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    hinksy replied to the thread Who is painting their engine ?.
    Whatever you use/do , it cops a flogging over time and will eventually need redoing . If you leave it bare corrosion will eventually...
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    hinksy replied to the thread Fork Shrouds.
    I was tempted to try , but now having second thoughts . Sad to hear that they dont fit well after having paid for them , but glad now I...
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    hinksy replied to the thread Fork Shrouds.
    I`m over it . I spent way to much to buy some immaculate K7-8 ones hoping they would work , but alas , no . Now I cannot even sell them...
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    hinksy replied to the thread Fork Shrouds.
    I am not 100 poocent sure , but I think if it has these two horns , then it might have similar brackets/shrouds/ears . I think the...
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    Ouch ! That has to hurt , but it was on the cards . I hope it didnt do too much damage to the cylinder . Dont forget to go thru the...
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    hinksy replied to the thread Fork Shrouds.
    As I couldnt get any for my F2 , I did consider the vietnam option . I dont know if you could call it bad fortune , or not , but they...
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    When you use dial guages , dont expect them to be a certain reading ( volumetric ) Just set them all to the number two carb and get them...
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    Forgot about your clutch , yes you can free it up by riding it . Check your cables free play first , it has adjusters at the handlebar...
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    hinksy replied to the thread Fork Shrouds.
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/286495131092?_skw=CB750+K6+headlight+ears&itmmeta=01KA81B5TNSTDNCQX3121CYY3V&hash=item42b470c5d4:g:CaMAAOSw0V...
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    That is part of the advance mechanism for the ignition no.7 in the pic , so you will need another advance unit . Someone must have...
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    And the neutral switch light strikes again ! Ever since I replaced the switch , it has dripped a bit of oil , so had a look at the...
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    hinksy replied to the thread Does anyone make these ?.
    This guy sells old spares ( wrecks ) in oz , he may have some Honda CB750 Four Bikes & Parts Australia
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    My 77 F2 had been last tagged in 92 , it sat for a while , 32 yrs . There is a good chance the valves could look like mine did . I also...
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    hinksy replied to the thread New guy with new old bike.
    Both the tensioners are numbered as " 3 " in these pics
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    You need to pull the carbs and clean them thoroughly . The passages for the idle circuit and the mixture screw could be crusted up and...
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    hinksy replied to the thread 1978 cb750 K vs F carbs?.
    3 sire not 5 , only 3
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    hinksy replied to the thread 1978 cb750 K vs F carbs?.
    I have 3 different pics of carb numbers and they are all the same , I wonder if someone made a booboo and put 069A instead of 064A . I...
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    hinksy replied to the thread 1978 cb750 K vs F carbs?.
    Although externally I think they are the same , there are internal differences . The carbs will be stamped on the sides so you can tell...
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    Also check out "the motorcycle MD" and "peter anderson" on the youtubes . They both go through a full strip down , clean and rebuild
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    hinksy replied to the thread Rust in tank.
    I soaked it for four days and i used 20 litres of plain white vinegar , it is only $1.00 per litre here . And I used about half of a...
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    hinksy replied to the thread Rust in tank.
    I used evaporust on mine and the same happened . I was told about vinegar , so I used that and finished with baking soda to nuetralise...
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