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mikez
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Joined: Jun 29, 2010
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Location: nj
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Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:54 am |
 
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hey folks, title says it all. after 31 years on this earth i suddenly woke up one day with an itch. that itch got scratched with the purchase of a 79 cb750f super sport for $100.
its spent the last couple years outdoors and looks to have been laid down at some point. electrical is presumably shot and the chrome is pitted. the motor supposedly is in good shape but has not been started in a loooong time.
might sound crazy but i've only ridden a bike a couple times, dont even have a permit yet and know next to nothing about engines (quite handy though).
am i crazy? maybe, maybe not but i assume i'm about to have some fun!
thinkin cafe racer style even though there are apparently not a lot of dohc CRs.
anyway here are some pictures of the old gal...
any advice or suggestions on where to start or what to do would be greatly appreciated! |
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mikez
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Joined: Jun 29, 2010
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Location: nj
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Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:02 am |
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please dont hate me for the cafe idea! nothings carved in stone brothers.. |
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Frank
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Joined: Feb 27, 2010
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Location: Eufaula, Oklahoma
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Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:14 am |
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Howdy
Start by pulling the plugs and squirting some penetrating oil into each cylinder so it can start soaking the rings loose. After that it's just checking and cleaning one thing at a time till you get her running. |
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rtabish
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Joined: Jul 25, 2007
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Location: missoula, montana
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Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:14 am |
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clean out the carbs and the gas tank...right off the bat. if the tank is not too rusty inside, a simple "boiling" by a radiator shop should clean it up nicely. the carbs and intake assembly are a PITA to get out and back in, but the carbs are fairly easy to clean up and kits are "easy" to find. there is the usual compression check. if your engine is still healthy, this is the easiest way to find out. then you adjust the valves to spec, and go through the running gear making sure it is safe and in working order. you can check the charging system to see if it is solid before you start the bike. if the charging system is bad, the bike will not run correctly, so that is another step before you even begin to ride it.
you had better have a LOT of patience, and a fairly good income, to want to take on a project like this. these bikes are work to maintain for people who have had them for years....so to make this your first bike is going to be one MOTHER of a frustration until you get it running and can ride it. good luck.  |
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mikez
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Joined: Jun 29, 2010
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Location: nj
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Tue Jun 29, 2010 12:06 pm |
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thanks fellas! i'm in no rush with this. i have a relative who was a mechanic and built bikes for years that is gonna help me out from time to time. actually has experience with CBs but the smaller sohc.
slowly but surely.. i'm hoping for next summer.. |
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genesound
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Joined: Jul 24, 2007
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Location: Studio City, CA
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holysmokes
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Location: ridge road springfield nova scotia
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mikez
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Joined: Jun 29, 2010
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Location: nj
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Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:06 pm |
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sorry guys, i appreciate the gracious welcome. |
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Dodgerfan
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Location: Bullhead City, AZ
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