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When I first bought my 1965 as a basket case and finally got it running, my clutch slipped too. I bought a new set of discs and installed them and that solved the problem. Suggest you try that--discs are pretty cheap for a set.

Another systematic weakness is the charging system...output is marginal, and if you have bad electrical connections or an old rectifier you'll likely experience a dead battery as one of your first problems. Check the output of your charging system against specs and find out whether it's performing u...

No worries; main jets are still readily available, possibly from your local Honda dealer. If not, you can order them from www.westernhillshonda.net. (By the way, you should be able to remove the main jets without pulling the carbs off. Just remove the bowls and use a short screwdriver to unscrew the...

You'll probably need different main jets and needle jet settings at 5000 ft than you would at sea level. But since you say the needle jet clips are in the top notch, previous owner may already have properly adjusted for altitude (at sea level, correct position is 3rd from top if I remember). Best wa...

Sounds pretty posh. Thanks for the skinny on the Asian seats.

Thanks for the tip. Some eBay sellers from Singapore and Thailand have new seats listed for around $50 plus $85 shipping, so I could go that route for a grand total of $135. Anyone tried one of those Singapore/Thailand seats?

Looking for good used CB77 seat w/no tears, no cracks in pan, chrome strip, and good Honda lettering. Anyone?