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firebat
Getting up steam
Joined: May 28, 2008
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Just got my 1979 CB750 10th anniversary ed! Nice bike - I'm lovin it.
It's in real nice shape - stock - 8K miles - runs great! The guy who sold it to me bought a Kawasaki KZ 1000 - fast bike!
Glad I found this forum.
The bike has the following issues:
1. Leaking fuel when parked - (am guessing float is stuck - so, will service carbs).
2. The decal on the right side cover starting to crack - wondering if there is anywhere I can pick one up or get this one repaired.
3. Rear tire a little dry-rotted and cracking - ordered a new Dunlop.
4. Very slight oil leak coming from cam gasket or seal - not sure which.
5. Seat has some minor splits in it - probably needs vinyl repair kit.
Any tips or pointers greatly appreciated! TIA |
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genesound
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powerroy
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firebat
Getting up steam
Joined: May 28, 2008
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Location: Southwestern PA
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Wed May 28, 2008 7:42 pm |
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Here is a place to see the pics - maybe there is a better way to do this:
See links below: received complaints about this link.
Those decals are great! I am ok mechanically, but I just know I'd screw them up if I'd try to remove the old crusty one myself. Any suggestions?
Also, is there any way to get that oxidation out of the aluminum?
TIA again for all the help! |
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holysmokes
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firebat
Getting up steam
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Looks like you've already put a signature in for me - thank you! |
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genesound
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firebat
Getting up steam
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Wed May 28, 2008 8:00 pm |
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The pic link works. It is to the upload service megaupload. You just download the zip file and the pics are in the zip file. You have to plug in the security code indicated then wait for about 60 seconds, then hit free download then upzip. Should work.
Try again and let me know if you can't get them!
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genesound
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All that will open are pages to join and register, or download the toolbar.
Sorry, I'm not really interested in joining any other websites..
We mostly all use photobucket for our pic, it works. I have hundreds of pics there, most of them linked to several forums, I'm not changing  |
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NMT - New Member Thread, click here!!! - Information For New and Veteran Members.
Shows how to enter relevant bike information in your signature, and more
Also some important DOHC wrenching tips, and some other information, shop manuals.
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firebat
Getting up steam
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krisj
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Joined: Apr 14, 2008
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| firebat wrote: | The pic link works. It is to the upload service megaupload. You just download the zip file and the pics are in the zip file. You have to plug in the security code indicated then wait for about 60 seconds, then hit free download then upzip. Should work.
Try again and let me know if you can't get them!
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I got a McAfee site advisor warning...sorry they have key loggers or trojans...yes, FUBAR.  |
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firebat
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holysmokes
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krisj
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Real nice bike...  |
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firebat
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Thanks! I'm really happy with it and looking forward to further restoring it to make it look and run better. |
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genesound
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WingNutz78
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firebat
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Thanks! I think I saw this one in a previous google search.
Now I just need to find someone to strip mine off and put the new ones on - I can do some mechanical work - but I'd make a mess with decals and paint
Anyone on this board do this sort of work? I'd be happy to pay someone a fair price to do it?
Thanks to all for the great advice and help! |
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750chop
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real nice ride! keep up on it and youll have a shitload of fun on it.! |
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fasterspider
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| firebat wrote: | Thanks! I think I saw this one in a previous google search.
Now I just need to find someone to strip mine off and put the new ones on - I can do some mechanical work - but I'd make a mess with decals and paint
Anyone on this board do this sort of work? I'd be happy to pay someone a fair price to do it?
Thanks to all for the great advice and help! |
Talk to powerroy, he does good paint work at a very fair price and he will accept that work through the mail. |
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firebat
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Thanks for the tip! I'll contact powerroy! |
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pd750
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Welcome to the site firebat ... 
Amazing how a thing of that age can look so good . |
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1982 CB750C (Sold) Haven\'t found another , yet . |
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pd750
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smokes , is that a pic of firebat ? |
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firebat
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Hardly  I am just an old guy with an old bike!
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smokes , is that a pic of firebat ? |
"Amazing how a thing of that age can look so good ."
I guarantee you - the bike looks way better than me! Sorry to disappoint you. |
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