Author Topic: Palepainter's 750f project.. Al Fine' (Read 63599 times)

754 · « **Reply #175 on:** January 07, 2017, 06:40:08 PM »

Honda and Yamaha, same front bolt pattern.
Yama mags look similar to Lester...lke they said look at the spokes..
Look far better than them Honda mags you have..
Lester take the stock sprocket carriers and brake carriers off whatever model they fit . Roters in that pic and the Fork look like Yamaha.

palepainter · « **Reply #176 on:** January 07, 2017, 06:46:51 PM »

Quote from: 754 on January 07, 2017, 06:40:08 PM

Honda and Yamaha, same front bolt pattern.
Yama mags look similar to Lester...lke they said look at the spokes..
Look far better than them Honda mags you have..
Lester take the stock sprocket carriers and brake carriers off whatever model they fit . Roters in that pic and the Fork look like Yamaha.

I am attaching what I think the wheels and front end are from, as a result of a bit of research. If they are stock Yamamaha rims, will they work on the CB 750 with ease? Thanks for all the information.

slikwilli420 · « **Reply #177 on:** January 07, 2017, 09:57:21 PM »

They are Yamaha wheels. You can tell by the rib between the spokes that lesters don't have.

754 · « **Reply #178 on:** January 07, 2017, 11:44:17 PM »

Looks like they might both be 18inch, more 19,s out there..

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #179 on:** January 08, 2017, 12:19:39 AM »

Look like Yamaha wheels. Did Morris or Enkei supply those?

RAFster122s · « **Reply #180 on:** January 08, 2017, 09:29:09 AM »

Enkei did for Yamaha... Kawasaki made one similar as well.

754 · « **Reply #181 on:** January 08, 2017, 09:37:29 AM »

Kawasaki look a bit like Morris.
Just so you know , the Yamaha wheels dont command a high price. But Lester do.
I think the front is correct bearing size but you may need spacers on the discs, and fiddle with speedo drive..Check rear axle size, and you would have to get bigger sprocket or redrill one, plus make spacers and probably swap bearings or sleeve them.

palepainter · « **Reply #182 on:** January 09, 2017, 07:28:43 PM »

Thanks for all the info on the mags fellas. Much appreciated. This past weekend I finished some light molding on the frame. Then I primed Sunday and sanded, painted and cleared the frame tonight. Getting closer everyday.

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754 · « **Reply #183 on:** January 09, 2017, 08:25:03 PM »

damn that looks good....

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #184 on:** January 09, 2017, 08:32:30 PM »

Nice body work. That paint looks wet when dry.

innovativems · « **Reply #185 on:** January 09, 2017, 08:43:38 PM »

Turned out great!

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martin99 · « **Reply #186 on:** January 09, 2017, 11:00:39 PM »

Beautiful

Any chance you can hop on a plane and come over and do mine? I can't pay you anything but you know how we all help each other on here... it's expected...

palepainter · « **Reply #187 on:** January 10, 2017, 06:27:12 AM »

Thanks fellas. It's funny watching guys get excited of glossy black, including myself.

I will take a roloc disc to the inside of the motor mounts on frame and make sure I get good contact. Thanks for the reminder.

About the only things left to go through are the wheels and swingarm. Then on to the motor. I ordered stainless hardware kit for it. It ran quite well before I took it apart. Debating on how far to go into it at this time.

budman · « **Reply #188 on:** January 10, 2017, 11:37:05 AM »

The frame looks great. Your holder looks a lot like mine.

palepainter · « **Reply #189 on:** January 10, 2017, 02:52:00 PM »

Ya Bud. This thing has seen a few hundred frames in its time since the late 80s.

You know when you have all that shiney stuff lying around and ya just want a preview......

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754 · « **Reply #190 on:** January 10, 2017, 09:38:14 PM »

Cool I like it..I see a VDub header in the background...probably Off the Freak Brothers bus .lol.....

palepainter · « **Reply #191 on:** January 11, 2017, 07:01:42 AM »

Quote from: 754 on January 10, 2017, 09:38:14 PM

Cool I like it..I see a VDub header in the background...probably Off the Freak Brothers bus .lol.....

HA, Good eye. I have a 71 Super I have been working on for a year or so. Took a break from it to get into motorcycle mode.

markreimer · « **Reply #192 on:** January 11, 2017, 07:37:15 AM »

Wow!! That frame paint is gorgeous. What paint did you use? My K4 looks so shabby in comparison, maybe another winter project....

palepainter · « **Reply #193 on:** January 11, 2017, 07:43:23 AM »

Thanks! I used Matrix Automotive Systems on the frame. Black base and Hi Solids MS 42 clear. It was primed and sanded after blasting which helps give it a really smooth finish.

754 · « **Reply #194 on:** January 11, 2017, 10:19:35 AM »

Quote from: markreimer on January 11, 2017, 07:37:15 AM

Wow!! That frame paint is gorgeous. What paint did you use? My K4 looks so shabby in comparison, maybe another winter project....

Try polishing your frame with Flitz if it has stock paint, you will be surprised how shiny it can be..

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #195 on:** January 11, 2017, 01:05:48 PM »

Quote from: palepainter on January 11, 2017, 07:01:42 AM

Quote from: 754 on January 10, 2017, 09:38:14 PM
Cool I like it..I see a VDub header in the background...probably Off the Freak Brothers bus .lol.....

HA, Good eye. I have a 71 Super I have been working on for a year or so. Took a break from it to get into motorcycle mode.

I remember my 1971 Beetle and 1971 Karman Ghia. A buddy had a Baja Bug with a stinger exhaust when you could run anything.

palepainter · « **Reply #196 on:** January 11, 2017, 03:04:35 PM »

I have always had a VW in one form or another since I was a teenager. Love working on them. Here is a shot of the latest bug I built. It was a fun, one year project. Lots of fab work...sectioned chop, lengthened wheel base. The one I am working on now is a German Look bug with Porsche braking , suspension mods and wheels.

754 · « **Reply #197 on:** January 11, 2017, 03:10:05 PM »

They are a lot of fun, my brother and his buddy each had one..in the 70,s

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #198 on:** January 11, 2017, 03:25:53 PM »

Interesting open wheeler, palepainter.

Frank, I think they drive better when upright!

riverfever · « **Reply #199 on:** January 12, 2017, 04:48:35 PM »

Great job on the paint Pale.

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