Topic: CB 750 K1 GT New Pics with a new look

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Looks better by the hour!!

[timbo750]

Looks great,  where did you get the taillight from? Looks like one from dime city.

Project 1 CB750 - http//forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=126864

[MoMo]

Dynooomite TNT ....Larry

[toytuff]

Very nice! All the "right" touches.

tt

[tweakin]

Thanks all for the comments and checking out my thread!  When I look back to page one at the original bike I can't believe it has come this far.  Really looking forward to ripping around on this bike this summer.  Although I love tastefully executed cafe builds, it feels nice to be building something that will pay respects to the true 750 form.

Yes Timbo, it is a DCC taillight.  I am really happy with the product, seems to be good quality.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I really like the rear turn signals.  Are you doing those on the front, as well?  Fork ear mounted?

[FunJimmy]

Tige,

I love the finish on the rear hub and brake drum.
I must have missed it but what did you do to those?

[Stev-o]

Fantastico!

[tweakin]

I really like the rear turn signals.  Are you doing those on the front, as well?  Fork ear mounted?

Thanks, I looked long and hard for decent turn signals and finally found these.  I feel they still look like they could have been period correct but not as gigantic as stockers.  Yes, they will be fork ear mounted on the front just as stock.

Tige,

I love the finish on the rear hub and brake drum.
I must have missed it but what did you do to those?

Always a pleasure having you check out me thread Jim.  The rear brake drum and all the silver on the build is just basic Silver ano powdercoat.  I wanted a bright silver but not a color that would take away from the Candy Gold paint once the tins are installed.

Fantastico!

Thank you sir!

[Ford40]

Nice build, cant wait to see it finished. What kind of handlebars are you running?

[tweakin]

Nice build, cant wait to see it finished. What kind of handlebars are you running?

Thanks for stopping by.  The bars are Renthal street bars.

[tweakin]

Here you go Ed, let me know if this isn't the shot you were looking for.

[edwardmorris]

Here you go Ed, let me know if this isn't the shot you were looking for.

ALMOST perfect thanks man!

If you have the time (and care to be bothered) another one, facing the rear wheel dead on (at axle level) up to the front of the engine shot would be nice too! no need for the front wheel on that one.

[tweakin]

Is this what your looking for?

[tweakin]

I couldn't help myself but to put the tank and side cover on after doing some work in the shop tonight.  After seeing the tank on I think it needs the chrome molding on the bottom of the tank but I am going back and forth.  Thoughts???  Really liking the way the golding of the stainless pipes looks next to the candy gold paint.











Also ran into a minor set back today.  Discovered my oil pan had a minot crack in it since it was leaking a bit of assembly lube.   Glad I had a spare and caught this prior to adding oil and firing up. 

On the list to wrap up is electrical and headlight, bleed the front brakes time the ignition and fire up.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I couldn't help myself but to put the tank and side cover on after doing some work in the shop tonight.  After seeing the tank on I think it needs the chrome molding on the bottom of the tank but I am going back and forth.  Thoughts???  Really liking the way the golding of the stainless pipes looks next to the candy gold paint.











Also ran into a minor set back today.  Discovered my oil pan had a minot crack in it since it was leaking a bit of assembly lube.   Glad I had a spare and caught this prior to adding oil and firing up. 

On the list to wrap up is electrical and headlight, bleed the front brakes time the ignition and fire up.

AMAZING!! Just my $0.02, but I say ditch the molding on the bottom edge of the tank.  I like the look of dechroming a hot rod.  Everything looks fantastic together with the immaculate Gold tins.  I agree that the stainless pipes should stay bare on this one!

[Tews19]

I like the tank trim on the bottom. I think the one with the black line in it would really make it pop.... IMO............. Great work and a very sick looking machine you have there!

[edwardmorris]

Is this what your looking for?

Perfect! Again, thanks man. Coming together nicely!

[MoMo]

Tweakin, TNT, Ron Stronger-whichever alias you're going by today -bike looks fantastic as does your photography work.   A question on the latter regarding your camera-does it have adjustable exposure?  If so, maybe try setting the exposure to 1/2 stop underexposure, which should give the images even better color saturation and less washed out highlights.  I am a fan of the tank trim too.  Nice work Tige....Larry

[Stev-o]

No tank trim needed, you asked for our thoughts and are getting it.

Also like the coloring of the exhaust. 

[tweakin]

Tweakin, TNT, Ron Stronger-whichever alias you're going by today -bike looks fantastic as does your photography work.   A question on the latter regarding your camera-does it have adjustable exposure?  If so, maybe try setting the exposure to 1/2 stop underexposure, which should give the images even better color saturation and less washed out highlights.  I am a fan of the tank trim too.  Nice work Tige....Larry

Thanks Larry, I appreciate the feedback.  Yes the camera does have adjustable exposure but it is difficult to get a good shot in my shop with the low ceilings and fluorescent lighting.  Also I am usually in a hurry to snap the shots and move on so I just use the auto setting when taking build pics.

[MoMo]

Tweakin, TNT, Ron Stronger-whichever alias you're going by today -bike looks fantastic as does your photography work.   A question on the latter regarding your camera-does it have adjustable exposure?  If so, maybe try setting the exposure to 1/2 stop underexposure, which should give the images even better color saturation and less washed out highlights.  I am a fan of the tank trim too.  Nice work Tige....Larry

Thanks Larry, I appreciate the feedback.  Yes the camera does have adjustable exposure but it is difficult to get a good shot in my shop with the low ceilings and fluorescent lighting.  Also I am usually in a hurry to snap the shots and move on so I just use the auto setting when taking build pics.

The exposure should be in the menu.  Your postings are usually a tad washed out so if you changed the setting to underexpose(at least I think that is how digital would work) all your postings would look even better than they do now....  G'day...Larry

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

All I can say is that maybe Tige will be merciful and take three days to complete this beauty or he's going to blow us away in BOTM!  Take your time, buddy!! 

[MoMo]

All I can say is that maybe Tige will be merciful and take three days to complete this beauty or he's going to blow us away in BOTM!  Take your time, buddy!! 

If not this month, then next ...Larry

[RAFster122s]

The GT version (Golden Turd) is looking very nice... When do you expect to roll it out into daylight. I wouldn't say sunlight given the PacNW winters that are typical, but I have been in Seattle in January before and seen the sun...

David