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Hi,

just done a wheel alignment check on my CB750F1 and discovered the front wheel is 10mm off set to one side.

I used two straight lengths of metal held up against the rear and front wheels, measuring the off set at the front wheel.

Maybe this would account for the low speed steering wobble when cornering to the right?

Any thoughts on the  likely cause of this problem would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Skoti.   

Spent loads of cash doing up the bike over the winter and first time out discovered the head gasket leaking oil at the front outer head studs where they go through 'O' rings .

Rather than spending more cash I tried a botch up and after 700 miles it's still holding .

Here's what I used:-

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/SM_BwkFUCP7kGETbr6pYwg?feat=directlink

Cleaned away all traces of oil, grease and caked on grime with brake cleaner and cotton buds until absolutely spotless all the way around the front outer stud boss.


Applied this P U sealant/adhesive purchased from local motor factors and left to set for 24 hours.

http://www.u-pol.com/product-cat/162/tiger-seal%E2%84%A2-pu-adhesive-and-sealant.htm


I ran a bead of sealant from under the exhaust rose at the front to half way along the gasket edge at the side. I used a piece of small plastic tube fixed onto the nozzle of the tube to get access right into the gasket edge.

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/OjtPCJf8sGatBcJSMvO_5Q?feat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/MzemzVl7rdTPVeV3s-OJrQ?feat=directlink


Hope this might help others 
   

Sorry to keep posting as many questions, but this is the first F1 I've owned and I'm not sure what to expect of it.

At low speeds and around 2000rpm when riding through towns the motor feels lumpy, open the throttle a touch and it becomes smooth.

Is this normal   

 

Just changed my F1 engine oil and oil filter today. With the engine hot I drained the oil tank, engine sump and oil filter housing.

Took just under 3 litres of oil to refill it to the top mark on the dip stick although the sticker on the oil tank states engine oil capacity 3.5 litres.

Have I missed something or is this normal? 

Hi,

my CB750F1 handle bars are a touch wider and taller than standard which makes the clutch cable stretch when on full left lock.

Anyone know of a good source for slightly longer clutch cables?   

Hi,

I want to up the gearing on my F1 but I'm not sure if there's enough space for a larger front gearbox sprocket.
The front sprocket is cheaper and easier to change than the rear sprocket so can anyone advise me if there is enough space to replace the standard 17 tooth front gearbox sprocket with say an 18 tooth sprocket without the chain fouling the sprocket cover mounting lugs etc ?    

Ahoj,

I've recently bought a 1976 CB750F1 from an old friend which has been stored for the last 10 years. It runs but needs some work. It's the first Honda Four I've owned so you may hear more from me in the way of technical advice required!   

yours hopefully

Skoti