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DaveB

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Hello
« on: March 28, 2017, 06:43:18 PM »
I've just purchased a Honda CB750K6 manufactured in Dec 1975 for the US market. It was brought over to the UK last year and registered then as a 'P' reg but with a declared date of manufacture of 1976. Although I'm slightly concerned the previous UK owner only did 2 miles on it, it seems to be in reasonable overall condition but with plenty of scope for tinkering, cleaning, polishing, repairing, replacing etc. which is =what I was looking for - a project. Anyway, I'm sure I'll have some questions going forwards, but for now, hi everyone :)

Offline Johnwebley

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Re: Hello
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2017, 07:04:03 PM »
Hi and welcome,

 post lots of pics,ask questions if your unsure,

 were here to help,

please enjoy ,this is a great friendly place ,
lifelong motorcycle rider,and fan

Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: Hello
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2017, 07:15:49 PM »
Welcome DaveB, have fun with your project. Quite a few forum members live in your part of Kent, so I'm sure help, if needed, won't be far away.
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

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Offline RGP750

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Re: Hello
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2017, 07:23:46 PM »
Hi Dave
Welcome to the mad house.
Nice to have another local member.
Loads of help on here if you need it
1972 500/4
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Offline Moorey

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Re: Hello
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2017, 08:25:21 PM »
Welcome, are you keeping it USA spec.

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« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2017, 08:26:15 PM »
Welcome to the mad world of the SOHC, K6 = 1976

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« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2017, 08:54:13 PM »
Welcome Dave - enjoy this helpful, knowledgable and friendly 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)

DaveB

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Re: Hello
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2017, 10:06:55 PM »
Welcome, are you keeping it USA spec.

Thank you all for the welcome. This is a good question that I'm not sure at the moment how to answer. My understanding, with very limited knowledge mostly gained from the interweb is that the only differences are: size of indicators, height of bars and the rear tail light mount, oh and size of the tail light. That being the case then it seems it's a decision I could make later in the process of restoration. Please let me know if I missed any differences.

My first priority is to service the engine and get it running as sweet as possible. It starts fine but tick over is a bit lumpy and it seems difficult to find the right choke position. I want to check valve clearances and for carb air leaks before suspecting anything else.

 

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