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Offline tydeus

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How does my bike sound to you?
« on: July 12, 2011, 10:34:41 AM »
This is my 1977 CB750K. New points/condensers, new plugs, new Dynacoils, new spark plug wires. It's always had a bad stumble off of idle but it seems better after I updated the ignition system.

Here's a short vid:

1977 Honda CB750k

All four pipes are getting hot, it just seems to stumble here and there. I'm not sure HOW its supposed to sound. I know it's a 34 year old bike so maybe my expectations are too high?
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Offline crackerbat

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Re: How does my bike sound to you?
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2011, 03:27:57 PM »
sounds just like mine
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Offline KRONUS0100

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Re: How does my bike sound to you?
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2011, 05:21:20 PM »
sounds like mine, same rattle from clutch area an all.
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: How does my bike sound to you?
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2011, 05:48:02 PM »
Stock airbox? Clean air filter??

Sounds pretty good, all 16 seconds! Have you sync'd the carbs?
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Offline tydeus

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Re: How does my bike sound to you?
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2011, 08:14:55 PM »
Well I guess I should have recorded a longer vid. I have not synced the carbs yet. What's the agreed upon best sync tool for the job? I assume it's easier than the valve adjustment.

Also, thanks for confirming that the bike sounds fine!
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Offline Johnny5

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Re: How does my bike sound to you?
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2011, 04:43:42 PM »
To me, it sounds like your timing might be a tad off, but other than that it sounds okay. I can hear the valves ticking away which means they're not tight.

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