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Offline Jdimm14

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1972 cb750 k2 big bore 836
« on: August 24, 2017, 09:02:04 am »
This is my first 750 build and i am wanting to go with the big bore 836 kit for it. What i need to know and i am hoping someone in here can help me is....what all inside the motor and as far as the carbs go will need to be changed? I am not building a drag bike by any means. But i have owned a couple different 750 and after so long they get slow. Im buolding this bike from the ground up and want to do it right. I do not want to have to tear it all apart in a year because its not fast enough anymore. Any help would be greatly appreciated thank you.

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Re: 1972 cb750 k2 big bore 836
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2017, 12:53:10 pm »
You can change alot but don't really need to change anything at 836. Think I'd do cam chain and primary chains minimum. Cylinder studs will help keep it from leaking down the road. Cam always helps. The rest depends on the current condition.
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Re: 1972 cb750 k2 big bore 836
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2017, 11:08:54 pm »
Add small cam for extra performance and to bleed off some low RPM cylinder pressure. If you aren't going to really flog it, the 72 stock rods should be OK. 

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Re: 1972 cb750 k2 big bore 836
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2017, 03:41:14 am »
Ported head + cam. Or just a valve/seat job and check guides. Pro's here as APE and Mike Rieck can help you to fulfill the need and dreams ;)
Open cases and restore worn parts such as all 3 chains with their tensioners. Check bearings.
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Clutch can be replaced with engine in bike removing the cover and clutch cable only.
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Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
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CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
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K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
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Re: 1972 cb750 k2 big bore 836
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2017, 04:26:11 am »
"I do not want to have to tear it all apart in a year because its not fast enough anymore."

If that's the case mate, you need to go all out. Big bore kit, heavy duty rods, lightened and balanced crank, ported head, big valves, big cam, slotted cam sprocket, heavy duty cam chain/primary chains/tensioners, back cut gears, heavy duty clutch and springs, heavy duty oil pump,APE studs top and bottom to hold it all together,  electronic ignition and coils, CR or Mikuni carbs, and a free flowing exhaust system. An oil cooler is a good idea, but that's a personal choice. Add polished/stainless fasteners, braided hoses and any additional bling, as necessary.

Of course it'll still handle and stop like a CB750 so think about having the frame braced, better forks, brakes, brake lines  and rear suspension, wider rims and tyres, (18" dia front and rear alloy rims with heavy duty stainless spokes for added stiffness is a good compromise, or mag wheels if you want to run tubeless) new heavy duty chain and new sprockets, maybe a fairing to keep the wind off your chest at warp speed? Rear set footpegs and lower bars will help with cornering at the much higher speeds your bike will now be capable of. A steering damper is a handy thing just in case you quicken your steering geometry with the addition of a modern set of triple trees or shorter forks.

If you did the majority of assembly yourself you could probably do all of the above for around $10k, and (depending on spec) around 100 BHP would be achievable. Or you could just enjoy your CB750 as is for trouble free cruising, and buy a 10 year old sports bike with more BHP, better handling and braking than a CB750 the $10K worth of mods, for around $2K. Just depends on how much you want to spend, and what you want to achieve. Cheers, Terry. ;D   

 
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