Author Topic: Blackfin CB750 F1 BLASTER (Read 28663 times)

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #100 on:** August 01, 2014, 05:28:28 PM »

I'm pretty sure it's a House of Kolor light blue custom mixed by eye with some grey and another blue. My paint guy freestyle mixes. I show him a color I like and he tries to match it.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #101 on:** August 01, 2014, 07:11:16 PM »

Quote from: Blackfin5 on August 01, 2014, 05:28:28 PM

I'm pretty sure it's a House of Kolor light blue custom mixed by eye with some grey and another blue. My paint guy freestyle mixes. I show him a color I like and he tries to match it.

I'm after a similar color for a K model i have...Shouldn't be too hard a color to mix..

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #102 on:** August 01, 2014, 07:37:56 PM »

I'll ask him and try to get you in the ballpark.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #103 on:** August 01, 2014, 07:46:37 PM »

Quote from: Blackfin5 on August 01, 2014, 07:37:56 PM

I'll ask him and try to get you in the ballpark.

Thanks

By the way, i like the look of the GPwerks pipe....

Ravie · « **Reply #104 on:** August 02, 2014, 07:21:41 AM »

You could probably go either way on the flasher. Since the electric relay doesn't rely on thermal reaction, I'd say that's probably the easiest. Why fake out the wrong type of flasher?

I didn't read - is this bike stock wiring?

836 in a 550? Does that mean you're gonna use a 750 head er? (I don't even know if that's possible...)

Absolutely beautiful bike. Ya'll do some killer werk up there.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #105 on:** August 02, 2014, 07:41:21 AM »

Yes. Stock wiring.

I meant once my 550 build is completed (Danielle) and have that to ride, I will pull this stock 750 engine and start the 836 build on it.

Ravie · « **Reply #106 on:** August 02, 2014, 08:43:45 AM »

Quote from: Blackfin5 on August 02, 2014, 07:41:21 AM

Yes. Stock wiring.

I meant once my 550 build is completed (Danielle) and have that to ride, I will pull this stock 750 engine and start the 836 build on it.

oh, duh. I should learn to read better.

petejohno · « **Reply #107 on:** August 06, 2014, 03:50:21 PM »

Hey Blackfin, any news on those pipes yet ?

Cheers johno

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #108 on:** August 07, 2014, 08:55:40 AM »

Told 2 more weeks. The GP Werks pipes have the exact sound I wanted. They will have to sell as "used" now.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #109 on:** August 15, 2014, 10:14:49 PM »

I am loving ridng this bike. My only little annoyance is that with the Tarozzi low-rise clipons, the angle is too perpendicular to the bike in order to keep the fork tube clamp from hitting the tank. I think I may use another set of clipons to sweep back the bars a bit more.

I finally installed a new flasher relay (dumping the thermal one which is on the ground) and now the LED turn signals work great! All I have to do now is slap the headlight back into the bucket.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #110 on:** August 16, 2014, 09:34:17 AM »

Thank you, Cal. Given some of the builds here, that is quite a compliment. But all I've really done is slightly fab a seat, paint, and slap on a bunch of shiny new parts. Lucky to have gotten a great starter bike and ideas from sohc4.

Cheers!

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #111 on:** August 16, 2014, 09:49:18 PM »

Put on new clipons. They are about 2" lower than the low-rise Tarozzis, but the swept back angle of the bars more than makes up for it. For me, it's a very comfortable riding position with the Tarozzi rearsets. I think they are a keeper. The edge of the clipon tube clamp does hit the tank before the head tube stops, so I will have to be a bit careful. Should not be a factor when riding; only when maneuvering off the side stand.

bwaller · « **Reply #112 on:** August 17, 2014, 06:52:18 AM »

I live by the adage "#$%* happens" and I'd be waiting for that dented tank moment! Forgive me but could you drill & tap a hole for a short 5mm screw in the lower triple steering stop to limit travel to at least make me feel better?

Don't mind me, your bike looks good.

MCRider · « **Reply #113 on:** August 17, 2014, 08:53:10 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on August 17, 2014, 06:57:31 AM

I'm with Brent on that one. If you do ever happen to mar that paint, please don't ever post it. It will break my heart.

Perhaps a steering damper to help protect your tank?

A proper steering damper won't limit fork lock to lock.

The tapping the lower tree lug and screwing in a 5mm (I used a 4mm) screw works great, I have done it.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #114 on:** August 17, 2014, 09:56:49 AM »

Ok, ok....geez. I will.

bwaller · « **Reply #115 on:** August 17, 2014, 10:15:12 AM »

Hey K, don't hate us man! I know it's hard to go back & redo things just when you think you're finished. As you know with custom work it takes lots of this stepping backwards before they're completely finished.

Or just go ride it as is, we'll all survive.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #116 on:** August 17, 2014, 10:43:03 AM »

Brent, already on it - but so tough on a Sunday in SD hearing all the bikes goin by on the main road while in a hot shop.

MCRider · « **Reply #117 on:** August 17, 2014, 11:23:48 AM »

Quote from: Blackfin5 on August 17, 2014, 10:43:03 AM

Brent, already on it - but so tough on a Sunday in SD hearing all the bikes goin by on the main road while in a hot shop.

I have the tank dent of which we speak. Thought I could work around it.

MCRider · « **Reply #118 on:** August 17, 2014, 12:03:49 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on August 17, 2014, 11:59:59 AM

Quote from: MCRider on August 17, 2014, 08:53:10 AM
A proper steering damper won't limit fork lock to lock.
Appreciate the clarification, but I'm already aware of their abilities and limits. It was a suggestion to help protect the tank as in everyday use. Perhaps I should have been more specific in the intent of my advice.

I kinda thought that was the case, after the post, sorry for the thumb punch.

bwaller · « **Reply #119 on:** August 17, 2014, 02:45:31 PM »

Quote from: Blackfin5 on August 17, 2014, 10:43:03 AM

Brent, already on it - but so tough on a Sunday in SD hearing all the bikes goin by on the main road while in a hot shop.

Good on ya, now I can sleep better.

I also feel your pain about hearing all the bike traffic. I finally figured out a solution to a 1933 Dodge hot starting issue, then helped my son finish repairing last race crash damage in time for this weekends race. Now we're both ready BUT didn't get to ride and straighten my own head out...again.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #120 on:** August 17, 2014, 02:57:03 PM »

Glad you decided to do the mod. Most likely it would have happened when parking the bike - a little weight off the front tire, the steering turns and CLANK!

If it makes you feel better, I rode all over the South Bay (LA) today from Venice over through Palos Verdes to San Pedro to Long Beach. Gorgeous day. Now finish it up and ride. There's still plenty of time left to ride today.

MCRider · « **Reply #121 on:** August 17, 2014, 03:36:58 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on August 17, 2014, 12:10:28 PM

Completely unnecessary. I didn't take any offense, only replied to clarify for others benefits (BF) to let him know how much his build is admired

It's all good in the motorcycle neighborhood with me-

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #122 on:** August 17, 2014, 08:31:31 PM »

.... but I did sneak away for a short ride later in the afternoon after working on the lower triple stops.

I now have an eyelash of clearance. One note - it seems to run hotter than the 550s. I changed the oil afterward and little surprised how long the motor stayed hot.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #123 on:** August 17, 2014, 08:34:46 PM »

After looking at these pics, I can't decide whether to re-install the stock chrome fender brace sporting a shorty gloss black fender. (not for rain or mud issues - no concerns there whatsoever - just dry asphalt). I kind of like going fenderless, but it seems to call out for one.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #124 on:** August 17, 2014, 09:45:23 PM »

I agree as to the fender. I'm not sure if the mount provides much of a brace, but it may and it will complete the look.

FYI - you've been nominated for BOTM, but you need to accept (NOW) in the BOTM thread.

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Author Topic: Blackfin CB750 F1 BLASTER (Read 28663 times)