Topic: CB750F2 time to clean up the old girl. BACK TOGETHER! First ride!

[70CB750]

Progress Report!

Its been a while, still in physio, its dam cold in my garage, and I've been collecting some new tools! 

I picked up a bench lathe from an older fellow that used it for his hobby uses, from what I can see on the lathe he turned brass, plastics and wood, not much hard use on it!

So I figured a good first project is making some new stalks for the rear turn signals.  Here's one of the signals with my stalk attached and the 10mm bolt that I hollowed out allowing the wires to go through.


untitled-5189.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

Here's a comparison of the mounting stalk thank came with the signal:


untitled-5191.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

I was able to polish the aluminum up to be a very close match to the finish on the signal body. these will mount on the frame where the grab rail/tool box mount at the back of the bike, and the signals will just be sticking out from the side of the rear cowl.

Love those stems, I will be doing something similar.

[CB750R]

Looks to good..
Where you been, we had an awesome meeting at Harry,s in Vernon..last Saturday..

Thanks Frank, I've been super busy on the work front and been a hermit on weekends.

[CB750R]

Thanks 70cb750 I'm really stoked to be able to actually make some bit for my bike.

[KayOne]

Gorgeous bike! Tasteful mods that compliment each other.

[CB750R]

Gorgeous bike! Tasteful mods that compliment each other.

Thanks Kay,

I know this is far from stock or "cafe"  When I started I figured the closest analog was a "restomod" Improving the Wheels Suspension and Braking from the old bike, while "hopefully" retaining enough of the character of the original bike. This is a "Super Sport" after all, so i figured adding some new sporty shoes wouldn't hurt.  However now with all the USD Gixxer forks out there it makes my bike look "traditional" However when I did this several years ago, I could only find reference of one image of a CBR f4 conversion and one other dude in europe that used the same set up as me...

[CB750R]

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Well I finally got the honda put back together and running! Here's a photo from the first ride out.

I'd have to say initial impressions I'm very pleased with the paint. Looks great on he bike!

I put Black dyna coils and wires on, and I'm very pleased, I think there is a noticable improvement at higher RPMs vs stock coils and Dyna S ignition.

Few little annoyances to fix up and re tighten after first ride but otherwise very pleased to be back on the road.

[brandEn]

Bike looks great!

[Rydog400f]

I love that tail light. Where did you get it?

I got a box of goodies from Vintage CB750,  a fresh new superbike bar, and some not exactly sexy parts, like a Rick reg/rectifiier, and some new rubber grommets for the side covers, and a rubber tank strap.

But I do have some cool new Photos!!


untitled-9812.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

The New tail light I installed into the CB750F rear cowl:


untitled-9820.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

and some more photos of the tank and side cover and front fender, because well I like taking photos!!


untitled-9827.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr


untitled-9816.jpg by CB750r, on Flickr

[madmtnmotors]

Looks great! I like the way the tank stripe carries over to the rear cowl.

[754]

The taillight looks like abuniversal truck light.
 Have not seen this member in about a year.

[scottly]

I've got a similar taillight, and it is indeed a universal type truck/trailer light.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I like the separation of the red from the black -- using the silver. It really makes the stripes pop.