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Topic: Photos from Vintage Motorcycle Show today |
TireSmoker
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Forum: Honda Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 6:45 pm Subject: Rhinebeck |
There was a ton of great vintage jap stuff at Rhinebeck today - some really nice show bikes, a handful of good bikes for sale, a small show by the VJMC, and a surprisingly good selection of parts.
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Topic: Photos from Vintage Motorcycle Show today |
TireSmoker
Replies: 18
Views: 2183
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Forum: Honda Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 7:24 pm Subject: Photos from Vintage Motorcycle Show today |
| I'm in central CT - I'll ride with you guys/gals! I've got a couple of 79 CB750's, an 80 CM400A, and some other various old bikes. I have one particular CB750 I like a lot which I just had a major b ... |
Topic: CM400A Carburetors Issue |
TireSmoker
Replies: 3
Views: 819
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Forum: Honda Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:37 am Subject: CM400A Carburetors Issue |
| Yeah, I know, go through it all. I have four bikes on my bench right now - so little time! This one has 4000 miles on it, always kept in mint shape and running fine until two years ago. I'm kind of ... |
Topic: CM400A Carburetors Issue |
TireSmoker
Replies: 3
Views: 819
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Forum: Honda Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 9:00 am Subject: ok.... |
Nothing on that one, here's another one:
I just bought a pair of carb kits, jets, needles, etc. for a 1979 CM400A. I'm used to buying parts for my 79 CB750s, which are pretty much the same 79-81. ... |
Topic: CM400A Carburetors Issue |
TireSmoker
Replies: 3
Views: 819
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Forum: Honda Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 7:14 am Subject: CM400A Carburetors Issue |
Maybe one of you guys has an idea I can work with before I go tearing things apart again
I have a really nice CM400A which had gummed up carbs. I disassembled them entirely, dipped everything, ... |
Topic: CM400A Problem |
TireSmoker
Replies: 3
Views: 633
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Forum: Honda Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 8:59 am Subject: CM400A Problem |
| Ahhh - well, I did not have the stand down, but that's a good place to look - thanks. I've never had a bike new enough to have something like that, but I can understand the usefulness of it on an aut ... |
Topic: CM400A Problem |
TireSmoker
Replies: 3
Views: 633
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Forum: Honda Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 8:39 am Subject: CM400A Problem |
| I was given a 1980 CM400A, in really really good shape. Nice original paint. This happened because I have a few other vintage bikes in my garage including a couple of CB750s. I took it, heck, the p ... |
Topic: Question about noisy clutch on '75 CB750 SuperSport |
TireSmoker
Replies: 20
Views: 3070
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Forum: Honda Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:56 am Subject: Question about noisy clutch on '75 CB750 SuperSport |
Why talk about it ?
Just tear it apart and inspect it . That's the only way to know one thing or another .
Ha! Yeah man, but I knew I wasn't working on the bike until today - so in the meantim ... |
Topic: 79 CB750 a few questions |
TireSmoker
Replies: 8
Views: 1082
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Forum: Honda Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:48 am Subject: 79 CB750 a few questions |
Thanks for the replies, guys.
I will start with valve adjustment. I have the factory manual, and I'm about to read how to do it.
Ray - thanks for the offer, I will definitely call you about the ... |
Topic: Question about noisy clutch on '75 CB750 SuperSport |
TireSmoker
Replies: 20
Views: 3070
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Forum: Honda Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:50 pm Subject: Question about noisy clutch on '75 CB750 SuperSport |
Yes, well, when the lever is in the clutch is out - so what I mean is that it makes noise when the clutch is engaged in neutral, and does not make noise when the clutch is disengaged in any gear.
D ... |
Topic: 79 CB750 a few questions |
TireSmoker
Replies: 8
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Forum: Honda Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:21 pm Subject: 79 CB750 a few questions |
Hi, I have a few questions, been searching, reading, if you can shed some light for me, thank you!
My bike idles fine when cold, but sometimes wants to idle very high when warm. I can get the idle ... |
Topic: Question about noisy clutch on '75 CB750 SuperSport |
TireSmoker
Replies: 20
Views: 3070
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Forum: Honda Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:04 pm Subject: Question about noisy clutch on '75 CB750 SuperSport |
| I'd like to jump on this thread - I have 79 CB750, which was not making clutch noise but suddenly is as half way through this morning's ride. Neutral, clutch in, idle speed, it's rattling like mad, c ... |
Topic: CB750 Frame Swap |
TireSmoker
Replies: 1
Views: 480
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Forum: Honda Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:27 am Subject: CB750 Frame Swap |
| Hi - this is my first post - I am a new vintage Honda owner, just bought a, well, thought it was a 79 CB750K. Turns out it's a 79 CB750F frame with a 79 K engine. The bike has 79 K wheels, with a dr ... |
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