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Mix Match 750 build - next stage cheap 836 kit
« on: April 23, 2019, 08:39:31 PM »
Alright, I bought the 750 with the blue tank and weird seat pictured below a couple of months ago for $300 bucks sitting in a barn. The tag on the neck is weird and doesn't have rivets, no date, the front end has blue gauges but im not sure it belongs to this frame, I still haven't checked the engine number or referenced the book. I got the bike home and got it fired up really easily and it sounded great. Since there is no title Im picking up a titled frame for $200 from a friend. Today, I purchased a retired 750 drag bike in Toledo because I wanted the set of aluminum rims and extended boxed swing arm, they are DID Japan 18" front and back, a matching set. The rear has a fat slick on it but both tires are dry rotted so no good. The front spokes are clean but the nipples are rusted, the rear spokes aren't too bad and should clean up alright but the nipples are in better shape. Upon closer examination I see both the front and rear hub fins have been machined off, the front forks are uncovered and in pretty decent shape. The Swing arm is not aluminum, is extended but also has the stock setting for the axle which is neat I think. The bike came with a fiberglass tank, fuel capacity is about 1.5 gallons, the two side frame rails have been removed, since its a 72' frame i might try and get it titled for the hell of it, if that happens then maybe purchase that weld in kit for the removable frame rails sold on the forum. The tank came with matching side covers and matching rear fender.

The pictures below are of the drag bike from toledo and the last picture is the untitled barn find.
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2019, 09:08:17 PM »
Some cool race parts on that, I wonder what is in the motor ?
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2019, 10:55:05 PM »
Some cool race parts on that, I wonder what is in the motor ?

I stripped the bike down today and actually got to examine it. I bought it as a roller with no motor, I asked him about it and he told me he pulled it and sold it a long time ago because it had too many "go fast" parts to sit around...He tried selling me a lot of go fast the other day.

He had some kawi duck tail rear cowls, a 750 lower end for 100 bucks and some misc. motor parts. I didnt know enough to tell the difference or know if he was just bull#$%*ting me so I walked away with what I knew I wanted. The frame has been raked but the fab work is done in the back bone, never seen it dont like that before. I sandblasted the swing arm and am happy with the purchase, it will add character, the wheels are exactly what I wanted...I was hoping for a matching 18in set and I love how fat the rear is, I think they are anodized.

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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2019, 10:58:08 PM »
here are some more of the tank, I was told I had to coat the inside before putting todays gas in it. I was thinking about doing that or just selling it, idk,
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74' 750 chopper hardtail - complete - sold
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2019, 03:00:40 PM »
blasted and painted just for mock up and then will get to powder when the frame mods are done. I have no idea what that first two fins are top and bottom on each side, one hole in each one...i can't figure it out. I love this swing arm, multiple axle positions, multiple shock positions, stock and extended swingers option, fitted right into a 72' 750 with a chain guard. I'm geeked. Ive been researching custom box swing arms for 750s and they range from 500-1500 most of them discontinued. I basically got this for free in this deal.
« Last Edit: April 27, 2019, 03:06:20 PM by Shtonecb500 »
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2019, 04:34:57 PM »
 I think you mean the wheelie bar mounts.. i think in your pic there was still a rod end hanging off one .
 So that rear rim had a 7 inch slicknon a 3.5 rim?
 How did it look , if still on can you measure the width.?
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2019, 07:15:15 AM »
I think you mean the wheelie bar mounts.. i think in your pic there was still a rod end hanging off one .
 So that rear rim had a 7 inch slicknon a 3.5 rim?
 How did it look , if still on can you measure the width.?

the width of the tire? yeah it was about 6 inches or so.
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2019, 07:07:25 AM »
mock up of swing arm and wheels on stock frame, the rear passenger foot peg brackets were in the way, the wheels looks great with swing arm on there, not sure what i should do to the wheels, will be running a fatter tire on the front. I think I want to raise my shocks another 1-2 inches, anything you suggest for a 14 inch or so shock?
 Here is the stance as of right now, Im going to leave the rear as it is because I like the running brake lights where they are coming out of each frame rail, im going to weld on a rear hoop just above them.
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2019, 05:54:58 PM »
I mocked up the rear hoop, lights and also changed the wheel to the extended wheel axle position today...it looks racy and i like it.
I need to add some length to chain and figure out how many links i need, I think go back to a 40 tooth sprocket.

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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2019, 08:44:13 PM »
figuring out turn signals, frame supports on the front of the frame, but this is where im at with it, cant wait to see open forks on it. Select 1080p.

« Last Edit: May 08, 2019, 08:46:19 PM by Shtonecb500 »
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74' 750 chopper hardtail - complete - sold
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2019, 02:35:57 PM »
Dude. Are you going to ru. Some dual sport tires on this?
Its looking tough as can be. If you raise the rear another 2 inches its going to look sooo aggressive. I'm personally not sure on a 14 in shock but you could flip a lowering link over amd that should raise you 2 inches roughly.
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2019, 02:59:55 PM »
Dude. Are you going to ru. Some dual sport tires on this?
Its looking tough as can be. If you raise the rear another 2 inches its going to look sooo aggressive. I'm personally not sure on a 14 in shock but you could flip a lowering link over amd that should raise you 2 inches roughly.

I’m not sure about my tire options yet, haven’t done much searching for 18” yet. This is going to be my distance bike mostly going from Detroit to Chicago so I may just stick with the road tires. You are saying if I flip a lowering bracket for the shocks it will give me about 2 inches? I’ll havw to try. Yeah I’m not sure about a 14.5” shock either but I found them DCC for 80 bucks so I’m gonna buy them.
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2019, 03:02:43 PM »
Just saying theyl ower you roughly 2 inches so flipped the other way should have a similar effect minus .5 inch for shock load I would imagine. Mhmm DS arent good for distance in the rear. Ive gotten good milage out of them as fronts though.
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2019, 07:32:50 PM »
Just saying theyl ower you roughly 2 inches so flipped the other way should have a similar effect minus .5 inch for shock load I would imagine. Mhmm DS arent good for distance in the rear. Ive gotten good milage out of them as fronts though.

thanks for the tip, yeah I think im going to go with the 14.5 shock...it will give me the line im looking for...hopeully the riding experience won't be terrible.

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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2019, 09:47:43 AM »
Thats a nice aggressive stance 💪💪💪
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2019, 09:27:27 PM »
Are those the revival super nova LEDs? I just ordered some. Do you have any thoughts about them yet? Did you just press them into the frame rails?


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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #16 on: May 13, 2019, 11:13:40 AM »
Are those the revival super nova LEDs? I just ordered some. Do you have any thoughts about them yet? Did you just press them into the frame rails?


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Yes they are and they are great, they have a threaded bolt so you can cap the end of the frame, drill it and thread it...screw them right in
I run them on my chopper too.
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2019, 12:37:34 PM »
The 76 I just finished for a buddy taught me a lot, now I know I need to be a little more organized when I put these bikes back together. Im going to do the bike in sections, starting with the front end.
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74' 750 chopper hardtail - complete - sold
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #18 on: December 04, 2019, 09:15:25 AM »
Working on the front end now, going to go through the bike section by section rather than a mess in front of me working on different parts at once. Got some polishing finished, still need to break down the rear wheel and prep and polish the rear hub and get ready to lace.
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75' 750f 91' cbr f2 swap cafe - mock up
74' 750 chopper hardtail - complete - sold
74' CB750/836kit - Black mix & match - daily rider - always tweaking
71' cb500 K0 survivor - complete
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #19 on: December 10, 2019, 01:06:57 PM »
Some cool race parts on that, I wonder what is in the motor ?

I was looking at 750 drag bikes and ended up coming across some random pictures of the bike I bought. One picture of it stripped down, as it was when i purchased it, and the other is when it was all put together/in service. Thought I would share them.
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74' 750 chopper hardtail - complete - sold
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71' cb500 K0 survivor - complete
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #20 on: April 21, 2020, 11:13:34 PM »
just picked up some used chromed fork lowers and brake calipers that came off a chopper...gonna use these and convert this build to dual disc.
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73/74'' CB500/550 resto-mod - sold
75' 750f 91' cbr f2 swap cafe - mock up
74' 750 chopper hardtail - complete - sold
74' CB750/836kit - Black mix & match - daily rider - always tweaking
71' cb500 K0 survivor - complete
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #21 on: April 22, 2020, 05:23:38 AM »
I saw you said you picked up the bike in Toledo, where are you located? I'm up in Taylor, Mi - not to far away! Grew up around Monroe so I'm very familiar with Toledo.
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #22 on: April 23, 2020, 03:09:12 PM »
I saw you said you picked up the bike in Toledo, where are you located? I'm up in Taylor, Mi - not to far away! Grew up around Monroe so I'm very familiar with Toledo.

Im in Metro Detroit...usually between Macomb and downtown.
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74' 750 chopper hardtail - complete - sold
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #23 on: April 24, 2020, 06:21:56 AM »
Are those the forks that were on Detroit Craigslist?  If so I saw those the other day.  How did that chopper rolling chassis look?  I'm thinking about calling on that...
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Re: Mix Match 750 build
« Reply #24 on: April 24, 2020, 10:10:09 PM »
yes, I like that chopper, looked solid, i liked the rake, the stance, its a blank canvas. Comes with all the hardware and a title.
73/74'' CB500/550 resto-mod - sold
75' 750f 91' cbr f2 swap cafe - mock up
74' 750 chopper hardtail - complete - sold
74' CB750/836kit - Black mix & match - daily rider - always tweaking
71' cb500 K0 survivor - complete
71' K1 - CANDY GOLD/BROWN Winton kit - in process