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    Cylinder head identification?

    Damn, thought they would be interchangeable. What sort of modifications? Could I at least use the valves for my K model head or are the guides different also? Thanks for the help
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    Cylinder head identification?

    So I bought a head at a swap meet a couple of weeks ago. I asked what year the motor was and it the head alone was for sale. Yes, it is, off a 1978 - perfect! Or so I thought After knocking a valve out to see if the head is in better shape than the one I have I found the valve does NOT fit down...
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    1978 CB750K tires?

    need to buy new tires this spring for safety inspection what is the largest tire that will fit under the stock fender? was thinking of a 4" x 19"? anyone squeeze one in? I know different manufacturers tires will fit fit differently....
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    Connecting rod differences?

    I need to change one connecting rod due to it being bent. I see lots for sale on eBay but I am wondering if there are differences between models - ie. F, K and A models? my K model connecting rod has S82 stamped on the side and S 51 on the lower half and a 2 printed across the two halves. I...
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    1978 valve cover questions

    1. Are all the 70’s CB750 valve covers the interchangeable? 2. There is a tiny circular hole to the breather port in the centre for pressure release tube back to air filter - correct? The cover I have has a broken section of the wall allowing oil into that are also - about 1/4” by 1” - I...
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    Twisted connecting rod? Gasket residue removal?

    Crank and other rods looks good. Just have to undo the bottom main bolts holding the engine halves together and separate (no gasket sealant used) and lift crank out again to undo the one connecting rod and then reassemble…
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    Twisted connecting rod? Gasket residue removal?

    Does this connecting rod look twisted?! This motor has been full of surprises what with an extra valve adjuster but and bolt just floating around inside causing a valve to bend and break and punching a large hole in the piston! Now we are putting it back together the notice the connecting rod...
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    Seat interchangeability

    bump I am curious also! I know the hinges are on the opposite side but perhaps they can be swapped? or can the cover and foam be pulled from an older pan and reinstalled easily over the 78 pan?
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    78 engine disassembly - bottom bolt?

    Having trouble with one bolt on the bottom of the motor - see pic It has come undone enough to make the washer loose but now won’t budge either direction?! I don’t want to strip it either way Should it just remove like any other bolt? Cannot see it having something inside the motor holding in...
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    What is this part under the crankshaft nut called? Part number? Where to get ine?

    Anyone recognize the markings on these parts in my oil pan? 😱😭🎳💀
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    What is this part under the crankshaft nut called? Part number? Where to get ine?

    thanks! got the motor out now and the valve cover off but cannot get the head off yes, valve dropped! the exhaust valve stem on #3 is broken at the seal not looking forward to seeing what the top of the piston looks like as I found larger chunks of metal in the oil pan... and I found an extra...
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    What is this part under the crankshaft nut called? Part number? Where to get ine?

    Taking the timing cover off I discovered this 23mm nut with a 10mm nut inside it holding a metal plate to the crankshaft and it looks stripped… Looked at a parts fische but couldn’t find the part number - is is easy enough to replace? Also found an alarming amount of metal in the #3 carb...
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    1978 cb750 K vs F carbs?

    So I bought 2 cb750s a couple weeks ago - one K and one F models Just realized the F model is missing the float bowls and air box! Are K and F carbs the same for 1978? If not are the float bowls at least? Any other years for the 1978? (Possibly the 1977?) Anyone have float bowls for sale? Air...
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    1978 cb750 K vs F carbs?

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    Insurance app. declined: Bike is 750hp.

    Interesting! I use Haggerty for my 66 Ford Cortina GT but here in Cananda they say they don’t do motorcycle insurance - wonder why the difference?!
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