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Offline Darrell

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'78 CB750F - Removing Screws
« on: October 21, 2005, 07:24:38 AM »
I'm finally starting to dig in and replace my chain, and I'd like to take a look at the front sproket to see if it needs replacing. I'm woundering, though, how to get at it? I'm guessing I have to take out those huge phillip head screws on the left side by the tranny, but then I'm woundering how I get those out. As soon as I try anything, the screw starts stripping. Any ideas?

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Re: '78 CB750F - Removing Screws
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2005, 07:26:46 AM »
You need an impact driver.
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Re: '78 CB750F - Removing Screws
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2005, 07:31:29 AM »
Quote from: gordon on October 21, 2005, 07:26:46 AM
You need an impact driver.
I agree.  It's the one tool that you are really going to need when working on that bike.
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Re: '78 CB750F - Removing Screws
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2005, 07:35:46 AM »
I tried my Dewalt impact driver on it and it just stripped it faster. My buddy was telling me of one where you can hit it with a hammer to drive it in and turn it at the same time. Any idea where I can find one of those?
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Re: '78 CB750F - Removing Screws
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2005, 07:40:17 AM »
Yeah, that's the kind that I have. I bought mine at SEARS, but you should be able to find one at most auto parts stores.
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Re: '78 CB750F - Removing Screws
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2005, 07:55:35 AM »
This looks about right, huh?
« Last Edit: October 21, 2005, 07:57:29 AM by mozingod »
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Re: '78 CB750F - Removing Screws
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2005, 08:18:50 AM »
...thats her...invaluble tool or working on these babies...or anything with screws for that matter!
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Re: '78 CB750F - Removing Screws
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2005, 08:23:56 AM »
Cool, thanks for the help. I'll have to pick it up after work and give it a shot!
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Re: '78 CB750F - Removing Screws
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2005, 08:25:52 AM »
You might also consider investing in a couple of different sets/designs of extractors, these will come in handy when the impact driver doesn't work, and there will be some of those also.  ;)
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Re: '78 CB750F - Removing Screws
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2005, 10:01:04 AM »
Quote from: mozingod on October 21, 2005, 07:55:35 AM
This looks about right, huh?


As they said above, that's the one. Available from several different sources, but if you need it now, you will spend the extra money at Sears.

I know most people use a regular metal hammer with these. I like to use a dead blow hammer with the impact driver. You get less bouncing and a more solid hit. Plus it's covered in plastic or rubber.
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Re: '78 CB750F - Removing Screws
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2005, 01:35:03 PM »
Instead of re-installing the old screws I used stainless allen heads.
No problem getting them off again and I like the looks of them.
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Re: '78 CB750F - Removing Screws
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2005, 04:09:46 PM »
Quote from: Killer Canary on October 21, 2005, 01:35:03 PM
Instead of re-installing the old screws I used stainless allen heads.
No problem getting them off again and I like the looks of them.

Yea, I was thinking the same thing.

I got the tool, soaked them in rust-pen. oil for a bit and they broke fee like no bodies buisness, except one little bugger that just stripped round. I'll have to see if I can dremel some slots back in, or hit it with a drill. Can't win them all, huh?

Thanks again for the help guys!
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Re: '78 CB750F - Removing Screws
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2005, 05:32:30 PM »
once you get them out, you can buy a box head screw kit which looks cool, and makes removal easier next time.

did I mention it looks cool ?  :)

do an ebay.co.uk search on fastenersforbikes.

I had a great transaction with them and the goods arrived here on the other side of the world in under a week...

real high polish ZP I think, not stainless.
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