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    Compression check

    Hey Guys, Did a cold compression check on my 77 last night. The bike has been sitting for approx 3 years. Numbers for the cylinders were Cyl 1 -127 Cyl 2- 126 Cyl 3 -125 Cyl 4- 126 Im pretty happy with those numbers and expect them to go up after a couple riding sessions. Question I have...
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    New member saying Hi

    Hey All, new member here just wanting to introduce myself. I recently bought my dream bike, a 1977 CB750K. Just looking to learn everything and anything i can from the members here. Thanks!
  3. K

    CBX750 Project - CBX820RR

    Hello, My Name is Kristian from the UK. I picked up a CBX750 back in October 2020 and now have a full on project on my hands! Plan is to build a 80's "GP Bike" with some modern touches... Anyway, enough with the writing. Here are some pictures... So far the current spec list is: CBX750F...
  4. Luis Etchenique

    '79 CB750F super sport / DOHC -- replacement rear brake master cylinder

    hello CB750 friends - in the proces of resto-modifying ( into a race replica ) my CB750F s/s, like most of the bike ... the rear brake's master cylinder is completely gone -- I had to cut it off from the footpeg brackets, since it was welded by years of galvanic corrosion so my question is...
  5. Sellner91

    First bike problems, Please Help!

    Hey guys, i recently bought a 1982 cb750k and have been getting it ready for this season. i have been experiencing a few issues that i don't know what could be causing them. the first issue I'm having is that when I'm heating up the bike the idle starts to run away and get up to around 4k rpm if...
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    Help, Advice, direction appreciated

    I have a 76 750hondamatic frame- a 74 750 sohc engine, and I am beginning to part search and try to get a build plan. I know i want a cafe style bike, clips ons and moto gadget controls and a cbr1000 fork swap, however i have to get it going before i worry about the cosmetics. So with that...
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    Reg/rec, LifePO4 problems

    Hi guys! Pretty new on this forum! I have a couple of questions regarding the charging system/regulator/LIFEPO4 battery. - I am currently building a CB750 K(z) 1979 with an M-unit and all LED lights https://ibb.co/K9nMMqr I bought a Ultrabatt Multimighty 12200M+ 150CCA and connected this in...
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    1984 nighthawk 650 4-1 exhaust options?

    not alot of aftermarket exhaust options for the nighthawk dohc 650 ive done some research but some say its the same as the cb500 exhaust and some say the cb750 exhaust will fit will all DOHC models fit? Looking for a 4-1 exhaust
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    Gas Tank Swap

    Hello all New to this group and thanks for having me. I am sure this question has been asked before but here goes. I have a 1981 CB750C DOHC project and I am not in love with the stock tank. I like the CB750K and CB750F tanks but I am not sure the fitment will work. Does anyone know what my...
  10. N

    New member- Carb work 1981 cb750 dohc Cafe racer

    Hey all new member here. Not too long ago I bought a cb750 that had already been converted to a cafe racer. It currently has pods and a 4into1 exhaust straight piped. It was running good for awhile but quickly notices it was running pretty rich and has trouble cold starting when the temp is low...
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    What Tires are compatible?

    I am new to vintage CB's and I have a question regarding tire compatibility. I have a 1979 Honda CB750k The manual lists the tire sizes as the following: Front Tire--3.50H19 Rear Tire--4.25H18 I would like to mount a pair of Shinko 270 tires. The closest sizes that the Shinko 270 tire...
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    Cafe racer build - where do you put your horn...?

    Doing a cafe build on a ‘80 CB750. It’s still in about as many individual parts as it can possibly be, but I want to figure out horn placement before I have it powder coated in case I need to weld a bracket. I’m thinking of hiding my horn underneath the tank near the coils, but it’s kinda...
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    Nuts/bolts kit?

    Does anyone know of any complete kits for new nuts, bolts, and washers? I'm specifically looking for a 1980 CB750F. I've found some kits for specific assemblies (like these https://alloyboltz.com/product/honda-1979-82-cb750-dohc-polished-allen-engine-kit/), but pretty much all of my nuts and...
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    Fabricated/DIY removable rear cowl?

    Hi, I'm starting a cafe build on a 1980 CB750F and working on my bill of materials to get everything ordered. I planned on making a 2-up seat and using/building a removable rear cowl when my wife isn't riding. There seem to be several available on e-bay, but given the frame is a little more...
  15. Luis Etchenique

    '79 CB750F SS -- 4 into 2 exhaust fabrication

    The process of restoring/modifying a CB750F SS which I have recently acquired includes --among many other things-- includes the fabrication of an exhaust system; I was wondering if anyone in the group has done this in the past -- and what the experience was ( or is ... ) like. The easy route...
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    Charging Issue 1982 Honda CB900F Super Sport

    Hi I’ve got a 1982 Honda CB900F Super Sport a that is having charging issues (I also plan to switch to an antigravity lithium ion battery but currently I am still using a New Lead Acid Battery in the Bike) Currently at idle it only puts out 11.7-11.8Volts DC & @5000 just barley hits 13.1-13.5...
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    Carbs spitting fuel out of intake. Help?

    Title basically says it all; I've been rebuilding my 1978 CB750A for the past three months, and I think it's finally in a shape to run. I rebuilt the carbs with the carb rebuild kits, and cleaned everything, and replaced all screws. I put it in, hopeful it would start, and as it was cranking...
  18. W

    1979 CB750 noob. Fender. They gave me the parts but didn't give me the bolts

    Hi, all. I'm coming to you as an ignorant noob, hat in hand, with my first motorcycle and a ton of capacity for learning (aka, I don't know anything). I bought my 750 from an old coworker who told me it was a 1989. I'm not mad about that (it's very cheap and it runs) but it did lead to a few...
  19. Y

    Jetting for 1976 CB750 K6 with PODS

    I apologize as I'm sure this has been asked before but I was unable to find it with the search bar. I have my carbs pulled apart (along with the rest of my bike) and want to put the correct sized jets in while it's easy. Any ideas on what jet sizes I should use? I have independent pod filters...
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    what tires can i stuff under this thing?

    looking to order tires to get the frame rolling after paint. sizes on it currently are 100/90/19 f and 130/80/18 rear. disc brake rear if it affects fitment. looking for a beefy look but im aware the rear may stay where they are at since it looks like any bigger and it will rub. thanks for any tips
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    new to the forum, looking for some advise\answers about a 1979 cb750

    afternoon, new to the old school bikes but not to riding. always wanted an old cafe setup so, in short i bought a 1979 cb 750 super sport and am looking to build it as a cafe racer. had to buy a motor for it though. the carb was left open and got water into the engine. valves locked up with rust...
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    build done 97%, honda cafe racer 1981 DOHC, crazy look

    just painted the wheel, frame, tank waiting for the seat to be done and I order my tire 2 days ago , after my build will be complet link for the build http://www.cb750.com/threads/5468-new-member-and-owner-honda-cb750-82 lot of time, research and money but overall I more than happy of the...
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    1979 CB750K Engine Misfire Quest

    Greetings, I've just purchased a CB750 with 16k miles. Previous owner chopped it up quite a bit, but I'm going to try to get her running right. So, What's Going On? Well, when I bought this bike, it sounded fine, all headers were blazing hot, and we hauled it back. The gave me a baffler to put...
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    Center Stand

    Hey everyone, I recently purchased a 1980 CB750 cafe racer project and I want to put it on a center stand. While it was at the shop for getting the carbs tuned, I ordered a complete center stand assembly for him to install. When I checked in, he has some pretty interesting news. The bottom of...
  25. N

    Battery Choice

    Hi guys, I'm trying to decide upon a battery for my CB750 DOHC project. The following is a comparison of the options I've come up with. I know the Shorai is a "safe bet" - I see loads of people using these. Just wondering what your thoughts were on the LTM14BL or YTX14AH-FP units. They're...
  26. S

    1982 F2C brake rotor upgrades

    So I'm looking to do a few upgrades to the brakes on my F2C. The current rotors have seen better days (as you would expect for an 30+ year old chunk of metal) and rather than just opting for some OEM replacements that will also be used, i was wondering - does anyone have any...
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    Sanding the head?

    Getting ready to put the engine of an 82 SC back together and I want to bring the head surface to a good finish. There is for sure some surface rust from the original gasket left over onto the aluminum. what would be the best way to get this cleaned up nice? I plan on using gaskets from here...
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    Stiff clutch??

    hello guys new member here. I have a 1981 CB750 Custom Cafe Racer Last year the clutch was slipping hard so i knew it was going to need a clutch soon. while moving around in the garage i pressed the clutch and heard a snap!! thinking what ever probably the cable snapped or stretched. than there...
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    Yet another newbie

    Greetings all; I just joined today, have been going over the forums for a bit as I start in on my '82 750F build. It was a $300 Craigslist special, with all that implies. I'll be doing a complete teardown and rebuild over the next year or so. When I'm done it will have all the stock bodywork...
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