Author Topic: 78 cb750 clutch/transmission problems  (Read 1759 times)

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Offline 73hutch

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78 cb750 clutch/transmission problems
« on: September 18, 2010, 07:16:40 PM »
never had clutch or transmission problems on my 750, so this is new territory for me. here's whats going on. engine runs fine. i pull the clutch lever in and put it in gear. i hear and feel it go in to 1st, but when i release the clutch it wont go. i'll admit, i was "rallying" it when it happened. i didn't hear anything break. any ideas?
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bollingball

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Re: 78 cb750 clutch/transmission problems
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2010, 07:53:35 AM »
What do you mean (rallying)?

Offline cobra2411

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Re: 78 cb750 clutch/transmission problems
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2010, 08:02:02 AM »
Check the adjustment maybe?

Take the cover off the side, loosen the lock nut and turn the slotted center in till it touches and back out 1/2 turn then lock down while holding the slotted center part still.

Offline 73hutch

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Re: 78 cb750 clutch/transmission problems
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2010, 09:14:44 AM »
What do you mean (rallying)?
wheelies, burnouts, etc...
78-550k
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63 c100
75 xl350
84 gl1200

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Re: 78 cb750 clutch/transmission problems
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2010, 10:09:14 AM »
for sure try adj as per manual maybe even 1/4th turn hope you didn't fry the plates!

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Re: 78 cb750 clutch/transmission problems
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2010, 10:53:47 AM »
I'd start by pulling the clutch cover and inspecting the plates, clutch basket, pressure plate, etc.

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