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CBR Fork Swap for my 74cb750. Here. We. Go.
« on: July 23, 2017, 07:31:15 PM »
So I've made the plunge. I've been a long time lurker on this forum but decided to serious about my CB's http://imgur.com/a/4JEUZ forks. I just recently tried to rebuild them after they were leaking oil - did the new gaskets and everything, even cleaned them real good. But the same left fork is leaking. So, that was all it took for me to justify doing a fork swap!  ;D

For $440 shipped, I've scored some forks from a 2008 cbr600rr with the triples, stem, and bearings. Just ordered calipers and lines as well.

The only major question I have is since I really want to keep the original spoked rim, anyone know if I can have a machine shop do it cheaper than throwing the 330 bucks at cognito for their hub instead? For $330 I feel I should I just get a new front rim altogether. If I do go with another rim, anyone know where I could get a rim which would be the same width as the stock rear?

Thanks in advance!




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Re: CBR Fork Swap for my 74cb750. Here. We. Go.
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2017, 07:51:53 PM »
waldezy,

Before Devin at Cognitomoto came up with turnkey hubs, others were doing front end swaps by machining precise adapters to mount modern rotors to the stock rim.

I had machinist Ed Milich do an identical set up for a 2008 CBR600RR.  It uses Brembo snowflake rotors instead of the CBR600RR rotors.

Here are the rotor adapters and the caliper spacing adapters.

522688_10200251844370645_1893579389_n_zpsb8056f31 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
63030_10200336424205088_515809398_n_zpsc77ceb50 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
579158_10200336424005083_972039550_n_zps004469d8 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
429467_10200336423685075_578303975_n_zps95bfc1e0 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
9543_10200336423605073_1204515619_n_zps7ca67eb3 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
149271_10200331905252117_422378080_n_zps90a79449 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
483312_10200331905172115_391034583_n_zps8de0309c by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
IMG_0910_zps5e00cb2e by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
IMG_1108_zps697da3d9 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
IMG_1109_zps98d56edb by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
IMG_1110_zpsd5bbee23 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
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Re: CBR Fork Swap for my 74cb750. Here. We. Go.
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2017, 08:57:01 PM »
You have some options for triple trees.

If you want to use the CBR600RR triple you will need a different steering stem (CB750 stem or CB750-length) pressed into the CBR lower triple clamp, like so:

IMG_0828_zpsbb6b2e95 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

487220_10200141556173509_353756808_n_zps33b5aab5 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

However, the CBR600RR triple provides much less offset between the forks and the steering head.  This can make the bike a little twitchy or make it feel like it wants to fall into corners.  Another option is to restore the stock offset by using an aftermarket triple tree like a custom Cognitomoto triple.
Here's a 50mm one for the CBR600RR front

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Re: CBR Fork Swap for my 74cb750. Here. We. Go.
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2017, 03:20:31 AM »
The only major question I have is since I really want to keep the original spoked rim, anyone know if I can have a machine shop do it cheaper than throwing the 330 bucks at cognito for their hub instead? For $330
I don't know the market rates for a machinist where you live, but around my area, $60-$85/hour is pretty normal for a Machinist to do custom work. So that $330 is nothing more than a 4 to 5 hour hour job before you eclipse "custom machining rates". You might just squeak by for the same amount of money... But, for $330 you get a fully new, 6061 billet hub machined to fit exactly and allow you to use any rim and your stock brakes.

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I feel I should I just get a new front rim altogether. If I do go with another rim, anyone know where I could get a rim which would be the same width as the stock rear?
If you are running CBR forks, a wider front rim than stock is probably a better idea so you can run more tire than stock in the front. You don't need to go fat and short, but a rim width that accommodates a more modern tire is an asset. Same would be true in the rear. At least a 3.50 rear or up to a 4.25 and run a 130/140 possibly. Would fit better with your USD forks too.
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Re: CBR Fork Swap for my 74cb750. Here. We. Go.
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2017, 08:25:27 AM »
Thank you to all for the feedback. Cognito it is for the hub. I just know that if I get a different rim from the front, I'll need to match it with the rear, then I'll need a new swing arm, etc. As for the stem, I'm going to use the cbr triples as they are coming with the forks. When you say "pressed", is that something I can do myself or does it need to go to a machine shop where they use an xx-ton press to get it in there?

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« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2017, 08:45:21 AM »
Thank you to all for the feedback. Cognito it is for the hub. I just know that if I get a different rim from the front, I'll need to match it with the rear, then I'll need a new swing arm, etc. As for the stem, I'm going to use the cbr triples as they are coming with the forks. When you say "pressed", is that something I can do myself or does it need to go to a machine shop where they use an xx-ton press to get it in there?

You will need a hydraulic press.  Not a massive one.  You can use your original stem, or if you feel spendy, buy one from Cognitomoto.

If you are using the CBR triples, you MAY have clearance issues between the forks and the tank because there is less offset.  If so, you will need to modify the steering stop contact points either on the frame or on the bottom triples. 

Also you may want to do some research on the effect of reduced offset on the front fork. 
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Re: CBR Fork Swap for my 74cb750. Here. We. Go.
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2017, 09:35:58 AM »
Got it - Thanks. So I think I'll just use my existing stem and see what shakes out. I'll post pics in a few weeks once I get the forks in. Thanks again!

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« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2017, 09:41:00 AM »
Are you planning to run stock rim diameters 19/18 or something more sport oriented 18/18 17/17?
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Re: CBR Fork Swap for my 74cb750. Here. We. Go.
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2017, 10:02:27 AM »
I go back and forth due to the variables. I really like spoke rims. I also want (need) to keep the wife happy, so I'm trying to limit my spending (I've already cashed in my "Well I bought you an umpteen thousand dollar ring that just sits on your finger" card for a 2017 Tacoma TRD OffRoad with all of the bells and whistles - one step below the Pro, so there's that :). $400 here for the forks and another 500ish there on the hub, calipers, and rotors isn't a huge deal.  On the other hand, I'd rather do what I really want to do the first time. That said, it would be an additional $500 to $1000 for some CBR rims like these https://www.ebay.com/i/271815289676?chn=ps&dispItem=1 plus tires and the necessary fabrication for rear disk set up/swing arm to accept the rim.

Thoughts?
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« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2017, 10:50:29 AM »
For far less money you can get a rear disc hub from Cognito and use a modern caliper and rotor with your stock cush drive and swing arm.

Some decent Buchanan rims (or Warp 9s from Cognito) with stainless spokes and you're up and running.

https://cognitomoto.com/products/cb750-69-78-rear-hub-disc-brake-conversion
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« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2017, 07:51:49 PM »
All I can say I Devin makes great stuff! And the prices are super fair. He has done all the leg work to make this stuff work with our bikes and he is super helpful through the whole process. I know I have bothered him a ton with all my questions and he is still happy to help. He deserves the support of this community!


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« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2017, 07:56:18 PM »
For far less money you can get a rear disc hub from Cognito and use a modern caliper and rotor with your stock cush drive and swing arm.

Some decent Buchanan rims (or Warp 9s from Cognito) with stainless spokes and you're up and running.

https://cognitomoto.com/products/cb750-69-78-rear-hub-disc-brake-conversion

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« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2017, 09:26:21 PM »
You can also thank guys like Cal for nagging Devin to make the conversion hub. 

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« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2017, 11:13:51 PM »
Hey, What did you guys use for a brake pedal?

Starting to mock up the rear wheel hoping to get some good beta so I don't need to fumble through it.

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« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2017, 10:32:47 PM »
The day has arrived. Here are the forks mounted on the bike. I hit some snags but so far, so good. I was able to use the CBR stem and bearings. I had to mill the underside of the upper clamp so that the stem would poke through enough to be able to put the nut on. Also put a steel cylinder on the lathe to  make an axle that would accept my original rim and the CBR Forks, but made the thread too big, so I'll need to get a new bolt tomorrow. The final things to are to make a spacer for the axle to fit the fork and also need to address the stock CBR rotor. We have yet to mock up and create the adaptor. Other that that, that's the final hurtle. She's almost done and should be ready in time for a Saturday morning ride.
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« Reply #15 on: August 26, 2017, 10:06:53 PM »
Finished product. We had to make one spacer that would that would the space that the speedometer housing use to be. We also needed to make spacers that would fit over the axle in the new fork. There was a little bit of play when I hold the front break and rock the motorcycle back and forth. Found out it is the cbr rotor moving between the two pieces since they are held together by rivets. I'm wondering if I should press them in slightly so that they expand enough to stop it from moving. Tried both rotors and they do this. 
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Re: CBR Fork Swap for my 74cb750. Here. We. Go.
« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2017, 03:17:40 AM »
Is the wheel offset to the right mate? The front wheel needs to be exactly central to the forks. If your wheels aren't in line, (in this case, possibly offset) the bike won't track straight, it'll "crab walk" down the road requiring constant corrections, wearing your tyres unevenly and will handle like sh1t.

The problem with trying to mix and match modern parts with old bikes is that unless you do it properly (the most expensive route, usually) you can end up with a bike that is gonna try to kill you every time you ride it. Modern bikes forks are usually shorter in length, so by installing them you're effectively dropping the front end down, which will "quicken" the steering, making direction changes faster, but losing straight line stability.

To exacerbate the problem, if you use the CBR's stock triples with steeper geometry than a CB750, you'll further quicken the steering to a dangerous level. So with all of the above, you may have a bike that won't track straight without constant corrections from you, will try to fall over going into corners, will wear tyres unevenly, and will try to throw you down the road. Not ideal. Cheers, Terry. ;D     
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« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2017, 05:07:46 AM »
You'd best fix those rotors. Any slop in them under garage pressure will be amplified enormously while riding. And for Petes Sake, put some decent tires on that bike  :o

One thing that catches my eye is the lack of clearance between the front tire and exhausts. Because the CBR has less offset, you've brought the front tire much closer to the pipes. Under heavy braking, they may contact each other with the suspension compressed. Just something to check before you go haywire on the road.
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« Reply #18 on: August 27, 2017, 07:47:31 AM »
Cal,

By rivets in the rotors, is he talking about the buttons mounting the carriers to the rotors?
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Re: CBR Fork Swap for my 74cb750. Here. We. Go.
« Reply #19 on: August 27, 2017, 07:50:28 AM »
Agreed as to offset.  I sill have a Cognitomoto triple to restore the offset for this CBR front. Let me know if you want it.
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« Reply #20 on: August 27, 2017, 07:53:30 AM »
I think it is okay - from my research, they are full floater rotors that come on stock cbr's, gsxr's, etc.

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« Reply #21 on: August 27, 2017, 09:39:51 AM »
If the sound is just your button mounts between the carrier and rotor, then it shouldn't be a problem.  They are designed to allow the rotor to float. 
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Re: CBR Fork Swap for my 74cb750. Here. We. Go.
« Reply #22 on: August 27, 2017, 02:10:54 PM »
The rotors are supposed to rattle, that's the least of his problems. ;D
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« Reply #23 on: August 27, 2017, 05:51:25 PM »
I couldn't see the offset (if any) from the photos on my phone. Is the wheel off center?
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« Reply #24 on: August 27, 2017, 06:01:30 PM »
I don't know either Don,that's why I asked, I'm just looking at the width of the spacer between the disc and the hub on one side, and nothing on the other. Looks like there wasn't enough room for 2 discs and spacers that wide? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: CBR Fork Swap for my 74cb750. Here. We. Go.
« Reply #25 on: August 27, 2017, 08:26:13 PM »
We only went with one rotor by choice. It was a lot easier for us to machine an adapter for the existing rotor. We wrestled around for an hour or so going back and forth, but ultimately I like the single rotor look better, so we went that route. Also easier as mentioned before. The front wheel is offset by a 1/4 inch, maybe 1/3. The caliper was getting pretty close to the spokes, so we decided to leave a 1/4 inch of room. I put 50ish miles on it on Saturday and it didn't handle poorly at all. If anything, the ride is stiff as hell so it going to take some getting used to. Pretty happy with it though, and considering I only ride this to work (15 miles) once, maybe twice a week, I'm not too concerned about the offset. It'll allow my to get tires sooner :)

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« Reply #26 on: August 27, 2017, 09:04:21 PM »
Yes, you should definitely invest in some higher performance rubber ASAP.  If you are running a stock 19 front, you could go with an Avon Roadrider, Bridgestone BT45 or something with similar improved grip.
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« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2017, 04:27:51 AM »
Most people shave the backside of the caliper to provide clearance for the spokes instead of offsetting the wheel (not a great idea).
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« Reply #28 on: August 28, 2017, 09:44:20 AM »
Thanks! I'll take a look

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« Reply #29 on: February 20, 2018, 10:05:57 AM »
I finally found that hub with spacers for dual rotors.  Let me know if you are interested.
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