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Re: 1978 CB750 F2-- final assembly
« Reply #25 on: February 24, 2014, 06:35:20 PM »
From a sows ear to a silk purse!  Good Job!
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Re: 1978 CB750 F2-- final assembly
« Reply #26 on: February 24, 2014, 06:43:06 PM »
This bike is coming together, here are a few progress photos of the assembly.





That's drop dead gorgeous. :o

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Re: 1978 CB750 F2-- final assembly
« Reply #27 on: February 24, 2014, 07:42:14 PM »
I said it over at dotheton but I'll say it again! You're a beautiful bastard! I am jealous of your patience and talent my friend. Good work.

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Re: 1978 CB750 F2-- final assembly
« Reply #28 on: February 24, 2014, 07:42:58 PM »
Are your bars Renthals?

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Re: 1978 CB750 F2-- final assembly
« Reply #29 on: February 25, 2014, 04:55:03 AM »
Looking good man.  I think you will like the Renthals, I know I do.

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Re: 1978 CB750 F2-- final assembly
« Reply #30 on: February 25, 2014, 08:03:35 AM »
Are your bars Renthals?

Yes, they are the Renthal Ultra Low bend.

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Re: 1978 CB750 F2-- final assembly
« Reply #31 on: February 25, 2014, 02:42:06 PM »
Thanks gonz!

I said it over at dotheton but I'll say it again! You're a beautiful bastard! I am jealous of your patience and talent my friend. Good work.

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Re: 1978 CB750 F2-- final assembly
« Reply #32 on: February 25, 2014, 02:45:59 PM »
Yeah I think they feel better on the road than the steel bars that were on there.  I only got a little ride in but I think it was noticeable.

Looking good man.  I think you will like the Renthals, I know I do.

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Re: 1978 CB750 F3-- final assembly
« Reply #33 on: February 25, 2014, 02:54:11 PM »
I got everything put together and even got out for a short test ride.  I just wish it wasn't 35 degrees out!







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Re: 1978 CB750 F2-- final assembly
« Reply #34 on: February 25, 2014, 05:05:59 PM »
Beautiful!
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