Having done 120,000kms the old CB750Fc2(Integra) is getting a little much needed attention. I bought this bike in 1986 new, was 2-3 grand cheaper than other 750s at the time and saw no need for anything bigger-I'm not a follower of fashion- being a Jap market model (equivalent to the pom/euro F2D market model CB900) it had a lot of good bits-decent fairing "real" anti-dive, wider rims from previous models in the range. I added Givi boxes to complete the touring image. The intention was to hold on to it for a while (10 years I thought), bought a Honda shop manual, selection of shims and shim fitting/removal tools. Due to health problems and the fact my prefered ride is the '76 CB550 the kms are'nt too high. That's enough background now on with the servicing-Just checked and replaced valve shims (now I know why I prefer screw and locknut adjusters) and sparkpugs. Some work was done on the ol girl around 1989 because of a burnt exhaust valve (trashing the thing cold didn't help). Was surprised to see no noticable wear on the cam lobes. The cam chains had no plates missing and seemed taught so the tensioners appear to be functioning ok (considering this range is known for "the" camchain -well 2 cc's is this beasty-issue, not bad). Have removed the counter shaft sprocket as that was stuffed, with teeth looking like sharks fins, with the aided by a length of steel bar for extra leverage on the retaining bolt with bike in gear and rear break applied-funny how these wee tips aren't mentioned in servicing manuals. The sprockets been on the bike well, um, hmmm a looong time(bloody memory, makes mental note to start a servicing log book
). Final drive chains hadit, but it's a $30 cheapy with 12,000ks up so is to be expected. So new chains and sprockets are to go, just need to borrow a mates torque wrench tomorrow for the c/s sprocket bolt. The two inboard spark plug caps will need replacing, as will one of the coils as it appears one of the contacts to the H/T leads has erroded away. Checked the carbon alternator brushes , still plenty of wear left-funny as they haven't been replaced since new and I ride with the lights on (have had a spare set "just in case for years"). Thank goodness I have a spare cikle(well a couple) to keep mobile on. If anyone is after info on the early aircooled Dohc Cb750/900/1100 range there is a wealth of infomation here- http://www.cb1100f.net/ Just added a pic of the bike in a state of undress after being attcked by the water blaster. To be continued.................
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Originally Posted by Jackrat
to ride though. Didn't fancy the expensive servicing (cam belts anyone) of the Ducati engined Cagiva. Had owned an R65 for a number of years (still had the integra and spent as much as I paid for the BMW tidying it up) as well but wouldn't rave over it. Glad I got rid of the thing as the shaft retaining clip packed a sad on the next owner. Simple yes, me a definite no. Dad owns a R80 and I know what other problems BMWs can have. I'm not a racer wannabe so "sports bikes" don't appeal to me at all though they have their place and I appreciate that, as do cruisers, tourers or what ever market segment invented so far is. Funny thing is I was offered a $2700 trade (was offered similar trade-in price back in '93)-in on a new Suziki 1200SS about eight months ago but even a ride on that didn't temp me. The ride on the step sons Triumph 955i RS recently was a buzz though. It rode like it was on rails. Far too easy to loose one's licence on (as the step son had done) It sounded like a deisel though when idling.
Hope i haven't upset anyone by the descriptions above, if so get over it 
No appearent movement between tube and lower so the bronze bushes wont get replaced. I may invest in a pair of fork gaiters for it as these have kept the '76 550s tubes in reasonably good nick. I tend to believe in function over looks so don't care if it makes it look "old" (anyway is'nt retro the way to go these days) May also get new springs as the originals don't keep the forks up high enough (never has since new) if there isn't any air in them. This model has air caps with a balance tube as factory standard. The seal retaining circlip was a bit corroded so I attcked that with fine emery paper a treated it with a rust inhibiter. Now its going to last another 18 years 
The Lh tube will get the same cleanup but doesn't need a new seal just fork oil. In fact it's still the original one as purchased. IIRC this is the forth time the fork oil-still have'nt created a log book. Oh and the 250T has donated it's spark plug cap boots to the Integra. 
[Mental note-remember to "borrow" the wifies car battery to try get the 250 running on Sunday..........] I see a Super Cheap Autos store is opening tomorrow so may pop in there for some fork oil (aka ATF fluid) and a set of circlip pliers. 
Inspected the steering head bearings and greased. They'll last untill the Integra is due it's next major overhaul at around 160,000km if not before. In fact they where in better nick the ones I had on my old BMW R65 I had with half the mileage.
No leaks,missing bolts everything is sweet. Looking at another Bol'dor to keep it company.
re z900 bits, have you tried Z Power in Australia I think?
Don't know why Honda called this model an Integra as it was producing a Tin Top with that monika. Just getting rid of the extra stickers I guess 
Mind you I still think the early 80s Bol'dor (rollerdoor) model range are still the one of the best looking bikes ever released. Reading the previous posts I haven't got fork boots yet, winters been so mild. Also I'm enjoying scooting around on the GB400. :spudflip:
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