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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #100 on: May 23, 2016, 12:13:27 AM »
The white paint looks clean.  Any stripes, badges or something else to add to it?
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #101 on: May 23, 2016, 03:31:38 PM »
thanks. so far it's just clean. i was wanting that very clean and sleek look but now i think it's too clean lol i might add a honda emblem sticker or something
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #102 on: May 23, 2016, 03:35:40 PM »
ok good people, i need opinions and thoughts. so far i like it clean as it is but it looks a little too clean. i was thinking of doing one of the two options with the letters. i will get smaller letters and a different font. but what do you guys think looks better? i leaning a little more towards the cut off letters. these are temporary just of the visual aid.
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #103 on: May 23, 2016, 04:57:58 PM »
Sorry, not a fan of that so much.  I've seen something similar but still not enamored.
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #104 on: May 23, 2016, 07:07:01 PM »
thanks for the opinion. i might just leave it like i planned at first and leave it clean
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #105 on: May 24, 2016, 05:07:21 AM »
I say leave it clean. You can always add a decal later if you get sick of the plan paint.
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Delkevic Stainless 4-1 Header, Cone Engineering 18" Quiet Core Reverse Cone, K&N Filter in Drilled Airbox
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #106 on: May 24, 2016, 08:31:41 AM »
I agree with leaving the HONDA decals off and keeping it clean. If you think it looks too plain and must do something to break it up, maybe do thick/thin horizontal stripes on the tank bottom? Not a novel idea, I know, but I think that would look good too.

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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #107 on: May 24, 2016, 08:42:12 AM »
I agree. It has to be something that you really enjoy and goes with the whole bike.
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #108 on: May 24, 2016, 11:22:37 AM »
thanks guys for all the input. i appreciate it. i think i will leave it clean for now. like you said i can always add a decal.
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #109 on: May 30, 2016, 01:03:07 PM »
huge thanks to cal for hooking me up with this diagram for my cb. hope to start wiring up soon and fire her up. basically the last big step before it's all done. heres what he drew up for my 1976 cb750 with m-unit
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #110 on: June 03, 2016, 04:32:40 PM »
Decided I want to keep the tank clean. But put on a small Honda sticker above the tail light and the Honda wings in front of the tank. I personally think it looks great and I like it. The bike still looks clean but has that little something to break up all the white
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #111 on: June 14, 2016, 05:56:58 PM »
Ok guys I need some help. I noticed today that both my seels on the forks are leaking oil. Both have new seals, and seemed fine for a while. I'm wondering if maybe somehow they're installed wrong or the forks are bad or something. Or is it from being pressed down with the straps? I had it on the lift with straps around the front holding it down. Would that make them leak? Or should go ahead and rebuild them now before it's too late. Or even maybe get new fork bottoms?
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #112 on: June 21, 2016, 03:52:50 PM »
Getting all the wiring mocked up and making sure everything works as it should before I start cleaning it all up. Again huge thanks to cal for helping me out. It would be a nightmare without his help. Hope to go ride soon
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #113 on: June 21, 2016, 07:39:09 PM »
haha no it does not lol. that's coming next
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #114 on: June 22, 2016, 07:09:42 AM »
I have to say, I'm very impressed by your work, especially for only being 22 years old! Very tastefully done. Calj737 is an awesome dude, he helped me with a couple questions on my M-unit install, too.


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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #115 on: June 22, 2016, 09:54:24 AM »
thank you. i really appreciate it. it is a big learning experience but i love it, and can't wait to start another build. and yes, cal is a great dude
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #116 on: June 27, 2016, 07:34:26 PM »
Well cal, I hope this is somewhat of what you were expecting haha. Got everything wired, and working. All the wires heat shrinked, some twice, some three times lol. Hope to get it running tomorrow.
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #117 on: June 29, 2016, 01:25:54 PM »
Today was the day. The motor started up. This was the first time this motor ran in years. And the first time I heard it. All the hard work, and long hours paid off. The motor is running good, and the gears work. I'll have to tune up the carbs and get them all synced up, but overall today was a great day and I'm very happy to be this near the finish line. Thanks to everyone for tips and help and a huge thanks to cal for hooking me up with the diagram.
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #118 on: June 29, 2016, 01:28:39 PM »
Haha well that would be great. Still a few tiny things to finish up.
And I don't knew how to post videos on here. I have one of the first start
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #119 on: June 29, 2016, 04:42:34 PM »
That is a great looking bike!


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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #120 on: June 29, 2016, 08:22:24 PM »
thanks, i really appreciate that
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #121 on: June 30, 2016, 06:16:01 AM »
Post the video to youtube, and then you can embed it here.

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[youtube]URL OF VIDEO AFTER THE = SIGN[/youtube]
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[youtube]tydOFHO8w10[/youtube]
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--Evan

1975 CB750K "Rhonda"
Delkevic Stainless 4-1 Header, Cone Engineering 18" Quiet Core Reverse Cone, K&N Filter in Drilled Airbox
K5 Crankcase/Frame, K4 Head and Cylinders, K1 Carbs (42;120;1 Turn)

She's a mix-matched (former) basket case, but she's mine.

CB750 Shop Manual (all years), searchable text PDF
Calculating the correct input circumference for digital speedometers connected to the original speedometer drive

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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #122 on: June 30, 2016, 03:21:01 PM »
great ill give it a try. thanks
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
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Re: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build
« Reply #124 on: July 01, 2016, 01:47:11 PM »
hahaha   ;D i copied the wrong link!!  :o
thank you sir.
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