Author Topic: CB750F2 time to clean up the old girl. BACK TOGETHER! First ride! (Read 7576 times)

CB750R · « **on:** October 31, 2013, 05:59:40 PM »

Hello all,

I've been a member on here since 2005, I've had a lot of fun working on and riding this bike over the last 8 years.

I purchased a bit of a running basket case... and got the bike running and have made some big changes along the way.

I've installed FZR600 Wheels, brakes, and front forks, the Wheels rotors and rubber weighed 50lbs less than the stock
setup!

I rebuilt the engine after having a valve break. Using a spare bedroom I replaced the conrods, pistons swapped the head, and have had a trouble free engine (although I have a minor leak due to a not so repaired engine case from what I guess is a chain break incident.

Replaced mismatched side covers with reproductions, changed the tail light, signals, bars.

One thing I've never been able to do a decent job of is paint! My bike has had at least 3 paint jobs by yours truly, but I just dont have the touch!

I just turned 35, and I'm recovering from a broken hip, as a treat to myself I'm taking this winter to freshen up the old girl, and get the bike painted "For REAL" clean up some things that I've had on the to-do list for a while and hopefully both the bike and I will be ready for spring!

Here's one paint attempt, after I rebuilt the engine got the bike back on the road:

P5080031 by CB750r, on Flickr

Here's how it looked this summer:

Cb750r. by CB750r, on Flickr

and here's how it looks now!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2013, 09:45:53 PM »

I like the Eddie Lawson replica in the background!

CB750R · « **Reply #2 on:** November 01, 2013, 12:33:34 PM »

Thanks, its a 2000 ZRX1100,

For when the speed of the CB isn't quite enough I cheat with the Z! at just shy of 130hp it makes passing cars much MUCH easier!

Here's a shot of the "NEW" tank I found at a bike salvage dealer in Northern BC!

inside looks like its brand new, there was 4 different paint jobs on this thing and I thought I'd find a bunch of bondo and dents, but to my suprise this tank was in pretty clean shape under all that old paint!

Here's a shot of the underside being prepped

CB750F by CB750r, on Flickr

CB750R · « **Reply #3 on:** November 01, 2013, 12:43:26 PM »

More prep shots of the body work:

CB750F by CB750r, on Flickr

Tank in Primer:

CB750F by CB750r, on Flickr

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #4 on:** November 01, 2013, 01:17:27 PM »

I much prefer the muffler at the less extreme angle.

What color are you planning?

CB750R · « **Reply #5 on:** November 01, 2013, 01:38:40 PM »

Thanks, Ya I was trying to make it a little too much like a 90's style Super sport with that angle! I'm looking into a stainless system from MotoGPwerks.

The colors are going to be similar to the stock, black, with red stripe, but outlined in silver instead of gold.

I think I get to pick up the parts today! I got this as a sneak preview today!

CB750F by CB750r, on Flickr

lwahples · « **Reply #6 on:** November 01, 2013, 03:28:00 PM »

Nice sneak peak!

barney fife · « **Reply #7 on:** November 01, 2013, 07:04:41 PM »

Can you share some info about the getting the wheels and front forks to work. It is unbelievable how heavy the stock ones are.

CB750R · « **Reply #8 on:** November 01, 2013, 07:19:36 PM »

Quote from: barney fife on November 01, 2013, 07:04:41 PM

Can you share some info about the getting the wheels and front forks to work. It is unbelievable how heavy the stock ones are.

This is the thread for the wheel and fork install. I did this several years ago now.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=1563.msg16330#msg16330

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #9 on:** November 01, 2013, 07:36:19 PM »

I like the paint scheme!

CB750R · « **Reply #10 on:** November 03, 2013, 05:30:03 PM »

So today I pulled out the battery tray out of the bike, grinded the crap outa rust thanks to the vent tube popping off the battery.

Also welded a bead onto the fork stops. Way back when I had to grind them down to get a decent amount of steering with the Fzr forks. However I went a little heavy on the grinder, letting the forks touch the tank at full lock.

With the new paint, I wanted to create a more permanent solution, to prevent any dings.

CB750R · « **Reply #11 on:** November 06, 2013, 09:38:21 PM »

I figure I'd try and consolidate this and an earlier thread I had started on this bike.

So here's a few shots I took while redoing the gauges and of the seat I'm STILL WAITING FOR MY WIFE TO RECOVER!!!

untitled-9130.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

untitled-9159.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

The seat before and after:

untitled-9032.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

untitled-9033.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

CB750R · « **Reply #12 on:** November 07, 2013, 10:42:57 PM »

I got a box of goodies from Vintage CB750, a fresh new superbike bar, and some not exactly sexy parts, like a Rick reg/rectifiier, and some new rubber grommets for the side covers, and a rubber tank strap.

But I do have some cool new Photos!!

untitled-9812.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

The New tail light I installed into the CB750F rear cowl:

untitled-9820.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

and some more photos of the tank and side cover and front fender, because well I like taking photos!!

untitled-9827.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

untitled-9816.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #13 on:** November 08, 2013, 05:19:47 AM »

Beautiful paint job!

CB750R · « **Reply #14 on:** November 08, 2013, 07:29:50 AM »

Thanks digger! I tried painting this thing a few times but was never happy. Glad I sucked it up and paid someone.

This was the first time I paid someone to work on my bike!

druzli · « **Reply #15 on:** November 08, 2013, 09:36:57 AM »

Looks promising, subscribed.

brandEn · « **Reply #16 on:** November 08, 2013, 10:28:59 AM »

Nice pictures! Wish I could do that.
That paint and color scheme is awesome.

CB750R · « **Reply #17 on:** December 24, 2013, 03:54:18 PM »

Progress Report!

Its been a while, still in physio, its dam cold in my garage, and I've been collecting some new tools!

I picked up a bench lathe from an older fellow that used it for his hobby uses, from what I can see on the lathe he turned brass, plastics and wood, not much hard use on it!

So I figured a good first project is making some new stalks for the rear turn signals. Here's one of the signals with my stalk attached and the 10mm bolt that I hollowed out allowing the wires to go through.

untitled-5189.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

Here's a comparison of the mounting stalk thank came with the signal:

untitled-5191.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

I was able to polish the aluminum up to be a very close match to the finish on the signal body. these will mount on the frame where the grab rail/tool box mount at the back of the bike, and the signals will just be sticking out from the side of the rear cowl.

filipo · « **Reply #18 on:** December 24, 2013, 08:43:22 PM »

Just catching up with this now, but -- that paint job is hot damn! A really nice idea -- simple but different. Well done.

CB_Jeff · « **Reply #19 on:** December 25, 2013, 07:59:40 AM »

Real nice on the paint, I will be interested to see it all come back together.
If you don't mind my asking, where did you get your tail light? I like the way it fits the cowl recess and am sure that it will clean up the lines.

CB750R · « **Reply #20 on:** December 25, 2013, 08:12:08 PM »

Thanks guys the tail surround is from an Autoparts store brand is grote, it's a stainless truck led light surround. The surround came with a flush led light but it stuck back way too far into the cowl. I had a plastic surround in there before with the light you see in the photo I originally bought the light from princess auto. (Think harbour freight ). I used some L channel aluminum to brace the cowl and support the bottom of the light. As well as providing me a place to mount the plate.

I know not some bespoke one of the kind hand crafted tail light off a vintage lake racer... Just some auto and truck parts I figured would look a lot cleaner than the small lunchbox that honda stuck on the back of these bikes.

It's slow going on putting stuff back together as it's dam cold in the garage! And I've been learning to use my new lathe and mini cnc mill in the basement instead of freezing my ass off in the garage! That and my wife has had my seat in her sewing room for months, awaiting a new cover.

CB750R · « **Reply #21 on:** March 06, 2014, 06:41:42 AM »

Untitled by CB750r, on Flickr

Here's the test fit of my headlight bracket design.

CB750R · « **Reply #22 on:** March 06, 2014, 06:43:28 AM »

Here's the first test fit of my new painted body work on the bike.

Untitled by CB750r, on Flickr

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #23 on:** March 06, 2014, 07:35:29 AM »

This bike is reall coming together. The paint came out superb. I really like how the lower line flows to he cowl. The gauges look clean too. Nice!!

754 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 06, 2014, 07:52:59 AM »

Looks to good..
Where you been, we had an awesome meeting at Harry,s in Vernon..last Saturday..

70CB750 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 06, 2014, 07:55:20 AM »

Quote from: CB750R on December 24, 2013, 03:54:18 PM

Progress Report!

Its been a while, still in physio, its dam cold in my garage, and I've been collecting some new tools!

I picked up a bench lathe from an older fellow that used it for his hobby uses, from what I can see on the lathe he turned brass, plastics and wood, not much hard use on it!

So I figured a good first project is making some new stalks for the rear turn signals. Here's one of the signals with my stalk attached and the 10mm bolt that I hollowed out allowing the wires to go through.

untitled-5189.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

Here's a comparison of the mounting stalk thank came with the signal:

untitled-5191.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

I was able to polish the aluminum up to be a very close match to the finish on the signal body. these will mount on the frame where the grab rail/tool box mount at the back of the bike, and the signals will just be sticking out from the side of the rear cowl.

Love those stems, I will be doing something similar.

CB750R · « **Reply #26 on:** March 06, 2014, 06:21:30 PM »

Quote from: 754 on March 06, 2014, 07:52:59 AM

Looks to good..
Where you been, we had an awesome meeting at Harry,s in Vernon..last Saturday..

Thanks Frank, I've been super busy on the work front and been a hermit on weekends.

CB750R · « **Reply #27 on:** March 06, 2014, 06:24:44 PM »

Thanks 70cb750 I'm really stoked to be able to actually make some bit for my bike.

KayOne · « **Reply #28 on:** March 07, 2014, 10:48:23 AM »

Gorgeous bike! Tasteful mods that compliment each other.

CB750R · « **Reply #29 on:** March 08, 2014, 11:11:09 AM »

Quote from: KayOne on March 07, 2014, 10:48:23 AM

Gorgeous bike! Tasteful mods that compliment each other.

Thanks Kay,

I know this is far from stock or "cafe" When I started I figured the closest analog was a "restomod" Improving the Wheels Suspension and Braking from the old bike, while "hopefully" retaining enough of the character of the original bike. This is a "Super Sport" after all, so i figured adding some new sporty shoes wouldn't hurt. However now with all the USD Gixxer forks out there it makes my bike look "traditional" However when I did this several years ago, I could only find reference of one image of a CBR f4 conversion and one other dude in europe that used the same set up as me...

CB750R · « **Reply #30 on:** May 26, 2014, 08:17:27 AM »

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Well I finally got the honda put back together and running! Here's a photo from the first ride out.

I'd have to say initial impressions I'm very pleased with the paint. Looks great on he bike!

I put Black dyna coils and wires on, and I'm very pleased, I think there is a noticable improvement at higher RPMs vs stock coils and Dyna S ignition.

Few little annoyances to fix up and re tighten after first ride but otherwise very pleased to be back on the road.

brandEn · « **Reply #31 on:** May 26, 2014, 01:33:44 PM »

Bike looks great!

Rydog400f · « **Reply #32 on:** June 01, 2018, 06:48:45 PM »

I love that tail light. Where did you get it?

Quote from: CB750R on November 07, 2013, 10:42:57 PM

I got a box of goodies from Vintage CB750, a fresh new superbike bar, and some not exactly sexy parts, like a Rick reg/rectifiier, and some new rubber grommets for the side covers, and a rubber tank strap.

But I do have some cool new Photos!!

untitled-9812.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

The New tail light I installed into the CB750F rear cowl:

untitled-9820.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

and some more photos of the tank and side cover and front fender, because well I like taking photos!!

untitled-9827.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

untitled-9816.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

madmtnmotors · « **Reply #33 on:** June 01, 2018, 07:44:51 PM »

Looks great! I like the way the tank stripe carries over to the rear cowl.

754 · « **Reply #34 on:** June 01, 2018, 07:55:48 PM »

The taillight looks like abuniversal truck light.
Have not seen this member in about a year.

scottly · « **Reply #35 on:** June 01, 2018, 08:07:43 PM »

I've got a similar taillight, and it is indeed a universal type truck/trailer light.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #36 on:** June 01, 2018, 11:10:50 PM »

I like the separation of the red from the black -- using the silver. It really makes the stripes pop.

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Author Topic: CB750F2 time to clean up the old girl. BACK TOGETHER! First ride! (Read 7576 times)