Topic: Forgive me, Honda, for I have sinned.

[70CB750]

With the best intentions.  That guy needed space in his shop. 2006 KLR 650 - I wanted one for 20+ years.

[HondaMan]

With the best intentions.  That guy needed space in his shop. 2006 KLR 650 - I wanted one for 20+ years.

My condolences.

[Kelly E]

Nothing wrong with owning several different brands of motorcycles.

[Alan F.]

Bikes are better than women because.....

[Gurp]

Bikes are better than women because.....

Bingo....

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[70CB750]

Four cylinder to one cylinder  - quite the difference.

[Don R]

 Say four hail Hondas and you will be forgiven.

[BenelliSEI]

My wife and I had one each, forever. You will not regret it! Fantastic motorcycles. If you’re feeling really guilty a 30-40 year old Honda TransAlp is a great alternative?

[Alan F.]

Say four hail Hondas and you will be forgiven.

 

[70CB750]

My wife and I had one each, forever. You will not regret it! Fantastic motorcycles. If you’re feeling really guilty a 30-40 year old Honda TransAlp is a great alternative?

What impresses me, how long they are building mostly the same bike.  They must be doing something right. 

Also I can let my adult kids try it in our backyard since it's light enough and fall proof.

[RAFster122s]

Nothing wrong with owning several different brands of motorcycles.

Agreed, the KLH650 is well regarded and pretty durable and rich and deep aftermarket available for them.  They aren't a fortune to repair if you need to make any repairs or catch up on maintenance.

[70CB750]

Pretty clean.

[BenelliSEI]

Pretty clean.

Very nice! Has it had the “doohickey” (cam chain tensioner) done?

[RAFster122s]

They took it off the market recently and reintroduced it with a few changes, motor became compliant with Euro motor requirements and some chassis changes. New model is improved, but that is irrelevant for your situation. It is a big thumper that is very durable, tank like.
I'm sure you will be happy with it once you are accustomed to its few quirks, like any bike. Looks like you found a good example that likely needs little. Part of their endearing qualities I am told.

[70CB750]

Pretty clean.

Very nice! Has it had the “doohickey” (cam chain tensioner) done?

That something the PO couldn't tell me.  He got it from a mechanic and kept it in his shop, riding it only few hundreds mile a year. 

I am getting Clymer manual to read up on it and see what I need to do.  Seems like Thermo-Bob kit is a good idea, too. 

[BenelliSEI]

Pretty clean.

Very nice! Has it had the “doohickey” (cam chain tensioner) done?

That something the PO couldn't tell me.  He got it from a mechanic and kept it in his shop, riding it only few hundreds mile a year. 

I am getting Clymer manual to read up on it and see what I need to do.  Seems like Thermo-Bob kit is a good idea, too.

I read up on the thermo-Bob and it does seem like a good idea. Never did mine and after 14 years have never seen any issues….

[70CB750]

Pretty clean.

Very nice! Has it had the “doohickey” (cam chain tensioner) done?

That something the PO couldn't tell me.  He got it from a mechanic and kept it in his shop, riding it only few hundreds mile a year. 

I am getting Clymer manual to read up on it and see what I need to do.  Seems like Thermo-Bob kit is a good idea, too.

I read up on the thermo-Bob and it does seem like a good idea. Never did mine and after 14 years have never seen any issues….

Thank you.  I will see it through the winter first. 

[Stev-o]

Forgive me, Honda, for I have sinned.

Say 10 Hail Mary's and ride like Hell!!!

Wait, is it in running condition?  My freind has one, great bikes

[70CB750]

Forgive me, Honda, for I have sinned.

Say 10 Hail Mary's and ride like Hell!!!

Wait, is it in running condition?  My freind has one, great bikes

I remember ofreen having one for a while. 

Yes. It runs, no issues.  I took it around the block with a spare license plate  . The idle was bit high but that was easy to adjust. 

The PO put on it only 1800 miles since 2021, she will be happy in my place.

[70CB750]

Pretty clean.

Very nice! Has it had the “doohickey” (cam chain tensioner) done?

I did some reading and plan to change the doohickey before too long.  I will not try to adjust it before the change, seems like it's safer not to mess with it - if it is indeed broken or original. 

[BenelliSEI]

Good plan. Unless you hear a racket on a cold start, leave it.