Author Topic: The 1970 Daytona CR750s. (Read 262788 times)

voxonda · « **Reply #250 on:** June 11, 2008, 06:49:51 am »

Quote from: SamCR750 on June 05, 2008, 12:43:03 pm

Thats great Rob, don't you just love it when it all starts to come together.
If you need any graphics Rob, Simon (Lordmoonpie) is your man.
Looking forward to seeing the pics Monday night.

Sam.

I've put some pictures in the "preparing for trackday" - topic.

Cheers.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #251 on:** June 12, 2008, 06:01:16 am »

I've got a pair of Koni 7610 shocks for a CB900 hanging up in my garage...........

Quote from: lordmoonpie on June 10, 2008, 03:17:31 pm

Terry - have you checked their website at www.mandp.com? I got some Raask pipes off them recently so they still deal in raask items...

Thanks Lord Moonie, I'll check it out! Cheers, Terry.

Quote from: lincoln on June 10, 2008, 11:43:39 am

Terry, if you're still lookin' for the Laverda bars, they have them in 1" as well as 7/8"...

http://www.mototwin.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=93_89&products_id=315

Thanks mate, I'll look at them too!

voxonda · « **Reply #252 on:** June 17, 2008, 12:35:13 pm »

I think he's finished:

Let me hear what you think.

voxonda · « **Reply #253 on:** June 17, 2008, 12:38:07 pm »

andy750 · « **Reply #254 on:** June 17, 2008, 01:22:21 pm »

Wow!!! Very very nice!!! We need close ups!!

When is the race? How does it run?

Well done!!
cheers
Andy

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #255 on:** June 17, 2008, 04:12:34 pm »

Well done Rob, I hope it goes as well as it looks for you.

Nice helmet as well RIP JD

Sam.

voxonda · « **Reply #256 on:** June 17, 2008, 11:51:26 pm »

Thanks,

Joey 4 ever.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #257 on:** June 18, 2008, 04:12:02 pm »

Quote from: mitchell184 on January 09, 2008, 12:51:23 am

Hi Everyone

I'm also coming to this thread late in the game (just signed up), but can shed a little light here....

Of the four factory CB750s (not CRs....the CR moniker reflected kitted bikes with kit parts, not whole motorcycles) built back in early '70 for Daytona, only one has been proven to still exist. It's in France, and one of the two bikes shipped there after Daytona for endurance-race use by Honda France.

I have hi-rez images of one (a right-side-shift machine) right after it was uncrated at American Honda in Gardena. The detail of the images is stunning.

Two years ago, Motorcyclist sent Patrick Bodden, Bob Hansen and Bob Jamison to Paris to check on a bike owned by a collector who claimed to have one of the originals...

Although they couldn't confirm it was THE Mann or Bryans bike (or one of the others), they did confirm that various engine and chassis parts of the bike did indeed come from one of the four factory machines. Which is significant considering how elusive this portion of Honda's mechanical history really is.

We've got pix and an amazing bundle of notes on the Paris bike, the trip and the machine in question, and will publish them at some point in Motorcyclist Classic - our new classic/vintage magazine - when we get things organized and the story written in full.

Anyway, I'm in touch with Hansen and various Japanese Honda R&D engineers (who worked on the CB project in the late '60s) on some of the more important details of the story, and we're hoping to lay to rest some of the wild CR/Mann/Replica BS that's been floating around these last decade or so.

Thanks for your time....

Mitch Boehm
Editor
Motorcyclist Classic
Mitch.Boehm@sourceinterlink.com
323.782.2587

Anyone know if the magazine Mitch refered to was published ?

Sam

mcpuffett · « **Reply #258 on:** June 21, 2008, 01:43:34 am »

Hi Sam, in that DVD i sent you theres a CR in it and it shows Bob Hansen and some others checking it out , dont know if its the same one Mitch is refering to? $:-\$ chers Mick.

jesus freek · « **Reply #259 on:** June 21, 2008, 08:53:19 am »

Sam that magazine has been published and is in finer book stores such as barnes and noble and borders,but at a steep price of $9.00.This month is the premier month.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #260 on:** June 21, 2008, 05:41:36 pm »

ooh Ooh, can someone pick me up a copy? I'll happily pay the 9 bucks plus postage, of course? Cheers, Terry.

Ecosse · « **Reply #261 on:** June 21, 2008, 08:45:07 pm »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on June 21, 2008, 05:41:36 pm

ooh Ooh, can someone pick me up a copy? I'll happily pay the 9 bucks plus postage, of course? Cheers, Terry.

Here's a link for back issues if no one will step up.

http://www.primediabackissues.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PB&Product_Code=MTCRET08SP&Category_Code=MTC

(PRIMEDIABACKISSUES.COM) Six bucks plus post.

It's sold out in my area.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #262 on:** June 23, 2008, 12:03:35 pm »

Quote from: jesus freek on June 21, 2008, 08:53:19 am

Sam that magazine has been published and is in finer book stores such as barnes and noble and borders,but at a steep price of $9.00.This month is the premier month.

Do you mean it is the one with the CR article in it ?

Sam.

MRieck · « **Reply #263 on:** June 23, 2008, 06:35:28 pm »

Quote from: SamCR750 on June 17, 2008, 04:12:34 pm

Well done Rob, I hope it goes as well as it looks for you.

Nice helmet as well RIP JD

Sam.

Sam....there was a change in my shuttle flight to Manchester. BA cancelled the original one. I'll give you the dope tomorrow. I believe it is a bit later in arriving. (Added 1 minute later) Sorry folks.....I thought I sent a PM. Anyway....that bike looks absolutely gorgeous.....nicely done sir. The Dunlop helmet is the finishing touch. God I could never understand a word he said but the riding did the real talking I'd reckon.
Mike

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #264 on:** June 23, 2008, 08:01:56 pm »

No problem Mike, speak to me nearer the time.

Sam.

.RJ · « **Reply #265 on:** June 27, 2008, 08:31:41 am »

Quote from: Ecosse on June 21, 2008, 08:45:07 pm

Here's a link for back issues if no one will step up.

http://www.primediabackissues.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PB&Product_Code=MTCRET08SP&Category_Code=MTC

(PRIMEDIABACKISSUES.COM) Six bucks plus post.

It's sold out in my area.

Is the site legit? I didnt see the magazine at any bookstores... I go in every month to pick up Bike and PB.

cafe750 · « **Reply #266 on:** July 06, 2008, 07:59:19 am »

Sam,
This issue doesn't have the CR article in it...do you still want it? I'll send you a copy, if I can still find it around...

voxonda · « **Reply #267 on:** July 07, 2008, 06:16:47 am »

Hi guys,

Anyone here got a drawing of the oiltank of the CR750???

Thanks, rob

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #268 on:** July 07, 2008, 11:56:05 am »

Quote from: cafe750 on July 06, 2008, 07:59:19 am

Sam,
This issue doesn't have the CR article in it...do you still want it? I'll send you a copy, if I can still find it around...

That would be great, let me know the cost.

Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #269 on:** July 07, 2008, 11:58:26 am »

Quote from: voxonda on July 07, 2008, 06:16:47 am

Hi guys,

Anyone here got a drawing of the oiltank of the CR750???

Thanks, rob

PM me your address Rob, I'll measure it up as soon as I get chance and post on to you.

Sam.

voxonda · « **Reply #270 on:** July 07, 2008, 12:06:32 pm »

PM-ed you Sam.

Thanks.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #271 on:** July 07, 2008, 07:01:38 pm »

No you haven't

try again

Sam.

voxonda · « **Reply #272 on:** July 07, 2008, 11:44:19 pm »

Quote from: SamCR750 on July 07, 2008, 07:01:38 pm

No you haven't try again

Sam.

OK, have tried it again.

Cheers.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #273 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:20:50 am »

Sorted.

De La Nooch · « **Reply #274 on:** July 15, 2008, 01:55:31 pm »

Quote from: voxonda on March 13, 2008, 02:28:58 pm

Since I am starting up a (very) small business in supplying parts for CB's 750/500, I am in the process of developing 'special' parts which are becoming hard to get these days. One of the items is a top rear engine mounting part. Used this part years ago on a 750 racer. I just need to blast and paint. See what you all think.

I also have a front engine-mounting part made out of 7075 Alloy. Will post a picture shortly.

Cheers, Rob

Did you ever get the business off of the ground? Have anything available for a 550K1? I don't necessarily need any parts, but I would love to support someone who makes parts for our bikes...

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Author Topic: The 1970 Daytona CR750s. (Read 262788 times)

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