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puddlepirate
Getting up steam
Joined: Jul 23, 2009
Posts: 17
Location: Maine
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Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:57 am |
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Hi all, just bought an 81 CB900C with around 50k miles last week. My first inline 4. I look forward to interacting with you all.
One issue I plan on researching is that sometimes you must play with the clutch lever to get the bike to turn over to start. The previous owner thought it was the start solenoid, but I haven't looked into it yet. Any help youd be appreciated.
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pd750
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Joined: Aug 01, 2007
Posts: 25069
Location: Waldron , Arkansas
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Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:25 am |
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Welcome to the site Rich ...
We have a FSM free to download in our Tech Docs section .
Sounds like the switch in the clutch lever perch needs attention . |
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1982 CB750C (Sold) Haven\'t found another , yet . |
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OldTimer
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Joined: Aug 02, 2007
Posts: 10220
Location: Conroe, TX
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Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:37 am |
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to here! |
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nbhab
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Joined: Aug 09, 2007
Posts: 5810
Location: New Maryland, NB, CANADA
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Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:13 am |
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Agree with pd. Take it apart and clean it up. Welcome aboard. That's two or three new Mainers just recently. Must be a sale on DOHC's somewhere near Penobscot! |
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genesound
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Joined: Jul 24, 2007
Posts: 44793
Location: Studio City, CA
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Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:29 pm |
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Crockett
Now you're talking
Joined: Jul 10, 2009
Posts: 96
Location: Maine
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Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:40 pm |
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Hi Rich, These guy are a great help. search the site if no one has asked the question before post it up sombody will help you out.
I am a Mainer also, just outside portland.
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nbhab
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Joined: Aug 09, 2007
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Location: New Maryland, NB, CANADA
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Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:58 pm |
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We should have a Maine/New Brunswick ride. Meet halfway or something. Maybe even let the Nova Scotians and our lone PEI'er come along. |
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puddlepirate
Getting up steam
Joined: Jul 23, 2009
Posts: 17
Location: Maine
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Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:06 pm |
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I suppose I should've posted that I'm in South Portland. If we can get a ride together I would definitely be interested in attending.
Crockett, where exactly are you? |
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Crockett
Now you're talking
Joined: Jul 10, 2009
Posts: 96
Location: Maine
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Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:12 pm |
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A ride sounds like fun NBHAB, but half way beteewn is still a halfdays ride away. Pirate, I live in Gorham Work in portland. |
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Pointdiver
Feel the Power
Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Posts: 946
Location: Newton, MA
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Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:45 pm |
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Crockett wrote: | A ride sounds like fun NBHAB, but half way beteewn is still a halfdays ride away. Pirate, I live in Gorham Work in portland. |
Maine is a big state, but crockett your pretty close to us in Boston. |
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nbhab
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Location: New Maryland, NB, CANADA
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:52 am |
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Sure! Steal my riding buddies. |
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Crockett
Now you're talking
Joined: Jul 10, 2009
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Location: Maine
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:39 pm |
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Pirate, I'd like to see a picture. My first 900 was an 81. It died with about 36K on it, I sold it to a guy in Westbrook that rebuilt The carbs and the air shock and rode it for a couple years. It was painted light blue last time I saw it.
PD keep me in mind if you guys ever head into NH. I ride a lot around the ME NH border. HMR, Rt 113. |
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puddlepirate
Getting up steam
Joined: Jul 23, 2009
Posts: 17
Location: Maine
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I'll try to get a picture to post this week. I bought it from a guy in Limington who said he had it for 5 years. He said the previous owner said the motor died at about 27K miles, and it was rebuilt by a shop somewhere up his way. As it sits it is a metallic dark silver (for lack of a better explanation), but he said he repainted it a couple of times. |
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nbhab
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Sun Jul 26, 2009 4:36 pm |
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My bike came from Milbridge, Me. |
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Crockett
Now you're talking
Joined: Jul 10, 2009
Posts: 96
Location: Maine
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You see quite a few 900Cs around here. My first one came up from NC via my brother. My neighbor bought this one new, I bought it from him when he dicided to buy a HD. 27 years it had never been riden in the rain. This year I have been cought twice already. |
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04soxchamps07
On a roll
Joined: Apr 02, 2009
Posts: 168
Location: Maine
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Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:37 pm |
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Hey guys, Mainers are taking over. I live in Lisbon, I actually bought my bike off a guy on here about 4months ago. I ride everyday, even in the rain. I have a 81 cb750c and I love it. Welcome to the site. |
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TheProfessor
Getting up steam
Joined: Aug 12, 2009
Posts: 15
Location: Workers Paradise, Mass
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Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:44 am |
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Masshole down here. Camp up in Acton, ME, and family cottage in Scarborough. |
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