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CB750 / Re: CB750K2 - Identifying Parts
« on: March 15, 2022, 10:27:40 PM »
I will be able to paint it while completely disassembled….the only ‘wrinkle in the paint’ will be Mrs F’s attitude to the use of her oven…… :-\

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CB750 / Re: CB750K2 - Identifying Parts
« on: March 15, 2022, 02:52:57 PM »
Quote from: Nurse Julie on March 15, 2022, 02:11:05 PM
Quote from: Biggles07 on March 15, 2022, 12:48:45 PM
Thank you again Julie.

Great advice. I have a complete S/H engine that'll be the basis of a full rebuild this spring. It'll get the 'Simonize' treatment! I'll post my results once its in progress.

Cheers Simon
Simoniz SIMVHT31D is the best we have ever found both for colour match and finish on all of our own and customers engines. As with anything though, a good outcome is all down to the prep. The engine has to be fully stripped and prepared as the VHT needs air curing and oven curing.
It's available from ebay. You will need about 2 cans to do a full engine. Read instructions carefully and do exactly as it says in the instructions.

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CB750 / Re: CB750K2 - Identifying Parts
« on: March 15, 2022, 12:48:45 PM »
Thank you Julie.

Supplemental re Cloud Silver for engine cases: what sort of paint should one use (I'm thinking that a VHT paint might be best?), and are there any tips on sourcing it and the best method of applying it?

Again many thanks in anticipation.

Cheers Simon

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CB750 / Re: CB750K2 - Identifying Parts
« on: March 15, 2022, 10:27:49 AM »
James, thank you so much. Very helpful. Interesting that my bike (which is definitely a UK machine registered in July 73 in Hull) has what appears to be US spec parts. Still, after 49 years its maybe not surprising! Someone has definitely changed stuff at the front end over time. I'm going to gradually get it back to original, but riding it is more important as the weather improves! :) Thanks again, Simon

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CB750 / CB750K2 - Identifying Parts
« on: March 14, 2022, 12:52:03 PM »
Hi all, I recently purchased a nice, fairly un-restored UK CB750K2 in gold. But it has some features that I either can't reconcile or don't understand. I'm wondering if the gurus out there can help:

1. I've had the carbs done but I have 2 pipes coming form the mid-line of the assembly that I don't understand. See pic. I'd love to know what there're for!
2. My left fork ear has a square hole in it. Its empty - what's it for?
3. The L/H switch gear has an additional momentary press button mounted underneath the assembly. It is not wired to anything. Again, anyone know what it's for?
4. The bike has 'UK-style' lower handlebars (which I like) but the cables are clearly intended for the higher US-style bars. I've sourced shorter throttle cables, but the shorter upper brake hose is eluding me. Any ideas on the precise part number and possible sources?
5. Finally, the PO spray-painted the engine cases and cylinders silver in-situ (small over-spray evident). What was the original state of the barrels & cases? Painted or plain aluminium?

Very grateful for any help with this. Thanks in advance, Simon

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