Recent content by Herd

Dirtdigger, thanks for the reply. I have been taking my time with the bike. Rode it for another week or so with no issues. A couple days ago, it stalled out while driving, like it was running out of fuel. There was fuel in the tank. I checked the plugs, 1 and 4 were wet with gas, 2 and 3 were...

I am digging these signals from dime city: http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-lighting-parts-clear-round-aluminum-blinkers-turn-signals-25-8320cm.html They are a little smaller profile, but still have the vintage asthetic.

I have experimented with some bare metal tanks. They are actually pretty easy to maintain. Just rub the exterior of the tank down with used motor oil. The blacker, the better. It will prevent rust from forming and overtime will produce a very cool patina. Just make sure to go over it with an...

I used vinegar last year on a couple of very badly rusted tanks. Loaded them up with nuts and bolts and plugged the bungs. Let it sit for a day or so and every time I passed the tank, I would give it a good shake. Rust was literally annihilated. When you are ready to flush, drain vinegar (save...

Hi all, I just picked up a nice 1978 CB750K this weekend. I've had a few bikes, but this is my first Honda 4, and I think it is waaaaaaaay cool. It's bone stock at the moment, and I promise to get some pics up soon. PO said the carbs were cleaned (I don't think so), the plugs replaced...