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MVSGUY
This Just In
Joined: Jul 01, 2008
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Location: Rhode Island
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I am new to the site...and very impressed! I have a 1983 CB 1000 Custom that I have had for years...in the last 4 years I have moved quite a few times and have dragged my bike with me as I can't seem to part with it. Overall it is in good shape, but it has spent the last 2 years in my garage not running. It needs things like tires, starter switch, rear turn signal, brakes and rotors and a whole lot of cleanup and TLC.
I am new to fixing bikes and am going to implore the experts here to tell me the best way to prepare myself for the disassembly and cleanup of my bike. I have been told parts are next to impossible to get so I am hoping that your knowledge can assist me in that when needed as well.
Thanks in advance for your patience and information! |
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pd750
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Joined: Aug 01, 2007
Posts: 25132
Location: Waldron , Arkansas
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:06 am |
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Welcome to the site MVSGUY ... 
We have the Factory Service Manual right here in our Technical Documents section . That would be a good place to start . Download it and read it . |
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Please put the year and model of your bike in the signature section on your profile / member account page and set \"Always attach signature \" to YES . Just below the Reply box , check the box in front of \"Attach signature (signatures can be changed in profile)\" .
1982 CB750C (Sold) Haven\'t found another , yet . |
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MVSGUY
This Just In
Joined: Jul 01, 2008
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Location: Rhode Island
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:20 am |
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Thanks....Will do! |
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nbhab
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Joined: Aug 09, 2007
Posts: 5810
Location: New Maryland, NB, CANADA
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:07 pm |
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Hey! Welcome. Ask lots of questions. Even though some of us are dumb, no question is.
It's amazing how quickly you'll pick things up. John tells me that in only a few more years, he'll let me hold my own wrench. I can't wait.  |
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genesound
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Joined: Jul 24, 2007
Posts: 44979
Location: Studio City, CA
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:10 pm |
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D-Day
Here's Gumby!
Joined: Jul 23, 2007
Posts: 5668
Location: St Petersburg, FL
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:32 pm |
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Welcome!
When you get around to thinking about the valves, keep this number handy: .005"
That's the main mistake in the manual and is the desired gap when shimming the valves.
Also....install an inline fuel filter between the tank and carbs as soon as you can. Hard enough to clean the carbs without having to worry about bits from the tank working their way in...... |
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holysmokes
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Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Posts: 37017
Location: ridge road springfield nova scotia
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:09 pm |
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if someone drops their wrench [obviously]on purpose, and then asks you to pick it up
make sure to bend your knees and keep your back to the wall |
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People are just as happy as they make up their
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OldTimer
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Joined: Aug 02, 2007
Posts: 10228
Location: Conroe, TX
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:24 pm |
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Especially around here!  |
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MVSGUY
This Just In
Joined: Jul 01, 2008
Posts: 3
Location: Rhode Island
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:53 pm |
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Thank you all for the wonderful advice! I am especially thankful for the advice on the wrench...the clang of metal on concrete and the soft whispered "oops" will send me running!
I can hardly wait to make the bike run and shine! I downloaded the manual pages and are starting to go through them (some REAL LIGHT READING...ugh....). What do you do when your eyes glaze over?
Thanks again all for the hearty welcome! |
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pd750
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Joined: Aug 01, 2007
Posts: 25132
Location: Waldron , Arkansas
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:38 pm |
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This time of year that is a good nap indicator ... |
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krisj
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Joined: Apr 14, 2008
Posts: 1200
Location: Quincy, FL, USA
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Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:15 am |
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Welcome to the site, MVSGUY. |
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1982 CB 750 SC in Custom trim
1981 CB 900 C
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powerroy
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Joined: Jul 24, 2007
Posts: 1270
Location: Apache Junction, AZ
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Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:34 pm |
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Welcome 
There are many members here that can and will be happy to help you out. |
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Sorry not working on bikes anymore, I do "pop" in every so often, be safe. |
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