Author Topic: 74' cb750 - my rat bike (Read 69179 times)

dp2275 · « **Reply #150 on:** March 18, 2010, 06:10:47 AM »

Quote from: Laminar on March 17, 2010, 07:18:22 AM

If you're looking for handlebars, I have a set of mini-apes and a matching clutch cable for sale:

thanks for the offer but ill pass. ill be using 1" bars and controls!

Quote from: cornandp on March 17, 2010, 07:29:34 AM

yeah that setup sounds like the same type of hook ups as the veypor too. Magnetic speedo and a sensor for the coil. Also it came with a engine temp sensor for either water or air cooled motors, ambient air. My buddy just put one on his hurricane and I was impressed with how much stuff it came with. The only down side is it looks very modern not very vintage. The only way I would use it on an old bike was if I found someplace to blend it in with the bike so no one sees it when the bike is off.

thanks for the info, ill have to look around to see what will work best

dp2275 · « **Reply #151 on:** March 18, 2010, 07:19:43 PM »

mocking up the exhaust..

Little_Horse · « **Reply #152 on:** March 19, 2010, 07:15:08 AM »

I like the bike and the concept of the exhaust, but it looks as though there isn't going to be very much if any cornering clearance. And you would scratch your nice pipes finding out.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #153 on:** March 19, 2010, 11:03:09 AM »

+1. Would it be possible to bring them in a little or run them on the other side so you don't have to deal with the big alternator bulge out the side?

dp2275 · « **Reply #154 on:** March 19, 2010, 05:42:11 PM »

Quote from: cornandp on March 19, 2010, 07:15:08 AM

I like the bike and the concept of the exhaust, but it looks as though there isn't going to be very much if any cornering clearance. And you would scratch your nice pipes finding out.

bahhh, i aint scared! theres about 3" ground clearance which is more than it looks. i cut the pipes down this morning before work so ill post pics later tonight. its not like the pipes hinder clearance a whole lot more than the engine cases or forward controls...its a low bike to begin with but thats how i want it!

Quote from: Kit on March 19, 2010, 11:03:09 AM

+1. Would it be possible to bring them in a little or run them on the other side so you don't have to deal with the big alternator bulge out the side?

both pipes sit right up against the bottom of the engine case and up agains the frame rail so there is NO room to move them any...and they are on both sides so no switching stuff around (you know, 4 pipes for 4 cylinders).

dp2275 · « **Reply #155 on:** March 19, 2010, 07:32:47 PM »

dp2275 · « **Reply #156 on:** March 20, 2010, 07:24:03 AM »

Soos · « **Reply #157 on:** March 20, 2010, 02:00:33 PM »

NICE looking!

l8r

greasy j · « **Reply #158 on:** March 22, 2010, 01:19:58 AM »

hell yeah!

love the powell sk8 wheel!

use bmx foot pegs to complete the juvey theme! haha

bigmcgiv · « **Reply #159 on:** March 27, 2010, 05:49:25 AM »

DP if you want to lower you fork 2 inches to keep them flush with the trees. i did a build turtorial on it on another site. here is the link http://www.hondachopper.com/garage/shortening_forks/shortening_forks.html

Ernie · « **Reply #160 on:** March 27, 2010, 06:51:33 PM »

woe nice bike,great job

Im diggin the pipes too!

Bamboozler · « **Reply #161 on:** March 27, 2010, 11:29:27 PM »

Great job on the fab work! Enjoyed looking through the build. Looks like you're having fun it with it, keep the updates a-comin'.

mixinkid · « **Reply #162 on:** April 07, 2010, 11:46:00 AM »

nice dp2275...im diggin da pipes haha

dp2275 · « **Reply #163 on:** April 07, 2010, 08:07:11 PM »

UPDATES:
velocity stacks compliments of steeldragonperformance

my good friend does computer aided product design..i gave him measurements and he drew me up a sketch of what i wanted the rear brake linkage to look like.

dp2275 · « **Reply #164 on:** April 07, 2010, 08:13:21 PM »

sorry i havent updated in a while guys. ive been busy working on my bmw and unforunately, 4 wheels takes more time (and money) haha! got a bit of stuff done today on my day off from work..

made a brake stay arm and spacer for the rear drum. not mounted tight here but you get the idea..

the begining of my shift/brake linkages.. stainless rod and a box of parts:

brake side of things..

Little_Horse · « **Reply #165 on:** April 07, 2010, 10:26:45 PM »

very nice!

dp2275 · « **Reply #166 on:** May 06, 2010, 03:15:37 AM »

most of the brackets and mounts were powdercoated along with the whole front end. new -2" fork tubes were installed.

new rear fender being mounted up

Little_Horse · « **Reply #167 on:** May 06, 2010, 07:18:17 AM »

looking great out of curiosity where are you getting the ball joints for your linkage from? Do you have a good source for those?

FWIW this is one of the better bob builds I have seen, the frame looks right which is a big part IMO of custom MC.

cdoggy81 · « **Reply #168 on:** May 06, 2010, 11:23:18 AM »

Looks like McMaser Carr but you can also get them from any local Fastenal.
I agree, his frame frame looks right on!

Roach Carver · « **Reply #169 on:** May 06, 2010, 01:01:22 PM »

nice bike, Am I seeing this right? it looks like your shift pattern will be inverted, i.e.1st up 4 down??. long day today, I may be wrong.

dp2275 · « **Reply #170 on:** May 06, 2010, 02:40:25 PM »

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looking great out of curiosity where are you getting the ball joints for your linkage from? Do you have a good source for those?

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Looks like McMaser Carr but you can also get them from any local Fastenal

yup, got them from mcmaster.com ...they had one of the bigger selections and i wanted a metal on metal joint so it didnt wear out fast. they are chrome plated (yellow chrome).

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nice bike, Am I seeing this right? it looks like your shift pattern will be inverted, i.e.1st up 4 down??.

yup. not something i was aiming to do but the exhaust runs right along the frame so i couldnt drop the linkage down to get the correct shift pattern. to me, a good looking exhaust makes the bike more than an inverted shift pattern

hopefully frame will be welded this weekend and then go out for powdercoat. then all of the wiring can happen!!

cdoggy81 · « **Reply #171 on:** May 06, 2010, 03:18:18 PM »

BTW, are you running the wiring through the frame?

dp2275 · « **Reply #172 on:** May 06, 2010, 03:20:29 PM »

Quote from: cdoggy81 on May 06, 2010, 03:18:18 PM

BTW, are you running the wiring through the frame?

no. kickstart only, minimal accessories so there wont be many wires. im going to hide alot of it inside the starter galley if possible.

Ryan6838 · « **Reply #173 on:** May 06, 2010, 03:33:20 PM »

Looks great man i like the stock tank on there. You can just leave it at my house when your done.

hondaface75 · « **Reply #174 on:** May 06, 2010, 05:22:22 PM »

Cant wait to see this one complete!

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Author Topic: 74' cb750 - my rat bike (Read 69179 times)