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Offline EF-Jordan

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Might be buying a bike with 49k miles. What should I check out on it?
« on: April 05, 2014, 05:14:35 PM »
I've never owned a cb750a so I'm new to them. Are there any problems these bikes tend to have I should check out especially with that many miles? Thanks ahead of time.
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Offline raymond10078

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Re: Might be buying a bike with 49k miles. What should I check out on it?
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2014, 05:42:11 PM »
I'd be concerned about the clutches.  Listen for engine RPMs as you get on the gas - just like a slipping clutch on a non-auto bike.

Unlike a non-auto bike, you have to split the engine cases to replace the clutches (i.e., major engine surgery).
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1978 CB750A (upgrading very, very slowly)

Past bikes - Honda: SL350, CX650C, CB900C, CB1000C, CM450A; Kawasaki: several 1972 750 H2's; Suzuki: TC90J.

Bikes I want: CX650ED, a mid-sized japanese V-twin with ABS.
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