Hondachopper Garage Since most shops REFUSE to work on choppers, we've got to educate ourselves and build our skills in the garage. This will be the place to share your hard-won knowledge. Last Updated: 07/06/2012 ...Back...|...Hondachopper.com's Index... (Some pages are available as an Adobe PDF so you can save the PDF  to save or print out) . Haven't found the information you're looking for? Join our forums! Ssomeone there can often provide it. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Hondachopper Garage Offline Reference CD		The complete Garage on CD including the entire shop manual in ISO format. You'll need to burn the ISO to disk. The download link is in the first post in this thread.
.		General Info
Hondachopper F.A.Q.		A nice beginning to a much need F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions). Many THANKS to Fixn2 for putting this together! This is also available as an Adobe PDF.
HCB750 Model ID 69-78		Chart showing engine differences between years and models
OldMagic's CB750 F.A.Q.		Check it out.
Metric to SAE bit/hole coversions		Conversion table for SAE to Metric drill equvalents. This is also available as an Adobe PDF.
Vintage 750 Articles		Old chop mag articles on performance tweaks, reviews, and other roadworthy reading.
Removing Broken Bolts		Article by Copperhedz on how to remove broken bolts, in particular cover bolts. Also available as an Adobe PDF.
.		Frame and Chassis
Removing Springs from Amen Savior		Thanks to G.O.T.F. Member MickD for putting this together! Available only as Adobe PDF.
Legion CB 750 Frame		Frank Woslum used his AutoCAD skills and detailed a kick-ass CB750 frame that any aspiring frame builder can use. The pics are LARGE (in size, not file size) so make sure you view @ 100%, otherwise the drawing will appear distorted.
Mounting a brake on a Springer front end		"How do I mount a brake on a Springer fork?" seems to be a frequently asked question. So here is an explanation of the principals involved. MANY THANKS to Blackjack for writing this up!
Frame Alterations:  The Art of Doing it Right		An excellent article on how to fit metal shapes, how and where to place different types of welds, welding sequence, and more. (Thanks! 836Rigid)
"Konging" a frame		A walkthrough put together by Sixshooter on how to "Kong" a stock frame. This is also available as an Adobe PDF.
Crime Scene Choppers Frame Jig		CSC's plans to build your own frame jig. Available as PDF or zipped JPG download.
Shortening Stock Forks		Step by Step on how to shorten stock forks thanks to Olgraybeard and Bigmcgiv. This is also available as an Adobe PDF.
		Wiring and Electrical
Troubleshooting Charging System		Guide to troubleshooting the charging system done by CrazyCats.
Santee Wiring Instructions		Wes Erickson was kind enough to throughly detail instructions for wiring up your Santee box. THANKS WES! Avaialable only as Adobe PDF.
CB750 K1 - Stock Wiring Diagram		Um, the Stock K1 Wiring Diagram. This is also available as an Adobe PDF.
DOHC Reg/Rect to SOHC system		Simple to follow diagram adapting DOHC Reg/Rect to the SOHC system drawn up (literally!) by Rick. THANKS Rick! This is also available as an Adobe PDF.
Simplified Wiring Diagram		You may find this useful too if you're in electrical HELL!! THANKS to RICK KEEVER for the addition of color and correction to the regulator & ignition switch. (updated 8/14/04) This is also available as an Adobe PDF.
Finch Box Wiring Diagram		How to wire a Finch box thanks to Mr. Barnett. This is also available as an Adobe PDF.
Simplified Dyna Diagram		Simplified Dyna ignition wiriing diagram provided by Jaysco. This is also available as an Adobe PDF.
Step-by-Step Guide to Wiring Your Honda Chopper		Here's a great article from the pages of an August 1975 Street Chopper magazine. Thanks for the scanning!
Build Your Own Santee Wiring Box		Many thanks to Keith Barnett for drawing out these simple diagrams!
Original Santee Instructions		A scan of the original Santee chopper wiring diagrams. Big thanks to G.O.T.F. member Paladin333 for sharing 'em!
ARD CDI Magneto Manual		Complete ARD Magneto installation instructions and manual. Thanks to Boogieman we now have the FM version HERE.
Martek 440 Instructions		Martek 440 Electronic Igntion instructions (could use better scans)
Dyna S Installation		Dyna S Installation instructions in PDF format.
.		Engine and Drive Train
Static and Strobe Tuning		Static timing using a meter and strobe tuning. This is also available as an Adobe PDF
Oil Flow Diagrams		Oil Flow Diagrams (in both Smaller and Larger sizes). This is also available as an Adobe PDF.
Making 750A Gaskets		Making lower end gaskets for the 750A provided by Hendrcs, but applies to any gaskets. There are printable templates included.
Porting the CB750		If you're thinking about increasing your CB750's displacement to add horsepower, then you'll certainly be interested in how the porting process happens. PDF Only
SOHC.net's Technical Library		Excellent archive of CB750-related technical articles and tutorials! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Carb Tuning and Misc. Info		An old dog's collection of tips, tricks, and walkthroughs for those hated carbs. Also avaialbe as separate Adobe PDFs.
Carburetor Specs for U.S. CB750 Models 1969-1983		A technical specification chart for Keihin carbs. This is also available as an Adobe PDF.
Mikuni Twin Tuning Manual		Tuning and specs for the Mikuni twin carbs.
Mikuni VM Tuning Manual		Tuning and specs for the Mikuni VM carbs.
Intake Systems and Manifolds		Shots of various intakes systems used on the SOHC CB750 (POSA, Weber, etc.)
Optimizing the Standard SOHC4 Ignition System		An excellent introduction to the CB750 points ignition system by Wrenchbender.
Sprocket Ratio Chart		Sprocket gearing ratio chart. This is also available as an Adobe PDF.
Tire Conversion Charts		Common Metric - Alphabetical - Inch tire charts and speed/load rating codes. This is also available as an Adobe PDF.