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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
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2066
... 4_W0QQitemZ280299544608QQihZ018QQcategoryZ35595QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQ ... So the link didn't work, try this Go to ebay- search item number 280299544608...
Paul
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Jan 10, 2009
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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
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Jan 10, 2009
12:55 am
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Jan 11, 2009
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Jan 19, 2009
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2082
Would like to see a manual for the 81 cm400a.........................   ride well ... From: Doug <shiftlessguy@...> Subject: [Hondamatic ] Newbie here ...
jay alan
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Jan 19, 2009
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2083
Whats the best manual for the 400cc auto...
Doug
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Jan 19, 2009
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2084
Purchase a Shop Manual either from E Pay or Honda.   Wolf ... From: Doug <shiftlessguy@...> Subject: [Hondamatic ] Another ? To:...
harley davidson
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Jan 19, 2009
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2085
Good questions. Since they all pertain to a 400 'matic, I strongly suggest you join the Yahoo group that specializes in the 400/450cc version. It's under...
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Jan 19, 2009
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2086
If you haven't found a center stand yet, there's one on ebay today. ... ebay ... the ... to ... replace ... I ... know, ... need ... I ... original...
Paul
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Jan 29, 2009
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2087
Thanks paul! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ... From: "Paul" <mybluebike2004@...> Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:03:49 To: <hondamatic@yahoogroups.com> Subject:...
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Jan 29, 2009
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2088
I just purchased a 76 750A off of E-Bay with 10K miles. I have not received or seen the bike but am planning my attack. My order of attack is: - check...
kirkkw
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Feb 4, 2009
9:36 pm
2089
Kirk,   Sounds like a good plan of attack. Let me add a couple of things.   check operation of petcock, watch for leaks - check carbs for leaks in float...
paul gabor
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Feb 4, 2009
11:15 pm
2090
I am new to posting on these boards - so not certain how to proceed. I have trimmed the prior posts. What are the "carb boots" you are referring to? Are they...
kirkkw
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Feb 5, 2009
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2091
Ken,   The "boots" are the rubber hose like things in between the head and carbs. They are rubber and are supposed to be soft and pliable, but after 30 years...
paul gabor
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Feb 5, 2009
7:41 pm
2092
Paul, If the boots are 30 years old and no longer available then that seemes to be a market opportunity for someone. I see about 3 CB750A's on E-Bay at all...
kirkkw
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Feb 6, 2009
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2093
I read somewhere, maybe in this group that the MPG for his bike was 33. Is that a reasonable number. That seems incredibly low to me. I would expect it to...
kirkkw
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Feb 6, 2009
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2094
Ken, The longer a person works on these old bikes, the more he will love (or hate) them. There is actually 2 issues with the boots. Honda, in all their wisdom,...
paul gabor
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Feb 6, 2009
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