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Offline Redders33

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« on: February 22, 2020, 10:40:14 AM »
Hello everyone hope you are all well and thank you for accepting me into the forum. I have the chance of a ‘77 750 f1 it is rough in general but all there and has been kept on the road. It rides pretty well is a good starter and although has done 78000 miles doesn’t show any smoke (may have had engine work in the past?) I do like the spoke wheels. Is the high miles something I should worry about? Cheers everyone
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Offline Trigger

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Re: Hello
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2020, 11:50:18 AM »
Welcome to the mad world of the SOHC  ;)

If it has been well maintained it should be fine. I would remove the sump pan to see what the is in it and clean out the oil tank
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Offline Moorey

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« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2020, 03:58:23 PM »
Welcome to the forum and have fun. Pics please if and when. ;)
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Offline Spitfire

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« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2020, 05:19:44 PM »
Welcome, can't comment on high mileage as my 76 F1 is only in the 20's, but I've had it since new and it's never let me down, regular oil and filter changes are a must on these bikes so if yours has been looked after it should be OK.

Cheers

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Offline Bryanj

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« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2020, 05:46:05 PM »
If serviced correctly these will do well over 100000 before  even a minor rebuild
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Offline Andrew-S

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« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2020, 05:57:47 PM »
Welcome from me too, you'll enjoy it here. Lots of friendly folk only too willing to pass on their experience and knowledge. Like it has been said, high mileage isn't a problem providing it's been well looked after, that said these engine can take a certain amount abuse (not recommended though). However, in the future regular oil and filter changes are a must as I learned the hard way in 1977 when my 750 K1's cam let go.

Enjoy your F1, some photos would be good.

Cheers,
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Offline Redders33

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« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2020, 08:31:36 PM »
Thanks for the warm welcome I'll post some pics asap
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Offline SteveD CB500K0

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« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2020, 07:35:45 AM »
You need 5 posts before you can post pictures or attach files. Keeps the spammers away.

Steve


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Offline Laverda Dave

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« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2020, 09:36:10 AM »
Welcome to the forum. Good luck with the purchase. We like photos.
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Offline Johnwebley

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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2020, 05:02:06 PM »



   welcome,lots of help,banter and humour .

  enjoy
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Offline Oggie400F

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« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2020, 05:45:14 PM »
A warm welcome to the forum.
I’m looking forward to seeing some pics.

Enjoy. Ian
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« Reply #11 on: February 29, 2020, 02:58:17 PM »
Welcome from another newbie
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Offline philward

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« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2020, 09:29:40 AM »
Seemed to have missed your post but a belated welcome - enjoy the forum

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