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Messages - Yamahawk
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« on: November 03, 2017, 11:36:07 PM »
Hi John,
I am a new Honda SOHC owner also, and Horace looks pretty good! I am looking forward to a few years of learning on this bike! Welcome!!
Charlie
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« on: November 03, 2017, 03:01:58 PM »
Nelig.
The CB750A did have this type of caliper also, and I am thinking the front end is off of this model of CB750A. That would explain the ComStar wheels, etc. I know there is at least 3 types of parts fitted onto this bike, so it will be a puzzle to sort out.
Here is a pic of the headlight area also!
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« on: November 03, 2017, 02:58:39 PM »
Hi All,
I have taken more pics of the front end, here they are! I believe it is a stock set of front forks, with a triple tree of unknown year, and the front wheel off of perhaps a CB750A, along with the rear. The seat is not stock so it could be the 400 seat. I have a 72-76 seat coming, with the proper hinges and I will move the 'hook' latch over from this seat. I got the bike running rather well, had to clean the bleed hole in the master cylinder to free the front brake from sticking, and now it works well, I noticed that the right fork tube has mounts for a second caliper, and the ComStar has a mount for the second rotor, to convert it to dual disk brakes!
The instruments are not the stock speedometer, but not sure about the tach. I replaced the tach cable, as they had a square drive cable where it inserts into the head, and it is supposed to be the split mount cable end. Now the tach works well!
Here are some more pics!
Charlie
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« on: November 01, 2017, 02:32:14 PM »
Thanks, Nigel! Heading to my local bike shop for a filter now  Charlie
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« on: November 01, 2017, 02:29:40 PM »
It IS a mixture of parts, even the seat isn't stock. The rear wheel is a 17" and front is 19", glad the rear is 17", better tires available. I will go out in a bit and take a better picture of the front wheel/caliper/rotor. I'm thinking he bolted on a complete front end from an F2 or a CB750 Custom, as front fender also resembles later models... Thanks!
Charlie
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« on: November 01, 2017, 02:25:22 PM »
Thanks to everyone for the welcome! hello and welcome,
enjoy your life on this fun forum,
lots of help and advice here
I appreciate it John! Thanks! Welcome from over the pond👍 I’ve always thought exhausts capable was of burning ankles good.😂Enjoy your bike and the forum.
Me too, Moorey, I race a couple bikes, 1975 Yamaha RD350 and a 1989 Honda VTR250 Interceptor. And thanks for the welcome! Welcome to the forum Charlie. Great to have another one join us from USA, we really are getting to be an international forum.
Thanks, Nurse Julie, my youngest daughter is a nurse also! She is in oncology, and just passed her N.P. last year. God bless you for what you do! Great to have another USA member Charlie.......I used to go to Ohio on business quite a bit but it was Marysville, Akron & Tallmadge Ohio, which I guess are a fair way from you. Got the chance to relocate to Rockford Ill. in the 90's with my job but resisted the urge to go, as it reaches -40°F (= -40°C) in winter there. Found out years later that Rockford was the USA centre for Bridgestone Motorcycles. Would love to go to the Mid-Ohio swap-meets 
Hi Ashimoto, I know where those cities are, not too far, but a couple hours away. There is an older road race course over there I frequent, Nelson Ledges, and they just repaved it this summer! 2 miles, and 13 turns, a lot of fun. It is 15 miles west of Warren Ohio. I was at Mid-Ohio this year again, raced the RD350 and the VTR250, a lot of fun was had by all... the swap meet there is legendary, and if you are looking for parts, that's the place. Also, a lot of bikes for sale, some at not too bad pricing, others not so much lol. The Midwest can get pretty cold in the winter, here in Toledo, we are blessed by Lake Erie, which keeps it a little warmer than say, Chicago. Brrr! I am all for global warming Charlie
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« on: November 01, 2017, 01:16:09 PM »
Hi All,
Recently acquired a 1971 CB750 K1, and it has a set of ComStar wheels and forks off of a different model CB750. I am thinking perhaps an early 80's CB750 DOHC, but would value any information about them. It looks like he swapped the whole front end, but it still has the handlebar top clamp with the idiot lights in it. I am not sure if he swapped the rear fender, also. I appreciate any input you may have on this bike. The ignition switch was 'butchered' into a keyed automotive type switch mounted behind the cylinders, too. Thanks!
Charlie
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« on: November 01, 2017, 01:04:41 PM »
Hi All,
I recently had an opportunity to purchase a 1971 CB750 K1, and I went for it. I have always admired the old Hondas, never owned one till now. I am looking forward to working on it, and perhaps doing a bit of restoring or customizing on it. The previous owner did a little bit of parts swapping, looks like a set of wheels and forks off of a later model DOHC CB750, perhaps an 80's model, as it has ComStar wheels on it. But, it runs, and sounds very nice with the 4 into 2 side pipes. The oil smells a tad bit like gas, so that is the first thing to do, change the oil! I believe the oil needs ZDDP, so I will use Rotella first, then look for something better. Here are a few pics!
Charlie
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