Author Topic: Palepainter's 750f project.. Al Fine' (Read 68446 times)

palepainter · « **Reply #450 on:** March 26, 2017, 05:43:37 PM »

Thank you for all the information David. I got one of Ricks R/R units and it is wired according to the diagram. I suspect it is the connections out of the sprocket cover going to plug. I will dig into it a bit more tomorrow. It is running consistent now that I have the points plate locked down properly.

A few guys will be happy to hear that I have new shocks coming for the bike. 14inchers to give me a bit more tire clearance. Will post photos after it is all finished up. So very close.

palepainter · « **Reply #451 on:** March 29, 2017, 06:44:04 PM »

I got the temporary plate for the SS. Been out riding it in the cooler weather to give it a bit of break in. Tuning and carb adjustment. Waiting on new shocks.....

JoeCooley · « **Reply #452 on:** March 29, 2017, 11:01:41 PM »

Pure sexy, muscle, madness! Awesome bike.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #453 on:** March 29, 2017, 11:56:07 PM »

Nice!

The reflectivity really shows on that one with the background showing in the black of the tank with that sunset in the transition line. Looks great!

The only thing that would drive me nuts is the tilt of the cowl not matching the line of the black on the tank. It would require some mounting changes...if it could be fixed without a repaint. But, that is a little OCD coming out in me...

It really looks great and that is a unique Cowl rarely seen on SOHC/4s. First one of that design I've ever seen.

David

martin99 · « **Reply #454 on:** March 30, 2017, 01:11:43 AM »

Well done for going with your gut and using that fairing, first off I didn't like it, then it grew on me, then there were the pics with a normal headlight and I thought surely he can't put that fairing back on there when it looks this good, and now it's back on again and it looks the absolute dog's doodahs! Great stuff, thanks for sharing, looking forward to the next one...

RAFster122s · « **Reply #455 on:** March 30, 2017, 03:00:42 AM »

Martin's expression is one of those British or Australian expressions most Yanks won't understand.

budman · « **Reply #456 on:** March 30, 2017, 06:28:34 AM »

My British wife would say it's the dog's danglies.

palepainter · « **Reply #457 on:** March 30, 2017, 07:07:08 AM »

Thanks fellas. Appreciate the input. David, you are correct. The fairing did need tilted back. I caught that while I was posting. The idea was to keep the graphic continuous from tank into fairing. I can also lower the fairing and headlight assembly a bit, but am monitoring travel in front spring. I may put in a bit tighter spring with progressive rate that will allow me to go a bit lower and get the lines perfect. But for now I am being a bit precautious.

I am glad I did not get talked out of the fairing

It works really well actually. I hope the shocks will be here today. I am going to check the static timing this evening. I think the carbs are pretty close, but should have a bit more pickup in regards to acceleration.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #458 on:** March 30, 2017, 01:26:55 PM »

It looks better titled back. The early mock-ups, in which it was canted forward, were a little awkward. Not my particular cut of tea (personally, I love it without the fairing), but it's growing on me.

palepainter · « **Reply #459 on:** March 31, 2017, 02:31:33 PM »

The shocks arrived from Niche today.

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palepainter · « **Reply #460 on:** April 01, 2017, 09:13:32 AM »

I have to say...As many times as I heard...You need shocks...you need shocks...you need shocks...You should get some black shocks...Shocks...shocks...shocks. I get shocks finally...and chirp. HEHEHEHEH

Stev-o · « **Reply #461 on:** April 01, 2017, 09:47:21 AM »

WOW - the shocks look great!! (How's that?). What brand are they?

budman · « **Reply #462 on:** April 01, 2017, 05:18:28 PM »

You didn't here it from me.

I went with taller shocks on my bike too. I had to get some different shocks because the first set I bought hit the chain...go figure. Bought some taller shocks thinking I need the extra clearance anyway. I'll soon find out if I made a good choice.

Looking good!

palepainter · « **Reply #463 on:** April 01, 2017, 05:44:44 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 01, 2017, 09:47:21 AM

WOW - the shocks look great!! (How's that?). What brand are they?

Thanks Stevo.

I feel better. LOL EMGO 14 inch for later model I believe. I just had to ad spacer washer inside lower bushing.

palepainter · « **Reply #464 on:** April 01, 2017, 05:48:24 PM »

Quote from: budman on April 01, 2017, 05:18:28 PM

You didn't here it from me.

I went with taller shocks on my bike too. I had to get some different shocks because the first set I bought hit the chain...go figure. Bought some taller shocks thinking I need the extra clearance anyway. I'll soon find out if I made a good choice.

Looking good!

Hey Bud,
I needed a bit more clearance. These worked out pretty good. Have not had them out yet as it is raining and cold here. But soon my friend. Soon. I have been tweaking the little stuff that typically follows an assembly.

riverfever · « **Reply #465 on:** April 01, 2017, 07:06:25 PM »

Those look nice. I don't wanna complain too much about the snow because I don't want a dry summer but I'd really like to try running mine on a short ride now that it started.

palepainter · « **Reply #466 on:** April 02, 2017, 05:30:35 PM »

This one is pretty much finished. I may add a seat in the future if it sticks around. Put about 20 miles on it today. Love riding it. Ton of fun. Thank you everyone who helped me along the journey.

I recently picked up another 76 SS frame and motor. I have almost everything to build a roller. I will step up the game a bit more on next one. I will start a new thread for it soon. For now. The last photos I will share that I take. Photographer soon to do it right.

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innovativems · « **Reply #467 on:** April 03, 2017, 06:13:43 AM »

that 750 turned out sooo good! Again Great work!

Darren Jakal · « **Reply #468 on:** April 03, 2017, 07:09:41 AM »

Turned out great on a working man's budget. Love it!

Take care, dj

martin99 · « **Reply #469 on:** April 03, 2017, 02:57:05 PM »

Lovely job.

If I were you I'd get that roof fixed before putting any more bikes in the shed.....

Stev-o · « **Reply #470 on:** April 03, 2017, 03:13:30 PM »

Quote from: palepainter on April 01, 2017, 05:44:44 PM

Quote from: Stev-o on April 01, 2017, 09:47:21 AM
WOW - the shocks look great!! (How's that?). What brand are they?

Thanks Stevo. I feel better. LOL EMGO 14 inch..

ooh, emgo? Can I retract my comment?! Get the roof fixed and then save up for some good shocks!

palepainter · « **Reply #471 on:** April 03, 2017, 03:38:32 PM »

Quote from: martin99 on April 03, 2017, 02:57:05 PM

Lovely job.

If I were you I'd get that roof fixed before putting any more bikes in the shed.....

No doubt. It is a historical farmhouse close by. I do not know what they are waiting for.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #472 on:** April 05, 2017, 09:36:09 AM »

Quote from: JoeCooley on March 20, 2017, 05:29:00 PM

The bike is looking great! Definitely BOTM nomination.

Nominations are still open.

budman · « **Reply #473 on:** April 08, 2017, 09:25:35 PM »

Somebody go second this bike for the BOTM.

innovativems · « **Reply #474 on:** April 08, 2017, 09:28:51 PM »

I'll second this beauty

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