Topic: Hello from NJ

[bsporty]

Hi everyone! After lots of overtime I finally saved up enough money for a bike.Ive been in love with the CB750 for quite a few years now and I got very lucky.I found a '78 mostly all original CB750 SS.Im new to these bikes so please forgive me if I don't know the lingo or use the wrong words.I had a '00 Sportster for 10 years, and a '07CBR600RR for only 3 years.... I lost my job and had to sell them as I was laid off for way too long.I finally started working again at a great new shop.
So...Im a little to short for my bike :-/
Im 5'4 and Im wondering what others my height have done to get better footing?
I did order some 11.5" shocks...though Im not really looking for a lowered look.
I am obsessed with Cafe racers and did my best to turn my sportster into that style but it just never felt right.I wanted to cafe a cb but this bike is so beautiful I don't think I really want to go crazy.
I would like to change the exhaust but have to do some research to fine the right one.If I do change out my exhaust will I have to get the carbs re jetted or are they usually ok?
I dont know much about these bikes so Im here to learn as I know the people who own them are the best people to get knowledge from!

[bsporty]

[78 k550]

Welcome,
Very nice looking  bike.

Paul

[70CB750]

Welcome!

As far as the exhaust, unless you go to open pipe, you should be fine changing it out. Airbox to pods is the mod (not recommended though) that typically requires rejetting.

I have lowering blocks for rear shocks you can have for shipping cost.