Author Topic: 1972 CB750K2 (start from scratch) project. Cases back together (Read 102709 times)

MRieck · « **Reply #275 on:** March 11, 2015, 04:56:05 AM »

Nice. Keep the revs up Dave to improve oil pressure i.e. turn idle up to 2500 or so. Use a fan to cool the engine. You want as much oil as you can get to go to the cam/rockers and bearings.

Davez134 · « **Reply #276 on:** March 11, 2015, 07:38:02 AM »

Quote from: MRieck on March 11, 2015, 04:56:05 AM

Nice. Keep the revs up Dave to improve oil pressure i.e. turn idle up to 2500 or so. Use a fan to cool the engine. You want as much oil as you can get to go to the cam/rockers and bearings.

Thanks! Really want to break this in right. I kicked it over with plugs out for what seemed like forever until I started seeing oil with valve inspection covers off. I'm going to give it a proper break in Thursday or Friday. I just had to hear it last night though

rickmoore24 · « **Reply #277 on:** March 11, 2015, 10:05:03 AM »

Sounds awesome!!

Ravie · « **Reply #278 on:** March 11, 2015, 07:37:02 PM »

Yyyyeeeeaaaahhhhhhh!!!

I bought the oil i plan to use to break it in with today. I'm a few weeks out easily, but getting there for sure. Had a setback with the seat i bought that i thought would be easier to fit than it is, so I'm looking at other options now, which sucks donkey balls.

Davez134 · « **Reply #279 on:** March 14, 2015, 07:54:17 PM »

Couple last pics before I leave town for a few days. Coming back Monday, going to take to DMV on Tuesday for registration and VIN inspection for out of state title. Then should be good to go.

Here's a couple pics for Gordon, mainly to show frame kit...

Took it for first ride around neighborhood, rides sooooo nice! Can't wait to really take it out!

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Ravie · « **Reply #280 on:** March 14, 2015, 07:59:36 PM »

OH MY GAWD. That thing looks so friggin nice. Awesome job, Dave. Freakin killer. I'm so jealous!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #281 on:** March 14, 2015, 10:11:35 PM »

Amazing job, Dave. Title and emblems, is that all?

Davez134 · « **Reply #282 on:** March 14, 2015, 10:18:24 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on March 14, 2015, 10:11:35 PM

Amazing job, Dave. Title and emblems, is that all?

Yeah. Well I gotta get those exhaust heat shields too.

hotdog · « **Reply #283 on:** March 14, 2015, 11:34:43 PM »

Hi Dave - the bike looks beautiful and the pipes sound great.
Can you tell me where the oil lines came from - thanks.

Davez134 · « **Reply #284 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:05:28 AM »

Quote from: hotdog on March 14, 2015, 11:34:43 PM

Hi Dave - the bike looks beautiful and the pipes sound great.
Can you tell me where the oil lines came from - thanks.

Found them on ebay. Great seller. Will send info if you like.

hotdog · « **Reply #285 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:09:30 AM »

Great thanks

Stev-o · « **Reply #286 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:43:14 PM »

Looks fantastic, great job.

MRieck · « **Reply #287 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:00:58 PM »

Very nice work Dave. Hope you have plenty of time to enjoy her. She should perform as good as she looks.

Davez134 · « **Reply #288 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:10:45 PM »

Quote from: MRieck on March 15, 2015, 02:00:58 PM

Very nice work Dave. Hope you have plenty of time to enjoy her. She should perform as good as she looks.

Of course it will with that awesome cylinder head!

Davez134 · « **Reply #289 on:** March 17, 2015, 05:23:55 PM »

Went to ride bike to DMV to register this morning. Oil light came on abou halfway there. Pulled over, tried disconnecting wire to check for short. Nope. Took off inspection covers and saw top end was getting oil, even sprayed out when I started it again. Gotta be the switch. Luckily I was right next to autozone and was able to find out they had a sending unit that fits. Duralast part number PS100. Got it in there and wired. So far, so good. No funny noises

edwardmorris · « **Reply #290 on:** March 17, 2015, 05:38:11 PM »

Glad you solved it quick. Good to know there are alternatives. Here's another one

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,144354.msg1642681.html#msg1642681

Davez134 · « **Reply #291 on:** March 17, 2015, 09:17:12 PM »

After HOURS at DMV, dealing with title issues... I got my title and plates!!!! Tank and side cover emblems should be here Thursday. Then what? Haha

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #292 on:** March 18, 2015, 09:54:05 AM »

Slap on those emblems, tune and ride it like you stole it!!

Davez134 · « **Reply #293 on:** March 19, 2015, 08:22:36 PM »

Got my emblems today. The white just stood out too much, so my wife mixed together some enamel paint to get the color to match tank stripe

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Ravie · « **Reply #294 on:** March 19, 2015, 08:25:58 PM »

Your wife wins.

timbo750 · « **Reply #295 on:** March 19, 2015, 09:23:36 PM »

Maybe she is feeling guilty gor saying you would never get it going

Davez134 · « **Reply #296 on:** March 19, 2015, 10:48:05 PM »

Quote from: timbo750 on March 19, 2015, 09:23:36 PM

Maybe she is feeling guilty gor saying you would never get it going

Haha! She definitely doesn't feel guilty

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #297 on:** March 20, 2015, 07:48:26 AM »

Great custom touch.

Don't hold out on some beauty shots.

Davez134 · « **Reply #298 on:** March 20, 2015, 06:52:12 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on March 20, 2015, 07:48:26 AM

Great custom touch.

Don't hold out on some beauty shots.

Pictures coming soon. Wife said she's going to get some pics for me with her nice camera and good lighting, which I know nothing about

Old Moe Toe · « **Reply #299 on:** March 22, 2015, 01:45:31 AM »

Davez134.
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about how all the modifications you have made to your engine have improved the performance and enjoyment of riding the machine? Was it all worth it?.
Have followed your build story from the other side of the planet with interest.
Cheers

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Author Topic: 1972 CB750K2 (start from scratch) project. Cases back together (Read 102709 times)