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Offline simmo1961

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1974 cb750 carby?
« on: March 08, 2011, 05:20:51 AM »
hello to all
new to this site i bought a 74 CB750 going to try and restore her wasn't going but sort of goes now
the other owner tried to restore but gave up.i have the bike running when you start up it only runs
at 3000rpm cant get to idle down with the idle screw would be an air leak or balancing way out
any ideas would be great

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Offline ekpent

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Re: 1974 cb750 carby?
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2011, 05:26:08 AM »
Slides may be hanging up also if it won't come down with the idle screw. Have the carbs been removed and totally cleaned?

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Re: 1974 cb750 carby?
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2011, 05:50:08 AM »
Welcome to the madness!!!  ;D  You said you want to "restore" that K4. Can you tell us a bit about it? Has it been a runner or has it sat in someones garage a few+ years? Makes a big difference as when these bikes sit for a while the gas turns to varnish and messes up the slow and fast jets. If you really want to have a good start on your project download the service manual from this site. Then think about rebuilding those carbs. Not a big deal with the help of the guys here. Then be sure to check that gas tank for crap in the bottom. Clean out the petcock fuel filter screen. Change the oil, filter, plugs, check plug wires, check or change the points & condensors, check timing, and check the valve clearances. Those are some basics to do to bring these bikes back to life. And we are a visual group here, so post some pics of that K4 when you get a chance. Keep us informed as to your progress.
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Offline simmo1961

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Re: 1974 cb750 carby?
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2011, 03:26:12 AM »

  hello johnie
                   how are you ,thanks for the info the bike was bought from a auction
rebuilt a few bike s i have only just got the bike i did down load service manual
very good over the next few week ends i have a good look at it .


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Offline wrenchmuch

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Re: 1974 cb750 carby?
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2011, 04:20:53 AM »
Cable adjustment might be wrong . Check to make sure there is slack in the pull cable . If someone may have moved the adjusters on top of the slides . There is a section in the manual that shows the starting point for this adjustment . I think you need to see 1 thread above the lock nut if I remember correctly ( I don't always ) .
Mike

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