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CB750 / Re: Neutral light issue
« on: March 03, 2023, 02:24:26 PM »
Well I fixed it and in true Spanner McFettler fashion it was a ridiculously easy fix! Firstly the damned switch was not fully seated somehow, it wasn't obviously apparent without getting right under neath the bike and having a close inspection! Secondly there was paint covering the switch which was interfering with the connector that screws into the switch. Reseated the switch, cleaned all the paint off and replaced the screw, hey presto its all working! The bike is still a bit reluctant to go into neutral at times when warmed up but its fine if I select neutral before i come to a complete stop, I can live with that however and given its a brand new set of clutch plates I will get a few miles on it and ensure the clutch is properly adjusted before worrying about it too much. Thanks for the help guys, always good to get some suggestions to work with.

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CB750 / Re: Neutral light issue
« on: January 04, 2023, 09:11:46 PM »
Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll report back once I've tried them all

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CB750 / Neutral light issue
« on: January 04, 2023, 03:03:34 PM »
I've seen a couple of other threads that mention this but none that particularly answer my problem. Following the rebuild of my CB750K7 the neutral light stays on regardless if the bike is in gear or not. The switch is good because I've tested it, continuity is good with no shorts anywhere so I'm stumped what may cause this? When I had the engine out of the frame I did a top end rebuild but left the bottom end alone, once the engine was back in the frame I popped my little finger in the neutral switch hole and whether in or out of gear I could feel the bit that engages the ball on top of the neutral switch and it didn't seem to move. Does this sound like a gear drum selector or bent selector fork issue? I suspect this will involve getting the engine out again and looking at the transmission. The engine runs perfectly but the gearbox is a little temperamental, hard to select neutral from 1st when stopped and occasionally a bit clunky when engaging a gear, now and then I've had a false neutral too. I've probably answered my own question but would appreciate any tips, cheers.

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New Member Introductions / Re: Hello!
« on: January 03, 2023, 03:09:33 PM »
I actually really like that blue on blue! My CB is Honda Candy Gold so at least its an authentic colour scheme but I wanted something a little different and it seemed pointless going for an original colour when other parts of the bike don't match a K7. For instance, the Chrome headlight 'ears' are pre-K7 as are the indicators which come out of the 'ears' rather than lower down adjacent to the front Honda logo. Rubber gaiters I don't think were on a K7 but I like the look so why not I thought. Its tricky trying to restore a bike that is a US import and not UK standard but I think its worked out quite well.

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New Member Introductions / Re: Hello!
« on: January 03, 2023, 01:37:21 PM »
Cheers, You cant see the stripe in the first picture so this is from above. My GL1100 is her big sister!

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New Member Introductions / Hello!
« on: January 03, 2023, 01:23:27 PM »
Hello everyone!

I wish I had joined this forum before I restored my CB750 last year! She's a 1977 US K7 and I did a full strip down nut and bolt resto. No real experience in mechanics or bikes other than I previously renovated a 1980 GL1100  which I still have and is a good solid dependable bike. The CB750 whilst a K7 has been rebuilt using some parts from the earlier K series so I'm calling it a CB750 K6.5, it might upset the purists with its non standard look and paint scheme but I like it and that all that matters.

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