Author Topic: 1974 cb750 (Read 5688 times)

RAFster122s · « **Reply #25 on:** July 17, 2023, 03:21:10 pm »

Delkevic or Hindle systems are nice, not stock of course but a good solution.

newday777 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 17, 2023, 05:46:45 pm »

It's too bad you ask now on exhaust :'( as up until June 30th you could have ordered a set of Busso 4into4 repops for €850 shipping included. We are expecting them to ship in October.

Delkevic makes a great 4into1 for @$400. USD

Schnell · « **Reply #27 on:** July 18, 2023, 03:45:47 pm »

I would have been okay with Delkevic 4into1 but they ship with UPS and there are horror stories about exorbitant brokerage fees for cross border shipping applied inconsistently.

Today I adjusted the valve tappets. The previous owner in his ad stated that he was meticulous in tune-ups. Sounds good, right? Unfortunately he was a bit ham handed and the tappet covers and tappet adjustment lock nuts were waaay too tight. On 4 of the tappet covers I needed to use a cold chisel and hammer on the perimeter. Also, the screw heads to adjust points and timing plate where mangled.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #28 on:** July 18, 2023, 05:57:02 pm »

Try Hindle Exhaust in Port Perry, ON. I had one of theirs on a cb750F. I swapped it out for a stock system and am saving for my Rickman. Fantastic system and weighs almost nothing!

Schnell · « **Reply #29 on:** July 18, 2023, 07:14:45 pm »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on July 18, 2023, 05:57:02 pm

Try Hindle Exhaust in Port Perry, ON. I had one of theirs on a cb750F. I swapped it out for a stock system and am saving for my Rickman. Fantastic system and weighs almost nothing!

Great, thanks, I will!

edit: I checked their site and realized I'd emailed with this company and a fellow named Kemp. Does he work in Port Perry?

A new observation of the bike: The handlebars has a definite notchy-ness feel. I've done a steering head bearing replacement before on a previously owned 1975 CB750.

newday777 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 18, 2023, 07:41:03 pm »

Quote from: Schnell on July 18, 2023, 07:14:45 pm

Quote from: BenelliSEI on July 18, 2023, 05:57:02 pm
Try Hindle Exhaust in Port Perry, ON. I had one of theirs on a cb750F. I swapped it out for a stock system and am saving for my Rickman. Fantastic system and weighs almost nothing!

Great, thanks, I will!

edit: I checked their site and realized I'd emailed with this company and a fellow named Kemp. Does he work in Port Perry?

A new observation of the bike: The handlebars has a definite notchy-ness feel. I've done a steering head bearing replacement before on a previously owned 1975 CB750.

So Hindle isn't too far from you then? I do like their 4into2into1 header that tucks in closer to the frame than most 4into1 systems do. Less chance of hitting the lower pipes! Go for it!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #31 on:** July 18, 2023, 08:15:05 pm »

Quote from: Schnell on July 18, 2023, 07:14:45 pm

Quote from: BenelliSEI on July 18, 2023, 05:57:02 pm
Try Hindle Exhaust in Port Perry, ON. I had one of theirs on a cb750F. I swapped it out for a stock system and am saving for my Rickman. Fantastic system and weighs almost nothing!

Great, thanks, I will!

edit: I checked their site and realized I'd emailed with this company and a fellow named Kemp. Does he work in Port Perry?

A new observation of the bike: The handlebars has a definite notchy-ness feel. I've done a steering head bearing replacement before on a previously owned 1975 CB750.

Sorry…. No recollection of who. Suggest you give them a call. When the system went on the 750F, it went to their shop to be fitted.

Schnell · « **Reply #32 on:** July 19, 2023, 07:51:42 am »

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So Hindle isn't too far from you then? I do like their 4into2into1 header that tucks in closer to the frame than most 4into1 systems do. Less chance of hitting the lower pipes! Go for it!
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15 minutes away!

Another option: I could y a parts 1974 cb750 on FB marketplace that is incomplete (no tank,side covers, seat, headlight, electrics) but does have a motor with carbs, wheels, bobbed frame and an RC 4into1 exhaust system. I just don't have any room to store it indoors. It'd be the same price as a new Hindle 4into1.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #33 on:** July 19, 2023, 12:41:29 pm »

Parts bike sounds like a viable option. The Hindle systems are pretty sweet too……..

Schnell · « **Reply #34 on:** July 20, 2023, 07:59:38 pm »

I visited Hindle this morning hoping to see an example of their product. Unfortunately this was their manufacturing site, not a retail outlet. They build to order in these buildings. An office worker suggested 2 to 4 weeks to completing your order.

That's what swayed my decision to buy the parts bike with the good R.C. 4into1 exhaust system. Hoping to pick it up Saturday.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #35 on:** July 21, 2023, 05:21:13 am »

Quote from: Schnell on July 20, 2023, 07:59:38 pm

I visited Hindle this morning hoping to see an example of their product. Unfortunately this was their manufacturing site, not a retail outlet. They build to order in these buildings. An office worker suggested 2 to 4 weeks to completing your order.

That's what swayed my decision to buy the parts bike with the good R.C. 4into1 exhaust system. Hoping to pick it up Saturday.

Interesting that it takes so long. Good option to go with the parts bike!

RAFster122s · « **Reply #36 on:** July 21, 2023, 09:49:13 am »

That would presume Ripple Rock Racers has no systems in their warehouse ready to ship and all are built on a demand basis.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #37 on:** July 21, 2023, 07:09:12 pm »

Quote from: RAFster122s on July 21, 2023, 09:49:13 am

That would presume Ripple Rock Racers has no systems in their warehouse ready to ship and all are built on a demand basis.

Worth checking but based on their ordering options, looks to me like they are built to spec in the place in Port Perry you visited.

Schnell · « **Reply #38 on:** July 21, 2023, 09:07:51 pm »

The office worker said that exhausts were built to order. There were no already built exhausts sitting around for me to looksee.

This is the bike I hope to pick up tomorrow. Buying primarily for the exhaust system. R.C. Any experience with this manufacturer?

RAFster122s · « **Reply #39 on:** July 21, 2023, 09:27:16 pm »

R.C. is huge vintage racing supplier, been racing them for a long time, or did. They were well respected. If the RC Engineering system is giving you good ground clearance for street use, then that's great!
Kerker is another supplier many like.

Hindle systems are really nice and quite a bit more expensive than Delkevic exhaust systems.

newday777 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 22, 2023, 02:22:55 am »

I have a R.C. Engineering exhaust on my K6 project bike(motor needs a rebuild) The chrome is rusty on the exhaust so I haven't used it. It is well built. They were a great system in their day.
R.C Engineering had a large contingent of high performance products in the day for the CB750 (and other bikes).

Russ Collins drag raced to push the envelope on his 2 and 3 motor drag racer bikes. His son Russ Jr, who also drag races still, is rebuilding the 3 motor bike known as Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and the 2 motor bike known as the Sorcerer.

https://www.cycledrag.com/reyes-relic-russ-collins

http://hof.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=147

Schnell · « **Reply #41 on:** July 22, 2023, 02:44:26 pm »

Got the parts bike today. Bought primarily for the exhaust. It was a long and bumpy ride home and the exhaust came loose. Luckily interference with the front wheel kept it from falling off completely. That would have been a disaster.

Schnell · « **Reply #42 on:** July 23, 2023, 12:19:28 pm »

New tires, and new used RC exhaust from the parts bike. Running but not running great yet. Coming along. Hope to get it on the road before the end of this summer. 1974 CB750

newday777 · « **Reply #43 on:** July 23, 2023, 01:45:14 pm »

That looks good on there.

Schnell · « **Reply #44 on:** July 23, 2023, 07:31:47 pm »

It sounds not too loud which is what I was hoping. Now to get those carbs synched it.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #45 on:** July 24, 2023, 04:15:31 am »

That pipe looks great, good choice.

Schnell · « **Reply #46 on:** July 27, 2023, 06:47:02 pm »

Steering head bearings arrived today.

70CB750 · « **Reply #47 on:** July 31, 2023, 01:55:37 pm »

Quote from: Schnell on July 23, 2023, 12:19:28 pm

New tires, and new used RC exhaust from the parts bike. Running but not running great yet. Coming along. Hope to get it on the road before the end of this summer. 1974 CB750

Following.

Are you planning another grand tour across USA?

70CB750 · « **Reply #48 on:** August 10, 2023, 03:00:27 am »

Quote from: newday777 on July 12, 2023, 11:18:02 pm

Delkevic is a decent 4into1 system and about the lowest cost exhaust to fit

https://www.ebay.com/itm/182474158298

+1 on Delkevic. I run it on the 900, very happy with it.

Schnell · « **Reply #49 on:** August 11, 2023, 06:01:49 am »

Following.

Are you planning another grand tour across USA?

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Hello Prokop

We rode a few miles together on that trip didn't we?

No, I don't think I'll be doing another trip of that scale again. That was a bucket list adventure.

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