Topic: CB750 speedo drive question

[vintagehonda]

I have a 1975 CB750, recent "barn find" with only 1400 original miles on it.  It was in storage for at least 10 years, so I felt the need to replace the original tires.  Easy to get the wheels off and back on.  But when I put the front wheel on, the speedo drive wants to turn with the front wheel.  I did NOTHING to the bearings, just had the tire replaced.  I drove it a bit today and the right front wheel, in the area of the speedo drive, got very hot.  Something is clearly not right.  Any ideas?

Thanks!!

[CycleRanger]

Do you have the axle installed in the correct direction?

You might download the parts list.
http://www.honda4fun.com/materiale-documentazione-tecnica/parts-list/parts-list-cb750

It has exploded diagrams that show proper assembly.

You can also get the full Honda shop manual here.

http://www.honda4fun.com/materiale-documentazione-tecnica/shop-manual