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babyfood1217 · « **Reply #6850 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:12:28 am »

Quote from: Ricky_Racer on April 17, 2011, 12:15:09 am

The forks look like CB750A forks to me. They have a longer lower that the "K" forks. Triple trees and turn signal mounts also look to be from the Automatic. IMHO...

The rear looks like a 3x16 drop-center Harley to me. Not sure about the front rim; I've had a hard time locating a narrow (2.15 - 2.30) 40-spoke 16". Anybody got any suggestions? RR

I agree with RR on the rear, but I'm curious if anyone else thinks the front might be the same? Hard to tell without a direct side-on shot, but both appear to be high-centered 16" rims. Can't compare to the rear wheel I've got from a harley as it is a 17", but just my 2 cents...

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #6851 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:47:24 pm »

I dunno either. Does anyone know if a stock width CB750A will take a 3" rim? If so, it might be a HD rear. If not...? RR

Anti-Johnny · « **Reply #6852 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:05:27 pm »

I'll take three.

754 · « **Reply #6853 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:18:30 pm »

750 A trees are same width as the others I think, I have a set I can measure.
I have a Honda? 16 in rim with 110 tire I think..its off a 450 i think..has a beltdrive sprocket on it, and narrow 16 in rim, looks like a sohc 750 rim style.. I had thought of running it on the front

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #6854 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:37:59 pm »

Quote from: 754 on April 17, 2011, 10:18:30 pm

750 A trees are same width as the others I think, I have a set I can measure.
I have a Honda? 16 in rim with 110 tire I think..its off a 450 i think..has a beltdrive sprocket on it, and narrow 16 in rim, looks like a sohc 750 rim style.. I had thought of running it on the front

Okay, Frank, are you gonna lace it onto a CB750 hub? It's 40-spoke? I hope the answers are "yes"... When you get the tire off, measure the inside of the rim if you would. I don't suppose there's any way to id the source bike, is there?

I'm still looking for a source for 16" steel wheels.

BTW, yeah the Automatic front end looks like the same width as a CB750K and the triples are as ugly as a '78's. I thought the extra lower length might come in handy some day but I really haven't pursued the issue yet. RR

754 · « **Reply #6855 on:** April 18, 2011, 08:56:23 am »

There was a seperate thread on that front end, I had posted to it.
The tire looks like an old/remake? of an Avon 5.00x16, that is a tall tire with a narrow side profile, it may fit where others will not.
Also you can grind a bit off your fork legs where the tire touches.. not recommended but if you only do it in that spot you still have 85% of the original strength.
I will check the rim today, it is size stamped, I think. I think its Honda..being belt drive narrows it down to only a few choices even including Kawi,, then its just order oem, or from a salvage yard.

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #6856 on:** April 18, 2011, 10:29:34 am »

754 · « **Reply #6857 on:** April 18, 2011, 07:33:40 pm »

Looks like a CD 175 to me.
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Ricky Racer the rim is a J 16 x 2.15, the outer width of rim is 3.12 ish. With 120 on it the wide part of tire is just under 4 inch.
Now the bad.. 36 hole... but if you use a Yam XS 650 hub, a CB 750 rotor will bolt right on, may need a spacer

greenjeans · « **Reply #6858 on:** April 19, 2011, 06:39:13 am »

Quote from: babyfood1217 on April 17, 2011, 10:12:28 am

Quote from: Ricky_Racer on April 17, 2011, 12:15:09 am
The forks look like CB750A forks to me. They have a longer lower that the "K" forks. Triple trees and turn signal mounts also look to be from the Automatic. IMHO...

The rear looks like a 3x16 drop-center Harley to me. Not sure about the front rim; I've had a hard time locating a narrow (2.15 - 2.30) 40-spoke 16". Anybody got any suggestions? RR

I agree with RR on the rear, but I'm curious if anyone else thinks the front might be the same? Hard to tell without a direct side-on shot, but both appear to be high-centered 16" rims. Can't compare to the rear wheel I've got from a harley as it is a 17", but just my 2 cents...

I've been staring at those photos for days... I think that they are the same size tires and rims. I originally thought they were 17's, but after searching around,
the tires definitely look like the Avon SM Mark II. (AV004) I have only seen those in one size - 5.00/16 I just can't imagine these fitting between stock fork triples.
I love this bike because everything is very close to stock - I mean not much in the way of frame mods etc. Just a loop in the rear.
I'm sure there is much that we don't see....

754 · « **Reply #6859 on:** April 19, 2011, 08:09:46 am »

They both look like stadard drop-center H-D style rims with Avon 5.00 x 16s

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #6860 on:** April 19, 2011, 08:19:44 am »

Thanks for the research and info, Frank. I guess I'll play around with a H-D sixteen I've got. If the 3" rim will squeeze into a set of stock width CB750 forks, getting it into a set of GL1000's should be a breeze. Too bad it's so hard to find a 16x2.15x40....

BTW, on a set of Rickman 41mm forks, it's hard to get anything wider than the standard 1.85 Borrani in there! Not much room for playing.

RR

ev0lve · « **Reply #6861 on:** April 19, 2011, 04:26:10 pm »

The poor man's Guzzi Sport. Which would be me

Still doesn't hold a candle to Little_Horse

lordmember1969 · « **Reply #6862 on:** April 20, 2011, 12:23:20 pm »

Quote from: Iggy on April 19, 2011, 04:26:10 pm

The poor man's Guzzi Sport. Which would be me

Still doesn't hold a candle to Little_Horse

Now I want one

hondaface75 · « **Reply #6863 on:** April 20, 2011, 01:43:56 pm »

+1 Ive wanted one for a while now. I read somewhere they were one of the top 10 worst production bikes though

Thats alright with me, I like odd ball bikes

Little_Horse · « **Reply #6864 on:** April 20, 2011, 08:30:59 pm »

Quote from: hondaface75 on April 20, 2011, 01:43:56 pm

+1 Ive wanted one for a while now. I read somewhere they were one of the top 10 worst production bikes though Thats alright with me, I like odd ball bikes

Out of all the old bikes I have ridden though the cx has best motor for power delivery vs cc's. It pulls like a much bigger engine in the low and mid range where you normally cruise but it still feels like a 500 in the top end. All in all a great engine to build a bike from, and one of the ugliest bikes honda ever made. Its quirky too which for me translates into character.

MoMo · « **Reply #6865 on:** April 20, 2011, 09:50:45 pm »

Quote from: hondaface75 on April 20, 2011, 01:43:56 pm

+1 Ive wanted one for a while now. I read somewhere they were one of the top 10 worst production bikes though Thats alright with me, I like odd ball bikes

I have two interstate versions and find the design to be as reliable, smooth, relatively easy to work on, and economical as any Honda I've ever owned...Larry

hondaface75 · « **Reply #6866 on:** April 21, 2011, 03:21:58 am »

well this is good to hear

They werent my words though. Something about the bike diving to the right when you let off the throttle? and a few other things. Definately a bike with character either way.

bwaller · « **Reply #6867 on:** April 21, 2011, 03:36:20 am »

There will always be a torque reaction with an engine mounted this way, same as BMW, Guzzi, etc.

I was never a fan, but have heard these engines are bullet proof. In a stripped down state what do they weigh? It might make a great little endurance racer if that shaft could go....

754 · « **Reply #6868 on:** April 21, 2011, 08:13:19 am »

Shaft wont go without a big fight. a few of those pushrod 500 running at Bonneville.

back to that 750, I am thinking.. maybe start looking at cruiser triple trees, they tend to be wider and they may be using a saet of one of them...

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #6869 on:** April 21, 2011, 04:52:27 pm »

Quote from: Gaucho on April 15, 2011, 10:37:27 am

Any more info on this one...?

kap384@telus.net · « **Reply #6870 on:** April 21, 2011, 07:28:06 pm »

Quote from: bwaller on April 21, 2011, 03:36:20 am

There will always be a torque reaction with an engine mounted this way, same as BMW, Guzzi, etc.

I was never a fan, but have heard these engines are bullet proof. In a stripped down state what do they weigh? It might make a great little endurance racer if that shaft could go....

Owned a GL650I for 10+ years and there was definitely little to NO torque reaction. Keep in mind Honda has a proven record of being more innovative than Beemer or Guzzi or really any other bike manufacturer. Simple answer, they made the big, heavy clutch spin the opposite direction.

Jt550 · « **Reply #6871 on:** April 21, 2011, 07:50:25 pm »

Gotta love the little racers......

SUELZER · « **Reply #6872 on:** April 21, 2011, 08:00:38 pm »

Quote from: Jt500 on April 21, 2011, 07:50:25 pm

Gotta love the little racers......

yes, yes you do. that is beautiful

Jt550 · « **Reply #6873 on:** April 21, 2011, 08:06:46 pm »

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Random Cafe......

An SIXGUNS Cafetracker.... (work in progress) (he give's me the inspiration to keep moving)

754 · « **Reply #6874 on:** April 21, 2011, 08:11:55 pm »

Gotta say about torque reaction on bikes..

I had a R 100 RT.. and I gotta say it.. you notice it the first few hours or rides... and after that......

its just not really noticeable...

.. its all part of growing up , methinks...

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