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Forget the sanding method. Just use a "star" washer under the bolt head or nut. It'll cut down to the metal without any stray sanding scratches.

J.R.

I just installed a set of chrome shocks I bought from a guy on eBayfor my CB77. NO they don't look exactly like the stock shocks since they hava an exposed spring and only the top half had a chrome cover. But, they do fit and work well. They were intended for a cb450 and I had to remove a steel slee...

The tank needs to be removed to access the slides. Remove the cable by compressing the spring with your fingers and remove the cable through the slot. You'll see the keeper for the needle where the spring was. Use a pick tool or just a slight push up on the needle will dis-engage it. Adjust the need...

I'm checking old posts looking for information on petcocks for the 305 when I came across this one....... I saw the same thing on mine. I suspect it's due to water collecting and freezing in the Winter or just a vibration crack. Don't forget its unsupported brass just shaking in there like crazy. Th...

I've been away from 305s for a few years and as you might have seen on another post, I recently purchased a red '67 Superhawk for my small collection. I've noticed in several acticles here on this site that the CB72 refered to as a Superhawk. I seem to recall that the CB72 was called the "Hawk" whil...

Thanks for the fast responses and the excellent info.

So, is that entire seat reproduced or just the covers?

I'll try to roll her outside in the next few days and snap some photos.

J.R.

My first posting here as a new owner of a '67 CB77 and I'm hoping to get an answer to a seat question. The seat that came on my bike, rises up at the tank like a "Black Bomber 450" did. Additionally, it has a stainless trim peice along the bottom on the sides. I only recall Superhawk seats being fla...