Re: NO mechanical knowledge!

Posted by sgtslag on Apr 26, 2013; 5:08pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/NO-mechanical-knowledge-tp4039882p4039886.html

I found replacement turn signals for my '79 750K on e-Bay several years ago, for a reasonable price.  They were new, knock-off's, but they looked/mounted/worked like OEM.

For affordable saddlebags, go with plastic (sounds bad, I know, but they won't rot, they won't cost a fortune, and they wear like iron; they also look like leather, without the vulnerabilities/maintenance issues).  I ordered a set off of Willie & Max:  great quality, but at a higher price.  I would suggest checking into LeatherUp.com:  they sell genuine leather, as well as vinyl(?) bags, all shapes and sizes; stay away from metal conches, as they will rust over time.  I've ordered riding jackets from LeatherUp, with great results (my older, $80 cordura armored jacket saved my son's arm in a low-side, at 40 MPH -- sleeve elbow armor was ground way down, but his arm never had a scratch, no ER visit needed), and very affordable prices.

Make sure to download the Factory Service Manual (FSM) from the home page.  That is a lifesaver.  Cheers!