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Honda CB750K5 Restoration by Royhall
royhall:
I got the number plate fitted in anticipation of a test ride. I know what your thinking, START THE BUGGER ALREADY. ;D I am very close to start up now so before it burns to the ground, a few pictures of where the project is up to.
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And one just for Ken.
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In the next thrilling issue I promise I will try and start it. Scary moment but can't put it off any longer.
royhall:
Just a couple more up to date pictures before the big event.
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At this point I removed the spark plugs to make the engine easy to spin over. I filled the oil tank to the top mark with 10W40 semi synthetic. Gave it a good kicking over with the ignition on to fill the filter chamber and oilways. The oil light went out surprisingly quickly. I topped up the oil back to the top mark and fitted new spark plugs. I previously bought some ethanol resistant fuel hose so I made up some slightly longer than usual lengths as I like to fit inline filters. The pipes were held in place with spring clips. I connected my test tank using a Y pipe fitting then discovered that the test tank valve was leaking. Cant stop now so I placed a tray under the tank to catch the drips (I will order a Sealey one later). I turned on the tank to let the carbs fill for the first time and left it a short while, luckily no pools of petrol on the floor, always a good sign.
So fuel on, plugs in, oil galleries full, fully charged battery. Nothing left to do now but get the fire extinguisher ready and press the button. Wish me luck.
Honda CB750K5 initial startup - YouTube
mickwinf:
Another one comes back to life! well done!
K2-K6:
Very nice work Roy, and quite a change from when we first saw it.
I really like them in blue too.
Johnny4428:
Nice one Roy! Sounding good too!👍
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