Hi Jim, I don't know of any downloadable shop manuals, but you might find one for sale on eBay. Reprints of the Official Honda Shop Manuals, and Owners Manuals...
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I'm currently thinking about using electrolysis to remove rust from my exhaust system and other superficial parts. Does anyone know whether it's possible to...
...I can't speak to electrolysis, but there are no "chrome at home" options. The process requires alot of expensive equipment, not to mention ALOT of manual...
Caswell Plating sells chrome plating kits that work well. I use the copy chrome kit to fix rust spots on my motorcycle. They also have all kinds of products ...
Hello everyone, new to the group and was wondering if anyone needs either a whole bike or just some parts. I am located in Milwaukee, WI. The bikes ran back...
I have a 1978 Hondamatic that I am considering selling. The bike is in great shape. I ride it to work and cruise with the wife on the weekends. It has 7200...
Man i just gave away a running 1972 honda 350cc ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best...
Well I guess I should add the details of the 77 750 available for trade. I have a 750 Honda Matic with title that has not run in some time. It has light...
I have a 78 K that I use now and then and another 78 parts bike. This A came along and I grabbed it too. Then the engine and wheels were just too hard to...
hi all, i'm trying to figure out exactly how to test an ignition coil. does anyone know the standard resistance of the ignition coil for a cm400c? I'm getting...
I went to get on my bike Monday and it wouldn't go down into neutral gear. I could put it into first and second. It was fine the last time I rode, about a...
Hi auburnlibra, I have had my CB400A get stuck in gear, like you describe, once in awhile. Try rolling the bike back and forth a couple of feet. Make sure the...
thanks I will try it ... From: Ian Etheridge To: hondamatic@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 12:54 AM Subject: Re: [Hondamatic ] Hondamatic...
...was the bike warm from being ridden? In general when the bike warms up neutral can be a little harder to find. Its always best if you can find neutral...
..your on the right track, for the 750 I know the resistance is around 25k. How many coils does the cm400 have? If its two (like the 750) get readings on...
No I just got it out of the garage and was trying to start it. It wouldn't go into neutral, it was in first gear, usually I down shift to neutral when I park...
The getting "stuck"in gear on these bikes usually occurs when you turn the ignition off, and put the side stand down while the bike is still in gear. At least...
thanks-I will let you know how I make out. Another lesson learned. ... From: Ian Etheridge To: hondamatic@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006...
(Before I forget, there's a yahoo group devoted to the 400cc version of the Hondamatic; it might be a better place to post your question(s). It's called...
I remember testing my coils for a Yamaha once. The manual had a very accurate method but unfortunately I don't remember what it was. I think is was XXX ohms...
yes you were right on the money-it worked-I took it for a nice ride to celebrate. Thanks so much for your help. Sharyn (auburnlibra) ... From: Ian Etheridge ...
Hi Sharyn (auburnlibra), I am glad that solved the "stuck" in gear problem. I felt fairly confident that it would. Thanks for letting us know this fixed this...
I'm just thankful it worked-I was thinking I was going to have a big mechanic bill to worry about. I appreciate your input. ... From: Ian Etheridge To:...
I'm going out of town Saturday or Sunday to look at a '79 400A. Can someone tell me what to look for? I have no experience with the Hondamatic.I'm mostly...
Hi, In my opinion the Hondamatics are pretty good, reliable bikes. The automatic transmissions are pretty much bullet proof. The worst thing that happens to...