Topic: CB750K6 Barn find Chopper - Engine Rebuild and Chassis repairs

[Trikeopath]

I've just picked up this 1970's CB750K6 SOHC Hardtail about 2 weeks ago.

It's been with the previous owner since 1984 but other than what he has told me, the origins are unknown.

The motor seized a few weeks ago so I pulled the Head and Barrells off the other night and found No4 Rod has welded it's self to the Crank.

Also does anyone recognise the Frame? It looks straight and very well made. So far I think it's either an Uncle Bunt or Desperate Dan Challenger??

[Trikeopath]

2nd inspection of the engine has shown up a shattered clutch spring plate and some prizes in the sunp and oil pump.

[Trikeopath]

Cam and Top end are perfect. The 2 middle pistons are a bit scored but I can re-bore that myself so no drama.
When opened the rockerbox there was plenty of clean oil up there.

The Crank problem appears to have been human error. I found one of the Mains hammered in backwards so there is no reason why the same fitter hadn't done the same with the Big End, resulting in it spinning....

The Main had one half in the right way so that couldn't go anywhere as easily.

Rods have arrived now so I can get on with matching them to the Crank and start ordering the stuff to do the bottom end.

The shopping list  for the Motor looks something like this:-
Crank & Oil Pump     
Gasket set           
Con Rods             
Main Brg Shells   
Big End Shells     
Primary Chains   
Cam Chain         
Primary Tensioner   
Guiness             
Seals               
O/S Piston kits   
Vapour Blasting   

[Trikeopath]

Before I go any further with the Engine I found a few questionable repairs and modifications to the frame.

The Footrests that were on the rear motor mounts had been well bodged about and the Battery box was hilarious.

Old Footrests


L/H Engine Mount (whats going on with the giant lump of weld??)


R/H Engine mount with bodged C90 pedal mechanism.

[70CB750]

Welcome!

Nice project you got going here. 

[Trikeopath]

Thanks man, its one of many. I normally have 3 or 4 builds on the go at any one time.

Just ordered a bunch of stuff from Holland to work out the bottom end.
In the meantime I've got some machining to get on with for the Footrests.

[70CB750]

Well, glad you joined 

[Trikeopath]

Rear Engine mounts now fixed.


Old half arsed Side Stand looked pretty #$%* so I adapted one off an Enfield.






I made this battery box but it doesn't fit (Oil tank makes it difficult to remove).

[Trikeopath]

Here is the Battery box finished.
As I said, it's no good for this bike but I have managed to donate it someone with a similar frame on another forum. 

[Trikeopath]

Machined up a couple of footpegs out of stainless Hex bar. They will also be the nuts for the rear engine mount.

[roadgoeson20]

Your machining skills outclass mine.  Nice work.

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[Trikeopath]

No skills here man.
I just bought a cheap Lathe because I was sick of waiting for other people to make silly parts for me and I'm having a go.

[Trikeopath]

Well, I'm on Battery box MK3 here, which has led to Oil tank MK2 and Mudguard Mk2. 

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[Trikeopath]

I take it there's not too many Chopper guys here then...

I started mounting the Rear brake master cylinder last night, only after welding up the first spacer boss, I realised I'd left the secend one in the lathe at work. Never mind, to be continued....

[Trikeopath]

Been messing round with a new rear guard.

Started off with this one that was left over from a Skirty I built the other week.



Chopped off the fat and tightened up the radius.



Added some 5mm round bar as a bead and to add strength.



Notched it out to clear the Battery and re-fitted the piece of frame I cut out when I moved the Battery.

[blue collar]

Love it. The foot pegs are boss.

[Trikeopath]

The original owner of this CB wanted his new bike modifying so, as the Front end off the CB had a bit of sentimental value, we did a deal last week for it to be fitted to his Dragstar.
The Forks are 160 longer than the Stock Yam set so I made a new Headstock and re-raked the frame with bit more stretch.

The Dragstar front end is now mine and I've put 6" over stanchions in to make it fit the CB frame.

[Trikeopath]

Just got the Crankcases back from CRC Restorations in St Helens.
Nice job and much easier than S.O.C, Petrol and a toothbrush.

[Trikeopath]

Got the new front end test fitted. The Stem needs a bit of alteration bit it'll work fine.
Also built up the new Crank and started replaceing bearings in the Gearbox.

[CBJoe]

Those cases look great!  You said they were vapor blasted?

Cheers, joe

[Tews19]

Interesting build! You should PM 754... He a chopper guy and knows all the old school tricks. Subscribed.

[seanbarney41]

You might try putting something alluding to this being a chopper project in the thread title...that should draw the fans in.

[andy750]

You might try putting something alluding to this being a chopper project in the thread title...that should draw the fans in.

+1 plenty of chopper fans here including myself and enjoying your progress so far. Dont forget http://www.hondachopper.com/ either.

cheers
Andy

[Trikeopath]

Those cases look great!  You said they were vapor blasted?

Cheers, joe

Yes mate. It only cost £90 and they came out really well.

Interesting build! You should PM 754... He a chopper guy and knows all the old school tricks. Subscribed.

Cheers man, I'm just getting back into reassembling the motor so I'll put more detail of that up as it happens.

You might try putting something alluding to this being a chopper project in the thread title...that should draw the fans in.

You might try putting something alluding to this being a chopper project in the thread title...that should draw the fans in.

+1 plenty of chopper fans here including myself and enjoying your progress so far. Dont forget http://www.hondachopper.com/ either.

cheers
Andy

Done guys. Thought this thread had died on its ass and maybe folks were more into restoration than alteration. This build is a bit tame compared my other projects, so might not attract as much debate.

[BPellerine]

you have great fab skills ,adapting the hd brake was a good move.bill