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Offline Mcwilliams570

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1974 cb750--Project Vanora
« on: August 16, 2014, 01:52:51 PM »
Hello all bought this cb750 a few days ago and is going to be the next project. This will be my first cb750 build I usually do the cb550 so I will have some pretty stupid question I am sure. The engine in the bike now is bad it came with a spare 73 engine so will be using that. I wont be doing anything crazy light restore a few things painted or polished here and there and lower bars about it.

A few of you have already helped me out with some of the questions I have but will ask again.

-Tank a 75/76 ?
-Front end is a later model ?

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Re: 1974 cb750--Project Vanora
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2014, 05:56:39 PM »
Looks like you scored on the wheels!!
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Re: 1974 cb750--Project Vanora
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2014, 06:26:45 PM »
He sure did, looks like Lester's.  Yes, appears that front end is off a later model, K7? 
Is the tank color Antares Red? If yes, that s a K6 color.  I wouldn't be concerned about all that, looks to be in pretty good overall cond (except the broken case). 
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Re: 1974 cb750--Project Vanora
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2014, 06:52:10 AM »
What this Stev-o Its just a flesh wound :)

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Re: 1974 cb750--Project Vanora
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2014, 06:54:36 AM »
Quote from: Mcwilliams570 on August 17, 2014, 06:52:10 AM
What this Stev-o Its just a flesh wound :)



Yeah, that.  Looks minor....ha!   What's with the name, BTW?
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Offline Mcwilliams570

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Re: 1974 cb750--Project Vanora
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2014, 06:31:00 PM »
Its my daughter's first name...:)
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Re: 1974 cb750--Project Vanora
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2014, 06:33:59 PM »
Looks like correct restore is in the planning
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Re: 1974 cb750--Project Vanora
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2014, 07:07:21 PM »
Matt there are 2 matching side covers on ebay right now on ebay if you need them.
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Re: 1974 cb750--Project Vanora
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2014, 05:03:10 AM »
Quote from: Tews19 on August 17, 2014, 07:07:21 PM
Matt there are 2 matching side covers on ebay right now on ebay if you need them.

Thanks Nick will check them out..
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Re: 1974 cb750--Project Vanora
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2014, 04:42:36 PM »
Had some time with Larry today got the engine out and donor one in.





Engine out



Donor engine 1973



Engine back in

Overall wasn't too bad getting it out and in but holy crap these 750 engines are heavy use to the 550's lol.

Plans now are to get the carbs, airbox and everything else hooked up and see if it will run. I am also looking at getting a new harness the wiring is such a mess on this bike.

Matt
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1981 gl500i

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Re: 1974 cb750--Project Vanora
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2014, 04:44:15 PM »
Looks good! Where do you plan to get a harness?  I need to order a new one for my 71.
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Re: 1974 cb750--Project Vanora
« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2014, 04:46:57 PM »
Good updates Matt. 

you need to update the bikes in your signature now  ;D
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Re: 1974 cb750--Project Vanora
« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2014, 04:56:33 PM »
Quote from: Tews19 on August 31, 2014, 04:44:15 PM
Looks good! Where do you plan to get a harness?  I need to order a new one for my 71.

Nick I havent looked around that much found one at vintagecb750.com for around 75$

Quote from: ogsmakdade on August 31, 2014, 04:46:57 PM
Good updates Matt. 

you need to update the bikes in your signature now  ;D

LoL yeah yeah..
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