When did the oil tank move to the engine

[CSPark901]

So i am going to show a lot of ignorance in writing this, but I need some help. I am trying to build a scrambler out of a Honda CB750. I want a kick start and i want the one with the oil tank in the engine, not on the right side below the seat. I cant make heads or tales on what year or model i need. I keep searching and I am not finding an definitive answers. This is my end goal except i want spokes not mags. Any help would be wonderful.

 

[tommycarl]

Looks like you want a DOHC starting in '79... just guessing.

 

[CSPark901]

So I have now done even more searching and I agree I need the 79 or after model with the DOHC and from what I'm finding, now of those had a kickstar. Is that right?

 

[tommycarl]

I was just about to edit my post to say that I don't think you'll get a kickstart engine... but you beat me to it. I think I told you correctly, but I could be wrong. (Just don't get your hopes up too high.)

 

[dirtdigger]

Only the sohc 750 motor was dry sump with the tank. They ended with the 1978 year. The dohc started in 79 but never had a kick start. The kickstart died with the sohc. You can have one or the other oil in motor or kickstart. Neither of these motors would make a good motor for a scrambler unless all you are looking for is the look, if you are looking for functionality then you need to start with a completely different bike platform.

 

[CSPark901]

Only the sohc 750 motor was dry sump with the tank. They ended with the 1978 year. The dohc started in 79 but never had a kick start. The kickstart died with the sohc. You can have one or the other oil in motor or kickstart. Neither of these motors would make a good motor for a scrambler unless all you are looking for is the look, if you are looking for functionality then you need to start with a completely different bike platform.

I am really going for the look. I live in the city and would just have it for fun rides around town. Thanks for all the input on this. I think i am going to have to give up the dream of the kickstart.

Is there a better bike out there you would recommend?

 

[Staubig]

I am really going for the look. I live in the city and would just have it for fun rides around town. Thanks for all the input on this. I think i am going to have to give up the dream of the kickstart.

Is there a better bike out there you would recommend?

A bike better than the CB750? Never heard of any

 

[CSPark901]

Haha thats a good answer and i will stick to it.