CB750 FIRST START IN 45 YEARS!! Bit Smoky... EP4

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Honda CB750 FIRST START IN 45 YEARS!!! She is a bit smoky but with more time it will clear up and be ready for the road! I am very excited for this bike as I am just a big fan of these CB750s and plan to put a bunch of miles on this thing with time.
In this video I focus on rebuilding the carburetors, going through the ignition system, inspecting the oil pump, and doing a more thorough cleaning of the bike. Before the first start I do another inspection in the cylinders with my borescope as well as an initial compression check. I will repeat these tests the more I run the bike.
To see more in-depth ignition testing and carb cleaning work on these bikes check out the 2 part series below:
Part 1(diagnosis):
• How To Diagnose And Re...
Part 2 (repair and testing):
• How To Diagnose And Re...
Previous video with this bike where I unseize the engine:
• Unseizing A Motorcycle...
It seems many are interested in where my ride is going in Wisconsin so here is the info. There is an event called the Bubbler created by Great Egret who has another great KZfaq channel. It is a ride in-camping type deal and I feel it will be a fantastic challenge for my old CB750! Event link here:
greategretmedia.com/events/bu...
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@panospyrgiotis2992 Жыл бұрын

Mate, I've binged a few channels regarding rebuilding CB750s. But I have to say, yours is the best by far. No nonsense. No superiority about your skills. No expensive workshop and tools. No just ordering expensive parts at the drop of a hat. Getting into it like an average guy would. Thanks for that. Keep up the great work.

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

Well thank you much! Glad you enjoyed!

@vincentbyron7086 2 жыл бұрын

I had a K5 in more or less the same livery .Tank decals were slightly different. Had it for years did sold it to a friend of mine who also had it for a long time.We just gave it regular oil and filter changes set the tappets and changed chains sprockets and tyres. It never missed a beat.BULLETPROOF.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

As I say often old Hondas never die. I have seen stuff fail but regular maintenance nearly eliminates that potential

@richiebainbridge2608 2 жыл бұрын

Your attention to detail is amazing. Lovely to see from a young man and so knowledgeable. Cheers Richie.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Very much appreciated Richie. Safe to say thats why it takes me so long to do anything

@richiebainbridge2608 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds great bike for all seasons. My f1 had 100k miles when I bought it ( ex police bike ) and I saw another 50k without being stripped down, crackin bike. It just did everything asked of it including a sidecar hack lol.

@jim5549 2 жыл бұрын

Brings back great memories! I had a K1 and loved it. Great fun running up the nearby mountain roads and rode it daily to work. Wish I never sold it! Now working on dialing in an 81 750C and getting back in the wind!

@DocJonesGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks B.J. awesome video, really enjoyed it. I'm glad your making it your personal run around bike, I think it most definitely has a good home now!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc! I seem to revive and ride a bike a year but I feel I'll just keep this one. Its perfect for me and my needs

@Rick-4552 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and like your style, A friend gave me a 88 nx 250 last year that had sat for 13 years I spent all winter getting it running and rode it 1100 miles last year, there is nothin more satisfying than riding something you brought back to life!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it Rick! That would be a very fun bike! Fully agreed on bringing them back!

@jd1029 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to see it running again. Hope the rings come back around and compression improves.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Yea we will see how it does. Not expecting miracles but regardless it will be a good experiment

@cerealtiller 2 жыл бұрын

spoonful of Diesel Fuel down each Spark Plug hole will help with the Rings

@billmcdonald2436 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure a few heat cycles and she’ll be fine

@michaelboen 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see the CBs coming out now!! Nice job on the carbs, she will ride again, I just know it.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it Michael! Excited to ride this thing

@michaelminarik7468 Жыл бұрын

Awesome channel and thanks for sharing your videos. I just recently picked up a 1973 CL175 barn find myself! The bike is an absolute time capsule with original manuals, kits, and receipts. It hasn't run in years...I plan on doing the same thing in terms of a light restoration and thorough cleaning. Got mine running in about an hour. All my old timery friends say the same thing, "the value lies in the originality." Keep up the good work and getting these old bikes back on the road.

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

Well thank you. Glad you like the videos! The 175 will be a super fun bike. The value lies in what YOU want, not someone else. Do exactly what you want with it

@christian_pelletier 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration - I am slowly restoring a 1976 CB750F. I just took off the carbs today. My compression is about 90 across the board so this gives me some confidence it will start. It has not ran in like 25+ years.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help provide any inspiration I can. If the figures are the same across the cylinders that is a good thing. It will run

@MartyG1957 Жыл бұрын

I love that you bring back old bikes and get them back on the road. You do great work

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty! I love doing this type of thing

@MartyG1957 Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds You're welcome. I would love it too if I had your skill

@Bevoin1970 2 жыл бұрын

I've never owned one of these but I was around back in the day when they were. Just hearing that sound again took me straight back in time. Good for you on bringing her back to life and showing her some love. 10/10 :-)

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya! These were before my time but I absolutely can appreciate them

@ianfrancis7353 2 жыл бұрын

Would love one of these as a project - prices are definitely on the up on my side of the pond. Will enjoy watching you slowly improve this bike back to full health 🤞

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

They are definitely more common here but im seeing prices go up quite a bit the last 2 years. Even though this needs a ton of work I'm lucky to have found it close to home for cheap

@MM_in_Havasu 2 жыл бұрын

Remembering way back when with a good friend's '75 CB750 SOHC turbo bike, I was helping with engine work and we found an old RC Engineering 970cc engine, got it for pennies on the dollar and put together a full 1000cc CB750 SOHC engine with Venolia, Carrillo, & old RC engineering hop up parts in it, plus a KO Honda original camshaft that was easy on valvetrain. We had set up an early EFI setup on it using the turbo manifold and VW injectors, MAP sensor off a turbo Buick, throttle body from a Geo Metro turbo 3 banger, and it had a custom made controller dialed in with a crude computer(circa 1993). The bike ran a 9.25 1/4 mile @ 155 mph, my friend had rode it to the track and they told us to take it home after the 9.26 @ 153 mph backup pass. Rode it the 65 miles home and laughed all the way there! You can't hardly kill these bikes. That bike and others like it were a lot of fun back then, glad you got this one resurrected and going again! Thanks for a cool video!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an epic build Mark! I appreciate you watching

@philipstubbs2432 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos to you 💯 great video and great work! Thank you for sharing

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it Philip!

@Thewatson77 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man! Sounds pretty good all things considered. I agree with keeping her 👍🏼👍🏼

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya Jonathan!

@rajeshdookaran7741 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh I loved working on these bikes

@livingstone6275 Жыл бұрын

thanks i have a 79 cb 750 sitting for the last 15 years. i put vance and hines headers on it and it began cutting at about 5500 rpm after realizing you have to rejet. I let it sit a year tarped at a friends house when I went to recover it rats had made nest and ate up the wiring and seat. so its a long term project that I will rebuild.

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@josephcurry4891 2 жыл бұрын

So cool! Working on a cb750 I got for free. Actually did VT loophole thanks to your video.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Glad the VT video was helpful!

@hstefan 2 жыл бұрын

Such a cool bike! So happy I discovered your channel! Greetings from a fresh subscriber in Romania!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you much for the sub and welcome!

@robertborchert932 2 жыл бұрын

Just got home, sitting in lovely shade, and it's 102 degrees. It's the end of the day, it's cooling down. What do I see? A lovely classic CB750. Slide valve carburetors! An early one indeed. I'll be back, pardon me, I have a wee bit of watching to do... Yes! First note. I used to blueprint carburetors for a living. In those days, ultrasonic cleaners were laboratory equipment. Brilliant choice, giving the complete assemblies an initial bath. Aftermarket parts can be a real conundrum, those parts are NOT the same, in many cases, as the original Keihin brass. Loved seeing you polish the needles individually. This, my friend, is serious old school.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your evening is set! Definitely check the previous videos as well as after on this bike to see the progress. 😁

@robertborchert932 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds indeed! You had me as a new subscriber when I saw the mighty CBX. It's crunch time on my 82, I am going to take it with me to Utah. I have three motorcycles to move with me. I absolutely WILL NOT scrap the CBX, it has a place. I want it to go to someone who aspires to restore one. Those components are priceless. In '84, we referred to the CBX as "the executive crotch rocket'. For me a tune up was six quarts of oil, six spark plugs, and two fork seals. Hell, I had a 1981 and a 1982, both new at the time, plus a collection of other bikes, several Gold Wings, a CX500 Turbo, a Silver Wing, a Venture, a Vision...yeah, lots of machines. In the 80s, I had a motorcycle shop, doubled the size of the shop twice. Loved every minute of it. Looking back, what was the favorite part? Doing exactly what I see you up to.

@zomaardan 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome upload sir. Love your video's and you rock.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya much!

@mosmotorcyclejourney9067 2 жыл бұрын

Man you are good. I always learn something watching you. Thanks. Be safe.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you much! Glad to try to provide some good info in the videos!

@firestorm755 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. I had to dig deep for some carb parts for my VTR 1000 recently. Pattern parts just didn't fit. New Honda choke plungers, springs and cable. It all just fitted and solved my starting trouble. OE parts can be pricey but they are worth it

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, sometimes you just have to have oem quality

@ronharrington9633 Жыл бұрын

I had a 1978 CB750 for 7 years and love to ride it every minute oh every day . To me it was just right weighted on the blacktop too ….. wished the still made this baby

@kevinbrislawn5918 2 жыл бұрын

Super! I just found you today. Enjoying the carb rebuild and your cycle that needed resurrection!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! Glad you enjoyed!

@kevinbrislawn5918 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds I like your patient attitude. I used to own the 1970 RD350 Yamaha, 2 stroke. I loved that bike. It was in pristine condition when I sold it in 78. I was the 3rd owner and all 3 people like me, took care of it. I'm hoping she's running around and not dumped in a pile of leaves rotting. 😂

@bartnowakowski7788 2 жыл бұрын

As always excellent job, bit of a smoker but Im sure it will work grate at the end, looking forward to see the progress.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bart! Definitely smoky but as mentioned there is justa ton to burn off. I'm sure I could pour liquid from the exhaust lol

@stephaniekent8483 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one in 1972 when I was 20, brand new, a K2 in gold finish, cost me 1000 pounds (I was only earning 25 pounds a week), never forgotten her, would love another ... ah well, dreams a free, where does the time go?...well done for bringing her back to life.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Time vanishes so quickly and I think about it often. Thank you the compliment

@kwit6697 Жыл бұрын

I know a lot of greasers would scoff at your time put into cleaning - but man I respect it so much! Gona do it...do it right and have a solid piece of work at the end. Good stuff.

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You should check out the comments on the video where I un-seize the engine lol. EVERYONE had a problem with that

@anthonyoriordan5967 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding work, love that survivor 750

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony! It will stay in its perfect patina form 👌

@bushidoal916 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one as per dude!! I'm looking forward to watching this series & know you'll do your best to bring it back to life as close to stock as Original. Engine & Carbs came up real nice... That Parts washer & Ultrasonic Cleaner though...🤔🤫😖🤣🤯

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Its a must have tool in my shop for sure

@Mavaholic 2 жыл бұрын

Had a orange 74 back in the late 70s early 80s. Road it year round in VA. Wish I still had it. Was a great bike!!!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Probably the best color IMO. Check out that 2 part series I mentioned in this as you may enjoy 😉

@billmcdonald2436 2 жыл бұрын

I love the old CB750’s. Wish I had another one.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

They are such awesome bikes

@BasicPoke 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice, there are not enough CB750 videos on KZfaq. I haven't seen anyone take an oil pump apart. Thanks.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like the video

@STARCROSSEDMOTO Жыл бұрын

Man oh man, this makes me wish I hadn't been so green two years ago with my first street bike: zan early 80s blue Honda cb650. It was given to me by an old family friend on the condition I could keep it if I got it running again. It looked great, clean chrome, paint,, and seat. But it sat in a country shed for 3 years... Mice ate the electrical harness and wires. Fur, feathers, hay, and pellets were in all the cylinders and exhaust. Took it to the local bike shop and they said it wasn't worth saving. Wish I had tried though.

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

Well from the standpoint of paying a shop to do it they were right. Too expensive unfortunately

@STARCROSSEDMOTO Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds BJ-SAN, never underestimate the mystery of Marvel's oil. 😄

@fabieneldridge3414 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t be worried about riding across country tuned up and cleaned up. I’m old can tell you that is one of the Best Motorcycles ever produced. Great find !

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

So far it has been nothing but reliable!

@MotoMango 2 жыл бұрын

YAAAAAS! IT LIVES!! 💯💯 I just got a CX500 running yesterday :) It had only sat for like a year though so was fairly easy.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏 You will have fun with that cx for sure!

@MotoMango 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Planning on it xD

@randallsmith2959 14 күн бұрын

"NO, Bad !" I love it.

@kevingrainger2530 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, Don't skimp on this bike, change the cam chain tensioner and valve work etc. What a fabulous machine.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Come pull the engine for me. I feel my video clearly shows I don't skimp anything

@hojo70 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, great content! A bike that has been sitting that long I would change the rings and head gasket and lap the valves. You definitely got a great bike there, looking for future videos on this one. Great job

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes it has been sitting a long time but currently I have too much going on to do a full engine teardown. We will see how well it runs this season

@rigel1176 Жыл бұрын

Just great to see .... you have my youth dream from 1975 ( unfortunately I had an exident with it ....and kill my dream bike ) .......try to get another one .... but I endet up with Guzzi California ( in Europe ) Greeting from Germany

@jbp6759 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! My 78 CB750f sat for 12 years when I got it. I thought I had to do a lot of work to make it street worthy, but with an engine that started right up after 12 years of sitting I really did have it easy. My first and last bike. There may be others in the future but I'll never get rid of this one. There's just something about the SOHC CBs. :)

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

You cant kill these things! A 78F is definitely a keeper!

@jbp6759 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Yup! I love it. Only thing I'd change right now is the comstar wheels (I prefer spoked) but I've read that's not as straightforward as a simple swap so it's on hold for now.

@mabarbe9545 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for giving the capacity of your ultrasonic. Precious tip! My precious.....

@BrickHouseBuilds 28 күн бұрын

Definitely get the biggest one you can. Very worth it

@mabarbe9545 27 күн бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds I know them because I was jeweller, but still hesitating for capacity. Now I know it, it makes my day ;)

@BILLYBICUDO 2 жыл бұрын

O Brasil agradece os videos, vida longa para todos!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@petesharpe4120 2 жыл бұрын

Well done!! Really like the fact you use as many original parts as possible, rather than throwing out perfectly good items. You're doing great work and thanks for sharing.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya Pete! Like I said I prefer to refurbish when possible

@sierra2562 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you are awesome!!! and so are your videos

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it 🙏

@Dazg297 2 жыл бұрын

Made up you saved another classic they are a brilliant bike stay safe 🤘🤘

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya!

@framsarmento5388 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! 👏👏👏👏

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya!

@tiffinthyme5822 2 жыл бұрын

Hello there, That’s a nice bike, the way the frame cleaned up was pretty good. Quite a buzz when you start a motor which hasn’t run for so long. Good luck with the renovation. Cheers Kevin.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya Kevin! Definitely check out the other videos in the playlist for this bike as its really coming along nice!

@searcherfor9 2 жыл бұрын

Great work.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@alanfrancis6946 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like it is way easier to take those carbs apart than the CV carbs on my 81’ CB650C. Good luck with the rest of the work!👍🏻

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I would actually vote cv carbs as being easier due to the slide mechanism on these

@mohawkdriver4155 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I wish I still had mine. The sound was unlike anything else in its day.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

They sound great for sure

@miguelpagansr6128 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video brother, it seems to me that you’re a big Honda fan. I can relate I’ve had Hondas during my teenage years, and now I’m still working on old Hondas I just don’t post much of anything due to lack of content. Thank you for the video and ride safe.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes I am a bit partial to Hondas but love pretty much everything.

@miguelpagansr6128 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds so do I, my first bike was a 69 cb350 twin and in between I had Kawasaki, Yamaha, even French mopeds. If I had to choose one brand, it would be a difficult choice but I also do a little of everything. Looking forward to your next video, catch you on the next one.

@grahamhider3754 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you bring back the old girl. Did the same with my cb 900 made it a fast Freddy race rep . Nice work all the best from England 👍❤️🔧🏍😳🤢

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya Graham! Always a good feeling to bring one back

@elainezzz 2 жыл бұрын

i just replaced alll of the wiring on my k2, man what a relief. shit was melted all over the place but now it all works great

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thats scary! The smoke was let out at some point

@elainezzz 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds forrr sure haha i had one section with 6 different wires butt connectored together in the span of like 4 inches 😂

@upsidedowndog1256 2 жыл бұрын

That is a great start! I don't think Wisconsin will be a stretch this summer, the damn thing just WANTS to live! (My favorite kind).

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

It should be about 8 hours 1 way with camping for a night. Cant wait!

@revivemotorcycles 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos man

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mack2u228 2 жыл бұрын

Good work!!!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Be sure to check out the next videos in the series as thr bike progresses!

@robertadams4415 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your build

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! Check out the next episodes on the bike as its coming along great!

@erxu 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your dedication to bring the oldies back to life, I'm amaze at your mechanical knowledge, where did you learn the intricacies of the UJM's? Too bad I'm in NYC, as my not so old (by your standards) 93 Nighthawk 750 is in need of your magical hands. I also wish my doctors were as good as you, as I'm almost 70 y. young, and I need some replacement parts (any pig kidney laying around? hahaha ).

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Ha thank ya! I'm self taught. I've made plenty of mistakes but all of them teaching moments. I just approach all things mechanical the same. Just nuts and bolts. They can all have a bit of a different sequence but fundamentally the end goal is the same

@jerrybigrig9475 2 жыл бұрын

It's been a while since I watched ..I see you've pulled apart the garage/shop..painted it up ..more lights ..nice .. Bike sounds nice ..👍👍👍

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yea the color change helps with camera coloration and just feels better. Reorganized a bit, bought more tools, and just hustling

@keithschneidly3922 2 жыл бұрын

Sometime in the future try Royal Purple convertible top cylinder oil for your forks. It's non foaming and is just slightly heavier than standard stuff. I used it in my Silver wing scooter fork rebuild. Worked great. I always try to get factory seals.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I have some Bel Ray 10w in it. Agreed on seals. Those or SKF

@petebird7171 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a runner, almost there then, nice video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete!

@johnfrench9608 Жыл бұрын

The quality of design and build of Japanese bikes back in the 70s was just amazing.

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

Can't argue that. These are hard to kill

@weldonsavoie3613 Жыл бұрын

When they came out with the 750, we were riding 305 and 350 and had fun

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

I love smaller bikes too. Equally fun

@smartaIec 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful as always man. Coming to my home state in August I see?

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya Alex! Yea thats the goal

@smartaIec 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Awesome. Where at?

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

This event: greategretmedia.com/events/bubbler

@Retirement_Life 2 жыл бұрын

What a cracking bike. I wish I could find one to work on the UK!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

@passinthru4328 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! You've brought a beauty back to life. Very gratifying to see you reap the fruit of your labors over this bike and can justify continuing on to the full restoration.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@stevenwarner7348 5 ай бұрын

The key. The locksmith said that he had to have it ~ the lock. I got so frustrated I just cut the thing off with a six inch tail on each side. Oh well. So now I have a key. Nothing but that small tool kit under the seat. (no paperwork) Might be a good thing so I don't have any more history (names etc) that I have to research for the state and eventual title. Oh crap.here i am again sorry. Just in Class. I know what I'm up to but theres a snow storm tonight. But. For the spring~ for the springtime. Crap! Blather Blather Blather. Thanks so much. As always. 〰✨〰

@stevenwarner7348 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, taking a break for now. I'll review this video again. Before the quarter exams. I'm learning. You know. Bit by bit. Row by Row. Gonna make my Honda Nighthawk go.... 〰✨〰 Oh yea the other thing. I've got the manual on order, the one the mechanics at the local Honda dealer recommended. I will study that too. Before the exams. You know. i really hope for a good grade. Or at least a passing one. Thank you Professor BJ.〰On and on and on 〰✨🌿✨🍀‼🍀✨🌿✨〰

@KRush-zj3rv 2 жыл бұрын

That looks like a nice little project ;o) . I can’t wait to see how it turns out it’s a real classic and was in the showrooms when I was a teenager but could never afford one (oops! just gave my age away).

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Im excited about it. I do have some simple changes I want to make too which will be cool

@garycb8592 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I found out about my 72 CB750 from a friend. However when I got there it was chained to a clothes pole, next door was a drug house. The owner was leaving town the next day. He wanted $500.00. I offered $150.00. He accepted to my surprise . After a year of playing with it and replacing several parts, but never tearing the engine down I got it going. Still riding it 6 years later.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! That bike definitely has a story now

@SydneyTowne 2 жыл бұрын

Tremendous videos, love 'em. You have a very organised and meticulous approach to your work, it inspires me to work on my two BMW Airhead monos. Currently watching your CBX1000 series as well, excellent. Thanks for your KZfaq vids, John (Sydney, Australia).

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks John!

@nicholasbishop3300 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Nick Australia

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya Nicholas!

@mynameisjonas1997 2 жыл бұрын

Damn! Im in WI if you wanna ride, im either way up north or down by Menomonie. Got a mint 82 Honda CM250c. Good luck on your journey, it should be fun on that bike

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

So the event I am hoping to attend is the Bubbler put on by Great Egret who has a cool channel. Details here: greategretmedia.com/events/bubbler

@gmoac 2 жыл бұрын

nice job!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@geoffhastings281 2 жыл бұрын

The CB750 K5 I just restored was in a much worse condition. The oil strainer was totally blocked which is why it had broken a piston, all the crank bearings were shot along with pretty much everything inside the engine. It is definitely the most abused engine I’ve ever worked on.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

That doesn't sound fun at all

@vicpnut1 Жыл бұрын

What we use to call/ say ….”smoking like a chicken “ …makes no sense but was the catchphrase back in the day in my crowd for any engine blowing smoke

@johnnytruck2009 Жыл бұрын

I just scored 2 cb750’s. 1978 “k” and a 1982 “c”. Both for $100. Looking forward to getting into them and get them to be a runner.

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome!

@arfreeman11 29 күн бұрын

I just got a very rough '75 cb750 in trade for a running '81 gs750. I can't wait to hear this thing run. I had a lot of fun getting the gs750 running and riding great, but I've wanted one of these cb750s for such a long time, I just jumped on the offer. Dude gave me enough cash on top to cover a couple high dollar items, but this thing is going to be a fortune in small parts, not to mention things like powder coating the frame and painting the new tank and side covers. I'll do my own paint, but I can't powder coat a whole frame. Going to be so much fun.

@BrickHouseBuilds 29 күн бұрын

It will be fun for sure!

@uhtred7860 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, the workshop walls have been painted :-)

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah I did that at Christmas

@krabkrabkrab 2 жыл бұрын

I did not get the reference to hipsters, but that wiring harness inside the headlight bucket is just the standard way to wire up a frame mount fairing, like a windjammer. That's probably also why there's a hose clamp on the frame tube. Those things mounted using hose clamps. Also explains absence of headlight and signal lights.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I get relentless hateful comments on all my videos saying I'm ruining bikes from the older generation that likes to blame hipsters. I repair a lot of bikes that have had poor work done to them by the older generation so just pointing that stuff out. There are far better ways to adapt a fairing to the bike.

@samjoentess9168 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds ok 👍

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I think so too. Not great but there are many adjustments to be made to help it so I'm optimistic

@donzimmer63 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping the content coming. I should stop watching as now I'm on the hunt for my own CB750 (even though I haven't finished my CX500 yet). You've mentioned your soda blasting on carbs in a few videos. Could you detail out your set up? It's next on my list for the home shop as I've already got a USC and part washer.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Im a bad influence lol. I have a harbor freight cabinet with just a bag of their soda compound. Finicky but works

@sugarskulllyfe5890 Жыл бұрын

you may or may not have a video directly focusing on how to properly clean and degrease and old bike but i would definitely watch

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

I do not have one like that. I just use what I have and invest a bunch of elbow grease

@KakuiKujira 2 жыл бұрын

Some nice zen sweeping to finish...

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya!

@cerealtiller 2 жыл бұрын

I always use an engine cleaning brush with the Gritty yellow Hand cleaner in it My Gl1200 had stood for a long time when I got it ...so I put 600 mls of pure Acetone in the Fuel tank...which was dry..then let the Fuel pump fill up the empty Carbs added 500 mls of new Petrol to the Tank. allowed it to stand for 10 minutes then Cranked the Engine she fired n one..then 2 ..then three and finally 4 cylinders. allowed the Engine to idle for a few minutes then added 5 Litres of fuel to the tank.. that was 23000 Miles ago ...the Carbs were never dismantled. The Acetone Fuel mix smelt like burning plastic.... do not rev the Engine while burning off the Acetone....it burns much hotter than Petrol...Idle speed only.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. These were far too varnished to get that lucky

@cerealtiller 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds The Acetone will melt any amount of Gum/Varnish..especially with the Engine idling....and will find it's way through even the tiniest of Jets/orifices

@MagFlux 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this! I recently bought a partially modified ‘75 CB750F and have been looking for good tear down videos. This does the trick! Been hard to find any original SOHC tear downs, trying to learn what is original and what is modified. Regardless, looking forward to more content on this bike!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Well I appreciate you watching it and glad you enjoyed it! Definitely check out that 2 part video I mention. I also have a cbx restoration underway and you may enjoy the engine teardown video I did on it

@tedstriker754 2 жыл бұрын

That's one of bikes I'd like to find and restore. I keep wondering if a later 750 Nighthawk might be a better choice. Honda's final tweaks had been done to all the mechanicals on those. But I never liked that bulbous fairing they put around the seat on the later Nighthawks. There's aftermarket solutions for that though.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I do like the look of the later Nighthawk 700s but just wish they had a chain drive version. I would definitely build a 750 Nighthawk though.

@robertmedrano9790 2 жыл бұрын

It was great!!! , to see u doing what u just did…;)

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Robert!

@whoami155 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Do you think the compression on 1 and 4 will recover? Excited to see the end product

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We will find out. I can only hope. I know the intake valves on 1/4 had the worst seal so after running a while I should get a better valve seal. I'll retest in time

@ralphvalkenhoff2887 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya Ralph!

@rajeshdookaran7741 2 жыл бұрын

These bikes had keihin carburetors, don't interfere with with them, just insert them in a container of paint thinners, for a couple of days and it will self clean

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I rebuild carburetors almost daily. I fully disassembled these, soda blasted, ultrasonic cleaned, replaced all the rubber, and cleaned the brass. Good as new. Much better than soaking in paint thinner

@rajeshdookaran7741 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry man, my apologies

@randyvanmaasdijk559 2 жыл бұрын

Nice project! What kind of screwdriver (brand) are you using for the JIS screws?

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy! I actually have both my sets I use linked in my Amazon storefront

@uguyssss 2 жыл бұрын

What camera setup are you using for looking inside the cylinders? It comes tru very clear! Thanks!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

That is a depstech borescope. I have it linked on my Amazon Storefront

@kenbyrne521 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not 100% sure, but that add-on wiring that you pulled from the headlight bucket looks to me like the harness to mount a Vetter Windjammer.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

It could have been but I still despise the stuff. Since it is missing the headlight and had a couple hose clamps on the frame id suspect there could have been a vetter on it in the past

@pauldowding8185 2 жыл бұрын

@ 17:36 when you were pounding that shifter seal in, it sounded like Benny Hill slapping Jackie Wright on the head, Nice job getting the old girl running, shame to see classics rust away in barns.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 super specific but I know how random sounds can just take you right back to specific memories! Thank you and yeah I'm very excited to give this bike another life

@nestorvelasquez4545 2 жыл бұрын

Thinking about starting a rebuild. Where do you source the parts in the video. Love the bike

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

The short list is: partzilla, David silver spares, dime city cycles, cmsnl, vintagecb750, z1 enterprises, eBay, 4into1, local dealer, and more

@TheTbmillard 2 жыл бұрын

I've gotten get one of those 30L ultrasonics, so much more convenient than the little guys and having to pull the carbs apart fully. What cleaning solution do you use in yours?

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I always recommend the largest possible for entire carb racks. Then you can fit all kinds of other stuff in there! I use a half gallon of a simple green variant(still trying it out) with some dawn soap and hot water between 35c and 50c depending on what the surface is covered with

@stevek.1711 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video series! Ill be restoring my Dad's 1974 CB 750. It's been sitting in his shed since the early 80s. Very inspiring to watch your experience with this one. Great Job! I can't wait to get started. Those early CB were absolute animals. Dad said he could stand up the front end in every gear!

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

Well I'm glad you have enjoyed the videos! Definitely keep watching as this bike just keeps getting better