BradW
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+1 to that... Pretty much anything that fits into the slot will open the tank.
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Got a new project
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+1 to that... Pretty much anything that fits into the slot will open the tank.
BradW
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Keep in mind that Hondas from that era usually came with two different keys... One for the ignition, the other for the seat and fork mounted steering lock.
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Kept my cb750 stock (except for the $1300 exhaust). This one is not such a classic, but we'll see. It may end up stock too if that's the least expensive way to get it back on the road.
Kept my cb750 stock (except for the $1300 exhaust). This one is not such a classic, but we'll see. It may end up stock too if that's the least expensive way to get it back on the road.
Here's an idea. Do whatever it takes to make it functional. Don't do the moto equivilant of jeans torn at the knee with high heels. A good call on your part is the airbox. I think you're well on your way.
I have a similar story, but 1 notch down: I wanted to buy a new 1972 350 twin but my dad's biggest bike was a BMW 250 single, so he thought the 350 was too big as a first bike, and I ended up buying a new cd175 twin.
Pleasant afternoon in the garage with the project bike. Removed both wheels to clean them up, reinstalled them, switched out the rusted handlebars with a new set of lower euro-S bars I had around, removed the ignition switch with its harness, and removed chain to clean it up (later).
immersing chain in diesel, is that best?
immersing chain in diesel, is that best?
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One cool thing about older bikes is that there is a ton of stuff on line free in terms of information.
Here's the service shop Manual:
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j...jBQswTuDyomoaXQ9w&sig2=fuXwdvP9PNaIEbjcNiyjuw
Here's the service shop Manual:
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j...jBQswTuDyomoaXQ9w&sig2=fuXwdvP9PNaIEbjcNiyjuw
Thanks for that! It'll be useful.
cleaning up the master brake cylinder right now. The fluid has turned into a paste and the piston (operated by the front brake lever) is seized. Don't know yet how to get it out to clean it up and make it functional.
The master cylinder can be a pain. If the bore is coroded you may have problems even with a rebuild kit. That said there must be lots of MCs that would fit that bike at the salvage places. A brand new after market MC is only about 80$ and they come with the built brake switch which allows you to ditch the splitter (not on your single disc) and the bulky factory switch.
GateKeeper
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let it soak in Kerosene, it will clean and lube at the same time
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you do know of this place right, as they have a lot of stuff available....
http://www.siriusconinc.com/index.php
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Thanks, dirtbag. A new aftermarket master cylinder makes sense given the condition of this one.
There is still the key issue. What I'd like to do is Hotwire the ignition until I know the bike runs and is worth spending money on for a new ignition switch unit (and master cylinder unit.)
I've removed the ignition switch unit (from the instrument cluster) with its wiring and 6 pronged plug (unplugged from main harness in the headlight bucket). I need to find out where to place jumpers in the headlight bucket plug, that fulfill the function of the ignition switch. The answer lies in the wiring diagram of course.
There is still the key issue. What I'd like to do is Hotwire the ignition until I know the bike runs and is worth spending money on for a new ignition switch unit (and master cylinder unit.)
I've removed the ignition switch unit (from the instrument cluster) with its wiring and 6 pronged plug (unplugged from main harness in the headlight bucket). I need to find out where to place jumpers in the headlight bucket plug, that fulfill the function of the ignition switch. The answer lies in the wiring diagram of course.
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