Author Topic: 1973 CB750 (Read 8900 times)

tango911 · « **on:** May 01, 2012, 06:06:42 AM »

Starting my second cb750 restore. This one Im thinking of going all out and keeping the bike. I have all the parts except 4-4 exhaust and a seat in which ill be buying new unless I can find some good deals out there. Wish me luck.

today, tear down, get the frame and swing arm ready to powdercoat. Ill be sandblasting and painting the small parts myself.

bjatwood · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2012, 07:37:37 AM »

................subscribed..................

steakCB550K · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2012, 09:10:11 AM »

Looking forward to this build. Did you have any pictures from before you started tearing down the bike?

tango911 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 02, 2012, 10:20:30 AM »

Quote from: steakified on May 02, 2012, 09:10:11 AM

Looking forward to this build. Did you have any pictures from before you started tearing down the bike?

purchased for $600 but came with a set of original 4-4's in so so shape that I sold with my other build and it came with an extra frame and engine.

Below is my first build before and after:

steakCB550K · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2012, 02:38:20 PM »

really nice work.

Stev-o · « **Reply #5 on:** May 02, 2012, 05:12:01 PM »

Oh good, another Tango build! What shape/plans for the engine? 836 kit?!
So all stock, any upgrades? (ignition, shocks, etc).

jerry h · « **Reply #6 on:** May 02, 2012, 08:57:17 PM »

Really nice job on the k2 - will be following your new project! Keep the pics coming

tango911 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2012, 06:16:52 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on May 02, 2012, 05:12:01 PM

Oh good, another Tango build! What shape/plans for the engine? 836 kit?!
So all stock, any upgrades? (ignition, shocks, etc).

All stock Stev-o. Will have to crack her open to see what needs done on the engine. Will have new ignition, stock shocks. Will have many new parts. I hope to make it nicer than my first build and try to keep my budget at about $3k total. The last one was $1800.00

I currently have the frame parts sitting in my suburban waiting to be taken to the powder coater.

used a hole saw to make some plugs for the front end. I know, I know, do the tappered bearing mod. We'll see. Im also going to pull off the vin plate, they jacked up my last vin plate even when i heavy duty taped it and told them to be careful.

mycb750k6 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2012, 02:03:20 PM »

I'm in.

Greggo · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2012, 04:47:04 PM »

Quote from: mycb750k6 on May 05, 2012, 02:03:20 PM

I'm in.

Me Too!

tango911 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2012, 07:35:33 PM »

thanks for the support guys!!

Is it me or did powder coating prices go up in the last year. A year ago i did my 72 CB750 for 180.00 (

pcs. Now they want 250.00 and 300.00. Finally found a guy 30 mins away that will do the frame, swing arm, center stand, tool tray and kick stand for 200.00. dropping it off monday now.

tango911 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 07, 2012, 03:34:21 PM »

frame and parts dropped. now to do some magic on the wheels and new spokes. pics will be coming. i have a CL350 and a cb360 to move out of the garage. they are sold. then i have room to get going again.

Stev-o · « **Reply #12 on:** May 07, 2012, 03:53:55 PM »

Zinc or stainless spokes? Want to do my K4's, thinking of going with SS.

tango911 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2012, 06:18:34 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on May 07, 2012, 03:53:55 PM

Zinc or stainless spokes? Want to do my K4's, thinking of going with SS.

i have an extra set of new spokes from CB750 supply ill be using, they are about 30$ a tire.

tango911 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2012, 07:16:03 AM »

Frame, two swing arms, center stand, kick stand, tool tray, top triple tree, $250.00 sand blasted and two coats. Powder Pro Coatings in Moorseville, Indiana. Good people, was done in less than a week. They protected the vin plate and the stamped vin, and all threads.

Greggo · « **Reply #15 on:** May 17, 2012, 08:49:08 AM »

Nice! If they can protect the tag, they're worth their sh1t

Stev-o · « **Reply #16 on:** May 17, 2012, 07:07:53 PM »

Looks good. Semi gloss?

tango911 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 18, 2012, 06:13:21 AM »

Yes, Stev-o

bjatwood · « **Reply #18 on:** May 18, 2012, 06:32:25 AM »

Now comes the fun part, putting the parts back onto the freshly baked frame. Everytime I redo a bike I end up spending 6X's the time shinning and cleaning up the parts to put back ON to the frame so they look as good as the frame does.

tango911 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 18, 2012, 06:36:30 AM »

yep, it will a be new and shiny!!!

Stev-o · « **Reply #20 on:** May 18, 2012, 08:39:36 PM »

Quote from: tango911 on May 18, 2012, 06:36:30 AM

yep, it will a be new and shiny!!!

We like that!

VTCBike750 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 19, 2012, 05:53:55 AM »

Subscribed! Good to see your doing another one. You gonna paint this one too?

tweakin · « **Reply #22 on:** May 19, 2012, 06:31:52 AM »

MMMM Fresh Powder...

tango911 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 19, 2012, 04:47:52 PM »

Quote from: VTCBike750 on May 19, 2012, 05:53:55 AM

Subscribed! Good to see your doing another one. You gonna paint this one too?

good question, I thought i did ok for a spay bomb last time but since im building a nice $3k bike or more i think i go more pro. I just got back in touch with an old high school friend recently and what do you know? he's a painter. He offered to paint a tank and sides for cost. So i might just take him up on that. I will be doing the Candy Ruby Red i believe.

tango911 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 22, 2012, 07:00:22 AM »

ok so im moving slow. got it from the back seat to the garage. i have to move 4 bikes before i can start the project.

RT360 (on ebay)
DT360 (on CL)
DT250 (on CL)
CL350 (on CL)

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Author Topic: 1973 CB750 (Read 8900 times)