Honda CB750 Sandcast

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: kmb69 on October 25, 2015, 03:53:54 pm

Title: Early Hamamatsu Factory Pictures
Post by: kmb69 on October 25, 2015, 03:53:54 pm

I have seen several pictures of the early 1969 Hamamatsu Factory assembly line pictures some time back. But SOOC and Google searches are turning up essentially nothing.
Anybody know where they are? Have links?

TIA, Keith

Title: Re: Early Hamamatsu Factory Pictures
Post by: Steve Swan on October 25, 2015, 03:58:39 pm

yes, i saw them also, prob w/in past 6 mos.  can't remember where.....  if i do remember, will post.

Title: Re: Early Hamamatsu Factory Pictures
Post by: Sam on October 25, 2015, 05:22:41 pm

You mean these?

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/15448665738_42fcac42c3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/px9s6Q)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3933/15635632792_3f8f3b7581_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pPEGTJ)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15014037794_2564f952ab_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oSJSmA)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/15632120321_9eb9c6c16f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pPmGKT)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/15448672248_0d35d991b9_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/px9u35)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5607/15632121451_91b872e5fd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pPmH6n)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5613/15014041524_84bab58181_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oSJTsU)

Title: Re: Early Hamamatsu Factory Pictures
Post by: Steve Swan on October 25, 2015, 06:19:52 pm

Thanks for sharing !   What is literature source ? 

Title: Re: Early Hamamatsu Factory Pictures
Post by: kp on October 25, 2015, 06:46:42 pm

Quote from: Steve Swan on October 25, 2015, 06:19:52 pm

Thanks for sharing !   What is literature source ? 

A Japanese publication called Honda Dream CB750 Four. Gives a lot of information about the bikes and from a sandcast perspective identifies a number of the differences with early bikes. Is written in Japanese is the only problem. Would love to have a translated copy. Many of the things in the 88 Distinctions are listed but there are many that are not. The early cross hatched cam cover seen on Mark's bike is shown

Title: Re: Early Hamamatsu Factory Pictures
Post by: kmb69 on October 25, 2015, 07:32:23 pm

Thank you Ujeni.

I have that book. Must have been where I saw them. Could have sworn they were online.

Thanks again.

Title: Re: Early Hamamatsu Factory Pictures
Post by: Sam on October 25, 2015, 08:15:20 pm

Is this the book you are talking about?

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5783/22488944531_099848387d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AggHGX)

I have not been able to find these photos in this book. I received the photos from a fellow sandcast restorer. I don't know the original source.

Title: Re: Early Hamamatsu Factory Pictures
Post by: kp on October 25, 2015, 08:25:09 pm

Sorry I just checked and it's not that publication I quoted.  I must have another one here which has these pictures in it. Tom Courtney had already posted these pictures some time back.
http://cb750sandcastonly.com/smf_forum/index.php/topic,1354.msg9479.html#msg9479 (http://cb750sandcastonly.com/smf_forum/index.php/topic,1354.msg9479.html#msg9479)

Title: Re: Early Hamamatsu Factory Pictures
Post by: kp on October 26, 2015, 03:41:27 am

Thanks Ujeni. This is a great book if people can source a copy as it shows many of the early Sandcast part differences albeit being described in Japanese. The photographs throughout the book are a great reference as well. The book can probably be had by trolling on Yahoo Auctions Japan and purchased via a bidding agent. There is also a great reference section on repop parts for Honda and Kawasaki. I'm not sure why they devoted a large section to Kawasaki parts. ??? Just getting advertising revenue I suppose.

Title: Re: Early Hamamatsu Factory Pictures
Post by: Sam on October 27, 2015, 11:49:10 am

I must admit, I hadn't looked at this book in a long time...what a fun "read"!

For those of you who don't have a copy, consider buying one...even if you don't read Japanese. The pictures alone are really great.

Here's an ebay auction with some example pages:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOOK-Honda-CB750Four-real-motorcycle-vol-3-Japan-CB-CB750-four-Yoshimura-Dream-/231507528232?hash=item35e6ec8a28:g:kMEAAOxyRhBSsy4w&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOOK-Honda-CB750Four-real-motorcycle-vol-3-Japan-CB-CB750-four-Yoshimura-Dream-/231507528232?hash=item35e6ec8a28:g:kMEAAOxyRhBSsy4w&vxp=mtr)

There is a BIN auction for the same book much cheaper here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-DREAM-CB750-FOUR-Japanese-illustrated-book-/301763927703?hash=item4642881e97:g:GdEAAOSw-W5Usu9g (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-DREAM-CB750-FOUR-Japanese-illustrated-book-/301763927703?hash=item4642881e97:g:GdEAAOSw-W5Usu9g)

Title: Re: Early Hamamatsu Factory Pictures
Post by: tomcourtney on November 02, 2015, 07:55:56 pm

I Posted them up sometime back I have the originals from an old Japanese publication
http://cb750sandcastonly.com/smf_forum/index.php/topic,1354.msg9479.html#msg9479 (http://cb750sandcastonly.com/smf_forum/index.php/topic,1354.msg9479.html#msg9479)

Title: Re: Early Hamamatsu Factory Pictures
Post by: Garry32 on November 03, 2015, 08:10:00 am

Thanks Ujeni for Ebay listing link,I bought the book and wow it is full of some very nice genuine photos and info. Pity they only did there own version in Japanese.The seller also enclosed a brand new repro 1969 owners handbook.If anyone else is looking for a good deal he as more on his website.I ordered the book on the 27th and it was on my doorstep today.Very quick.
301763927703 Ebay item number.
Garry :)