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Offline Dave K

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1975 750F
« on: August 10, 2006, 05:46:51 PM »
Looking at all the fantastic cafe bikes here, I can't help but wonder why so few of them are not built on a first series 750F. Does the design just not lend to it to well? I admit the electrics on the front down tube is kind of in the way.
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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2006, 07:52:45 PM »
I think the "F"'s just aren't as popular in general, so that may be the reason, buit there are a few out there.

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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2006, 06:00:13 AM »
I've got a 76 F (the one in my avatar). Personally I perfer the F due to the fact that it has a rear disk brake. I think the K's just wre sold in more numbers, though.
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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2006, 06:17:24 AM »
well i have the best of both worlds so to speak, i have a 1970 750 that looks awesome with those 4 pipes  8), and i have a 1976 f1 that looks pretty good to  ;),      mick.
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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2006, 06:20:26 AM »
here's the 1970 750  ;)
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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2006, 06:21:49 AM »
and here's the f1.
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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2006, 06:25:09 AM »
i think alot of th reason is to do with the fact that you cant put wide tires on the F's b/c the caliper stay gets in the way.... if you have the drum, its less cuttin and welding.....


 and here is my F...peace

BTW mcpuffett that F of yours kicks A$$..top job
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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2006, 06:46:22 AM »
I know what you mean about the wires that hang down in the front end.  I lowered the head light, ignition and both gauges  about 4 inches, I didn't like the way the clocks were standing upright in stock form.  Now the headlight is just about even with the tank.  I dig the low slung look. 

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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2006, 06:48:41 AM »
paul,dude,you have got to get rid of that bowtie,its killin my eyes man. ;D
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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2006, 07:46:58 AM »
Rhonda750F, I really like the tail section on your bike. It appears to be the original seat shortened up, is that correct? Did you do anything about the wiring on the front down tube or just make sure it is tidy? I have just acquired a 1975F that I am not sure what to do with it, sell it or redo it. It has no title, but I can get that taken care of. My thoughts are to do what you have done to your bike. Was there anyother mods you have done? If so, please post them or send it to me PM. Thanks for your input!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2006, 11:05:25 AM »
Mine is a 76 F too

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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2006, 12:05:47 PM »
Yeah man, that tail section looks great!  Thats exactly what I wanted to do with mine, but my welding skills are lacking.  I mechanically fastened mine together.  Do you have any padding on the part of the pan that connects to the plastic tail piece?
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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2006, 12:11:42 PM »
I used the stock seat pan and shortened it 9 inches out of the middle.  I covered it with foam from a sleeping bag pad $5 and I padded all the way to the tip or the rear.

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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2006, 04:12:07 PM »
thanks ben glad you like the f1  ;), i think yours is pretty cool to  8)    mick.
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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2006, 04:24:58 PM »
Quote from: cben750f1 on August 11, 2006, 06:25:09 AM
i think alot of th reason is to do with the fact that you cant put wide tires on the F's b/c the caliper stay gets in the way.... if you have the drum, its less cuttin and welding.....


 and here is my F...peace

BTW mcpuffett that F of yours kicks A$$..top job

Where did you find a right fork leg that has the mounts to put the brake caliper in front of the fork leg?  It can't be a reversed left leg since that would put the caliper behind the leg.
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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #15 on: August 11, 2006, 05:27:35 PM »
M8 i think you will find that both your legs have mount points, its just that the right leg hasn't been finished off, check in the FAQ under brakes, i did a document on adding the second caliper and finishing the leg to get the second caliper on... hope this helps...peace
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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #16 on: August 11, 2006, 05:36:46 PM »
Are those directions only for the 750?  Excellent work on them, BTw.
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Re: 1975 750F
« Reply #17 on: August 11, 2006, 07:27:20 PM »
yeah mate, its the only one i have, hoped they help...peace
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