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    VB52 carb pilot screw

    Thanks for that, I'll start from there.
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    VB52 carb pilot screw

    Hi all, I have a UK CB750KZ 1981 - it has VB52 carbs and I'd like to know how many turns out the pilot screws should be. Many thanks
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    Piston Rings

    When i rebuilt my CB750KZ last year i used new piston rings but i didnt deglaze the bores (yes i know!). Engine is out now and cylinders ready to hone. The question i have is even though the engine has only been run for a few minutes (no more than 5 mins) since the last rebuild will i need to...
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    Compressions

    Thanks for the input guys. I will check the clearances. Was sort of hoping not to have to take the engine out but if needs must. Best to do it properly.
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    Compressions

    Thanks for the info, will progress it from here. Will check clearances first, i did set them when i rebuilt the engine but they may have drifted i guess.
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    Compressions

    I've tested the compressions on my CB750KZ as its been difficult to start and I get 125-100-105-130. Putting a squirt of oil in the bores didnt make much difference but that maybe cos its been stored for a few months and i did put some oil in before storage. I did put new rings in when i rebuilt...
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