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I noticed a list of special tools in the FSM. Are any of these necessary for working on my CB750 or is a good set of metric tools sufficient? I do think I will get an impact screwdriver, those case screws are tight! 
78 CB750F3 Super Sport
Austin, TX
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You will need the impact screwdriver!!! However the only special tools in my toolbox, for a CB 750 is the clutch nut socket, and the rotor puller. Other then that, just a good set of metric tools, and your good, for anything on a CB 750.
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Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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The impact driver is god, no really, it is. it created life, light, everything...Or at least that is what you will think after using it for the first time!  I completely agree with TOOLS. If you want to shadetree it, get the right sized socket and grind it to fit.
OH! one more special tool. A carb sync, this is a MUST HAVE. You won't use it much bit you WILL need one.
the morgan carb sync is the best but kinda expensive, something like 100 or so. A good set of vacuum gauges will do fine. Stay away from mercury sticks. I have them and don't really like em.
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
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Definitely get an impact screwdriver, and if you don't have one already - a torque wrench.
I have a DOHC and have also found the valve lifter very helpful when replacing shims and the 90 degree screwdriver invaluable when dialing in my air/fuel mix.
I also ended up buying a carb sync tool, but you could build or borrow one if you need to sync your carbs.
For the vast majority of stuff though, it's a good set of metric tools that I use the most. I got a stubby set of Husky wrenches for like $12 on sale and a regular set of Husky wrenches for around $15 on sale.
I already had a decent metric socket set.
1981 CB750K with 900 cams
90K KM's, rebuilt head, rebuilt carbs, upgraded valve stem seals
My wife's recipe website that I'm trying to help promote: Strawberries for supper. Yes, I am a lucky man.
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Thanks for that info! I'm glad I don't have to buy a new set of tools! 
78 CB750F3 Super Sport
Austin, TX
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Carb sync, You mean that set of 4 guages used to synchronize the carburetors? I just watched that video about that and thought that would be a good thing to have.
78 CB750F3 Super Sport
Austin, TX
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does anybody have a link to the clutch tool?
thanks
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Cycle-X sells them. Also e bay, and even Honda dealers sell them.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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The tool for the retainer nut? I just knocked mine off with a long drift. I know it's not the preferred method,but it doesn't have to go super tight when putting it back on,and it does have that safety plate that holds it locked down,too. Just a thought .
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Shiny. I told, you about using the wrong tool, for the job!!!!!  If I have to tell, you one more time 
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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I enjoy a challenge. Hey,I DID say it was NOT the preferred method!
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