Re: Cerulean Cycle, 1982 cb750

Posted by Butcherblock on Feb 17, 2013; 10:17pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Cerulean-Cycle-1982-cb750-tp4036226p4036775.html

OK, went in today, and even with the petcock turned off,I found a little gas puddle under it. The petcock is an aftermarket job, I will be replacing it for sure. Its always a trick fitting these petcocks (from what I have read ),I will have to do some measurements to make sure I get the right one. I wonder if this has anything to do with my "leaky carbs". Time will tell,I will be ordering float needles for them at the same time, and see if I can fix it all at once.

Anyways, I decided to move on another project while I look for parts. I pulled the front of the bike apart, so I could replace the atf fluid in there, and install my gaiters ( I like the looks of them) and my new headlight ears. This was a little intimidating as she has air assist forks, and I have never done work on them before. All went smoothly however, and I learned a few tricks along the way (make sure the Speedo cable housing is facing the right way before installing the wheel for example). Forks, wheel, and brake are back on her, and the gauges and cable reroute will happen next weekend (unless I can get out of the house tomorrow).

Again,I didn't get any glamour  shots of my bike, but some will be incoming soon.