Recent content by OutaControl

I noticed that the fork seals are leaking on my 1982 CB750C. While researching how to replace them I'm coming across things like progressive springs and valve emulators. Both sound like good ideas. Do any of you have any experiences or recommendations, good or bad, on the subject? I do only...

My 80 CB750 does not have this button. Could it be an aftermarket addition? I'd look in the manual to see if it's stock.

After walking away from it for a while I decided to take a look at the damage. On one of the brake shoes the brake medium separated from the metal. Other than that the lever spun a bit on the splined shaft that actuates the brakes. The lever and shaft should still be usable after readjusting...

I think you are likely correct, dirtdigger, it looks like the bold just went missing. I was able to find the manuals here: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=44399.0 The site tommycarl linked to requires an account. I'm definitely not going to ride until I get this fixed, as well as...

Yes it has rear drum brakes. I'm not sure the brake locked up, the wheel spins freely and there were no marks on the road. I had plenty of time to look while waiting for the tow truck. I don't have a manual for the bike yet. Any idea where to find a digital/PDF copy online?

As I was riding my 1980 CB750K on Sunday the bolt that holds the stabilizer to the rear hub decided to evaporate, or at least that's what I think happened. I was on the highway going about 60-70 mph and all of a sudden I felt something snap and the bike went all wonky. Luckily I was able to gain...