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Offline omGoddard

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1978 CB750k build. Project "Hiroko"
« on: March 25, 2013, 07:57:31 AM »
Realized finally that I've never posted my build on here to share.

Had this bike for about 5 months and finally getting to tear into it.


Naming it Hiroko, which was my late japanese grandmas given name when she was born.  When she moved to America she picked the name Nancy, which doesn't sound as cool on a license plate.  ;D :o



Beside its lil bro..79 cx500.








Pile of parts.
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Re: 1978 CB750k build!!!
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2013, 08:00:50 AM »
Got er' nekkid.




Junk pile.
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Offline omGoddard

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Re: 1978 CB750k build!!!
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2013, 08:01:46 AM »
More stripping of the bike.

Big things left to order are tank/seat.





Finished wrapping exhaust other night.
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Offline omGoddard

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Re: 1978 CB750k build!!!
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2013, 08:02:49 AM »
Sneak peek of the motor.



Gotta clean up carbs, tanks in the mail, find a seat...and put on a bunch of parts.
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Re: 1978 CB750k build!!!
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2013, 08:03:57 AM »
Got the billet triple, clip ons, mini gages, controls and switches put in place.












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Re: 1978 CB750k build!!!
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2013, 06:40:06 PM »
New tank came in.





Rim painted and new chain.



Clear points cover.


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Re: 1978 CB750k build!!!
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2013, 05:36:29 PM »
Is that a Benji tank? Metal or Glass?
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Re: 1978 CB750k build!!!
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2013, 08:11:31 AM »
KB its a fiberglass tank from the DCC store.

Sat the rear seat on for an idea.


Messing around with the rear sets.
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Re: 1978 CB750k build!!!
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2013, 08:14:20 AM »
That's a long rod but it might work. The 77 and 78 rear peg mounts are less sturdy than the earlier years since they are not one solid piece.
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Re: 1978 CB750k build. Project "Hiroko"
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2013, 01:04:59 PM »
Yah I figured I'd try the stock passenger peg location first since im a bigger guy.  I know a lot of people don't like them there but I tried it out and it seems to work well so far.
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