« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: 72 cb750 "Dirty Fingernails"RUNS!!!!!  (Read 6982 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
72 cb750 "Dirty Fingernails"RUNS!!!!!
« on: March 27, 2012, 11:06:55 AM »
Just picked up a rough 72,complete with title,in a couple of hours had it completely stripped down,now the fun begins.I have another motor(75 F) which has compression and is in good shape so I will put that one in while I take this one apart to see what's up with it.I would like to hardtail the frame,but that costs money,If I want to just build a bike I can,I have enough parts,but part of me wants to build a bar hopper.Hmmmm??
« Last Edit: June 17, 2012, 12:42:14 PM by bikerbart »
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline brandEn

  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 3,205
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2012, 11:28:14 AM »
Good score Bart. I need some stock parts so if you go the hardtail route keep me in mind before getting rid of anything. Cycle One makes killer hardtail kits.
Logged

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2012, 12:25:47 PM »
I havent looked at my parts yet ,but I have you in mind for the list you sent me.
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline tweakin

  • tear down
  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,955
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2012, 12:34:32 PM »
Great find!
Logged

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2012, 02:03:00 PM »
heres some more pics.I have been working on a tank and seat for a while now,so I will probably go 'cafe' just becuase I already have the bodywork.
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2012, 12:02:58 PM »
Took apart the carbs,bad,but I've seen worse.Everything came apart easily,original yellow inspection paint still on everything so I dont think the bike was ever messed with.The no.3 carb was real bad compared to the rest so I am assuming the no.3 cylinder is going to be bad as well.
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2012, 04:20:57 PM »
well I started pulling the top end apart,holy moly is it stubborn,the jugs will not seperate from the head.Any suggestions??Started cleaning the carbs ,cleaning up but taking a lot of elbow grease.
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2012, 08:28:53 AM »
Got the head off,the jugs are stuck solid.no.1 and 4 are frozen to the cylinder walls.I have been trying soaking them P.B. Blaster,whacking them with a dead blow,I cant even break the contact.I guess I'll try marvel mystery oil next.I can wiggle the jugs a bit but cant break it.
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2012, 12:21:00 PM »
its coming slowly but surely.Almost got the jugs off.More soaking.
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline lucky

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 6,717
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2012, 07:56:19 AM »
Quote from: bikerbart on March 27, 2012, 11:06:55 AM
Just picked up a rough 72,complete with title,in a couple of hours had it completely stripped down,now the fun begins.I have another motor(75 F) which has compression and is in good shape so I will put that one in while I take this one apart to see what's up with it.I would like to hardtail the frame,but that costs money,If I want to just build a bike I can,I have enough parts,but part of me wants to build a bar hopper.Hmmmm??

You can have both... just put the 11.4 inch shocks on the back and lower the front forks 1 inch in the triple clamps. Bar Hopper. Low and mean.

If you want to rake the front end that requires more work and of course welding skills.
Logged

Offline lucky

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 6,717
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2012, 07:49:08 AM »
Quote from: bikerbart on March 30, 2012, 12:02:58 PM
Took apart the carbs,bad,but I've seen worse.Everything came apart easily,original yellow inspection paint still on everything so I dont think the bike was ever messed with.The no.3 carb was real bad compared to the rest so I am assuming the no.3 cylinder is going to be bad as well.

Were the slide needles with adjustable clips?
Logged

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2012, 10:19:01 AM »
yes,boy were they bad.I cleaned the sh*t out of them though.I also have a bunch of spares(jets,float jets,needles,etc)This will be a really nice clean set soon,hell,I'll probably put em on my bike right now and clean mine at my leisure,not that anything is wrong with em,but a fresh clean synched set is hard to resist.
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline brandEn

  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 3,205
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2012, 10:25:44 AM »
you get those jugs free yet?
Logged

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2012, 04:04:25 PM »
nah,I can only do lil stuff like carbs right now,I'm in a LOT of pain as I have an impacted gallstone and need surgery,I have to wait 2 more weeks til they gut me like a trout.Anytime I try and exert myself I'm in pain.I'll be on light duty for a about a month.Also yeah,I'm going to make it Low,and just to piss off my BMW snob friends,chunky metal flake paint.Like a 70's carnival ride,or a drumset.
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline tweakin

  • tear down
  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,955
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2012, 06:57:18 PM »
good start Bart.  Keep up the good work and take care of the galbladder, that can be nasty.
Logged

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #15 on: April 18, 2012, 08:23:36 AM »
got the carbs all clean,still struggling with the jugs,sanded and painted my spare cafe tank flat black(going to scallop it or stripe it ol scool rat)I am starting on the rib on the front fender,bringing my alloy wheels in for tires.All it takes is more $$$$
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #16 on: April 18, 2012, 10:23:01 AM »
heres an after shot of the carbs
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #17 on: April 19, 2012, 12:52:21 PM »
almost.bent a fin,son of a b*tch,just a lil more to go.
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #18 on: April 23, 2012, 08:57:31 AM »
started hacking into my cafe seat I made,putting in a tailight,Evrything I do from here on out is just what I have in my shop.No buying anything(cept oil of course)as My surgery on wed is costing me a LOT.Trying for a minimal Cafe,just the basics,but cool.cant afford a professional paint job,so I am sticking with flat black(ho hum)((sigh)) ::)I am going to throw in the extra motor I have and see what happens.
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #19 on: May 01, 2012, 08:37:20 AM »
got the jugs off.started cleaning the frame and touching it up,no fancy powdercoat for me(cost $$$)stripping the new tank as it was rattlecanned anyway,I'm going to polish the bare tank like Andy's ;D ;D :-*after I have the frame nice enough I'm throwing in the motor ,hookin sh*t up and see if it fires up.still kinda slow from surgery,but I'm getting better each day.
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline flybox1

  • My wife thinks I'm a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 14,301
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #20 on: May 01, 2012, 08:43:53 AM »
Glad you're back on your feet BB.
Wrenching is good "therapy"  ;D Keep it  up!
Logged
'78 750K (F3 engine) PD42b's, Modified airbox w/K&N  filter, 40/110 jets, 1 needle shim, IMS@ 1 turn out. Kerker + Cone 18" QuietCore

Past Bikes
1974 550K0 (stock), 1973 CB350F (stock), 1983 Yamaha XS400K (POS)
77/78 cool 2 member #3
"Knowledge without mileage equals bullsh!t" - Henry Rollins

"This is my CB. There are many like it, but this one is mine…"

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #21 on: May 01, 2012, 09:33:06 AM »
thanks man
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

Offline lucky

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 6,717
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #22 on: May 01, 2012, 10:32:08 PM »
Do not try to bend that fin back!! it could break.
You might be able to heat it with a hand held propane torch and clamp it between two steel plates 1/4 thick to straighten it.
Logged

Offline lucky

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 6,717
Re: 72 cb750 bratcafebob
« Reply #23 on: May 01, 2012, 10:34:49 PM »
Quote from: bikerbart on May 01, 2012, 08:37:20 AM
got the jugs off.started cleaning the frame and touching it up,no fancy powdercoat for me(cost $$$)stripping the new tank as it was rattlecanned anyway,I'm going to polish the bare tank like Andy's ;D ;D :-*after I have the frame nice enough I'm throwing in the motor ,hookin sh*t up and see if it fires up.still kinda slow from surgery,but I'm getting better each day.

If you use Duplicolor paint then you can spray if with two part clear that is in a special spray can . It is fuel proof and is compatible with duplicolor. It will look as good as powdercoat.
Logged

Offline bikerbart

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,579
Re: 72 cb750 "Dirty Fingernails"
« Reply #24 on: May 04, 2012, 09:08:37 AM »
so I am on the fence about which look I am going for,any thoughts??Flat black with the cafe seat or raw and steampunk ,both very ratlike.I have these awesome little brass spikes at work we use on our machines,thinking about the raw with some brass and copper,I am going to make some copper fuel lines as I have all the stuff here at work to do it.Maybe do a front fender ala spikeybike raw with the lil brass spikes.Hmmm.I am jealous of you guy's with the custom paint jobs and spendy high perf parts,if only. :-\
Logged
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »