Topic: My first complete build 72 CB750 - completed for now...

[Terry in Australia]

How well sealed are your home made vacuum teats mate? If its sucking air you'll have those symptoms.

[algophobe]

How well sealed are your home made vacuum teats mate? If its sucking air you'll have those symptoms.

its pretty well seated, with gasket makers as well. but it could be due to the rubber caps that comes with the "teats", they may be a little thin and loose.. i'll try and put thicker ones and see. the tubing from the synchronizing gauge is thicker so that may be why I didn't notice it during balancing/testing. so that sluggish return to idle after throttle opening is due to vacuum leak from the engine side of the carbs?

[Terry in Australia]

Well it could be mate, it's a common symptom of a vacuum leak.

[algophobe]

as one of the final issues, I've been working on the paint scheme. going for something a little classic, but slightly different. what do you all think? I borrowed the idea form an Italian modern cafe design

[algophobe]

can't seem to decide on the yellow or red scheme. no flakes, just solid colors. the grey would be a solid grey, much like what you see on Toyota tundras, it a sort of fluorescent yellow.

[slikwilli420]

I like the red better, with the Honda logo. What program did you use to do that? That would be a great way to make sure you love something before painting it on.

[Godffery]

Love the classy Honda badge.
For color; have you tried red with the gray?

[algophobe]

The program is a free program called inkscape. You can download it off the web. Not exactly as seamless as Adobe Illustrator, but decent for being free. I was a graphic designer in my twenties and this was a sort of stuff that we did on a daily basis.

 I have thought about red and grey but it doesn't pop as much, in order to use red with a grayish color it would have to be somewhat of a silver iridescent color. I'll put something together and see what it looks like

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Opinions are like sphincters.  Everyone's got one and they all . . . .

I would not paint until YOU find something that really moves you.  You can always re-paint, but it's a PAIN in the ass.

Personally, I would not put a number on a bike, unless the number has some personal significance (lucky number, date you got divorced, whatever).  The year of the bike doesn't seem to cut it.  Just my $0.02!!  I'm also not much of a yellow bike person but some people are.

[algophobe]

I really like the red but I painted my kawi red.. as seen earlier in the thread... always gravitate towards red/white/black. so want to step away from it. I also like painting bikes colors that are atypical of their factory image (like blue for yami, green for kawi, red for Honda). I despise sanding, and have done plenty in the past, repainting IS a pain. you're right about the number though, I don't want to make it permanent. but I like the framing and set up of the number.

[MetroRedneck]

can't seem to decide on the yellow or red scheme. no flakes, just solid colors. the grey would be a solid grey, much like what you see on Toyota tundras, it a sort of fluorescent yellow.

Ducati has a killer yellow and dk gray paint scheme now.  Fighter Yellow is the color.  The frame is a darker than gunmetal gray.  Looks good.

[algophobe]

can't seem to decide on the yellow or red scheme. no flakes, just solid colors. the grey would be a solid grey, much like what you see on Toyota tundras, it a sort of fluorescent yellow.

Ducati has a killer yellow and dk gray paint scheme now.  Fighter Yellow is the color.  The frame is a darker than gunmetal gray.  Looks good.

I always wanted to paint a ducati lime green... hahaha

[Godffery]

R U think'n Gloss or like a modern flat?

 https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi0kezu093ZAhXEVN8KHauNAFAQjRwIBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikeexif.com%2Fcafe-racer-cb750&psig=AOvVaw110l2DZ74WsIMkJdzIPCfl&ust=1520630405592488

[algophobe]

R U think'n Gloss or like a modern flat?

 https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi0kezu093ZAhXEVN8KHauNAFAQjRwIBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikeexif.com%2Fcafe-racer-cb750&psig=AOvVaw110l2DZ74WsIMkJdzIPCfl&ust=1520630405592488

with the yellow/gray combo. I'd go with gloss basic colors of both, no metallic.
http://www.tcpglobal.com/Automotive-Paint/House-of-Kolor-Paint-Graphic-Colors-SG/
I was gonna use these bc 25 and 26 to mix the gray, then sg102, but apparently new regulations have banned the black and whites... digging for alternative with Shimrin2... shouldn't be that big of an issue.

[Terry in Australia]

I like the tail section's white/red scheme because it reminds me of the old Davida helmets, but I'm not sold on the tank, could you do a tank scheme more like the tail mate?

[algophobe]

I like the tail section's white/red scheme because it reminds me of the old Davida helmets, but I'm not sold on the tank, could you do a tank scheme more like the tail mate?

I think I would be to common just to run the racing stripe all the way down. I wanted to break up the patterns a bit.

by the way anyone have any experience with component painting over chromed parts? if you scuff if up with a 100 grit sandpaper will it work or do you have to strip the chrome?

[Godffery]

R U think'n Gloss or like a modern flat?

 https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi0kezu093ZAhXEVN8KHauNAFAQjRwIBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikeexif.com%2Fcafe-racer-cb750&psig=AOvVaw110l2DZ74WsIMkJdzIPCfl&ust=1520630405592488

with the yellow/gray combo. I'd go with gloss basic colors of both, no metallic.
http://www.tcpglobal.com/Automotive-Paint/House-of-Kolor-Paint-Graphic-Colors-SG/
I was gonna use these bc 25 and 26 to mix the gray, then sg102, but apparently new regulations have banned the black and whites... digging for alternative with Shimrin2... shouldn't be that big of an issue.

Humm, Ok. For some reason I was picturing the yellow in flat?
Here's a thought; if you can't decide between red or yellow, go half way between with Orange. 

[Terry in Australia]

I like the tail section's white/red scheme because it reminds me of the old Davida helmets, but I'm not sold on the tank, could you do a tank scheme more like the tail mate?

I think I would be to common just to run the racing stripe all the way down. I wanted to break up the patterns a bit.

by the way anyone have any experience with component painting over chromed parts? if you scuff if up with a 100 grit sandpaper will it work or do you have to strip the chrome?

No worries and yeah, I understand your wanting to be a bit more original with your paint scheme. 100 grit is way too course, try wet sanding it with 220, that should take the shine off the chrome, and provide a key for your paint. A good zinc based etch primer will help whatever paint you'll use stick. Cheers, Terry.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I really like the red but I painted my kawi red.. as seen earlier in the thread... always gravitate towards red/white/black. so want to step away from it. I also like painting bikes colors that are atypical of their factory image (like blue for yami, green for kawi, red for Honda). I despise sanding, and have done plenty in the past, repainting IS a pain. you're right about the number though, I don't want to make it permanent. but I like the framing and set up of the number.

Here's another idea, too:

photo1_zpsb3101c06 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

[algophobe]

R U think'n Gloss or like a modern flat?

 https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi0kezu093ZAhXEVN8KHauNAFAQjRwIBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikeexif.com%2Fcafe-racer-cb750&psig=AOvVaw110l2DZ74WsIMkJdzIPCfl&ust=1520630405592488

with the yellow/gray combo. I'd go with gloss basic colors of both, no metallic.
http://www.tcpglobal.com/Automotive-Paint/House-of-Kolor-Paint-Graphic-Colors-SG/
I was gonna use these bc 25 and 26 to mix the gray, then sg102, but apparently new regulations have banned the black and whites... digging for alternative with Shimrin2... shouldn't be that big of an issue.

Humm, Ok. For some reason I was picturing the yellow in flat?
Here's a thought; if you can't decide between red or yellow, go half way between with Orange. 

i was trying to say yellow without any flakes or pearls, so solid base color. can be misinterpreted as flat. orange? don't tempt me. 

[algophobe]

I really like the red but I painted my kawi red.. as seen earlier in the thread... always gravitate towards red/white/black. so want to step away from it. I also like painting bikes colors that are atypical of their factory image (like blue for yami, green for kawi, red for Honda). I despise sanding, and have done plenty in the past, repainting IS a pain. you're right about the number though, I don't want to make it permanent. but I like the framing and set up of the number.

Here's another idea, too:

photo1_zpsb3101c06 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

very classic, kinda reminds me of what Carpy puts out, except a little more tame. I bought my rear hoop from him. real cool guy. i'll probably end up doing the yellow grey combo, with those wings without the circle. just a trying to muster up some guts to pull the trigger. hopefully i'll order the paint by this weekend, have been cleaning up the work shop to make room for a makeshift PVC spray booth.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Wow! A Carpy bike??! 

Anyway, I was trying to give ideas about the logo. I used a classic Honda, period correct logo, professionally painted and pinstriped.

[Terry in Australia]

Hey I just re-read your Nine Lives bike build thread Don, what a pain that must have been! Whatever happened to those Lockheed brakes? I wouldn't mind trying some on a CB750, and I thought maybe larger disc rotors maight solve the problem with the calipers hitting the spokes? Cheers, Terry.

[algophobe]

Wow! A Carpy bike??! 

Anyway, I was trying to give ideas about the logo. I used a classic Honda, period correct logo, professionally painted and pinstriped.

not a fan of his work eh? no offense intended if thats the case. I figured that's what you were referring to the old school wing, pin stripping and lettering. a little too retro for my taste for this build at least.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Hey I just re-read your Nine Lives bike build thread Don, what a pain that must have been! Whatever happened to those Lockheed brakes? I wouldn't mind trying some on a CB750, and I thought maybe larger disc rotors maight solve the problem with the calipers hitting the spokes? Cheers, Terry.

I traded them to my buddy (for him to use). I agree that if you could offset the rotors more than on the 750, you could probably use them.