Many emails over the years ask about electrical issues on their Honda’s, I thought that today I would try and add some information on here today to try and help you out a little. The vintage bikes from the 1970’s, such as the HONDA CB550, have a simple electrical system consisting of approximately 40 components […]
Happy Hump day folks. Sometimes, people ask me all sorts of question on the Motorcycles I work on, now, here is a superb explanation from Hot Bike, that clearly informs you as to the purpose of a Constant mesh Sequential gearbox and how they function. So there you go, today you may of picked up […]
Hey there, happy Friday to you all from an actually Rainy Southern California, something that is quite rare these days but we need to rain so I dont mind the H20 coming down in buckets right now. So- As to make the most of this wet day I had a few things that I needed […]
Well, I thought that it would help if I did a blog, and then later I would add this to the tips page, of how to apply the checker tape etc. I was the first to start all this many years ago, actually 13 years ago next week and here is how apply my Checker […]
Many people ask me about how to tell what year their frame is or what year their motor is, so I thought I would add an identification listing of all CB750 S.O.H.C. models. With Model, Frame and engine year. Hope this helps you… as it sure does help me out at times. Honda CB […]
Well, if you are anything like me, you want to try and save time where ever you can on a machine, especially if the weather is steaming hot or bloody cold. What I do when I remove bolts etc, is quite simple and many of you may already do this, but go to the local […]
First off get rid of that big plastic air box with the rubber intake runners and put on a set of air filters Pods. This does two thing right off the bat, cuts off 10 lbs of weight and lets the motor pull in more, cooler air. [Cooler + More = Horsepower] The reason this […]
Note We found this tip on a non-US website and translated it. So if there are a few word goofs it was because of the translation. Although we feel all tires should be mounted by a professional. Some of you bone heads are going to try it on your own. So at least this offers […]
At a show and you forgot the bug and tar remover, but a greasy flying beast’s carcass is smeared across the chrome? Use your girl’s nail polish remover to instantly remove the mess. Be sure not to get any on the paint, though, as acetone is a great paint remover as well.
Well, i get this question all the time. You can make shorter cables and that’s not cheap these days. the 750 Honda does not have solder removable nipples, so, what I do if I use Clubman bars, is I simply re-route them. I fit the cables on the throttle and then they face out and […]
