zzaacchh
CB750 Member
I have inherited a '78 CB750K, and have just completed a bunch of work to get the bike to the point where it *starts*, which is encouraging. But, several of the carbs are leaking through the overflow tubes. I've taken the carbs apart a four or five times, cleaned them as best as I could, but the darn things are still leaking. I've replaced the needle valves with some replacements that i picked up on ebay. When I put them back on the bike though, they still leak. Maddeningly, though, it's different carbs that are leaking now
I love the idea of being able to keep this bike in tune myself, but I'm starting to wonder/worry that I just don't have the surgical skills to complete this job. I'm an electrical engineer, with lots of experience building and fixing things generally, but don't have much experience with engine maintenance. I can't decide whether I should (A) Sending the carbs to one of the shops on the internet that specializes in carb repair (which sounds like a $400 job) or (B) take the whole bike to a motorcycle shop 40 minutes away (which sounds like a $1000 job). Or (C), just keep trying and trying myself.
Looking for wisdom here. Anyone have guidance on whether I should pursue path A, B, or C? I greatly appreciate your help!
I love the idea of being able to keep this bike in tune myself, but I'm starting to wonder/worry that I just don't have the surgical skills to complete this job. I'm an electrical engineer, with lots of experience building and fixing things generally, but don't have much experience with engine maintenance. I can't decide whether I should (A) Sending the carbs to one of the shops on the internet that specializes in carb repair (which sounds like a $400 job) or (B) take the whole bike to a motorcycle shop 40 minutes away (which sounds like a $1000 job). Or (C), just keep trying and trying myself.
Looking for wisdom here. Anyone have guidance on whether I should pursue path A, B, or C? I greatly appreciate your help!