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Offline Rick S

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New to the SOHC 750
« on: July 20, 2020, 03:03:03 PM »
Yep been riding since 1968 and only my second 750.   Just bought a 3100 mile 750 home for a project.   Will go back to OEM specs.   Has not run since 85, but stored inside. It is very good condition and everything is there.   Put a jump Box on it and it power up And starter spun it over.    Don’t think it has spark.  The clutch switch wire is cut.   Anyway ready to get going on this.   I have looked a spares prices and they are a heck of a lot cheaper than my recent CBX project
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: New to the SOHC 750
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2020, 03:09:18 PM »
First off, welcome!  Looks like a nice find.  Is the battery good?  These bikes need a good one for spark.
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Re: New to the SOHC 750
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2020, 03:09:58 PM »
K3?
Are there any links to the CBX project?
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Re: New to the SOHC 750
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2020, 03:10:43 PM »
Check resistance st the plug caps, they go bad, easy to fix.
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Offline Rick S

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Re: New to the SOHC 750
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2020, 06:22:32 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on July 20, 2020, 03:09:18 PM
First off, welcome!  Looks like a nice find.  Is the battery good?  These bikes need a good one for spark.

No battery, used a jump box.    It spins and has compression.  Now to start waking it up.
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Re: New to the SOHC 750
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2020, 06:25:23 PM »
Quote from: MauiK3 on July 20, 2020, 03:09:58 PM
K3?
Are there any links to the CBX project?

No link but a photo of the 79
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Re: New to the SOHC 750
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2020, 06:35:51 PM »
   Welcome to the forum Rick.Looks like a great find. Is it a 73 or 74 ? Sure it has an interesting story you will have to fill us in sometime. I'm guessing you are the second or maybe third owner. Carb check and clean,gas tank clean,give it a little tune-up with fresh plugs and oil,maybe break the clutch loose if needed, go through the front brake and your probably good to go for a first start-up. Sure you know the drill after doing that pretty CBX.  Its always fun working on the good stuff !   Eric
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Re: New to the SOHC 750
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2020, 06:21:01 AM »
Quote from: Rick S on July 20, 2020, 06:25:23 PM
Quote from: MauiK3 on July 20, 2020, 03:09:58 PM
K3?
Are there any links to the CBX project?

No link but a photo of the 79

Gorgeous CBX!
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Re: New to the SOHC 750
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2020, 08:28:07 AM »
I notice the main ground wire is loose. How is the wire/frame connection? Could be corrosion there.
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Re: New to the SOHC 750
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2020, 11:02:32 AM »
I’m not sure that’s where the ground should mount to.   I’m going to do some homework before screwing with anything.    I have done some cars but I rather do a cycle as I don’t have to lean over it or crawl under it.   

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