Greetings.
I finally got a Honda 750 after a lifelong infatuation with them,
. It is silver with 12,000k on the clock and I paid $600.00 for it. It appears to have been never dropped and is in unmolested stock condition. It runs but I have to spray WD40 in the air cleaner housing to make it do so. The front and rear brake master cylinders are dry and I am told they need to be rebuilt. While in gear, pulling the clutch in will not let it roll although I see the clutch arm move.
The story of the quest :
While in high school (graduated in 1977), like most, a motorcycle was not approved of. In '82, after adjusting to marriage and parenthood, I was ready to pay cash for a brand new bike and the Honda 750 Super Sport was at the top of the list. Heck, it was the list. However, the "stearlerships" tried to take advantage of my young azz. So I shopped other manufacturers. I came across the Kawasaki KZ750 Spectra and fell in love. Ebony (black) and Wine Red with gold anodized rims , forks, motor, ... no chrome at all.
It was a very good bike and I rode it till I had to trade it for a truck, as my other family providing truck got stolen.
Here it is, 25+ years and another marriage later. The (good) wife who allows me my toys (85 CJ7 Laredo, 88 FieroGT T Top, boats, welders, tools, etc) has wanted me to get a Harley for a while. Her brothers have large touring bikes and she did not think a Honda 750 would be adequate. That KZ750 satisfied my every need and I had been on 500+ mile rides on it. So, not exactly craving a bike (too many toys, chores, and little time) I waited. I found a 1973 750four in excellent shape and took his $1800.00 asking price. He would not drop the price to $1500.00.
Two years later, the present, I found my '80 Super Sport. The good news is that after not liking it, the wife is actually liking it, even though I have not got to ride it or give her a ride. The wife is happy if I am but is even happier when she is. The not so good news is that I can't ride it, yet. I could use your help and thank you for it in advance for it. I also hope to be able to give back to the forum.
The bad news is that I am cash strapped as I have been off work due to a broken toe. It does give me time to mess around with the bike though. I would like to get it running. The first thing I need to do is get fuel to the carbs as the gas tank's fuel line is not hooked up. Browsing this forum, I came across this thread,
http://honda-cb750-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/Carburetor-hose-Question-td1104145.html#a1104145 (as well as the shop manual) which shows the fuel line inlet manifold that I can not find. A more outer view picture would be of help.
Another thing I need is an intelligent plan of action to renew my Super Sport. Of course once I get it running I will want brakes,
, but I do want to do the bike right. I also think I am missing side rails/grab bars which help one get it up on the center stand. Mine came with unattached color matched fiberglass side storage boxes.
Anyways, I am looking forward to this bike. I am glad to be part of the forum but do not see a profile section. Anyone else near the Kerrville (San Antonio) area of Texas ?
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Excuse the paraphrase,but those are words to live by.I have found diving in head first is a great way to learn.I can get somewhat un-motivated at times if i try to pace myself.If i bite off more than i can chew i usually feel the pressure and come through.I dunno,its just how my brain works. I hope you enjoy working/learning on yours as much as i did.It has been THE most rewarding vehicle i have ever built...and i have built a few.Though this was my first bike.I guess i was a motorcycle guy and just didnt know it! Good luck and have fun!