Author Topic: Salt City Cafe 1971 cb750 (Read 7220 times)

saltcitycafe · « **on:** April 12, 2014, 03:14:23 PM »

I have a build thread over on dtt here is the link so you can see the rest.

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=53322.0

I wanted to post up todays work though so here we go

Finally got a break from work so I could work on the bike. Today was just a throw it together for a mock up day. I needed to get it on its wheels so I can find the position for my rear sets and get my seat height.

Gotta tell ya the diet this thing went on really changed it. Even without tires and just stationary it feels a ton lighter and more nimble. I really can't wait to ride it.

Anyway onto the part you really care about, the pics.

And finally one with both my toys in it and the obligatory hipster instagram filter

Tews19 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2014, 08:58:08 PM »

Subscribed! What's the plan with the seat? Looks to long? Or maybe hump is to shallow?

Tews19 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2014, 09:01:37 PM »

Btw nice hot rod in your garage. You have some nice toys.

saltcitycafe · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2014, 06:41:35 PM »

Thanks and yes the seat is kinda long, but its untrimmed right now and I am 6'2" so I need the extra space lol

saltcitycafe · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:02:22 PM »

Ok so finally an update! Got the tail hoop and block off plate on today, also spent like 6 hours cleaning the motor today but it still has a lot to go so no pics yet, maybe tomorrow.

Also tomorrow I am droppingnoff the wheels to get trued, mounted and balanced.
Pops welding things up...he is a much better welder than I

More sparks!

My dad is a nut, anything that will hold still long enough gets flames lol

Dat ass!

Thats the shape

More to come tomorrow, I have the whole week off work so getting as much done as possible

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #5 on:** May 28, 2014, 10:09:50 AM »

Your pops did a fine job! I bet he could pick up some extra work for local forum members.

saltcitycafe · « **Reply #6 on:** May 28, 2014, 03:49:48 PM »

Lol he retires in a few years and might just need something to do

saltcitycafe · « **Reply #7 on:** May 28, 2014, 08:46:50 PM »

Today was day 2 or cleaning the motor, I got it a lot....cleaner?.....I dunno I'm not completely happy with it but short of soda blasting it really isn't gonna get much cleaner. Still some to go once I get it back off the engine stand but I guess it will do for now.

Before:

After:

Also trimmed the seat a little, now it looks less goofy. Still has some trimming and fitting to do as well.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #8 on:** May 29, 2014, 12:12:11 AM »

The motor looks pretty good. Why not soda blast it?

Let's see a picture of your Frankenstein Chevy shop truck.

saltcitycafe · « **Reply #9 on:** May 29, 2014, 05:31:36 PM »

Not gonna soda blast because I'm really trying to get itmon the road ASAP and I don't want to tear it all down just yet.

Here is a pic of ky hot rod. We call it Frankenstein because its a 1941 Chevy cab and hood, whats left, and a hand built chassis, Cadillac 500 engine, dodge grill shell, forklift radiator, and various other parts lol

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #10 on:** May 29, 2014, 07:31:57 PM »

That's a killer salt flats racer!

saltcitycafe · « **Reply #11 on:** May 29, 2014, 08:59:05 PM »

Lol racer nooooo just for cruising around lol

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #12 on:** May 30, 2014, 12:18:11 AM »

Quote from: saltcitycafe on May 29, 2014, 08:59:05 PM

Lol racer nooooo just for cruising around lol

Racer as a figure of speech. Really cool hot rod.

saltcitycafe · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2014, 08:55:14 PM »

Work work work, but Ruby got some new shoes

saltcitycafe · « **Reply #14 on:** December 06, 2014, 10:15:09 PM »

How about a looooooong overdue update! I kinda took the summer off and rode the crap out of my sv650, but its winter and I am back on track and trying to finish this thing this winter.

Today I built my rear set mounts which are a shameless ripoff in design from cognito moto

First made a pattern and mock up, dig those sexy tarozzi rear sets

Transfered the pattern to aluminum and made rough cut outs

Then drilled small holes and bolted the two pieces together for the next step

Next is a lot of time on a grinder and some air tools to make the two pieces an exact match.

Here they are in a more finished product mock up.

I also finished fixing a dent in my tank and its ready primer

calj737 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 07, 2014, 04:30:30 AM »

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I also finished fixing a dent in my tank and its ready primer
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Missed a couple in the knee area

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #16 on:** December 07, 2014, 10:48:32 AM »

I'm seeing "Salt" in your title. I'm seeing "Salt" in the picture. I'm seeing a Utah license plate. Sure hoping you'll join us at The Flats last week of August.

And considering you have an accomplished in house welder I'm also hoping you installed a frame kit.

You and Pops keep up the good work! BTW which Michelins did you put on?

saltcitycafe · « **Reply #17 on:** December 07, 2014, 07:56:18 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on December 07, 2014, 10:48:32 AM

I'm seeing "Salt" in your title. I'm seeing "Salt" in the picture. I'm seeing a Utah license plate. Sure hoping you'll join us at The Flats last week of August.

And considering you have an accomplished in house welder I'm also hoping you installed a frame kit.

You and Pops keep up the good work! BTW which Michelins did you put on?

I am assuming you mean speedweek and yes I will be there. I never miss it if possible. I am 35 and have probably been out 25 of those lol

All safety is covered as well and my pops is a great welder. Everything else is all me though trying to convert hot rod building knowledge into bike building.

saltcitycafe · « **Reply #18 on:** December 07, 2014, 07:57:25 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on December 07, 2014, 04:30:30 AM

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I also finished fixing a dent in my tank and its ready primer
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Missed a couple in the knee area
Lol I am actually leaving all the dents in. I love the look of the texture.

C5paul · « **Reply #19 on:** December 15, 2014, 08:09:47 PM »

I like your rear set mounts. Clever!

saltcitycafe · « **Reply #20 on:** December 18, 2014, 04:16:26 PM »

Quote from: C5paul on December 15, 2014, 08:09:47 PM

I like your rear set mounts. Clever!

Can't take credit they are a shameless rip off of the cognito moto ones. Just made my own

saltcitycafe · « **Reply #21 on:** December 20, 2014, 05:31:04 PM »

I totally forgot to do an update post from last week, so here we go.

First tore it back down to pieces

Then immediately put it back together for mock up. Had to make sure everything missed and fit. I am liking the look so far.

More shameless rip off as I started mocking up the oil tank. Going to do a neat little filler nozzle. More on that later.

saltcitycafe · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2015, 08:18:45 PM »

So been making my seat pan for the past few weeks. Work was slow with Christmas and all that but here she is ready for foam.

Started with a paper pattern and transferred that to steel. I have never done any of this before so it looks kinda rough bit the finished product is pretty cool.