sb750
CB750 Member
So I recently acquired a beautiful 1978 cb750 f and I have been giving it the once over doing all my maintenance stuff so I can know where I stand with what has and hasn't been done in awhile.
My chain seemed really loose so I tightened per the manual but had to tighten it into the "replace chain" marking on the bike to get it to an acceptable amount of play.
Here is where I'm stuck.
How do I know what chain I need to buy to replace it? I tried doing some research and I keep seeing things about converting from 630 to a 530, but have no clue how you tell which I have set up on my bike since I dont know if the po maybe already switched things up.
The rear sprocket looks ok, I can't see the front sprocket. I read somewhere it's a good idea to always replace the chain and sprockets at the same time. Is this true? If so then I also need to know what sprockets I should be using as well. Also, what is the best way to get at the front sprocket if I do need to change it?
So put simply
What chain?
Do I need new sprockets?
What sprockets are best?
What teeth ratio do most guys use?
Thanks so much for all the wisdom on this forum! It's great to have somewhere to go and get an answer from people who know their stuff
My chain seemed really loose so I tightened per the manual but had to tighten it into the "replace chain" marking on the bike to get it to an acceptable amount of play.
Here is where I'm stuck.
How do I know what chain I need to buy to replace it? I tried doing some research and I keep seeing things about converting from 630 to a 530, but have no clue how you tell which I have set up on my bike since I dont know if the po maybe already switched things up.
The rear sprocket looks ok, I can't see the front sprocket. I read somewhere it's a good idea to always replace the chain and sprockets at the same time. Is this true? If so then I also need to know what sprockets I should be using as well. Also, what is the best way to get at the front sprocket if I do need to change it?
So put simply
What chain?
Do I need new sprockets?
What sprockets are best?
What teeth ratio do most guys use?
Thanks so much for all the wisdom on this forum! It's great to have somewhere to go and get an answer from people who know their stuff