Hey everybody Adam here from Dayton, OH. I just picked up a '74 cb750 to rebuild/build and found this site and im sure ill be frequenting it especially through this summer as i build this bike.
heres a little backround on the project:
i picked it up a couple weeks ago... a freshly painted frame and wheels and new tires, and about seven boxes of parts.
the previous owner wanted to rebuild it and got a decent start, but mainly the only stuff done so far was some fresh paint on the frame and a few odds and ends. he did tear down the engine and start the rebuild(bottom end is done), and cleaned up the heads, cylinders, and valve cover, it pretty much just needs reassembled. everything else for the bike, and i do mean EVERYTHING, is thrown in boxes and needs sorted, cleaned, and checked/tested. im not sure yet what ill be needing to complete the build i figured for right now ill complete the engine and go from there.
So far ive picked up a couple high performance iems, i figure nows the time to do it since the engines already torn down...
Big Bore 850cc kit - cycle ex
high performance cam - web cam racing
heavy duty cam chain - cycle ex
dyna electronic ignition and coils- kit from Chitown choppers..i think thats where its from
still need a good set of carbs, ive seen a ton of them new for around $700 for the complete rack (ouch!) im hoping to pick up a complete rack used and just rebuild them myself...the set that came with the bike has a couple parts missing here and there(only two complete carbs and two halfway complete) but ive got a rebuild kit ready for a halfway decent set.
have the complete gasket set
a Haynes and a Clymer manual in the mail on the way now
some items and work ill be needing in the future...
cafe tank, seat, fairing and bars
a good set of side covers
rears sets etc...
i could definetly use some info on finding some of these items like a tank for under $500 and rear sets for under $300
ive got a couple bucks set aside specifically for this project and im sure itll be used up quick but im gonna try to stay on it and get it road worthy this year.
well i think thats about it i uploaded some pics, if i did it right, and ill be sure to put more up as stuff gets done.
