Author Topic: 1976 CB750 Project to look like my '70's CB (Read 29285 times)

rtbmrgl · « **on:** December 29, 2013, 08:11:42 PM »

Just bought this today. Plan on duplicating my 1974 CB750 I owned in 1976. Bike is in running condition with a few mods. I'm not a believer in chopping up a bike in original condition and making into a Cafe or bobber, so it was nice to find the bike close to what it will look like . All I plan on doing is make a few changes,painting frame and tank plus making the engine a little prettier. The whole bike was rattle can painted, including the flat black engine.

I'll ride it for awhile to make sure there are no issues. Got it for $1700 if anyone was wondering.

I guess I'll have to keep an eye for a Bell full face, at least I think it was.
More to come.

Mark, Roseville, ca

Me in 1976

kghost · « **Reply #1 on:** December 29, 2013, 08:23:21 PM »

Cool that you have the old photo still......

Get to it. Best of luck

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #2 on:** December 29, 2013, 08:47:49 PM »

I sold my 1970 Norton Commando and bought the '74 CB. I'll Have to admit, I was bored with the Honda, I didn't have to constantly work on it, can't say that for the Norton. Don't get me wrong, I would love to have a Norton now.

Hunter 1 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2013, 07:11:35 AM »

Looks like a good starting place, love the Corbin seat.

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2013, 08:51:49 AM »

Quote from: Hunter 1 on December 30, 2013, 07:11:35 AM

Looks like a good starting place, love the Corbin seat.

Thanks, Yeah the Corbin seat I like and it will save me some money. I've had Corbin seats on passed bikes and I liked them, but the foam area in this seat is really thin, so I'm sure they use a denser foam than the thicker seats. I MEAN TO TELL YOU, ITS A HARD SEAT!!!, Better than bottoming on the seat pan.

Stev-o · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2013, 09:01:29 AM »

Looks like a fair deal at $1700, especially for Cali.
Cool old pic, you'll have to recreate it with the new bike once it's painted!

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2013, 12:34:47 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on December 30, 2013, 09:01:29 AM

Looks like a fair deal at $1700, especially for Cali.
Cool old pic, you'll have to recreate it with the new bike once it's painted!

thanks yeah good idea.
I did find a hole in the case at the sprocket location, I posted in open forum

Don R · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2014, 08:22:32 AM »

Sorry to hear about the case. Enjoy your project.

Greg H · « **Reply #8 on:** January 03, 2014, 09:06:18 AM »

I like the sound of your project

. I guess we're all getting old and a lot of us on here are into some kind of nostalgia trip . That being said good luck with it mate

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rtbmrgl · « **Reply #9 on:** January 03, 2014, 05:51:50 PM »

Thanks, Ill start posting pic soon.

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #10 on:** January 03, 2014, 09:52:25 PM »

Here's the pic of broken case, from all I've been reading and the info from y'all , its all fixable. I'm not discouraged.

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2014, 10:33:52 PM »

Taking down to the frame, looking for things that need attention.

The Fenders cleaned up well, they were painted.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2014, 01:22:07 AM »

like what you want to do...and I was just a child in the '70's...I think there is going to be a resurgence of this style of motorcycle

BPellerine · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2014, 03:59:32 PM »

me too hot rods for the street!bill

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #14 on:** January 09, 2014, 05:18:08 PM »

Hello, does anyone recognize the side cover, It has screws to hold it on. Haven't seen this emblem before .

BPellerine · « **Reply #15 on:** January 09, 2014, 05:22:42 PM »

looks like cheap aftermarket cover.maier?only on one side?

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #16 on:** January 10, 2014, 08:48:22 AM »

Quote from: BPellerine on January 09, 2014, 05:22:42 PM

looks like cheap aftermarket cover.maier?only on one side?

thanks for getting back
yeah your right, just look on there website. I'll be looking to find some other ones. I'm looking for ones that don't have place for the logo, just plain ones.

thanks again!

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #17 on:** January 12, 2014, 07:42:15 PM »

Got the bike hanging from rafters

Stripping the peripherals

Lifting frame off engine

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #18 on:** January 15, 2014, 05:50:43 PM »

Clean up time

BPellerine · « **Reply #19 on:** January 15, 2014, 07:07:39 PM »

you are moving fast!bill

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #20 on:** January 15, 2014, 08:51:01 PM »

I have opportunities to work on the bike at work, mostly cleaning. I do smog inspection, Calif requires every other year, transfer, out of state. Have down time, today cleaned the head and cylinder, lap the valves. Tomorrow power washing frame. I've restored, CB500, '65 '69 S90, '68 CL90, did most of the cleaning at work. I work with great people, I'm very fortunate.

Sometimes I bribe the young employees, usually lunch and let them take it for a spin will do it.

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #21 on:** January 21, 2014, 07:20:22 PM »

Fixing the hole in the case

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #22 on:** January 21, 2014, 07:36:47 PM »

Getting ready to strip paint and power wash the grease

lunch time, then new rings

Cleaned up nice,

Temporary back together to paint

Stev-o · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2014, 06:54:31 PM »

Your motor is so clean, you could eat off it!

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #24 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:17:34 PM »

Thanks,
Aluminum and pizza are great together!

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