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Offline CB750wannabe

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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3775 on: April 29, 2013, 10:31:00 PM »
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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3776 on: April 29, 2013, 10:55:20 PM »
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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3777 on: April 30, 2013, 08:12:44 AM »
Went out for an evening ride with my dad last night. We swapped bikes halfway through and it was interesting how similar and how different the two bikes are.

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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3778 on: April 30, 2013, 09:21:55 AM »
Very nice Trevor! What differences did you notice?

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1. CB750K4: Long distance bike, 17 countries and counting...2001 - Trans-USA-Mexico, 2003 - European Tour, 2004 - SOHC Easy Rider Trip , 2008 - Adirondack Tour 2-up , 2013 - Tail of the Dragon Tour , 2017: 836 kit install and bottom end rebuild. And rebirth: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,173213.msg2029836.html#msg2029836
2. CB750/810cc K2  - road racer with JMR worked head 71 hp
3. Yamaha Tenere T700 2022

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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3779 on: April 30, 2013, 02:47:47 PM »
The K2 feels much more lively, much of that is due to brand new tires and less weight. The lower bars were quite noticeable. We just installed the DSS electronic ignition and the engine runs much better at all rpm, especially at idle. Throttle response is much better. The seat is a little more slippery but the old foam doesn't support your weight as well as teh new seat on the K6.

The K6 feels a little porkier. Some of that due to older tires and some due to the weight from the accecories. It shifts much smoother than the K2 (and has 25,000 more miles). My throttle cables are obviously more worn as more effort is required. The windshield makes riding more comfortable but the view isn't as nice.

It was interesting to ride an un-faired bike again (haven't done that since I put the fairing on mine last fall). It made me yearn for the nimbleness of my 350. Hopefully I get a job soon so I can get it put back together and ride it. I'm thinking of adding 400F bars and foot controls to make it a little racier so then I will have my "sport" bike and my "touring" bike.
1972 CB350F (Back from the Dead!)- http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=20822.0
1965? S65 - Coming Eventually!
1972 CB750K2 (father-son project)
1976 CB750K6- (sold) http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=96859.0
1976 CB750K6 (sold)- http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=62569.0

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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3780 on: April 30, 2013, 02:59:47 PM »
Hoodey I was thinking of going to the electronic ignition on my K1. Do you recommend? Also I drove mine around 80 miles today and was thinking the entire time how I miss my superbike bars and how high the stockers are. I may have to go to superbike soon.
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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3781 on: April 30, 2013, 03:07:25 PM »
Hoodey I was thinking of going to the electronic ignition on my K1. Do you recommend? Also I drove mine around 80 miles today and was thinking the entire time how I miss my superbike bars and how high the stockers are. I may have to go to superbike soon.

I can only speak based on the limited time I have spent with the DSS ignition. That said, I suppose I would recommend it. There was a noticeable improvement in how the engine ran. Setup was pretty straightforward and a small LED timing light is included. We did have one issue in that we had to extend one of the adjustment slots to get enough movement from the timing plate to properly set the timing.
1972 CB350F (Back from the Dead!)- http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=20822.0
1965? S65 - Coming Eventually!
1972 CB750K2 (father-son project)
1976 CB750K6- (sold) http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=96859.0
1976 CB750K6 (sold)- http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=62569.0

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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3782 on: April 30, 2013, 03:09:26 PM »
Hopefully I get a job soon so I can get it put back together and ride it. I'm thinking of adding 400F bars and foot controls to make it a little racier so then I will have my "sport" bike and my "touring" bike.

You'll like the 400F bars and foot controls.   I have a '76 400F, and also a '75 CB360T, which has pretty much the same ergos as a stock 350F.    The 400F riding position is so much sportier and fun.
Classic Honda:
1976 CB400F
1975 CB400F (project)
1975 GL1000
1968 CL175 (1 nice one, one project)
1967 CB77
1967 CB160 (2 of 'em, both projects)
1967 CL160 project
Triumph: 2017 Thruxton R
BMW: 2016 R1200RS, 1975 R90S, 1973 R75/5, 1980 R100S
Ducati: 2013  Monster 796, 2013 848 Evo Corse SE track beast, 1974 750GT, 1970 Mk3d 450, 1966 Monza 250
Moto Morini: 1975 (titled 1976) 3 1/2 Strada, w/ Sport clipons.
Moto Guzzi: 2017 V7III Special,  1977 Le Mans, 1974 Eldorado

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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3783 on: April 30, 2013, 04:28:10 PM »
Had to pick up new throttle cables and a clutch cable at the shop today.
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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3784 on: April 30, 2013, 04:45:43 PM »
Had to pick up new throttle cables and a clutch cable at the shop today.

What bike is that next to Goldie?
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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3785 on: April 30, 2013, 04:48:01 PM »
A really nice norton 750 commando
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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3786 on: April 30, 2013, 04:52:23 PM »
A really nice norton 750 commando

Those are nice...
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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3787 on: April 30, 2013, 06:21:54 PM »
finally I can post!!!






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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3788 on: April 30, 2013, 06:25:13 PM »
Damn that looks good Cheft... 8)
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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3789 on: April 30, 2013, 06:31:28 PM »
Super, nice work!
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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3790 on: April 30, 2013, 06:42:03 PM »
Thanks guys. I feel like a little kid on Christmas. Feeling I've never felt before have surfaced today when I took it for the first ride. Partial boner. No lie.

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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3791 on: April 30, 2013, 07:24:57 PM »
Down in the Bluebonnets in Texas  :)
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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3792 on: April 30, 2013, 07:28:32 PM »
Thanks guys. I feel like a little kid on Christmas. Feeling I've never felt before have surfaced today when I took it for the first ride. Partial boner. No lie.


LOL!!! To much... For a congratulations on the build I am going to put together a genuine Honda tool kit and send it to you for free.... Will start to gather tomorrow...
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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3793 on: April 30, 2013, 07:49:36 PM »
Thanks guys. I feel like a little kid on Christmas. Feeling I've never felt before have surfaced today when I took it for the first ride. Partial boner. No lie.


LOL!!! To much... For a congratulations on the build I am going to put together a genuine Honda tool kit and send it to you for free.... Will start to gather tomorrow...

greatly appreciated Nick, dont feel obligated, I feel like I've taken away enough from the members here! I would love it though :) I literally could not have done this project without all of your help

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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3794 on: April 30, 2013, 07:50:15 PM »
Down in the Bluebonnets in Texas  :)

love the red. the more I look t it the more I want a red one.

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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3795 on: May 01, 2013, 03:13:16 AM »
Damn that looks good Cheft... 8)

+1 !!!
Classic Honda:
1976 CB400F
1975 CB400F (project)
1975 GL1000
1968 CL175 (1 nice one, one project)
1967 CB77
1967 CB160 (2 of 'em, both projects)
1967 CL160 project
Triumph: 2017 Thruxton R
BMW: 2016 R1200RS, 1975 R90S, 1973 R75/5, 1980 R100S
Ducati: 2013  Monster 796, 2013 848 Evo Corse SE track beast, 1974 750GT, 1970 Mk3d 450, 1966 Monza 250
Moto Morini: 1975 (titled 1976) 3 1/2 Strada, w/ Sport clipons.
Moto Guzzi: 2017 V7III Special,  1977 Le Mans, 1974 Eldorado

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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3796 on: May 01, 2013, 03:14:48 AM »
Down in the Bluebonnets in Texas  :)

love the red. the more I look t it the more I want a red one.

Well, there's your next project -- a red one to keep the the other one company.
Classic Honda:
1976 CB400F
1975 CB400F (project)
1975 GL1000
1968 CL175 (1 nice one, one project)
1967 CB77
1967 CB160 (2 of 'em, both projects)
1967 CL160 project
Triumph: 2017 Thruxton R
BMW: 2016 R1200RS, 1975 R90S, 1973 R75/5, 1980 R100S
Ducati: 2013  Monster 796, 2013 848 Evo Corse SE track beast, 1974 750GT, 1970 Mk3d 450, 1966 Monza 250
Moto Morini: 1975 (titled 1976) 3 1/2 Strada, w/ Sport clipons.
Moto Guzzi: 2017 V7III Special,  1977 Le Mans, 1974 Eldorado

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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3797 on: May 01, 2013, 03:52:22 AM »
Thanks guys. I feel like a little kid on Christmas. Feeling I've never felt before have surfaced today when I took it for the first ride. Partial boner. No lie.

 ;D

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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3798 on: May 01, 2013, 05:31:12 AM »
The K2 feels much more lively, much of that is due to brand new tires and less weight. The lower bars were quite noticeable. We just installed the DSS electronic ignition and the engine runs much better at all rpm, especially at idle. Throttle response is much better. The seat is a little more slippery but the old foam doesn't support your weight as well as teh new seat on the K6.

The K6 feels a little porkier. Some of that due to older tires and some due to the weight from the accecories. It shifts much smoother than the K2 (and has 25,000 more miles). My throttle cables are obviously more worn as more effort is required. The windshield makes riding more comfortable but the view isn't as nice.

It was interesting to ride an un-faired bike again (haven't done that since I put the fairing on mine last fall). It made me yearn for the nimbleness of my 350. Hopefully I get a job soon so I can get it put back together and ride it. I'm thinking of adding 400F bars and foot controls to make it a little racier so then I will have my "sport" bike and my "touring" bike.

Great comments Trevor and thanks for sharing!
Current bikes
1. CB750K4: Long distance bike, 17 countries and counting...2001 - Trans-USA-Mexico, 2003 - European Tour, 2004 - SOHC Easy Rider Trip , 2008 - Adirondack Tour 2-up , 2013 - Tail of the Dragon Tour , 2017: 836 kit install and bottom end rebuild. And rebirth: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,173213.msg2029836.html#msg2029836
2. CB750/810cc K2  - road racer with JMR worked head 71 hp
3. Yamaha Tenere T700 2022

Where did you go on your bike today? - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.2350

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Re: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road!
« Reply #3799 on: May 01, 2013, 05:33:06 AM »
Damn that looks good Cheft... 8)

+1 well done Cheft! Now ride that bike and get some great "on the road" shots for this thread!  8)
Current bikes
1. CB750K4: Long distance bike, 17 countries and counting...2001 - Trans-USA-Mexico, 2003 - European Tour, 2004 - SOHC Easy Rider Trip , 2008 - Adirondack Tour 2-up , 2013 - Tail of the Dragon Tour , 2017: 836 kit install and bottom end rebuild. And rebirth: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,173213.msg2029836.html#msg2029836
2. CB750/810cc K2  - road racer with JMR worked head 71 hp
3. Yamaha Tenere T700 2022

Where did you go on your bike today? - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.2350