Congratulations Dave, That is a job well done. I can imagine it is no fun getting the engine out, and less fun getting it back in. Happy New Year, Ian 76...
Dave, Could you tell what seals were causing the oil leak? Was it hard to get the head back on and the cam chain aligned? I would like to hear anything else...
...if you own one of these bikes, you just gotta break in to the top end! Its easy enough that it can be done by a DIY, but just hard enough to make you feel...
Besides the O rings being a little on the stiff side, it appears that the head gasket itself was letting oil seep out. The gasket material appeared to be...
Dave Thanks for the info. Would you be interested in a trip to FL to help me with my matic? Could the job be done with the engine in the frame? Best wishes for...
A trip south doesn't sound too bad right now, it was 4 above this morning! I don't think there is enough room to get the head off with the engine in the frame....
...VC/head can NOT be removed with the engine in the frame... J. Mark Locklear (225)803-2302 -Philippians 4:13 "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary...
Hi! Hey joe, where do we meet to work on your bike? I live in orlando and I am willing to give up a day to learn to work on my '77 'matic. If it takes more...
Angel, Chain and sprockets are a breeze. Be sure to do the rear brake shoes while you have the wheel off. Pulling that head off scares me for some reason. I...
I have a Tank to barter with if you want and a bunch of other parts as well if interested, I will buy one also if one is available. Don't care about looks as...
Post them here . Wolf ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them...
Jamie, I have an extra factory seat that is in good condition. I'm in the middle of a restoration on a 1976 CB750A and purchased a seat with the factory pull...
I've done a lot of work in the last two months. I have a seat base but don't have the foam anymore (I screwed it up trying to cut it into a caf 'A' base). I...
Hi Clyde, Lets see what you got there. I actually was thinking of sending one down to Sargent Cycle Seats to have them shape and cover it, that would be the...
Hi to all of the Hondamataic group members! I recently purchased a 1978 CB750 Hondamatic and curently working on it to have her running this spring. So here is...
Hi Mark, You don't say what your time is worth, or how much time it would take to "pick it up," and though I am not an expert, in my never to be humble...
...I guess it depends on which "common parts" you are talking about. Things like wheels, chain, pegs ect. will def exchange. Carbs and internals on the...
Thanks for the advice..... It's a 12 hour trip to his house so I have a better idea know if I'm picking up this bike as parts or a future project.(Wife will...
...ahhh...now that changes things a bit...12 hrs ain't just right around the corner...nothing like a road trip for a bike though... J. Mark Locklear ...
I gotta agree with Mark - "...I guess it depends on which "common parts" you are talking about. Things like wheels, chain, pegs ect. will def exchange." And...
Hi Ken, I'll take that bet! I seriously doubt that 90% of the parts on a 750A will exchange with a 750K. I almost always agree with your posts, but not this...
I am close to putting my 77/78 A back together, I would say a maybe 75% of the bike is the same. Different tank, rear brake control and that parking brake...
Jamie, I think you're talking about the "change" relay. It uses inputs from the speed warning unit and shifter change switch to control the solenoid...
Got to ask what the Speed Warning unit is? Something in the speedo unit or??? Sorry but this is my first Automatic. This bike was running before I started the...
There is also an opto-electric switch in the speedo that enables this kick-up solinoid only when the speed is below about 10 MPH. Mine went bad and I had to...
The speed unit is mounted on the backbone under the fuel tank. It gets a speed signal from the speedometer to indicate when the bike reaches 20mph. The '76...
Thanks for all the quick answers. I did fix the brakes, the rear was rusted and loaded with years of road grime. I pulled it apart and cleaned and lubed it, I...
Jamie, What year is your parts bike? I'm in the process of putting my '77 back together and I need a good seat. I don't suppose you have an extra one laying...
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