I have this bike sitting in my parents barn and I was hoping someone could
tell me what to expect to pay for case halves, what type to get? The chain
apparently broke and popped a hole (half dollar size) in the casing. I've
been told that Honda came out with a fix for this, does anyone know anything
about this issue? To reply, remove "86daSPAM" and "always" for valid email
address.

Thanx

From:	mjt
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 08:07:29 -0600

Rico wrote:

> The chain
> apparently broke and popped a hole (half dollar size) in the casing.

.... jb-weld :)
--
<< http://michaeljtobler.homelinux.com/ >>
"It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle
if it is lightly greased." - Kehlog Albran, "The Profit"

From:	moto
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:34:31 -0500

Rico ...
If you're really having trouble solving this problem, I'd suggest you
Not work on this (or any) bike.

moto
yer fiend in deerburn hits ...

Dyslexics untie.

'05 750 Spirit...
'02 750 Ace...
'01 750 Magna...

From:	Rico
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 15:37:26 -0600

You know MOTO! My mother taught me: "If you don't have anything good to
say,then, don't say anything at all"
But alas, I digress. As an FYI to you and as a public service (Since I
perceive there might be a lack of intuition on your part), it might be
important for you to know that I posted here because I desired assistance in
accomplishing a task. And to further enlighten you, I'm requesting
information because this is not an area in which I am knowledgeable.
However, if it is your self appointed duty to deride and discourage others,
far be
it from me to judge or deprive you of the meaningless existence you probably
refer to as a life. But then again, I must apologize, I apparently mistook
this group as a place where people come to participate in a productive
manner; exchanging information and helping one another ... Hmmm, my mistake!

"moto" wrote in message
news:14304-41F28EA7-510@storefull-3272.bay.webtv.net...
> Rico ...
> If you're really having trouble solving this problem, I'd suggest you
> Not work on this (or any) bike.
>
> moto
> yer fiend in deerburn hits ...
>
> Dyslexics untie.
>
> '05 750 Spirit...
> '02 750 Ace...
> '01 750 Magna...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

From:	Calgary
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 22:17:22 GMT

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 15:37:26 -0600, "Rico"
wrote:

>You know MOTO! My mother taught me: "If you don't have anything good to
>say,then, don't say anything at all"
>But alas, I digress. As an FYI to you and as a public service (Since I
>perceive there might be a lack of intuition on your part), it might be
>important for you to know that I posted here because I desired assistance in
>accomplishing a task. And to further enlighten you, I'm requesting
>information because this is not an area in which I am knowledgeable.
>However, if it is your self appointed duty to deride and discourage others,
>far be
>it from me to judge or deprive you of the meaningless existence you probably
>refer to as a life. But then again, I must apologize, I apparently mistook
>this group as a place where people come to participate in a productive
>manner; exchanging information and helping one another ... Hmmm, my mistake!

Rico, Moto is one of the resident bozos who hang out around here.
Ignore him or killfile him. You are not likely to get a productive
response from him.

I have owned a few of those old Honda fours and have never had that
problem. I suspect the damage was caused by poor maintenance more
than a defect in the bike. Engine cases are not hard to replace.
Pick up a manual to find the exact procedure. You will probably need
an impact driver to get the old screws out. As for replacements try
Ebay. Lots of old parts listed there.

Others might have a better suggestion for you.

Your Friend in Calgary
Don Binns
84 - Virago 1000

You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck

http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/reeky.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/banff.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/kananaskis.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/walkercalgary.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/calgarybrowning.htm

From:	Rico
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 17:20:41 -0600

Don,
Thanks for your understanding and the info. I'm pretty new to newsgroups so
I wouldn't know anything about a "killfile". In addition to that, you might
be able to help me out with something else... If I were to take apart the
case halves, is there anything in there under tension that would pop out
such as springs etc? I would certainly like to take a look at it in such a
way that I would have a reasonable expectation of putting everything back
where it goes. An also, what would be a reasonable price to pay for a set,
is it advisable to start fresh with a new set or is it safe to just replace
the damaged ones? I been checking ebay periodically and I have a search
saved but so far no case halves. I've seen several of the bikes but I don't
need the whole bike. This one is in otherwise great condition aside for
some surface rust and a 3" tear in a seam on the seat. I will need to buy a
new battery and I suppose I will need to remove the gas tank and have it
cleaned. But aside from those things, a little wash & wax, a little
polishing and I should have a decent bike. I don't know how long it's been
"down", but it's been in my parents barn for almost ten years. By the way,
when you say Calgary, are we talkin' Alberta?
"Calgary" wrote in message
news:krj5v0hl4jsrah7tht96mtjti9k5gkmgst@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 15:37:26 -0600, "Rico"
> wrote:
>
> >You know MOTO! My mother taught me: "If you don't have anything good to
> >say,then, don't say anything at all"
> >But alas, I digress. As an FYI to you and as a public service (Since I
> >perceive there might be a lack of intuition on your part), it might be
> >important for you to know that I posted here because I desired assistance
in
> >accomplishing a task. And to further enlighten you, I'm requesting
> >information because this is not an area in which I am knowledgeable.
> >However, if it is your self appointed duty to deride and discourage
others,
> >far be
> >it from me to judge or deprive you of the meaningless existence you
probably
> >refer to as a life. But then again, I must apologize, I apparently
mistook
> >this group as a place where people come to participate in a productive
> >manner; exchanging information and helping one another ... Hmmm, my
mistake!
>
> Rico, Moto is one of the resident bozos who hang out around here.
> Ignore him or killfile him. You are not likely to get a productive
> response from him.
>
> I have owned a few of those old Honda fours and have never had that
> problem. I suspect the damage was caused by poor maintenance more
> than a defect in the bike. Engine cases are not hard to replace.
> Pick up a manual to find the exact procedure. You will probably need
> an impact driver to get the old screws out. As for replacements try
> Ebay. Lots of old parts listed there.
>
> Others might have a better suggestion for you.
>
>
> Your Friend in Calgary
> Don Binns
> 84 - Virago 1000
>
> You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The
trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck
>
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/reeky.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/banff.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/kananaskis.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/walkercalgary.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/calgarybrowning.htm

From:	Calgary
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:03:13 GMT

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 17:20:41 -0600, "Rico"
wrote:

>Don,
>Thanks for your understanding and the info. I'm pretty new to newsgroups so
>I wouldn't know anything about a "killfile". In addition to that, you might
>be able to help me out with something else... If I were to take apart the
>case halves, is there anything in there under tension that would pop out
>such as springs etc? I would certainly like to take a look at it in such a
>way that I would have a reasonable expectation of putting everything back
>where it goes. An also, what would be a reasonable price to pay for a set,
>is it advisable to start fresh with a new set or is it safe to just replace
>the damaged ones? I been checking ebay periodically and I have a search
>saved but so far no case halves. I've seen several of the bikes but I don't
>need the whole bike. This one is in otherwise great condition aside for
>some surface rust and a 3" tear in a seam on the seat. I will need to buy a
>new battery and I suppose I will need to remove the gas tank and have it
>cleaned. But aside from those things, a little wash & wax, a little
>polishing and I should have a decent bike. I don't know how long it's been
>"down", but it's been in my parents barn for almost ten years. By the way,
>when you say Calgary, are we talkin' Alberta?

Yup it is the one in Alberta.

I only had the engine case off on one of my old inline 4's, to install
a barnett clutch. Nothing spring loaded inside that case.

I am not much of a mechanic and usually avoid giving advice since I
generally only like to screw up my projects.. I will say if that bike
has been sitting for a while it will need more than a buff and a
polish. Varnish in the carbs, dried up seals, skunky fluids and dry
rotted tires could all be problems. You might seek out a more
mechanically inclined friend to lend you a hand to bring it back to
life.

I doubt you will find NOS cases for a bike that old but there should
be lots on the used market. I found this on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4520063809&category=35595

I paid $200.00. for a NOS right side case for my Virago, but have seen
used ones go for as low as $25.00

Your Friend in Calgary
Don Binns
84 - Virago 1000

You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck

http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/reeky.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/banff.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/kananaskis.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/walkercalgary.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/calgarybrowning.htm

From:	Rico
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 20:11:38 -0600

I guess I'm an ebay novice also, I just followed the link and that's just
what I'm looking for. When I do searches on ebay I always come up with
everything in the kitchen sink and if I'm lucky, one or two items of what
I'm really looking for.

"Calgary" wrote in message
news:vhp5v0lnd4tmfjdjb85bcvj8u4glm8p13e@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 17:20:41 -0600, "Rico"
> wrote:
>
> >Don,
> >Thanks for your understanding and the info. I'm pretty new to newsgroups
so
> >I wouldn't know anything about a "killfile". In addition to that, you
might
> >be able to help me out with something else... If I were to take apart the
> >case halves, is there anything in there under tension that would pop out
> >such as springs etc? I would certainly like to take a look at it in such
a
> >way that I would have a reasonable expectation of putting everything back
> >where it goes. An also, what would be a reasonable price to pay for a
set,
> >is it advisable to start fresh with a new set or is it safe to just
replace
> >the damaged ones? I been checking ebay periodically and I have a search
> >saved but so far no case halves. I've seen several of the bikes but I
don't
> >need the whole bike. This one is in otherwise great condition aside for
> >some surface rust and a 3" tear in a seam on the seat. I will need to buy
a
> >new battery and I suppose I will need to remove the gas tank and have it
> >cleaned. But aside from those things, a little wash & wax, a little
> >polishing and I should have a decent bike. I don't know how long it's
been
> >"down", but it's been in my parents barn for almost ten years. By the
way,
> >when you say Calgary, are we talkin' Alberta?
>
> Yup it is the one in Alberta.
>
> I only had the engine case off on one of my old inline 4's, to install
> a barnett clutch. Nothing spring loaded inside that case.
>
> I am not much of a mechanic and usually avoid giving advice since I
> generally only like to screw up my projects.. I will say if that bike
> has been sitting for a while it will need more than a buff and a
> polish. Varnish in the carbs, dried up seals, skunky fluids and dry
> rotted tires could all be problems. You might seek out a more
> mechanically inclined friend to lend you a hand to bring it back to
> life.
>
> I doubt you will find NOS cases for a bike that old but there should
> be lots on the used market. I found this on Ebay.
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4520063809&category=35595
>
> I paid $200.00. for a NOS right side case for my Virago, but have seen
> used ones go for as low as $25.00
>
>
> Your Friend in Calgary
> Don Binns
> 84 - Virago 1000
>
> You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The
trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck
>
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/reeky.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/banff.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/kananaskis.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/walkercalgary.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/calgarybrowning.htm

From:	Rico
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 20:07:02 -0600

That shows you how much I know ... What's NOS?

"Calgary" wrote in message
news:vhp5v0lnd4tmfjdjb85bcvj8u4glm8p13e@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 17:20:41 -0600, "Rico"
> wrote:
>
> >Don,
> >Thanks for your understanding and the info. I'm pretty new to newsgroups
so
> >I wouldn't know anything about a "killfile". In addition to that, you
might
> >be able to help me out with something else... If I were to take apart the
> >case halves, is there anything in there under tension that would pop out
> >such as springs etc? I would certainly like to take a look at it in such
a
> >way that I would have a reasonable expectation of putting everything back
> >where it goes. An also, what would be a reasonable price to pay for a
set,
> >is it advisable to start fresh with a new set or is it safe to just
replace
> >the damaged ones? I been checking ebay periodically and I have a search
> >saved but so far no case halves. I've seen several of the bikes but I
don't
> >need the whole bike. This one is in otherwise great condition aside for
> >some surface rust and a 3" tear in a seam on the seat. I will need to buy
a
> >new battery and I suppose I will need to remove the gas tank and have it
> >cleaned. But aside from those things, a little wash & wax, a little
> >polishing and I should have a decent bike. I don't know how long it's
been
> >"down", but it's been in my parents barn for almost ten years. By the
way,
> >when you say Calgary, are we talkin' Alberta?
>
> Yup it is the one in Alberta.
>
> I only had the engine case off on one of my old inline 4's, to install
> a barnett clutch. Nothing spring loaded inside that case.
>
> I am not much of a mechanic and usually avoid giving advice since I
> generally only like to screw up my projects.. I will say if that bike
> has been sitting for a while it will need more than a buff and a
> polish. Varnish in the carbs, dried up seals, skunky fluids and dry
> rotted tires could all be problems. You might seek out a more
> mechanically inclined friend to lend you a hand to bring it back to
> life.
>
> I doubt you will find NOS cases for a bike that old but there should
> be lots on the used market. I found this on Ebay.
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4520063809&category=35595
>
> I paid $200.00. for a NOS right side case for my Virago, but have seen
> used ones go for as low as $25.00
>
>
> Your Friend in Calgary
> Don Binns
> 84 - Virago 1000
>
> You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The
trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck
>
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/reeky.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/banff.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/kananaskis.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/walkercalgary.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/calgarybrowning.htm

From:	Odinn
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 21:41:36 -0500

Rico wrote:
> That shows you how much I know ... What's NOS?
>

Rico,
Just because you're new, I'll give you a hint on replying. Always
snip the sig at the bottom, and post your reply BELOW the quote, not
above it.

Now for your question. NOS = New Old Stock.

--
Odinn

'03 FLHTI ........... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/ElectraGlide
'97 VN1500D ......... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/VulcanClassic
Atlanta Biker Net ... http://www.atlantabiker.net
Vulcan Riders Assoc . http://www.vulcanriders.org

rot13 to reply

From:	Rico
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 08:26:23 -0600

"Odinn" wrote in message
news:35gh7dF4hldraU4@individual.net...
> Rico wrote:
> > That shows you how much I know ... What's NOS?
> >
>
> Rico,
> Just because you're new, I'll give you a hint on replying. Always
> snip the sig at the bottom, and post your reply BELOW the quote, not
> above it.
>
> Now for your question. NOS = New Old Stock.
>
> --
> Odinn

"O",
Is this the proper format? What's the best source for learning the proper
newsgroup protocols and syntax?
Rico

From:	Odinn
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 10:15:26 -0500

Rico wrote:
> "Odinn" wrote in message
> news:35gh7dF4hldraU4@individual.net...
>
>>Rico wrote:
>>
>>>That shows you how much I know ... What's NOS?
>>>
>>
>>Rico,
>> Just because you're new, I'll give you a hint on replying. Always
>>snip the sig at the bottom, and post your reply BELOW the quote, not
>>above it.
>>
>>Now for your question. NOS = New Old Stock.
>>
>>--
>>Odinn
>
>
> "O",
> Is this the proper format? What's the best source for learning the proper
> newsgroup protocols and syntax?
> Rico
>
>
Well, except you didn't delete my entire sig. Starting with the line
that is "-- " (minus the quotes) and everything below that, is a
signature. Some people in here don't have proper signatures, so you
have to really search for where their message ends and their sig begins.
Others have broken sig seperators that are "--" (missing the space at
the end).

http://dmoz.org/Computers/Usenet/Etiquette/ has a nice little FAQ about
newsgroup etiquette.

--
Odinn

'03 FLHTI ........... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/ElectraGlide
'97 VN1500D ......... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/VulcanClassic
Atlanta Biker Net ... http://www.atlantabiker.net
Vulcan Riders Assoc . http://www.vulcanriders.org

rot13 to reply

From:	Beauregard T. Shagnasty
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 11:10:13 -0500

Odinn wrote:

> Rico wrote:
>
>> "O", Is this the proper format? What's the best source for
>> learning the proper newsgroup protocols and syntax? Rico
>>

> http://dmoz.org/Computers/Usenet/Etiquette/ has a nice little FAQ
> about newsgroup etiquette.

Stan Brown has a good one as well. A one-stop-shop.
http://oakroadsystems.com/genl/unice.htm

--
-bts
-This space intentionally left blank.

From:	Calgary
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 02:48:54 GMT

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 20:07:02 -0600, "Rico"
wrote:

>That shows you how much I know ... What's NOS?

NOS = New Old Stock

New riders are always welcome here, well almost always. But you might
think about lurking (watching) for a while to gain the lay of the land
before you jump right in posting. At the very least you should know
posting your reply at the top of the page (top posting) is frowned
upon. While you may know the context of your message others may not
and having to scroll down to the bottom to see what you are replying
to is a pain in the ass. Place your reply at the bottom of the page,
that way others can read what you are replying to before getting to
your post.

You might want to learn how to snip too.

Other than that enjoy Reeky and I hope you have a thick skin.

Your Friend in Calgary
Don Binns
84 - Virago 1000

You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck

http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/reeky.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/banff.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/kananaskis.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/walkercalgary.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/calgarybrowning.htm

From:	Jack Hunt
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 07:42:54 -0500

On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:03:13 GMT, Calgary
wrote:

>I doubt you will find NOS cases for a bike that old but there should
>be lots on the used market. I found this on Ebay.
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4520063809&category=35595
>
>I paid $200.00. for a NOS right side case for my Virago, but have seen
>used ones go for as low as $25.00

Guys, there's a huge difference between engine cases and side covers.

Broken cases are not repairable. And they're not mix-n-match. Side
covers are a dime a dozen compared to engine cases. An engine case is
the basic frame of the engine, with bearing bores for the crankshaft,
transmission, and other shafts. The two halves are line-bored to
match each other at the factory and there isn't another engine case in
the world that will match up close enough to run it. A side cover can
be swapped from one bike to another with no problem. An engine case
cannot.

There are indeed springy things that can fly out when you start
splitting cases. Do it wrong and it'll never shift again. This is
not a project for a beginner.

Hey Rico, I'm here too, using my alter-ego. Did you see my other post
in tnn.rec.moto?

I'll be in Tullahoma and Manchester on Wednesday. Is that anywhere
near you? If it's close I can take a look at your bike and tell you a
lot more about it. I'll be driving a truck and pulling a tractor.
Hopefully.

Pay no attention to Moto, he's an idiot. That's the nicest thing I
can say about him.

--
Road Dog
IBA#12795
'99 ST1100

From:	Dances with Poultry
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 16:51:15 GMT

Jack Hunt wrote:

> I'll be in Tullahoma and Manchester on Wednesday. Is that anywhere
> near you? If it's close I can take a look at your bike and tell you a
> lot more about it. I'll be driving a truck and pulling a tractor.
> Hopefully.

You bought a Harley?

From:	Rico
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 12:05:23 -0600

> Jack Hunt wrote:
>
> > I'll be in Tullahoma and Manchester on Wednesday. Is that anywhere
> > near you? If it's close I can take a look at your bike and tell you a
> > lot more about it. I'll be driving a truck and pulling a tractor.
> > Hopefully.
>
> You bought a Harley?

Actually, this thread is about a Honda 750-four not a Harley.

From:	Jack Hunt
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 16:58:57 -0500

On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 12:05:23 -0600, "Rico"
wrote:

>
>
>> Jack Hunt wrote:
>>
>> > I'll be in Tullahoma and Manchester on Wednesday. Is that anywhere
>> > near you? If it's close I can take a look at your bike and tell you a
>> > lot more about it. I'll be driving a truck and pulling a tractor.
>> > Hopefully.
>>
>> You bought a Harley?
>
>Actually, this thread is about a Honda 750-four not a Harley.

Stick around. Me and DWP and Harley jokes go back at least 10 years.

http://www.yanmartractors.com/inventory.html scroll down to the FX28D.
That's the one I'm getting, if I don't decide to get the bigger one
listed right under it. I'll have to see them side by side to decide.

Check their home page. Yanmar makes the smaller JD tractors. It's a
lot cheaper to buy them without the JD green paint.

--
Road Dog
IBA#12795
'99 ST1100

From:	Odinn
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 17:21:53 -0500

Jack Hunt wrote:
> On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 12:05:23 -0600, "Rico"
> wrote:
>
>
>>
>>>Jack Hunt wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I'll be in Tullahoma and Manchester on Wednesday. Is that anywhere
>>>>near you? If it's close I can take a look at your bike and tell you a
>>>>lot more about it. I'll be driving a truck and pulling a tractor.
>>>>Hopefully.
>>>
>>>You bought a Harley?
>>
>>Actually, this thread is about a Honda 750-four not a Harley.
>
>
> Stick around. Me and DWP and Harley jokes go back at least 10 years.
>
> http://www.yanmartractors.com/inventory.html scroll down to the FX28D.
> That's the one I'm getting, if I don't decide to get the bigger one
> listed right under it. I'll have to see them side by side to decide.
>
> Check their home page. Yanmar makes the smaller JD tractors. It's a
> lot cheaper to buy them without the JD green paint.
>

Damn it Jack, I was gonna get one of those, now I have to go with the
larger one.

--
Odinn

'03 FLHTI ........... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/ElectraGlide
'97 VN1500D ......... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/VulcanClassic
Atlanta Biker Net ... http://www.atlantabiker.net
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From:	Lori
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 22:12:56 -0500

On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 16:51:15 GMT, Dances with Poultry
wrote:

>Jack Hunt wrote:
>
>> I'll be in Tullahoma and Manchester on Wednesday. Is that anywhere
>> near you? If it's close I can take a look at your bike and tell you a
>> lot more about it. I'll be driving a truck and pulling a tractor.
>> Hopefully.
>
>You bought a Harley?

Not Hardley! Although we did play host to a pretty little Buell for a
while once.

Grins,

Mrs. Road Dog
1994 750 Magna

From:	Rico
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 18:33:02 -0600

> Jack Hunt wrote:
>
> > I'll be in Tullahoma and Manchester on Wednesday. Is that anywhere
> > near you? If it's close I can take a look at your bike and tell you a
> > lot more about it. I'll be driving a truck and pulling a tractor.
> > Hopefully.
>
> You bought a Harley?

Sorry D-DubbaYa,
I didn't know you and Jack had a "thang" goin on ...

From:	Jack Hunt
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 16:02:30 -0500

On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 16:51:15 GMT, Dances with Poultry
wrote:

>Jack Hunt wrote:
>
>> I'll be in Tullahoma and Manchester on Wednesday. Is that anywhere
>> near you? If it's close I can take a look at your bike and tell you a
>> lot more about it. I'll be driving a truck and pulling a tractor.
>> Hopefully.
>
>You bought a Harley?

Too funny. It's actually a re-badged John Deere.

--
Road Dog
IBA#12795
'99 ST1100

From:	Keith Schiffner
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 14:16:18 -0700

"Jack Hunt" wrote in message
news:s448v0hg9doeq2ka9i1prfphgfs6fmttlp@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 16:51:15 GMT, Dances with Poultry
> wrote:
>
>>Jack Hunt wrote:
>>
>>> I'll be in Tullahoma and Manchester on Wednesday. Is
>>> that anywhere
>>> near you? If it's close I can take a look at your bike
>>> and tell you a
>>> lot more about it. I'll be driving a truck and pulling
>>> a tractor.
>>> Hopefully.
>>
>>You bought a Harley?
>
> Too funny. It's actually a re-badged John Deere.

That is also called a Moto Guzzi. Few people realize that
Harley Davidson's are really rebadged Allis-Chalmers
tractors.
GD&R!

--
Nefarious Necrologist 42nd Degree
Some people ride, some just like to show off their butt
jewelry once in a while.
Dum vivimus, vivamus
<:(3 )3~ <:(3 )3~ <:(3 )~ <:(3 )~

From:	Rico
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 07:50:36 -0600

"Jack Hunt" wrote in message
news:8d67v0179qiti14easftkc03ova9310mmd@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:03:13 GMT, Calgary
> wrote:
>
> >I doubt you will find NOS cases for a bike that old but there should
> >be lots on the used market. I found this on Ebay.
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=45200638
09&category=35595
> >
> >I paid $200.00. for a NOS right side case for my Virago, but have seen
> >used ones go for as low as $25.00
>
> Guys, there's a huge difference between engine cases and side covers.
>
> Broken cases are not repairable. And they're not mix-n-match. Side
> covers are a dime a dozen compared to engine cases. An engine case is
> the basic frame of the engine, with bearing bores for the crankshaft,
> transmission, and other shafts. The two halves are line-bored to
> match each other at the factory and there isn't another engine case in
> the world that will match up close enough to run it. A side cover can
> be swapped from one bike to another with no problem. An engine case
> cannot.
>
> There are indeed springy things that can fly out when you start
> splitting cases. Do it wrong and it'll never shift again. This is
> not a project for a beginner.
>
> Hey Rico, I'm here too, using my alter-ego. Did you see my other post
> in tnn.rec.moto?
>
> I'll be in Tullahoma and Manchester on Wednesday. Is that anywhere
> near you? If it's close I can take a look at your bike and tell you a
> lot more about it. I'll be driving a truck and pulling a tractor.
> Hopefully.
>
> Pay no attention to Moto, he's an idiot. That's the nicest thing I
> can say about him.

Howdy Jack!
I just read the other post. Man, if you're going to Tullahoma you'll
probably be driving hwy 31 or 41A right?
If you are driving either of those you will be passing right by my parents
place where the bike is. I'd be most grateful if you could fit in a stop.
This is something I've dreamed about for years and now I want to do
something about it. I'm hoping there's no other serious engine damage.
Thanks Jack!!!

From:	Jack Hunt
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 16:47:04 -0500

On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 07:50:36 -0600, "Rico"
wrote:

>Howdy Jack!
>I just read the other post. Man, if you're going to Tullahoma you'll
>probably be driving hwy 31 or 41A right?

I can fit that into my route. Last time I was there I took I24 to
Manchester and 55 into Tullahoma.

>If you are driving either of those you will be passing right by my parents
>place where the bike is. I'd be most grateful if you could fit in a stop.

I got an email from you but it had some sort of attachment and didn't
make it through the spam filters. Send me a plain text email with an
address and a phone number, and I'll see what I can do.

I may come over on Tuesday evening and spend the night in Tullahoma or
Manchester, then pick up the tractor on Wednesday morning and head
back. Figure out whether evening or mid-day would be better and I'll
make some plans.

If I come over on Tuesday the trailer will be empty and easier to
maneuver. Wednesday I'll be loaded pretty heavily.

>This is something I've dreamed about for years and now I want to do
>something about it. I'm hoping there's no other serious engine damage.
>Thanks Jack!!!

I have a local contact who may be able to supply an engine if that'll
help. I'll look at your bike and bring his business card. He ships
UPS.

Here are some of my bike pictures from the past few years.

http://home.earthlink.net/~jack_hunt/images Pictures of my '91 ST1100
that was killed by a drunk driver in 2002. He almost killed me too.
Check out xray2.jpg. I'm still carrying that thing.

and

http://home.earthlink.net/~jack_hunt/dwp Me and DWP taken at Deal's
Gap in 1998. Holy crap, has it been that long?

http://home.earthlink.net/~jhunt1x/pictures/montana My little 5,000
mile trip this past summer. Dennis, you'll like
http://home.earthlink.net/~jhunt1x/pictures/montana/025.jpg and 26.
Circle tracking Harleys, with a twist.

http://home.earthlink.net/~jhunt1x/pictures/burn.jpg My little 750.
He was such a hooligan.

http://home.earthlink.net/~jhunt1x/snow/skyway.html Yes, I'm crazy.
There was never any doubt.

--
Road Dog
IBA#12795
'99 ST1100

From:	Rico
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 18:42:20 -0600

Rico"wrote:
>
> >Howdy Jack!
> >I just read the other post. Man, if you're going to Tullahoma you'll
> >probably be driving hwy 31 or 41A right?
>
> I can fit that into my route. Last time I was there I took I24 to
> Manchester and 55 into Tullahoma.
>
> >If you are driving either of those you will be passing right by my
parents
> >place where the bike is. I'd be most grateful if you could fit in a
stop.
>
> I got an email from you but it had some sort of attachment and didn't
> make it through the spam filters. Send me a plain text email with an
> address and a phone number, and I'll see what I can do.
>
> I may come over on Tuesday evening and spend the night in Tullahoma or
> Manchester, then pick up the tractor on Wednesday morning and head
> back. Figure out whether evening or mid-day would be better and I'll
> make some plans.
>
> If I come over on Tuesday the trailer will be empty and easier to
> maneuver. Wednesday I'll be loaded pretty heavily.
>
> >This is something I've dreamed about for years and now I want to do
> >something about it. I'm hoping there's no other serious engine damage.
> >Thanks Jack!!!
>
> I have a local contact who may be able to supply an engine if that'll
> help. I'll look at your bike and bring his business card. He ships
> UPS.
>
> Here are some of my bike pictures from the past few years.
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~jack_hunt/images Pictures of my '91 ST1100
> that was killed by a drunk driver in 2002. He almost killed me too.
> Check out xray2.jpg. I'm still carrying that thing.
>
> and
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~jack_hunt/dwp Me and DWP taken at Deal's
> Gap in 1998. Holy crap, has it been that long?
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~jhunt1x/pictures/montana My little 5,000
> mile trip this past summer. Dennis, you'll like
> http://home.earthlink.net/~jhunt1x/pictures/montana/025.jpg and 26.
> Circle tracking Harleys, with a twist.
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~jhunt1x/pictures/burn.jpg My little 750.
> He was such a hooligan.
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~jhunt1x/snow/skyway.html Yes, I'm crazy.
> There was never any doubt.

Ok Jack, I will send you an "e" in just a little while to give you the
particulars. Make it easy on yourself as far as scheduling am/pm, I'm
flexible. Thanx
R

From:	moto
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 12:01:08 -0500

Rico ...
As Jack said (btw, thanks for the compliment, jack) there is a diff
between a case and a cover.
Having owned just a few (dozen) Hondas, I say, if you don't know the
diff, and/or can't figger out how to get those (like) three screws out
to get that cover off to cure your problem ... then again, I'll say you
got no business workin' on that or any other bike.

And I don't care what your Mom told ya.
Ask her how to get those screws out.
My Mom told me a lotta stuff too.
Shit, I didn't go blind like she said I would.

Was this just a troll to get my heart started?

moto
yer fiend in deerburn hits ...

Dyslexics untie.

'05 750 Spirit...
'02 750 Ace...
'01 750 Magna...

From:	Rico
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 12:20:47 -0600

> Rico ...
> As Jack said (btw, thanks for the compliment, jack) there is a diff
> between a case and a cover.
> Having owned just a few (dozen) Hondas, I say, if you don't know the
> diff, and/or can't figger out how to get those (like) three screws out
> to get that cover off to cure your problem ... then again, I'll say you
> got no business workin' on that or any other bike.
>
> And I don't care what your Mom told ya.
> Ask her how to get those screws out.
> My Mom told me a lotta stuff too.
> Shit, I didn't go blind like she said I would.
>
> Was this just a troll to get my heart started?
> moto

Look Moto,
I'm a nice guy, (truly), and I'm willing to give you the benefit of the
doubt here despite
what everyone else here seems to be recommending.
But please don't make me have to draw you pictures. I don't believe I
indicated
anywhere in any of my posts that I didn't know how to remove the engine
casing.
Nor did I misrepresent the part by calling it a cover as apparently you just
did:
"...how to get those (like) three screws out to get that cover off..."
Finally, my question was about cost and acquisition of the afore mentioned
parts and
any cautionary tips. Hopefully this will put you on track with me and
everyone else who has taken
an interest in this thread. If you have something positive and helpful to
add, I would be happy to hear
it. If not, then I suggest you go back to testing your mothers theory about
your eyesight.

Rico

From:	Odinn
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 13:47:11 -0500

Rico wrote:
>>Rico ...
>>As Jack said (btw, thanks for the compliment, jack) there is a diff
>>between a case and a cover.
>>Having owned just a few (dozen) Hondas, I say, if you don't know the
>>diff, and/or can't figger out how to get those (like) three screws out
>>to get that cover off to cure your problem ... then again, I'll say you
>>got no business workin' on that or any other bike.
>>
>>And I don't care what your Mom told ya.
>>Ask her how to get those screws out.
>>My Mom told me a lotta stuff too.
>>Shit, I didn't go blind like she said I would.
>>
>>Was this just a troll to get my heart started?
>>moto
>
>
>
> Look Moto,
> I'm a nice guy, (truly), and I'm willing to give you the benefit of the
> doubt here despite
> what everyone else here seems to be recommending.
> But please don't make me have to draw you pictures. I don't believe I
> indicated
> anywhere in any of my posts that I didn't know how to remove the engine
> casing.
> Nor did I misrepresent the part by calling it a cover as apparently you just
> did:
> "...how to get those (like) three screws out to get that cover off..."
> Finally, my question was about cost and acquisition of the afore mentioned
> parts and
> any cautionary tips. Hopefully this will put you on track with me and
> everyone else who has taken
> an interest in this thread. If you have something positive and helpful to
> add, I would be happy to hear
> it. If not, then I suggest you go back to testing your mothers theory about
> your eyesight.
>

Rico,
Moto will give bad advice, as well as chastise anyone who will
listen to his blatherings. If you want proof, just google his rantings.

--
Odinn

'03 FLHTI ........... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/ElectraGlide
'97 VN1500D ......... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/VulcanClassic
Atlanta Biker Net ... http://www.atlantabiker.net
Vulcan Riders Assoc . http://www.vulcanriders.org

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From:	Don Fearn
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 13:19:01 -0600

Hear ye, here ye Odinn doth declare:

>Rico,
> Moto will give bad advice, as well as chastise anyone who will
>listen to his blatherings. If you want proof, just google his rantings.

Don't worry, Odinn. I think Rico has a pretty good grip on what's what
here already:

>Rico wrote:
[snip happens]
> If you have something positive and helpful to
>> add, I would be happy to hear
>> it. If not, then I suggest you go back to testing your mothers theory about
>> your eyesight.

It looks like you've been doing your homework on Reeky. Especially the
DoD motto:

Live to Fame; Flame to Live

I think you'll do just fine here in the nuthouse . . . .

OBTW, for a LOT of good help on SOHC4 Hondas, point your browser at:

http://www.sohc4.com/

and sign up for the SOHC4 mailing list. There are good folks there who
know their way around your '69 750.

pooder was here happy to help
--
"Ladies and gentlemen take my advice.
Pull down your pants and slide on the ice."

-- Sidney Freedman

From:	Rico
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 13:44:04 -0600

> Hear ye, here ye Odinn doth declare:
>
> >Rico,
> > Moto will give bad advice, as well as chastise anyone who will
> >listen to his blatherings. If you want proof, just google his rantings.
>
> Don't worry, Odinn. I think Rico has a pretty good grip on what's what
> here already:
>
> >Rico wrote:
> [snip happens]
> > If you have something positive and helpful to
> >> add, I would be happy to hear
> >> it. If not, then I suggest you go back to testing your mothers theory
about
> >> your eyesight.
>
> It looks like you've been doing your homework on Reeky. Especially the
> DoD motto:
>
> Live to Fame; Flame to Live
>
> I think you'll do just fine here in the nuthouse . . . .
>
> OBTW, for a LOT of good help on SOHC4 Hondas, point your browser at:
>
> http://www.sohc4.com/
>
> and sign up for the SOHC4 mailing list. There are good folks there who
> know their way around your '69 750.

Thanks "O", thanks Don,
I appreciate the fact that someone is actually looking out for the newbies
here. I'll let you guys know how things progress. Jack has offered to stop
by this week and take a look at the bike and I thought that was nice of him
to do so. Don, will check into the site and see if I can hook up with some
folks there too. Thanks again all ...

From:	Odinn
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 18:11:11 -0500

Rico wrote:
> You know MOTO! My mother taught me: "If you don't have anything good to
> say,then, don't say anything at all"
> But alas, I digress. As an FYI to you and as a public service (Since I
> perceive there might be a lack of intuition on your part), it might be
> important for you to know that I posted here because I desired assistance in
> accomplishing a task. And to further enlighten you, I'm requesting
> information because this is not an area in which I am knowledgeable.
> However, if it is your self appointed duty to deride and discourage others,
> far be
> it from me to judge or deprive you of the meaningless existence you probably
> refer to as a life. But then again, I must apologize, I apparently mistook
> this group as a place where people come to participate in a productive
> manner; exchanging information and helping one another ... Hmmm, my mistake!
>

Rico,
Ignore moto, he's just a bitter little man who attacks everyone.

--
Odinn

'03 FLHTI ........... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/ElectraGlide
'97 VN1500D ......... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/VulcanClassic
Atlanta Biker Net ... http://www.atlantabiker.net
Vulcan Riders Assoc . http://www.vulcanriders.org

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From:	Rico
Subject:	Re: Case Halves for '69 Honda 750-Four
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 20:14:11 -0600

Thanks Odinn!

"Odinn" wrote in message
news:35g4stF4jcamfU2@individual.net...
> Rico wrote:
> > You know MOTO! My mother taught me: "If you don't have anything good to
> > say,then, don't say anything at all"
> > But alas, I digress. As an FYI to you and as a public service (Since I
> > perceive there might be a lack of intuition on your part), it might be
> > important for you to know that I posted here because I desired
assistance in
> > accomplishing a task. And to further enlighten you, I'm requesting
> > information because this is not an area in which I am knowledgeable.
> > However, if it is your self appointed duty to deride and discourage
others,
> > far be
> > it from me to judge or deprive you of the meaningless existence you
probably
> > refer to as a life. But then again, I must apologize, I apparently
mistook
> > this group as a place where people come to participate in a productive
> > manner; exchanging information and helping one another ... Hmmm, my
mistake!
> >
>
> Rico,
> Ignore moto, he's just a bitter little man who attacks everyone.
>
> --
> Odinn
>
> '03 FLHTI ........... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/ElectraGlide
> '97 VN1500D ......... http://www.sloanclan.org/gallery/VulcanClassic
> Atlanta Biker Net ... http://www.atlantabiker.net
> Vulcan Riders Assoc . http://www.vulcanriders.org
>
> rot13 to reply