Author Topic: 1975 CB750 Build! "Kona" - Sold and gone. (Read 71049 times)

edwardmorris · « **Reply #125 on:** August 01, 2014, 04:59:21 PM »

Quote from: Ravie on August 01, 2014, 03:25:32 PM

I shall google.

Always, Both the general and the custom one here. You'll be surprised how much knowledge it digs up.

calj737 · « **Reply #126 on:** August 01, 2014, 11:58:18 PM »

Original coils last longer than a Wonka Everlastinggobstopper. But, replacing or repairing the leads is a pain. That's usually why new owners opt for replacement coils.

Just make sure you get the proper ohm coils if you do swap them.

Ravie · « **Reply #127 on:** August 02, 2014, 05:42:26 AM »

You talkin about this?

http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-ignition-parts-ngk-inline-spark-plug-wire-connector-207-120.html

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calj737 · « **Reply #128 on:** August 02, 2014, 06:09:37 AM »

Ravie · « **Reply #129 on:** August 03, 2014, 09:08:45 AM »

I've got 105/40 jets now. With the port/polish and big bore, am I going to need a bigger main jet?

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calj737 · « **Reply #130 on:** August 03, 2014, 09:51:36 AM »

It's more dependent upon induction and exhaust conditions. Pods or air box? 4:1 or 4:4 exhaust? Sure, a fire breather engine can benefit from more open jets, but only if the other systems are well-suited to match the changes. It's a balancing act from spark to muffler...

Ravie · « **Reply #131 on:** August 03, 2014, 11:08:24 AM »

At this point I'm looking at running a 2-1 on each side exhaust. I have no idea of it's origin. I'll grab some pics of the baffles in a minute.

Air box at this point. Maybe pods someday but from what I've seen, tuning Pods is a pain in the arse.

Ravie · « **Reply #132 on:** August 03, 2014, 11:13:43 AM »

Here ya go.

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calj737 · « **Reply #133 on:** August 03, 2014, 01:26:20 PM »

Is that from Barney's motorcycle or what?

Ravie · « **Reply #134 on:** August 03, 2014, 03:28:34 PM »

They are black in person. High temp grill paint. Why my phone did that I don't know.

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calj737 · « **Reply #135 on:** August 03, 2014, 04:22:25 PM »

Sure they are... Probably off your daughters bike, perv!

Ravie · « **Reply #136 on:** August 03, 2014, 05:13:53 PM »

Lmfao. You're terrible.

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Tews19 · « **Reply #137 on:** August 04, 2014, 11:03:45 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on August 03, 2014, 01:26:20 PM

Is that from Barney's motorcycle or what?

Barney I Love You Song [Best Original HQ]: http://youtu.be/Uq734_nZ7Eo
Looks purple!

Ravie · « **Reply #138 on:** August 04, 2014, 06:55:48 PM »

De-valved.

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Ravie · « **Reply #139 on:** August 05, 2014, 01:58:31 PM »

Trying to keep busy doing as much as o can without having to buy anything.

I lied about nothing shiny.

With the tree it was because I had a can of rustoleum around.

With the sidecovers...I didn't want to mess up original covers with paint, so I sanded to 1500 then did finish grade steel wool. They're not perfect, but better than they were.

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Ravie · « **Reply #140 on:** August 05, 2014, 08:17:05 PM »

What were once crusty, nasty valves, are functional once more!

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Ravie · « **Reply #141 on:** August 06, 2014, 02:17:55 PM »

Thought I'd add a new vid. Feel free to offer insight!

http://youtu.be/CZ1VaWl2gvM

Ravie · « **Reply #142 on:** August 06, 2014, 03:22:03 PM »

Oh, I also wanted to share this website I found.

You guys may already know about this. Pretty neat,

http://www.vintageconnections.com/

Tews19 · « **Reply #143 on:** August 06, 2014, 07:54:02 PM »

Ravie video looks like you continue to make progress. The upper case came out pretty nice. When I tore my 550 apart the bottom gasket just wouldn't give. I ended up splitting the cases. Hey if you have any extra parts you can list on the for sale section to help fund your build. Also I would highly recommend waiting on the stock bearings in the neck. All balls are so much nicer. It really is one thing I do to all my bikes no matter if I plan to keep or sell.

Ravie · « **Reply #144 on:** August 06, 2014, 09:30:15 PM »

Yeah, I've got another motor (hate to sell pieces of it but it might be necessary) that good stuff on it, as well as another fender and some other stuff. We shall see. I posted up a nice working vintage Swan HF radio today...hopefully someone uses Buy It Now and helps me out. haha

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #145 on:** August 06, 2014, 11:06:15 PM »

Ravie,

Spend a little money on All Balls steering bearings. It's a safety upgrade that is worth the money.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #146 on:** August 07, 2014, 06:05:29 AM »

Your original steering bearings can be made to perform just as good as new bearings.....as long as there are absolutely no tiny marks of any kind on the races or balls, you keep them properly greased, and you keep them properly adjusted. The properly adjusted part is the #$%*.

calj737 · « **Reply #147 on:** August 07, 2014, 07:17:42 AM »

Screw the maintenance of the originals; upgrade to All Ballz and be done with it. Hence it is called an "upgrade".

Ravie · « **Reply #148 on:** August 07, 2014, 08:25:31 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on August 07, 2014, 07:17:42 AM

Screw the maintenance of the originals; upgrade to All Ballz and be done with it. Hence it is called an "upgrade".

hahaha. I don't think anyone disagrees with that. I'm just trying to budget! (Though I have deleted a lot off my list that wasn't necessary, including a wiring harness, since the one I have seems to be ok.)

calj737 · « **Reply #149 on:** August 07, 2014, 09:13:21 AM »

Budgets are for wimps and Republicans! Which are you?

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Author Topic: 1975 CB750 Build! "Kona" - Sold and gone. (Read 71049 times)