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Offline the architect

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CB750 - will a '72 engine work ok in my '75 frame?
« on: December 30, 2009, 06:58:12 AM »
Would there be any issues I'd run into if I transplanted a '72 model CB750 engine into my '75 model frame?

I found a spare for a good price, and I'm thinking of buying it to build it.
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Re: CB750 - will a '72 engine work ok in my '75 frame?
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2009, 07:58:29 AM »
It'll fit fine. 
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Re: CB750 - will a '72 engine work ok in my '75 frame?
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2009, 10:23:06 AM »
I've got a '70 engine in my '78 frame.  ;)
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Re: CB750 - will a '72 engine work ok in my '75 frame?
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2009, 10:29:52 AM »
I've got a 78 engine in my 71 frame. ;)


the 75 will fit in your frame with no mods
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