Author Topic: CB 750 K1 GT New Pics with a new look (Read 125638 times)

Quote from: Stev-o on January 24, 2014, 02:59:45 PM
Quote from: brandEn on January 24, 2014, 02:04:21 PM
The Turd.
C'mon it's the turd!

But, it no longer looks like a turd. turd digger???

Turd digger. I'm pretty sure that's just a dog.

If it was a dog, it might be a turd eater!

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #208 on:** January 24, 2014, 06:09:24 PM »

Hahahaha too true. Golden turd. Very nice. Here's proof you can polish a turd

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #209 on:** January 24, 2014, 06:25:30 PM »

Quote from: cheftuskey121 on January 24, 2014, 06:09:24 PM

Hahahaha too true. Golden turd. Very nice. Here's proof you can polish a turd

But can you put lipstick on it...?

tweakin · « **Reply #210 on:** January 24, 2014, 06:48:38 PM »

I love the response a name can get out of you all.

When I think of a Turd Digger, I actually think of a cat. Here is my shop cat Scooter, cross eyed and all.

tweakin · « **Reply #211 on:** January 24, 2014, 06:50:04 PM »

Quote from: HondaMan on January 24, 2014, 04:44:56 PM

Came to watch!

Happy to have you onboard. After all the bikes I have built I still have your book by my side on all of them. Thanks!

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #212 on:** January 24, 2014, 07:04:19 PM »

Wow that cat. Scooter looks like a cool shop buddy.

tweakin · « **Reply #213 on:** January 25, 2014, 04:30:41 PM »

I came to the conclusion this bike will be closer to stock than not. Because of this I decided to go with all silver for the engine, with the exception of a few black bits. I really wanted the focus of the bike to be the candy gold paint. I do have spare engine covers if I change my mind and decide to polish or go chrome. I will use the same silver on the forks and other bits throughout.

Couldn't wait to put the tree together, Always wanted a unicorn top tree 750. Included all new hardware to replace all the rusted out old bolts.

Was also able to get the front brakes all rebuilt including one of Godferrys anti-squeal kits.

On the docket for tonight is building the wheels and getting the engine covers on and ready to meet the frame tomorrow.

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #214 on:** January 25, 2014, 05:56:00 PM »

woof Tige. thats all I can say. woof.

brandEn · « **Reply #215 on:** January 25, 2014, 08:09:28 PM »

That pic of Scooter is classic. Love that cat. Haha!

tweakin · « **Reply #216 on:** January 25, 2014, 08:42:37 PM »

Wheels laced up tonight and ready for a fresh set of Avons.

minor set back today as my cam cover some how had a bad thread in one of the inspection holes. Dropped a spare off at my powdercoater, but since I didn't want to use a frame kit on this build I will have to wait a week until I install the engine. This is fine because I have a large list of items to complete anyways. Tomorrow I will rebuild the forks and rebuild the new wire harness.

brandEn · « **Reply #217 on:** January 25, 2014, 08:51:29 PM »

Here is a pic of scooter from our last visit.

tweakin · « **Reply #218 on:** January 25, 2014, 08:55:07 PM »

Quote from: brandEn on January 25, 2014, 08:51:29 PM

Here is a pic of scooter from our last visit.

Damn, I didn't know you were secretly taking pictures of my cat? We did have a few IPAs that day. Cheers.

tweakin · « **Reply #219 on:** January 27, 2014, 05:47:27 AM »

Rebuilt the front forks with Progressive springs and new fork tubes from Z1. The Z1 tubes are really nice and fit perfectly.

I spent a bunch of time getting a bunch of little time consuming bit back together and ready for instal. New wheel bearings installed front and back, alternator cover put back together and tested, installed APE extra plate clutch kit, all new seals replaced in all covers, all new rubber grommets in the frame, oil tank, and battery box, Ricks reg/rect bolted to the bottom of the battery tray, Rear brake rebuilt... Goes on and on but this will make rebuild move along quickly once I get it into a roller this coming weekend.

I have also decided to go with NOS stock full fenders front and rear rather than bobbing the back, thoughts?

vonvendetta · « **Reply #220 on:** January 27, 2014, 06:16:19 AM »

Those forks look fantastic. I might buy another 500 just to restore.

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Doctor_D · « **Reply #221 on:** January 27, 2014, 01:19:20 PM »

Moving right along, Tige. Nice work.

Weld up the top-most rebound orifice in the dampers. That way you'll actually get some rebound damping with 15w suspension fluid.

tweakin · « **Reply #222 on:** January 28, 2014, 05:46:48 AM »

Yes David. I did that on both my other builds and it makes a big difference.

Quote from: Doctor_D on January 27, 2014, 01:19:20 PM

Moving right along, Tige. Nice work.

Weld up the top-most rebound orifice in the dampers. That way you'll actually get some rebound damping with 15w suspension fluid.

tweakin · « **Reply #223 on:** January 29, 2014, 08:56:37 PM »

This build is coming along nicely, with no major issues yet. This evening I was able to get the engine back mated with the frame.

Now the fun begins, once the engine is installed the builds really start to move along. This one should be completed in the next couple months and ready for spring riding.

brandEn · « **Reply #224 on:** January 29, 2014, 09:37:08 PM »

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Author Topic: CB 750 K1 GT New Pics with a new look (Read 125638 times)