Topic: Motorcycle knowledge..

[snickram]

   I'm trying to gain as much knowledge about japaneese motorcycle and repair as I possible can.  I've tinkered with these bikes for about 15 years not really having a clue what I was doing.  Well, now I'm eager to do things the right way.  I currently have a 1978 CB750 super sport that I'm basically restoring for experience more then anything and I'm trying to gain knowledge along the way.  I'd like to locate classic restoration video's or anything I can get my hands on to further my knowledge.  I consider myself mechanically minded, but I know there are better methods that I've yet to discover.  In the future I'd like to set up a motorcycle work shop that is larger then the 200 sq ft. area, I'm currently working out of my basement..  Yip, my frame is sitting on the front porch on a nice work table that I built and everything else is in my basement.  My wife loves the paint smell...  Well, any help in regards to educational videos, books, or whatever would be appreciated..  Thanks....     

   Also, wheres the best site to get cafe ideas and parts?  I was once a 100% kawasaki man, but now I'm 75% kawi and 25% honda so I'm beginning to turn      

[kghost]

Your at the best place for ideas and parts. 

Welcome to the light side you should have said. 

[snickram]

Your at the best place for ideas and parts. 

Welcome to the light side you should have said. 

I'm beginning to realize this is a good source..  I'm a new member and posted only a couple things and I've got several quick responses.  I'm also a member of the vintage jap motorcycle club, but I believe this forum is better...   

[kghost]

Believe your right 

Cafe's are such a individualistic thing.....

If you name a specific part your looking for everyone will chime in

[snickram]

Believe your right 

Cafe's are such a individualistic thing.....

If you name a specific part your looking for everyone will chime in

I understand.. 

[USN20]

Welcome!

The more experienced members can help you with Cafe ideas and parts.

Be sure and visit the forum online resource list:

http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=743.0

[snickram]

Welcome!

The more experienced members can help you with Cafe ideas and parts.

Be sure and visit the forum online resource list:

http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=743.0

Wow, now thats alot of resources.. Thanks for the help...

I hate to get off the topic, but I plan to paint my bike by myself - trial by error...  I currently have nothing..  No air compressor, paint gun - nothing..  Can anyone recommend a quality setup or a book to get started?  I painted via the rattle can, but nothing major.  So I'd also need an informational video or book?  Thanks... 

[crazypj]

I'm beginning to realize this is a good source..  I'm a new member and posted only a couple things and I've got several quick responses.  I'm also a member of the vintage jap motorcycle club, but I believe this forum is better...   

The few  people I know in the vintage jap club wont even talk to you if it isnt completely stock or being restored to stock
PJ

[snickram]

I'm beginning to realize this is a good source..  I'm a new member and posted only a couple things and I've got several quick responses.  I'm also a member of the vintage jap motorcycle club, but I believe this forum is better...   

The few  people I know in the vintage jap club wont even talk to you if it isnt completely stock or being restored to stock
PJ

good point...

[heffay]

do a few searches here on the SOHC4 forums for "rattle can" or "how to paint"... things like that. 

many... i mean, MANY members here have painted their own bikes with little or no experience and lived to tell the tale (and so did their bikes)

good luck and WELCOME

[andy750]

Look up member "JohnK6" who has posted a good many pics on restoring basket case CB750s as well as painting tips - and he works out of a very small garage in Holland.

cheers
Andy

[Jonesy]

do a few searches here on the SOHC4 forums for "rattle can" or "how to paint"... things like that.

Don't forget "spray bomb"!

[seaweb11]

Welcome/
Surprised know one said go here for some ideas.
Makes Cafes for a living and has a page of other guys bikes as well "mines in there"
http://www.cb750cafe.com/

seems this site has come a long way in the past 2 years with guys cafeing their rides and getting good feedback. I've done both a stock and a cafe "sort of" and always get good advice.

Use the search on the site and you will find an amazing amount of information.

[heffay]

Surprised know one said go here for some ideas.

you expect us to do the searching for him?   

[snickram]

Thanks everyone!!!

[dusterdude]

snick,if you have any kaw stuff you want to let go,holla at me.

[snickram]

snick,if you have any kaw stuff you want to let go,holla at me.

I got rid of that stuff about 10 years ago..  I once owned a 1972 H2 in absolute mint condition, kick myself everyday for letting that one go but I needed the money.  I've yet to see one any nicer..  My next project bike will be a 1975 H1 or H2..       

[seaweb11]

[I once owned a 1972 H2 in absolute mint condition, kick myself everyday for letting that one go but I needed the money. I've yet to see one any nicer.. My next project bike will be a 1975 H1 or H2..

Ha, I'm sorting out an H2 dunstall cover as an overhead light for my pool table right now.

[snickram]

[I once owned a 1972 H2 in absolute mint condition, kick myself everyday for letting that one go but I needed the money. I've yet to see one any nicer.. My next project bike will be a 1975 H1 or H2..

Ha, I'm sorting out an H2 dunstall cover as an overhead light for my pool table right now.

interesting, that could look cool...