'82 CB750 Custom

[Crazcnuk]

So the XS uses the o-ring retainer method same as the Honda?

[jjwaller]

The ten speed was only on the CB900. Believe it or not it is only on the Americanized version as well.

Overseas the CB900 was not shaft drive and they wanted it shaft driven in the USA, so they planned to use the shaft drive setup from the CB750. However, the CB750 output was on the opposite side of the engine. So, they decided to add a jackshaft to transfer the CB900 output to the opposite side if the engine. They figured, why not put the high-low gears into it while they are at it. And so America got a ten speed CB900.

A bit of trivia:
The shaft drive is from a Gold Wing not a 750. That is why they had to engineer a crossover for the right side output. There are no 750 shaftdrives.
At the time the only shaft drive made was the Wing. The CX500 has the same shaft drive. Saved Honda money by using the same part on multiple bikes.
BTW I love my CB900C, the "10 Speed"
Handles like a sport bike. Light enough to be flickable, but big enough for 2 up touring.

[Crazcnuk]

The CB900C is rated slightly quicker than the XS1100. ALmost the same Horsepower, and slightly lighter.

[Geezer]

The 900F was even faster... It was chain driven and I think it had hotter cams...

Geezer

[rpgoerlich]

Had a CB900F with an 83 CB1100 engine I sold earlier this year. It was pretty quick. My 79 XS11 Special would have definetely given it a good run in the straights. The CB would get it in the twisties though.

[jjwaller]

Yes I've tried to buy a CB1100F several times, but never seemed to make it happen. Maybe some day.

[jjwaller]

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Check out this site for the complete details and pics of every Honda ever made.
Needless to say I use it alot. Quite a good site!

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