Honda CB750 Restoration (Not sure of the year, I think '79 or '80)

**Hachi-Roku** · 09-03-2010, 01:09 AM

PM Sent

Oh and as for your Tank
no matter how many times you flush it
It's going to flash Rust
You'll need to coat it with Kreem (or something similer)
I've found Those coatings that come in the Muriatic Acid kits are pretty thin and don't last very long

**Cat13** · 09-03-2010, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by RideThis

Def going to sort out my oil leak... As for the wiring... Hmm... I have no idea what challenges lie ahead in regards to wiring... I'll have to cross that bridge when I get there...

Theres tons of wiring diagrams. Just heads up green is ground on Hondas. But we are rewiring mine cus the stock wiring is a mess and we wanted to make it easier to trace problems. But there are tons around some cool hippy looking ones which so far we are finding the best.

Originally Posted by shewie

Loving this thread!

BTW, the Honda dealer up here (Peterborough) sells those 30a main fuses so you don't need to Frankenstein it.

Theses a Toronto surplus store which we found a bunch. But we upgraded the fuses so that should we have issues out riding I can pick up a fuse no problem at any gas station or hardware store. Up to you what you do. Otherwise I suggest just carry a bunch of the stock fuses.

Originally Posted by Hachi-Roku

PM Sent

Oh and as for your Tank
no matter how many times you flush it
It's going to flash Rust
You'll need to coat it with Kreem (or something similer)
I've found Those coatings that come in the Muriatic Acid kits are pretty thin and don't last very long

Por15.com Is what I used. So far its a nice coating and you get it in two days. Quick shipping. Theres a kit for small tanks. Suggestion though we found it pluged my air hole so watch for that. Easy to fix so just something to be aware of. Also to be safe I ran a fuel filter just incase there was some old crap that didnt get removed.
But there are options to what product you use. Each is personal choice. I just went with what more people recommended to me.

**ROOKIE** · 10-29-2010, 01:46 AM

hey bro.
this project is inspiring.
My dad's friend just dropped off a bike at my place and it looks very simillar to what you started with.
How is your project coming along?
did you finish it?

**RideThis** · 01-25-2011, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by ROOKIE

hey bro.
this project is inspiring.
My dad's friend just dropped off a bike at my place and it looks very simillar to what you started with.
How is your project coming along?
did you finish it?

She's far from done, winter has shut me down! No heated shop to work from. The project and pics will return with the warmer weather... Got it running before winter hit, so its going to come right apart again in the spring and I'll get it painted where it needs paint...

You'll see when the pics start coming!

**PaoloC** · 02-07-2011, 03:00 PM

Hey Ridethis... cool bike I have a 78 CB550 and have no doubt you will love that 750... I go on www.forums.sohc4.net although its mostly info for SOHC bikes there is much relevant info regarding Carbs, ignition, wiring etc... look into the project section there are tons of guys going through exactly the same thing as you.

When you had the engine out and apart it was your chance to replace all gaskets and also check on your timing chain tensioner as they tend to seize, also the carbs are going to have to come apart completely and get new gaskets for the bowl, also make sure you get new clutch/throttle cables. My suggestion for the rusted part is to soda blast them (google it) or sand blast.... hand polishing wont do anything for the pitting anyhow. These bike are super fun to drive (with lower handle bars) so dont give up on it...