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2036
I found this on craiglist tonite and asked the guy if I was reading the price right - 30,000.00 - I got the nastiest answer back - he's an a** - but cmon -...
Sue
uwishtoo1958
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Oct 15, 2008
1:40 pm
2037
I've learned over the years to NEVER question what someone asks for a bike...no matter how outrageous the price. I've built bikes from the frame up, and know...
Mark Locklear
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Oct 15, 2008
1:55 pm
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I didn't think asking a simple question of clarifying the price as I asked it warranted the nastiness that followed. While it is a unique bike I agree, it is...
Sue A
uwishtoo1958
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Oct 15, 2008
3:58 pm
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I'm in complete agreement with Mark L. - suppose there's some one "out there" who's perfectly willing to pay that much for that bike. I mean, have you ever...
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kwild123
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Oct 15, 2008
10:52 pm
2040
What can you expect from a guy that is actually riding with one of Snow Whites dwarfs, on purpose!!! That alone tells you he is not OK in the head!! He should...
Angel D
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Oct 15, 2008
10:53 pm
2041
Proof positive that some people have more money than sense :) I am more than thrilled with my little 3,000 investment Sue A Shine it up, gas it up, ride it...
Sue A
uwishtoo1958
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Oct 15, 2008
11:05 pm
2042
Some would say you were a fool for paying 3K for anything on 2 wheels.  Its all relative, for all you know his bike may well be worth 30K to someone who is...
Michael Vondran
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Oct 16, 2008
12:03 am
2043
I didn't pay 3 for mine - I have that much in it - actually closer to 2500 all told - and yeah ok a motorcycle isn't worth at least 3 grand - whatever. Sorry...
Sue A
uwishtoo1958
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Oct 16, 2008
12:09 am
2044
...ah, come on Sue...I'm sure he sensed your sarcasm. Yes, it was a simple question, but a loaded one. I'm with Mike V, if I had one let and chose to ride...
Mark Locklear
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Oct 16, 2008
12:34 am
2045
Hello all. I am new to this forum. Before last week, I gave little attention to the Honda Automatics. I stumbled across a 1976 750cc automatic. I am now the...
Jim Nisley
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Oct 23, 2008
4:06 pm
2046
Your story sounds similar to mine, I didn't know much about Hondamatics until I stumbled upon one for sell. I bought it and I've been having a blast with it...
paul gabor
mybluebike2004
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Oct 23, 2008
4:25 pm
2047
Just picked up a CB750a with a little over 16,000 miles. Have read about some of the things to do to update the bike. Can anyone tell me the best suppliers...
D. Cooper
gunner74079
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Oct 23, 2008
5:31 pm
2048
...my advice would be to just do a top end resto, and leave the bottom end untouched. As your mechanics stated the bottom end is pretty mucy bullet...
Mark Locklear
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Oct 23, 2008
6:01 pm
2049
cycle recycle and partsnmore.com J. Mark Locklear (225)803-2302 -Philippians 4:13 "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the...
Mark Locklear
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Oct 23, 2008
6:01 pm
2050
Thanks for the quick response. Don ... From: Mark Locklear <marklocklear@...> Subject: Re: [Hondamatic ] Suppliers To: hondamatic@yahoogroups.com Date:...
Don Cooper
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Oct 23, 2008
7:31 pm
2051
My 1977 was rescued literally 5 min before it was going to be crushed at a scrap yard.  It took 6 months to get it running and we never touched the engine,...
MICHAEL SMEGIELSKI JR
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Oct 24, 2008
12:33 am
2052
I am reluctant to sell my bike but I have decided it is just not practical for work use and I dont have time to ride for pleasure. $800.00 Firm There are pics...
cewray
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Nov 14, 2008
3:25 am
2053
Time to winterize your bike so your not spending alot of time and money in the spring to get it started. Winterizing your ride... This is difficult for me to...
Eric
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Nov 25, 2008
5:11 pm
2054
I completed an AMA Grand Tour this summer on the Hondamatic. You can read about it here: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=43625.0 Dave Wyatt 76 CB750A...
Dave Wyatt
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Nov 26, 2008
4:25 pm
2055
Nice job Dave. It looks like you had blast,researching and then riding to the locations.Did you happen to keep a running tally of the total miles ? By the way,...
paul gabor
mybluebike2004
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Nov 27, 2008
1:37 am
2056
Paul, Thanks, I did have a blast. But no, I did not keep a total of the mileage. I started to with the GPS, but then I had a user (me) malfunction and lost...
Dave
david1154
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Nov 27, 2008
6:03 pm
2057
Dave, I guess I missed the tire change. I noticed that you said that the bike still doesn't run well when wet. Didn't you put a hondaman ignition on it? Any...
paul gabor
mybluebike2004
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Nov 27, 2008
8:33 pm
2058
Is there anyone out there selling their classic CB or CM 400 T or A...
KAHUNA
djbigkahuna
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Nov 28, 2008
3:47 pm
2059
can anyone trouble shoort this.....No torque and or pressure to kick start. Are my bearing shot or the gaskets gone...... yes there is a lil oil bleeding...
KAHUNA
djbigkahuna
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Nov 28, 2008
3:48 pm
2060
Paul, I did put a Hondaman ignition on it, but the problem is connected to the air intake.  Leaking in around the filter, carb boots, etc.  I now have it...
Dave Wyatt
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Nov 28, 2008
4:44 pm
2061
FYI - there's a Yahoo site that deals almost entirely with the 400cc 'matics at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hondamatic_400/ You might have better luck there...
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kwild123
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Nov 28, 2008
5:39 pm
2062
...get or borrow a compresson tester and do a test. Anything below 100psi and you should consider a rebuild... J. Mark Locklear (225)803-2302 -Philippians...
Mark Locklear
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Nov 28, 2008
9:55 pm
2063
Dave,   Did you notice any improvement in performance after you put on the hondaman ignition? Was it easier to start, run smoother, better gas mileage,...
paul gabor
mybluebike2004
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Nov 29, 2008
2:32 am
2064
Paul Did I ever!  While it did not change a thing on my wet weather problems, it does start easier, especially in the cold, and my mileage went from 30 to 33...
Dave Wyatt
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Nov 29, 2008
6:18 pm
2065
Anyone else see this on ebay? Might be a good buy if you could find a bike with a bad engine. ...
Paul
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