Topic: CB750K2 Bionic Mongrel Build

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Just got an email from Ian Halcott at Cafe Seat and Tank.  He just welded up my aluminum seat with the oil tank fender next on tap.  I can't wait to see it come together.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I've decided to use diamond shaped quilting on the leather upholstery for the seat. Here are some test samples from Ian. I'm going with the longer diamonds.

[cheftuskey121]

 

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Ian (Halcott of Cafe Racer Seat and Tank) (http://caferacerseatandtank.com/) just welded my aluminum oil tank fender. It will hold about 2 quarts plus the oil in the lines and a Setrab oil cooler. Not only is it a multitasker, it also cleans up the triangle under the seat.

[lwahples]

Sweet looking tank,like the dual purpose.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I really like the Truck Lite LED headlight that I installed on my K7, so I picked up another one for this project.  It's brighter than the halogen and draws less power.  The only "con" is that it weighs more.



Here's what it looks light mounted on my K7:

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Is that the same unit Revival has listed in their store? Looks nice had my eye on that as well.

It's the same product, but I paid $110 less for it, by shopping on ebay.  I've purchased some items on Revival and their customer service is excellent; I've just been able to find lower prices elsewhere on selected products. 

[cheftuskey121]

That's exactly the light I've been looking for! Can you take any pics or short video of it's brightness? How is it wired up, with a relay and resistors? How's the light color? White, blue, yellow? Thanks in advance

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

That's exactly the light I've been looking for! Can you take any pics or short video of it's brightness? How is it wired up, with a relay and resistors? How's the light color? White, blue, yellow? Thanks in advance

Chef,

I'll try to get a good picture of it this weekend.  The light is bright, bright white (cool in tone), some might say it has some blue tones.

It is wired using a standard H4 headlamp plug -- NO additional wiring is necessary.  It is plug and play.  It also has a very robust polycarbonate lens, which is more impact resistant than glass halogen housings. 

It draws significantly less power than a halogen and is brighter:
• Low beam current draw 1.5 amps (stock halogen is 4.9 amps)
• High beam current draw 2.3 amps (stock halogen is 5.5 amps)

It is also warrantied for 3 years.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

That's exactly the light I've been looking for! Can you take any pics or short video of it's brightness? How is it wired up, with a relay and resistors? How's the light color? White, blue, yellow? Thanks in advance

Chef,

I'll try to get a good picture of it this weekend.  The light is bright, bright white (cool in tone), some might say it has some blue tones.

It is wired using a standard H4 headlamp plug -- NO additional wiring is necessary.  It is plug and play.  It also has a very robust polycarbonate lens, which is more impact resistant than glass halogen housings. 

It draws significantly less power than a halogen and is brighter:
• Low beam current draw 1.5 amps (stock halogen is 4.9 amps)
• High beam current draw 2.3 amps (stock halogen is 5.5 amps)

It is also warrantied for 3 years.

Here a decent image of the headlight illuminated:

http://charlest.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v44/p509361435-5.jpg

[Retro Rocket]

I would like to see a shot from behind a bike with one of these lights just to see the spread of light on both low and high beams....

[cheftuskey121]

Thanks brother! I've been searching to find "the" headlight for my 78f since I'm trying for a modern style vintage racer or however in going to call it. This nails it to the t. Thank you so much!

Mounts up to the bucket easy?

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Thanks brother! I've been searching to find "the" headlight for my 78f since I'm trying for a modern style vintage racer or however in going to call it. This nails it to the t. Thank you so much!

Mounts up to the bucket easy?

I think you might call yours a Resto-Mod.

Yes, it mounts easily into the bucket.

[cheftuskey121]

resto-mod, yeah thats the word I was looking for haha. its not a "cafe" in the "traditional" (read douchbaggery) sense. really love that headlight man. did some reading on the m-stuff as well. cool electronics! I also found out that the pamco can use an electronic tach, just need to tap into the green wire off the pamco unit.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

resto-mod, yeah thats the word I was looking for haha. its not a "cafe" in the "traditional" (read douchbaggery) sense. really love that headlight man. did some reading on the m-stuff as well. cool electronics! I also found out that the pamco can use an electronic tach, just need to tap into the green wire off the pamco unit.

Good to know about the Pamco. Thanks for looking into it.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I liked my knock-off Rizoma Reverse Retro mirrors on my K7 build so much that I sprang for a pair of the Real Deal.  You can mount them on the bar on bar-end.

http://www.rizoma.com/universal/mirrors/reverse-retro/en

[Retro Rocket]

I liked my knock-off Rizoma Reverse Retro mirrors on my K7 build so much that I sprang for a pair of the Real Deal.  You can mount them on the bar on bar-end.

http://www.rizoma.com/universal/mirrors/reverse-retro/en

Do they do that mirror in a bar mounted style..?

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I liked my knock-off Rizoma Reverse Retro mirrors on my K7 build so much that I sprang for a pair of the Real Deal.  You can mount them on the bar on bar-end.

http://www.rizoma.com/universal/mirrors/reverse-retro/en

Do they do that mirror in a bar mounted style..?

I think my post was a little muddled. The mirrors are indeed bar mounted. However, you can also mount the on the end of the bar with the caps shown in the picture.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

CB750 - you need to make sure that your bike has a quality anti-theft solution on it, and is bolted down, lest it be stolen. The bike is gorgeous and I dig your taste.

Now, if it does turn up missing, all I'm saying is that it will be well cared for, ridden safely, and fed a high-end diet of non ethanol fuel, covered and stored inside, and gently caressed during cold nights. Hoping this relieves the sadness of it disappearing....

Now, if only I could find out your address-

Really beautiful bike, and really well done aesthetics! It's funny how the small details really tie everything together so tightly.

Drooling in Virginia (it's 9* outside! I'm indoors else it would be frozen rivers of snot from my beard)

Thanks calj737. At present, the bike will have a modern Honda key ignition coupled with an m-lock RFID radio frequency lock.
http://motogadget.com/en/electrics/rfid-ignition-lock-m-lock/m-lock/m-lock-rfid-zundschloss.html

I keep my bikes stored in a secure space. That said, I am considering a GPS tracker.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

If it doesn't broadcast from coast to coast I may still be in luck....

With the M-Lock, it is virtually impossible for a thief to start the bike, even if they hot-wire the ignition switch.  The M-Lock locks out the electrical system.  Unfortunately, this will not prevent a crew of theives from physically lifting the bike and hauling it away.  Not an easy thing to do, but I've seen videos on Youtube of theives stealing bikes this way.  If I end up getting a GPS tracker, and someone tries to jack my bike, I might have a chance at recoverying the bike before they can dismantle it (and help the cops make an arrest). 

This is not the kind of bike I will park and leave unwatched for any significant time.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

The M-lock is a great device. I'm going M-key for wireless ignition to further frustrate would-be ne'er do wells. You're right about having to haul it away though. Short of picking these things up, with electronic cut-out, they'll never get them started or hot wired.

As for the LoJack, provides enough time to load your weapon while drive to the bikes location to have a "chat" with those nearby. Nothing more surprising than showing up to recover your lost property.... I may spare the LoJack and just use the tried and true method of:

"Protected by Smith & Wesson". Seems to work really well at discouraging people from bad ideas.

That reminds me of the scene in Pulp Fiction, where Travolta and Stolz are discussing catching someone in the act of keying your car.  In some sick fantasy, I would love to "chat" with a theif the same way, but the reality is that I would let the police and prosecutors do their job.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I was checking out Devin's (CognitoMoto) new prototype oil tank.  Both his and Ian's (the one going on my bike) clean up the triangle under the seat.  The key difference is that Devin's mounts on the engine side of the triangle and Ian's tank mounts on the tire side of the triangle (and doubles as a fender).  Ian's looks very tidy and precise, while Ian's is slightly more organic, since it concaves on the tire side.  Both, in my opinion, are pretty awesome pieces and allow you to hollow out the triangle (assuming you relocate the electronics).

[cheftuskey121]

very cool brother. I like form over function so its good to see a little of both there with those oil tanks!

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

very cool brother. I like form over function so its good to see a little of both there with those oil tanks!

I like the fact that Ian's tank is a multitasker (combines the tank and fender into one) and, if you paint or powdercoat it, it practically disappears. behind the diagonal/vertical frame rail.  It will be a shame to PC it, since it is aluminum, but I may coat it to better protect it.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Inspired after my visit to Twinline Motorcycles this weekend and meeting Doctor D and Jeff Tower. Amazing quality builds and nice dudes. I can't wait to see my aluminum goods -seat and oil tank fender - this week.