Author Topic: Blog: 736cc Builds His Pipe Dream (Read 45120 times)

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #75 on:** November 18, 2007, 08:20:03 AM »

It might be a reference to the parts vendor list.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=743.msg4704#msg4704

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #76 on:** November 18, 2007, 09:13:16 AM »

Quote from: jsaab2748 on November 18, 2007, 08:05:32 AM

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Would you consider formulating a list of the vendors you use and their information so that it may be added to the new restoration section?
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Not to get off track, but where exactly is the restoration section? thx..

Main page SOHC4.net - Navigation Box on the left - Restoration Guide - It's something relatively new and only has Speedos in it currently.

736cc · « **Reply #77 on:** November 18, 2007, 11:22:35 AM »

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can you still get or do you have the rubber stop for the plate?

Actually found it in a box of parts that came w/ this bike

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So these clamps are zinc plated and not chromed?

airbox has zinc clamps, intakes use chrome

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Would you consider formulating a list of the vendors you use and their information so that it may be added to the new restoration section?

Useful Vendor list:
1. Honda dealer (local and internet) Period parts book w/ stock #'s is key
2. Motor Cycle Yamiya (Japan internet)
3. eBay ('nuff said)
4. Nassau Chromium Plating 516-746-6666
5. Alternative Cycle (used parts/motors) 516-379-3287
6. SOHC/4 (internet)
7. Sandcast Only Owners Club (internet)
8. Horse-trading w/ good folks in the loop
9. Garage full of CB750's and parts. Rotate stock constantly. Save the good stuff for that extra-special restoration.

736cc · « **Reply #78 on:** November 19, 2007, 09:20:40 AM »

Exhaust Pipes Installed

These very special unstamped no-number pipes were installed last night, along w/ the rare "fat" original exhaust clamps and nos passeger pegs. Pipe fitting was tight; took a bit of filing at the connector tubes (typical of new pipes) and in the frame bracket holes (powder coating made them too tight) but they're finally on and are absolutely flawless, and amazingly NEW. Definately the cat's meow. Almost a shame to get carbon in them!

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #79 on:** November 19, 2007, 09:24:56 AM »

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along w/ the rare "fat" original exhaust clamps

Hope you don't mind my picking your brain a bit. What is meant by the above reference, how do they differ from whatever the alternative is?

754 · « **Reply #80 on:** November 19, 2007, 09:28:37 AM »

Did you notice the difference in the welding on the rear footrest brackets.. way different than later ones..

The fins on the early pipe clamps are thicker, fatter, real noticeable when held beside a later clamp, I have a pics somewhere (will post if I find them)

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #81 on:** November 19, 2007, 10:05:00 AM »

I'd appreciate the pictures. It's amazing how small details count, I guess, for some.

JLeather · « **Reply #82 on:** November 19, 2007, 12:00:50 PM »

How late were those clamps used in production? I've got a 71 that I swear has those fat clamps on it.

736cc · « **Reply #83 on:** November 19, 2007, 12:52:57 PM »

The backside of the #2 and #3 "fat" early type clamps are noticeably bevelled so they don't foul the cylinder head fins, they're so thick. Another difference is each clamp is particular to each cylinder, not simply 2 lefts and 2 right,s as the later type are. They also weigh a few ounces more.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #84 on:** November 19, 2007, 01:17:21 PM »

Thanks for the detail.

736cc · « **Reply #85 on:** November 20, 2007, 06:19:47 AM »

Good morning; enjoying a cup of coffee at 6 AM

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #86 on:** November 20, 2007, 08:14:22 AM »

Quit loafing and get working. You should be done by noon.

Another fine quality job!

cleveland · « **Reply #87 on:** November 20, 2007, 09:46:38 AM »

Quote from: 736cc on November 18, 2007, 11:22:35 AM

Is that your garage?! One of every color eh? Where do you live? Better yet, can you email me mapquest directions so I can come a steal them, please. Oh yea, don't forget to leave the signed titles on work work bench.

All kidding aside, that collection is rather impressive.

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #88 on:** November 20, 2007, 04:01:56 PM »

Quote from: cleveland on November 20, 2007, 09:46:38 AM

Quote from: 736cc on November 18, 2007, 11:22:35 AM

Is that your garage?! One of every color eh? Where do you live? Better yet, can you email me mapquest directions so I can come a steal them, please. Oh yea, don't forget to leave the signed titles on work work bench.

All kidding aside, that collection is rather impressive.

The Gold one is mine now.

andy750 · « **Reply #89 on:** November 21, 2007, 09:42:43 AM »

Really? You bought the Gold bike??

Lucky!! Lets see photos when you get it and the huge smile on your face!!

cheers
Andy

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #90 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:02:50 AM »

Well, since I'm deploying and gonna be making fat cash, I figured I could splurge a little and get the K0 of my dreams. It actually was kind of an accident, as I didn't start out wanting a sandcast or a Candy Gold one, but the longer I have the Gold, the more I like it. It's now my favorite SOHC color.

Wasn't cheap, but it's only money, I'm gonna make more. Ya only live once and all that.

Here are some pics on the day I got it. Those HM300s sound WICKED, especially when the engine comes on the cam from 6K to redline. They positively WAIL!

It's got all the proper early sandcast parts, down to the real esoteric stuff that no one except sandcast fanatics really notices like the stator cover, the exhaust clamps, LH horn mount, etc. Yeah, I know Candy Gold wasn't a "Sandcast" color, but I prefer its "uniqueness" to the over-common red and blue ones. Was at Barber and saw maybe eight K0s, (including the museum sandcast) and every single one was Candy Blue-Green. I hardly EVER see a Gold K0.

On to the pics:

Some folks say I kinda resemble Denzel Washington. Not sure if I see it though.

The actual pic. The smile is subdued. I looked like the Cheshire Cat earlier!

Badger 5 · « **Reply #91 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:06:22 AM »

Please tell me that you are out of LA and won't be taking that bike out around Leesville.

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #92 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:11:58 AM »

Quote from: Badger 5 on November 21, 2007, 11:06:22 AM

Please tell me that you are out of LA and won't be taking that bike out around Leesville.

Actually the bike was in Texas, but since this is my last week before I go to the Sandbox for a year, I brought it here to enjoy for a few days before I go.

The daily rider is still the F1, but I CANNOT resist the K0. The sound, the fury...those that have them will understand.

Here's the F1. Got the brake problems sorted and just turned 1130 (original) miles on it. The pic is from around 600 miles. The pipes have been de-blued as well.

A couple of months ago:

Badger 5 · « **Reply #93 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:15:37 AM »

Good luck over their and keep your head down. My brother will be their in January. Fortunatly I get out in January so no sandbox for me.

cleveland · « **Reply #94 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:18:34 AM »

Nice!

As badger said, keep your head down and your muzzle up.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #95 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:30:59 AM »

Stay safe Denzel....or is it Groovie

Sam.

andy750 · « **Reply #96 on:** November 21, 2007, 12:04:43 PM »

Great photos Groovie and thanks for that! I am very jealous!! Gold is one of my favorites (after sunrise orange of course). Very nice KO!! I have HM300s albeit on a K4 but yeah they sound great. Very nice F1 as well - you are one lucky guy!!! Good luck in the deployment and get back home safe.

cheers
Andy

my78k · « **Reply #97 on:** November 21, 2007, 12:12:43 PM »

I'm jealous of the bike but not the deployment! Stay safe!

Dennis

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #98 on:** November 21, 2007, 12:27:26 PM »

Wow! 2 really nice bikes. Good luck at the sand box. What bike are you getting when you return?

I would like a report on which bike wins in the 1/4 mile

What caused the F's pipes to blue? I've owned mine since new and never had that issue?!

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #99 on:** November 21, 2007, 01:02:33 PM »

Dont' know what "deployment" is, but talking about fat money, good luck, and staying away, I guess it's something related to the Army. Good luck then.

Very nice bike, congratulations. Does it also have the white fender rubber grommet for the speedo drive?

And what about the F1? It looks just like out of the showroom floor. Congratulations on it too.

And thanks again for the chainguard. Still waiting for you to tell me how much to send you....

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