Author Topic: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build (Read 22881 times)

przjohn · « **Reply #50 on:** February 16, 2016, 02:33:29 PM »

That engine is looking very nice!

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #51 on:** February 16, 2016, 05:58:10 PM »

Quote from: jaycox on February 16, 2016, 02:20:53 PM

Just a note on your seat, if it's yoga mats or the like then i wouldn't even bother. I did that and was about same thickness as yours and ended up ripping it off, it was fine for 30mins but after that the mats would not rebound and it was soooo uncomfortable. You can see in the pic how it looks moulded to my butt, lol

I'm using a closed cell foam made for upholstery seats and such. i have a buddy who does a lot of seats like this and so far no problems. but thanks for the tips anyways

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 16, 2016, 05:59:14 PM »

Quote from: przjohn on February 16, 2016, 02:33:29 PM

That engine is looking very nice!

thank you, i appreciate it. a lot of work that is paying off id say

jaycox · « **Reply #53 on:** February 16, 2016, 08:06:58 PM »

Quote from: ponishenko3136 on February 16, 2016, 05:58:10 PM

Quote from: jaycox on February 16, 2016, 02:20:53 PM
Just a note on your seat, if it's yoga mats or the like then i wouldn't even bother. I did that and was about same thickness as yours and ended up ripping it off, it was fine for 30mins but after that the mats would not rebound and it was soooo uncomfortable. You can see in the pic how it looks moulded to my butt, lol
I'm using a closed cell foam made for upholstery seats and such. i have a buddy who does a lot of seats like this and so far no problems. but thanks for the tips anyways

Cool I wasn't sure if it was the same style of cheap mats i used. Sounds like good stuff. On another note I really like your self made tail section, one of the more balanced ones I've seen done. Kudos

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #54 on:** February 16, 2016, 08:25:52 PM »

Quote from: jaycox on February 16, 2016, 08:06:58 PM

Quote from: ponishenko3136 on February 16, 2016, 05:58:10 PM
Quote from: jaycox on February 16, 2016, 02:20:53 PM
Just a note on your seat, if it's yoga mats or the like then i wouldn't even bother. I did that and was about same thickness as yours and ended up ripping it off, it was fine for 30mins but after that the mats would not rebound and it was soooo uncomfortable. You can see in the pic how it looks moulded to my butt, lol
I'm using a closed cell foam made for upholstery seats and such. i have a buddy who does a lot of seats like this and so far no problems. but thanks for the tips anyways
thanks. took forever but the lines came out straight and everything was well worth it
Cool I wasn't sure if it was the same style of cheap mats i used. Sounds like good stuff. On another note I really like your self made tail section, one of the more balanced ones I've seen done. Kudos

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #55 on:** February 19, 2016, 02:30:15 PM »

SHE'S LOOKING GOOD!!! got the engine rebuilt, and reassembled for the most part. still waiting on the stator cover gasket. and i still need to sand down the fins on the cylinder. and a few more details but so far I'm glad with how it's turning out.

calj737 · « **Reply #56 on:** February 19, 2016, 02:54:17 PM »

I might suggest you take a few minutes and service the electrical wires coming form the stator now, before you plug everything up. Maybe even replace the dry, brittle plastic plug on the end. A freshly maintained charging harness is nearer to God, or so says, Wilbur

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #57 on:** February 20, 2016, 04:20:29 PM »

thanks for the tip. i plan on going over everything.

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #58 on:** February 23, 2016, 04:14:32 PM »

the heart operation is complete. top end rebuilt, cleaned, painted, assembled. i also finished the carb rebuild and reassembled and temporary put them on the engine to see how it will look. i hope to paint the frame this week and begin the final assemble. getting more and more excited every day. here are some progress pics

evanphi · « **Reply #59 on:** February 24, 2016, 12:44:10 PM »

The sanded fins look KILLER!

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #60 on:** February 24, 2016, 06:18:36 PM »

thanks, i really appreciate it

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #61 on:** February 24, 2016, 08:21:43 PM »

Quote from: evanphi on February 24, 2016, 12:44:10 PM

The sanded fins look KILLER!

Nicely done! Looks great.

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #62 on:** February 25, 2016, 08:29:03 PM »

finished up sanding the bondo on the frame and primered it today. hope to paint it next week. i also got my velocity stacks in and tried them on, i like how they look. i also purchased a sewing machine and some vinyl and started practicing sewing my own seat. i did a diamond stitch and just a regular straight stitch. I'm not sure what i want to do yet, i like how both look. any suggestions anyone? and keep in mind that these are practice runs, I'm still learning, and i hope i can make a semi decent seat for the one i will put on the bike.

calj737 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 26, 2016, 04:11:58 AM »

Whichever pattern you choose for your seat, reduce the scale of the pleats. It will make the seat look much better and not so "DIY" when you're done.

budman · « **Reply #64 on:** February 26, 2016, 06:28:26 AM »

Great looking build so far.

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #65 on:** February 26, 2016, 10:19:26 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on February 26, 2016, 04:11:58 AM

Whichever pattern you choose for your seat, reduce the scale of the pleats. It will make the seat look much better and not so "DIY" when you're done.

thanks i'll do that. i thought the same thing. good thing they're practice runs lol

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #66 on:** February 26, 2016, 10:19:49 AM »

Quote from: budman on February 26, 2016, 06:28:26 AM

Great looking build so far.

thank you i appreciate that

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 01, 2016, 08:11:36 PM »

painted the frame. i used auto grade paint and clear since i dont have a powder coating oven big enough for frames yet but it turned out great.

budman · « **Reply #68 on:** March 02, 2016, 08:16:57 AM »

Looks good. What brand of paint did you use? I painted my frame too.

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #69 on:** March 02, 2016, 05:15:23 PM »

thank you. i used lesonal paint and transtar clear coat.

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #70 on:** March 02, 2016, 05:16:19 PM »

not much progress but just another pic update. the frame is dry and i hope to start putting her back together as i can

evanphi · « **Reply #71 on:** March 03, 2016, 07:13:31 AM »

How are you planning on closing up your gas tank? Did you remove the original flap lid and the neck?

PS your rear wheel is on backwards.

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #72 on:** March 03, 2016, 03:08:11 PM »

Quote from: evanphi on March 03, 2016, 07:13:31 AM

How are you planning on closing up your gas tank? Did you remove the original flap lid and the neck?

PS your rear wheel is on backwards.

haha didn't even look at that but it was for picture purposes anyways lol. and ya i cut the old cap off and bought a new one that i will put on after paint

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #73 on:** March 03, 2016, 03:13:02 PM »

well, today i had a pretty productive day. put the engine in the frame, and put the wheels on. got myself a roller, and now that the "hard" stuff is done, it's time to work on the easy things, you know like electrical and stuff like that

but here are some pics of how i got it right now

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #74 on:** March 03, 2016, 03:15:11 PM »

wasn't abe to post more pics in the last post for some reason, but heres more

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Author Topic: 1976 Honda CB750K First Build (Read 22881 times)