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Offline Cragdog

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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #50 on: December 27, 2013, 10:41:37 AM »
Quote from: zekd on December 22, 2013, 06:08:44 PM
UPDATE! I finnaly broke down and bought a sand blaster from TS. It works really well. Im painting my wheels black so I removed the wheels and then made a tool to get the bearing retainers out (see pic below). Make sure you drill out the center punches!  I then sandblasted the wheel parts and sprayed them with some paint.

I NEED HELP!!! I dont know how to get the rear wheel bearing out. I need some tips/advice on how to get it out. Please share some insight with meee!!


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Very cool build! The more and more TLC you're putting in, the less "ratty" this bike is becoming haha!
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #51 on: December 30, 2013, 03:33:33 AM »
Heres the tank! Still has to be clear coated. What do you guys think?


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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #52 on: December 30, 2013, 04:22:39 AM »
I'm sure it looks nice, but you got any pics with better lighting or without filters on them?
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #53 on: December 30, 2013, 06:32:43 AM »
Looking good, gives me ideas for mine.


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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #54 on: December 30, 2013, 08:14:54 AM »
Quote from: zekd on December 30, 2013, 03:33:33 AM
Heres the tank! Still has to be clear coated. What do you guys think?


Screen Shot 2013-12-30 at 6.32.09 AM by zekd, on Flickr
Really like the idea. Would like to see some additional pics too.
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #55 on: December 30, 2013, 08:52:05 AM »
Quote from: nccb on December 30, 2013, 04:22:39 AM
I'm sure it looks nice, but you got any pics with better lighting or without filters on them?

Agreed. Can't tell if the black on top of the tank is overspray, intentional pain layering, or shadows :(

Love the idea, though, and looks really, really cool!
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #56 on: January 17, 2014, 10:20:37 PM »
When you clear coat it, there won't be any difference anymore between your gloss and flat black.  If you shoot it with gloss clear they'll both be glossy, and if you use matte clear, they'll both be matte.

Nice design, for sure.
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #57 on: January 18, 2014, 05:06:21 AM »
What did you use to strip the paint ?

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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #58 on: April 02, 2014, 09:22:38 PM »
This is where she stands now!

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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #59 on: April 02, 2014, 10:55:45 PM »
Why did you end up blacking out the HONDA tank emblem?  It looked good before since it provided some contrast.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #60 on: April 02, 2014, 11:29:32 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on April 02, 2014, 10:55:45 PM
Why did you end up blacking out the HONDA tank emblem?  It looked good before since it provided some contrast.

I didn't. The emblem isn't on the tank in this picture...
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #61 on: April 03, 2014, 05:58:34 AM »
I think it looks pretty good man.  I wonder if it would be difficult (or expensive) to have the back in raised a bit or a more angled seat to make a more aggressive look?
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #62 on: April 03, 2014, 08:05:10 AM »
Quote from: zekd on April 02, 2014, 11:29:32 PM
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on April 02, 2014, 10:55:45 PM
Why did you end up blacking out the HONDA tank emblem?  It looked good before since it provided some contrast.

I didn't. The emblem isn't on the tank in this picture...

You're right. Guess I need to look closer on my iPhone.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #63 on: April 03, 2014, 09:39:02 AM »
Quote from: nccb on April 03, 2014, 05:58:34 AM
I think it looks pretty good man.  I wonder if it would be difficult (or expensive) to have the back in raised a bit or a more angled seat to make a more aggressive look?

Agreed. Looks great, but that flat seat loses me. Maybe a bit of kick up in the end, or just angle it slightly up?
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #64 on: April 03, 2014, 02:59:01 PM »
Quote from: DustyRags on April 03, 2014, 09:39:02 AM
Quote from: nccb on April 03, 2014, 05:58:34 AM
I think it looks pretty good man.  I wonder if it would be difficult (or expensive) to have the back in raised a bit or a more angled seat to make a more aggressive look?

Agreed. Looks great, but that flat seat loses me. Maybe a bit of kick up in the end, or just angle it slightly up?

I agree with the others.  I would weld in an angled hoop and see if you can extend the uphostery to match the angle.  Just my $0.02, but I think it would provide a more finished look. 
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #65 on: April 03, 2014, 03:59:57 PM »
Very cool build!
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #66 on: April 07, 2014, 09:56:33 PM »
I have a rear loop that has been welded on. I havent gotten around to take a picture of it. I personally like the flat seat. It use to have an upsweep at the end but I flattened it out.  ;D

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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #67 on: April 07, 2014, 10:42:51 PM »
Quote from: zekd on April 07, 2014, 09:56:33 PM
I have a rear loop that has been welded on. I havent gotten around to take a picture of it. I personally like the flat seat. It use to have an upsweep at the end but I flattened it out.  ;D



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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #68 on: April 12, 2014, 08:04:35 PM »
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #69 on: April 13, 2014, 04:42:27 AM »
Nice bike!
Like the stripped tank look a lot, might borrow the idea.
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #70 on: May 22, 2014, 08:56:20 PM »
In the homestretch! Got all the electronics working and my new tailight hooked up. I love the look of it. It functions as the brake light plus turn signals.

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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #71 on: May 22, 2014, 09:39:03 PM »
BAM!!  That's nice and bright.  Nice rat!
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #72 on: May 22, 2014, 10:17:24 PM »
Where'd you get the taillamp strip if you don't mind me asking. Ive been looking for that exact light. Bikes looking awesome.
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #73 on: May 23, 2014, 06:35:18 AM »
very cool.  Looks like Data's visor :P
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Re: RAT BIKE build (72' CB750K)
« Reply #74 on: May 23, 2014, 02:46:26 PM »
Sweet looking bike! I still think the tail needs a little... something in the end, but otherwise, I vote you ride the bastard like you stole it! :)
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