Author Topic: 1977 CB750K Cafe/Rod Build - Update 10-3-11 (Read 33808 times)

luder · « **Reply #50 on:** January 30, 2009, 01:48:40 PM »

Thats looking sweet,great job.....luder

TheFox · « **Reply #51 on:** January 30, 2009, 06:04:46 PM »

Oh my God, what a douche canoe that Carpy is. I used to think that dude was cool. There wasn't even any prelude into his thread-jacking. Not even a "hey, nice build, here's mine...". I hate cats like that. That bike of his licks my butthole anyway.

Johnny, even though I think the engraving is a bit much, it is a very quality job. Keep it up. It'll be a nice show bike.

Brad

Johnny5 · « **Reply #52 on:** January 31, 2009, 05:44:44 AM »

Thanks for the compliments. It's been a really fun project.

Toxic,

The rear tire is a Cheng Shin 130/90-17. The front a Kenda Challenger 100/90-19. They were on the bike when I bought it last year and are a little worn. Will replace them next year sometime.

Johnny5 · « **Reply #53 on:** April 21, 2009, 08:42:12 AM »

It's been a while with any updates.

Got the upper engine broke down. Gave the cylinders a very light hone and installed new rings. Even though everything was in spec, I figured it couldnt hurt. Cleaned up the carbon from the head and pistons. Painted the jugs and head flat black.

A few days before I got the engine in the bike, the frame fell off its blocks and bit my foot. Broke a toe or two. A week later, it's still hurting a little. No pain, no glory, right?

But the bike is now almost done. I changed the paint for the accents and went with a burnt orange flake. I think it helps give the bike a little more pop. Just waiting on getting the seat. Also need new chain and sprockets. Will be going with a 530 chain and 17t front with a 48t rear.

Here's a short clip of the bike running a couple days ago.

Thanks for checking it out. My next post will be the completed version of the bike.

78CB750CAFE · « **Reply #54 on:** April 21, 2009, 06:18:58 PM »

coming along nicely

luckydevil · « **Reply #55 on:** April 21, 2009, 06:20:24 PM »

May have been answered already somewhere else, but I'll ask it here.

Is the early tank conversion a bolt on thing for the 77 / 78 cb750? If not, what mods have to be done?

Johnny5 · « **Reply #56 on:** April 21, 2009, 06:41:56 PM »

A couple more pics:

As far as the older style tank fitting a 77 frame, it's a perfect fit. However, the stock seat pan wont work very well because the 77 tank is about 2 inches longer.

KB02 · « **Reply #57 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:39:01 AM »

Man that is one sweet looking paint job. Talk about a great reflection!! Sweet looking bike, man.

Johnny5 · « **Reply #58 on:** April 22, 2009, 05:26:48 AM »

Quote from: KB02 on April 22, 2009, 04:39:01 AM

Man that is one sweet looking paint job. Talk about a great reflection!! Sweet looking bike, man.

Thanks a lot. Im really happy how the paint turned out. Polished with Meguiars Diamond Cut 2.0. That stuff is awesome.

Johnny5 · « **Reply #59 on:** April 26, 2009, 05:56:32 PM »

Finally got to working on the rear fender and taillights. They are all wired and sorta work. The taillight stays lit when the power is on, Im assuming this is the running light feature, but the blinkers stay lit when when I switch them on. Gotta work that out.

I cut the stock fender off about 6" and used the frame tail holes and drilled holes into the fender and mounted it. The fender is basically "wedged between the frame and the taillight mounting bolts. Feels rock solid and it all went easier than I thought it would and am happy how it looks. Glad to keep the original rolled edges on the fender. Sometime this year, I'll get the 11.5" rear shocks to lower it and make it look even better by filling in that gap between the tire and the fender.

Cool thing is that the taillight has an integrated section of the light along the bottom of the red part for the license plate. It's clear there. Very clever and keeps me legal.

Ecosse · « **Reply #60 on:** April 26, 2009, 06:47:14 PM »

nice tip about the fender; i agree with the rolled edge and think it looks good even if not lowered in back. sharp ride!

78CB750CAFE · « **Reply #61 on:** April 28, 2009, 03:21:39 PM »

looking SWEEEET.

How did you do the red accents (res. cover, brake stay arm, bar clamps)?
Very nice shade o' red.

Johnny5 · « **Reply #62 on:** April 28, 2009, 05:04:53 PM »

Quote from: 78CB750CAFE on April 28, 2009, 03:21:39 PM

looking SWEEEET.

How did you do the red accents (res. cover, brake stay arm, bar clamps)?
Very nice shade o' red.

It's actually burnt orange. The pictures make it look red though. But the paint is Duplicolor Metal Specks with some clear coat over top. If it doesnt hold up, Im going to repaint those with automotive paint but wanted to cut some costs out for now.

The metal specks paint is really nice looking too. Definitely needs a clear coat over it to really give it shine.

Thanks for the compliments.

Colonel · « **Reply #63 on:** June 07, 2009, 07:51:08 PM »

Your bike is just fantastic...

Johnny5 · « **Reply #64 on:** June 07, 2009, 08:10:57 PM »

Thanks everyone.

The bike is finally finished. Here it is and the only change is that I now have drag bars on it instead of the clubmans. After completing the seat, the ride height changed and there was too much pressure on my wrist. With the drag bars, it's perfect.

Thanks to Sean from Roc City Cafe for the seat pan. I used vinyl from Joanne Fabrics. Foam from Meijers garden section and the seat buckle from my stock seat.

Custom crankcase breather

Custom muffler/baffle

Thanks for following this build.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #65 on:** June 07, 2009, 11:58:46 PM »

Kickin' ass!! Nice job.

cafeconleche · « **Reply #66 on:** June 09, 2009, 07:17:41 AM »

Did you fab. the muffler/baffle yourself or did you get it from somewhere, if so may I ask where you acquired it?

Johnny5 · « **Reply #67 on:** June 09, 2009, 07:21:17 AM »

Yep, all fab'd up by me. A big experiment that actually turned out well.

Here's a link with some pictures. And Im still working on getting a sound clip.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=52267.0

Altdo · « **Reply #68 on:** June 09, 2009, 07:31:00 PM »

Amazing! Nice Work

Johnny5 · « **Reply #69 on:** June 10, 2009, 08:13:58 PM »

Here's a sound clip.

cafeconleche · « **Reply #70 on:** June 11, 2009, 05:15:50 AM »

WOW, sounds awesome!

Johnny5 · « **Reply #71 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:01:40 PM »

Had to ditch the clubmans because they killed my wrist since I dont have rearsets....yet.

So put on a drag bar. Great feel. I also put on different shocks and lowered it about 1.5". Will post a picture of that soon.

Do0ki3 PWNS · « **Reply #72 on:** June 25, 2009, 01:27:50 PM »

wow came out great.

Caferacernoc · « **Reply #73 on:** June 26, 2009, 07:55:46 AM »

Some people can pull off clubmans but I agree, drag bars work better with the stock footpeg location.
And the bike is looking sweet!

daytonaboogie · « **Reply #74 on:** June 26, 2009, 04:49:12 PM »

Quote from: Johnny5 on December 11, 2008, 04:04:06 PM

Here's the rear brake, polished. The arm was painted with the hammered paint.

If i may ask, how does one go about doing this?

your bike is awesome by the way.

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Author Topic: 1977 CB750K Cafe/Rod Build - Update 10-3-11 (Read 33808 times)

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