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Honda CB750K7 Project (Gas Tank Question)
« on: March 25, 2014, 06:12:43 AM »
Hey guys,

I'm new to the forum, and I just have a few questions concerning tank options on a 1977 CB750K. I am looking to switch the tank to one without the locking fuel cap door, and I found a nice tank from an 1974 CB500 Four, and I am wondering how I would have to modify it to get it to fit. I know it might be shorter, but I am more curious about if it will use the same rubber mount on the back and if the front mounts will be the same. (I believe the Cb750 is U shaped mounts on the front?) Anyway, thanks for any info, and if this tank won't fit any suggestions for ones that do would be awesome.

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Re: Honda CB750K7 Project (Gas Tank Question)
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2014, 07:40:05 AM »
Not sure as to what you need to do to fit a 500 or 550 tank to a 750. The backbone on the 500 is narrower but deeper/higher into the tank. You will likely need to modify the rear mount point and maybe the front too.

You'd be much better off using a 69-76 750 tank. The tank will mount up with no mods to the mounting points.

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Re: Honda CB750K7 Project (Gas Tank Question)
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2014, 10:40:37 AM »
Awesome thanks for the reply. The 500 tank was just a good deal, but I'm just going to a 750 tank.
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