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1682
First a little back ground. In 1995 I bought my 750 Hondamatic with intentions of turning it into a drag bike. I got it up and running with some minor work...
Dave
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Oct 1, 2007
6:57 pm
1683
hey all! well up north looks like we're gettin close to our last rides.....but i got a question to see if any of you've tried? got me some floorboards for the...
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Oct 1, 2007
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I took a 90+ mile trip on sat, an easy, senic trip. Speeds mostly 45mph and under....mpg 60 Today I took a 42 mile round trip , speeds mostly 65-70mph , got ...
highvoltagedave
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Oct 8, 2007
2:29 am
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I do a lot of "around town" driving .... i am lucky to get 60 MILES out of a tankfull. In my opinion, that stinks. But I figure ... it is just because it is...
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Oct 8, 2007
3:56 am
1686
-thats 60 miles, including the reserve !? I live 'bout 3 miles from work , and usually get low 40's mpg i dunno , bikes are wierd sometimes ;-/ I had a '97 DR...
highvoltagedave
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Oct 8, 2007
5:25 pm
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heres my version for what its worth.... bikes like cars are all subject to different mpg same models,engine size,year,etc. what makes things different are of...
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joejoeyboom
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Oct 8, 2007
7:23 pm
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I checked both of mine when I first got 'em. One gets about 10% better mileage than the other. The better one has gotten from 80 (!) mpg under just about...
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kwild123
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Oct 8, 2007
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1689
..yes, I usually dont ride at that 'high speed',..this was one trip I happened to make that day, and thought Id check da milage just for da heck of it,...most...
highvoltagedave
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Oct 9, 2007
10:56 pm
1690
Looking for a kickstand for my 750A. Mine is pretty bent! Anyone have one that they'd part with? Please let me eknow. Thanks- Otto...
lotsamatic
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Oct 14, 2007
12:37 am
1691
How does the transmission on a Hondamatic bike work? Do you have to manually shift it out of 1st to go to 2nd or does it do that by itself? When slowing down...
joedella
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Oct 22, 2007
1:55 am
1692
Neutral is the bottom position on the shift lever. Yes, you have to shift up one from the neutral position for first gear (best acceleration) , then up again...
Don Turner
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Oct 22, 2007
5:33 pm
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Thanks, that clears it up. Now I just need to rebuild the master cylinder and I'm off and running! ... to shift up one from the neutral position for first gear...
joedella
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Oct 22, 2007
8:23 pm
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Dont know exact year, but it needs a chain. Do yall think i might find one. I wont have VIN number til number. The lady i know is asking 400.00 and it is in...
lahowell63
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Oct 24, 2007
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Laura Howell
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Oct 24, 2007
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...what kind of shape is it in? 400 is a good price... J. Mark Locklear (225)803-2302 -Philippians 4:13 "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No...
Mark Locklear
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Oct 24, 2007
9:10 pm
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excellent shape. it is my friends MOMs. I see you are a fellow Christian. Now that is exciting. Praise God!!!! ... From: Mark Locklear <marklocklear@...>...
Laura Howell
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Oct 25, 2007
4:25 pm
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...i forgot to ask is its a 750 or not..if it is for sure 400 is a good deal...decent chain can be bought for 100 or less... J. Mark Locklear (225)803-2302 ...
Mark Locklear
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Oct 25, 2007
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1699
400 i think ... From: Mark Locklear <marklocklear@...> To: hondamatic@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 1:01:04 PM Subject: Re:...
Laura Howell
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Oct 25, 2007
7:34 pm
1700
...in that case, not as much a good deal, but not bad if its in running condition... J. Mark Locklear (225)803-2302 -Philippians 4:13 "One machine can do the...
Mark Locklear
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Oct 25, 2007
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hey all, new hear, just bought a 77 750. i need stock seat and grab rail. anyone selling any parts ? also the guy told me that it needs a neutral safty switch...
ironbutt4sure
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Oct 30, 2007
2:38 am
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Hi, You may be able to find a seat, and grab rail on eBay. You might also find a shop manual there too. If you are going to work on the bike yourself, you...
Ian Etheridge
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Oct 30, 2007
9:18 am
1703
1st off check main fuse 15 amp on fuse box,if its gone bike wont start! as far as seat check ebay,but they aint cheap!...
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Oct 30, 2007
12:31 pm
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This summer the bike was running great, but recently it's been sputtering like crazy and as of today the battery died. I had the carbs cleaned a year and a...
Barbara Schlarp
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Oct 31, 2007
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hey folks, back again with more gremlins, put the kicker arm on my 750 and it moved a bit then stoped. am i mmissing something here on how these things start,...
ironbutt4sure
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Oct 31, 2007
9:09 pm
1706
...try putting a charge on the battery you have...it should be able to hold 12 volts, then put it back in the bike, and see how it runs. A weak battery could...
Mark Locklear
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Oct 31, 2007
10:15 pm
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If your charging system bit the dust you would get a weaker and weaker spark as the battery died and then end up with a dead battery like you have. The weak...
joedella
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Nov 1, 2007
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1708
Pull the plugs and see if it hydro locked. Gas in the cylinders. Wolf __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo!...
harley davidson
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Nov 2, 2007
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1709
... plugs are out, it just won't budge...
ironbutt4sure
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Nov 2, 2007
1:14 am
1710
I just got this from JC Whitney and it won't fit my 400 but it says it fits 750 auto if anyone wants to buy it I'll sell it for $45 + shipping...
Jeff
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Nov 3, 2007
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Can you supply more information?? Jc whitney PN??? Joe ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has...
joe key
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