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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #175 on: November 10, 2014, 04:29:24 PM »
May I say that you should think about cutting your kick starter down so it is just above the top of the clutch casing that would make for a very clean look.
I use to do that in the 70's a nice touch I would think  8)
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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #176 on: December 13, 2014, 07:44:33 AM »
Work is slowing down and I can finally get back to finishing this bike. I've picked out the final colors so the bodywork and frame will be painted and powder coated by christmas.

QUESTION! I am thinking about using spoked rims front/rear. I have the front figured out but I am needing help finding a bike that uses a rear 5x17 spoked rim preferably with a cush drive and brake disc. Anyone have any ideas?
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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #177 on: December 13, 2014, 09:29:51 AM »
use your stock hub, and order a rim and custom spokes from Buchanans. Not aware of a 17x5 wheel in spokes, have only seen 4.25 rims. What size tire are you after that wants a 5" rim?
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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #178 on: December 13, 2014, 02:32:12 PM »
Work is slowing down and I can finally get back to finishing this bike. I've picked out the final colors so the bodywork and frame will be painted and powder coated by christmas.

QUESTION! I am thinking about using spoked rims front/rear. I have the front figured out but I am needing help finding a bike that uses a rear 5x17 spoked rim preferably with a cush drive and brake disc. Anyone have any ideas?

CycleX have exactly that.... ;)  Down near the bottom of the page..

http://www.cyclexchange.net/Wheel%20Page.htm
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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #179 on: December 13, 2014, 10:16:20 PM »
Or head over to ebay and search for ducati sport classic rim.

They have spoked 5,5x17" rear and 3,5x17 front rim as stock.

If you want a higher performance rim, do a search for alpina spoked rim.
They make a tubeless spoked rim for the ducati sport 1000


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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #180 on: December 15, 2014, 10:17:32 AM »
QUESTION! I am thinking about using spoked rims front/rear. I have the front figured out but I am needing help finding a bike that uses a rear 5x17 spoked rim preferably with a cush drive and brake disc. Anyone have any ideas?

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What did you pull the front off of?

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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #181 on: December 15, 2014, 10:33:49 AM »
QUESTION! I am thinking about using spoked rims front/rear. I have the front figured out but I am needing help finding a bike that uses a rear 5x17 spoked rim preferably with a cush drive and brake disc. Anyone have any ideas?

ktM 690 DUKE

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2010-KTM-690-Supermoto-SMC-OEM-17-Rear-Wheel-SM-R-Stock-Rim-Hub-07-08-/151512866067?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AKTM%7CModel%3A690&hash=item2346dedd13&vxp=mtr

What did you pull the front off of?
Awesome thanks.
The front is off a 2006 Suzuki GSXR600. Cognitomoto has all the pieces I need to do the front if I do decide to do spoked wheels.
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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #182 on: December 30, 2014, 11:57:48 PM »
Subscribed.

Excellent build, came across this thread via a 'search': twin disc front end. Has answered just about all my questions.
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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #183 on: February 01, 2015, 10:41:02 AM »
No real updates. Been working, traveling, and sold my '06 GSXR 750 and picked up this.


The CB will be headed to paint and powdercoat after I get back from this show http://the1moto.com/events/2014/10/18/the-one-motorcycle-show-2015
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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #184 on: February 01, 2015, 11:34:21 AM »
This whole build is awesome. Can't wait to see the finished bike.
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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #185 on: February 01, 2015, 01:26:45 PM »
Just caught up with this build,Nice...

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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #186 on: October 03, 2015, 07:55:30 AM »
Nice job on your 71, I am in the process of building a 72 with a GSXR front and Honda 600r rear, I like the look of the spoke rims also, would love to know if you found any, also could you show a close up of your rear sets, looking to see how you did the Master cylinder,

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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #187 on: March 08, 2016, 10:57:46 PM »
Hello mate, just wondering what you did with the orig front end. I've picked up a 75 and its missing the original setup. Cheers.

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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #188 on: July 30, 2016, 04:38:44 PM »
Anything new?

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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #189 on: February 12, 2018, 02:14:41 PM »
What ever happened to this??

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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #190 on: February 12, 2018, 03:58:08 PM »
What ever happened to this??

That thread is basically dead or dormant. You should PM him if you have specific questions. 
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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #191 on: February 12, 2018, 07:58:08 PM »
What ever happened to this??

That thread is basically dead or dormant. You should PM him if you have specific questions.

Yes. The project is dead and dormant. Someday I would like to finish it but I keep getting distracted by life and other 2 wheeled vehicles so the CB750 sits and waits. I've tossed around the idea of selling it as it sits but I would really kick myself if I did that.
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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #192 on: February 13, 2018, 10:10:48 AM »
Well looks like you have a few quality reasons for the distractions. I'm on the East Coast but have a friend in Golden and have visited a few times. You're in one of the greatest places to ride/drive/live in my opinion.

I have a 71' I've been slacking on myself but trying to get back into it. Sold my GSXR1000 because I knew if I didnt, I'd just keep riding that. Giving me incentive to get the CB on the road.

Get back to it!

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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #193 on: July 06, 2018, 11:14:45 PM »
This one was fairly close to completion but is now for sale, with LOTS of nice parts:

If someone is in the Colorado area: https://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1973-honda-cb750-cafe-bike/6633125852.html
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #194 on: August 29, 2018, 11:09:42 AM »
The bike has been sold. It will be headed to Florida to it's new owner.
I'm sure I will regret selling it but sometimes you just need to let go of lingering unfinished projects.
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Re: 1971 CB750 with GSXR Front End
« Reply #195 on: August 29, 2018, 11:29:23 AM »
The bike has been sold. It will be headed to Florida to it's new owner.
I'm sure I will regret selling it but sometimes you just need to let go of lingering unfinished projects.

Ah man, that's too bad. I drew a lot of inspiration from your bike. Tell the new owner to update the thread! haha Glad to see your enjoying your other bikes. Love the KTM.