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Re: First attempt at a full restoration! 1980 Cb750k

Posted by seestheday on May 22, 2012; 8:15pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/First-attempt-at-a-full-restoration-1980-Cb750k-tp4005676p4007392.html

Over the winter I did a hand crank compression test with a gauge and it only got up to 40 psi (battery kicked it and I hadn't got around to buying a new one yet).  I think that is all that is expected with the hand crank.  Using the electric starter to turn it over I get 145psi.
1981 CB750K with 900 cams
90K KM's, rebuilt head, rebuilt carbs, upgraded valve stem seals

My wife's recipe website that I'm trying to help promote: Strawberries for supper. Yes, I am a lucky man.