Author Topic: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build (Read 22884 times)

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #100 on:** April 22, 2016, 04:12:34 PM »

Installed the motogadget turn signals. Drilled little holes in the handle bars. Put grommets in to protect the wires. The installation was easy and I love how they look. And they are super bright.

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #101 on:** May 21, 2016, 05:06:27 PM »

finally got around to painting everything.

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #102 on:** May 21, 2016, 05:08:05 PM »

here's how it will look. still need finish the seat. powder coat the oil tank, drill the rotor, mount the caliper, and do the wiring. still some work to do but getting close to hitting the road and getting more and more excited

jaycox · « **Reply #103 on:** May 21, 2016, 07:29:36 PM »

Nice, paint turned out great.

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #104 on:** May 21, 2016, 09:07:13 PM »

thank you very much

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #105 on:** May 23, 2016, 12:13:27 AM »

The white paint looks clean. Any stripes, badges or something else to add to it?

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #106 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

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #107 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.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #108 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.

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #109 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

evanphi · « **Reply #110 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.

Davez134 · « **Reply #111 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.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #112 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.

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #113 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.

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #114 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

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #115 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

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #116 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?

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #117 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

calj737 · « **Reply #118 on:** June 21, 2016, 04:50:04 PM »

Pretty sure that bottom picture doesn't resemble the tidy little diagram I sent you

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #119 on:** June 21, 2016, 07:39:09 PM »

haha no it does not lol. that's coming next

540nova · « **Reply #120 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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ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #121 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

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #122 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.

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #123 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.

calj737 · « **Reply #124 on:** June 29, 2016, 01:27:24 PM »

Just in time for a BOTM nomination next month

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Author Topic: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build (Read 22884 times)