Hey, everyone! Today, I wanna talk about my little project with a 1982 Honda 750. Yeah, you heard that right, a bike from ’82. It’s old, but it’s got character, you know?
So, I got my hands on this thing a while back. It was in decent shape, not too shabby. I’ve always been into these older bikes, so I was pretty stoked. The first thing I did was give it a good once-over. Checked the engine, the brakes, the usual stuff. You wouldn’t believe the amount of gunk I found in the air filter!
Getting Started
The first major hurdle was the engine. I decided I wanted to rebuild it, just to make sure everything was running smooth. It was a bit of a learning curve, I gotta admit. I had to take the whole thing apart, piece by piece. It was like a giant, greasy puzzle. But honestly, I have no problem, I already get the hang of it.
The Process
- Took the engine apart.
- Cleaned every single part. Lots of scrubbing involved!
- Replaced some worn-out parts.
- Put the whole thing back together.
Putting it back together was the real test. I think I spent a good week just tinkering in the garage. My hands were black with grease most of the time. My wife kept asking if I was ever gonna finish! But hey, you gotta have patience with these things.
I also wanted to do some custom work. Nothing too crazy, just a few personal touches. I repainted the tank, gave it a nice, new color. I also swapped out the old seat for something a little more comfortable. I’m not getting any younger, you know?
The Outcome
After all that work, the bike’s running great! I took it out for a spin the other day, and it was awesome. It’s not the fastest bike out there, and it’s not gonna break any speed records, maybe just around 124 mph, but it’s got a nice, smooth ride. That combined with a good MPG of 38.95, It really become my favorite now! Feels good to bring an old machine back to life. I even saw some similar models selling online for a good chunk of change, like around $3,100 or even highest to $5,932 for a good one. Not that I’m selling mine anytime soon, though!
It’s been a fun project, and I’m pretty proud of how it turned out. It just goes to show, with a little elbow grease, you can make something old new again. Now I understand why some people call it a masterpiece, there is no reason to say it is a high performance bike, but it does run stronger than I thought. So, if you’ve got an old bike sitting around, maybe give it some love. You might be surprised what you can do!
