Author Topic: $50 bought me this project - CB750F1 (Read 5029 times)

Cevan · « **on:** August 15, 2014, 07:50:28 PM »

I bought this bike three years ago and after I got it running, I got sidetracked with other projects so it sat. Here's a link to my original post: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=92485.msg1032045;topicseen#msg1032045

Price: $50. With a title.

Disassembly:

Gordon frame kit install

Cevan · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2014, 07:57:48 PM »

The tank I picked up on Ebay wasn't bad but had a poorly done Kreme relining so a gallon of acetone dissolved it all and a new POR15 tank lining took it's place. I picked up some VW metallic silver and BMW metallic grey and some striping tape. I've never done strips before but I'm pretty happy with the results. I bead blasted the tank badges and polished the raised surfaces.

epoxy primer:

VW silver

taping the stripes

BMW metallic grey

I was waiting for the tape to pull up the silver but everything worked out great. I think the trick was pulling the tape off about 15 minutes after the last coat of grey.

clearcoat

mockup

Cevan · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2014, 08:02:35 PM »

Working on the engine now. I honed the cylinders and will put in new rings. I decided not to split the case.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2014, 08:03:36 PM »

Beautiful work mate, the F1 cornered the market in Fugly, but yours is looking superb! Cheers, Terry.

fmctm1sw · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2014, 08:23:33 PM »

Nice work. Man I wish I could paint...

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2014, 09:20:00 PM »

I looked like it lived the life of the abused red-headed stepchild. And the it got tortured on a stretch rack before finally getting some love.

Looking good now.

Stev-o · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2014, 07:31:44 AM »

Nice paint work, really like that charcoal gray.

Cevan · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2014, 06:21:34 PM »

Quick update:

Motor is together. Needed a couple of 18x12 pin dowels.

Transport out to the shop

Into the frame after paint:

Cevan · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2014, 06:25:48 PM »

Used the wintergreen oil trick to soften the intake boots. Screw jack made quick work of installing the carbs.

Throw the tank on and see what I've got.

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2014, 07:05:43 PM »

$50 well spent!

tomk1960 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2014, 08:05:22 PM »

Outstanding work! I love threads like these and really like what you've done. Nice paint!

Tews19 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2014, 08:35:01 PM »

I love the paint job. Subscribed!

edwardmorris · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2014, 09:23:18 PM »

Great work! Be sure to submit your build in Gordon's tool give away

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=140676.0

750cafe · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2014, 09:33:21 PM »

That is my kind of build. Turning what looks like a pile of scrap into a gem.

Eric

brandEn · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2014, 09:47:34 PM »

Build is looking great! Did you ever figure out exactly what year the frame and engine are? I just read your first original thread about this bike and seems like it was a bastard of different years.

Cevan · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2014, 04:29:58 AM »

Quote from: brandEn on August 30, 2014, 09:47:34 PM

Build is looking great! Did you ever figure out exactly what year the frame and engine are? I just read your first original thread about this bike and seems like it was a bastard of different years.

It's a '76 for sure.

RobbyD · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2014, 07:08:38 AM »

Awesome progress! That paint combo looks awesome

Cevan · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2014, 04:30:14 PM »

I've been taking a bunch of photos along the way but haven't posted anything in awhile. So below are a couple of quick videos. I've checked the timing and sync'd the carbs.

http://youtu.be/gZZCKBfuLV4

Today I rode it for the first time. Holy #$%* is it way different than my 360. I did some minor adjustment of the idle mixture screws. I only went up and down my street a few times. Need to secure the seat and figure out why the starter stopped working. I think I pulled a connection apart cramming everything in that little box.

http://youtu.be/VQj0eHL0L7w

Tews19 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2014, 04:39:37 PM »

First video worked. Second doesnt.

Looks like you got a lot for 50!

Cevan · « **Reply #19 on:** September 16, 2014, 05:36:24 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on September 16, 2014, 04:39:37 PM

First video worked. Second doesnt.

Looks like you got a lot for 50!

Fixed.

Tews19 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 16, 2014, 05:46:11 PM »

Oh that's sharp! 2nd video nice!

krusty · « **Reply #21 on:** September 16, 2014, 05:46:40 PM »

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Quote from: Cevan on August 15, 2014, 08:02:35 PM

Working on the engine now. I honed the cylinders and will put in new rings. I decided not to split the case.

I did the same with my F1 and found later that the primary chains weren't as good as I thought. Had to pull it out again. Managed to replace them without dismantling the top end.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #22 on:** September 16, 2014, 06:23:52 PM »

Wait, all was good until I recognized REO Speedwagon playing on the first video.

Ravie · « **Reply #23 on:** September 16, 2014, 07:29:11 PM »

Jeezuss that's sexy. Awesome work, dude. Awesome. I need an F.

750cafe · « **Reply #24 on:** September 17, 2014, 03:47:07 PM »

There are very few cafe bike projects that I like or would consider owning or being seen riding and that is one of them.
Great work so far!!!

Eric

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #25 on:** September 18, 2014, 01:36:27 PM »

Wow. Incredible job. I absolutely love the paint job.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #26 on:** September 19, 2014, 03:32:27 PM »

So what's left on the to do?

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Author Topic: $50 bought me this project - CB750F1 (Read 5029 times)