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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #425 on: October 29, 2016, 05:17:51 PM »
Quote from: 540nova on October 29, 2016, 04:40:31 PM
Awesome build, except for one thing. No offense, but in my opinion, those 750 letters belong on a mailbox, not on this beautiful bike. The quality of everything is top notch, then you have those stickers. They just look too cheap, and shade-treeish. No offense meant, just an opinion.


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Shade tree, my backside.  I spent a lot of time designing that aspect.  I like it.  I think it adds a bit of an old school race element to the build.
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« Reply #426 on: October 30, 2016, 02:50:41 PM »
I shot the firsts coats of clear on the tail section.  Gotta let this cure for a week, sand it and hit with some more coats until all the wood grain is filled.


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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #427 on: October 30, 2016, 03:42:11 PM »
Quote from: budman on October 29, 2016, 05:17:51 PM
Quote from: 540nova on October 29, 2016, 04:40:31 PM
Awesome build, except for one thing. No offense, but in my opinion, those 750 letters belong on a mailbox, not on this beautiful bike. The quality of everything is top notch, then you have those stickers. They just look too cheap, and shade-treeish. No offense meant, just an opinion.


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Shade tree, my backside.  I spent a lot of time designing that aspect.  I like it.  I think it adds a bit of an old school race element to the build.

Hey, if YOU like it, that's all that matters. Forgive me for the unsolicited opinion. Can't wait to see the final product. Awesome bike.


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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #428 on: October 30, 2016, 04:47:56 PM »
The wooden tail section is gorgeous bud. That's a lot of talent.
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #429 on: October 30, 2016, 07:46:14 PM »
Damn. That's furniture, art and function -- all in one!
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #430 on: October 30, 2016, 07:51:46 PM »
It really is too nice for an a$$ to be close to.
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #431 on: October 30, 2016, 09:17:30 PM »
Wow, talk about wood!   Nice job Bud. 
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #432 on: October 31, 2016, 05:42:21 AM »
Thanks, fellers.  The basswood stripes came out more orange than I was hoping.  I used it because of the pale color.  I've worked with it before, but never used this particular urethane clear on it.  The clear is water white, no yellow tint.  Don't know why it turned so dark.  I knew it wasn't going to be a perfect match to the stripes on the tank, but was hoping I'd be close.  Oh, well.  Gonna run with it.  On the other hand, the walnut matches the Sunset Bronze Mica almost perfectly.
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #433 on: October 31, 2016, 09:00:40 AM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on October 30, 2016, 07:46:14 PM
Damn. That's furniture, art and function -- all in one!

It is furniture.  I'm going to be sitting on it, right?
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #434 on: October 31, 2016, 04:20:24 PM »
Basswood is quite soft so dents easily, I'm familiar with it as a wood used in guitar making.... ;)
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #435 on: October 31, 2016, 04:34:11 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on October 31, 2016, 04:20:24 PM
Basswood is quite soft so dents easily, I'm familiar with it as a wood used in guitar making.... ;)

That's what I've used it for, but I always put a hard finish on it.  The stuff I used on my rear tail piece was more dense and a little heavier than what I've used before.
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #436 on: October 31, 2016, 05:33:27 PM »
Quote from: budman on October 31, 2016, 04:34:11 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on October 31, 2016, 04:20:24 PM
Basswood is quite soft so dents easily, I'm familiar with it as a wood used in guitar making.... ;)

That's what I've used it for, but I always put a hard finish on it.  The stuff I used on my rear tail piece was more dense and a little heavier than what I've used before.
Cool, as long as you are aware, it marks very easily... ;)
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« Reply #437 on: November 06, 2016, 03:44:07 PM »
OK, so it's not much, but it's the first chunk of wiring.  Much more to do.



More parts arriving.

Oil pressure gauge...


Speedo, which I think I'm going to have to make a bracket for...


Kick starter shaft cover...


Brake rod...
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #438 on: November 08, 2016, 08:33:27 AM »
The little things add up, they look great, Bud.

I like the shaft cover and need one, was that a one-up? Source??
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #439 on: November 08, 2016, 08:53:27 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on November 08, 2016, 08:33:27 AM
The little things add up, they look great, Bud.

I like the shaft cover and need one, was that a one-up? Source??

Joker Machine.  I bought it off EBay.  $30 shipped.  They come in black or clear anodized.
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #440 on: November 08, 2016, 03:35:24 PM »
Quote from: budman on November 08, 2016, 08:53:27 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on November 08, 2016, 08:33:27 AM
The little things add up, they look great, Bud.

I like the shaft cover and need one, was that a one-up? Source??

Joker Machine.  I bought it off EBay.  $30 shipped.  They come in black or clear anodized.

Thanks, hope you dont mind it I copy you?! 
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #441 on: November 08, 2016, 05:31:02 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on November 08, 2016, 03:35:24 PM

Thanks, hope you dont mind it I copy you?!

Whatever it takes to get the Park Racer on the road!
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« Reply #442 on: November 25, 2016, 05:38:36 PM »
This is my first venture into the realm of lithium ion motorcycle batteries.  I can't believe how small and light this battery is.  I made a cardboard mockup about two years ago using the dimensions on the Antigravity website so I could make a battery tray.  Today the real battery finally arrived.  Fits like a glove.  The battery is actually a little shorter than the mockup.


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« Reply #443 on: November 26, 2016, 04:57:26 PM »
I must be doing something right.  The tail light and the brake light work with the key switched on, like they're supposed to.  I'm wiring everything brand new from scratch.  Nothing is stock.

Tail light...

Brake light...
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« Reply #444 on: November 27, 2016, 01:21:47 PM »
Nice Joker Machine bits.  This bike is looking good.
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #445 on: December 06, 2016, 05:44:26 PM »
I've been working on the wiring. I've got just about everything working...headlight, tail light, horn...I got the solenoid engaging, but don't have the starter connected yet.  I want to do some other things before I try a test crank.

I haven't installed any switches yet.  Just touching wires together to test things.  I've been working my way up to the handlebars.  Now that I'm there I finally ordered the hand controls and switches.  The switches came in yesterday and there's a problem with the Spiegler handlebars I bought last year.  They have a textured coating on them that makes the OD bigger than it's supposed to be and the switches won't clamp on to the bars without a big gap on one end.  I suspected I was going to run into a problem when I installed the bars into the risers by the way they were fitting.  I don't want to run into any problems when I install the hand controls.  I ordered some Biltwell Trackers today.  Hope they work out.
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #446 on: December 10, 2016, 03:55:22 PM »
The Biltwell handlebars arrived so I am now able to start fitting the controls and finish up the wiring.

I made a new V-shaped speedometer mounting bracket out of stainless steel so I could mount the headlight switch in the same location.  Took me a while to figure out the best place to mount it.  I don't think it will look to conspicuous when I get it all buttoned up.  I also made the C-shaped bracket that wraps around the bars out of stainless and the brass spacer that keeps it all wedged in place.

I bought a Motion Pro speedo cable for a CB 360.  Its three inches shorter than a 750 cable.  Looks like it's going to work great.

The controls also arrived, but I'm sending the master cylinder back.  The package was opened and it looks like it was installed at some point and knocked around a bit.  It has a few scuffs and scrapes.  It's supposed to be new.  The clutch control is fine.

I found a three button switch housing with two buttons on the front and one on the back.  I'll probably use the two front buttons for start and horn, and the back button for the engine kill switch.  I won't have any buttons or switches on the clutch side.



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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #447 on: December 10, 2016, 04:13:19 PM »
Nice job on the speedo mount, Bud.  Looks clean.    I think you will like those bars, should be a comfortable riding position. 
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #448 on: December 10, 2016, 05:03:22 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on December 10, 2016, 04:13:19 PM
Nice job on the speedo mount, Bud.  Looks clean.    I think you will like those bars, should be a comfortable riding position.

Thanks, Steve.  These bars have a little bit more pull back on them and are about two inches narrower.  They feel pretty good and the controls FIT!
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Re: CB750 K4 Build
« Reply #449 on: December 10, 2016, 05:19:43 PM »
Exciting to see all those shiny parts coming together so nicely.  Love the brake stays.  Really nice work man!!!  Motivating!!
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