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Offline stugpanzer

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Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« on: June 07, 2011, 12:19:03 PM »
Hello everybody!  I am new to this forum!  I just bought a 1978 CB750A Hondamatic with about 15k miles.  very clean (overall).  Had to replace the ignition switch, clean (read purge) front brakes, oil rear brake (near the parking brake assembly).  Still need to get in the airbox (not looking forward to that) and clean or replace the filter.  Also need to change the oil and oil filter.  Bike runs great!  All my biker friends are amazed by no clutch!

Here are a couple pics:


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Offline raymond10078

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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2011, 01:56:07 PM »
Nice bike.

I also have a 78.

Getting the air cleaner out is not hard.  Two bolts on top of the air cleaner - just loosen them.  The bottom half of the air cleaner housing can then drop down, then out to the left.

FYI.  I've read (on this site) about the non-Honda air filters being sold on ebay (and other sources, too, I suppose) that are too restrictive, causing carb/fueling problems.  I bought a K&N, and it works fine.
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1978 CB750A (upgrading very, very slowly)

Past bikes - Honda: SL350, CX650C, CB900C, CB1000C, CM450A; Kawasaki: several 1972 750 H2's; Suzuki: TC90J.

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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2011, 04:37:08 PM »
Nice bike and welcome aboard!

You're going to love the 'matic.

Steve
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Offline Sam Green Racing

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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2011, 03:27:50 AM »
Welcom Stug, mine looked like that when I picked it up, wouldn't pull the skin of a rice pudding. ;D ;D ;D

http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx345/jfrenchsp2/?action=view&current=RockinghamdragwayJoshintheArmy001.mp4

Sam. ;)
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Offline tomsweb1

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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2011, 07:54:54 PM »
Awesome! She's in great shape!
 Sam, that was a beautiful sound! Mind if I post that video in my group?
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2011, 08:20:39 PM »
Thanks guys!  I am very excited about my new (to me) bike!  Now if only I could find an owners manual!  Watching Ebay!
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2011, 02:31:06 AM »
Quote from: tomsweb1 on June 08, 2011, 07:54:54 PM
Awesome! She's in great shape!
 Sam, that was a beautiful sound! Mind if I post that video in my group?

Don't mind at all, just send $20 and it's a deal ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D be my guest. ;)

Sam. ;)
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2011, 04:57:45 AM »
Quote from: SamCB750A on June 08, 2011, 03:27:50 AM
Welcom Stug, mine looked like that when I picked it up, wouldn't pull the skin of a rice pudding. ;D ;D ;D

http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx345/jfrenchsp2/?action=view&current=RockinghamdragwayJoshintheArmy001.mp4

Sam. ;)
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2011, 05:05:39 AM »
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2011, 05:27:37 AM »
THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL TOURING RIG...SET UP FOR LONG DISTANCE,HUH.
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2011, 05:40:01 AM »
 You bet. The Hondamatics were meant for just that! That's why they have the higher capacity battery and charging system, as well as a more mellow tuning setup.
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2011, 06:07:49 AM »
not anymore it don't.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #12 on: June 09, 2011, 07:40:42 AM »
You don't count, sam!
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2011, 09:01:56 AM »
I could still go long distance touring on it, it would just mean getting there a bit quicker. ;D ;D ;D ;D

sore but though :'(

Sam. ;)
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #14 on: June 10, 2011, 09:54:20 PM »
You guys crack me up!  I knew I joined a good forum!  BTW....I found my owners manual....didn't know about the compartment under the seat...DOH! 
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #15 on: June 11, 2011, 12:21:50 PM »
That's awesome! I found my tool kit in the old Vetter fairing that came with the bike, as I was prepping it to sell!
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #16 on: June 12, 2011, 01:40:02 AM »
Quote from: stugpanzer on June 10, 2011, 09:54:20 PM
You guys crack me up!  I knew I joined a good forum!  BTW....I found my owners manual....didn't know about the compartment under the seat...DOH!

Was the kick start lever in there?

Sam. ;)
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #17 on: June 20, 2011, 01:46:07 PM »
Quote from: SamCB750A on June 12, 2011, 01:40:02 AM
Quote from: stugpanzer on June 10, 2011, 09:54:20 PM
You guys crack me up!  I knew I joined a good forum!  BTW....I found my owners manual....didn't know about the compartment under the seat...DOH!

Was the kick start lever in there?

Sam. ;)

Yep....everything is there! 

We were out of town, on vacation so yesterday.....I gave myself a treat of riding it FINALLY for more thana  few minutes.  Put a few miles on it and it is just a joy to ride!
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #18 on: June 20, 2011, 03:12:05 PM »
Cool Stug, they are a nice ride. What you need to do next is, take it to your local drag strip and see if you can beat my 18.25 second 75mph run. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D enjoy it as it is. ;)

Sam. ;)
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #19 on: June 21, 2011, 12:08:39 PM »
You win....for speed!  At my tender old age (46) I prefer going the posted speeds with only some exceptions!  I did find the bike is very comfortable going over said limits so I will need to watch that! ;)
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2011, 05:57:45 PM »
Nice Bike Looks like mine. Where can I get a tow hitch like that. anybody....
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2011, 06:38:15 PM »
I had a 1980 gl1100 goldwing with the same fairing,bags and trunk color and all. Its cool how you can remove the saddle bags like suitcases. Brings back fond memories.....Nice Bike Dude!!!!!!
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Re: Hello from a new Hondamatic owner!
« Reply #22 on: July 26, 2011, 01:02:31 PM »
This bike is a great ride!  It is cold blooded and I know I will need to tune her up.  Once she is warmed though, she just goes and goes.  When the season is over....or early spring, I am going to have a friend help me with the tune-up. 
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