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

Author Topic: What you guys think?  (Read 4827 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline bmikkalson

  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 45
What you guys think?
« on: June 25, 2012, 07:25:49 PM »


« Last Edit: June 25, 2012, 08:06:21 PM by bmikkalson »
Logged

Offline brooze72

  • Talk to my friends here at SOHC4 if you need an
  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,308
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2012, 07:33:49 PM »
Would love to see it but your link gives me strange stuff..can't see a bike.
Logged
2011, 2012 & 2013 Godzilla Relay Rally Rider
"Hold on loosely...don't let go
 If you cling too tightly...you're gonna lose control"
1972 CB500K1 - restored rider
1981 CB650C - new project

Offline Stev-o

  • Ain't no
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 34,356
  • Central Texas
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2012, 09:17:12 PM »
I see the pics, looks very cool. You must be a tall guy, looks like a long stretch to reach the bars?
Did you just build or buy?
Logged
'74 "Big Bang" Honda 750K [836].....'76 Honda 550F.....K3 Park Racer!......and a Bomber!............plus plus plus.........

Offline Kwality

  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 87
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2012, 09:49:36 PM »
Looks like the rider would be in danger of sliding off!

(is there a front brake?)
Logged

Offline bmikkalson

  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 45
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2012, 10:22:30 PM »
Quote from: Kwality on June 25, 2012, 09:49:36 PM
Looks like the rider would be in danger of sliding off!

(is there a front brake?)
Quote from: Stev-o on June 25, 2012, 09:17:12 PM
I see the pics, looks very cool. You must be a tall guy, looks like a long stretch to reach the bars?
Did you just build or buy?


I just finished it up,, I bought the frame from cycleX.    It is deff not for comfort..
Logged

fishfreek

  • Guest
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2012, 06:06:42 PM »
Man that's sweet.
Logged

Offline lostmykeys

  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 488
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2012, 07:27:54 PM »
 thats really nice but you have an inch worm on your tank,what is that?
Logged

Offline Randy

  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 260
  • Nothing like a banging four under my legs..
    • Mission Detail
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2012, 10:41:27 PM »
Quote from: lostmykeys on June 27, 2012, 07:27:54 PM
thats really nice but you have an inch worm on your tank,what is that?
That would be a fuel gauge..
Logged
1973 CB500k, 1972 CB750 (New Arrival), 1978 Vespa P200 (New Arrival)

Offline Retro Rocket

  • Eggs are hard due too a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 19,279
  • ROCK & ROLL
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2012, 01:25:09 AM »
Quote
What you guys think?

I think its in the wrong section.... :o
Logged
750 K2 1000cc
750 F1 970cc
750 Bitsa 900cc
If You can't fix it with a hammer, You've got an electrical problem.

Offline Really?

  • I've come to the conclusion that I AM a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 5,283
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2012, 08:08:54 AM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on June 28, 2012, 01:25:09 AM
Quote
What you guys think?

I think its in the wrong section.... :o

Me too!
Logged
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

The Wife's Bike - 750K5
The Kid's Bike - 750K3

Offline Toxic

  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,200
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2012, 08:56:15 AM »
Seat is too sloped, loose the red paint on the engine, put a points cover and a front brake on it and it's going to be stunning.
Logged

Offline 78whiteorbs

  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,418
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2012, 09:38:09 AM »
Were to get those pipes?!!! Very nicely done- Red aint my bag but otherwise quite nice.
Logged

Offline lucky

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 6,717
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2012, 10:20:01 AM »
The seat will never be comfortable until it is level.
The riding position may be very uncomfortable if you have
to reach way forward to grab the bars.

Both of those issues can be fixed.
Logged

Offline killersoundz

  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 608
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2012, 11:09:40 AM »
How do you guys feel about only having the 2 bottom motor mounts?
Logged
My project thread:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=107447.0

My CB750K4 Starting up for the first time after a seized motor and rebuild!

Offline lucky

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 6,717
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2012, 11:11:54 AM »
Quote from: killersoundz on June 28, 2012, 11:09:40 AM
How do you guys feel about only having the 2 bottom motor mounts?

I would not do it because I feel like with
 the additional mounts the other mount holes will take less strain.

But this bike has all of its mounts.
« Last Edit: June 28, 2012, 11:13:30 AM by lucky »
Logged

Offline lucky

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 6,717
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #15 on: June 28, 2012, 11:15:45 AM »
I wonder what the "79" represents?
It is not the year of the engine.

OP?????
Logged

Offline DJ_AX

  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,279
  • ?!
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #16 on: June 28, 2012, 12:54:12 PM »
Quote from: lucky on June 28, 2012, 11:15:45 AM
I wonder what the "79" represents?
It is not the year of the engine.

OP?????

Ha ha ... I was just about to ask that!

I do like the look of that bike :)
Logged
~ Vincent . . . '75 CB750 K5 . . . '97 BMW r1100rt . . . had; '75 CB550 K1 (sold) . . .  '73 CB350G (gifted) HELL YEAH!
Disclaimer: I could be wrong. :)

Offline Sniper X

  • Resistance is not futile, it is voltage devided by current.
  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Posts: 147
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #17 on: June 28, 2012, 01:03:00 PM »
I think it is nicely done indeed! Looks very cool. And I will add that look isn't for everyone but sure has gotten very popular these days! A lot of chopper and cafe TV shows can be thanked for that!
Logged
1973 CB350 Four, 1969 CL350 Scrambler (2) 1985 BMW R80RT.

Offline Brantley

  • Drano
  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 314
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #18 on: June 28, 2012, 01:10:09 PM »
Finally, a CL model that you don't have to remove the pipes to access the carbs...
Logged

Offline bmikkalson

  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 45
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #19 on: June 28, 2012, 02:33:59 PM »
The bike is not very comfy, as the pegs are to far back.  The motor is too wide to install them forward with out looking out of place.  A front brake is in the works but the kits are so dam expensive.   "79" is birth year.   
Logged

Offline Magilla

  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 764
  • My bike: 1976 CB750F
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #20 on: June 29, 2012, 06:25:05 AM »
Never ask a question if you don't want to hear the answer.  So if your looking for people's opinion, here's mine.

The workmanship looks excellent so far.  The style is garage built chopper and fits that style well.  If that is the look and feel that you were going for, you nailed it.

I like that style BUT if I were building the bike for ME I would change the following;  change the red to satin or wrinkle black.  Put a point cover on for sure.  I would need to have a front brake.  Not sure how I feel about the springer and I would shorten the frame.  I am too short to ride at that stretch.

I like the tank and love the fuel gauge. That old school Gauge is making a comeback.
Logged
1972   Honda CB350
1972   Yamaha 500
1982   Yamaha 650
1988   Harley Sportster 883
1983   HD FXR Shovelhead
2003   HD Heritage Softail
2006   Victory Vegas Jackpot
1980   Honda CB650
1976   Honda CB750K
1982   Honda CB750
1964   Honda CA95
1982   Kawasaki 550
1974   Honda CL360
1975   Suzuki GT550
1981   Honda CB750
1981   Honda CB750
1970   Norton Commando
1972   Yamaha U7E
1970   BMW R50/5
1976   Honda CB750F

Offline Lostboy Steve

  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 3,096
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #21 on: June 29, 2012, 06:56:15 AM »
Quote from: lucky on June 28, 2012, 10:20:01 AM
The seat will never be comfortable until it is level.
The riding position may be very uncomfortable if you have
to reach way forward to grab the bars.

Both of those issues can be fixed.

You Are FLYING right off the back of that thing right after the rear fender breaks your coccyx. Other than that I like it a lot what type of carb setup is that? Where's the ignition cover?
Logged
1968 Honda Z50
1977 Honda CB550K
2018 Indian Scout

Offline brandEn

  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 3,205
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #22 on: June 29, 2012, 07:07:08 AM »
I like it. I think the red engine looks pretty good and has some great contrast with the silver frame. I would never own a bike without a front brake especially if the only brake on the bike was a CB750 rear drum brake. Be careful man! This looks like a fun bar hopper for sure.
Logged

Offline Bankerdanny

  • Eventually I will be old enough in reality to be
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 7,626
  • Endeavor to persevere
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #23 on: June 29, 2012, 10:14:21 AM »
I'm not a hardtail or chopper guy so I wouldn't own it, but that said, I like it. I particularly like the exhaust.
Logged
"The problem with quotes on the Internet is that you never know if they're true" - Abraham Lincoln

Current: '76 CB750F. Previous:  '75 CB550F, 2007 Yamaha Vino 125 Scooter, '75 Harley FXE Superglide, '77 GL1000, '77 CB550k, '68 Suzuki K10 80, '68 Yamaha YR2, '69 BMW R69S, '71 Honda SL175, '02 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, '89 Yamaha FJ1200

bollingball

  • Guest
Re: What you guys think?
« Reply #24 on: June 29, 2012, 10:43:24 AM »
That looks like the cyclex intake manifold.

Ken
Logged
Pages: [1] 2  All   Go Up
« previous next »