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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
kyleowensimon
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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
david1154
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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
david1154
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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...
kwild@...
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
marklocklear
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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
david1154
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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
mybluebike2004
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Jan 10, 2009
12:06 am
2066
... 4_W0QQitemZ280299544608QQihZ018QQcategoryZ35595QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQ ... So the link didn't work, try this Go to ebay- search item number 280299544608...
Paul
mybluebike2004
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Jan 10, 2009
12:13 am
2067
...wow, the economy really is bad. Would have thought a matic motor still in the crate would be recession proof!!! J. Mark Locklear (225)803-2302 -Philippians...
Mark Locklear
marklocklear
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Jan 10, 2009
12:55 am
2068
It's almost impossible to find a nice Honda with a bad motor, but a 750A, not much of a chance. Could be a good opportunity to have a nice bike. I wonder if...
paul gabor
mybluebike2004
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Jan 10, 2009
2:42 am
2069
Recession proof?  Isn't $1,100 more than the bike cost new?  tork.  LOL Mick King, CMT Stress Solutions Therapeutic Massage 507-951-0647 massage therapy  ...
Mick King
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Jan 10, 2009
6:29 pm
2070
The American Motorcycle Association is planning to celebrate their 85th anniversiary by having a parade of bikes at the AMA Vintage Motorcyle Days in Ohio this...
Paul
mybluebike2004
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Jan 11, 2009
3:31 am
2071
I already have a spare and the $80 I paid for it sounds a lot better that $1100..... Would make a nice coffee table though! Jamie [Non-text portions of this...
jamie King
groton350years
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Jan 11, 2009
4:04 am
2072
Jamie, I figured you jump on this one, you can never have too many Hondamatic engines. Besides, it,s not too far from you. Gotta be less then 3500 miles.   ...
paul gabor
mybluebike2004
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Jan 11, 2009
4:15 am
2073
Well, someone paid $1100.00 for it. If nothing else, he could clean up the crate and use it as an end table. ... Hondamatic engines. Besides, it,s not too far...
Paul
mybluebike2004
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Jan 14, 2009
7:13 pm
2074
Just bought a 77 HondaMatic 750. It is a heavy bike, as you all know, but runs very strong. It needs some cosmetic work to it; pipes need replaced, seat and...
rreardon70
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Jan 14, 2009
9:15 pm
2075
JUst to add---Looking for a center stand also! Thanks ALL!...
rreardon70
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Jan 14, 2009
9:20 pm
2076
Welcome, glad you found us. Nice looking bike-good start for a restoration. I replaced my mufflers with Emgo mufflers. They sound pretty good, are similar to...
paul gabor
mybluebike2004
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Jan 14, 2009
9:46 pm
2077
Keep an eye on ebay. There's been one on there a couple times and I don't htink it sold.   ... From: rreardon70 <rreardon70@...> Subject: [Hondamatic ]...
paul gabor
mybluebike2004
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Jan 15, 2009
2:17 am
2078
Paul- Thanks for the welcome and the advice. I will continue looking on ebay for that center stand---might just get it here if I cannot find a ...
rreardon70
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Jan 15, 2009
4:20 pm
2079
The handlebars are 7/8 inch. The original grips are still available as well as a few hundred aftermarket styles. There are a couple aftermarket handlebars...
paul gabor
mybluebike2004
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Jan 15, 2009
6:42 pm
2080
awesome! thanks so much for the excellent advice gentlemen!!! Rick ... as well as a few hundred aftermarket styles. There are a couple aftermarket handlebars...
rreardon70
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Jan 15, 2009
7:12 pm
2081
I just joined the club here.Gotta few questions.There will be more I'm sure.Any how are the hondamatics know for leakin oil @ the base of the head and crank...
Doug
shiftlessguy
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Jan 19, 2009
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