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Offline TjTalan

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Finally a 78 750k
« on: October 03, 2016, 05:40:37 PM »
I would like to intrudes myself, my name is Thomas. I have been riding one thing or another since I was eight years old, I'm in my thirties now. I had always planed on building a 750, I never would have thought I would start with such a mint bike, but that's how it happened, so no complaints.

I got a great deal and I should have it in my hands tomorrow, its on its way to me as I type this!


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Re: Finally a 78 750k
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2016, 04:51:50 AM »
Welcome aboard. I hope you did get a deal, if it runs well you should come out all right. Not sure what you mean by "mint", since there are a few things missing:

>Front and rear fenders
>Tank badges
>Chain guard
>Sidecovers
>Centerstand
>Rear footpegs
>Stock seat
>Stock handlebar switches
>Speedo/tach/instrument panel
>Stock headlight brackets
>Front and rear turn signals
>Stock airbox
>The carbs are not original for a 78'. You might check the engine numbers and verify that the engine is a 78' motor.

It looks fairly clean, and none of the items listed would necessarily be a problem. I am surprised at the lack of turn signals, and the pod filters can be difficult to tune, but again, if it runs well you should be all right.
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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
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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
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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
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Re: Finally a 78 750k
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2016, 07:02:38 AM »
Signals? We dont need no stinkin signals!

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Offline TjTalan

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Re: Finally a 78 750k
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2016, 08:02:11 AM »
Quote from: madmtnmotors on October 04, 2016, 04:51:50 AM
Welcome aboard. I hope you did get a deal, if it runs well you should come out all right. Not sure what you mean by "mint", since there are a few things missing:

>Front and rear fenders
>Tank badges
>Chain guard
>Sidecovers
>Centerstand
>Rear footpegs
>Stock seat
>Stock handlebar switches
>Speedo/tach/instrument panel
>Stock headlight brackets
>Front and rear turn signals
>Stock airbox
>The carbs are not original for a 78'. You might check the engine numbers and verify that the engine is a 78' motor.

It looks fairly clean, and none of the items listed would necessarily be a problem. I am surprised at the lack of turn signals, and the pod filters can be difficult to tune, but again, if it runs well you should be all right.

I may have a skewed sense of mint to some people haha. I would have removed 90% of the stuff mentioned in the garage the first night if it was stock and mint. You seem like a wealth of knowledge, can't wait to pick your brain.


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Offline TjTalan

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Re: Finally a 78 750k
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2016, 08:02:43 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on October 04, 2016, 07:02:38 AM
Signals? We dont need no stinkin signals!

Congrats

Thanks, and I agree!


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Re: Finally a 78 750k
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2016, 09:24:27 AM »
Quote from: TjTalan on October 04, 2016, 08:02:11 AM
You seem like a wealth of knowledge, can't wait to pick your brain.

Lots of knowledgeable and helpful members here. You've come to the right place!  8)
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Projects:
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"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: Finally a 78 750k
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2016, 10:21:01 AM »
78's are the fastest........... :P
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Re: Finally a 78 750k
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2016, 03:39:00 PM »
Quote from: Desert-SOHC on October 04, 2016, 10:21:01 AM
78's are the fastest........... :P

Of course, mine is a 78!


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Re: Finally a 78 750k
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2016, 03:53:35 PM »
Quote from: TjTalan on October 04, 2016, 03:39:00 PM
Quote from: Desert-SOHC on October 04, 2016, 10:21:01 AM
78's are the fastest........... :P

Of course, mine is a 78!



Wrong...836's are the fastest!
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Re: Finally a 78 750k
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2016, 11:14:46 PM »
Quote from: TjTalan on October 04, 2016, 08:02:43 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on October 04, 2016, 07:02:38 AM
Signals? We dont need no stinkin signals!

Congrats

Thanks, and I agree!


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After many hairy scary moments on bikes without winkers, including near-miss broadsides, being overtaken as you're moving across a lane to turn, causing havoc at busy intersections etc, I now fit winkers to all my bikes, even the ones that never had them from new.

Don't know how it is over there, but in the UK little if no time is given to teaching new drivers hand-signals. Unless they're of a certain age, most drivers wouldn't have a clue why the biker in front would be sticking his arm out, let alone making circles with it! Probably think you're waving at them!

Maybe consider again? There are some very discreet jobbies on the market that could just save your arse. :)
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Re: Finally a 78 750k
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2016, 08:24:42 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on October 04, 2016, 03:53:35 PM
Quote from: TjTalan on October 04, 2016, 03:39:00 PM
Quote from: Desert-SOHC on October 04, 2016, 10:21:01 AM
78's are the fastest........... :P

Of course, mine is a 78!



Wrong...836's are the fastest!
No.  That "80 in 2nd"  350F was the fastest.  The rest of us are just poseurs  ::)

Welcome TJ!  Nice clean K8 you've got there 8)
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Re: Finally a 78 750k
« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2016, 01:05:41 PM »
Quote from: flybox1 on October 19, 2016, 08:24:42 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on October 04, 2016, 03:53:35 PM
Quote from: TjTalan on October 04, 2016, 03:39:00 PM
Quote from: Desert-SOHC on October 04, 2016, 10:21:01 AM
78's are the fastest........... :P

Of course, mine is a 78!



Wrong...836's are the fastest!
No.  That "80 in 2nd"  350F was the fastest.  The rest of us are just poseurs  ::)

Welcome TJ!  Nice clean K8 you've got there 8)

Well REALLY the RC 1036 kit was the fastest.......rode one in an Amen Savior frame once way back when.  You could haze the rear tire whenever you wanted, and it was wicked fun to hunt Z1's with it.
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Re: Finally a 78 750k
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2016, 02:03:39 PM »
This particular 750K is gone. Driver turned left in front of Tj, put him in the hospital and totaled the bike.

Get well soon Tj.
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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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