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1884dale

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i just got my first bike!!
« on: October 19, 2008, 05:37:28 PM »
hello from tn.  a friend just GAVE me a '78 cb750k with 17,125 miles on it.  i have bought used carbs (already cleaned and rebuilt) and am waiting for my new dyna s ignition.  i am also looking for a chain and can't seam to find one.  any suggestions?
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Re: i just got my first bike!!
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2008, 12:38:40 PM »
Welcome 'dale,

Can't help you with the chain situ but just figured I'd point out the obvious: you lucky dog... free CB!

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Re: i just got my first bike!!
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2008, 12:56:27 PM »
hello from tn.  a friend just GAVE a '78 cb750k with 17,xxx miles on it.  i have bought used carbs (already cleaned and rebuilt) and am waiting for my new dyna s ignition.  i am also looking for a chain and can't seam to find one.  any suggestions?

Do a search on here for links required for your year 750, and the type of chain you need (630, 530, etc.), then log on to denniskrik's website and match one.  Or, buy one from z1enterprises.com

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Re: i just got my first bike!!
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2008, 02:12:47 PM »
 ;D
thanks for the help guys,  i have had my licence since i was 19 years old and am FINALLY gettin my first bike.  i have owned some VW bugs in the past, so that is the extent of my mechanic ability.  will be askin alot of questions (btw i allready bought a clymer manual) i will post some recent pics when i get it on the road (that pic is in my friends garage)         thanks again
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Re: i just got my first bike!!
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2008, 05:22:20 PM »
Welcome,

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