Author Topic: Senior project for high school - 78 CB750K (Read 175037 times)

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #1050 on:** May 02, 2015, 06:57:42 AM »

I would suggest a running reliable bike as the donor. Let him get some seat time before any rebuild.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #1051 on:** May 02, 2015, 09:45:03 AM »

How did you guys break the news to your wives that there was another woman you're in love with? Gotta figure out how to tell mine.

Because I took Stella out for her first ride today and, ohhhh baby, I'm in love. Fixing the pilot jets by getting the little washers and the proper o rings makes her purr when she idles now. So I put the air box back on, buttoned her up and took her for a 2 mile ride.

Man, I had forgotten how much fun it is to ride!!!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #1052 on:** May 02, 2015, 10:09:27 AM »

I had a motorcycle I nicknamed "The Other Woman." Fitting, as it never got jealous and was always fun.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #1053 on:** May 02, 2015, 11:33:07 AM »

Well she's in New York and that's more than a thousand miles, sooooooo...

martin_uk · « **Reply #1054 on:** May 02, 2015, 12:51:24 PM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on May 02, 2015, 09:45:03 AM

How did you guys break the news to your wives that there was another woman you're in love with? Gotta figure out how to tell mine.

Because I took Stella out for her first ride today and, ohhhh baby, I'm in love. Fixing the pilot jets by getting the little washers and the proper o rings makes her purr when she idles now. So I put the air box back on, buttoned her up and took her for a 2 mile ride.

Man, I had forgotten how much fun it is to ride!!!

Great news, its can just be the smallest things that cause the biggest niggles!

You must be feeling much better and pleased with what you have achieved, well done

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #1055 on:** May 02, 2015, 01:37:58 PM »

Martin,
You're so right. I came back into the house and went to where Logan was watching television and hugged him. He asked, "what was that for?". I told him, "because you did an awesome job on that bike. She's quick and I love it."

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. You guys are the reason she's running and running well now.

dave the welder · « **Reply #1056 on:** May 02, 2015, 05:03:11 PM »

I agree with CB750.let him get some seat time on a stock bike first

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #1057 on:** May 02, 2015, 06:48:38 PM »

Still need to synch the carbs but she's ridable now.

Stev-o · « **Reply #1058 on:** May 02, 2015, 07:02:31 PM »

Fantastic job, congrats on a project well done!

danyo · « **Reply #1059 on:** May 02, 2015, 07:16:49 PM »

Really cool bike. You guys should be very proud of yourselfs. Don't forget to install rear blinkers if you don't want tickets

sethmcalister · « **Reply #1060 on:** May 02, 2015, 07:31:17 PM »

Question for you guys...I notice that there's a Honda logo plate on the front of the bottom triple tree. My '78 doesn't have that. I bought mine from a guy who had started converting it to a cafe but prior to that there was the big fairing and hard saddlebags. Some of those, as I've understood (and very possibly incorrectly) were a dealer option. If that's the case, was the plate removed for that or is it just missing or did some of the '78s just not have them?

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Stev-o · « **Reply #1061 on:** May 02, 2015, 07:34:10 PM »

Quote from: sethmcalister on May 02, 2015, 07:31:17 PM

Question for you guys...I notice that there's a Honda logo plate on the front of the bottom triple tree. If that's the case, was the plate removed for that or is it just missing

Yes, it's missing. The '77-78 750K's had them.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #1062 on:** May 02, 2015, 07:34:38 PM »

Quote from: danyo on May 02, 2015, 07:16:49 PM

Really cool bike. You guys should be very proud of yourselfs. Don't forget to install rear blinkers if you don't want tickets

Thanks. I have them ready to go on. I never could find the rubber piece that goes between the bracket and the seat rail so I bought some of the Versimold to make some instead. I have made one of them but I have to take the time to make another so I can mount them. The wiring is hooked up and ready to go. All I have to do is mount the rear turn signals and plug them.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #1063 on:** May 02, 2015, 07:36:07 PM »

Quote from: sethmcalister on May 02, 2015, 07:31:17 PM

Question for you guys...I notice that there's a Honda logo plate on the front of the bottom triple tree. My '78 doesn't have that. I bought mine from a guy who had started converting it to a cafe but prior to that there was the big fairing and hard saddlebags. Some of those, as I've understood (and very possibly incorrectly) were a dealer option. If that's the case, was the plate removed for that or is it just missing or did some of the '78s just not have them?

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seth, mine was missing when we bought the bike as well. I bought it from eBay and also bought the mounting bracket that it hangs on off eBay as well. I had seen it on some other bikes and that was the only reason I knew it was missing.

By the way, I have a nephew named Seth McAllister (with 2 L's instead of the 1 in your name) so every time I see a post from you, it makes me think my nephew is posting!

sethmcalister · « **Reply #1064 on:** May 02, 2015, 07:37:23 PM »

Awesome, thanks guys. Finishing up a gl front end transplant so it doesn't matter now but I definitely like it

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SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #1065 on:** May 02, 2015, 10:49:58 PM »

That's funny. I removed my HONDA lower fork plate before eventually swapping to a 1976 GL front.

knottedknickers · « **Reply #1066 on:** May 03, 2015, 03:06:49 AM »

A fine piece of work, guys.

AintNoEasyWay · « **Reply #1067 on:** May 04, 2015, 03:54:59 AM »

That Vermont tag... Haha.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #1068 on:** May 04, 2015, 05:03:25 AM »

Quote from: AintNoEasyWay on May 04, 2015, 03:54:59 AM

That Vermont tag... Haha.

Yep, I'm going to the DMV to register it as a Georgia bike this week. I wanted to wait until it was running before I fooled with the other stuff. Besides, this way it shows with a little time between the Vermont registration and the Georgia registration....just in case.

Maurice · « **Reply #1069 on:** May 04, 2015, 05:30:06 AM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on May 04, 2015, 05:03:25 AM

Quote from: AintNoEasyWay on May 04, 2015, 03:54:59 AM
That Vermont tag... Haha.

Yep, I'm going to the DMV to register it as a Georgia bike this week. I wanted to wait until it was running before I fooled with the other stuff. Besides, this way it shows with a little time between the Vermont registration and the Georgia registration....just in case.

Sometimes it's better to do the paperwork before doing any extensive work... Don't ask.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #1070 on:** May 04, 2015, 05:41:22 AM »

Quote from: Maurice on May 04, 2015, 05:30:06 AM

Quote from: Restoration Fan on May 04, 2015, 05:03:25 AM
Quote from: AintNoEasyWay on May 04, 2015, 03:54:59 AM
That Vermont tag... Haha.

Yep, I'm going to the DMV to register it as a Georgia bike this week. I wanted to wait until it was running before I fooled with the other stuff. Besides, this way it shows with a little time between the Vermont registration and the Georgia registration....just in case.

Sometimes it's better to do the paperwork before doing any extensive work... Don't ask.

Ha. Now that sounds like an interesting story. But, just as an FYI, I've already done the part where the policeman comes out and verifies the bike as not stolen, etc. Now, the only thing left to do is swap it over from Vermont registration to Georgia registration. If there was a hiccup with that, I'd just keep it registered in Vermont.

Maurice · « **Reply #1071 on:** May 04, 2015, 05:45:24 AM »

You don't have to title/register in NJ, it should be a breeze. Yeah, I also have a green plate on mine

callmejarob · « **Reply #1072 on:** May 04, 2015, 03:41:01 PM »

Looks incredible! I bet that was such an awesome experience getting her up and running for the first time!

SKTP · « **Reply #1073 on:** May 04, 2015, 03:48:08 PM »

Never would have thought that yellow/gold would work on a 78, but it looks amazing!

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #1074 on:** May 04, 2015, 05:29:13 PM »

Thanks, jarob and SKTP.

SKTP - I LOVE your 78. Those pipes on it when you had the black tank with the striping on it are beautiful. And likewise, I would never guessed that the blue color you painted your tank would look so good on a 78 but it works.

I'm enjoying following both of your build threads.

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Author Topic: Senior project for high school - 78 CB750K (Read 175037 times)