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- Sun Aug 16, 2015 12:47 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Just got back from my first long distance shake-down ride
- Replies: 2
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Just got back from my first long distance shake-down ride
I took my 1981 out for a 350 mile run, and noticed some things I need the collective brain for. Two questions I have, first is is it possible to lower the RPM at freeway speed by 500 or maybe a little more? I like running at 60-65 but would like to run at 5000RPM or just a bit lower. Can this be don...
- Sun Jul 26, 2015 9:25 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Head gasket seepage
- Replies: 3
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Re: Head gasket seepage
Are those available from Honda or do I look at Ebay? Would anyone here have a set to buy? Thanks for the quick reply.
- Sun Jul 26, 2015 6:49 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Head gasket seepage
- Replies: 3
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Head gasket seepage
All the Honda inline fours weep a bit of oil from the head gasket. After a 100 mile ride today on my "new" 650 I noticed the left side of the lotor at the head gasket seems to weep a bit more than usual. I had oil on a few fins and it looked like oil was doing more than just seeping. Quest...
- Sun Jul 26, 2015 10:23 am
- Forum: Show it off
- Topic: A Honda I have never owned before
- Replies: 3
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Re: A Honda I have never owned before
I did not touch the tank, the inside is as clean as a hens tooth. It appears the bike was either garaged or under a carport or something its entire life. Outside of slight fading on the side covers she just needed a good detailing. Will post the results of the ride today when I get home.
- Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:35 pm
- Forum: Show it off
- Topic: A Honda I have never owned before
- Replies: 3
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A Honda I have never owned before
Here is my first CB650. I have owned many Honda's over the decades and after selling a problematic 1979 CB750 a few weeks ago, while looking for another ride, this bike came up on my local craigslist. I paid a grand for her but felt with the condition and mileage (26K) and where I live (Eugene Orego...