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I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #51 on: December 11, 2024, 07:42:35 AM »
... so I am asking....is this worth it?   

Hey Rick...most of us avoid buying the cheap chinese crap [CCC] from them, but it's only twenty bucks.  I'd ask about warranty before buying. 

And BTW - halogen lamps generally draw significantly more power from the elec system, maybe LED is a better choice?
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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #52 on: December 11, 2024, 08:26:15 AM »
... so I am asking....is this worth it?   

Hey Rick...most of us avoid buying the cheap chinese crap [CCC] from them, but it's only twenty bucks.  I'd ask about warranty before buying. 

And BTW - halogen lamps generally draw significantly more power from the elec system, maybe LED is a better choice?

When it comes to the CCC stuff, I hear ya!  Having three Jeeps and a Dodge, I learned my lesson long time ago.  But, that was mostly with electronic stuff.  Yup, I am aware that the halogen bulb will tax the system more than LED.  I was really just looking for the headlight shell to replace the sealed beam so we could do the LED bulb.   Funny thing, it is $20 through that link and $35 on Amazon. 
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

The Wife's Bike - 750K5
The Kid's Bike - 750K3

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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #53 on: December 11, 2024, 09:20:11 AM »
... so I am asking....is this worth it?   

Hey Rick...most of us avoid buying the cheap chinese crap [CCC] from them, but it's only twenty bucks.  I'd ask about warranty before buying. 

And BTW - halogen lamps generally draw significantly more power from the elec system, maybe LED is a better choice?

  Funny thing, it is $20 through that link and $35 on Amazon. 

Amazon price includes delivery?
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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #54 on: December 11, 2024, 09:45:36 AM »
It must, Prime Amazon Prime isn't what it used to be for sure.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #55 on: December 11, 2024, 05:04:27 PM »
Avoid 4-into-1 like the plague, will keep you from buying twice...their stuff is cheap Chinese crap and doesn't hold up if it works.
Headlights you would be better off getting a Valeo (Cibie) E code or Similar from eBay, the optics on a good glass lense make a huge difference. If you get someone's repacked crap like I once got a Hella in the Cibie box and I returned it.it was a discounted lamp but someone pulled a fast one on the return. Valeo bought Cibie several decades ago, Cibie has some of best inexpensive optics available. Crisp cutoff, no scattering and good quality.

I don't cheap out on primary headlights, tires and brakes, nor oil..
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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #56 on: December 12, 2024, 06:35:22 AM »
Thanks for the info, I will dig further.  Couldn't really find much "Valeo (Cibie) E code" or similar to that search criteria yesterday.  Hella 7" round E code H4 did pop up a lot.  I know to stay away from that particular headlight shell and focus more on the tried and trusted ones, even though they cost a bit more. 
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

The Wife's Bike - 750K5
The Kid's Bike - 750K3

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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #57 on: December 12, 2024, 05:41:30 PM »
What I bought was Cibie 82440, nla on Amazon unfortunately
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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #58 on: December 12, 2024, 05:42:15 PM »
Hella aren't awful, just not as good as the cibie
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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #59 on: January 11, 2025, 05:36:32 PM »
We put the steering stabilizer on the kids bike that I picked up from bikerbart a donkeys age ago. It was originally going on momma's bike but never did. Glad it is getting used.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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The Kid's Bike - 750K3

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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #60 on: January 13, 2025, 06:31:18 AM »
How's it running?
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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #61 on: January 13, 2025, 06:56:03 AM »
It seems to be running okay.  Idle is getting stronger.  I guess since he has been riding it, rings are loosening up?!?  Took a bit to locate an oil leak, got that fixed.  Oiler screw was way out.  Shut that off and it stopped.  Turn signals still act stoopid, may need buy a new bar switch assembly. 

Other than that, it seems good!  For now.  :O
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

The Wife's Bike - 750K5
The Kid's Bike - 750K3

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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #62 on: January 13, 2025, 06:58:58 AM »
It seems to be running okay.  Idle is getting stronger.  I guess since he has been riding it, rings are loosening up?!? 

Yeah, they tend to run better when ridden regularly....
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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #63 on: January 13, 2025, 07:02:41 AM »
JTMarks on eBay has decent prices on good quality aftermarket switch assembly... Occasionally they will send you a discount offer, don't ignore the offers as they are limited time offers.
They often have OEM switch assemblies too, but at OEM like prices if you can afford them.
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Re: Really's Kid got his first bike
« Reply #64 on: January 13, 2025, 09:26:12 AM »
Thanks for the info RAF!  I found JTMarks and they have that same controller for $1 more but has free shipping so it's cheaper than VintageCB750.  What sux is that the controller was new to begin with.  We just took too long to mount it. 
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

The Wife's Bike - 750K5
The Kid's Bike - 750K3