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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #50 on: November 30, 2016, 05:21:44 PM »
I made a bit more progress on the fairing this eve before the wire feed motor crapped out.

 

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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #51 on: December 02, 2016, 10:32:40 AM »
Keep it up.  Looking good.
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #52 on: December 02, 2016, 01:36:24 PM »
I bought shorter shocks but were too short.  So last night I tore down all the shocks and soaked the rust in acid and got them all cleaned up.  I had 3 pair to piece parts from.  Found two good dampners and went from there.   Had to ream out base spring retainers to slide over different hydraulic tube.  Got them to assemble properly. Now I will take them apart again and powder coat cover and springs.  The shocks are a mix of 74K and 76SS models.  76 hydraulics and 74 springs, collars, covers and retainers.

 


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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #53 on: December 02, 2016, 04:39:58 PM »
Quote from: palepainter on December 02, 2016, 01:36:24 PM
I bought shorter shocks but were too short.  So last night I tore down all the shocks and soaked the rust in acid and got them all cleaned up.  I had 3 pair to piece parts from.  Found two good dampners and went from there.   Had to ream out base spring retainers to slide over different hydraulic tube.  Got them to assemble properly. Now I will take them apart again and powder coat cover and springs.  The shocks are a mix of 74K and 76SS models.  76 hydraulics and 74 springs, collars, covers and retainers.

 


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Old springs are still old springs though. . .
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #54 on: December 02, 2016, 04:52:42 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on December 02, 2016, 04:39:58 PM
Quote from: palepainter on December 02, 2016, 01:36:24 PM
I bought shorter shocks but were too short.  So last night I tore down all the shocks and soaked the rust in acid and got them all cleaned up.  I had 3 pair to piece parts from.  Found two good dampners and went from there.   Had to ream out base spring retainers to slide over different hydraulic tube.  Got them to assemble properly. Now I will take them apart again and powder coat cover and springs.  The shocks are a mix of 74K and 76SS models.  76 hydraulics and 74 springs, collars, covers and retainers.

 


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Old springs are still old springs though. . .

Can upgraded springs be purchased separately?  Thanks!!
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #56 on: December 03, 2016, 03:54:11 PM »
I finished up most of fabrication and fitment.  Time for the tear down and a ton of sandwich bags. :) :)
 


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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #57 on: December 04, 2016, 08:55:19 AM »
Quote from: palepainter on December 02, 2016, 04:52:42 PM
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on December 02, 2016, 04:39:58 PM
Quote from: palepainter on December 02, 2016, 01:36:24 PM
I bought shorter shocks but were too short.  So last night I tore down all the shocks and soaked the rust in acid and got them all cleaned up.  I had 3 pair to piece parts from.  Found two good dampners and went from there.   Had to ream out base spring retainers to slide over different hydraulic tube.  Got them to assemble properly. Now I will take them apart again and powder coat cover and springs.  The shocks are a mix of 74K and 76SS models.  76 hydraulics and 74 springs, collars, covers and retainers.

 


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Old springs are still old springs though. . .

Can upgraded springs be purchased separately?  Thanks!!

Good question.  I've never tried to rebuild stock shocks.  I'm not sure what the correct spring rate would be for you and your bike.
The ones you link to are apparently made for a Progressive shock, so (ideally) you'd need to know how their shocks are designed relative to a stock shock.
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #58 on: December 04, 2016, 09:00:08 AM »
I'd recommend just buying a pair of Hagons.  I know that saying buy versus make your own does not have as much appeal to you, but suspension is one of the most critical components of comfort and safety. 
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #59 on: December 04, 2016, 12:18:24 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on December 04, 2016, 09:00:08 AM
I'd recommend just buying a pair of Hagons.  I know that saying buy versus make your own does not have as much appeal to you, but suspension is one of the most critical components of comfort and safety.

That sounds like a better idea in the long run.  I won't need them till final assembly.  Start saving the coin now.
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #60 on: December 05, 2016, 07:19:21 PM »
Over the weekend, I did a bunch of body work along with some tear down.  I primered up a bunch of stuff to be painted at a later date.  I also started the last bit of fabrication on the fairing this evening.




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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #61 on: December 05, 2016, 11:43:10 PM »
My brain is still trying to wrap itself around that front cowl.  I haven't seen many front fairings/cowl/windscreens with that angle of attack.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #62 on: December 06, 2016, 08:11:28 AM »
If I was racing or going for a land speed record, I would be more concerned.  :)
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #63 on: December 06, 2016, 08:14:22 AM »
Finished up this set for a friend in Wyoming.
 


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« Reply #64 on: December 06, 2016, 09:12:50 AM »
Quote from: palepainter on December 06, 2016, 08:14:22 AM
Finished up this set for a friend in Wyoming.
 


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Very nice!
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2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #65 on: December 06, 2016, 09:37:43 AM »
Man that looks good..realky good. Reminds me of my first 750 .. Back in 74..
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« Reply #66 on: December 06, 2016, 10:04:44 AM »
You might want to list your services in the classifieds.
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2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #67 on: December 06, 2016, 10:09:59 AM »
Thanks.  But I am busy enough as it is.   :)  I typically do more involved work, but this was for a friend.
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #68 on: December 06, 2016, 06:04:35 PM »
Tonight i finished up the fab work on the sheet metal for the fairing.  Mounted it to the headlight mounting bolts.  Pretty sturdy.  Contemplating a bottom mount off the lower tree pinch bolts.  Talked to my buddy who does fiber glass about pulling carbon fiber pieces off these masters.  Pretty happy with it over all now that is mounted with the headlight recessed the way I visioned it.
   


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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #69 on: December 07, 2016, 04:09:54 PM »
The fairing looks pretty wicked! Good progress on the bike as a whole too. Keep up the good work 👍
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #70 on: December 07, 2016, 04:35:07 PM »
This evening I blocked down all the sheet metal with 180 and reprimed.  Smooth as a baby's behind now.  The tank was pretty straight, but I was surprised how much ripple was in the tank simply from the forming process.  The K tanks I have done were not as bad in that regards.  This F tank was not really noticeable to the eye, but you could feel it when I was blocking.  So now the primer can cure till final paint.  Sand it one more time with 500 and spray.

This weekend I will fabricate the lower fairing mount and begin the mud work on faring, after a bit of work with it on the English wheel. 

Talked to a powdercoater today.  He is getting 325 for the frame and swing arm in black.  May opt to paint it after all.  Need that money for some shocks. ;D
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #71 on: December 07, 2016, 04:39:49 PM »
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He is getting 325 for the frame and swing arm in black.  May opt to paint it after all.  Need that money for some shocks. ;D

Thats high!  I paid $100 for the last frame I had PC'd...
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #72 on: December 07, 2016, 05:06:13 PM »
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He is getting 325 for the frame and swing arm in black.  May opt to paint it after all.  Need that money for some shocks. ;D

Thats high!  I paid $100 for the last frame I had PC'd...

I agree.  I am going to call a few other places tomorrow. 
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« Reply #73 on: December 07, 2016, 05:20:23 PM »
That is high, I think 200-250 more the norm..
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #74 on: December 07, 2016, 05:47:24 PM »
A question for those knowledgeable on the subject.  I am contemplating in Comstars.   Are they interchangeable with little or no hassle?  Any info on the wheels of concern?

Thanks in advance!
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