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Offline Hotwheelbill

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Why do these things like to follow me home?
« on: August 27, 2016, 11:04:14 AM »
1975 CB750K. Runs very good and newer tires. Clean FL title. ..........But, it will not go into 4th and very clunky gears. But for $750 I think I did OK. ....right???  ???
« Last Edit: August 27, 2016, 11:05:58 AM by Hotwheelbill »
I love to make my bikes worthless due to high mileage!
2004 ST1300A .... the fast one. And dragging pegs on a CT.
1972…parts bike
1974…. Rusty frame but runs
1974 CB750..... Powder coated frame and parts, waiting for $$ hot rod motor.
1972 with 1975 old school drag motor

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Re: Why do these things like to follow me home?
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2016, 11:23:39 AM »
Score.  Hope a couple oil changes makes the shifting problem go away!

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Re: Why do these things like to follow me home?
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2016, 12:03:51 PM »
 You did OK, I got a K2 and FnK7 recently. Not sure why, I never make money when I sell and they use up all of my time that could be spent on my 3 keepers. I have saved a few though.
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Re: Why do these things like to follow me home?
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2016, 12:22:35 PM »
I have the same problem Bill. Started off with 1 in 2009 and now I have 6 I think ??? Looks like it just needs some TLC. Hope the 4th gear issue turns out to be nothing major. Strange looking shocks on the rear though. Air shocks?
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Re: Why do these things like to follow me home?
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2016, 12:30:49 PM »
Yep , air shocks. "S&W" brand. Even a gauge up front for them.??
Now I see oil coming down the kick stand. I'll have to pull the chain cover and have a look later.
I love to make my bikes worthless due to high mileage!
2004 ST1300A .... the fast one. And dragging pegs on a CT.
1972…parts bike
1974…. Rusty frame but runs
1974 CB750..... Powder coated frame and parts, waiting for $$ hot rod motor.
1972 with 1975 old school drag motor

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Re: Why do these things like to follow me home?
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2016, 12:47:34 PM »
I had to replace a shifter shaft seal on one of my 750's a while back. That was causing oil to drip and get on kick stand. I think the K5 still had the automatic chain oilers, could be just excess oil from that also.
1970 CB750KO
1971 CB500KO-project bike
1973 CB350G- project bike
1974 CB750K4-project bike
1974 CB750K4
1976 CB750K6
1977 GL1000
1997 Harley Wideglide

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Re: Why do these things like to follow me home?
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2016, 12:54:35 PM »
Thanks, your making me feel better. LOL.
Of course my first thought is "oh hell, I'm going to find a crack"
« Last Edit: August 27, 2016, 01:03:41 PM by Hotwheelbill »
I love to make my bikes worthless due to high mileage!
2004 ST1300A .... the fast one. And dragging pegs on a CT.
1972…parts bike
1974…. Rusty frame but runs
1974 CB750..... Powder coated frame and parts, waiting for $$ hot rod motor.
1972 with 1975 old school drag motor