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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #275 on: February 04, 2017, 10:47:58 AM »
I would check around..seems high..

Too late now.  They are done.  But ya...seems high.  Considering I blasted them and got them ready.

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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #276 on: February 06, 2017, 04:54:44 PM »
Time for a few beers and bust out some spokes




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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #277 on: February 06, 2017, 05:30:47 PM »
Beautiful.  Outstanding work on the rocker cover!

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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #278 on: February 06, 2017, 05:52:40 PM »
Thank you Sir.  I think I did this right?   I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. 




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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #279 on: February 06, 2017, 07:04:55 PM »
Pretty wheel!
I think I have some Dynas, if you really have your heart set on them. You'll get more spark without them, though.
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #280 on: February 06, 2017, 07:11:21 PM »
Pretty wheel!
I think I have some Dynas, if you really have your heart set on them. You'll get more spark without them, though.

I was thinking of getting a Dynatek electronic ignition. I thought you had to run certain coils with the ignition.  Was I mis informed?  Thanks Hondaman!  This is the one I am looking at.  But am reading up on yours at the moment.  Is your unit still available and will it work with stock coils?
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #281 on: February 06, 2017, 07:30:57 PM »
A little research on your sight and I am making a list of goodies.   Thanks for the input.

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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #282 on: February 06, 2017, 08:13:05 PM »
Dyna ignitions work with stock coils, as does Mark's transistorized. Either can support aftermarket coils too.

Thanks Cal!  Appreciate the information as always. 

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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #283 on: February 06, 2017, 09:19:45 PM »
Looking great!


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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #284 on: February 07, 2017, 07:23:06 PM »
Looking great!


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Thanks Shawn!

Lacing the rear wheel went real smooth.  But somewhere in the process of lacing the front, I grabbed an outside spoke and used it on the inside.  Not really discovering that until I was at my last spoke.  I saw the inside one sitting there and thought it was extra.  So I had to hunt it down and unlace a few spokes in order to get it out of there.  PIA.....    :o
I made up a stand to work on the rim.  I used a couple fender paint stands.  Worked great.  I got the initial wobble out pretty easily.  Took a bit of time to dial it in and get the egg out of the wheel if you know what I mean.  But It is very close.  Just a bit of bump at the seam.  Maybe .045  Here is a vid...

   
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #285 on: February 08, 2017, 08:04:31 AM »
Great build .. you really got some skills!

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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #286 on: February 10, 2017, 06:50:19 AM »
Thank you Hashem!

Both of the wheels trued and tightened up.  I use to work at Titan Motorcycle Co in the 90s, ran the paint dept.  The old wheel guy there gave me some tips for working the wheel with out the torque wrench for spokes.  He taught me to use sound and pitch on the spokes to tighten them.  I feel pretty confident that they aren't going to go anywhere. 

Question for the old timers here.  Can the motor be installed, then the oil lines installed later or is it easier to put the motor in with them installed on the cases?


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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #287 on: February 10, 2017, 09:50:05 AM »
Can the oil lines be attached with out any issues, after the motor is in the frame?

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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #288 on: February 10, 2017, 05:50:50 PM »
The last of the gaskets showed up.  I buttoned up everything with new hardware.   Going in frame tomorrow.   Wheels will be out to get mounted up tomorrow.   


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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #289 on: February 10, 2017, 05:55:35 PM »
Looking good.  I like the wrinkle paint on the covers.
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #290 on: February 10, 2017, 06:09:35 PM »
Can the oil lines be attached with out any issues, after the motor is in the frame?

Yes. 
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #291 on: February 10, 2017, 06:26:01 PM »
Thanks Stev-o


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My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #292 on: February 10, 2017, 06:28:41 PM »
Looking good.  I like the wrinkle paint on the covers.


Thanks Bud.  Let's just see how bad I can mangle everything putting in the frame. 


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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #293 on: February 10, 2017, 06:31:53 PM »
Looking good.  I like the wrinkle paint on the covers.


Let's just see hi bad I can mangle everything putting in the frame.


Are you using the "lay the frame on its side method"?  I used it recently and did not get a scratch.
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #294 on: February 10, 2017, 06:41:24 PM »


Thanks Bud.  Let's just see hi bad I can mangle everything putting in the frame. 


I had to bust out the touch up brush.  But as they say...at 100 mph, going down the highway at midnight in the pouring rain, you'll never see it.
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #295 on: February 10, 2017, 06:56:37 PM »
Looking good.  I like the wrinkle paint on the covers.


Let's just see hi bad I can mangle everything putting in the frame.


Are you using the "lay the fra me on its side method"?  I used it recently and did not get a scratch.


Yes.  I tore everything back down except the trees.  I shaved down the flanges on the mount castings. Have buddy and my daughters boyfriend helping me tomorrow.  Going to wrap a few spots with packing foam.


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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #296 on: February 10, 2017, 07:00:21 PM »
Looking good.  I like the wrinkle paint on the covers.


Let's just see hi bad I can mangle everything putting in the frame.


Are you using the "lay the fra me on its side method"?  I used it recently and did not get a scratch.


Yes.  I tore everything back down except the trees.  I shaved down the flanges on the mount castings. Have buddy and my daughters boyfriend helping me tomorrow.  Going to wrap a few spots with packing foam.


Use a lot of painters tape too.
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #297 on: February 10, 2017, 07:26:54 PM »
It might be easier  with #3 exhaust studs pulled.... But put the frame over motor may not be an issue.
 Wont hurt to put some fuel line or hose over the studs.
Be loking good when you stand it up with motor in there.
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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #298 on: February 10, 2017, 07:47:42 PM »
It might be easier  with #3 exhaust studs pulled.... But put the frame over motor may not be an issue.
 Wont hurt to put some fuel line or hose over the studs.
Be loking good when you stand it up with motor in there.
Good call...some rubber baby buggy bumpers.

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Re: My first CB 750f project has started
« Reply #299 on: February 11, 2017, 01:59:33 AM »
The Arm & Hammer doesn't do much when compared to blasting soda bicarbonate I'm told.  Nice thing about the Soda is it can be washed away...neighbors might not like seeing it...especially if you are doing it on a windy day.
Moron of a neighbor I had in Ohio was spraying his house with Latex and the overspray gave a light coating on my '66 Volvo parked in my driveway (about 16-18 feet between our houses). I was PISSED and told him about. He offered to wax it and I told him he wasn't to touch my car ever. He retorted about the fact I had the motor out of it at the time and it hadn't moved in a couple months during rebuild. Like that made it OK. What jerk he was. They would have friends over and fill the street in front of everyone's house leaving no on street parking for anyone who lived there. Those of us with a one car driveway had to put 2nd vehicle on street. Really irritating to have to park over a block away when you got home after being out for the evening with the family or returning on the weekend and no where to park your car. Blocking the sidewalk at end of the driveway would get you a ticket from the local PD.
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You have some gorgeous metalflake...laid down nice and the gloss in the shop and sparkle in the shop is great and it is really going to pop on sunny days!  Micro flake and how was it applied?  Base, flake, candy and clear? Or is flake mixed with color coats with some clear after base?  Interested in knowing...
Saw a car with Corvette yellow with silver microflake in clear before about 4 coats or more of clear on top of that... blinding glowing yellow paint in bright sun and the flake reflected the yellow instead of appearing silver. Gorgeous. Flake was laid down with microflake in several coats of clear to build the effect and depth of flake.
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