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Offline pamcopete

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9900 on: December 20, 2014, 04:13:22 AM »
I installed a complete front end on my '74 CB750 (forks, wheel, caliper, rotor, master cylinder and fender) from a '80 Yamaha XS650 last year and just recently added the 16" rear wheel from the same model.





The front wheel is a 64 spoke model from the XS650 Heritage Special with a new rim and spokes, which I proudly laced myself! (Three tries and 4 beers). The matching rear wheel is a 48 spoke rim from the same model.



I wanted the better brake on the front from the Yamaha and the look of the 64 spoke rim. The rear idea was to get that newer look of a 16" tire. I had to use a new sprocket on the rear wheel, so I decided to change the front sprocket as well. While I had the covers off, I took them to a shop in Charlotte, NC called "H & H Polishing and they did a fantastic job.


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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9901 on: December 20, 2014, 10:03:16 AM »
Quote from: pamcopete on December 20, 2014, 04:13:22 AM
I installed a complete front end on my '74 CB750 (forks, wheel, caliper, rotor, master cylinder and fender) from a '80 Yamaha XS650 last year and just recently added the 16" rear wheel from the same model.


Pete,
I love that paint job on your 750.  Did you do that yourself?

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9902 on: December 20, 2014, 10:51:30 AM »
Quote from: Restoration Fan on December 20, 2014, 10:03:16 AM
Quote from: pamcopete on December 20, 2014, 04:13:22 AM
I installed a complete front end on my '74 CB750 (forks, wheel, caliper, rotor, master cylinder and fender) from a '80 Yamaha XS650 last year and just recently added the 16" rear wheel from the same model.


Pete,
I love that paint job on your 750.  Did you do that yourself?

Ron

Ron, no I didn't. It's one of those rare instances where the PO "did good". In fact the tank was in the paint shop when I bought the bike.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9903 on: January 31, 2015, 02:20:51 AM »
http://www.inazumacafe.com/2015/01/supercharged.html


who's is this one?

not my style but interested if it rides or not?
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9904 on: February 08, 2015, 12:02:34 PM »
Major inspiration! 
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9905 on: February 08, 2015, 06:02:21 PM »
Quote from: JohnDRitter on February 08, 2015, 12:02:34 PM
Major inspiration!

Mike LaFountain (of Raccia) is a really decent fella.  Humble and talented.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9906 on: February 08, 2015, 06:19:14 PM »
say I'd like to replicate that polished tank strap. Where would I find a place to find the parts?
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9907 on: February 08, 2015, 08:48:37 PM »
It's either one-off stuff or something non-Honda appropriated to fit.  Note: the tank is a non-Honda tank, as well.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9908 on: February 09, 2015, 01:26:41 PM »
Really like the megs end caps, could use a couple of those on the Swarbricks.  Anyone have contact info??
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9909 on: February 09, 2015, 05:33:56 PM »
Quote from: JohnDRitter on February 08, 2015, 12:02:34 PM
Major inspiration! 
Hope the chain doesn't stretch...   Not much room for adjustment left...  It's the little things on some of these builds that drive me crazy.  Great looking bike, but is it go, or show?
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9910 on: February 09, 2015, 05:41:55 PM »
Out of all things, you choose the chain length to drive you crazy? Something that can be swapped out in 20 min? Bigger picture man.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9911 on: February 09, 2015, 05:52:32 PM »
Quote from: JohnDRitter on February 09, 2015, 05:41:55 PM
Out of all things, you choose the chain length to drive you crazy? Something that can be swapped out in 20 min? Bigger picture man.
No it's not man...  It's the little things...  I do think it's a beautiful bike but little things are way to often over looked.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9912 on: February 09, 2015, 06:45:45 PM »
Different strokes for different folk I suppose. I do agree with you on that chain, no one can argue that. But the time and talent it took to shape that seat cowl, retro fit that (I think Kawasaki) tank, rearset layout, ect....takes precedence over a ill-fitting chain. It doesn't void the designers talent.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9913 on: February 09, 2015, 10:27:00 PM »
I think you guys all missed the mods to the frame.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9914 on: February 10, 2015, 12:08:45 AM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on February 09, 2015, 10:27:00 PM
I think you guys all missed the mods to the frame.

I didn't.... ;)
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9915 on: February 10, 2015, 05:25:34 AM »
Quote from: tweakin on February 09, 2015, 05:52:32 PM
No it's not man...  It's the little things...  I do think it's a beautiful bike but little things are way to often over looked.
Ditto. It's all about the details that prove something is, or isn't designed to be used (ridden in this case). Fully thought through is far more difficult and elegant in my opinion, than "looks cool".
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9916 on: February 10, 2015, 05:56:23 AM »
I agree about the chain adjusters. Looks like you could take out a whole link (or two depends on your definition) and it would still have some slack. Also the cotter pin is missing from the axle, this is a big no-no in my book.

Can't help but notice these and then a lot of the magic is gone.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9917 on: February 10, 2015, 06:05:48 PM »
The rear brake cable took some planning.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9918 on: February 10, 2015, 07:33:16 PM »
Can anybody tell what the front tire is ?
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9919 on: February 11, 2015, 05:34:29 AM »
Quote from: greenjeans on February 10, 2015, 07:33:16 PM
Can anybody tell what the front tire is ?
Period rib.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9920 on: February 11, 2015, 05:35:43 AM »
Quote from: Riceman on February 10, 2015, 06:05:48 PM
The rear brake cable took some planning.
Granted, cable actuated DLS drum brake is way cool.  But, same on front? No disc?
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9921 on: February 11, 2015, 08:41:07 AM »
That is "Old School" and well done, very cool.  How about the shift lever on the right side?  I have an old Ducati with right side shift in the reverse pattern (up for first, down for the rest of the gears).  Every once in a while I get in a hurry and down shift when I intended to up shift.  Gets real exciting for a few seconds!  Anyone able to ID the rear brake?
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9922 on: February 11, 2015, 12:28:21 PM »
Quote from: MCRider on February 11, 2015, 05:35:43 AM
Granted, cable actuated DLS drum brake is way cool.  But, same on front? No disc?
DLS drum? ??? I did a bit of a search and came up with some guys trying to set one up on an older Husqvarna... Looked like it was a drum with two shoe-spreading cams. But I still don't know what it is / stands for. Can you help me out?
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9923 on: February 11, 2015, 12:39:39 PM »
Duel leading shoe---x4 break shoes?
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #9924 on: February 11, 2015, 12:57:40 PM »
Actually in this case 2 shoes but still double leading. It looks like 36 spokes so may even be a front hub. Looks like a Honda backing plate but not CB77, CB450 maybe?
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