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nomad666
recently bought a 1981 cb750 dohc "super sport" 72,000km
absolutely love it! couple of questions, all help gr8ly appreciated:
1) absolute bugger to start (is this common?)
2) noisy cam chain when cold - again common?
3) any suggestions on upgrades / mods that are advisable (steering damper etc)
please feel free to add general knowledge comments - all advice is appreciated.
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woodsrider250-2
1) Yes.  There is a vacuum petcock AFTER the gravity one that interferes with this.  Until the bike pops some, the petcock will stay closed.  You can eliminate it, but just be dilligent w/ the manual petcock.

2)  Yes, but check adjustment.  Check valves while you're at it.
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Re: new owner

nomad666
hahaha!!!! thanks woods - i see what you mean by be dilligent with the 1st petcock! fuel everywhere last night!