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Offline philward

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CB750K2 Fork Springs
« on: July 09, 2015, 10:20:28 PM »
Hi everyone
Got some 60th birthday present 'Universal Vouchers' (cash!) left that's burning a hole in my pocket and only thing I don't like about the 750 is the sloppy front end due to old worn springs. Any recommendations on spring replacements.
Thanks
Phil
Current Bikes:-
Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
Kawasaki ZZR1100D3 (1995)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

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Re: CB750K2 Fork Springs
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2015, 10:57:36 PM »
Progressive all the way they make a massive improvement to the handling.

Are you using those crappy springs I sent with the fork bottoms?

Mick
« Last Edit: July 09, 2015, 11:20:30 PM by Green1 »
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Re: CB750K2 Fork Springs
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2015, 11:16:14 PM »
Yep - there the ones! They are about the only thing I didn't replace!
Current Bikes:-
Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
Kawasaki ZZR1100D3 (1995)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

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Re: CB750K2 Fork Springs
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2015, 11:21:36 PM »
Change them you wont regret it.
Current bikes
Honda CB750k1 Valley Green Metallic
Honda CB750k1 Candy Gold
Honda CB550k Candy Jade Green
Honda CG125
Aprilia Pegaso 650
Moto guzzi 1200 sport
Kawasaki EX650R (Mine until dave pays for it)
Kawasaki ZXR400 J

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Re: CB750K2 Fork Springs
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2015, 08:32:34 AM »
If you scroll right to the end of this Dropbox link (its a massive document) you will find several restoration  articles some from TANSA the VJMC magazine and I am sure there's one in there on fork tips for the CB750.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/anpzqn2r55f1o9k/CB750%20Mega%20Parts%20Service%20and%20More.pdf?dl=0

THE ARTICLE IS AT page no 1072 !!

Ash
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Re: CB750K2 Fork Springs
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2015, 06:42:20 PM »
Thanks - just ordered set of progressive springs of ebay
Phil
Current Bikes:-
Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
Kawasaki ZZR1100D3 (1995)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

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Re: CB750K2 Fork Springs
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2015, 09:13:38 PM »
Hi Phil, please let me know how you get on with them and which ones you ordered, there seem to be a few options on ebay.
Suzuki GT250A (Nostalgia)
1977 K7 CR750 (lookalike, what of I’m not sure)
Ducati 900SS (Soul & Speed)
Ducati M900 Monster (Handling & character)
Thruxton 1200 (suits me)
James Captain 197 (pure adrenaline, i.e. no brakes!)
"Eff yir gitten awvestear yir gooin te farst"
Sir J.Stewart.

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Re: CB750K2 Fork Springs
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2015, 08:12:12 PM »
Will do - bought some from Germany for £88 posted - will let you know but will be a few weeks
Current Bikes:-
Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
Kawasaki ZZR1100D3 (1995)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

 

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