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Offline Prez1967

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Re: Ugly Duckling CB750 K7 ***updated pics 02/07/14***
« Reply #50 on: July 05, 2014, 04:16:56 AM »
Excellent build!

I really like seeing what can be done with the '77-'78 tanks.

Would you mind sharing some info on your controls? Where did you get them from? Was hooking them up easy? (I'm new to motorcycle building/wiring).  I'd like to run clip-ons on my '78K and could use some new control switches as the factory stuff is a bit tired.  Any clearance issues with the clip ons and the tank?

Really digging the low profile gauges and the Dime City top tree!
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Re: Ugly Duckling CB750 K7 ***updated pics 02/07/14***
« Reply #51 on: July 05, 2014, 04:57:10 AM »
The bike turned out great, not a ugly duck at all!

Do you have some more information on the wheels and tires? Which brand and dimension is it? I have a similar bike that needs new wheels and your combo is just what I'm looking for.
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Re: Ugly Duckling CB750 K7 ***updated pics 02/07/14***
« Reply #52 on: July 05, 2014, 08:06:29 AM »
Quote from: Prez1967 on July 05, 2014, 04:16:56 AM
Excellent build!

I really like seeing what can be done with the '77-'78 tanks.

Would you mind sharing some info on your controls? Where did you get them from? Was hooking them up easy? (I'm new to motorcycle building/wiring).  I'd like to run clip-ons on my '78K and could use some new control switches as the factory stuff is a bit tired.  Any clearance issues with the clip ons and the tank?

Really digging the low profile gauges and the Dime City top tree!

The controls are universal sheap-o ones from dime city. They dont simply plug and play, you have to become friends with your multimeter and make it all work together. Not my strong suit, but i got it done.

Clip-ons definitely don't clear the tank unless they are splayed way out, the way they sit now they rub a touch.

Thanks for the kind words
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Re: Ugly Duckling CB750 K7 ***updated pics 02/07/14***
« Reply #53 on: July 05, 2014, 08:19:05 AM »
Quote from: flippin on July 05, 2014, 04:57:10 AM
The bike turned out great, not a ugly duck at all!

Do you have some more information on the wheels and tires? Which brand and dimension is it? I have a similar bike that needs new wheels and your combo is just what I'm looking for.

Thank you!

The rims/hoops are from a Honda GL1000. They run the same 19f 17r as the Cb750 k7 & k8 but they are aluminum and over 1lb lighter per rim than the steel k7 & 8. They are also stiffer. The hubs are the k7 hubs. They pretty much lace right up with standard spokes.

The tires are Avon Road riders
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Re: Ugly Duckling CB750 K7 ***updated pics 02/07/14***
« Reply #54 on: July 05, 2014, 02:53:13 PM »
Quote from: blue collar on July 05, 2014, 08:19:05 AM
Quote from: flippin on July 05, 2014, 04:57:10 AM
The bike turned out great, not a ugly duck at all!

Do you have some more information on the wheels and tires? Which brand and dimension is it? I have a similar bike that needs new wheels and your combo is just what I'm looking for.

Thank you!

The rims/hoops are from a Honda GL1000. They run the same 19f 17r as the Cb750 k7 & k8 but they are aluminum and over 1lb lighter per rim than the steel k7 & 8. They are also stiffer. The hubs are the k7 hubs. They pretty much lace right up with standard spokes.

The tires are Avon Road riders

Thanks for the answer. I'm going for aluminum rims myself, after reading about some guys putting a 18" rim at the rear, I got a bit confused. I guess it easier to find tires, but then it gets harder to find the right spoke length. The Avons looks great, I've heard a lot good about them!
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Re: Ugly Duckling CB750 K7 ***updated pics 02/07/14***
« Reply #55 on: January 19, 2015, 07:20:51 AM »
Great job on the cafe.

Did you make any progress on your jetting?  Are you doing any mods over the winter?

I still have more tweaking to do on my jetting.  I ordered some air jets but the mail man missed my mail slot so someone else has them and it has been two months.  I will have to reorder them so I can get a head start this spring.  Once I get my air jets I will be all set to finally nail down the jetting on my CRs.

Maybe this summer we can meet up for a ride.....
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Re: Ugly Duckling CB750 K7 ***updated pics 02/07/14***
« Reply #56 on: January 19, 2015, 09:27:29 AM »
Can you post any updated pictures after tucking in the wiring and your shakedown?
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Re: Ugly Duckling CB750 K7
« Reply #57 on: January 22, 2015, 04:11:31 AM »
Quote from: blue collar on January 23, 2014, 03:13:31 PM
Quote from: snowman on January 21, 2014, 06:00:53 PM
BC if you don't mind I've got a few questions. Here I go, what you use to bend the 1/4 round bar to the shape you wanted, did you build an entire sub-frame from the round bar and how is it fastened to the back section/hoop? Thanks for the help blue collar.


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The first shot shows how a bent section of sheel metal goes under the factory seat cross member and is fastened with jack nuts and c/s screws.

the second photo shows my battery/electrical pan. The olty in the center/rear screw goes through a tab welded on the frame and threads into a portion of the tail itself. It's not quick release by any means; but three screws and the tail section is off revealing the battery and electrical components.




maybe not the best way, but the best i can come up with with limited time,money, and tools.

Looking good Blue Collar!

I'm curious to know what the 4 digit number on the frame cross member represents.  My K7 is 2224.  Was that something unique to K7's or they all have that?

Cheers,

Russ.
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