Author Topic: CB 750 K1 GT New Pics with a new look (Read 127341 times)

atm cycles · « **Reply #400 on:** March 10, 2014, 05:06:23 AM »

Tweakin spent a lazy Sunday reading all your builds. Incredible !!!! Seeing your attention to detail is meds for my ADD.

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tweakin · « **Reply #401 on:** March 10, 2014, 05:43:32 AM »

Quote from: andy750 on March 10, 2014, 04:39:38 AM

Tweakin I may have missed this in your thread but what bar end mirrors are you using and would you recommend them?

thanks
Andy

I am running CRG bar end mirrors. I have run CRGs on multiple bikes and could not be happier. I have tried less expensive options but always go back to them.

stuartni · « **Reply #402 on:** March 10, 2014, 08:20:22 AM »

bike turned out amazing very nice work

andy750 · « **Reply #403 on:** March 10, 2014, 10:17:58 AM »

Thank you for the info and feedback!

tweakin · « **Reply #404 on:** March 11, 2014, 03:16:28 AM »

Quote from: andy750 on March 10, 2014, 10:17:58 AM

Thank you for the info and feedback!

You bet. If you decide to go with the CRG's, decide on the ones you want then shop around. I found my last set including adapters on Amazon for a decent price.

brandEn · « **Reply #405 on:** March 11, 2014, 09:10:51 AM »

When you did your dual disc conversion did you modify/remove material from the right fork lower caliper mount?

tweakin · « **Reply #406 on:** March 14, 2014, 06:51:41 AM »

I did not B, but still might revisit this. Everything lined up nicely but I might modify the lower mount to gain a bit more clearance between the caliper and spokes.

Quote from: brandEn on March 11, 2014, 09:10:51 AM

When you did your dual disc conversion did you modify/remove material from the right fork lower caliper mount?

Trad · « **Reply #407 on:** March 14, 2014, 06:56:32 AM »

Sounds fantastic.

Godffery · « **Reply #408 on:** March 14, 2014, 01:55:49 PM »

There is a slight problem with doing that; it causes the brake pads to contact the rotor at an angle. To address this issue, I have modified the pads with a 36 grit sanding block to match the new angle.
They will eventually wear in by themselves but it takes a while and may cause the outer pad to stick in the caliper and WILL cause the brake lever to feel spongy for a while.

Quote from: tweakin on March 14, 2014, 06:51:41 AM

I did not B, but still might revisit this. Everything lined up nicely but I might modify the lower mount to gain a bit more clearance between the caliper and spokes.

Quote from: brandEn on March 11, 2014, 09:10:51 AM
When you did your dual disc conversion did you modify/remove material from the right fork lower caliper mount?

tweakin · « **Reply #409 on:** March 14, 2014, 09:33:33 PM »

Thanks for the heads up Godffery, good to know.

tweakin · « **Reply #410 on:** March 29, 2014, 07:52:57 AM »

1 step forward and 2 steps back.

Get the carbs pretty much sorted and bike running excellent only to find the F'n JDM unicorn triple tree is cracked!!! I started weeping when I saw this, but then grabbed a fresh IPA to help ease the pain. Yes, I did have the correct D - washers installed and No, I did not use supper strength when torquing down the pinch bolts... Such a major downer!

Good thing is our friends at Motorcycle Yamiya had one more aluminum re-pop in stock. No more worries about the fragile unobtanium top tree. Plan is to have the old tree welded up and use it in a small art project.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #411 on:** March 29, 2014, 08:14:05 AM »

I know that feeling all too well.

Stev-o · « **Reply #412 on:** March 29, 2014, 09:11:00 AM »

ouch, sorry to hear. So, no need for D washers on the repop triple?

tweakin · « **Reply #413 on:** March 29, 2014, 09:17:42 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 29, 2014, 09:11:00 AM

ouch, sorry to hear. So, no need for D washers on the repop triple?

Yes Stev-o, sucks. Correct, no need for the D washers on the new triple since its aluminum.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #414 on:** March 29, 2014, 10:43:34 AM »

Quote from: tweakin on March 29, 2014, 07:52:57 AM

I started weeping when I saw this, but then grabbed a fresh IPA to help ease the pain.

That really sucks Tige.
Glad to hear you had a well stocked medicine fridge.

6adan · « **Reply #415 on:** March 29, 2014, 05:19:33 PM »

Did you use the part for the speed warning light that was on the speedo cable? The reason I ask is there is another part that bolts to the top rail of the frame, kind of like a flasher unit it is round and silver in color. I ask because I have a 70 JDM that I bought new in Japan when I was in the Navy. I have been looking for the speedo part as mine got gone many years ago, before I knew better.

tweakin · « **Reply #416 on:** March 29, 2014, 08:02:21 PM »

Quote from: 6adan on March 29, 2014, 05:19:33 PM

Did you use the part for the speed warning light that was on the speedo cable? The reason I ask is there is another part that bolts to the top rail of the frame, kind of like a flasher unit it is round and silver in color. I ask because I have a 70 JDM that I bought new in Japan when I was in the Navy. I have been looking for the speedo part as mine got gone many years ago, before I knew better.

No I have not used it yet but plan on keeping it to use eventually. I have both bits tucked way for safe keeping. If I change my mind and decide not to use, you are first on line.

tweakin · « **Reply #417 on:** April 13, 2014, 08:44:38 PM »

Actually have nice weather here in the PNW and was able to get some more break in miles in on the GT. New unicorn tree from Yamiya was powdercoated and installed, extremely happy with the product.

I think I have the carb tuning just about right, a little for fiddling and should be good. I can't believe how great this bike feels, will be such a great cruiser.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #418 on:** April 13, 2014, 08:57:27 PM »

Live how the paint pops in the sun

iron_worker · « **Reply #419 on:** April 14, 2014, 07:48:46 AM »

I'm in love.

IW

tweakin · « **Reply #420 on:** February 15, 2015, 04:17:08 PM »

After a bit away from messing with the K1GT I decided to upgrade the carbs to more suit the engine build. Went with CR29's and went back to the Dyna 2000. Although I had the stock carbs pretty close to dialed in they still were not giving me what I wanted.

Although I did like the look of the stock carbs and airbox better... and the air filter hose clamp will be addressed to be more aesthetically

Really happy with the set up and just in time for the unusually warm weather we are having in February.

hotdog · « **Reply #421 on:** February 15, 2015, 07:08:17 PM »

Thanks for the update to a very inspirational thread tweakin.....tank chrome strip needs to go on though...

edwardmorris · « **Reply #422 on:** February 15, 2015, 07:14:09 PM »

Quote from: hotdog on February 15, 2015, 07:08:17 PM

.....tank chrome strip needs to go on though...

LOL the fun debate's back

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #423 on:** February 15, 2015, 08:30:07 PM »

Tige,

I, too, am a big fan of CR29's -- although I might go with RS34s on my next project with more go fast parts in my motor. Great photos, too!

Don

FunJimmy · « **Reply #424 on:** February 15, 2015, 08:47:26 PM »

Maybe it's time to fab up a carbon fiber CR aribox.

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Author Topic: CB 750 K1 GT New Pics with a new look (Read 127341 times)