!978 CB750 build

[shinyribs]

Hey Retcol,here is a link for to set of stainless steel engine bolts.

http://www.z1enterprises.com/Bolt-Set--Honda-CB750-All-SOHC--Stainless-Steel-Set-190-ZZ-1184.aspx

[Lucky 1]

More work got done today as the mail finally came through with those special snap ring pliers for the master cylinder.

Float bowl drains on.

[Retcol]

THANKS Shinyribs, just ordered a set. Thanks again.

 

From: shinyribs [via Honda CB750'S] [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 12:27 AM
To: Retcol
Subject: Re: !978 CB750 build

 

Hey Retcol,here is a link for to set of stainless steel engine bolts.

http://www.z1enterprises.com/Bolt-Set--Honda-CB750-All-SOHC--Stainless-Steel-Set-190-ZZ-1184.aspx

Montvale,Virginia
DUE TO RECENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, AND THE RISING COST OF ELECTRICITY, GAS AND OIL, THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL HAS BEEN TURNED OFF.
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 Piute said it best:  "wheres my 10mm?"
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[Blueman6161]

Nice clean job! You have inspired me to restore one of my four cb750's!

Where did you find the snap ring pliers?

cheers!

Phillip

On Dec 27, 2011, at 3:30 PM, donald branscom [via Honda CB750'S] wrote:

More work got done today as the mail finally came through with those specia snap ring pliers for the master cylinder.

Float bowl drains on.

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[TOOLS1]

vintagecb750.com has them, for around $10.00.
TOOLS

[shinyribs]

Aww man!Donald,you stole my idea for clear float bowl overflows! Oh well,if you did it then I know i was on the right track.

[Lucky 1]

I thought i would add some photos of the 1978 CB750K master cylinder rebuild for those that may be interested.
I ordered the snap ring pliers from Parts-N-More. About $12.00 plus shipping.


Crud....Lots of crud.


Make sure that vent hole on the right (circled in red), is clear or you will not be able to bleed the master cylinder.
If that vent hole is clogged no fluid will be able to enter the system.
The vent hole was so clogged that a steel guitar string could not poke through the small hole so I had to get a model makers drill and drill it out.
Then the master cylinder immediately filled with fluid and bleeding the system was very easy.
It developed rock hard pressure right away.

[Lucky 1]

I took the bike off of the jack today to get ready to put the kick stand and the exhausts.
It is the first time I have seen it sitting on the ground .
The seat height is about 29 inches.

[Piute]

TANKs for the pics on master cylinder(crud)...Piute,,,mine work but makes me think

[shinyribs]

OK...stupid question of the day.If there is no jack,kick stand or center stand...whats holding it up?

[Lucky 1]

The right handlebar is leaning against the wall.
Old Indian trick. LOL...lol

[shinyribs]

dang...how did i miss that?


an old indian trick,huh?purty slick

[Lucky 1]

Today is New Years day and so there \will be no mail,no UPS ,no USPS,No FEDEX. =no parts!

I did get my battery installed and I turned the key. No smoke!! YES.
Then it was slow to wake up but I retightened the battery cables on the battery and finally the horn would honk,and the engine will turn over at a good rate.
Instrument lights CHECK.
Headlight - Low and High, CHECK.
Oil pressure light CHECK.
Neutral light will not go off?
Engine turns over CHECK.
Ignition to the spark plugs CHECK.
All that is left now is the turn signals and winker function. Waiting for signals to arrive.
I will have to take the neutral light mechanism out of the engine
if an ohms test will not produce results. Tomorrow.
Getting too cold now. I will go inside and cook dinner. Like a good man should.

[shinyribs]

Ahh...progress.It's a wonderful thing."Like a good man should".That sounds like my girlfriend talking.I prefer to do the cooking.She learning,though

[Lucky 1]

I was refering to a line in a song. "The thrill is Gone-BB King.

[Lucky 1]

More progress photos..

Turn signals and brackets.
Stop light.
License plate with lights.

[shinyribs]

Donald! Man,I LOVE those turn signals! They are awesome! That is really gonna set off that whole bike man! I mean the rest is beautiful but I really dig those turn signals.Great choice man.I love the tail section,too.That is the style i really wanted on mine,but my lack of fiberglass skills forced me to revert back to metal.Something I CAN work with.It looks great bud.I really like it.Tuned in and eagerly awaiting the next installment!LOL

[Lucky 1]

That tail section is all metal.

Thanks for making comments about my project.
Thanks for your opinion. I appreciate it.

[shinyribs]

What can I say Donald? You got style...

[ksharp]

sooooooooooooooo icy man, love that black on gold, and what attation to detail man, grats im sure shes gonna be a beauty when your finished !