FIRST! Seriously though you will have that on them big jobs. This bike is a fantastic display of a classic CB750 and has been well kept its entire life. Unfortunately it is easy to start chasing your tail on fixing them when they throw multiple problems at you at once. I always stress proper diagnosis before buying parts as you need to understand the root cause of these issues or you will get even more frustrated by spending extra money and time. Luckily we didn't need to buy anything here but rather adjust and repair what we had. Now this bike is ready for the season!

@ngblunden

Ай бұрын

Why is your filming in front of the Bike when the headlight was off ,a Mirror Image ,ie all the words are Backwards on your hat and the Honda Badge ??sussed it ,filming in Selfie mode on phone lol

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

@ngblunden Yes, filmed on my phone with some clips from the front facing. This was a lower than normal quality video than I normally put out

@Errol.C-nz

Ай бұрын

The problems NOT vintage bikes.. it's endemic in ALL after market parts.. Quality.. just doesn't exist.. makers efforts to compete against Chinese crap.. we used to struggle with.. jap crap in our day till they sorted sh!t out through the 60s & 70s.. then Taiwan & Korea(south).. I only buy in anything.. non chinese.. though there are glimmers of hope.. Kove & CF & Voge are getting very good reviews

@somebloke5565

Ай бұрын

Always the problem. So often you can't charge for the work you've done because it looks like you're trying to rip a customer off. Equally if you don't do what's required customer is unhappy. It's a lose-lose. And this one went well, so often they don't.

@user-uu1wc6yz5z

Ай бұрын

​@@somebloke5565 Diagnostic work is usually a straight time charge . The customer authorizes you to diagnose , and often that can involve invasive checks and tests etc ....within reason . If in the allotted time they give you , you are unable to source the issue , you call and explain where you are at and what your test results are thus far . Then you discuss if they would like to continue for another block of diag time. That is unless you have an empathetic conscience and insist on pushing onward off the clock so to say , because you feel bad for not finding the issue that the vehicle came in for . In this specific case , I think that the customer was the winner .... if they had not brought it to him , they would have been dealing with other issues down the road .

Similarly to a toxic relationship, they might leave you emotionally distraught but riding them feels amazing! ._.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

TRUTH!

@2BuddiesEnterprises

Ай бұрын

too real lol

@Gengingen

21 күн бұрын

You meant “riding” them didn’t you 😅

@61dodgelancer

13 күн бұрын

LOL!

@brianOcurradhin

9 күн бұрын

Hahahahahaha

I know the video felt strange for you, but its so much better than a lot of the fake manufactured KZread content out there. It's real work with real headaches and real setbacks and just the reality of dealing with old machines and old systems and I appreciate you still publishing this video despite all the frustration with the bike. It's important to see this side of working on old cars and old bikes.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! I always show the mistakes and headaches as we all go through them

@MrPotatochips4

Ай бұрын

totally

@84782

22 күн бұрын

Amen

I know that vintage bikes can be painful, but with some patience at least they are fixable without resort to plugging in a laptop! Great video, keep up the good work.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

🤘🤘

@Nine_883

Ай бұрын

100% correct. That’s why the government doesn’t really want you to have them. They have not got their claws in the emissions on the old bikes. I prefer jets and air screws over fuel tuners and maps.

@angrymancunian

Ай бұрын

Is it really fixing a vintage bike if you don't at least read one forum post from 2013 by BigBore69 telling you yellow wire mods and random bullshit carb fixes?

@jimstartup2729

Ай бұрын

If you do your own spannering for the most part, owning a classic is a joy from a maintenance perspective (apart from 2strokes maybe that need a strip down more often, but even with those if you get the knack.. you can do it yourself) My cb750 needs tweaks fairly often, but... And it's a big but.. mostly you can do all of it without pulling it to pieces.. accessibility is very good for maintenance areas. On my 90's sports bikes it's often a chore simply to take all the fairing off, and take off loads of other bits just to even get to the part you want to deal with. Say service a camchain tensioner or set valve clearances. Both can be done on a cb750 with it on its side stand in about and hour.

Have you read "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"? Your comment about your mental state being affected by the running condition of the bike reminded me of that book. Your tenacity in the face of adversity and unwillingness to accept defeat is exactly why I can't stop fixing old bikes that others have given up on. It's some sort of sickness maybe

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Im still working through it but that really corelates for sure

@kalaharimine

Ай бұрын

Excellent novel.

@chris9650

Ай бұрын

Beer can Vs aluminium shim. Perfect example.

@columbmurray

Ай бұрын

Pirsig's hippy son was stabbed to death by two muggers despite telling them he had no money. There was no hate crime then.🤔 Pirsig left the US for Sweden . ( From an appendix to the last edition.) So sad that I can't read the book again.

@dennisbailey6067

Ай бұрын

The Rhetoric of Quality.An obsession.

I love how your videos makes me 50% "I want to buy a vintage motorcycle" and 50% "maybe I should get a new one the warranty instead..."

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

😂😂 This vide may sway those numbers!

@llandor

Ай бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Got a 97 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, so it's newer than your CB750 here, but otherwise a lot similar (inline 4, carburated, no abs etc). So far it hasn't given me a lot of pain (only had it for one year though)

@greenbow7888

Ай бұрын

@@llandor Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous bike. (Kwak made some beauties.)

@hulkhulk5141

Ай бұрын

Both!

@PaulstefanMartin

Ай бұрын

I think, best is a simple one. I do 5000 miles on my honda cg 125 and 2500 miles on my cd 175/1970. plus 4000 miles on my lifan 125 ( cg 125 copy now having 50000 ml) No problems. More complicated biles may give u an headace 👻👻

That reverse camera angle had me freaking out. I kept thinking the bike was about to fall over! 😂

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Hahaha I filmed this entire thing on my phone and its admittedly low quality but holy crap I didn't know how else to capture the madness!

Maybe one of your best videos. This is what we all go through with our bikes, especially the ‘new to me’ bike. Issue after issue and you just keep troubleshooting and keep moving forward. That’s what makes it YOUR bike!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Well thank you!

Great video!! Shows how much patience you need to work on these old bikes. Real life stories!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Patience is a must!

This video hit pretty close to home. I have been fighting with my 1978 CX500 off and on since I've gotten it 4 years ago. I love your videos because they're authentic. Keep it up!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Re the new "bad" condenser vs the old "good" part, how can a person know he's getting quality parts anymore? Once the OEM stops supporting it, the market for parts for a 50-year-old vehicle is pretty small, even for something as popular as these were. Coupled with the "whatever's the cheapest" mindset of many purchasers, the prospects of getting good quality parts seems pretty slim. Which is why the fix for these old-style ignitions is going to new electronic systems, I guess.

@blueberry2846

Ай бұрын

Dyna on my old 74 Kaw Z1 ..18 years old and no problems .. ditch the points they were crap when new anyway

@stevenwaller192

Ай бұрын

I thought it was odd when stationed in Okinawa Japan. Ignition parts didn’t come in bubble packs . The parts person at the motorcycle shop checked voltage or resistance or whatever on each condenser so that they matched. Same with the points. Now I think about how cool it was they cared to sell you the properly matched parts. And not just sell parts as new . But it was 1979 and parts were easily available for my 1973 K3 750

@jimstartup2729

Ай бұрын

With parts.. go to owners club websites and read old posts or ask.. Everything has come up before on old bikes.. they will point you to products that are good. Electronically speaking a lot of stuff now is better than what was available before (solid state stuff does work well).. even when cheap.. but of course there are some shocking quality things out there from grifters that are just plain con artist trash. But.. do some research one night and you can find something that will see you right and not cost the earth. With physical parts at least you can kinda see the quality, with the exception of proper hardening.. got burned with a rear sprocket that is as worn as my old one after just a couple of months. Really depends on the part for where you source it.. sometimes its better to steer clear of eBay bs.. sometimes it will do just fine.

@enurnesdam1032

8 күн бұрын

Aviation guys restoring magnetos are using KEMET PME271M metallized paper capacitors with great results. Sometimes you just have resort to solutions like this when there's no parts available anymore.

Easy day! I own a K6, but after years of aviation maintenance on helicopters it actually soothes me how reliable and how little work needs to be done if you stay on top of it. The military really made me into someone who really has to be doing something with my hands constantly, looking over and inspecting things on the daily, which helped me out with my vintage vehicles. They may be frustrating, but purchasing extra components as you go can really be a time saver and give you a better state of mind. Cheers and enjoy! These bikes really have their own personality, modern bikes you don’t have to “work with” or so-to-speak like the old ones. The best way I can explain it is a symbiotic relationship.

@BrickHouseBuilds

8 күн бұрын

Agreed and I always have to be doing something with my hands as well. I enjoy the relationship with working on older bikes like these

I feel you, got one of my bikes running after a full strip down, frame and engine change, took it for a test drive Saturday, 10 miles ran great, full of power and 80's raw feeling. Parked it up ready for a Sunday run, Sunday, got about 5 miles in, pulled up at a traffic light, bike stops dead. Started straight back up but wouldnt keep running on idle... OK, carried on another 10 miles, down to 3 cylinders, turned home, down to 2 cylinders, 5 miles from home barely running, managed to finally get back home, pushed it into the shed, locked it up and just walked away - soul draining

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

It's the worst! Going from high to low

@ThatOldHonda

Ай бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds We do have the privilege of just walking away and using another bike, that was my tip for owning an old bike, get more than one, you need one to ride, one you are working on and another for just in case (and then another and another etc) and eventually you become BJ :)

@gorgon9786

Ай бұрын

​@@BrickHouseBuildsyeah,..know the feel of it,.. I now have a ready full advertisement laying around at my computer,.. Ready to sale to the highest bidder!.. 🤮

@scowlsmcjowls2626

Ай бұрын

But all the better when you do finally get it right🎉

@scowlsmcjowls2626

Ай бұрын

Every barn find has a story..

This was a great video. The format and editing was very engaging and kept a guy interested. I've lived through many builds and diagnostics that have simply dogged a guy with random seemingly coincidental issues one after the other! You are not alone. Thanks for the great video!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

Thanks for having the time and patience to get to the root of the problems and sorting them out, its a great looking bike.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Thats always the goal! Proper diagnosis before ordering parts

Hi BJ, brilliant video mate, just love how you overcame quite a list of problems, at least you did not start throwing spanners across the floor. A real insight into the life of a classic motorbike tech. Good stuff. Take care, cant wait for the next one.😁

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Thank ya!

Very entertaining video! Thanks for sharing the whole process and timeline. The camera on the bike while you were pushing it up the lift was a nice touch!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

That was a fun idea for the camera! Glad you liked it

Outstanding video! As a automobile mechanic myself, I felt your pain every step of the way. Kudos to you for keeping your composure and fixing the bike in the end. Thanks for giving us relatable content!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

I love the diagnostic chase your tail a bit nature of this video! Very authentic and feels just like my experience with my own project lately. Right on down to the randomish carb decides to dump gas issue.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad it resonated!

Hats off to you for staying positive, and well done for getting there in the end. Would love to see the upgrades if the customer comes back to you.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Thank ya!

Loved the video. A lot of us that work on our motorcycles can relate to your experiences. Being honest, real as it happens is the way to go. Keep up the excellent content

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! I always like to show the struggles and mistakes

Lemme start with this: Your video was not THAT bad! I sat through all 29:52 of it, learned some stuff, had a chuckle or two, and we all came out the other side. Good on ya'! Second, it's folks like you who make it possible for folks like me to even ride motorcycles or scooters or anything (loved that mini-bike in your showroom!). My mechanical abilities start and stop with turning the key. So, folks in your market -- wherever you're located -- are quite lucky to have you, your easy-going temperament, and your knowledge/skill sets/talents to keep 'em on the road. Congrats!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Well thank you!

That was a real, truthful video of the trials of owning vintage bikes ! Great when all the issues are resolved......

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

As real as it gets!

*Best thing EVER, was the introduction of FUEL INJECTION*

@BrickHouseBuilds

10 күн бұрын

No soul!

@metoon3092

10 күн бұрын

No Leaks! Lol Love the Channel👍

Love all your videos, you've given me so much help on this GS650 im rebuilding. Great to see someone making longform, informative quality videos.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Well thank you much!

Your video shows the solved/unsolved problems working on many things like bikes and cars. You handled the repeat issues in a very calm manner (at least on video). Throw is away or take it easy and keep at it. Good job.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

I won't give up!

Great video, great details. These take time to make and I appreciate what you’re doing. No apologies for the talking…the more explanation the better. 👍👍👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

I just sold my 74 cb750. Loved that bike. It was a dream until it wasnt. I was in no place to deal with the same things youre dealing with. Good on you though for having the knowledge and a shop to do it.

That was one of your best videos, very entertaining, nice to see that doesn't just happen to me , keep up the good work

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Happens to us all and this is the reason many shops won't work on vintage bikes.

I think it's a great episode actually. Stumbled upon this this morning due to the algorithm popping it up in my feed and I'm glad they did. First time watching but now I am a subscriber. 👍🏼

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Well glad you enjoyed and welcome to the channel!

@ar2043

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the Welcome. Glad to be here from CT, USA. 🇺🇸🦅

Kick ass video man! It’s exactly what has happened to any of us with old machinery.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

🤘🤘

This kind of stuff happens and showing people that it does is a good thing. I have had no luck finding decent condensers, I finally gave up and adapted an electronic ignition from a KZ1000 onto my 67 Yamaha YL1E Twin Jet 100. It runs so so much better. Here is an FYI, points (all mechanical switches) do something called ringing, look it up. In an ignition system that ringing causes the coil to discharge briefly on the initial opening, and immediately after, the points close up again and then open again and it does this many times each point break. This causes the coil to not give you an accurately timed spark as well as a kinda weak spark because it wasn't able to completely collapse the field on the initial opening . An electronic ignition has no ringing, allowing a complete discharge of the coil as well as a super accurate spark timing. There is an increase in drive ability and power. Just saying

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

No argument that electronic is better. This is just trying to keep the bike original. Electronic ignition won't work well if the other wiring issues didn't get fixed either

This was a really good video from the world of vintage bikes. I had a couple of Hondas (500 and 750's) in my youth, so I know of all the problems you can stumble upon😁 Big thanks!!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad it resonated!

Thanks for great video on vintage honda. Ignition,fuel,cylinders etc. Old machines are like older people,they develope multiple problems. O.k. one day but not the next unless they get plenty of t.l.c.

@jimstartup2729

Ай бұрын

With respect to the old person analogy.. you have to look at the bigger picture.. some parts age better than others.. just like us It's like say giving someone a knew hip after they have been shuffling about for a while and shortly after then need a knee operation.. because they started walking about properly again and suddenly the knees couldn't keep up with the action requested. Think about the whole system in question and premeditate a little and replace a few more bits of similar condition "while you are at it" and that keep it sweet for much longer, and avoid a lot of chasing problems. If one seal is dry and cracked and one fuel hose is splitting... then consider replacing all the seals and hoses of the same age.. I mean you'd only swap out a single spark plug as a short term fix wouldn't you.. most people automatically think.. "I will do the lot if I am going to do that job, cos thats what you do".. same goes for when connectors fail, or rubber seals go where many nearby might be of similar age. If you have an old bike that you work on for a long time, you should kinda have an idea of where the next problem will come from and already have a plan to refresh that whole system to some degree.

Great video, useful lessons in diagnostics, and calm and patience.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

As an owner of a 72 CB750, I feel your pain! Thanks for another great video. Cheers from downunder!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Awesome vid, thanks for bringing us along to learn a few.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Great video. Every job can be a learning experience. You didn't give up. Well done.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Thanks for your honesty. So many shows gloss over the headache. It makes me feel better that a good wrench like yourself has head scratching moments like me......though I'm sure yours are less often than mine. Good video, thanks again.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! I'm just like anyone with the struggles but I just won't give up

Hey man im so happy i found your channel brother, awsome stuff as always !

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

From the title I thought this would be a carb video but this was great. I love the Diagnosis videos especially on electronics in older vehicles 👍👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Lol I thought it would be a carb video too! Glad you enjoyed!

What's life without a challenge ? These sort of things are sent to try us so, its satisfying when you succeed .

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Exactly

Yay bike gremlins! Glad you did show your struggles through the process. The gift & the curse of keeping vintage bikes on the road. 😎🤙🏽🏍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

🤘🤘

Great video. Good editing too! The Law & order Dung dung, right after the ad break was phenomenal! When you said, that’s it for this one, and I check the progress bar and it’s half over, :facepalm: oh boy what else is about to happen. I’m sure this customer is happy with your work. Even though you kept having to take it back. I’m sure he’d rather it be right & ready, eventually.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Haha I had fun with the sounds! Glad you enjoyed

At least these ones with a little (or a lot) time and patience we can sort most of this issues. Now just imagine the modern day bikes in 40/50 years...

Lovely bike, great video on troubleshooting/problem solving!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Dude.... no need to keep worrying about us liking the vid. It was great. I'm glad it was longer and there was "a lot" of talking. Nice work!!!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Thank ya. Believe it or not I also get angry comments when I talk too much, play music, ride around the block without gloves, and tons of other stuff. Just because I titled this video in this way I made people mad lol

@ar2043

Ай бұрын

Oh believe me… I understand. I don't create content but I know how the general public can be… Brutal. 🤣🤣🤣 Just always keep in mind, as a general rule people suck!!! 😂😂😂 Good work!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@uptimod4715

12 күн бұрын

@@ar2043 GDP -- Generally Dumb Public.

Man I hear you. I also reworks a '74 K4 and found at the last moment that the front forks were nothing but lace under the rubber boots below the headlight bucket.. Lucky in that the other half had small enough hands to route the headlight wiring in the fairing I installed around the new forks. then it was swing-arm bushings and rear wheel bearings.

Well done BHB. One of your most interesting videos.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Well thank ya!

Coworker brought his 72 CB500 to work thats been in his garage since least 98. We will be trying to get it back on the road & your videos will def come in handy.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Been down this same road bud! Working on a 1979 Honda CT90 and the headlight wiring had many sins of the previous owner! Way to work through the steps, these old bikes make you work for it but the payoff is worth it!

Just found your channel from your KLR Fork rebuild video. I’m a new subscriber great stuff.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Well I'm glad you have found your way here! Thanks for the sub! 🤘

Good job young man. Perseverance pays off.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

🙏

I really enjoy this video and yes older bikes can be a pain but I love them so much.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

awesome video format! I learned the type of thought process I need to properly repair these bikes that just want to fight you!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked the raw video. It's definitely not polished!

Hey, don’t hate on a lady that wants to keep you guessing! :) love how you can keep laughing and finding humor through all the hurdles! Great video and thanks for keeping it real!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

😘

I have found in my journey of learning to wrench on vintage hondas (with your help along the way) that buying cheaper parts almost never saves you money, or time. Also, it is hard to find oem or good parts for these bikes. Great job figuring this out!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Very true. I always say buy it right or buy it twice

I think it was a cool video dude. Takes me back to chasing down issues on my old bikes back in the 80's. Hell, i miss those days, believe it or not.

@BrickHouseBuilds

11 күн бұрын

We all go through it!

Surely many shoes dropped in this video. Enjoyed following the twists and turns on this one.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Friggin RAINING shoes!

I bought the racing system that Boretech sells for my 71 CB350 twin. It has E gap coils. It hasn't missed a lick since installation.

You are the Chickanic of motorcycles. I love your stuff man.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

🙏🙏

This is exactly what we all expect from mechanics. Troubleshooting is really a lost art...good job!

@BrickHouseBuilds

3 күн бұрын

Thank ya!

Thanks for the video, was a good one. I had similar problems with those o-rings leaking after sitting, then fixing themselves. Recently ordered some viton ones. Nice job with the bike.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Love that you made this video! Can relate on so many levels. Vintage bike garage gremlins are real and will mess with your head.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Agreed!

81 Honda CB750 Custom.. 27,000 on it. but Rebuilt Top End.. So 350 on that.. Had one when I was 16 back in 90. LOVED IT! Road it for 10yrs. Paid 1800 for it and got 2400 as a Trade in on a Motor Home.. and Have the Rebuilt One Now. LOVE IT! Paid 2200 for it. Guy got it just running enough to sell it to me. 5000 Later and it's Rebuilt. New Brakes, New Tires, Wires, Plugs, Seat Recovered and other things all included. Still need Exhaust and a few minor things done but IS Ride-able. Even came with the Backrest and Luggage Rack and a Front Cowl to make it look like a Goldwing. Side Engine Protectors.

@jimstartup2729

Ай бұрын

Look after it and it will look after you. Sounds like you have the right attitude with such a bike.. I bet for most issues you encounter now, you can sort by the roadside well enough to get home and sort in the evening properly.

@ravenlorans

Ай бұрын

@@jimstartup2729 Yeah, even have a Gas Station about 6 Miles away that has Normal Non Alcohol Corn Based Gas.. Non 10-15% Gas I am going to use and fill up every 100 miles or so... UNLESS I have no other option on slightly longer trips.. May cost more but will be worth it. Already Laid it on it's side while parked. I was trying to get off it and my Shoe Lace got caught on the Clutch Pedal.. No Damage.. It laid over onto my left leg. Needed help getting it up. Had to happen.. I Laid my Previous one down also but they had just got done laying Gravel and I was cornering, Taking it WAY Slow but rear tire still slipped. Bent the handle bar. No Help needed getting it up because it wasn't On my. 50yrds away from my Jobs Work Shop, took the torch and heated it and bent it back.. Laid my Vary First Bike Down also. Making my First U-turn and Throttle Stuck. Little Kawasaki 440.. No Help Needed getting it up, it was Sooo Light. So Now that I tipped this one... Nothing else should Happen, It's out of the way.. And I also Glued my shoelaces to the shoes... Peace!

I was a Honda tech back in the 70’s and this brought back memories!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Hopefully good memories!

Bj ive learned so much from watching your builds and Aalways fun along the way.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad the videos have been helpful!

Hahaha Loved the Simon and Garfunkel break lol ,patience always wins in the end BJ and you showed that for sure you must have been pulling your hair out my friend but what can you say about the cb750 it’s just an epic and beautiful bike good on you for keeping it real and sticking with it great video and awesome content you can relax now and enjoy your day 🏍️🏍️🏁🏁👍👌🔧🔧🔧❤️

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Haha glad you liked it!

Brilliant vid. Laughed a few times, one problem solved, then another crops up from nowhere. Just like being in my own garage! lol. Great job working through the electrics to pinpoint the weak link.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Good job sticking through with this.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Thank ya! Gotta do it

Thank you for pointing out that Honda uses 3.5mm bullets... I just ordered a bunch from vintage connections yesterday but I order the 4mm bullets thinking they were the correct ones. Time to go place another order. : )

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

It's nice to have both so no worries! I have a ton of each

Proud of you!!! Keep up the good work.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Well thank ya!

I spent a lot of time working on my old 78 750k. And it's so nice to sit at the computer in a soft chair and just observe a good mechanic going through the same problems I had years ago. This generation just doesn't have a clue how much time goes into things link the points up keep, adjustment, replacement, along with valve adjustment and cam chain adjustments. (I do enjoy watching these videos.)

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Yeah this is par for the course on an old bike. These problems would have showed up regardless but they just chose to show up all at once. Definitely relevant to many owners!

@jimstartup2729

Ай бұрын

I really do believe these bikes can be made to be very very dependable and low maintenance... But... Cost and time is always the biggest factor for most, so often rebuilds still have a lot of flimsy original components that look clean put back in, when they are in reality pretty much shot. That results in constant "issues". But the fact is everything on that old bike can be done better now.. better tolerance.. better materials.. better electronic components.. a little modernisation to an old bike is wonderful. The weaknesses of old machinery is known very well.. and fanatics have addressed them many times. I hope people keep up making these designs live on even if they get resort to a newly cast, or machined part that looks the same but performs better.

I may have an explanation for the mystery fuel leak issue, particularly if the bike has recently been laid up, say over the winter. I did some work on my 1982 CB650 a couple of years ago involving removal of the carbs (as one unit, i.e. I did not split the rack). Several weeks later I re assembled the bike and the carbs etc. Turned on the fuel tsp and had leaks from the gaskets just as you experienced. Seems that the rubber O rings had dried out allowing them to shrink and leak. I persevered allowing fuel to stay in the system whilst the O rinks effectively swelled up re sealing the pipes. Never had s problem since. I was very relieved to have avoided a full disassembly of the carbs!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Thats exactly what happened. I was surprised they sealed back up

Great video. I can relate to the defective condensors. Last year took my 1973 Cb 350F to Daytona bike week she ran great until the crap Chinese condensors went bad.When i returned home i put the old condensors back in and she fired right up. I now search out brand new nos Japanese points and condensors at the various swap meets i attend . They are still out there.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

That's how it seems to be going. The automotive industry faces the same problem with ignition stuff too

Great show vintage motorcycles can be frustrating sometimes

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

They definitely can be!

Excellent troubleshooting video. On the job training.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

We restored a 1974 750, putting so much work into it. Now it’s up for sale and these idiots are nitpicking it. Makes me want to scream! First off, it’s a 50 year old machine. Next, it’s a very nice example. Lastly, if you have to nitpick one of these vintage bikes, you have no business owning one. Any old car or any old bike requires some work. I think the $10,000 asking price was more than fair based on its overall condition low mileage $2000 exhaust system new tires, blah blah blah. These jerks they wanna look cool but they don’t want the work that goes along with it. Good video thank you for sharing.

@BrickHouseBuilds

25 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! The people that always yell to restore and keep it stock because it will be worth more, are the first to complain about a high price

@cel729

13 күн бұрын

I've a bunch love them, gas and batteries are my sticking point.😂

Good, informative and you come over easy on the ear . Will subscribe

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

🙏🙏

Just found this channel and this is the first video I've seen. Definitely hitting the sub button 👍 I'm currently bringing back to life a 76 cb750a Hondamatic that was laid down. Fixing the busted case was the easy part. This bike was also known to blow fuses and leave the rider on the side of the road (that's how I originally met the PO). It's taken me a year and a half to get to where I am now because this is my intro to motorcycle wiring but I'm currently 98.9% done and have replaced over 70% of the original wiring. This video sure fills me with confidence lol. At least my bike already has the electronic ignition 😂😂

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Well I'm glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the sub!

@Rev.RatsRides

Ай бұрын

@BrickHouseBuilds I apologize if you've already covered this (if you have, could you direct me to the video?) but what are your thoughts about converting the headlight bucket grounds to a bus bar system and also, replacing the coils with one from a pt cruiser/ neon?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

@Rev.RatsRides I can't say I've seen anyone do a buss bar in the bucket actually but if it works it works! Also haven't heard of a pt cruiser coil swap so I may look into that

@Rev.RatsRides

Ай бұрын

@BrickHouseBuilds I was having problems wrapping my head around the original ground system in the bucket as well as issues keeping them tight so that's why I converted mine to a buss bar loop ground system. The pt cruiser coil was something I'd read about and was thinking about trying after I got the bike running again

Video that needed to happen...Great job BJ! One recommendation: Never say "old bikes suck" in front of the old bikes......unlike new bikes, these bikes have a heart and soul. They can hear and understand what you are saying. And you know what that means! LOL!!!!!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

I really feel that along with wearing my harley hat is what pissed the bike off

Despite this video showing us your battles with this particular bike .....every one of your videos always teaches me something. And for that I'm always appreciative BJ 😉

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad to hear that!

I enjoyed your video. I have a CB750 K0 that's been in my collection for almost 10 years but never put on the road. I decided to take my '73 Z1 out of the 3 bike rotation each season, to see if the CB750 was deserving of all of the praise. For reliability, I installed a DYNA ignition with stock coils and it instantly started easier and it runs and idles better. A while back, I was having intermittent spark issues with cylinder 2 & 3. Due to poor placement of the coils, the ht leads have to bend quite sharply to get the 2 straight plug caps to fit in that awkward space of 2 & 3. In doing so, it would sometimes pull the wire out of the screwed in connection on the plug cap. Other than a few little things here and there, the bike itself is okay. I really just wanted to bring to your attention, the potential issue with the wires and caps for cylinders 2 & 3.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Yup that's always one of the first things I check on a cb750

I miss my 72 750, bought it new and rode it for 9 years. Great video.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

I do have a CB750 of this era and stripped it to pieces and took the time to build back together.. unfortunately i had to cut the project short and put it back together before i was completely finished so a lot of the wiring and original ignition parts went back on.. i had to chase a lot of contact issues too. All that wiring crammed in the headlight cowl isn't much fun to sort.. not a lot of room in there and it all gets crushed together when the light goes back in.

Great problem solving!!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

🤘🤘

🌟This is the classic car scene all-over🤣😂😅 Well done for keeping your kewel. Loving your channel dude👌🏽

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Well thank ya! Glad you have enjoyed the videos

Great video. Your customer is lucky to have someone like you to debug the problem. I had a CB650Z back in the early 80's. Put a set of Nippondenso Hot U plugs in it before I went on a 3000km ride. About half way thru it started misfiring on No 3. Took it to a local dealer who said the plug was history. Didn't have the Hot U plugs, so I put a new set of Champions in. Couple of hundred km's from home No 3 started acting up. Took it to my local shop and after much wringing of hands and gnashing teeth, their first estimate was a burnt valve. The plug was a mess. Long story it turned out the the plug was crook. What are the odds of buying 2 sets of plugs, each with a faulty one and putting it into the same cylinder? I brought the old plugs back, got a replacement and it ran fine.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Thats crazy

I have a chopper with a cb750 in it. Thru the years i talked to many older guys that would ask where my stuff was for cleaning the points, I'd laugh, but they were exactly right, constantly had to clean and adjust them. I finally thought it was time to upgrade it. I tore it all down repainted it, and then put on a dyna 2000 electronic ignition Was the best thing I did to it. Seemed to give it more power and all my problems were gone. After that it ran great. They sure can be frustrating at times, but once ya figure all the problems out they are usually good to go. good video

@BrickHouseBuilds

11 күн бұрын

I hear people saying they constantly have to adjust them but what do you mean by that? How often are we talking? My bike has gone more than 3000 miles without any adjustments. Just goes and goes

@bigrod0069

5 күн бұрын

​@@BrickHouseBuilds It seemed had to at least clean them probably 2 or 3 times a summer, I was way younger then, Maybe the cover was leaking rain into it and causing some corrosion. can't remember exactly, but I do remember being in their more than I thought was normal. Seems some are just good and no problems.

I do love the older bikes but not the constant repairs and adjustments.. you really got put through the mangle with this ole girl however I'm almost at the end and I'm still waiting to jump back and see you swear the fuel leaks back lol ... great video and to be honest pretty good for a fault finding video with a good explanation. Thanks

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you have enjoyed so far!

Nice work. I always, when i can access connection, solder the joint and double heat shrink same. I was originally thinking starter cutoff switch 😎

@BrickHouseBuilds

17 күн бұрын

I sometimes solder but when I show that I get a lot of push back from people. There is argument that the solder can make the connection brittle as it wicks under the insulation past the joint

@robertbandusky9565

16 күн бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds I never have had an issue on my 1983 Moto Guzzi Cal ll. Bot it is always garage kept and hardly ever gets any moist, as I reside in Arizona😎

Had one like it in the 70’s. a couple of friends, also owned similar vintage CB 750’s. I remember that some of them were plagued by condenser anomalies. It may have be a bad batch of condensers from the factory, or some supplier. Very frustrating to track down, as I recall. Great bikes, but I actually preferred my Triumphs. I kept trying to upshift the Honda, because it was so smooth and revved higher than I was used to. Nice to see a CB 750 in that kind of original shape!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Love your Channel brother. Love watching a Real Mechanic that knows his business... You must have really Paid attention in School!!!

@BrickHouseBuilds

29 күн бұрын

Thank ya! I'm mainly self taught on cars/bikes actually!

Thanks for a great video. I have the same bike so I'm taking notes.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Early CB750’s also didn’t steer - or stop very well - either. And in the rain, no matter how much you got it right in the dry, the ignition was sketchy for sure. The headlight nacelle spaghetti was where to go first or second, but the upper frame mounted electrical components were fussy too sometimes. They still didn’t suck though. They were amazing in their time. IMO. I rode a bought-new 1975 CB750 to work 12 months a year in New England for nearly 6 years and car levels of mileage. It was a nearly human friendship. So many things were mysterious, left unsaid. And the bike could act sort of spiteful and selfish if neglected even a little. Loose connections, main fuse blowups, were the usual culprits. But in every pinch she brought me home somehow. I sold the bike, very clean and tight, for a reasonable return on investment when I decided to get a new bike before riding across the country to move to California for another 5 years of live and learn. That bike was also a Honda, different model, generation, and story. Another rock-solid bike and it didn’t suck too. But first and second gen CB750s were something different than anything ever and changed everything. Now I am pretty old and mostly like Moto Guzzi. They are wonderful and make very little sense in some ways, but don’t suck either.

@BrickHouseBuilds

18 күн бұрын

Yup, they just sometimes suck when they present random problems out of nowhere

@Simulera

18 күн бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds yeah, ok they meta-suck

The Simon & Garfunkel music was a nice timely touch :)

Then you do have a double here in the UK, your KZread vids are followed quite a lot over here if your interested, its nice to see 70-80 bike put back on the road.

I enjoyed this video, it reminded me of changing out the point system on my 1974 kawasaki 900. I do believe that it was the dyna system I installed. That was coils and all.. that was the end of the points, and it still works, I think it was back in 1978 I did that. My bike has over 30,000 miles on it. I also own a 78 Honda 750k and that still has points. Oh well great video. .

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

There is no argument that modern ignition is superior but I just like to get everything set perfectly before making those jumps

@stevefairchild3337

Ай бұрын

@BrickHouseBuilds I agree I do feel that the points had better spark, hence better performance, but I gained no monkeying around. Here is some irony I worked for a small ending sales and service called BRICKHOUSE SERVICES...

I’m in the same boat right now lol. 78 cx500 that breaks up from 3-5k rpm. Stator checks out with my multimeter, new spark plugs, swapped coils from a parts bike (still old but worth trying), tried a carb sync to the best of my ability multiple times. Even tried swapping intake manifolds with some cheap amazon ones from the previous owner. i had the carbs rebuilt a few years ago and just swapped them on last fall. moving towards another carb rebuild, might try fresh gas first but low expectations.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

They can definitely fight you

Quality parts are getting harder to find these days. New does not always equal working/ good. Very frustrating as a tech. Thanks for the fun video.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Yeah ignition parts are seemingly bad out of the box nowdays which is crazy.