I appreciate your videos, there are so many out there with guys fumbling their way through rebuilds with no clue what they're doing. Like you, im meticulous in assembly, no filthy parts go back in. Thanks so much.
I'm going through my K8 right now piece by piece. First bike I've every rebuilt. This series helps immensely. It could totally be a stand alone DVD sold in shops. Thanks for all the help.
Budget Repairs Sloppy spring fix were coin stacks on top of the fork springs. A good way to change stiffness for a track day. We also re-used copper gaskets by heating them and letting them cool slowly so they would soften. (2 stroke head gaskets included) I did say 'budget repairs'. Thanks again for the vid..
Thank you for the great video, you saved my ass. I disassembled my forks yrs ago (before 3 back surgeries) and now that I'm back to finish my restoration job I needed to put my forks back together. I thot I remembered how they went back together but even owning an OEM Honda service manual I got confused quickly mostly due to the Honda parts nomenclature they used. It made me think I was missing some parts. Then I found your video and you saved the day. I now know I was right and had no missing parts. Although I would of sworn the "oil seal" would of gone in just the opposite way that you showed. So thanks for the "close up" and setting me straight on that point. You have excellent camera work and close ups. I sure hope I can find other helpful videos from you on my 73 cb750 restoration. I have forgotten so much over the yrs. thx again
Wow Dean! The level of detail in these video's is really top notch. My Dad's 76 CB750 has been sitting around for the last 20 years collecting dust and I started looking for some inspiration video's when I came across your vids. Thanks for all the great content. Keep kickin' ass!
I just found your videos, and didnt look at the publish dates until now because its super recent and im totally bummed, haha i wish they were all older so i could watch them all. I look forward to watchin the rest. I'm currently about to attack a 82 CB-750F. I've only worked on an SR500 before sooooo this is gonna be a headache but im really excited. Thanks for makin these.
Thanks for sharing your video's. I am an avid rider and recently purchased a 80' cb650. I plan on doing a cafe racer build. It is all together but has issues. I have learned a lot watching you work on the 750!
Thank you very much for your videos. The quality of them and your clear explanations makes them a 10/10. Thanks to this I know a bit more about forks now, and how to assemble them!!! Kind regards from Argentina!!!
DEFINITELY need a fork brace - had one on my prior CB750, and my Kawasaki C10 (Concours). I also did front end work on my CB750; race bearings, et al. . . never quite got it right. You're doing a much better job then I did. Cheers!
***** what do you do for a living im impressed with how much you can do :D im starting to get into electronics i would like to open up my blu ray player . how can i avoid being electrocuted ? i know i should unplug it but i have read that some components hold charges .
I've never been a fan of the term "front forks" - as opposed to what, the rear forks? Side forks? Great video though, thanks. I get excited every time I see a new Hackaweek video show up :)
***** I was told years ago that the correct name for what we call a swinging arm is a rear fork, I think Honda use that name on some parts lists too. As long as we know what we mean what difference does it make in the end though. You guys call what we call forks yokes triple trees, Honda call them a steering stem and fork top bridge. Triumph (Hinckley anyway) call what we call front forks, and Honda call front cushions , stanchions. I could go on and on, but won't, like I said though as long as we know what we mean it matters not I think.
I was fought when I went to vocational school to always use picture on seals and it helps lube to put in easier and ensures they will never come out or loose
I have 3 bikes that I'm working on and for every each one I putted Progressive fork springs and added higher density Belray fork oil to have a better control on the damping.Works great.
Works great I said but here in Quebec,roads are hazardous so every upgrade to your suspension is welcome.Belray,Motul are great products according to the density you need for your driving style so are the suspension.Progressive is more suitable for the daily use reducing the kick back response to a bump but not as responsive as Racetech or Hyperpro if you're the agressive kind of driver or weekend racer.Still I have a Yamaha FJ100 with Racetech fork springs,since I have electronic issues,I didn't had the opportunity to compare and tell about it.
Great video and could not have come at a better time! I have to rebuild the forks on my 98 CBR F3 (after they get straightened as they are slightly tweaked from the previous owner). Man it's super hard to find places that will straighten bent forks.
***** I agree and that would be my preference but it's just so expensive. I guess parts are becoming scarce and demand is high so i can't find anything for under $250. Craigslist might be cheaper but I thus far haven't come across any. i'm open to any and all ideas though ;)
Dean, check out dime city cycles. They have a cool looking fork brace that I'm getting for my Cb 450 cafe project. Check out there other stuff as well. They have a ton of cool cafe bits, and parts.
As a hunter, watching you running a long rag thru the fork tubes, I wagered that I could use what we call a "snake" (for cleaning gun barrels) thru those tubes, for cleaning them. Just a thought.
put 30 sae works really goo with 60-70 springs makes them solid as a rock on the rear with the solid bushings you should put s&w shock or the modern day make she will be tight in the corners
keepitrunning These seals look the same on both sides. They have a seal and spring on each side with no size written, that's why I pointed out the ring that goes up.
Odd, but then there are always exceptions to the rules, I can hardly ever recall seeing a fork seal or any other with no size or marking on it though, at least a makers mark. They can sometimes be very small and hard to see though, I'd still bet there was something there somewhere but when you get to our age these things are harder to spot.
For spoke nuts and any wheel parts, check out Buchanan's Spoke & Rim online. If you give them a call about that missing spoke nut, they may just send you one for free.
Hey I’m loosing up the forks to slide on some new custom brackets for my headlight. What’s the best way to do this? Also do you know the torque spec for the top end cap bolts? Thanks love the video!
Hi Hackaweek and thanks for your videos. I have the same trouble for the free length of the spring (mine is a bit longer than yours). Did you experienced problems with it ? Your oil 10w40 is a mineral oil ? the same for the engine ? thanks a lot.
Not sure how different those forks are from mine (Honda CM400C) but if they're similar at all, then those fork seals aren't even close to being seated!
Have you tried putting it all back together, spring and everything with the bolt in the top screwed in as far as you can, then clamp back in the yokes or alternatively have a socket and bar on the nut of fork top bolt. That's how I did mine, upside down, foot on the bar and managed to turn the bottom bolt out without much trouble at all.
I know its been a long time and I love your videos on the CB 750 but according to all my research you may have indicated putting in the seals upside-down ??? all research including the instructions indicate that any writing on the seals (even very small writing faces up and that ridge band you showed goes down not up. Sorry Dean.....
I appreciate your videos, there are so many out there with guys fumbling their way through rebuilds with no clue what they're doing. Like you, im meticulous in assembly, no filthy parts go back in. Thanks so much.
Whenever I have a new job to do on m CB750 I come to Hackaweek to get educated on how everything goes together.
I'm going through my K8 right now piece by piece. First bike I've every rebuilt. This series helps immensely. It could totally be a stand alone DVD sold in shops. Thanks for all the help.
Budget Repairs
Sloppy spring fix were coin stacks on top of the fork springs. A good way to change stiffness for a track day.
We also re-used copper gaskets by heating them and letting them cool slowly so they would soften. (2 stroke head gaskets included) I did say 'budget repairs'.
Thanks again for the vid..
These videos are so awesome considering i just picked up a 1975 cb750 and will help tons!
Thank you for the great video, you saved my ass. I disassembled my forks yrs ago (before 3 back surgeries) and now that I'm back to finish my restoration job I needed to put my forks back together. I thot I remembered how they went back together but even owning an OEM Honda service manual I got confused quickly mostly due to the Honda parts nomenclature they used. It made me think I was missing some parts. Then I found your video and you saved the day. I now know I was right and had no missing parts. Although I would of sworn the "oil seal" would of gone in just the opposite way that you showed. So thanks for the "close up" and setting me straight on that point. You have excellent camera work and close ups. I sure hope I can find other helpful videos from you on my 73 cb750 restoration. I have forgotten so much over the yrs. thx again
I love the way you work with patience and the shop is very clean and tidy; way to go
Wow Dean! The level of detail in these video's is really top notch. My Dad's 76 CB750 has been sitting around for the last 20 years collecting dust and I started looking for some inspiration video's when I came across your vids. Thanks for all the great content. Keep kickin' ass!
I just found your videos, and didnt look at the publish dates until now because its super recent and im totally bummed, haha i wish they were all older so i could watch them all. I look forward to watchin the rest.
I'm currently about to attack a 82 CB-750F. I've only worked on an SR500 before sooooo this is gonna be a headache but im really excited.
Thanks for makin these.
Thanks for sharing your video's. I am an avid rider and recently purchased a 80' cb650. I plan on doing a cafe racer build. It is all together but has issues. I have learned a lot watching you work on the 750!
Thanks brother. I enjoy your patience and attention to detail.
Thank you very much for your videos. The quality of them and your clear explanations makes them a 10/10.
Thanks to this I know a bit more about forks now, and how to assemble them!!!
Kind regards from Argentina!!!
Keep up the great work. I just started a 83 CB750 rebuild.
DEFINITELY need a fork brace - had one on my prior CB750, and my Kawasaki C10 (Concours). I also did front end work on my CB750; race bearings, et al. . . never quite got it right. You're doing a much better job then I did. Cheers!
Do a Virago to café racer or bobber next. Great videos and very informative. Cant wait to see that Sabre and CB750 complete/running and tested.
That frame looks so nice!
You have a bench now! Sweet! Makeshift but hey it gets the job done!
Yep!
***** what do you do for a living im impressed with how much you can do :D im starting to get into electronics i would like to open up my blu ray player . how can i avoid being electrocuted ? i know i should unplug it but i have read that some components hold charges .
Yep, did same thing, new piston rings, o-rings, oil, came out good! Had 2 rotors in a front too =) Good Memories !!!=)0
I've never been a fan of the term "front forks" - as opposed to what, the rear forks? Side forks?
Great video though, thanks. I get excited every time I see a new Hackaweek video show up :)
The manuals refer to them as "front shocks" or "front cushions". :)
*****
I was told years ago that the correct name for what we call a swinging arm is a rear fork, I think Honda use that name on some parts lists too. As long as we know what we mean what difference does it make in the end though. You guys call what we call forks yokes triple trees, Honda call them a steering stem and fork top bridge. Triumph (Hinckley anyway) call what we call front forks, and Honda call front cushions , stanchions.
I could go on and on, but won't, like I said though as long as we know what we mean it matters not I think.
Thanks a bunch. I have a 1974 CL200 where much of the info has a direct relationship.
haha I love the little blooper at the end, great touch
Sweet! thanks for sharing mate. good to see how it is done!
Can't wait for the next installment.
Good stuff Dino.
Carl
Thanks so much this was the perfect video to rebuild my forks to!
To use the old copper washer, heat till it's red hot then drop it in cold water. Makes it soft again.
I was fought when I went to vocational school to always use picture on seals and it helps lube to put in easier and ensures they will never come out or loose
looks great!!!!! love this series so far!!! keep up the great work!!!!
If you are reusing copper washer, heat it up before and it gets soft and seals better :)
cam on....hay qua dang can nhung video nhu the nay....
I have 3 bikes that I'm working on and for every each one I putted Progressive fork springs and added higher density Belray fork oil to have a better control on the damping.Works great.
Can you tell much of a difference with the progressive springs and belray oil?
Works great I said but here in Quebec,roads are hazardous so every upgrade to your suspension is welcome.Belray,Motul are great products according to the density you need for your driving style so are the suspension.Progressive is more suitable for the daily use reducing the kick back response to a bump but not as responsive as Racetech or Hyperpro if you're the agressive kind of driver or weekend racer.Still I have a Yamaha FJ100 with Racetech fork springs,since I have electronic issues,I didn't had the opportunity to compare and tell about it.
Great video and could not have come at a better time! I have to rebuild the forks on my 98 CBR F3 (after they get straightened as they are slightly tweaked from the previous owner). Man it's super hard to find places that will straighten bent forks.
You really should just replace the forks all together with a used set.
***** I agree and that would be my preference but it's just so expensive. I guess parts are becoming scarce and demand is high so i can't find anything for under $250. Craigslist might be cheaper but I thus far haven't come across any. i'm open to any and all ideas though ;)
Dean, check out dime city cycles. They have a cool looking fork brace that I'm getting for my Cb 450 cafe project. Check out there other stuff as well. They have a ton of cool cafe bits, and parts.
the old seals act as a good thing to use to protect the new ones when you bang 'em in:)
As a hunter, watching you running a long rag thru the fork tubes, I wagered that I could use what we call a "snake" (for cleaning gun barrels) thru those tubes, for cleaning them. Just a thought.
put 30 sae works really goo with 60-70 springs makes them solid as a rock on the rear with the solid bushings you should put s&w shock or the modern day make she will be tight in the corners
The rule with fork seals is the size marking goes on the top surface, easier than worrying about what they look like on the side.
keepitrunning These seals look the same on both sides. They have a seal and spring on each side with no size written, that's why I pointed out the ring that goes up.
Odd, but then there are always exceptions to the rules, I can hardly ever recall seeing a fork seal or any other with no size or marking on it though, at least a makers mark. They can sometimes be very small and hard to see though, I'd still bet there was something there somewhere but when you get to our age these things are harder to spot.
For spoke nuts and any wheel parts, check out Buchanan's Spoke & Rim online. If you give them a call about that missing spoke nut, they may just send you one for free.
Hey I’m loosing up the forks to slide on some new custom brackets for my headlight. What’s the best way to do this? Also do you know the torque spec for the top end cap bolts?
Thanks love the video!
Hi Hackaweek and thanks for your videos.
I have the same trouble for the free length of the spring (mine is a bit longer than yours). Did you experienced problems with it ?
Your oil 10w40 is a mineral oil ? the same for the engine ?
thanks a lot.
you could anneal that copper washer by heating it up with a plumbers torch and dropping it in ice water.
I hope HoH is giving you a great discount or free items for that plug.
World's toughest jigsaw puzzle ..
hey where's your apprentice? The cat? lol.
I really like your builds, I am working on a Magna myself, where did you find the billet aluminum headlight brackets for your cb 750 project?
what parts cleaner are you using. you said its an alcohol based parts cleaner. would be nice to use some. Please let me know.
Sadly, House of Honda will not ship outside of the USA :(
Hi, HackaweekTV. Im doing my first restore on a 1969 Honda CB350. I was wondering if you had any advice?
Hey. I Iove your movies, but could you make a tempo panter 50cc cafe racer? i would be epic! They're popular here in Norway.
What manuals do you use for build reference? Any suggestions?
Damn i would love to be your neighbor and help you put this bike together
Not sure how different those forks are from mine (Honda CM400C) but if they're similar at all, then those fork seals aren't even close to being seated!
Don't you worry about air bubbles in the front forks? Pouring the oil in like that should produce some bubbles, right?
They rise to the top eventually.
i would have thought number 16 bolt would have to be a high tensile steel bolt.....yes?
360p? what happened to old HD camera?
I'm rebuilding some forks and the bottom bolt is just spinning, any idea how I can hold it? there's nothing to catch on to tried everything
Have you tried putting it all back together, spring and everything with the bolt in the top screwed in as far as you can, then clamp back in the yokes or alternatively have a socket and bar on the nut of fork top bolt. That's how I did mine, upside down, foot on the bar and managed to turn the bottom bolt out without much trouble at all.
Love your videos but I’m almost certain you installed the seals upside down. You can do some research but this is likely to cause a seal leak.
You are correct. I fixed it later.
What book do you have??
I have three manuals. Clymer, Haynes and the original factory manual. I reference all three. The most info is in the factory one.
I know its been a long time and I love your videos on the CB 750 but according to all my research you may have indicated putting in the seals upside-down ??? all research including the instructions indicate that any writing on the seals (even very small writing faces up and that ridge band you showed goes down not up. Sorry Dean.....
You're right. I think I mentioned in a later video that I did it wrong.
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Chris
First AGAIN. My lucky day.
Lowering the front forks a inch or two would make the stance of the bike more aggressive.
It would also make the bike steering a bit more twitchy. I'll leave it stock. :)
Function over form, ugh. Dean is right to leave the forks where they are instead of wrecking the handling so it looks prettier.
I was under the impression that lowering the front improves tight cornering.
There's a balance between fast steering and stability - otherwise every bike would have handlebars around the fender brace.
Chris Doms i disagree
Son outil pour mettre son joint spi il l'utilise à l'envers.
No clip-on? :-(
That's waaaay down the line. I have a lot of assembly to do first. :)
You gibbes bye og build Them your self?
Going too.
Dyac : )
_i thought it will be cafe_