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Offline Stev-o

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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #75 on: September 20, 2012, 08:37:44 PM »
Hey!   What gauges are you going o use with that triple? Get the carbs back yet?

You don't need no stinkin turn signals!
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« Reply #76 on: September 20, 2012, 08:47:48 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on September 20, 2012, 08:37:44 PM
Hey!   What gauges are you going o use with that triple? Get the carbs back yet?

You don't need no stinkin turn signals!

I think I'd like to skip out on the tach, and just run this speedo: http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-parts-mini-chrome-black-face-led-speedo-speedometer-15-0032b.html

Are turn signals not needed in Texas? This ain't no show pony so I need her to be legal!
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #77 on: September 20, 2012, 09:00:39 PM »
I like that speedo, but maybe consider a different triple top?

If you register as an antique, no inspection is necessary and no winkers. I don't have any on my 550 cafe.
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #78 on: October 03, 2012, 07:36:09 PM »
Great build thread so far, subscribed!

 I got a CB in February that needed some motor work and after 8 months I'm finally getting it back this week! The 8 months is a whole long story I'll tell on my thread though don't want to hijack yours.

Looks like we have a lot of the same ideas/wishes/dreams for our bikes I'm glad to see. Keep up the good work.

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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #79 on: August 10, 2013, 08:54:47 PM »
Any update to this build?
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #80 on: August 10, 2013, 09:28:08 PM »
Hey. Well, Benji ended up taking about 12 weeks to finish my tank and seat instead of the 6 weeks he said it would be. By the time it had arrived I'd gone over budget. So, it's been on hold till I get more money together. I have pretty much all the parts sitting in my garage (oh yeah, I moved into a house with my girlfriend and have a garage now!) waiting for me to finish it.

Still need to get my frame cut and the rear loop welded on. Need to get the Benji tank and sear painted. I'm stuck on how to mount my rearsets, was thinking of having a friend fabricate some based off designs I have- not sure yet! After that it's just a matter if putting it together and hoping it runs. I think about it at least a couple times a week but it's not a priority and since I spent my bike budget I had saved the money is what's holding me back. I'm so sick of seeing everyone on their bikes when I thought I'd be out there with them by now. I WILL update this as I get rolling again.
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #81 on: August 10, 2013, 09:31:42 PM »
Hey will.  Sounds like you been gettin busy, just to on the bike.
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #82 on: August 10, 2013, 09:43:22 PM »
Hey Stev-o! Yeah, I took an extra class in the spring semester, and then loaded up my summer semesters too trying to race to graduation. Oh! Also, I started an athletic apparel company called Apex Athletic Apparel about 2 months ago. Check it out: www.apexathleticapparel.com

So a bit busy as of late. I just need to get the money rolling so I can play with my toys!
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #83 on: August 10, 2013, 10:12:46 PM »
Quote from: Itwillbefun on August 10, 2013, 09:43:22 PM
Hey Stev-o! Yeah, I took an extra class in the spring semester, and then loaded up my summer semesters too trying to race to graduation. Oh! Also, I started an athletic apparel company called Apex Athletic Apparel about 2 months ago. Check it out: www.apexathleticapparel.com

So a bit busy as of late. I just need to get the money rolling so I can play with my toys!

Very cool, I like the logo, may buy a couple.  Consider printing a SOHC version, could be a good seller here?
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #84 on: April 23, 2014, 11:13:47 AM »
That would be cool Stev-o! Though I don't know how well they would sell.
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #85 on: April 23, 2014, 11:16:11 AM »
Sadly, I'm one of those poor schmucks that should have just bought a finished bike with my money, as I'm now in a position that I have to sell it to make room.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/4436544230.html

If anyone knows anyone that might be interested, I would sure appreciate it. We are moving in the next week and the new place doesn't have room for it.

Thank you everyone for your help when I was actively building it, I sure wish I could have finished it and rode it around :(
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #86 on: April 23, 2014, 03:24:08 PM »
Quote from: Itwillbefun on April 23, 2014, 11:16:11 AM
Sadly, I'm one of those poor schmucks that should have just bought a finished bike with my money, as I'm now in a position that I have to sell it to make room.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/4436544230.html

If anyone knows anyone that might be interested, I would sure appreciate it. We are moving in the next week and the new place doesn't have room for it.

Thank you everyone for your help when I was actively building it, I sure wish I could have finished it and rode it around :(

That sucks!
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #87 on: April 23, 2014, 07:18:25 PM »
Yeah it totally does!

Here is a link to some pictures: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m0d84jg8n9fm39b/0JF_KX4K0M
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #88 on: April 23, 2014, 07:48:46 PM »
You've let us down.
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #89 on: April 23, 2014, 08:29:48 PM »
Rent a storage space and put it away, properly stored until you move again.
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #90 on: April 23, 2014, 09:08:20 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on April 23, 2014, 08:29:48 PM
Rent a storage space and put it away, properly stored until you move again.

Double up on that.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #91 on: April 23, 2014, 09:21:54 PM »
It's in one now guys, but we are moving to a pricier place and can't afford to keep a storage unit.
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« Reply #92 on: April 24, 2014, 05:18:43 AM »
That is the worst news. Got to be somebody on here that will offer up some space convenient to you, and allow you to keep this project. It has too nice of an outcome pending for it to be abandoned!

Shoot, if I have to, I'll drive down and bring it here, store it. And you can come and go to finish it as you want. Will make sure it has plenty of friendly company in the garage to keep it from being lonely  :)
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #93 on: April 24, 2014, 02:24:41 PM »
I'm just up the road in Denton.  You could stash it in my shop pretty much indefinitely - just trade me that F tank.   If it's a money thing related to the move, I understand.

Or, just sell me that F tank if it's good on the inside...
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #94 on: April 24, 2014, 02:33:00 PM »
Quote from: greenjeans on April 24, 2014, 02:24:41 PM
I'm just up the road in Denton.  You could stash it in my shop pretty much indefinitely - just trade me that F tank.   If it's a money thing related to the move, I understand.

Or, just sell me that F tank if it's good on the inside...

That's mighty neighborly, greenjeans.  I hope Itwillbefun takes you up on your offer.
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: An Incredible 1972 CB750 Cafe Project
« Reply #95 on: April 24, 2014, 10:17:16 PM »
Quote from: greenjeans on April 24, 2014, 02:24:41 PM
I'm just up the road in Denton.  You could stash it in my shop pretty much indefinitely - just trade me that F tank.   If it's a money thing related to the move, I understand.

Or, just sell me that F tank if it's good on the inside...

Man... You and calj737...the kindness you can still find in this world blows my mind.

I think I may take you up on this! I need to talk with the finance since she was expecting to have some extra cash for things around the house, but I'd love to be able to finish this bike.

What kind of shop is it? I'll have to check the inside condition of the f tank but if you want it it's all yours!
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« Reply #96 on: April 29, 2014, 09:19:54 AM »
  I'm in Dallas too, well Mesquite actually.  I'm about to build a third bike otherwise I might let you stash your stuff here.   I'd like to see it built if you keep it.
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