If you read my introduction, you’ll know I’m fairly familiar with Z1 900s and KZ900/1000s. I sold off my remaining Zs to purchase a modern bike, a Yamaha Tracer900.
I’m retired and was getting a bit bored so I was looking for a project that hopefully wouldn’t cost too much money. I found a ‘77 CB750 that needed revival and new home.
I live in BC but this is an American bike with 23,000 miles on the clock. It’s a pretty complete bike. Not running when I got it, the carbs were stuck solid. The side covers are broken (one in several pieces) but possibly repairable. Needs a seat cover. Does anyone know the difference between a ‘77 and ‘78 seat? I can only find aftermarket covers for a ‘78, although the bike came with a couple of other seats, a king/queen and slower style stepped seat. Needs all of the usual stuff, tires, chain/sprockets, brakes, paint, etc, etc, etc. Everything electrical works except the horn.
I took the carbs off, ultrasonic cleaned them, reassembled and installed them. They're quite stiff though, so perhaps I've done something wrong.
Numbers 1 and 4 carb needles weren't seating and gas poured out of the overflow tubes. Managed to get them working without removing the carbs from the bike.
Took the battery out of the Yamaha. After a few tries it fired briefly. Ran the battery flat trying to start it again.
Batteries are getting expensive. $113 at Edmonds Battery. Not in stock until Wednesday.
I'll charge the Yamaha battery and try again later.
