82 CB750 Front End Replacement

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82 CB750 Front End Replacement

Alan
I'm looking to purchase an 82 CB750.  I had a question regarding the front end.  I'm interested in replacing the front forks to give the bike a bit of a lower stance - along with other modifications that I will make/have already been made on the bike.

I've done quite a bit of work on bikes, but I've never replaced a front end.  Is this possible/difficult, and if so, what types front ends would possibly work for this project?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Alan
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Welcome to the forum. The easiest way to lower the front is to just loosen the clamp bolts on the triple trees, and slide the forks up in them. If, you really want to change the front end, you can use earlier CB 750, or 550 forks. Both are shorter then the DOHC forks, but the 550 are even shorter then the 750 forks. You would need to change the triple trees to the earlier ones, and use an earlier wheel also. They will bolt on, however I would suggest using a set of "All Balls" tapered roller bearings. Also, you could use the front end from a 75-76 Gold Wing. Again, you will need the triple trees, and wheel. Also I would suggest the "All Balls" tapered bearings.
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