Re: MY 1979 CB750 DOHC BUILD

Posted by 750K8 on
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You may want to use this time to think about getting the frame blasted and powder coated, depending on the condition. There will be no other time to do it than now.

You will definitely want to go ahead and replace your sprockets and the chain. I used the stock gearing for my '78k, even though it was previously modified for the 520 (or 530, whichever it is).

Your tires looked good from when I saw it, so I wouldn't worry about them yet.

Take a look at your brake pads/shoes. The manual gives the proper clearance. Very cheap and easy maintenance.

Lube your choke/brake/throttle cables with some white lithium grease. It works wonders on these old bikes, and made me control my friction zone much better on my '78k.

I'm 6"4, so the '79 seats are horrible for me because they force my balls into the tank and my legs are really squished. Not sure if you have the same problem, so now is the time to confirm if the bike's seat doesn't need any modification. My stock '78 seat was a big improvement, though I didn't like the additional padding and I still would prefer to not be slightly forced into a seating position, so I went with the '77 seat and have been in heaven ever since.

How are the wheels? Now is the time to get those powder coated if necessary. Don't use rustoleum on stuff. It's just messy and more work for you in the future.

Now is a good time to undercoat the fenders. Honda to my knowledge, puts nothing on the other sides. They are bound to rust. Some good cleaning, zero rust paint, and some undercoating leaves for a nice durable fix.

Are the shocks leaking? The stock shocks were never really meant for 220lbers. They remind me of pogo stocks. I got some Hagan shocks on mine, and it really stiffened up the ride and made the suspension more agile which gave for a firmer, more responsive ride.


Does the gas tank need to be purged? Is there rust inside?