New, from up north

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:23 pm

Just picked up a bike I've always wanted -- an 81 750k project for $400. I spent all day Sat. trying to find a forum for helpful advice and was stoked to find you guys (gals) - I thought (for a while) the only thing out there was for the sohc people!!

whew!

Thanks in advance for all the advice getting this hunk-o-metal back on the road by spring!

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:27 pm

Welcome to DOHC Customs.
Anything I can do to help you with your K, I will be here.

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:47 pm

we have another popsicle member in alaska too

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:50 pm

Hello AKRider and Welcome.

I have learned alot about these old bikes in the last 2 years and am right here in Anchorage. Nowhere near the level of experience of fasterspider but I sure don't mind meeting up and helping.

I also know some local resources who will work on older bikes for anything that is over your head or you don't have the tools for.

I sent you a PM and with my email address.

Dave

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:29 pm

Welcome to the site AKRider ( to be ) ... Smile

How long before Spring up there ?

We need a deadline to meet , ya know ... Very Happy

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 4:36 pm

Let's get this party started! 8)

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:34 pm

Welcome, man 8)

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:58 pm

Thanks for all the offers of help!! Especially AlaskaGriz! This isn't my first project, but it is the first with four cylinders ..my last was a 69 Kawa**** H1 2-stroke triple - pretty far removed from DOHC 4-stroke, 4-cyl, yada yada yada. When I finally got that one going, I was scared to ride it due to the tediousness of the early Kaw electrical system - replacements were non-existent, etc... Glad to be back home with a Honda!

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 9:48 pm

Welcome

I lived in Homer for several years, got tired of the long winters and ended up in Arizona 8)

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:39 pm

powerroy wrote:

Welcome

I lived in Homer for several years, got tired of the long winters and ended up in Arizona 8)

Smart man. I just need to figure out how to be here in the Summer and somewhere warmer in the Winter. I think it gets harder to put up with each year and I even do many winter sports.

One thing is for sure I have plenty of time to work on my bike. Twisted Evil

Dave

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:52 pm

Yeah, I got tired of the smog,crowds,crime,gangs, and you name it -- in SoCal and decided to to move up here. The only thing I miss from California is desert riding with my two boys.

I considered taking the Be Em Dub out today, -- trying to find a way to get to the main road via 1/4 mile of ice skating rink - without killing myself Shocked

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:05 pm

AK ,

both smokes and myself had H1s ( mine was a ' 72 ).

I still have a reed induction set up for an H1 .

It's For Sale and reasonably priced , too ... Smile

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:28 pm

my machine of near death was a 71

wish i had it back now Rolling Eyes