bladder" win

Fella’s if it’s a syndicate all snipe and clog the system in the last seconds….no big bladder needed

BRILLIANT!!!!

Terry, we could use some brains in da "outfit". Howza 'bout we make dis guy a lieutenant?

Tim2005 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 24, 2006, 03:12:17 PM »

Quote from: Geeto67 on February 24, 2006, 07:29:21 AM

(BTW that engine looks pretty hot, wouldn't be surprised to crack it open and find something cool like forged rods or a big bore kit).

Sounds right to me, I doubt anyone would have fitted the carbs and mag without going for bore/cam etc too. However, if you win it would you dare open it up to find out... sod's law guarantees that the head gasket won't be re-useable and will be a weird size that you just can't buy any more!

supersport_CB400F · « **Reply #21 on:** February 24, 2006, 03:30:26 PM »

Quote from: scondon on February 24, 2006, 03:01:37 PM

Quote from: _biffta_ on February 24, 2006, 02:30:43 PM
Quote from: scondon on February 24, 2006, 02:24:20 PM
It's Ebay.......Bound to be a pissing contest. May the biggest "bladder" win

Fella’s if it’s a syndicate all snipe and clog the system in the last seconds….no big bladder needed

BRILLIANT!!!!

Terry, we could use some brains in da "outfit". Howza 'bout we make dis guy a lieutenant?

Of course I’m smart. I own a 400F… you’re right Scon …..Tel don’t loose this one like you did the cricket

Bodi · « **Reply #22 on:** February 24, 2006, 07:59:07 PM »

Well, someone got through to the guy and the manifold is added to the carbs and removed from the engine... actually I don't see the engine on his list at all.

scondon · « **Reply #23 on:** February 24, 2006, 08:34:39 PM »

Quote from: Bodi on February 24, 2006, 07:59:07 PM

Well, someone got through to the guy and the manifold is added to the carbs and removed from the engine... actually I don't see the engine on his list at all.

In studying the old pictures AND the new ones AND what he's now charging for shipping, it appears the manifold and mounting rubbers were already on the carbs and he has added a old cylinder head to the auction, calling it a "manifold". If the "syndicate" prevails, and anyone else on this site wins a part from this seller, I will be happy to inspect your parts when,and if, I pick up the motor.

amattel · « **Reply #24 on:** February 26, 2006, 07:52:14 PM »

fine. The butt head won't let me pick up stuff if I win. I am practically his neighbor!. Guess he has to make money on the shipping

Scondon... is he treatin' you special?

Oh well don't know if I can afford any of it anyway... just considering some gifts for me bike. It is a '72 after all

I think his shipping prices may be keeping his # of bids down... there ought to be more interest in his shiny bits than whats showed... He finally has his solex listing fixed right.

Adam

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