maintenance

All I want to do is check my valve clearances, should be simple- right? Bike was running fine most of last season, but poor starting made me decide to take a look at the valves before timing and carbs... Issue one; when the end of my camshaft is at the position stipulated in my Clymer manual...

Hi all, Newbie question was hoping you could assist with identifying the issue. I just picked up this '77 CB750 and seems to run good if it starts - however, just tried starting today and get this odd noise when trying to start (for the life of me cannot get it to start today) - sounds like...

Hi guys. I'm starting a carb improvement project; my '81 has never started very well and I'm tired of hanging onto the throttle for 10 minutes every time I start it up. The bike is now going have to be a daily commmuter -rain and shine- it's got to be more user friendly. After checking valve...

Have a 1972 CB750 that needs work, it is not running as smooth as it should. Looking for a mechanic/shop in Illinois to contact. Thanks!

I have a new-to-me '83 CB1000C which came with the OEM fairing installed. I took it off and installed the original headlight but it seems like when I flip on the high beam it lights up my front tire instead of way ahead of me- Looking at the filaments, it looks like when the high beam is...

I am torn between which Hondabond to use on sealing the case halves together. My understanding is that Hondabond 4 is more pliable and Hondabond HT is for high temp areas. I have used Permatex Aviation Form a Gasket on another project with good results, but I was going the Hondabond route...

Don't yell and scream that theres already a thread, i looked and searched every key word and tag imaginable relating to oil change maintenance. If theres already a thread great, if not, i'm new and just got a 1981 cb750, im 20 years old i dont know very much YET besides the very basic of a...

Hello everyone, first post from a newb. Thanks in advance. My first motorcycle was a 91 Nighthawk 750, this was 15 years ago. Got the nod from Momma recently to get another bike and was drawn once again to the Nighthawk after riding cruisers for the last 15 years. I picked up another 91...

Just bought this bike a few weeks ago about 12500 miles on it and have been driving it around a little bit all fine. Went to get on it after work, no power at all. It did rain during that time, first time i know of its been exposed to rain. I had a little problem previously with loose wires for...

Hello guys! This is my my first post (i know i gotta post in noob section first, but i thought i should kill two birds with one post). I have been lurking around for a few months now, and reading and getting knowledge. Thanks to all the contributors here! I am looking at this CB750 - its a...

I just recently purchased a 79 cb750f. It's a beautiful bike I picked up for a steal of a deal after one of the valve shims broke on the previous owner. After fixing the shim I've taken the bike out for a few short rides. I'm now having an issue once the bike heats up where when I come to a...

Hey all, First time poster. Restoring my father's 1980 CB750K and I have hit a snag in the project. I have a pretty bad oil leak under the cover of the front sprocket and shifting lever. I have purchased new seals and I did my homework on how to remove the seal. Unfortunately, its not as easy...

Hey guys, First time poster here. So Ill get right to it. I Had a problem with my bike misfiring before and not being able to start up before which lead me to: -Replace both ignition coils -New Plugs -New plug wires and caps, -Adjust the points -new condensers(this was the problem) Now after...

I'm new and am hoping for the right info. The starter just spins. I removed it, found the chain tensioner but no chain. I think it broke and fell out of sight. I tried to remove the alternator for a better look, but the stator and housing will only come out 5mm. The rotor won't come out...

I came across this the other day while looking up something for someone. I've got a 74 so I don't look at these files often.

Hey y'all, I'm thinking about purchasing this 1982 Honda CB750C. Here is the link to it: http://dothan.craigslist.org/mcy/5544749470.html According to the seller, it has a brand new chain and sprocket set. The engine and the exhaust are ceramic high temp paint. For perfect...

Hey everyone! I'm new to these forums so allow me to introduce myself. I'm a fairly new owner of a 1980 Honda cb750 bobber and i love it thus far. It's my first carbuerated engine so there is a learning curve for me maintenance wise. Anyway, i have the following issue (i think) and am reaching...

Guys, Help me out if you can. I am rebuilding the front wheel hub of my 1971 K1. Part of this rebuild was to inspect the speedometer gear, which I thought needed a good cleaning. I pulled the dust seal off, cleaned in up and repacked the gear. I am now trying to find a replacement dust seal...

Greetings, Its great to find an active community for such a fantastic machine. I am currently doing a front wheel rebuild and at the point in the project where it is time to install the new front wheel bearings. I am using the AllBalls kit 25-1307 My current dilemma is this: Before I...

Hey guys I have a '72 750 k2, I love it. Last year at the end of summer I noticed if i let the bike sit after riding, I would come out to a puddle of gas underneath her. I can't find a leak anywhere. I can ride all day and nothing... until She sits all night. The #4 carb is pretty corroded, I'm...

So I'm currently looking to replace the worn/dirty front & rear sprockets along with the chain on my 1981 CB750K DOHC but I'm having a bit of trouble finding exactly what I want. Currently the bike has: 18 tooth front sprocket 46 tooth rear sprocket...

I have a 1979 CB750K. Stock. I wanna replace the front tire which I believe is 100 90-17 and the one I'm looking at replacing it with is 150 80H-17. Will this tire work on the front or do I have to find another 100 90-17? Thanks :):cool:

Is the valve guide clip in the drawing for the 1976 CB750 F the one that's on the valve guide seal? Or is this another valve guide clip that goes on the guide somewhere? www.motobonita.com Thank you, Chris

This is a review for the Sear's DieHard Battery Charger and Maintainer, model number 28-71219. I have owned several of these over the years and I currently have 4 of these... I recommend them and have used them for 40 plus years. The info I will share comes directly from the owners manual for...

Hello World. Is the clutch nut (the one that requires the special tool) on the SOHC CB750 24mm? Will something like this work? Chrishttp://www.amazon.com/Honda-Filter-Clutch-Spanner-Wrench/dp/B004N6XY6O?tag=viglink21052-20 Thank you, Chris

So I have been restoring a 1980 CB750f and finally was making headway. I got it running and got the carbs relatively balanced. The other day I went to start her up and heard a loud bang and the engine appeared to seize. It would not turn over for a few tries. Then all of a sudden it worked fine...

Can I use 13213-KV0-000 bolts in lieu of 13213333003 which are no longer available from Honda for my 1975 CB750 F0 (Super Sport)? Thanks all.

So I'm measuring my valve clearance and I'm getting some wayyyyy wide readings. It looks like whoever did it last confused the .05mm spec with .005 inches. I'm getting readings ranging from .100mm to .150mm. This is safe for the valves, but surely would decrease performance, right? I may not...

Just bought a 81 Custom with no owners manual. Can someone tell me the recommended viscosity, capacity and torque for the bolt? Thanks

Hi, My father in law just gave me his old drag bike which is a 1974 CB750 (built). He use to drag it in the mid 90's but crashed on the track, so after his hospital stay he re built it and it stayed in the garage. I ride a 2009 Harley heritage so these older bikes are a new thing for me and...