Author Topic: CB750F restoration (Read 6144 times)

Crshndbrn · « **on:** August 17, 2012, 05:42:37 PM »

I thought about making a cafe', but I couldn't bring myself to hack up a perfectly good bike that just needs some love.

This is what I started with... windshield and luggage rack had to be taken off.

Then the tank got some love... several hours of hand polishing and wax

Then the seat and cowl was completely disassembled, cleaned, polished, waxed.

Then the exhaust got several hours of love and attention to detail

Then it was the front wheel's turn... still need to finish the spokes, then on to the fender, forks, and fork seals.

dhall57 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2012, 03:43:40 AM »

Glad you decided against chopping up a original CB750 supersport for a cafe project. All this old girl needs is some TLC and you'll have a nice ride. The pipes, tank, and seat look great after cleaning.

Good luck with the project
dhall

Crshndbrn · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2012, 06:53:34 AM »

Thanks, I'll keep it up to date as well as I can

Stev-o · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2012, 08:00:50 AM »

+1....good decision. You'll find one down the road that you'll know is a good candidate for a cafe.
Post some pics....

Crshndbrn · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2012, 02:31:09 PM »

The pics are in the link for the blog in the begiining of the thread

Stev-o · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2012, 04:55:16 PM »

Wow - that exhaust cleaned up like new.

Just curious, why do you prefer to post on your blog rather than here?
[I bet most guys wont click over the link, I browsed right over it]

Kickstart · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2012, 07:10:34 PM »

Yeah... the exhaust really cleaned up well... amazing actually. How did you do that... just hand polishing?

Crshndbrn · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2012, 08:47:21 AM »

A lot of hand polishing and attention to detail. I'll probably get some pics on here when I have time to sit down at a standard pc instead of my phone. I'm very picky about details and proper repairs and corrections. Just wait until I get to the carburetors.

Crshndbrn · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2012, 09:25:13 AM »

Can anybody tell me where to find a source for replacement brake hoses?

Crshndbrn · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2012, 09:42:41 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on August 18, 2012, 04:55:16 PM

Just curious, why do you prefer to post on your blog rather than here?
[I bet most guys wont click over the link, I browsed right over it]

The blog is because I have other people following this project that have no desire to come here and watch the progress, so I'll try to update both as I go.

lucky · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2012, 10:35:47 AM »

Great work you are doing. BTW....This bike IS A CAFE BIKE.

Mtmooradian · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2012, 10:54:41 AM »

+1

Quote from: lucky on August 19, 2012, 10:35:47 AM

Great work you are doing. BTW....This bike IS A CAFE BIKE.

Crshndbrn · « **Reply #12 on:** August 19, 2012, 12:21:22 PM »

I know, it just looks natural. I did decide to put some shorter bars on it since the finish on the originals is rusted beyond repair.

Greggo · « **Reply #13 on:** August 19, 2012, 12:26:06 PM »

Everything is cleaning up so nicely! Glad you didn't chop it, there weren't an abundance of Sulfur yellow 750F's.

Crshndbrn · « **Reply #14 on:** August 19, 2012, 12:52:09 PM »

Can anybody tell me where to source new brake hoses? The brake fluid crysrallized over time and I'm sure they are unsafe to use.

Greggo · « **Reply #15 on:** August 19, 2012, 01:00:13 PM »

Quote from: Crshndbrn on August 19, 2012, 12:52:09 PM

Can anybody tell me where to source new brake hoses? The brake fluid crysrallized over time and I'm sure they are unsafe to use.

Member 'Pampadori' sells hoses at a great price, in either braided stainless, or stock rubber, and he gives discounts to members.

Greggo · « **Reply #16 on:** August 19, 2012, 01:00:46 PM »

Here's the link:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=54790.0

Crshndbrn · « **Reply #17 on:** August 19, 2012, 07:06:58 PM »

Quote from: Greggo on August 19, 2012, 01:00:46 PM

Here's the link:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=54790.0

Thanks for the link! I didn't get much done today, spent the day mostly relaxing with the wife, took a walk on the river walk and such. I did finish the front fender. There's heavy pitting, but it seems to have come out halfway decent.

Mtmooradian · « **Reply #18 on:** August 20, 2012, 11:38:39 AM »

If you need lines made I have the same brakequip machine, if he can't make them.

Crshndbrn · « **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2012, 10:02:41 AM »

Wow, thanks! I just sent him an email through his site, I'll start there and let you know if I need you.

jaguar · « **Reply #20 on:** August 21, 2012, 04:43:00 PM »

Love the color and seeing an early F restored and not cafed

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #21 on:** August 21, 2012, 05:59:19 PM »

Quote from: Crshndbrn on August 19, 2012, 09:25:13 AM

Can anybody tell me where to find a source for replacement brake hoses?

Front hoses are available from Honda but the crimped metal is black. Stock rears are unobtainium. I'd pay good money for a NOS rear!

jaguar · « **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2012, 10:06:10 PM »

Sling shot cycles?

kap384@telus.net · « **Reply #23 on:** August 21, 2012, 10:10:53 PM »

Thanks for not cutting up this 'F'!! Cleaning up great!

Crshndbrn · « **Reply #24 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:31:04 PM »

Quote from: jaguar on August 21, 2012, 10:06:10 PM

Sling shot cycles?

I emailed them... still waiting for a reply.

jaguar · « **Reply #25 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:32:56 PM »

I have run his lines on more then one bike, highly recommend

Crshndbrn · « **Reply #26 on:** August 22, 2012, 07:46:24 PM »

I haven't updated in a few, so here's the latest. I cleaned up the forks, put new seals and new fork oil, those are ready. I disassembled more of the front end, cleaned the gauges and dash lights. I discovered that the lower triple tree is solid rust and will need repainted. I hadn't planned on replacing the steering head bearings as they seem solid, but if I'm going to pull the triple trees off, I'm going to put in some tapered rollers, I'd rather only do this one time. The gauge backs have heavy pitting, but they'll work for now and look better than the picture seems to show. The pile of clean parts that are ready to re-install grows, but I have more work to do before I can start reassembling anything. College starts back up tomorrow, so work progression will slow down.

Crshndbrn · « **Reply #27 on:** August 27, 2012, 07:24:05 PM »

I painted the triple trees... bad choice of paint, not happy... stripping and starting over. Why oh why did I even bother to use laquer paint.

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Author Topic: CB750F restoration (Read 6144 times)