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Hi all, after a couple of years searching for parts and rebuilding, I've finally have got my 1965 CB72 bike as I like her. She is far from original, not in show room condition, VERY loud but she rides like in my fantasies! Thanks to LM for the oil pump and thanks to the whole forum for tips and advi...

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I've received the OEM gasket today and installed right away. No more light between the gasket and cylinder / head. No more oil leakage where it used to leak (cranking on the starter motor). All in perfect condition. Hope to install the engine as soon as possible. Thanks for your help and thanks for ...

Thanks for the replies. For the checklist: Did you use the correct O-rings ? yes, I did. To be sure, I've ordered new ones, as these came with the kit. Are the sleeves pressed deep enough ? yes, they are flat with the surface. How flat are the cylinder and head ? Checked with a steel ruler, they are...

After a seizure a couple of years ago, I’ve rebuild my CB72 engine during the winter with new sleeves and pistons. In the spring, I mounted the engine in the frame. To be sure that my partly new engine gets the needed oil, I cranked the engine on the starter motor without the spark plugs. Well, the ...

Found this on the web; like to share it with you all [not mine, only hosted - 3,5 Mb].
http://www.robbie.herber.com/cb72/Honda ... %20Kit.pdf