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Day before yesterday I took home a 1980 CB750C that's been sitting idle since 2007. Drained the gas tank, spilled gas on me and the garage floor. Pulled the tank cause the petcock was leaking more gas on the floor. I dropped the gas tank on the garage floor, scraping and chippinng the paint and spilling more old gas on the floor and me. I replaced the gas line and o-ring on the petcock connecting nut. Drained the old gas from the float bowls, spilling gas on me and the driveway. Admired the cool Accel coils the PO installed before replacing the gas tank. Put a gallon of fresh high test in the tank and half pint on my pants and driveway when the funnel fell out of the tank.
Finally, my neighbor came over with his "jump box". We hooked it up to the dead battery, pulled the choke and OH MY GOD she fired up! Can't slap the shit eatin' grin off my face!
In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, "Woo Hoo!"
new to me 1980 cb750c still workin' on it while I ride my Suzuki SV650n
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Congrats! All bikes are great, but these babies are special... If you need help with anything, sound off! Cheers!
1979 CB750K (sold, 2012, but not forgotten)
1983 Kawasaki 440 LTD Belt Drive (sold, 2011)
1993 Kawasaki Voyager XII
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ALRIGHT  Well she likes you  your wearing her sent  Get her good and clean checking everything along the way 
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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Welcome! Is this your first CB ? They are great bikes,hope you enjoy yours...and I hope you're not a smoker!  Careful now,gas is too pricey to be spilling it!
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Did, you happen to get a video? Welcome to the forum.
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I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
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It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
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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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Cool! And welcome to our passion.
Harvey
On Apr 26, 2012 10:11 PM, "mwp309 [via Honda CB750'S]" < [hidden email]> wrote:
Day before yesterday I took home a 1980 CB750C that's been sitting idle since 2007. Drained the gas tank, spilled gas on me and the garage floor. Pulled the tank cause the petcock was leaking more gas on the floor. I dropped the gas tank on the garage floor, scraping and chippinng the paint and spilling more old gas on the floor and me. I replaced the gas line and o-ring on the petcock connecting nut. Drained the old gas from the float bowls, spilling gas on me and the driveway. Admired the cool Accel coils the PO installed before replacing the gas tank. Put a gallon of fresh high test in the tank and half pint on my pants and driveway when the funnel fell out of the tank.
Finally, my neighbor came over with his "jump box". We hooked it up to the dead battery, pulled the choke and OH MY GOD she fired up! Can't slap the shit eatin' grin off my face!
In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, "Woo Hoo!"
new to me 1980 cb750c still workin' on it while I ride my Suzuki SV650n
American by birth. Cowboy by choice!
Vero Beach, FL
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Thanks everyone, somehow got an avatar to show up, a tiny representation of my bike. Also got a nice sealed battery for it yesterday, I'll put it on the trickle charger this afternoon and install it tomorrow. I'll let you all know if I can get it to fire up!
new to me 1980 cb750c still workin' on it while I ride my Suzuki SV650n
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Congrats on... well, everything!
Enjoy 'er, and let us know if you need anything at all!
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
 Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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Welcome! That's always a great start
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Looks like we are almost in same boat. I have a 1980 CB 750 F. Havent started mine yet, shoudl be trying this weekend as long as some parts come in. I drained fuel and oil from mine as well. Oil looked like shit, but gas actually smelled fairly fresh, but I know that cant be right. When I bought mine the whole ignition was gone. Wish me luck!!
@FastCletus552 aka Jimmy C, buildin' rides out of Napa CA
Current Build 1980 CB 750 F
Finished Build 1975 CB 500T Cafe Racer - SOLD
2002 Ducati 998 Biposto
2005 Rossi #46 Scooter
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Goodluck FastC! I have some issues with mine too. I have to be patient and sort things out. At least I have another bike to ride while I fool with the "vintage bike".
Ok, put a little seafoam in my gas and got it fired up! Runs like shit while it runs! Won't stay running, discharged my new battery, so back onto the charger and another gallon of fresh gas tomorrow and try, try again! Hoping the seafoam will keep me from having to tear open the carbs.
new to me 1980 cb750c still workin' on it while I ride my Suzuki SV650n
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