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Offline Blasta

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« on: February 27, 2017, 07:49:22 AM »
Hi All,
I've just joined the forum after buying a CB750K4 last week. I live in Adelaide, Australia and I'm looking forward to restoring the Honda....I may need a bit of help from you guys though  :).

I'll see if I can add a pic of the bike.

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Re: Hi
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2017, 08:12:32 AM »
Welcome to the mad world of the SOHC, great looking bike.

Offline mike the bike

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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2017, 08:12:48 AM »
Welcome to thr forum Blasta, nice looking bike you've got there.  It looks all there apart from the handlebar grips.  What needs doing to it, is it running OK, do you ride it much, how long have you had it????

Mike
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

Offline Blasta

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« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2017, 08:30:32 AM »
Hi Mike,
Really all it needs to get it going is to sort out the front brake, which is ceased, and get the motor running. It has sat for a number of years  and although it starts, it's running a bit rough. So I'll start with a oil change, check valve clearances, balance carbies, tune, and see how it goes after that. Sounded pretty good when it was running.....no bad noises.
Besides that the rest is cosmetic. New spokes, switchblocks, some of the chrome, and tons of little thing. It's a great starting position and it will look fantastic when it's finished.
I haven't ridden it at all.....in fact I've never ridden a K series and I'm really looking forward to it.
I've had it 5 days and it already looks like this;
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so hopefully it won't be too long :)

Offline JamesH

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« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2017, 08:35:26 AM »
Welcome blasta - nice to have an Aussie with us so we have someone to bash come Ashes time..!

Seriously, lovely looking bike you have there and a great basis to recommission / enjoy.

Keep the pics coming and enjoy the rebuild - awesome bikes...

James

Offline Johnwebley

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« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2017, 02:33:11 PM »
welcome to the fun world of sohc,

 the front brake can normally sorted by replacing the old rubber bits,seals etc !!

 poor running is normally a carb issue,jets blocked etc

  its a great looking bike,

 enjoy it
lifelong motorcycle rider,and fan

Offline philward

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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2017, 09:07:36 PM »
Welcome Blasta - Exactly the same as mine - down to the colour - mines a K2 (we had K2 from 72 - 76 then straight to K6) -  Enjoy the forum
Phil
Current Bikes:-
Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
Kawasaki ZZR1100D3 (1995)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

 

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