Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Project Honda CB750 K2 part 19 Clutch control

The K2 is at last in working order: MOT passed, registered, number plate obtained and on the road.

As you might expect, there are one or two teething difficulties, some small and others less so, and this time I shall have a look at one of the more significant items.

One feature of Japanese bikes back in the 1960s was that the clutches were generally well designed and could be operated easily. The CB750 took this to the next level as for a very powerful bike (for the time) the clutch operation was incredibly light, and that is still

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