Cbx750

**Bonez** · 26th October 2008, 11:43

As some of you may know I'm buying a CBX750F. I've found a wealth of info on the interwebby thing, the links of the more interesting info I'll place in this thread. I'm interested in hearing about fellow KBers exploits with this bike and the CB700/750 Nighthawk range. Also interested to hear from those in the trade who've had to deal with them as well. Improvements, problems whatever.

I'll also use this thread as a resource for other info on the CBX750/CB700/CB750 Nighthawk range like I've done with my other bikes.

Awesome resource->http://www.teamrc17.net/

Also anyone got a workshop manual they can send me on CD or even a factory or Haynes/Clymer one in hard copy they have no use for?

Thanks.

**MSTRS:Me** · 26th October 2008, 11:45

Look here in the Honda section http://www.manualz.info/

**Storm** · 26th October 2008, 12:09

Crikey, I didnt think your bulging garage could stretch to fit yet ANOTHER old jappa!!
You keep this up, Southwards will be after you to donate the collection some day

Nice work.

**Bonez** · 26th October 2008, 12:42

Thanks for the link MTRS. There's a Nighthawk manual but nothing CBX750 specific by th looks. The SC one I'll to get an idea of the hydraulic tappet setup. No dought that bloke down south I'll see this thread and post an auction for one on Trademe

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Storm this bike is a bit of a novelty for me-prolink suspention and suspention adjustments up the wazoo. So should provide a bit of entertainment. Getting rid of some of the kids furnature so room for another

. Connies hinted about selling a few bibs n bobs but I've grown attached to my toys and I am fending her tooth n nail

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**tri boy** · 26th October 2008, 13:09

Early ones had crap crankshafts. (oil ports had very poor finish).
Watch out for dodgy valves/auto adjust lifters.
16" front wheel could be hell scary.
Powerful engine, until Suzi GSXR's stepped up to the plate.

**Bonez** · 27th October 2008, 05:06

Downloaded the Brazilian parts book. Seems the CBX750 was manufactured/assembled there with cast wheels untill 1990.

**tri boy** · 27th October 2008, 07:46

Images of Brazzilian babes in bikini's assembling m/cycles won't get out of my head...........both of them.

Thought the one i bought in 86 had an unusual new bike smell.................

**ynot slow** · 27th October 2008, 08:55

Tyres try the Sport Demons,120/80-16 on my front and have on the rear 130/90-17 so you probably run similar.

**banditrider** · 27th October 2008, 09:56

Time we saw a picture of your shed Bonez...

**slimjim** · 27th October 2008, 10:40

yup i second that....

**Bonez** · 27th October 2008, 12:43

Originally Posted by banditrider

Time we saw a picture of your shed Bonez...

It's nothing special just has a half dozen or so battered/well used old jappers in it (not very "collectable" ones either with 3 having 100,000kms plus up)and some stuff I've collected for parts over the years.

Here's a pic of some of them from another thread-
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...8&d=1203749016

Saw an immaculate GS1000 today at Ashhurst.

**madmal64** · 27th October 2008, 17:08

Mate I can vouch for the RC17 site. Viking runs a bloody good site there.
I used to be on the site alot when I had one.
They guys on the mailing list have such a depth of knowledge.
Rattly cam chains are an issue but Im sure you have that under control.
Have fun tinkering with your new toy.

**Bonez** · 3rd November 2008, 16:13

Picked the ol gal yesterday and did a wee pootle to see how she went.

Today popped her for a WoF checkup. Passed with flying colours so registered CuBix for 3months. Will sort out third party insurance tomorrow.

Also saw a mate to show it off. His exact words were-"You jammy cunt!!"

Went over it a bit more notice a few more cosmetic bits-n- bobs that will need to be sorted. Its had a heavy fall on the RHS (Mike mentioned a mate dropped it), the o'ring chain is a split link type with the clip on the inside with the OEM spockets still fitted. Noticed this while checking the rear shock and linkages. It has the longer dip stick and needs a top up. Will do an oil/filter change next payday. The consol that covers the instruments is missing a huge chunk of plastic on the LHS so it may have been down on that side as well at one point and the tripmeter is tits up at the moment but may be able to get the insty boys at work to sort that out.

Certainly nothing wrong with the wheel tracking though. Straight and true.