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Any good Honda mechanics in or around Leeds
« on: August 23, 2019, 07:02:09 PM »
Hi I have some problems with my Honda CB750 F1 problems I don't think I can tackle on my own. So as the title, does anyone know of anyone competent around the Leeds area who can help? I think I have a problem something to do with the gears they engage OK and drive the wheel OK but at low revs there is a horrible clunking sound. this seems to be coming from the alternator area but cant figure why placing it in gear would affect the alternator! Basically looking for someone who can sort it as I dont think I have the knowledge or nonce regarding a multi cylinder machine.
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Re: Any good Honda mechanics in or around Leeds
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2019, 07:56:05 PM »
They are no more difficult than a single and way easier than a British twin, sound could simply be loose or bad chain and/or sprocket.
Go to alladins cave and download the appropriate manual then with a decent 3/8 six sided metric socket set and an impact screwdriver you are good to go.

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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2019, 08:21:22 PM »
They are no more difficult than a single and way easier than a British twin, sound could simply be loose or bad chain and/or sprocket.
Go to alladins cave and download the appropriate manual then with a decent 3/8 six sided metric socket set and an impact screwdriver you are good to go.
Unfortunately its not the chain I have checked that, unless its the primary chain in which case according to the manual its a cylinder head off job :-[
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Re: Any good Honda mechanics in or around Leeds
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2019, 08:23:36 PM »
Nope, it's an engine out in one complete lump job. You can't even get the rocker cover off these engines with it still in the frame  :'( If it's the cam chain, once you get the engine out of the frame, it is the top end that needs to be stripped. If it's the primary chains, that's a complete engine strip.
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2019, 08:38:04 PM »
Nope, it's an engine out in one complete lump job. You can't even get the rocker cover off these engines with it still in the frame  :'( If it's the cam chain, once you get the engine out of the frame, it is the top end that needs to be stripped. If it's the primary chains, that's a complete engine strip.
hence why I could do with a competent  mechanic. :) :D
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« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2019, 08:40:26 PM »
Don't forget, if you are not used to these bikes / engines, what you are hearing could be totally normal. Does the clunking get quieter above 2k RPM ?
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Re: Any good Honda mechanics in or around Leeds
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2019, 08:46:55 PM »
Don't forget, if you are not used to these bikes / engines, what you are hearing could be totally normal. Dies the clunking get quieter above 2k RPM ?
It does get quieter as speeds up I will check if it goes above 2k rpm, but it does sound very loud to me anyway! Just I remember when riding a matchless back in the day my mate got a Honda dream which was very quit compared ;D and the gold wing I borrowed for a few months was quiet too ;D ;D
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« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2019, 08:52:14 PM »
Don't forget, if you are not used to these bikes / engines, what you are hearing could be totally normal. Dies the clunking get quieter above 2k RPM ?
It does get quieter as speeds up I will check if it goes above 2k rpm, but it does sound very loud to me anyway! Just I remember when riding a matchless back in the day my mate got a Honda dream which was very quit compared ;D and the gold wing I borrowed for a few months was quiet too ;D ;D
These bikes are no comparison to a Dream or a Goldwing...a million miles apart in fact.
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« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2019, 09:58:50 PM »
First thing to do, especially if the bike is new to you, is a full service, ok the vac gauges are not cheap but depends on how long you are going to keep the bike.
They do clatter and bang at tickover unless all sevice items are spot on and sometimes even after.
Cant think of anything particular that would cause your noise, these engines can do phenominal miles if oil and filter changes kept up.

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« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2019, 11:01:27 PM »
First thing to do, especially if the bike is new to you, is a full service, ok the vac gauges are not cheap but depends on how long you are going to keep the bike.
They do clatter and bang at tickover unless all sevice items are spot on and sometimes even after.
Cant think of anything particular that would cause your noise, these engines can do phenominal miles if oil and filter changes kept up.
Hi  Yes I agree did a full service when I first got it oil change, filter. brake master cylinder rebuilds, helicoiled all stripped threads, carbs, etc
Engine sounds fairly sweet when in neutral, just when I put it in gear the clanking starts (on paddock stands). Not actually run it on a road yet due to DVLA losing my paperwork for a month costing me £25 for duplicate V5 then original paperwork coming back to me from DVLA in post day after. Will get it insured soon and try it out on road as its now showing as taxed DVLA web. >:(.   Hopefully it wont break down on test drive. Just trying to get it right before riding it. ;D ;D
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Re: Any good Honda mechanics in or around Leeds
« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2019, 07:46:08 AM »
Looks like it's running pod type air filters,  with these it's difficult to set up low rpm running to get it competently smooth and they can sound much more unrefined in comparison to expectations.

That's not drastic but acknowledged as an area of compromise when compared to standard air intake system.

When you run it in gear,  try just gently squeezing the rear brake to give a little load on the drive train consistently.  It'll usually quieten down like that as it's pulling torque right through in one direction and not oscillating the transmission components to produce noise.

On these engines it's getting used to the noises it should make to get a decent judgment of condition / faults if present.

Quite a few are alarmed when initially getting to live with one of these as they do have some characteristic noises not expected.

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« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2019, 09:08:20 PM »
After watching many videos on cb750 engine noises, I decided mine is pretty quiet 8) So taxed and insured her today and will try her out on the road tomorrow ;D. Hopefully will come back unscathed.
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Re: Any good Honda mechanics in or around Leeds
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2019, 11:25:41 PM »
Do you get over to squires cafe at all? I will gladly meet you there and have a listen.....i can definitely tell you if it sounds normal or not...

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« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2019, 10:50:08 AM »
Do you get over to squires cafe at all? I will gladly meet you there and have a listen.....i can definitely tell you if it sounds normal or not...
LOL the last time I was at Squires I was on a triumph Bonneville listening to the Shangri las 'Remember' I believe it has moved from that location now and is very popular. I mean to get over there at some point I will let you know when. Are you a regular visitor? in which case I will make it when you are present. thanks very much for your offer.
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« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2019, 01:27:33 PM »
Just about every time I go out I end up there at some point.... either as a start point or for a last dash coffee.. :-)

 

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