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Hmmm....not sure. Usually the marks are daubed onto the fasteners, mostly on the safety-related items, and usually they stick with 1 color for final inspection simplicity.

Here we go! Thank you!!!

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I recognize the purpose of the paint markings from my 40 years of auto restoration. Im looking for a photo so I can replicate them on my bike. Thanks

1975 CB. Found yellow paint remnants on fasteners under headlight. Thought it would be nice to refresh them, but now can't find the picture. Anyone have a pic of this? Thx.

I agree with pickle knuckles...the cables can, and often do, crate a bind in the slides. I struggled with this on my '75 CB and in looking for info, found about 15 different ways to route the cables. There is really only 1 way.

'73 850 Norton, '75 CB750. Both with Boyer. Great! (especially handy on the kick-only Commando)

I have a '75 and in January was having the exact same symptoms. After a ton of testing everything it turned out the battery was bad. Even though it displayed 12.6v, it would not hold it when cranking. One new battery later all is good.

Very nice original manual with all pages, no rips, tears, or stains. Includes original plastic sheath. $50 plus ship $5.95

Agree-starter fluid can cause damage. Use very, very sparingly, if at all.

https://www.bossard.com/global-en/assembly-technology-expert/technical-information-and-tools/technical-information/preload-and-tightening-torques/approximate-values-for-metric-coarse-threads-vdi-2230/ Here's an example....have fun.

Checking a metric bolt torque chart for that size fastener, I would go with 18 lb. ft. if you must....

Yes, stock coils (and all electrical stuff)

Sounds like quite the project. I asked 10 people how to route the harness and cables (esp under the tank). Got 8 different answers. But I do have it correct now, and happy to offer any photos, etc.

Thanks for checking in... and you are 100% correct-battery! In addition to doing that exact load check, I would fully charge the battery and one start attempt it would be under voltage. New battery and good to go. Happy New Year!

Glad it helped. I also just got a '75 and went through the carbs. I strongly recommend replacing the o-rings on the fuel transfer tubes while apart. That's why I got to do my carbs twice.....

Thank you. Those are like the straps that secure the main harness under the tank/seat. The factory manual illustrates those as well.

Are you sure the needle is entering the hole in the jet? Or is the needle bent? I notice the choke plate in the trouble carb. Is it interfering with the slide?

So I've seen clutch cable: Not secured to frame Secured with zip ties Secured with band clamp(s) How did they leave factory? Thanks

Sorry, I don't. Think it was down around 1/8-3/16". But the absolute size isn't as important as getting them all equal. Once they all match, you can raise or lower all together with the idle screw.

I googled "Honda CB750 case bolts"...all kinds of sellers.....

Just to wrap this issue up....the key was new rubber boots, both inlet and air box. After 48 years......

It runs so good I thought I'd share... Completely rebuilt carbs-ultra-sonic cleaning, new guts, the whole bit. Don't have a sync tool, so I loosened the slide adjuster nuts and selected a drill bit that could just fit in the gap between the bore and slide. Adjusted all to same drill bit. Can...

I struggled with what I thought was a short on my K5, after hours with a multi-meter, jumper wires, etc it ended up the battery was bad internally. Yep, electrical stuff can be a bitch. Not to derail the thread, but where are you getting the 5x25mm 15A fuses? Seem very hard to find...

Great, then I guessed right. Got the carbs back on and the bike running with no leaks! Still struggling with the air box and probably for the same reason-aged, hardened boots. I'm ordering those, too.

Thanks all for the replies-it was a very frustrating day. Excuse my vent... Now I have new Genuine Honda boots with the numbers stamped. Looks like the numbers face up, and toward the carbs, or....? Thx

The good-rebuilt carbs, they no longer leak (transfer tubes). The bad-can not get them back on. I've owned, worked on, restored, and raced cars for 30 years. This, by far, is the most difficult thing to do in the history of motorized transportation!! F*&^k me!!

WTB: good pair of side reflectors with base, correct for '75 CB. ('72-'76). Original Honda only. Thx

My '75 K has the smaller reflectors. Thought the '75 had the large ones. There is even a spare in the box (also small). Anyone have/have seen a '75 with the smaller reflectors.

I went with a Duracell, 14A AGM from Batteries Plus. Fits perfectly. Great warranty. Pricey, but cranks like a mutha.

What has proven to be a good, stout non-acid heavy duty battery? Thx