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mr_jason

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just bought cb 750...
« on: October 24, 2005, 07:09:48 PM »
it's been modded into a chopper/bobber and i don't know alot about these bikes, so my question is, how do i know if it's a SOHC or DOHC?

it's a 1978 CB 750

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cd811

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Re: just bought cb 750...
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2005, 07:12:56 PM »
single overhead cam or double overhead cam
one cam or two :)
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Offline mick750F

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Re: just bought cb 750...
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2005, 08:03:36 PM »
   If it is indeed a '78 then it's a sohc. The engine serial number will tell you for sure.

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Re: just bought cb 750...
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2005, 08:09:39 PM »
A simple check is to look on the valve cover. If it says "OHC 750" on each end and the sparkplugs are more towards the front of the engine, you've got an SOHC motor.
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Re: just bought cb 750...
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2005, 06:02:32 AM »
No to mention that the SOHC valve cover is one, great, bulbous thing. The DOHC has TWO Cam lobes with the spark plugs between them.

Sounds like a fun bike. Enjoy!!
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Re: just bought cb 750...
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2005, 07:45:03 AM »
We require pictures from all the new members..   ;D
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« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2005, 08:20:06 AM »
We want to see pics!
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