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1979 CB750 front end conversion

I have a 1979 CB750k. Looking to put a 1978 GL1000 front end on my bobber project. Anybody know if it will work....easily?

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Piute

Re: 1979 CB750 front end conversion

Looked into it for myself YES (tubes are bigger,so get it all)
most my parts including (L)caliper & bracket came from a G L 1000.

1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
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Re: 1979 CB750 front end conversion

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As far as I know it's a bolt on deal,but I could be wrong.You might need new steering bearings to do the swap. If nothing else you could swap the CB stem into the GL lower yoke and it'll bolt on that way for sure. Keep us posted and let us know what you find out!

And welcome to the forum

Rev

Re: 1979 CB750 front end conversion

Well I bought the whole front end, wheel, calipers, forks, risers, master cylinder and handle. The neck looks the same I think it will all work. Hope to do a dry fit next week. If it all works, pull it apart and put new bearings in. Thanks for the comments.

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Re: 1979 CB750 front end conversion

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Just get an All Balls searing kit for a CB 750, and the GL front end will bolt right on.
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Rev

Re: 1979 CB750 front end conversion

Thanks for the tips....I have order the parts suggested. Thanks for the welcome and friendly advice!

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Rev

Re: 1979 CB750 front end conversion

Another question came up....the GL 1000 front wheel looks nice...better than the comcast wheels. I saw one similar off a 1979 CB750 supersport. It has rear disc brakes and I don't want to go to that much trouble. I was told the 1979 DOHC had a different offset on the rear wheel, so I am limited there. Without bucking up $ upon $ any suggestions on rims?

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