1980 Honda 748cc CB750F

After the iconic Honda SOHC 750 had taken the motorcycling world by storm, its replacement was a radical restyle, with a double overhead camshaft motor. Introduced in 1979, the new machine, also known as the KZ, featured twin front discs, Comstar wheels, and an extra 10 bhp over the SOHC K model. Acquired by the previous vendor in 2007, in need of cosmetic attention and some re-commissioning, 'JMT 467W' was treated to new paintwork, courtesy of Dream Machine (invoice on file), and a mechanical overhaul in January 2015 by RTR Motorcycles costing £1253.34 (invoice on file). It was used occasionally during 2015 but, due to work pressures, it has not been used since. Purchased by the current vendor in 2021 at the Bonhams Summer Sale (Lot 802), recommissioning commenced and was running during 2022 where the carburettors were balanced, however a fault occurred shortly after where it was discovered the clutch plates had stuck together. The clutch was stripped and cleaned and put back on the motorcycle but it hasn't been tested since but the engine does turn over still. A list of what the vendor carried out during the recommissioning is detailed below;

• Petrol tank & seat rubbers replaced. Seat attachment points cleaned and repainted
• Body Side covers rubbers
• Starter clutch new roller kit fitted
• Air / oil filters & oil drain sump bolt & washer replaced
• 4x spark plugs replaced
• Battery replaced (trickle charger removed 28/01/2024 and negative connection disconnected)
• Carburettor split into two but not fully disassembled before cleaning in the ultrasonic bath, covers top and bottom removed
• Clutch cable, leaver & retaining pin replaced
• Clutch assembly disassembled, cleaned & inspected (plates & springs above specified dimensions in the manual). Reassembled with new lock washer, castle nut, spring retaining bolts, adjuster bolt, case oil seal & gasket.
• Clutch cover bolts
• Left hand crankcase cover gasket
• Accelerator cables replace
• Pipe throttle grip and both hand grips replace

Documentation comprises a current V5C, an old V5C, invoices, an expired MoT, and sundry papers.
Offered with key