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NOLAN78F

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Good trade?
« on: April 21, 2006, 07:23:31 PM »
hello    i am very glad to have found this site. because in a few days i will be trading my 82 dohc 750c for my first sohc. its an 78 750f and i have great plans for this project. my dohc runs and looks ok but the 750f has the carbs off and taken apart and stored in bags. i would also like to find a stock seat form and F cuz the king and queen seat it has is not cutting it for me. what should i check before i make the trade? compresion? oil leaks?
 i have wished to own a sohc ever since i saw pics of my fathers 72 cb500
 i would appreciate any help guys
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Re: Good trade?
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2006, 07:48:16 PM »
It will be interesting to hear how the SOHC 750 compares to the DOHC 750, even if the DOHC is the cruiser version..  I know that I am very happy with my CB550, and I previously owned 2 DOHC CB750's, and a DOHC CB900, all three "F" models.  I've just been getting my 550 roadworthy, so I don't yet know how it compares to the others power wise, but it feels more agile, and that's a very good thing!

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Re: Good trade?
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2006, 08:14:46 PM »
      I like the '78 750F so much I've got two (and 1/2) :D :D  The downside to this model is that the valves wear out quickly. I have yet to see one with over 40,000 miles that hasn't been in need of engine work. I'd check compression before making the switch. Also might be a good idea to take the tappet covers off and inspect the top of the valve stems to insure they haven't been beaten to death (cam has a pretty steep profile).

   Other than the valves, this bike has all the "Supersport" improvements that carried over to the next DOHC bikes. Fun to ride and easy to work on.
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