Project CB750 KO - A Quest For A Classic - Page 3

Simpson · 02-15-2009, 03:02 PM

thanks to hondaf4iguy, the engine is out! Not a light engine, It definitely weighs 197 lbs. Now to begin a massive cleaning, stripping and painting operation.

ideajones · 02-15-2009, 04:18 PM

The famous golf ball engine stand.

**MisterMike** · 02-15-2009, 04:28 PM

Hey Simpson, the 750 motor does not like to be resting in that position.

Get a milk crate and set it in there like it was mounted in the frame.

Simpson · 02-15-2009, 04:41 PM

I took five minutes to strip the bottom of the engine. I'm on my 3rd can of shop size carb cleaner. The old chain oiler has coated everything with a thick nasty crust of dirt and old oil.

Yes that's my custom engine stand!

Simpson · 02-15-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterMike

Hey Simpson, the 750 motor does not like to be resting in that position.

Get a milk crate and set it in there like it was mounted in the frame.

Yes, but i am cleaning the bottom tonight. She be up side right for bedtime.

3dcycle · 02-15-2009, 06:14 PM

how would u like to be laid on your face all day HRMMMMMMMMMM?

Simpson · 02-15-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3dcycle

how would u like to be laid on your face all day HRMMMMMMMMMM?

If I let my ass get that dirty then I desire it.

Simpson · 02-16-2009, 09:43 PM

marylandmike · 02-17-2009, 03:59 AM

That looks great...dabble on

**MisterMike** · 02-17-2009, 05:42 AM

What procedure do you have for the valve cover and other oxidized parts? These parts had some type of plastic coating. I use to soak them in commercial carburetor cleaner, then glass bead blasting. Polishing was optional.

Simpson · 02-17-2009, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterMike

What procedure do you have for the valve cover and other oxidized parts?

Remove and install NOS replacement.

That's why i dont mind having over spray on all of them.

After the 360, I learned nothing can look as good as the original finish.

**MisterMike** · 02-17-2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simpson

Remove and install NOS replacement.

That's why i dont mind having over spray on all of them.

After the 360, I learned nothing can look as good as the original finish.

3dcycle · 02-17-2009, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simpson

If I let my ass get that dirty then I desire it.

oh so very true, and deserve it.

on a more seriuos note looking good

**MisterMike** · 02-17-2009, 08:19 AM

Auction over... He obviously wanted $10k.

Simpson · 02-17-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterMike

Auction over... He obviously wanted $10k.

over 600 dollars? the bid was at 9600.00. The retro wasn't that great...

Now Vic can do a nice looking build!

I've just about worn these pictures out...

Simpson · 02-18-2009, 09:46 PM

babbitsonline can go suck a nutty poo stick!

They screwed me out of a cylinder cover, which dont exactly grow on trees.

Simpson · 02-19-2009, 07:06 AM

I need an NOS Cylinder cover!!!! Help!!!!!!!!!!!

**MisterMike** · 02-19-2009, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simpson

I need an NOS Cylinder cover!!!! Help!!!!!!!!!!!

Take a look at this one on eBay. It's not NOS but sounds good from the description.

Simpson · 02-19-2009, 08:55 AM

interesting alternative... thx

nos still on the radar

Simpson · 02-19-2009, 09:46 AM

Woohoo!!!
Found a NOS cylinder cover here!
http://www.westernhillshondayamaha.com/

After an exhaustive search...

Simpson · 02-19-2009, 09:51 AM

Engine painted awaiting all new engine screws from bike bandit and new NOS cylinder cover my new parts source.

**MisterMike** · 02-19-2009, 10:10 AM

Good find!

*A most important item for the NOS valve cover is the OIL SEAL P/N91256-096-651 for the tach drive.

* Also 8 new 'O' rings for the valve caps O-RING (30.8MM) 91302-001-020

**MisterMike** · 02-19-2009, 10:13 AM

Did you inspect the area between the head and the cylinders for trace signs of oil? Now is the time to replace the head gasket if need be.

Simpson · 02-19-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterMike

Good find!

*A most important item for the NOS valve cover is the OIL SEAL P/N91256-096-651 for the tach drive.

* Also 8 new 'O' rings for the valve caps O-RING (30.8MM) 91302-001-020

Mike you are an extremely knowledgeable guy.

Always spot on!

Fortunately I was thinking ahead from learning on the CB360.

Those tach seals always leak!

All of the above parts are coming new from Bike bandit, including new tappet covers.

Simpson · 02-19-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterMike

Did you inspect the area between the head and the cylinders for trace signs of oil? Now is the time to replace the head gasket if need be.

None that I could see. I ran it about an hour total with no visible leaks from anywhere on the bike.

Just a puff of intermittent smoke we talked about.

THe engine sounded real smooth.

**MisterMike** · 02-19-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simpson

None that I could see. I ran it about an hour total with no visible leaks from anywhere on the bike.

Just a puff of intermittent smoke we talked about.

THe engine sounded real smooth.

Were there any tell tail signs of baked on oil? Sorry if I keep nagging, would hate to see you pull the motor sometime down the line.

Items keep popping into the memory.

Do you have a multi 4 cylinder carb. sync. tool (monameter) with (4) 5 x 0.8mm adapters? A must have!!!

Simpson · 02-19-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterMike

Were there any tell tail signs of baked on oil? Sorry if I keep nagging, would hate to see you pull the motor sometime down the line.

Items keep popping into the memory.

Do you have a multi 4 cylinder carb. sync. tool (monameter) with (4) 4mm adapters? A must have!!!

Wish I had sent you a picture before painting.. rats!
I "feel" pretty good about any oil leaks around the head.

No sync tool... Will need one soon. Ideas?

Rims are starting to look good with detail cleaning to the point I don't intend to get replacements or re-lace.

**MisterMike** · 02-19-2009, 11:09 AM

It appears the low price mercury models made by MotionPro are no longer available. Hg(mercury is toxic). You might get lucky and find one otherwise the new MotionPro is one source. The best price was from bansheestuff.com

Another option is the Morgan Carbtune II. This is the one I use.

Simpson · 02-23-2009, 07:44 AM

Parts ready for powder coat after an awesome Sunday of play in the garage. Oh the music and heater was cranking...

McCrimmon · 02-23-2009, 07:48 AM

Yup...She's naked

**MisterMike** · 02-23-2009, 07:52 AM

It's amazing to see how far frame technology has evolved.

Simpson · 02-23-2009, 09:34 PM

I was amazed to see the silver paint match perfectly to orignal when taking off the cylinder cover. The paint inside/around the cam chain is orignal and of course the outside is my paint job.

Simpson · 02-23-2009, 09:35 PM

Just a quick look with new cylinder cover in place.

scrat · 02-23-2009, 10:19 PM

I'm enjoying watching this progress

i have a 71 750 that came somewhat stock with the normal terrible wiring and crusty tank... the motor is almost back together, i have my fairings, and now i can't decide if i should update some suspension doo-dads or not... it's become far more of a streetfighter/rocket/bastardization than your immaculate restoration though! i'm impressed!

2ohno · 02-24-2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simpson

Just a quick look with new cylinder cover in place.

Lookin good !

justintyme73 · 02-24-2009, 07:07 AM

Good work, keep the pics coming!

Kristen · 02-25-2009, 11:13 AM

Really enjoying following your progress, Simpson.

Simpson · 02-26-2009, 09:42 AM

Few more, of me just working on the detailing.

The bags are of course all of the replacement hardware.

Pacojerte · 02-26-2009, 09:47 AM

dude... that engine... wow... you could eat off it... impressive..

**MisterMike** · 02-26-2009, 09:54 AM

Look closely at the center photo lower right. The gear shift assembly to be exact. The Honda engineers had too much saki when this mechanism was designed. It is commonly referred to as a 'rube goldburg'

Final test for wannabee CB750 mechanics was to correctly complete the re-assembly.

Just a little vintage trivia!

02-19-2009, 11:09 AM	#108
MisterMike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The woods of CT Posts: 9,631 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Carb tuner It appears the low price mercury models made by MotionPro are no longer available. Hg(mercury is toxic). You might get lucky and find one otherwise the new MotionPro is one source. The best price was from bansheestuff.com Another option is the Morgan Carbtune II. This is the one I use.

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02-15-2009, 04:18 PM	#82
ideajones Flat you Lance Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San jose Posts: 682 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	The famous golf ball engine stand.

02-15-2009, 04:28 PM	#83
MisterMike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The woods of CT Posts: 9,631 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Hey Simpson, the 750 motor does not like to be resting in that position. Get a milk crate and set it in there like it was mounted in the frame.

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3dcycle Hastatus Prior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: vermont Posts: 1,594 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	how would u like to be laid on your face all day HRMMMMMMMMMM?

02-17-2009, 03:59 AM	#89
marylandmike Tirone Choolaces Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Maryland, USA Posts: 3,768 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	That looks great...dabble on

02-17-2009, 05:42 AM	#90
MisterMike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The woods of CT Posts: 9,631 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	What procedure do you have for the valve cover and other oxidized parts? These parts had some type of plastic coating. I use to soak them in commercial carburetor cleaner, then glass bead blasting. Polishing was optional.

02-17-2009, 08:19 AM	#94
MisterMike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The woods of CT Posts: 9,631 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Auction over... He obviously wanted $10k.

02-18-2009, 09:46 PM	#96
Simpson Shiraz Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,684 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 7	babbitsonline can go suck a nutty poo stick! They screwed me out of a cylinder cover, which dont exactly grow on trees.

02-19-2009, 07:06 AM	#97
Simpson Shiraz Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,684 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 7	I need an NOS Cylinder cover!!!! Help!!!!!!!!!!!

02-19-2009, 08:55 AM	#99
Simpson Shiraz Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,684 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 7	interesting alternative... thx nos still on the radar

02-19-2009, 09:46 AM	#100
Simpson Shiraz Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,684 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 7	Woohoo!!! Found a NOS cylinder cover here! http://www.westernhillshondayamaha.com/ After an exhaustive search...

02-19-2009, 10:10 AM	#102
MisterMike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The woods of CT Posts: 9,631 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Good find! A most important item for the NOS valve cover is the OIL SEAL P/N91256-096-651 for the tach drive. Also 8 new 'O' rings for the valve caps O-RING (30.8MM) 91302-001-020

02-19-2009, 10:13 AM	#103
MisterMike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The woods of CT Posts: 9,631 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Did you inspect the area between the head and the cylinders for trace signs of oil? Now is the time to replace the head gasket if need be.

02-23-2009, 07:48 AM	#110
McCrimmon *Wing Chun* Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 3,726 Blog Entries: 1 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Yup...She's naked

02-23-2009, 07:52 AM	#111
MisterMike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The woods of CT Posts: 9,631 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	It's amazing to see how far frame technology has evolved.

02-23-2009, 10:19 PM	#114
scrat I'm going riding. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Walcott, ND Posts: 680 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I'm enjoying watching this progress i have a 71 750 that came somewhat stock with the normal terrible wiring and crusty tank... the motor is almost back together, i have my fairings, and now i can't decide if i should update some suspension doo-dads or not... it's become far more of a streetfighter/rocket/bastardization than your immaculate restoration though! i'm impressed!

02-24-2009, 07:07 AM	#116
justintyme73 I am BATMAN!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ft. Collins CO Posts: 4,632 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Good work, keep the pics coming!

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Kristen red dirt girl Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cakalaky Posts: 2,512 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Really enjoying following your progress, Simpson.

02-26-2009, 09:47 AM	#119
Pacojerte Chuck Norris has lost in battle with this Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ft lauderdale fl Posts: 12,887 Blog Entries: 1 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	dude... that engine... wow... you could eat off it... impressive..

02-26-2009, 09:54 AM	#120
MisterMike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The woods of CT Posts: 9,631 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Look closely at the center photo lower right. The gear shift assembly to be exact. The Honda engineers had too much saki when this mechanism was designed. It is commonly referred to as a 'rube goldburg' Final test for wannabee CB750 mechanics was to correctly complete the re-assembly. Just a little vintage trivia!