Author Topic: Senior project for high school - 78 CB750K (Read 172817 times)

sethmcalister · « **Reply #1175 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 #1176 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 #1177 on:** May 03, 2015, 03:06:49 AM »

A fine piece of work, guys.

AintNoEasyWay · « **Reply #1178 on:** May 04, 2015, 03:54:59 AM »

That Vermont tag... Haha.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #1179 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 #1180 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 #1181 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 #1182 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 #1183 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 #1184 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 #1185 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.

Trad · « **Reply #1186 on:** May 04, 2015, 07:31:27 PM »

Glad to see it running! Really nice work guys.

NobleHops · « **Reply #1187 on:** May 05, 2015, 10:18:02 AM »

Ron, congratulations to you and Logan on such a great outcome. It's been a lot of fun to watch you guys (and chime in now and then).

The bike looks great. Well done!

N.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #1188 on:** May 07, 2015, 10:53:00 AM »

Logan got his score back for his final project yesterday and he got a 99! His teacher told him that was the highest score awarded for this year, so obviously I'm very proud!

One question: I was mounting the rear turn signals and those rear signals only have 1 wire but there's a grounding wire in the bracket that the light screws into. I'm assuming that the light is essentially grounding to the mounting bracket, which then needs to be connected to a ground wire somewhere? Since there is only 1 ground wire in those 5 wires running to the rear fender, should I connect each of those ground wires to that one ground from the 5 wires?

oldhatt45 · « **Reply #1189 on:** May 07, 2015, 11:15:45 AM »

Ron,

Good On Logan!!!!!!!! I'm sure I speak for at least a few when I say that We Are All Very Proud of what Logan and You accomplished!!!!!!

Charlie

The grounding is done through the Frame ground that the Big Wire attaches to. So the only thing you need worry about is the actually turn signal wire.

evanphi · « **Reply #1190 on:** May 07, 2015, 11:33:20 AM »

Excellent! Congrats Logan and Ron! Tons of hard work poured into this.

madmtnmotors · « **Reply #1191 on:** May 07, 2015, 11:40:10 AM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on May 07, 2015, 10:53:00 AM

Logan got his score back for his final project yesterday and he got a 99! His teacher told him that was the highest score awarded for this year, so obviously I'm very proud!

One question: I was mounting the rear turn signals and those rear signals only have 1 wire but there's a grounding wire in the bracket that the light screws into. I'm assuming that the light is essentially grounding to the mounting bracket, which then needs to be connected to a ground wire somewhere? Since there is only 1 ground wire in those 5 wires running to the rear fender, should I connect each of those ground wires to that one ground from the 5 wires?

That is correct. The green wire from the main harness should have a 3 or 4 way multi connector female bullet. You should have a green ground wire from each of the rear turn signal brackets as well as a green ground wire from the tail light (or black wires with a green band on the end). All three of these connect to the one green wire from the main harness.

Kudos Logan!

NobleHops · « **Reply #1192 on:** May 07, 2015, 12:35:42 PM »

Great news! Congratulations to you both!

calj737 · « **Reply #1193 on:** May 07, 2015, 01:17:22 PM »

You know what they say, "You meet the nicest people while you're restoring the Honda".

Great job, Logan! And nice job raising a great kid, Ron

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #1194 on:** May 07, 2015, 02:35:41 PM »

Yep, kudos to both of you. Job well done. You should both be very proud, we also learned along with y'all, K, Bill

Stev-o · « **Reply #1195 on:** May 07, 2015, 05:56:14 PM »

Congrats to Logan! A good life lesson he will never forget.

knottedknickers · « **Reply #1196 on:** May 07, 2015, 06:21:53 PM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on May 07, 2015, 10:53:00 AM

Logan got his score back for his final project yesterday and he got a 99! His teacher told him that was the highest score awarded for this year, so obviously I'm very proud!

Congratulations! If Stella ever goes racing, looks like she's got a number to wear!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #1197 on:** May 07, 2015, 08:45:01 PM »

99! Stellar Stella. Way to go Logan (and Ron)!!

martin_uk · « **Reply #1198 on:** May 08, 2015, 01:19:49 AM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on May 07, 2015, 10:53:00 AM

Logan got his score back for his final project yesterday and he got a 99! His teacher told him that was the highest score awarded for this year, so obviously I'm very proud!

One question: I was mounting the rear turn signals and those rear signals only have 1 wire but there's a grounding wire in the bracket that the light screws into. I'm assuming that the light is essentially grounding to the mounting bracket, which then needs to be connected to a ground wire somewhere? Since there is only 1 ground wire in those 5 wires running to the rear fender, should I connect each of those ground wires to that one ground from the 5 wires?

Great news on score, makes effort worthwhile, very well done.

Re the ground wires, I tend to add in an extra wire to bulb holder using thin wall cable and small ring terminal, as the grounding through indicator body, can be a problem. Yes all the greens connect to the loom green. The live feed to indicators was black on my replacement indicators and I used a small piece of orange and blue heat shrink to indicate left and right cables.

AintNoEasyWay · « **Reply #1199 on:** May 08, 2015, 09:57:35 AM »

Quote from: knottedknickers on May 07, 2015, 06:21:53 PM

Quote from: Restoration Fan on May 07, 2015, 10:53:00 AM
Logan got his score back for his final project yesterday and he got a 99! His teacher told him that was the highest score awarded for this year, so obviously I'm very proud!
Congratulations! If Stella ever goes racing, looks like she's got a number to wear!

Haha, that'd be badass.

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Author Topic: Senior project for high school - 78 CB750K (Read 172817 times)