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In again!

I stand corrected. This one is even more! Both nice bikes. Wow. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB-HONDA-CB-750-1971-K1-3183-ORIGINAL-MILES-/140799610499?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item20c84f8e83#ht_500wt_1064

The most expensive one I've seen yet. And hasn't met the reserve. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB-Honda-CB750-K0-Restored-1969-SOHC-CB-750-/110917247401?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item19d32ee1a9#ht_500wt_1064

Just an idea. After you get it flushed out, is there a way to use a clear line and some kind of inline screen/filter temporarily? Just until you're comfortable the problem is gone.

Hey Stabler, sorry about your bad luck. That's like my worst frickin' nightmare come true. Loss of oil pressure. Sounds like you caught it before it did any damage. I'm sure you'll get it sorted out.

Count me in!!!!!!!!!!

http://delaware.craigslist.org/mcy/3097692688.html Check out the pipes on the last pic.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB-1971-HONDA-CB750-/251095486607?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item3a7675108f#ht_500wt_1021 Nice, but he wants some serious cash.

The 450's gettin' closer. Need to finish the front brakes and do some painting. Too hot for that here today. 103. I guess I'll move on to the XS650 next and then maybe a CB750. The wife and I want to take the 450 and the 650 for a ride on the Blue Ridge Pkwy. next summer. Gotta keep workin'.

Nice pics. Looks like a good time. The hills of NC and Virginia are a wonderful place to ride.

It's just a slotted piece with a piece of some kind of plastic for wear. It moves straight up and down. I'll try and copy a picture for you out of my manual. It may not work because your chain tension changes with wheel movement. I think your idea of turning it on the tubing might be better.

Have you ever seen the tensioner on the primary in a Harley? It's a real simple arrangement and you could possibly do something similar. With your bike not having a swingarm, does the chain tension change as the wheel moves up and down?

As long as it's on the bottom, I would think it would work. Would you adjust tension with your normal tensioner, or make some provision for adjusting it (the tensioner wheel) and locking it down?

I guess the pros of the sprocket are a little more low end grunt and takeoff and solving your chain issue. The cons are the RPM and the gas mileage. I like the chain tensioner, but obviously the cost and time are definite cons. The pros would be a chain that is always at the right tension and...

Is that your gravity bleeding apparatus? Looks like Gene is ready to take 'er for a spin!

Glad to hear it! Lookin' forward to the test ride report.

That thing is gonna be cool! I can tell already.

Sounds like you're on the right track. Caps on the right plugs?

A jumper cable would work nicely. Clamp it to the battery and touch it to the starter.

You could use a test wire from the positive battery terminal straight to the starter. Would tell you if the starter and solenoid are working. And should start the bike if the key is on and you have spark and fuel. Just touch it to the starter and the battery at the same time and remove when it...

Carbs, front brakes, lookin' pretty complete. Looks like test ride time real soon!!!!! Beautiful bike! Do you have a wood floor in your workshop?

I'm in..........again!!!!!!!!!

Wow, that 550 is really somethin'. I'm sure it will be way out of my league. It's nice just seeing pics of something like that!

It's not a panic for me. I have a couple of other projects goin' now anyway. I'm just keepin' my eyes open.

Be careful with the compressor. A hand pump might be better. I hate to see brake fluid on your beautiful new paint job.

This is what I used. It took the work right out of it. Just put some brake fluid in one of those containers, pressurize the top of the fluid and it forces it out a hose in the bottom and up through your brake system. You could probably make one with a tire pump or compressor, some hose and a...

Lookin' nice! When I did the brake on my 450, I ended up using an air pump and pumped the fluid up from the bleeder to the reservoir. Only way I could get it to bleed. I will say it worked instantly once I tried it that way. My local auto parts store loans tools, so I didn't have to buy...

I thought the other one was expensive..............Sheesh!!!!!!!!!! http://wilmington.craigslist.org/mcy/3049744993.html

I agree, that seat is hideous!