My Barn Find Honda CB750 FINALLY Gets A New Clutch!
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- čas přidán 5. 05. 2024
- My barn find Honda CB750 FINALLY gets a new clutch to replace the slipping original! After getting this bike running and riding I have ridden it over 3,000 miles which have been awesome but....only at 90% throttle as the original clutch would occasionally slip in 3rd and 4th gear at wide open throttle. It would also slip on bumps while accelerating. This was of course not ideal but never bothered me that much as I could still enjoy the bike to its fullest ability. Now is the time to change the clutch though as I wish to get this bike on the dyno in an upcoming video!
For this I used factory springs available from Honda, Partzilla, CMSNL, etc. I also installed new seals on the clutch cover as well as the clutch cover gasket itself.
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I'm a retired Lead A&P Mechanic from a Major airline. I think you are doing a great Job! Keep it up bro.
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I'm retired from the aerospace industry, I never heard anyone referred to as bro.
Think your full of smelly stuff.
Yeah bro where were you a lead a&p mechanic.? Hahahaha 😎
@Scooterdude01 You haven't heard bro?
@@Scooterdude01 Someone claiming to be from the aerospace industry with "Scooter" in his name? And "dude"....really? You expected us to believe that? I think you are the one full of shi^.
I'm old enough to remember riding these bikes brand new. It warms my heart to see you younger men reconditioning these bikes! Much respect to you both! Love your channel. I remember when you first picked up this bike. You are really a Master Mechanic!
Well thank you!
Are you a motorcycle mechanic?
Are you capable of modifying mechanical parts?
The answer to both questions should tell you what you did to the clutch was "Mechanical Engineering" and fully acceptable. What did people do 50 years ago when parts were needed on the quick, ring a single supplier, order the part and have it delivered next day?
NO, they did not! They modified what they had and got on with it! Sounds good to me!
KOOOL!!!
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If modifications work then it's all good in my book, love old retro bikes.
If it works it works!
Nothing wrong with modifying a part to make it work. You aren't the first person to do it you most likely wont be the last. Nice bike for sure. Love the videos.
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Forget the haters! Love your channel man! Keep wrenchin' and ridin'!
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Don’t let the odd dick!! Rattle you.
Love the Timelapse vids
CB750F on the horizon 😜 😜 come on you need another project 😂
I watched this one and thought " it's running really smooth" . I'd been following the series but couldn't remember whether or not you'd done a top end rebuild so I've just binge watched the complete series yet again. An amazing transformation from an ugly, neglected, siezed bike to a fully functional daily runner. The only re-occuring issue seems to be that some of your viewers claim to be able to do things better. Quite possible, so I suggest they take the time and energy to make videos and put them on CZcams. We all like watching good vids. Until that happens I and many thousands will continue to watch your videos and enjoy the content.
Many thanks 🙏
Yeah man, you have got it!!
I know absolutely nothing about doing mechanical work on older bikes, which is why I'm watching this video. I love these man. Keep it up.
Glad you enjoyed!
Love those old 750 Hondas. I had a 1972 when I was young. Love the sound of these old machines. Love your videos. Keep up the good work.
NOTHING sounds like a sohc 750! Glad you enjoyed!
Let the haters hate, you are a knowledgeable moto mechanic. I’ve learned several things from watching you for my own CB750. And I agree with the Rotella T4, one of the finest motorcycle lubes out there, along with Chevron Delo.
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Dear good guy,
Don't let a few curmudgeons drive you crazy or ruin your mood, commenting on everything. They are not worth it and you don't have to defend yourself like that. From what I see (and I've seen a lot of you), you deliver craftsmanship and I would have no problem feeling safe on a bike that has been serviced by you.
Greetings from the Netherlands
Much appreciated! I'm getting better at just ignoring most of the curmudgeons but this guy was throwing a temper tantrum lol
Felt like the old days on my CB750, great memories and ride😁
Now for a constructive comment. Patty is for patina. I get it. But rust is nobodies friend. It eats away at ferrous metals if left. So whilst the dents on your points cover are part of the history of this bike, it's patina, the rust on your clutch cover will likely worsen over time of left. How about just giving it 2 mins with a soft cloth and some metal polish to get rid of the rust there. There will still be patina staining and maybe some light pitting after but it will be stable that way. Best wishes ... 👍
I'm 67. I rode my first CB 750 in '75. It was so good to hear that soft Honda 4 into 1 burble/growl whilst you were out riding again! Brought back many memories! As to the clutch friction plate mod, stuff 'em, those that complain would freak at the mods I've done to my KZ 900 LTD! ( The model hit with the ugly stick ).
🤘🤘 Glad it brought some good memories!
A true mechanic takes what he's got and makes what he needs. First thing I learned as a apprentice mechanic at a shipyard back in the mid eighties. Great job👍
Agreed 100%
Great work. And awesome tip with that retainer plate going back in. It is a heart breaker to get to that one last little snug up to hear the snap. One thing I'm going to try next time as well is to paint mark the location so the orientation is the same as it is removed just in case there is a slight wear pattern that could cause a slight bit of binding.
Yeah I have seen so many people break the pressure plate because of this. Definitely sad
Those sounds bring back memories I had a 1974 green.
Oh man I want a green one!
I'm a retired automotive mechanic and I approve of all your methods. Keep up the good work! You know more about bikes than i ever will.
Well thank ya!
Tinfoil instead of corrugated Teflon for drippings!!? Never use that! I should know I'm a pizza mechanic. Screw the haters. They don't have a channel. This channel has been a wealth of knowledge and resource for me and the bikes I wanna build. Keep it up!
Hahaha thank ya!
As a real old man I was always forgetting my signal lights. I opened the headlight shell and wired in a pizo electric buzzers. Works well until I forget my hearing aids. Keep up the good work.
These originally came with the loud turn signal buzzers!
The bike sounds great. I was taught to soak the clutch disks in oil, seems correct to me. The modifications to the disks on the lathe were clever! I would have probably done it with a grinder and not thought twice about it. Keep doing what you're doing, good job!
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Nice work, BJ. The pair of 750"s going down the highway together was a very nice 👌. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
Much appreciated Henry 🤘
Oh man... this into looks great. Every time I hear the 750 Four...
Definitely nothing sounds like them!
I have been an aircraft mechanic since I was 20, but fixed motorcycles since I was about 12. 54 today. You do fine by me. The total FAA approved aircraft would never get off of the ground!
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This is important. When ever you use the impact super torque'er wrench you have to say "click" once the exact proper torque spec is achieved.
It's measured in ugga duggas
Man do I wish I was local to you. When I watch one of your videos I always give some serious thought to moving. Your videos are so exacting and give perfect instructions. Still not a fan of the 4 into 1 exhaust, prefer the all-original look. You are the master.....
Well the orange cb750 in another recent video will tickle your fancy for stock exhaust. I'm just not a fan
You know, people can claim what they like on the internet. Talk is cheap. You do, and show what you do. Not just talk. I respect that.
My the way, an air balloon is also an aircraft. Maybe MrNoItAllGasBag NoNoNo did his training on one of those and now just has his ropes in a twist. Ignore him, listen to the people who have something constructive to say. Thank you for this channel. Leon
Love the sound of that bike.
Nice! I thought I was nuts after I repaired and renewed the clutch on my 97 Valkyrie. (Not as easy to access).
It really felt different, as you noticed. Had 60K miles. This old fart really enjoys your videos. Much respect!
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Me, I'm just a mean old 68 yr. old bastard that loves 750f bikes. Actually have ridden 3 of them. One was a '69 with nickel syncros. Couldn't tell much difference between it and my '73. But that was in '81 that I got it. The '69 also had some weight reduction on the alternator. Stock exhaust also. When I got my '73 it had 2x1 outswept open pipes. You couldn't sneak up on a dead man. Took me forever to get that bike back stock. God I loved those 1x1 pipes. I never did like loud pipes on cars either. Trying to get my '83 Magna legal. Already bought stock pipes for it. lol Worked on Jets in the Marines. 2nd Air Wing. El Toro. Never was sober back then. Maybe that's why they shut down the base. I like reading these comments picking on vets. Our pilots would rip off their heads and s--t down there necks for some of those comments. Go ahead and talk s--t kids. If you knew anything you wouldn't be spouting. Thanks for posting these videos. Gives us old farts something to do.
Been wrenching for 20 years now, I see nothing wrong with your work, thanks for the great content brother.
That clutch mod was slick
Thank ya!
Great stuff - sounds beautiful !
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If you fix it doesn't matter how you do it. Every mechanic does whatever gets the job done with the tools they are dealt with. Missouri here St louis.
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And a lathe to modify your parts! You're the Man!! Great thought for that clutch plate mod!!
Thank ya!
Had to laugh about your statement "whatever I do you guys are going to disagree" 😂 because you're right. Someone will. Enjoying your videos!!
It's painfully true lol
Every video i learn something new! I wish you were here in Australia to work on my CB750. Keep the videos coming!
Well thank ya!
Pre soak works great , you can also install dry and run the bike 15 min at idle with the clutch lever in , at first start after clutch instal Just a tip from a motorcycle mecanic 😊
Soaking the plates, probably extends the life by a 50 or 60 take offs. Why would anyone object to doing that to a wet clutch?? Also using an impact is the best way to save the screw heads. Although your #3 Vessel has a built in impact, at least mine does. Again, why would anyone object?? I like using the DA on the metals, good idea. Here is a tip, before you release the cable, remove the case screws, pull the clutch and a light tap on the case and it will release it evenly so you don't have to use the slide hammer. And cutting down that plate is perfectly fine, I would have done exactly that.
Another great and very informative video! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed!
I am a 25 year A&P, IA and I think your doing a great job. Skills are evident hoss.
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Presoaking the friction plates is the recommended method for all wet clutches. The only fight you'll ever get among transmission builders is how long. From my experience of being a builder at Certified Transmission and building literally thousands of transmissions, soaking for 15 minutes will get the friction material saturated enough to run and never be the failure point. Now, if you could get the idiot with a 2007 Ford Windstar to NOT tow a 6 ton trailer, that would be great.
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I'm a retired aircraft mechanic up north in Canada, eh? I've got one of those whackit drivers myself! Good job! 👍
a whackit is a must have in the tool box
Very nicely done. Good sound of the work, jazzy music. The bike sounds very happy.
Glad you enjoyed!
I love watching your videos ,you can’t please everybody , just have fun in whatever you do 👍👍👍👍
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These old fours sound so beautiful. Yes, I know the TV show CHiPs bikes were 900/1000 Kawasakis, but the sound of these two together during the ride at the beginning, totally gave me the feels of the show sounds from ol' Ponch and Jon, heh heh.
Hey that's cool in my book!
Modifying the clutch plate - great job. Improvise, Adapt, Overcome. Awesome.
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Greqt job qnd still nice to see the 750s live definitely my best bike ever.
This bike should live on quite a while still!
Great Video BJ....,always enjoy your content.
Properly explained throughout and excellently presented..
Keep doing what you are doing..,just the way you are doing it..!!
God bless
BG.
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Jogme probably works for Boing and is the reason that door fell off at 16,000 feet over Portland. HIs comments are kinda funny though, I'm sure he loved you hacking up that clutch plate on your lathe. I don't think english is his first language, which makes me wonder where he's from.
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I've watched you for some time. You are a very good mechanic
Much appreciated!
You are so right LOL . I NEVER soak the plates . It makes them grab and stick together. Well it did once for me so now I dont do it . And if the gasket didnt break .... Put it back .
Nice bit of creative engineering,well done.👍😊✌️
Absolutely 🤘
Watching from Australia... Really enjoy your videos young man...
Glad you enjoy them!
Hi Bj the clutch fix was ok by me if it works why not it’s your bike and you can do what you want buddy ,just love that bike man sounds great beats listening to the wife that’s for sure hahaha hope she doesn’t read this 😉 take care and have a great day to you and Seth his bike looks great 👌👍🏍️🏍️🏁🏁🔧🔧🔧👏👏❤️
🤣🤣 I won't say anything
Nice modify/fix on this one BJ. This is YOUR bike, they are YOUR decisions to make. On a bike of this vintage, merely replacing parts is not always an option. I liked your workaround!
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Improvise to survive. Brilliant. Well done.
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Good job nice bike it sounds great.😎
Thank ya!
These videos are great, makes me want to buy and older bike and not be scared of the work.
I think it's a mindset thing. Expect to have to work on them and have fun with it
Nice job! Looks like you have the Little Machine Shop mini lathe. I have the mini mill at work and that thing gets the crap beat out of it and still performs. Their customer service is great as well. Parts always available.
Yeah its a good unit. I do wish I could get the adjustments to stay tight though. Always fighting chatter
Those CB750s sound amazing
Nothing like them!
Working on a bike clutch is so much easier than on a car's. Much more delicate mechanical but so easy to access!
Agreed lol. I just did a clutch on my transaxle Porsche 924 and it was a bear! Video here: czcams.com/video/HPXuOEYVFMo/video.html
let the haters hate, your vids are gold. I'm working on a gs 450 right now, your vids were super helpful on that scrambler, gave me a lot of convidence. i'm watching this as i struggle with a valve cover bolt that snapped off in the head 😅
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That vice grip slide hammer is genius
It's seriously a must have tool
Stop giving jogme energy. I've tuned in for ages watching what you do. I enjoy your content, keep it up brother 👍
He hasn't bothered me lol. I'm confident in my abilities but needed to point out his insanity
That is the sign of a true mechanic you are able to fabricate to make parts work as in turning down those clutch ears. Never underestimate your abilities.
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Quite lucky for you to get a few thousand miles out of it,as they’re usually stuck,I did my gs550 clutch a few years ago & the whole stack came out in one piece,super job mate
Yeah these were pretty clean and came out easy!
He builds Airplanes ... works for Boeing , perhaps ?
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Thats Not far from me
The old school paper written directions on the gas tank 😅 love it
Always has good signal!
I am also an aircraft mechanic! I think you do great work!
Much appreciated!
That engine sounds sweet!
A sohc cb750 with a 4 into 1 is pure zen 🤘
@@BrickHouseBuilds Very sad- a decade ago I bought a beautiful 1982 red CB 750 F with a 4 in one Cowley exhaust (South Africa) for a good price. It was standing for a long time when I bought it. And it leaked fuel from the carborettors, a stream. I don't have technical skills, and could not find anyone who could fix and sync the 4 carbs. Had to sell it again, without ever really enjoying it. You would have been the answer if we lived on the same continent. Years before I had a CB 400 N, and did many thousand happy miles on that bike.
My man learning new things everytime,dont mind the trolls they just jealous, if they are so mutch better where is their YT channel i wanna see ! Greetings from Norway
I'm very lucky to have minimal trolls but mr @jogme wen't full temper tantrum so I had to make fun of it lol
Any excuse to use the lathe 😂
Another entertaining and educational video - keep doing what you're doing, you do it well 👍
This was a "fun" experiment on said lathe. Was absolutely not the ideal clamping setup
If it worked, it worked. If I had a lathe I'd be lathing the shit out of everything 😁
Good video, interesting and educational. Pay no attention to the naysayers, if they are so smart, why are they watching ?
They like to make sure they let everyone know they are doing it wrong
Been wrenching on bikes for over 40 years. I would have done the same in the same circumstances (and yes we all know it isn't the right way etc etc).
Some can't see that logic for some reason lol
Fine Job
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great work
Thank ya!
Love your videos, wish I could do a fraction of what you can
Thank you
Great video. I’ve never seen a slide hammer vice grip before ... makes sense though. Did you make that? Anyway agree with the others, modified clutch plate was a great solution. Even if it didn’t work it’s still worth trying . That’s how we get better, trial and error. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed. I did make my slide hammer attachment but it's not an original idea. They sell a setup just like this.
Nice job
Thank ya!
Hi, nice and fine job, the only think that I noticed is a rare movement of the RPM gauge needle after the repair, maybe is caused by a loose from its axis, with the age, seems to do it, i saw it a few times, so far, the video and the bike is spectacular.
The bike is over 50 years old. The tach will not be precise like a modern vehicle.
She's running sweet apart from the clutch 😎👌
Definitely
The bike sounds better with the new clutch, is that weird? You sure have it running smooth 👍🏻
It's definitely smooth 😎
Here in England the CB650 was a bit of a rarity ( not the nighthawk ) The key and ignition barrel were so worn that while out on a ride the key jumped out , i didn't notice until i pulled up at my destination !! Stupidly i stuck my thumbnail in the ignition barrel and it would turn , so i thought if it turns off i can turn it back on . Err no , it wouldn't turn back on . i was lucky i was near a bike dealership near so i pushed it there , pleaded with the staff for help and they very kindly hot wired it to enable me to get home, when i got home i wasn't careful when i went to un wire it , touched the frame < have you ever heard a 30amp fuse blow ??
All the Honda CB range seem to use, more or less the same idea and have just made things bigger or smaller depending on the bike. of course each one has its specifics, but it just shows, if something works dont mess with it.
Agreed
Its good industry practice to soak new clutch plates in oil. Unless its a dry clutch like in a car 😆! Regards from Canada 🇨🇦
Lol yeah car clutch in oil no bueno!
Honda 4 always had a super light feel to the clutch
It's impressive that they pulled that off as well as having such a light kickstarter.
Yep every other video I have ever watched says to soak the plates before installing
It's the logical thing to do yet people will still argue over it somehow lol
Miss my 4.
No no no, you have to soak only 3 of the friction disks. And you have to use 10w40. I'm kidding, man. Looks to me like you are doing a great job. I hope to see some challenge videos coming out soon. I have a cb750k6, fun bikes. Glad to see the JIS screwdriver. You don't use a torque wrench?
Hahaha thank ya! Deep in the edit for the 48 hour challenge. My goal is to post Monday if I get it done
Mert Lawwill would be proud!
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U should soak a wet clutch, ur absolutely right ;-)
Good info. Thanks for doing this job on video. I have 1975 CB750K as my daily rider. and will replace the clutch eventually. Mine has a really nice light clutch, and a very stiff but smooth throttle.
Do you have to remove the basket and hub or could you just take off the pressure plate then remove and replace the clutch plates? (Which is how it works on the old Triumphs.) Also, I didn't see any oil come out when you removed the inner cover. Did you drain the bike before doing this job or is there just not a lot of oil in the clutch normally?
Thank ya. The basket does not have to be removed but since nothing is holding it in I prefer to just pull it out to clean and inspect. There really wasn't much of a chance of oil as these are dry sump bikes and I also had the bike strapped to the lift with a lean angle to the left to keep oil from flowing towards the clutch.
If jogme builds aircraft for a living, what kind of aircraft? and what certifications does he have to be holier than thou? A bike is not an aircraft and you can get away with alot more on a road machine. I am a Mercedes Big rig mechanic and I would never re-use and oil seal on a customers truck, but in my home garage I would definitely do it. Great video BHB! Keep up the Great information!
Thank ya!
I will be doing this in a few weeks. I hope it goes smooth
Just take it slow and be methodical and you will be good!
@@BrickHouseBuilds thanks man!
I would have used a file or grinder. But then when the ig key was so worn down by use on '99 SV -33,000 mi., I used a hammer and a punch on an anvil to spread the metal a schoch. I just wanted to ride, not take the front end apart. Ipso facto.
Different video?
Honda clutches do seem to last a long time. My VTR clutch was fitted by Honda in 97 and has now done 70,000 miles, no slipping yet.
Edit, I can see you use the same tank nav app as me!😂
Nice!
Did you get on it with the new clutch? Did it grab well? Good stuff.
I haven't been hard on it just yet but I'm confident it will grab just fine
If it works….. it works👍
Exactly!
I'm not a mechanic but on the farm if a paper gasket came off clean you soak it in oil and put it back on
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U got a like from Brazil.
Where did u got that parts?
Thank you. There are many many online sources.