<chateau.murray DeleteThis @btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> thesewiv wrote:
>> Matt wrote:
>> > The Older Gentleman wrote:
>> >
>> > > Actually, that was a problem that dogged *all* CB750s until the F2
>> > > and
>> > > K7 came along with beefed-up O-ring chains.
>> >
>> > Could I replace the chain and sprockets with stouter parts? Maybe some
>> > previous owner has done that already?
>>
>> I ride a K5 as a daily driver (well, I did until the base gasket
>> started
>> leaking. Can't show up at work with my right pantleg oil-soaked, so
>> it's
>> parked for the moment). I've got a Tsubaki 530 O-ring chain on it, and
>> aftermarket sprockets. No problems with the install.
>>
>> I agree on the brakes, weight, and looks comments, too. I ride it
>> because
>> I like the "classicness" of the bike, and don't mind working on old
>> bikes.
>>
>> 80 mph is about the top you'll want to ride it without a windscreen.
>>
>> You'll want to look at www.vjmc.org, and wherever SOHC is hanging out
>> now, I
>> think it's www.sohc.net.
>>
>> It's a fun bike, IMO. Far from perfect, just fun.
>>
>
> I think that's fair....
>
> I've owned most of the SOHC Honda fours at one time or another. The
> very best, from a riding point of view, was the CB650 (believe it or
> not). Faster than all but the very fastest 750s, and handled and braked
> infinitely better.
>
> The 550s are a good compromise, but they're really thirsty, except for
> the four-piper K.
>
> I've still got a 400, which is (IMHO) the best of the lot. It
> completely outhandles all the others (with the possible exception of
> the 650), is smoother than the others, more economical, and looks just
> fantastic (again IMHO). However, it's a finicky little bike, and
> requires more frequent maintenance, especially oil changes and carb
> balancing. And it doesn't suit the large rider.
>
> Never ridden a 350, nor a 500.
>
I still want to get my hands on a gray market 250cc inline four. I'd pull
the mufflers and then revel in the sound of the little four cylinder revving
up to 17k before shifting. That should make the hair stand up on (among
other things) for any red blooded engine enthusiast/freak, such as myself.
Ed Cregger
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