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Offline lucky

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Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« on: February 17, 2012, 02:24:01 PM »
Finally finished except for test ride.
Click ONCE on the photo for a larger image.
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2012, 03:53:55 PM »
Looks good Lucky. I would be adding a fork brace if you aren't going to use the front fender, there's a lot of flex in  those forks already and it is worse without the front brace...
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2012, 04:07:45 PM »
Are the blinkers in the mirrors?
Looks nice.
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2012, 04:20:32 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on February 17, 2012, 03:53:55 PM
Looks good Lucky. I would be adding a fork brace if you aren't going to use the front fender, there's a lot of flex in  those forks already and it is worse without the front brace...
I agree but where can I find one?
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2012, 04:21:39 PM »
Quote from: CycleRanger on February 17, 2012, 04:07:45 PM
Are the blinkers in the mirrors?
Looks nice.

Yes, the blinkers are in the mirrors.
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2012, 04:36:46 PM »
I like the shape of your seat!  Build it yourself?   Is the pipe LOUD?
Nice work!
Steve
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2012, 05:02:00 PM »
Nice Mirrors............and the rest is pretty good too!  Ebay will have a fork brace..........or intall a fender and brace from an FT or VT 500.  I like the idea of the seat design but its a little radical for me.   
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2012, 06:54:24 PM »
Not exactly sure what forks you have but there are some here..

http://www.spec2.com/clips.html#hon

http://www.fastfromthepast.com/servlet/the-490/Fork-Brace-Honda-CB750K7/Detail

Just ask on the forum mate, there's a few guys here that run them, or Google CB 750 fork brace....
Make sure you measure the OD of the fork tops and compare against any clamp you are looking to buy...
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2012, 07:26:35 PM »
Looks good. +1 for Retro's link for tarozzi fork brace.  I have that one as well.   
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2012, 11:03:30 PM »
Quote from: Steve_K on February 17, 2012, 04:36:46 PM
I like the shape of your seat!  Build it yourself?   Is the pipe LOUD?
Nice work!
Steve

Just loud enough. It has an all metal baffle inside.
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2012, 11:06:04 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on February 17, 2012, 06:54:24 PM
Not exactly sure what forks you have but there are some here..

http://www.spec2.com/clips.html#hon

http://www.fastfromthepast.com/servlet/the-490/Fork-Brace-Honda-CB750K7/Detail

Just ask on the forum mate, there's a few guys here that run them, or Google CB 750 fork brace....
Make sure you measure the OD of the fork tops and compare against any clamp you are looking to buy...

Thanks for those links!
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2012, 04:08:18 AM »
Your bike is beautiful Lucky.  Easy to see the care taken on everything.  Looks like it is ready for the track.  As for the seat, it is definitely California stylin.
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2012, 01:58:07 PM »
Rather pretty indeed ;D and from your build we know the quality goes all the way to the core; great job!

Is my ignition switch bracket in there? :)
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2012, 07:56:54 PM »
How are those rear shocks? I'm thinking about buying them for my project
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2012, 08:14:35 PM »
Quote from: 70CB750 on February 18, 2012, 01:58:07 PM
Rather pretty indeed ;D and from your build we know the quality goes all the way to the core; great job!

Is my ignition switch bracket in there? :)

Yes...
that beloved bracket is in there . Thanks.
Bracket saved for another life.
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Re: Finished photos 1978 CB750K cafe
« Reply #15 on: February 18, 2012, 08:15:59 PM »
Quote from: epskate on February 18, 2012, 07:56:54 PM
How are those rear shocks? I'm thinking about buying them for my project

I have not tested them yet.
I will report back on those.
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