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« on: April 13, 2024, 08:19:13 PM »
not got a clue about laithes, apart from they make things round haha, also not got the space, or the finance to buy one haha
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« on: April 13, 2024, 07:27:44 PM »
someone up in Shetland is selling a Myford laithe just now
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« on: April 09, 2024, 08:23:40 PM »
Personally I prefer SS bolts to the Allen Key Headed ones. If you use AKH bolts on the top of the engine they hold water and fill up with dirt over time. Lots of sellers that do kits so you get a similar length replacements.
My 500 was already fitted with SS AKH bolts so to save on costs I just replaced the top casing ones. Not bothered about the side covers being AKH ones.
If you look in the parts book the part number contains data indicating the length and thread size in mm, not the thread pitch though. If you search here you will find previous information. There is also a code for if the bolt was Chromed, BZP etc.
By looking in the parts manuals you can see the order of the parts for the clutch assembly order in conjunction with workshop manuals.
Hope you took plenty of photos as you dismantled stuff, easy to think you will remember how it went then months down the line doubt creeps in.
its all bigger stuff i have removed so far, so there will only be one way it can go back on, is there a download-able parts manual, if so could you send me the link, unfortunately some stuff was already stripped before i got the bike, so they will be a bit more tricky to put pack together, but i will get there slowly
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« on: April 09, 2024, 06:32:42 PM »
so i have been in the garage for half an hour or so tonight, started stripping down the rear end, only because that looked the easiest, starting to get a bit more of an idea what parts i am definentely going to need, and what parts can be reused. ideally i need to get all the bits off that need sent away to be rechromed, all the frame black parts i am just going to clean up and rattle can, the frame will only need touching up in places. not 100% sure what i am going to do with the wheels yet. the engine is still an issue too, a lot of the engine/clutch/gearbox covered have been removed before i got the bike and i dont have the bolts that holds them all on, so if anyone can recommend a bolt set with alan key heads that will come in handy that would be great. i will order a box of M6 and M8 bolts in different sizes so i can change ones out as i put it all back together. the more i look at it and as bits come off im getting less and less scared lol
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« on: April 06, 2024, 11:56:21 AM »
Just so you know that seat has been modified as well.
It would be worth taking the engine out and removing the head so you can determine which model top end it is, it is no problem running an earlier top end as long as oil returns are sorted, slightly down on power but are you really going to be able to tell unless you rag it everywhere?
If you want i can give you a mobile number to call me when i am sat at work on an evening so i can give you things to look for.
Good luck with the project
yea if you want to shoot me a message with your number that would be helpful, thank you
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« on: April 06, 2024, 11:36:26 AM »
it is a UK model, i know that for sure. just been out to the garage this morning to try and work out a game plan and to see what is missing/broken. this is a long term project. so i just plan to buy things when there is spare money, the fuel tank is missing a small bit of paint and has started to rust, so i want to get the tank off and properly resprayed. the frame is in pretty good condition so once i get it all stripped i might just need a bit of tidying up, all the chrome will need to be removed and boxed up to go to the mainland to get re-chromed. wheels off and sorted, who ever put in the clocks has hacked at the wiring so i think im just gonna put in a whole new loom then i shouldnt have any problems. and like i said if im going to do it, i may as well do it properly. overall im not worried how much money i put into it but it will be slow and steady. im hoping by around september/october i would have enough money saved that i can get someone to hopefully strip and check the engine.
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« on: April 06, 2024, 10:15:18 AM »
I don't know your age or mechanical demographic but I'm with DomP on this one.
My only reservation is the 750 engine is pretty heavy so you will probably need a hand to lift it out.
I was 72 when I fully dismantled my 400 having done nothing on a motor cycle engine since I was a teenager. With the help of members here I restored my 400 starting during the COVID lock down.
I've had sleepless night during my first rebuild but it has not put me off doing a second despite a few heath issues getting in the way. If your mechanical knowledge is basic now is the time to learn - even more so if like me you are retired.
If it all goes belly up you can send the engine to Bryanj. Take plenty of photos as you strip the bike down, get hold of a Haynes Manual and go for it. Plus download the Honda Manual in Aladdins Cave or Asks dropbox. A parts manual is almost as good as a workshop manual or better for showing how the bike is assembled.
If you get stuck this is the site to help you out. If a bloke built it in Japan I'm pretty sure a Shetlander can fix it.👍👍👍
i would love to do it myself but i know its way above what i am capable of and it way way way out of my comfort zone, even just stripping and rebuilding the bike is gonna push me to new limts
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« on: April 05, 2024, 07:01:36 PM »
dropped you a message BrianJ. cheers for that Ian i will get in contact with him
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« on: April 05, 2024, 06:36:22 PM »
i can say the clocks arent honda at all, they have been put at somepoint, i will get more pics when im next over at the garage. i was told it was a f2, but thats not to say is the same engine.
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« on: April 05, 2024, 06:22:38 PM »
yea the clocks arent honda.. thanks Orcade Ian for the pointers, not sure i know the people you names, but would be happy if you could put me in contact with them
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« on: April 05, 2024, 05:58:12 PM »
hopefully this works
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« on: April 05, 2024, 05:47:13 PM »
yea im up in Shetland, which is a huge pain in the ass sometimes. how would i tell what model? would that be from the start of the frame number?
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« on: April 05, 2024, 05:10:36 PM »
Hi there, posted a while ago when i joined the forum, unfortunately life got in the way for a little bit, but i have finally got my 1978 cb750 project bike. one thing im thinking is to send the engine away to get properly looked at, change piston rings, seals, gaskets, and just have someone look at it. i have no history on the bike. so im thinking i dont know who has had it open or done what to it. so if im going to restore this bike i may as well do it properly from the start. i do have some mechanical knowledge but not enough to strip and rebuild an engine even with todays youtube guide. so after that long winded intro. my question is, is there a go to place to send a cb750 SOHC engine to get looked at? also if anyone has a rough price on what said work might cost providing they find nothing majorly wrong with the engine? thanks in advance. and be sure this will be the first of very many questions lol.
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« on: January 07, 2024, 08:24:11 PM »
Hey guys, im wondering what you think is the best workshop manual, i am a bit of a bike newbie. but i am ok with this sort of things. ive used hayes manuals before on cars and i dont actually think they are that good. any hints or tips would be great, its the cb750 maybe 1978 but not too sure until i get the bike picked up later this month
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« on: December 31, 2023, 11:00:05 PM »
Hello to the Sheltie from another northerner. Great place to come to for help and info. Laughing at the place names too! 😂😂
i am hopefully going to take a trip to orkney next year on the bandit. 30 years of being in shetland and ive still never been to orkney properly. would be awesome to meet up with the orcadians when i come down.
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