Recent content by Kalteisen

I just received an order of 4 Iridium spark plugs that came with bare threaded terminals. I'm used to the terminals having cap nuts that pop into the spark plug boots. NGK customer service is sending me some after an email, but mentioned they no longer sell spark plugs with cap nuts and that I...

The cylinders and pistons have arrived. They are a bit manky, but so are the heads and crankcase. PXL_20210101_183227155[/url'] Oddly this is motivation to get the Kilo done so I can dig into it.

That is under consideration. CycleX is 'near' by, so I might be calling them in the spring. I did manage to find '79 F cylinders and pistons for $55 and free shipping, which is insane given it's literally a lump of metal. So I might be building the F motor up to be a big bore conversion.

That's the plan. I like more HP.

A 1979 Honda CB750F recently showed up at the shop (with title, score!). It's in pieces and in pretty rough shape. The engine had water in it and the pistons had to be broken up to get them out (done by the previous owner), but the heads are in good condition (just valve work). The previous...

Does this starter mod work on the 750 as well?