Author Topic: 1972 CB750 Steampunk(ish) Bobber Thing (Read 212288 times)

pn2501 · « **Reply #700 on:** January 25, 2015, 06:21:35 pm »

I'm more into the cyberpunk stuff hence my avatar (which apparently where steampunk kinda got its name from ) and i also like a lot of retro-futuristic stuff and I'm not into taking the piss out the project tho, world would be a boring place if everyone thought and wanted the same.

maduncle · « **Reply #701 on:** January 25, 2015, 09:14:23 pm »

Quote from: pn2501 on January 25, 2015, 04:03:58 pm

also reminded me of this

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/84412023/

That's how I describe steampunk - only I say 'H.G. Wells 'n #$%*'.

pn2501 · « **Reply #702 on:** January 25, 2015, 09:25:06 pm »

it's such a strong visual language always good to have sense of humour about it.

Yoshimoto · « **Reply #703 on:** January 25, 2015, 10:26:08 pm »

Just read through this thread, and it is one of the craziest things that I have ever read on the interweb. I love some of the detail work going into the project. Can't wait to see how it comes out. Keep up the good work.

maduncle · « **Reply #704 on:** January 26, 2015, 02:51:59 am »

There is a very cool gallery in Hobart that my wife and I plan to visit - maybe the bike can be unveiled there and be put on show for a bit...

pn2501 · « **Reply #705 on:** January 26, 2015, 02:55:10 am »

Your talking about MONA yeah? Steampunk might be a little too lowbrow for there

Noddy78 · « **Reply #706 on:** January 26, 2015, 07:11:21 pm »

I'm not entirely sure how "highbrow" MONA actually is... I reckon if I made the bike out of penises and s$%t I'd be a shoe-in...

pn2501 · « **Reply #707 on:** January 26, 2015, 07:29:30 pm »

And a new sub -genre is born "Penis-punk".

void909 · « **Reply #708 on:** February 02, 2015, 07:40:43 pm »

Great Build! I am curious about your hand controls. Can you tell us about how they work? Any info would be great! I would love to find a set!

Noddy78 · « **Reply #709 on:** February 02, 2015, 09:53:22 pm »

Hi mate, I've sent a reply to your PM, but at this stage they actually don't, technically, work. I haven't gotten that far yet. But the basic premise is combining them with a remote master cylinder (something like this http://www.fabkevin.com/shop/parts/brakes/remote-master-cylinder/). Should be pretty straight forward. Look up "inverted levers" and you should get some good hits that'll give you a bunch of info on them.

754 · « **Reply #710 on:** February 02, 2015, 10:13:04 pm »

Kawi Z1R and Early eighties beemers used remote front master cylinders..

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #711 on:** February 02, 2015, 11:04:18 pm »

Quote from: 754 on February 02, 2015, 10:13:04 pm

Kawi Z1R and Early eighties beemers used remote front master cylinders..

So do most modern crutch rockets, plenty to choose from...

754 · « **Reply #712 on:** February 03, 2015, 09:13:39 pm »

Are you reading master cylinders, or reservoirs ?

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #713 on:** February 03, 2015, 09:22:20 pm »

Quote from: 754 on February 03, 2015, 09:13:39 pm

Are you reading master cylinders, or reservoirs ?

Reservoirs....

Roach Carver · « **Reply #714 on:** February 04, 2015, 08:52:07 am »

Bmw (starting around 74)has an under tank cable actuated brake master. I have one. Don't like it..

Tetter · « **Reply #715 on:** February 05, 2015, 01:11:36 am »

Quote from: Noddy78 on February 02, 2015, 09:53:22 pm

Hi mate, I've sent a reply to your PM, but at this stage they actually don't, technically, work. I haven't gotten that far yet. But the basic premise is combining them with a remote master cylinder (something like this http://www.fabkevin.com/shop/parts/brakes/remote-master-cylinder/). Should be pretty straight forward. Look up "inverted levers" and you should get some good hits that'll give you a bunch of info on them.

Here's a remote cable operated master cylinder for ya

Tetter · « **Reply #716 on:** February 05, 2015, 01:12:58 am »

Or perhaps a little more sophisticated solution

Noddy78 · « **Reply #717 on:** February 05, 2015, 04:11:19 pm »

Well that's unreasonably cool...

Noddy78 · « **Reply #718 on:** February 19, 2015, 09:00:09 pm »

OK, so it's been quiet on the update front, but not quiet on the actual doing things front. Been learning to weld for the last few weeks, and thanks to Old Scrambler I now have a rust-free frame again!

Next stage is hardtail (not welded on yet):

I've also been polishing and painting various bits and bobs:

I've dropped the front shocks down, now just waiting on new seals for reassembly. All my goodies from Cycle X came through so the engine is off getting bored and honed etc, should get that back in the next few weeks and I can start reassembling the engine. Hopefully in the meantime I'll get the frame fully welded up and will have a rolling chassis together!

ofreen · « **Reply #719 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:15:17 pm »

Nice work.

guntherfriedrich · « **Reply #720 on:** March 03, 2015, 03:48:29 am »

Wow, nice!

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #721 on:** March 03, 2015, 04:43:25 am »

You have some serious skills! Nice work.

Tetter · « **Reply #722 on:** March 27, 2015, 06:28:19 am »

for your inspiration ( not sure if needed

)

http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/2015/03/hammerbike-honda-cb550-crimea.html?m=1

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #723 on:** March 27, 2015, 07:33:19 am »

Quote from: Tetter on March 27, 2015, 06:28:19 am

for your inspiration ( not sure if needed )

http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/2015/03/hammerbike-honda-cb550-crimea.html?m=1

I really don't get the anchor on this bike.

flatlander · « **Reply #724 on:** March 27, 2015, 08:36:12 am »

the anchor can be used for many things. you can use it in case the brakes fail, throw it at cars that want to switch into your lane, hook onto other vehicles and save fuel, signal for all reasonable people to keep their distance, etc....
nah that anchor is genius. what i'm worried about is the lighting situation with that bike.

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