Recent content by powellskier

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Thanks for the info. My own searches have been fruitless as well. I'll check eBay for stator covers...

I shattered the brush holder on my '80 CB750K while trying to remove it. :banghead: (Those screws were TIGHT) How and where do I get a new holder without having to buy an entire stator cover? Can I try gluing\JB-Welding the parts back together, or is there too much vibration in the cover to...

Ah, the old green wire that doesn't attach to anything...

Thank you for the input and advice. I bought a set of Dynatec DC1-1 coils which are 5 OHM coils that were used on SOHC points systems. The rotor readings were the same on two multi-meters, analog and digital...

I own a 1980 CB750 that has had some charging system problems. The magneto/rotor is measuring 1-2 OHMs. Should I replace it? I am also looking at replacing the stock coils and possibly some wiring as well. Should I use 3 OHM or 5 OHM coils? What is the difference between 3 OHM and 5 OHM? I...

I thought of that, but then I remember all the cuss words, aggravation, skinned knuckles, more cuss words and hassle of removing and installing these. (especially installing) I appreciate the response and I am leaning towards doing just that, but I think I will wait until this winter.

I own a 1980 CB750K w/ Vetter with 34,000 miles that I have been working on for far longer than I care to admit. (I also own an identical motorcycle with around 23.000 miles.) Without getting into too much detail, my problem is this: I cannot get this thing to idle. I have rebuilt/replaced the...