1976 CB750 K6 Work Log – Deprecated

4.x.19

  • Continued working on ignition switch issues, got ignition switch working.
    • Had to solder some stuff
    • Other instructions from forum
  • Swapped out old switch with working switch in handlebar
    • There was a short which cause my fuse to blow, so I had to tape what I soldered in switch to keep it from making contact with handlebars
  • Added oil
  • Installed gas tank
  • Charged battery
  • Worked on getting head lamp working
  • Tried to fire her up, but had bad gas and leaking out of carb2

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6.26.17

  • Dad fixed turn signal issues

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8.14.17

  • Rewired headlamp bucket again, still no dice on starter switch working

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7.14.17

  • Installed new switches, ran cables into handlebar
  • Completely un-wired everything again
  • Broke throttle tube assembly, waiting for new one to come in
  • Broke headlamp. waiting for new one to come in
  • Painted and reinstalled indicator panel instrument

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6.14.17

  • Rebuilt front brake piston assembly and installed
  • Mounted tank badges
  • Installed new petcock
  • Mounted tank
  • Charged batter
  • Aired up tire
  • Turned the bike over, was able to get it to start, white smoke out of exhaust ports 1 and 2

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5.13.17 – 5.20.17

  • Air up rear tire
  • Disassembled front brake piston/assembly and primed and painted prior to rebuilding (replacing O-ring) and reinstalling

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3.18.17

  • Installed grommets
  • Power washed bike

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12.04.2016

  • Winterized and let idle until it killed over. Drained carbs

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11.26.2016

  • Install steering stem nut
  • Fixed break leak issue
  • Hard wired headlamp

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  • Install steering stem nut

09.24.2016 – 10.19.2016

  • Worked on blinker problems, still no luck. Tried replacing flasher, no luck, rewired, no luck. Suspect switch
  • Installed new headlamp assembly
  • Redid fuel line
  • Installed new battery
  • Installed K&N filter pods from 500, backfire issue fixed
  • Clutch is fine
  • Worked on ignition button problem, not sure what is going on there, sometimes works
  • Worked to eliminate brake fluid leak issue. Doesn’t happen often, but when it does, brake fluid drains completely
  • Replaced shock absorber nuts
  • Replaced speedo and tach nuts
  • Replaced speedo and tach bulbs
  • Installed license plate holder and plate

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09.20.2016 – 09.24.2016

  • Finished wiring bike, have blinker problems
  • Installed rubber tank catch/mount (17613-292-000)
  • Adjusted ignition switch
  • Test drive!

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09.13.2016 – 09.15.2016

  • Fix front brake/ installed new caliper
  • Bled the front brake
  • Installed wiring harness (still have a problem to work out)
  • Installed fuse box
  • Installed turn signals
  • Installed new fuel line
  • Installed new ignition switch
  • Installed new rubber tank mount
  • Installed new grips
  • Began cleaning/polishing front fork

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07.19.2016 – 07.26.2016

  • Drained oil, added oil filter gasket
  • Installed carbs
  • Adjusted carbs
  • Replaced plugs
  • Installed new fuel line
  • Cleaned air filter
  • Fixed head lamp
  • Replaced front brake master cylinder with old 500 cylinder
  • Disassembled front brake, attempted to get caliber unstuck

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07.18.2016

  • Complete disassembly and cleaning of carbs
  • Worked to troubleshoot fuse/wiring issue

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07.4.2016

  • Installed new fork boots
  • Installed new tires
  • Installed new chain

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05.22.16

  • Changed oil
  • Installed new battery
  • Changed oil filter
  • Cleaned oil filter cover
  • Tested lamps
  • Attempted to start, turned over but would not ignite
  • Cleaned seat
  • Cleaned brake fluid reservoir
  • Attempted to bleed/fix front brake. Too much play in lever.

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05.15.16

  • Cleaned
  • Charged battery
  • Tried kick-starting it (could not get it started either way)
  • Checked lights and horn