Author Topic: A newbie in California (Read 3966 times)

Frozenoak · « **on:** March 16, 2016, 09:07:08 PM »

It seems obvious to say but, I'm new here. A little about me is in order I suppose. I am an engineering technician by title, for a medical device company. For all intents and purposes, I tinker for a living. My hobbies include hot air ballooning, tube based electronics, scuba diving, and backpacking. I'm a fan of hot rods, sci-fi, and steampunk.

I purchased a 1977 CB750F on eBay a couple of months ago and Uship just dropped it off. It's a project bike. I plan to café it. These forums look to be a great resource in that endeavor. All I've done so far is pull the Windjammer SS faring off and uncovered the largest mud dauber nest I've seen since I left Oklahoma, and removed the tank I guess but that pretty much just fell off. I expect this year to be a lot of fun.

Regards,
Dale

P.S. I tried to go to the gallery link in the Sticky thread to register there but it doesn't seem to work. I may be because I'm using my phone. I'll try again later when I have a real computer in front of me.

dusterdude · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2016, 07:25:37 AM »

Welcome

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Stev-o · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2016, 07:39:57 AM »

Welcome from Texas. Bet the bike looked 5 times better after the 'jammer was off!

tool14 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2016, 09:29:57 AM »

welcome aboard

70CB750 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2016, 09:38:42 AM »

Welcome.

Desert-SOHC · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2016, 11:33:45 AM »

howdy

Frozenoak · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:01:11 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 17, 2016, 07:39:57 AM

Welcome from Texas. Bet the bike looked 5 times better after the 'jammer was off!

As received.

Better.

As it stands now.

scottly · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:32:42 PM »

It'll look a hell of a lot better after you ditch the butt-ugly seat!

Stev-o · « **Reply #8 on:** March 17, 2016, 07:29:20 PM »

Quote from: scottly on March 17, 2016, 06:32:42 PM

It'll look a hell of a lot better after you ditch the butt-ugly seat!

+1!

Heres a nice one, you can prolly find one cheaper here on the forum.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1976-Honda-CB750F-CB-750-Super-Sport-seat-saddle-w-rear-cowl-cover-NICE-1975-/231873081136?hash=item35fcb66f30:g:Nc8AAOSwP~tW4YNi&vxp=mtr

TomsK8resto · « **Reply #9 on:** March 17, 2016, 08:19:00 PM »

Welcome from Tucson Az.

Tom

Frozenoak · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2016, 11:48:22 PM »

Quote from: scottly on March 17, 2016, 06:32:42 PM

It'll look a hell of a lot better after you ditch the butt-ugly seat!

As you wish.

Now the hard part of deciding what to replace it with... after, of course, all the other work that'll be required to make her presentable.

Good chance I'll fabricate the seat myself as that, and knocking in the tank are about the only things I'm confident in my abilities with. Breaking into the engine makes me a little nervous but I think it'd be wise with so much rust in the gas tank and dirt everywhere else. I haven't really considered most of the small stuff, like rebuilding the front fork, breaks, rewiring, ect. It's going to be a long project for me on account of time and money are both in limited supply for now. I'm hoping she'll be ride-able by this time next year.

Regards,
Dale

Frozenoak · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2016, 04:03:23 PM »

So, I started out the day with the mission to pull the motor. First thing I did was buy a set of Metric wrenches. I have now removed almost everything but the motor. As of right now I haven't done anything I don't think I cant Undo.

I think I've removed everything that doesn't require a drain pan to remove.

scottly · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2016, 06:29:33 PM »

Quote from: Frozenoak on March 19, 2016, 04:03:23 PM

So, I started out the day with the mission to pull the motor.

Why are you pulling the motor?? Does it turn with the kick-starter? If you haven't already tried it, pull the spark-plugs out, squirt in a tea-spoon or so of motor oil in each cylinder, and see if the motor will turn. (Leave the plugs out). If it won't turn with the kick-starter, put the bike in 5th gear (you will have to rock the bike back an forth while clicking the shifter up) and see if it will break loose rolling the bike back and forth.

busted_knuckles · « **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2016, 09:42:07 PM »

welcome

Frozenoak · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2016, 01:12:33 AM »

The motor turns over. I haven't tested the compression or tried to start it because I don't have the equipment on hand. The reason I'm pulling the motor is that I want to refinish the frame, rebuild all the sub-components (possibly including the motor), and eventually reassemble the bike as a cafe racer. This is a project bike that I will work on as time and money allow.

4ooshi · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2016, 02:09:46 AM »

Frozenoak, the gallery didn't work for me either. Browser telling me it wasn't a good site link. Did you get it to go?

Desert-SOHC · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2016, 08:41:37 AM »

Don't know how many miles are on it, but these bikes are pretty robust. I'd see if you can get it running before pulling the engine. You may find that its in decent condition and doesn't need a rebuild.

Gene · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2016, 11:49:56 AM »

Quote from: Desert-SOHC on March 25, 2016, 08:41:37 AM

Don't know how many miles are on it, but these bikes are pretty robust. I'd see if you can get it running before pulling the engine. You may find that its in decent condition and doesn't need a rebuild.

+1 - if it runs it may just need some cleaning. Might surprise you.

754 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2016, 12:03:59 PM »

its the norm ..to get them running and get some use out of them before having to touch the motor..

Frozenoak · « **Reply #19 on:** March 26, 2016, 07:38:55 AM »

I wanted to strip and refinish the frame and most other parts, so I had to pull the engine. Based on your input though, I've decided I'll test it before I go deeper into it. The carbs are completely seezed up.

Time to start cleaning.

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Frozenoak · « **Reply #20 on:** June 02, 2016, 07:18:26 PM »

Starting to go back together (temporarily). So far, I've replaced the bearings in the steering stem, rebuilt the front forks, rocker arm, and the front and rear wheel. I'll start fabricating components (seat, light bucket, and exhaust for starters) this weekend. I'd like to have that much done by the end of the month.

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flybox1 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 03, 2016, 11:30:36 AM »

Nice work so far. Keep it up.
Glad you finally got the elbow grease out

TorqueAddict · « **Reply #22 on:** June 28, 2016, 06:36:32 PM »

some good progress there!

Frozenoak · « **Reply #23 on:** May 02, 2017, 10:06:47 AM »

Slower than I wanted but I've made some progress.

Before Christmas a friend and I chopped the frame and removed some tabs

And tacked on a rear hoop

And mocked up a tail cone with foam

Since Christmas we've started fabricating the tail cone

RAFster122s · « **Reply #24 on:** May 05, 2017, 11:34:21 PM »

Often people create a build thread in project bikes. Really is not a good place to do it in New Member introductions. Suggest you start a thread there and update it with a few photos of the sequence getting to May 2017.

What did you do with the Windjammer SS?

David

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Author Topic: A newbie in California (Read 3966 times)