Re: Cerulean Cycle, 1982 cb750

Posted by LukeM on Feb 07, 2013; 1:45pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Cerulean-Cycle-1982-cb750-tp4036226p4036249.html

If you do decide to remove the SoS, you will need to use the fuel petcock religiously.  The SoS was there to prevent fuel from flowing if the engine were turned off, in case of a crash or some other malady.  If you ride the bike every day, you shouldn't have a problem leaving the SoS on there.  I had one on my '79, and it was only a problem if I didn't ride it for a few days: I'm guessing the gas in the carb bowls would dissipate, and I'd have to crank the engine a bunch to deliver enough vacuum to open the valve to get fuel to the carbs.

The bike looks very nice, and I'd say you got a good deal. I like a nice friendly transaction like that.

+1 on the new rear shocks. ANYthing would be better than 30 year old stock dampers.  Might as well do the fronts while you're at it.  Simple procedure, and well documented on our forum.

Luke M