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  • chuck hahn
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    #1

    76 CB750A Hondamatic questions

    Anyone out there ever owned one and has carb and tranny experience???
    Last edited by chuck hahn; 09-19-2012, 09:05 PM.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
  • chuck hahn
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    #2
    Not one person has ever had or worked on one of these??
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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    • blowerbike
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      #3
      i owned one.
      had a noisy clutch.
      strange bike to ride and it was green

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      • steve murdoch
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        #4
        Chuck, www.sohc4.net is an excellent site.
        Lots of info on the A. http://www.sohc4.net/index.php/cb750/cb750a-2/
        2@ \'78 GS1000

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        • chuck hahn
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          #5
          I am on SOHC and have posted there as well without any responses. The thing I wanted to ask is this. In Neutral, theres no noise or anything...nice smooth engine as good as gold. Put it in either Low or Drive and it gets that renowned clatter that I hear its famous for. The question is should i see about replacing the two bearings that are in the oarts fiche for the torque converter or any other ideas??
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          • chuck hahn
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            #6
            Number 9 here on the cover fiche





            And number 15 here on the converter itself

            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            • blowerbike
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              #7
              Originally posted by chuck hahn
              I am on SOHC and have posted there as well without any responses. The thing I wanted to ask is this. In Neutral, theres no noise or anything...nice smooth engine as good as gold. Put it in either Low or Drive and it gets that renowned clatter that I hear its famous for. The question is should i see about replacing the two bearings that are in the oarts fiche for the torque converter or any other ideas??
              mine did the same thing and made the same sounds in gear.
              local honda dealer told me not to worry...many many moons ago.

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              • chuck hahn
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                #8
                My brain simply has a hard time accepting that Honda said...well that grenading sound is ok for the bike and noone will really mind if it sounds that way. Just doesnt add up to me..theres got to be something worn or out of specs here.
                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                • chuck hahn
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                  #9
                  I should also note that once she off and running theres absoulutely no noise..just at a light while holding the brake and its idling she sounds like shes gonna grenade any minute.
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                  • blowerbike
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                    • Aug 2008
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                    • Ohio Closer to KY Than Cleveland

                    #10
                    sounds right going off of memory.
                    in gear sitting still....knock knock knock.
                    in neutral quiet.
                    going down the road quiet.

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                    • steve murdoch
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                      #11
                      Is this the clatter you are talking about?
                      2@ \'78 GS1000

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                      • chuck hahn
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                        #12
                        Yup your memory is crystal clear on that...its the god awefullest selling point anyone would accept at a test ride back in the day...least if i got on one and it did that i would probably never buy a Honda. And if the dealer gave me that reply I would demand they refund me the purchase price and take a taxi back home.
                        Last edited by chuck hahn; 09-19-2012, 09:44 PM.
                        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                        • chuck hahn
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                          #13
                          Yes thats the clatter....god awefullest sound. Like a few big nuts and bolts being slammed off the walls of a coffee can.
                          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                            #14
                            Here's a nice one for ya' Chuck!

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                            • blowerbike
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                              #15
                              had a green one...same clatter...was a good DWI bike back in the day....

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