Author Topic: $150 '74 CB750K4 Build-Updated 9/15/07 (Read 10986 times)

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 22, 2007, 05:08:26 PM »

My plan for today, paint the newly built engine, didn't turn out half bad...it looks better in person.

This was my first time doing paint, had a run here and there (really the stator cover and shift cover), but I let it dry, sanded out the imperfection, and did it again with lighter coats. It'll look good as I drive past,

keepitrunin · « **Reply #26 on:** April 22, 2007, 05:45:13 PM »

mkramer, what hardware kit did you use for your fasteners? i like the allen socket look,plus my original phillips are beat.

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 22, 2007, 07:04:59 PM »

I bought a SS kit from Jim on the forums here, his email is in the FAQs under where to buy parts for your bike. Has everything you need for the covers.

HondaMan · « **Reply #28 on:** April 22, 2007, 08:49:20 PM »

Quote from: mkramer1121 on April 22, 2007, 05:08:26 PM

It'll look good as I drive past,

Heck, looks great just sitting there!

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 23, 2007, 06:52:35 AM »

Looks good bud.
I expect to see that bike @ Mods Vs. Rockers this coming July !

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 23, 2007, 09:45:07 AM »

Well, I had a small set back, I have to split the cases to remove a case bolt that snapped. Shouldn't be so bad, but a pain in the neck anyway.

bill440cars · « **Reply #31 on:** April 23, 2007, 10:13:12 AM »

Hey Mike,

Hated to hear about the broken bolt.

That can be a pain in the "whatever". Can't wait to see more on your build, as you can get to it.

Hope your setbacks are minimal Mike.

Later on, Bill

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 30, 2007, 06:31:38 PM »

Got the bolt out after splitting the cases. Was buried in the thread, but using a spiral bolt extractor, it came out easily. Cleaned the tap and it will be good to go for assembly. Now I have an excuse to fix the paint spots that weren't oh so perfect before...

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #33 on:** August 26, 2007, 04:17:41 PM »

Its been a while, thought I'd update with a quick pic....Stage 1 is almost done, hopefully be running by FRIDAY...We'll see.

bgfootball67 · « **Reply #34 on:** August 26, 2007, 04:33:45 PM »

Stage one looks killer, great job. Good luck getting her running now!

UnCrash · « **Reply #35 on:** August 26, 2007, 05:51:13 PM »

Inspirational work!

Thanks for keeping us all posted.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #36 on:** August 26, 2007, 10:19:31 PM »

That looks like a real fun bike!

dagersh · « **Reply #37 on:** August 28, 2007, 12:11:30 PM »

Wow Mike,

What a looker! You need to show us more views! NOW!!!!!!!

Gersh

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #38 on:** August 28, 2007, 06:20:17 PM »

Don't worry, you'll all get more views after the weekend. I am going to get this done this weekend if it kills me. Watch this space!

bill440cars · « **Reply #39 on:** August 31, 2007, 10:08:59 PM »

Oh Yes!!. "I Love It When A Plan Comes Together" (George Peppard on The A Team) And Mike, It looks like YOUR plan is coming together quite well!

Great work on that bike!

Later on, Bill

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #40 on:** September 02, 2007, 04:55:40 PM »

Almost, must go slow, I can't rush anything...Maybe I can get the engine to fire up tomorrow...Just need to run the gas lines, install the Dyna S, and put oil in it....almost....

FYI, the frame is RED, just looks orange in extremely bright light!

bill440cars · « **Reply #41 on:** September 02, 2007, 08:18:48 PM »

Mike, That bike is WICKED looking, in a COOL sort of way!

There is no one thing I like about it. $:-\$ I LIKE EVERTHING ABOUT IT!

Great Job Mike, you have created an Awesome Bike! Thanks for sharing!

Later on, Bill

HondaMan · « **Reply #42 on:** September 04, 2007, 08:31:13 PM »

Quote from: mkramer1121 on December 29, 2006, 04:58:13 PM

Ok, I need some advice. 2 Questions, really.

1) The lower end of the engine is of questionable parentage. It has 30K miles on it, but it seems to shift well (seems, bike never ran before the teardown). The bike sat for 15 years with plenty of oil in it so rust shouldn't be an issue. Should I split the cases and replace the primary chain, as well as give it an overall inspection? Or should I say heck with it and just put the newer cylinder head (9K miles) on and close it up?

2) Bearing grease. What's acceptable for the tapered bearings being installed on the triple tree? Also, I know that the "sealed" wheel bearings don't need to be packed, but would you anyway? Also, what grease is recommended for the swingarm? The grease I have is the Silikolene ProRG2 grease (red/pink in color) found in most Honda dealerships, can I use this for all my needs? Thanks!

If you're not going to race it, that bottom end should be fine for 60k miles, stock.

I'm sorry to say, I don't know what that grease is that you're referring to...maybe someone else does?

The wheel bearings should have seals on both sides already (unpackable), except for the earliest K2 and older ones. Those had seals only on the outside, but all of Honda's replacements had double sealed sides. The "little" bikes (not Fours) often had 1-sided seals, too.

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #43 on:** September 04, 2007, 08:53:30 PM »

Thanks for the info HondaMan. I had to split the case do to a snapped bolt back in...April? So everything looked good inside, minimal wear, etc.

The grease I ran by a car mechanic down the street from me, he said it would work fine. Its made by Fuchs, here's the description:

Pro RG2 - Synthetic Racing Grease
A super high melting point lithium complex synthetic racing grease for competition and road use.

I greased the swingarm with Castrol Synthetic bearing grease, followed the steps you recommended. Everything is coming together now....

Swede · « **Reply #44 on:** September 05, 2007, 02:19:11 PM »

I just wanted to say I really like the look of the powder coated wheels and hubs. I will be going that route at some point but I wasn't sure how the hubs would lace up if they were powdercoated. Did you have any issues?

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #45 on:** September 05, 2007, 05:58:14 PM »

Nope, everything still had clearances for the spokes.

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #46 on:** September 15, 2007, 06:09:48 PM »

After about 3.5 million kicks to prime it, and a quart poured down the gallery plug, she fired up...on about the 8th kick. Now, its really time to hurry this up and finish it!

bgfootball67 · « **Reply #47 on:** December 06, 2007, 06:51:46 AM »

Where are you at with your project? Love the colors and look of your bike!

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #48 on:** December 06, 2007, 08:22:33 AM »

Thanks for that BG.

I had her on the road around the block twice before winter hit. I have some kinks to work out. I have/had the carbs set at the wrong needle position (position 3, not 4 like it should be for the 627B carbs). It was running a bit rich.... Also, the '76F header does not tighten down as well as it should, I need to examine this this winter. Because of this, I have exhaust leaks. Also, with really no miles on new rings, I am blowing oil, but this could be attributed to the wrong needle position (too much gas=soaking the cylinders allowing blow by). It also backfires, but that could be caused by my other issues...

Other then some other minor things (fork seals

, Getting a seat done, having it repainted as it was a get me done job), stage 1 is basically complete.

Now, the 836 motor, that's a ways off. Still gathering parts for that one....

bgfootball67 · « **Reply #49 on:** December 06, 2007, 08:42:58 AM »

Sounds good! I am sure you will get everything sorted out soon enough. Now did you use the clubmans or Tommasselli clip -ons and how do you like them. Can you post a pic of your fork brace and where did you get it?

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