D D062296d CB750 New member Messages 3 Reaction score 1 Points 3 Location Ohio Sep 21, 2026 #1 Any idea why a 1976 CB 750 I’m looking at would have the kickstart lever on the left side just behind the gear shift. Never seen this before. Thanks.
Any idea why a 1976 CB 750 I’m looking at would have the kickstart lever on the left side just behind the gear shift. Never seen this before. Thanks.
dirtdigger Moderator Staff member Top Contributor Messages 4,116 Reaction score 442 Points 83 Location US Sep 21, 2026 #2 sounds like the automatic bike. The kickstarter is supposed to be stored under the seat. Send a picture to confirm.
sounds like the automatic bike. The kickstarter is supposed to be stored under the seat. Send a picture to confirm.
D D062296d CB750 New member Messages 3 Reaction score 1 Points 3 Location Ohio Tuesday at 5:26 PM #3 This is a 76 Hondamatic. Looked up the vin. Explains the left hand shift.
D D062296d CB750 New member Messages 3 Reaction score 1 Points 3 Location Ohio Tuesday at 5:44 PM #4 The bike is missing the exhaust and side covers. Other than that looks bone stock. Not sure if I want to refurbish it or get rid of it. Not necessarily my cup of tea. My last 750 was a rigid chop.
The bike is missing the exhaust and side covers. Other than that looks bone stock. Not sure if I want to refurbish it or get rid of it. Not necessarily my cup of tea. My last 750 was a rigid chop.
dirtdigger Moderator Staff member Top Contributor Messages 4,116 Reaction score 442 Points 83 Location US Tuesday at 7:59 PM #5 That is a 750 Hondamatic. The kickstarter is meant to be stored under the seat. Wish I was closer I always wanted one in the collection
That is a 750 Hondamatic. The kickstarter is meant to be stored under the seat. Wish I was closer I always wanted one in the collection