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Offline squirley

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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #25 on: October 04, 2013, 02:34:38 PM »
Tews,

Send me your mailing address.  I made an extra set of the rear set brackets and I'll send em your way.
FYI, the bolt pattern location is arbitrary and you will need to adapt to them as you see fit as well as tap the holes to your needs.

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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #26 on: October 04, 2013, 02:39:24 PM »
PM sent!
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #27 on: October 05, 2013, 01:48:57 AM »
I think making an oil tank like that will be easier than finding one.

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Thomas

Quote from: RustyOlive on October 04, 2013, 12:49:45 PM
Oh wow!! Slick thinking 01Thomas.
How hard would it be to find one of those eh? But very interesting thought.

Found this photo incase others are wondering. Lol
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #28 on: October 05, 2013, 12:13:36 PM »
Good to see you back Squirley!
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #29 on: October 05, 2013, 03:56:11 PM »
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #30 on: October 05, 2013, 04:11:12 PM »
Watched the 550 build, can't wait to see how this one turns out!! Is there a build thread somewhere on that H1? Been wanting to build a 2stroker ...eventually!
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #31 on: October 07, 2013, 09:07:16 AM »
Thanks guys.  No updates unfortunately, but here is the H1 build up link if interested.

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=13229.msg540498#msg540498

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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #32 on: October 25, 2013, 08:26:31 AM »
Well,  a small update has been made.  Got a little work done on the rear tail section hoop.  Still need to fill the hoop welds and sand smooth for a nice transition. Next up will be to weld on securing tabs for under tray and electronics bin.
I hope I have my scale right, my brother is 6' and all the bikes I have made have been for us shorties so I'm hoping it works.  Also, please ignore the fact that the seat shape looks a little...how do I say...like a male member...






Thanks for looking guys

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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #33 on: October 25, 2013, 10:12:37 AM »
cant wait to follow this one

your 550 inspired me to build another café started it last week

fantastic work a real inspiration cheers Andy from the UK
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #34 on: October 25, 2013, 01:16:25 PM »
very nice, where the tank come from im digging that style of knee dent?
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #35 on: October 25, 2013, 04:50:09 PM »
Quote from: squirley on October 25, 2013, 08:26:31 AM
Also, please ignore the fact that the seat shape looks a little...how do I say...like a male member...

Hahaha! it does...

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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #36 on: October 28, 2013, 06:59:43 AM »
Island Cafe Racers:  I took a look at your 550 build, looks like you are making some great progress! If you have any questions shoot me a PM!

Taggat:  The tank is from a royal enfield, but it has had a lot of cutting and shaping done to it to get it to look/fit the honda.

As for updates.  I ordered some Sun rims and Buchanan spokes through Mike at Power Barn.  I highly recommend doing business with this guy! Very helpful and you can't beat his prices.  Got the rims laced up yesterday, still need to take out the slack and true them.  If anyone sees a problem with my spoke pattern please let me know!
The discs were thinned and drilled by Godffrey, another great person to do business with!




Thanks for checking in

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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #37 on: October 28, 2013, 07:31:33 AM »
damn those are sexy!
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #38 on: October 28, 2013, 10:17:44 AM »
Nice looking wheels! Godffrey has done a few rotors for me.. Great work and he is a good guy to learn from.....

Mind if I ask how much the rims and spokes cost?
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Offline squirley

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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #39 on: October 28, 2013, 11:18:34 AM »
Thanks, they turned out nice.

Tews, the spokes were $85 per set.  The rims were if I remember correctly, $170 for the front and $240 for the back.  Believe it or not, this is quite a bit cheaper than going through Buchanans.

Rim size is 2.15" x 18 front
                 4.25" x 18 back
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #40 on: October 28, 2013, 12:04:38 PM »
"Problem with spoke pattern" ? Unless I'm missing something... Looks great to me. Even though hard to tell with the discs in the way. Lol.
 
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #41 on: October 28, 2013, 12:47:36 PM »
Thanks Rusty, it has just been a while since I laced up a wheel.   As far as I can tell I remembered correctly....but I have screwed them up before haha
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #42 on: October 28, 2013, 01:22:46 PM »
Quote from: squirley on October 28, 2013, 12:47:36 PM
Thanks Rusty, it has just been a while since I laced up a wheel.   As far as I can tell I remembered correctly....but I have screwed them up before haha


Bahahaha. If all else fails... Youtube wheel lacing.. Hahaha. Jk'n.
But looks solid, and if doesn't egg shape, you're good to go. Hahaha.

Are you planning any engine upgrades? Bores, race cams..? Been eye balling some of those sweet engines over a cyclex. Out of my price range at the moment, but would be nice.. Lol
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #43 on: October 31, 2013, 04:29:13 PM »
What are your rotors and front hub from? Nice looking bits!
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #44 on: November 11, 2013, 06:18:57 PM »
Kemp,

The rotors and hub are stock 750.  I am buidling two 750s right now, one with a modern front and one with an original, these are for the original bike.

I am in the process of welding in some frame clamps for easy head access.  Can anyone tell me a measurement of how much tube needs to be removed so I don't have to fit the motor back in the bike? My plan is to take off about 2 more inches on the tube coming from the head tube. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks


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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #45 on: November 13, 2013, 10:10:13 AM »
I am going to order up some rubber so I can get a roller frame going. 
What are your opinions on:

Front:  110/90-18

Rear:  150/70-18

Remember I have a 2.15" front and 4.25" rear
I am a fan of having the front tire just slightly smaller diameter than the rear.  These tires should be about a 25.75" front diameter and a 26.25" rear diameter.

If anyone has pics for reference of this size, a link would be most appreciated.
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #46 on: November 14, 2013, 08:30:43 AM »
I hate to bump this thread up without any updates, but I would really like to hear some opinions on the tire size listed above before I press order in a few. Thanks
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #47 on: November 14, 2013, 08:34:47 AM »
EDIT: I like the smaller looking front wheel and not to bulky rear. But that's my taste.
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #48 on: November 14, 2013, 12:05:45 PM »
Whats wrong with those sizes? Sounds good to me. Lol love the look of 18" front and rear combo.
What tire brand? Metzelers again? 
Did you mention what forks you plan to run with?
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Re: Squirley's CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #49 on: November 14, 2013, 04:33:37 PM »
18"s front and rear sounds like a good idea for future rubber choices and stance.
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