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Offline liPPy

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1978 750k -- { "Silver Bullet" } --
« on: July 16, 2012, 08:10:46 PM »
Yet another cafe.

Nothing terribly revolutionary - MAC 4-1, eBay 836 kit, PAMCO ignition, Bridgestone Spitfires, Airtech seat, Norman Hyde M Bars, engine rebuild, Frankenstuff sidecovers, some powder coat and a lick of new paint.

Took it out for it's first shakedown ride last night and all seems to be in good order.

Still to do - install new braided SS brake cable, mirrors, upholster seat and replace the starter motor (currently it's kick only). And yes, that front tire is mounted backwards...














No build thread I'm afraid but here's how she looked when I brought her home with a stuck motor no brakes & her guts hanging out...









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Re: 1978 750k -- { "Silver Bullet" } --
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2012, 05:45:14 PM »
The ole' girl looks great. WAY better than it did when you picked it up!!

Nice work.
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Re: 1978 750k -- { "Silver Bullet" } --
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2012, 10:13:22 PM »
Looks real classy.  Like what you did with the hubs and rims.  Is that the stock brake reservoir polished up?
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Re: 1978 750k -- { "Silver Bullet" } --
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2012, 08:06:22 AM »
Quote from: xnoahx on July 17, 2012, 10:13:22 PM
Looks real classy.  Like what you did with the hubs and rims.  Is that the stock brake reservoir polished up?

Thank you!

Yes, the MC and the caliper were both stock & just stripped & polished.
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Offline sanglasmick

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Re: 1978 750k -- { "Silver Bullet" } --
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2012, 09:04:29 AM »
Very cool!

Understated but looks really well put together....ENJOY!!
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Re: 1978 750k -- { "Silver Bullet" } --
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2012, 01:04:32 PM »
I like it.  8)
Nice work liPPy!
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'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

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Re: 1978 750k -- { "Silver Bullet" } --
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2012, 01:07:13 PM »
Not wild and it turned out really nice.  Very clean.  It would be a shame if it did not show up as a contender for BOTM.
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I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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The Kid's Bike - 750K3

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Re: 1978 750k -- { "Silver Bullet" } --
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2012, 01:27:18 PM »
Looks awesome...
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Re: 1978 750k -- { "Silver Bullet" } --
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2012, 01:30:51 PM »
Is this one your FB profile pic?  :P

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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

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Re: 1978 750k -- { "Silver Bullet" } --
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2012, 03:57:21 PM »
It's my computer screen background - lol!
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