1980 CB750K I think.

Posted by 3banger on Jul 21, 2010; 10:43pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/1980-CB750K-I-think-tp985580.html

Hi everyone,

I've read a lot of great posts and am learning about my new bike. I just bought a 1980 CB750K for $1000 Canadian.

It ran GREAT for the month or so I've owned it. Now it's sputtering, popping and stalling. If I hold the throttle at 3000rpm is lets out the odd pop/backfire. I've also noticed increased backfiring when I'm downshifting.

I've got the Clymers and plan on schooling myself on how to get my bike running nice again.

I just thought I'd get the lowdown for you guys on the common problems/maintenance for these bikes. You mind filling me (and any other newbie) on what you think my problem is and what I should plan on doing for maintenance on a regular basis?

Let me start with what I've read so far:

Number one problem seems to be dirty carbs, no?