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Offline myhondas

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Back up and running like a champ
« on: April 17, 2009, 06:39:18 PM »
Tried to start the K4 last week and it wouldn't catch or start. So, pulled the plugs and sand blasted them, gap them and stuck em back in their holes. I pulled the points and resurfaced them. Put everything back together and set dwell and then timing while cranking. Gas tank back on and fuel turned on and one touch of starter and fired right up as strong as ever. Took it for it's inaugural spring ride. Put about 10 miles on it and got all the usual stares from the unbelieving. Bike is 35 years old but looks better than it did in the showroom and sounds awesome in the revs. Can't wait to start the rides and gatherings. Spring seems to finally be here.
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Re: Back up and running like a champ
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2009, 07:07:38 PM »
Nice job and very awesome news. But this thread would be even more awesome with some pics!!!!
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Re: Back up and running like a champ
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2009, 07:12:37 PM »
Yeah, some pictures would be nice. I've seen the bike and it is GORGEOUS! Come on Ray, give us a look.

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Re: Back up and running like a champ
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2009, 07:24:31 PM »
sorry, I usually forget since my avatar is the bike. Here are some photos for ya.......
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1974 CB 750 K4 IN PART-OUT PROCESS (my original bike)
1965 C100 CUB 50 (PIT BIKE)
1996 VF 750 CD daily rider
1983 VF 1100 V65 Magna in restoration process
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Re: Back up and running like a champ
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2009, 07:30:26 PM »
hey paul,

u going to the june 6 AMA pickerington oh museum jap day? I plan to ride it there and got my camp/entry tickets for mid-ohio for the weekend. Going to have the bike in the sandcast tent on display.
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1974 CB 750 K4 SHOWROOM
1974 CB 750 K4 IN PART-OUT PROCESS (my original bike)
1965 C100 CUB 50 (PIT BIKE)
1996 VF 750 CD daily rider
1983 VF 1100 V65 Magna in restoration process
SOHC# 5105 11228

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Re: Back up and running like a champ
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2009, 07:30:45 PM »
Hey Ray, I think I can see some dust on the valve covers.......come on you're slipping.  ;D

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Re: Back up and running like a champ
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2009, 07:34:02 PM »
I'm thinking of going out for the weekend. I'm still in negotiations with the majority stock holder (wifey) I'll let you know.

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Re: Back up and running like a champ
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2009, 07:46:55 PM »
hey, if there wasn't some road dust on it, people would not believe that I still ride it. I will wipe it down after it cools off though.  I have to admit, I really enjoy the stares and  the reactions I get on the road. Today, I got a thumbs up and a horn beep from a HD and yammy that were riding past me.  I got my weekend camping/entry tickets for mid-ohio vintage days in July. Plan to use the c100 cub as a pit bike and have the K4 in the sandcast owners tent. Plan to try to get the magna on the track if possible.
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Re: Back up and running like a champ
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2009, 02:02:02 AM »
Just got mine up and running again after its winter sleepcan't to get some rides in, cheers Mick. 
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Re: Back up and running like a champ
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2009, 12:01:23 PM »
Now that's sweet looking. Got the F's running? Like to see some pics of those too.


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1974 CB 750 K4 IN PART-OUT PROCESS (my original bike)
1965 C100 CUB 50 (PIT BIKE)
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1983 VF 1100 V65 Magna in restoration process
SOHC# 5105 11228
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