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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #325 on: October 24, 2014, 12:48:43 PM »
Wow.  Lovin' the 350 with the SSSA and the new clamps.  Really beautiful work, man.
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« Reply #326 on: October 25, 2014, 07:00:09 AM »






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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #327 on: October 25, 2014, 07:06:01 AM »
I really like the look of this bike.  I just wish it had a more powerful motor - akin to a FZ-07 motor - since it has more weight added via the SSSA.  I know it's a customer bike and that's the customer's decision.  GREAT work as always, Devin.
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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #328 on: November 20, 2014, 04:29:22 PM »
Very nice work, as usual.
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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #329 on: March 04, 2015, 02:33:06 PM »
Okay, I am resurrecting this thread.  I've nominated Devin for BOTM (he narrowly missed out last June 2014).  Can I get a second?
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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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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #330 on: March 04, 2015, 02:56:16 PM »
Good Lord, I'll second that one.   Nice work Devin.
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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #331 on: March 04, 2015, 10:16:34 PM »
Yep.
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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #332 on: March 04, 2015, 10:24:39 PM »

Okay, I am resurrecting this thread.  I've nominated Devin for BOTM (he narrowly missed out last June 2014).  Can I get a second?

Thanks Don.

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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #333 on: March 05, 2015, 12:10:43 AM »
Don, quit sucking up to Devin so that he'll give you cheaper parts for your bikes!  ;D

Just kidding.  That's a beautiful bike; it deserves to be nominated.
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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #334 on: March 05, 2015, 12:12:33 AM »
Don, quit sucking up to Devin so that he'll give you cheaper parts for your bikes!  ;D

Just kidding.  That's a beautiful bike; it deserves to be nominated.

It was worth a try!  ;)
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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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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #335 on: March 05, 2015, 07:07:10 AM »
What's that? Dual VM34s? Just when you think you can't be surprised anymore...

How do you actuate the choke on the right carb, are they linked?

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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #336 on: April 15, 2015, 06:31:58 AM »
Here are some pics I took a few weeks back on a warm day.
Wow.

I hope that your business makes you a bunch of money so that you can keep beautiful stuff like this coming.  A build like this proves the worth of your offerings IMO.
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« Reply #337 on: April 15, 2015, 09:33:31 AM »
Agreed!
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #338 on: April 15, 2015, 01:37:48 PM »
You ought to see the 350 with SR4 swing arm now that it's complete! What a cool and trick little urban ride it is! One of the benefits of living in a small town is nobody is too far away to stay in touch-  :D
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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #339 on: April 15, 2015, 04:29:15 PM »
You ought to see the 350 with SR4 swing arm now that it's complete! What a cool and trick little urban ride it is! One of the benefits of living in a small town is nobody is too far away to stay in touch-  :D

I wish that 350 with the Duc Monster S4R SSR had a 1000cc billet Mike Reick motor in it to really make that suspension work for it.
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #340 on: October 27, 2015, 12:46:51 PM »
I know this is a little old, ran across this build on the internet and it has become my inspiration for my CB750K5 project. You mentioned having a cowl made up for the seat, did you ever move forward with hat idea? A removable cowl is a major part for my build.

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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #341 on: October 27, 2015, 04:03:41 PM »
You should probably just contact Devin directly since he has not posted in this thread in quite some time.

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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #342 on: June 16, 2016, 02:21:19 AM »
Hi RustyOlive,

I love the look of your bike. Doesn't look like you'll get much relief from your seat padding, or is that not required when your hanging off the side?

I'm keen to replace the stock steel rims on my '72 CB500K with some Aluminum Buchanan Sun Rims, but want to know how much wider I can go on the rear, before running into issues with chain clearance.

What are the dimensions of your rear rim? Also, What make and size rear tyre have you got on it?

My old girl is very much a work in progress, but she's come along way from the stock bitser I bought from my mate a year ago. Definitely a labour of love. I'm yet to fit the gold USD forks, triple clamps and twin discs I've recently acquired. If your beast is anything to go by, it will look killer & be a significant suspension and braking upgrade. (once I get all to fit).

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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #343 on: June 16, 2016, 06:16:00 AM »
Hi RustyOlive,

I love the look of your bike. Doesn't look like you'll get much relief from your seat padding, or is that not required when your hanging off the side?

I'm keen to replace the stock steel rims on my '72 CB500K with some Aluminum Buchanan Sun Rims, but want to know how much wider I can go on the rear, before running into issues with chain clearance.

What are the dimensions of your rear rim? Also, What make and size rear tyre have you got on it?

My old girl is very much a work in progress, but she's come along way from the stock bitser I bought from my mate a year ago. Definitely a labour of love. I'm yet to fit the gold USD forks, triple clamps and twin discs I've recently acquired. If your beast is anything to go by, it will look killer & be a significant suspension and braking upgrade. (once I get all to fit).

Cheers Drew

Drew,

This is Devin - not Cam aka Rusty Olive's thread. Devin doesn't monitor it that much either. You should send a Pm or email.
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #344 on: September 15, 2017, 09:53:33 AM »
Finished up the first adjustable triple clamps for GSXR forks. Comes with 45mm, 50mm, 55mm and 60mm blocks.











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Are you still doing that stuff... seem intersting

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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #345 on: September 15, 2017, 09:57:15 AM »
This thread has been dead for a while. I don't think Devin checks here at all right now, he seems pretty busy. Check out cognitomoto.com and contact them though the website or telly. Rick.
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Re: Cognito Moto CB750 cafe with GSX-R forks
« Reply #346 on: September 15, 2017, 10:05:30 AM »
This thread has been dead for a while. I don't think Devin checks here at all right now, he seems pretty busy. Check out cognitomoto.com and contact them though the website or telly. Rick.

Devin still makes these, and he can make just about any triple for any application (if you have a stock one to model from).  Go to his website and email/telephone him.
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold