Lone Vagabond
CB750 Member
Hey Guys,
Picked up a '76 CB750 few weeks back. Got it for $100. It happens to be in the amazing basket case state that I seem to attract.
Pros-
Cons
The first hurdle I need to clear is the wiring. Is there perhaps someplace I can find a listing of the wiring gages for a custom harness? I've done some searching but can't seem to find anything. I have the Clymer book but can't find any specs on wiring other than diagrams. Do you think I could adopt a wiring list and diagram from here? http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5934
Second is a clutch that doesn't seem to fully disengage. I can hold the bike in place with the clutch pulled in while kicking it over but it wants to move. If I want to simply pull the clutch in and roll the bike there is enough clutch catching to drag the rear wheel. I've played with the cable and the clutch adjustment screw and at a certain point the clutch pops. I'll have to upload a video for you all to watch in the next few days.
Ordered the Clymer book, cables, carbs, and coils. I did the noob thing and didn't sit down with the bike before ordering things and I already had coils.
This bike is now basket case number two for me. I've got a XS400 with a good thread over at XS400.com
here's the linky http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8885
so there you can learn more about me but on to the pictures now.
I'll have a few more photos in the next day or two. But just so you all know I've got just a few weeks left of school so I'll be scarce till mid-december.
Picked up a '76 CB750 few weeks back. Got it for $100. It happens to be in the amazing basket case state that I seem to attract.
Pros-
- free motor
- good battery
- good wheels and tires
Cons
- Bad title
- electrical fire
- no carbs
- cables needed
- sticky clutch
- single brake, needs rebuild too
The first hurdle I need to clear is the wiring. Is there perhaps someplace I can find a listing of the wiring gages for a custom harness? I've done some searching but can't seem to find anything. I have the Clymer book but can't find any specs on wiring other than diagrams. Do you think I could adopt a wiring list and diagram from here? http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5934
Second is a clutch that doesn't seem to fully disengage. I can hold the bike in place with the clutch pulled in while kicking it over but it wants to move. If I want to simply pull the clutch in and roll the bike there is enough clutch catching to drag the rear wheel. I've played with the cable and the clutch adjustment screw and at a certain point the clutch pops. I'll have to upload a video for you all to watch in the next few days.
Ordered the Clymer book, cables, carbs, and coils. I did the noob thing and didn't sit down with the bike before ordering things and I already had coils.
This bike is now basket case number two for me. I've got a XS400 with a good thread over at XS400.com
here's the linky http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8885
so there you can learn more about me but on to the pictures now.
I'll have a few more photos in the next day or two. But just so you all know I've got just a few weeks left of school so I'll be scarce till mid-december.
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