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Offline greenjeans

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Restoration question and a fender question
« on: January 16, 2015, 11:13:31 AM »
Hey guys, I have a 74 CB750 that I'm restoring and I have a question about the side covers.   This particular bike has, what I thought was original paint on the tank and side covers.  My question is about the side covers:  On the bottom of the covers where the mounting tabs are - Is that area painted black or is it all the same color ?   I've painted many over the years, but am having trouble remembering if any actually came that way.   I kinda thought the entire side cover was color - no black.   Anybody shed some light ?

Next:   Does anyone know of a source that has an aluminum front fender that is very similar to the stock CB fender with rolled edges all the way around ?    Doesn't have to be as long? as the CB fender - Ideally I don't want to run a fender stay in the front or back if possible.  I can handle the bracing etc.    Or, if you know of an aluminum fender with a rib down the center that would work as well.
 
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Re: Restoration question and a fender question
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2015, 11:19:16 AM »
Yes the stock oem cover is like that.  Dark black paint on bottom tab, right side cover only
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Re: Restoration question and a fender question
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2015, 08:51:09 AM »
I've been eyeballing this for a while. no rolling of the edges tho.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Superior-Stainless-Steel-Front-Fender-Honda-CB750-SOHC-K3-K8-CB550-Cafe-Racer-/121423104932?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c45618ba4&vxp=mtr

After all these years, I can't believe I have missed that over and over.   I've restored 6 of these now, and on all six, I know I missed that detail when I got to paint.   After thinking about it more, I'm starting to remember them now. 

I like the idea of a stainless fender.   I'd have to see it mounted on a bike before I ordered anything from overseas like that.
« Last Edit: January 17, 2015, 08:52:46 AM by greenjeans »
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