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Hi Gang,
Sinjin's the name. I am from northern Cali. A couple of weeks ago I rescued this "ugly betty" from some guy's backyard. He wanted $500 for it, I offered $200 and he took it. The good new is, it have a title. I asked him when was the last time i ran. He say 4/5 yrs ago and it keep overheating so he didnt know how to fix it so he just left it in his backyard. Well here she is at my garage.
 here's what inside the carb look like..no wonder it was overheating.
   Forks...before and after polishing.
I am sure I will be asking ton of questions from you guys and I'll be greatly appreciated any advice, tips that you can offer.
Thanks
Sinjin
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Looks like all the pieces are there. Now comes the fun part: taking each section apart, cleaning/inspecting/refurbishing all the bad stuff, and moving to the next one.
I reckon the forks are about halfway complete. :-)
Take your time, document your processes, and don't be afraid to reach out with questions. You'll find we're an amenable bunch, willing to help, and wanting you to succeed.
Some day, we'll have to have a big meet-and-greet, with all the people who've been helped with this board, and Re-Run's generosity. Wouldn't that be fun....  Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
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What is that crap  . No wonder it was overheating. It had to be running lean.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Welcome to the forum, Im fairly new myself and I probably get on here at least once a day just to read and check things out. The guys here are full of knowledge and have been a really big help to me and will be for you too! Awesome bike by the way, definitely not a bad starting point for only $200! Good luck with it and keep us all posted!
Luke, I was actually thinking about that a little while ago as I was sanding and inhaling primer and bondo dust  ....it'd be awesome if at some point we could all get together and do a ride or something and actually check out first hand the bikes weve all only seen pictures of.
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Since it was overheating. Should i be concern with the engine? currently the carb is taken off and being rebuilt. While I wait, should i be messing with the motor. I was thinking about using the service of Cycle Exchange. any thoughts?
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I would do a compression check. If the compression is good, don't worry about it. I know of a CB 750 SOHC with over 200K miles on it.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Updated...  at it current stage...
I will be upgrading to double front brake and rear disc brake with silver comstar rims from a 78 cb750f. I also will be using twin pistons brake caliper from a GL1100.
 I will not be using any of the parts in the above pic. so if any of you would like the parts lets me know. two of the exhaust have holes in them.the other two are good condition. I also have the windjammer and seat.
 tank stripped
 covers off.......
 covers polished! (still learning)
Well I thinks that's it for now...
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I might be interested in the front fender. Does it have any rust, or dents?
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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I sent you some pics of the fender..no rust on top, some surface rust on the inside.(i havent clean it). There couple of small dents/ding. I pointed out in the pic. overall its in good shape. if you like what you see, I'll trade you for the swingarm? Thank, Sinjin
From: TOOLS1 [via Honda CB750'S] <[hidden email]>
To: sinjinle <[hidden email]>
Sent: Monday, April 2, 2012 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: New member.....$200 1978 CB750k project.
I might be interested in the front fender. Does it have any rust, or dents?
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 2
1981 CB 750
1995 KZ 1000 P-14
1981 KZ 750 LTD X 2
1974 CB 350 Four
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1987 Honda TLR 200
197? Yamaha DT 100
1982 Honda XL 80
2005 Yamaha PW 50
South of Edan (Kansas City MO)
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That's a lot better then any of the ones I have. If Shiny will let me, I'll trade, you his swing arm.  TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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sound good, lets me know...btw, do you pic of the swing arm?
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Yay! Another 78!
Just to toss this idea at you, you can do a dual disk with the K parts.
We have a writeup here on how to do it.
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
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Great find! Mine had set for 15 years in a horse run-in barn.
American by birth. Cowboy by choice!
Vero Beach, FL
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo172/grandpaslinger/HD%20Road%20Glide/IMAG0046.jpg
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Re-run wrote
Yay! Another 78!
Just to toss this idea at you, you can do a dual disk with the K parts.
We have a writeup here on how to do it.
 found the front and rear set up with almost new tires plus I like the look of the rims..with will go with the theme of the bike!
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1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS>
Native American from central Cal, Kickstand UP in S.W.Missouri,
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If we all do a get together, lets make it in Kansas so we can do a basement crawl. Sort of like a pub crawl where you ride from pub to pub, but in this case we'll ride from basement to basement and we'll each be able to buy 3 or 4 more bikes to ship home! It's a win-win for everyone!
Mark Davis
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
amateur photographer, hot rodder, motorcyclist, adventurer
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul."
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Welcome to the forum Sinjin! You don't waste time,do you?! Looks good! I love the polishing  Mark,great idea...but Tools already got on us for attempted poaching  .But I am definitely down for a big meet up.
Tools,I'm not sure what it is that you want me to let you do...but sure. Just fill me in on the details and it's all good.
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Hey Shiny, I think he is wanting your disc break swing arm. I think he has us confused.  However it should be easy to tell us apart. I'm much better looking.   TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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TOOLS1 wrote
However it should be easy to tell us apart. I'm much better looking. TOOLS
We'll just have to take your word on that Wilson
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Whoever needs whatever is cool. Make it simple for me to understand,though. I am easily confused.
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Forks...before and after polishing.
