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bcart82

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Awesome new guy from Ohio
« on: October 25, 2011, 05:57:14 PM »
Hey all.

Just scored my first CB750 - 1975 CB750F to be exact.
I've restored older Honda motorcycles before - unfortunately I even chopped one before. They were all smaller bikes, and the most recent was a CB500T.

I'm not new to riding or Honda antics, but I'm new to the 750 scene. Can't believe how big this thing is... It went from a barn to a garage, and sometime during it's life someone really treated it like crap. Someone with 0 skills really bastardized the bike... luckily, I've torn it down to the frame, found that the metal will still polish, and plan to rebuild EVERYTHING. Should be fun. First order of business is to get it to the roller stage... this will require pressing out the rear axle, damn thing is frozen solid... then it's an engine rebuild, and on to fun things like figuring out a tank to swap - would love a K tank, but it looks shorter than the F tank... oh well.

I checked out a bunch of stuff on the forum already and it looks like it'll be a solid go-to... thanks in advance for that!

Bike pics:
« Last Edit: October 25, 2011, 06:01:55 PM by bcart82 »

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Re: Awesome new guy from Ohio
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2011, 06:18:47 PM »
Right on! Welcome to the madness...

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Projects:
"Evolution": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=100352.0
"P.O. Debacle": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,126692.msg1441661.html#msg1441661
F2/F3 O-rings: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113672.msg1300721#msg1300721
Cam Tower Studs: https://www.mcmaster.com/#93210a017/=t19sgp
Clean up that nasty harness: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=137351.msg1549191#msg1549191
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,148188.msg1688494.html#msg1688494
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,139544.msg1579364.html#msg1579364
                                          
Charging system diagnosis: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=1012.msg8345#msg8345
Get the manuals: http://manuals.sohc4.net/cb750k/
The Dragon: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.msg1571675#msg1571675
Headlight Switch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113986.msg1283236#msg1283236
Branden's leak free top end thread: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=107040.0
Engine Lifting Made Easy: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,58210.msg1684742.html#msg1684742
                                      http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1675840.html#msg1675840
Static and Dynamic Timing: http://www.hondachopper.com/garage/carb_info/timing/timing1.html
Airbox Gasket Replacement: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,114485.msg1290000.html#msg1290000
"Café" : http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,84697.msg953814.html#msg953814
PD Carb Choke Linkage: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1669248.html#msg1669248
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,110931.msg1248354.html#msg1248354
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,48858.msg515204.html#msg515204
Follow up on your damn posts: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,144305.msg1791605.html#msg1791605
Taiwanese Cam Chain Tensioners:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,155043.msg1774841.html#msg1774841
Gumtwo Seat Cover: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,164440.msg1897366.html#msg1897366
Primary Drive: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,166063.msg1919278.html#msg1919278
Tank Latch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,165975.msg1919495.html#msg1919495
Shorten your forks: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-shorten-forks-td4042465.html DO NOT CUT THE SPRINGS!
Clutch How To: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-change-and-adjust-a-clutch-SOHC-td4040391.html
Late model K7/K8/F2/F3 front sprocket cover removal: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,178428.msg2072279.html#msg2072279
630 to 530 conversion: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180710.msg2094423.html#msg2094423

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Re: Awesome new guy from Ohio
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2011, 06:35:02 PM »
Another one saved from the bone yard, thanks bcart82 :D
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Re: Awesome new guy from Ohio
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2011, 07:29:01 PM »
Welcome awesome guy! Looks like a solid bike to start with.
Consider starting a thread in the project bike section.
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