Author Topic: CB750K7 Nine Lives Cafe Racer - au revoir (Read 139869 times)

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #550 on:** December 28, 2014, 04:26:38 PM »

Thanks, guys. I'm really enjoying the motor. The combination of the 836 Wiseco kit, ported head and cam really wake up the bike. That combined with stripping weight where possible. The bike wants to lift the front in second gear. The new lighter springs still provide a fairly stiff front end but are an improvement (the GL front is sprung for a much heavier bike, so when you bolt onto a 750 it's a good idea to get the lightest springs).

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #551 on:** February 15, 2015, 04:08:14 PM »

Perfect day for a Sunday ride. 77 and clear blue skies!

slikwilli420 · « **Reply #552 on:** February 15, 2015, 04:11:39 PM »

Still one of my favorite bikes I have seen on the forum. Oh, and damn you for enjoying a ride when many of us are still digging out! !

Trad · « **Reply #553 on:** February 15, 2015, 05:14:39 PM »

Don, such a sick bike man! So jealous you are able to ride right now.

bwaller · « **Reply #554 on:** February 15, 2015, 06:16:06 PM »

Oh Don you rotten ......... this aft. it was -10F, not ideal for a Sunday ride.

Something for everyone!

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #555 on:** February 15, 2015, 10:58:06 PM »

Excellent Don, it gets down in the 70's here in winter...

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #556 on:** February 28, 2015, 03:43:12 PM »

As mentioned in another thread, my 750 stranded me (actually twice), when the bike stalled and would then re-fire only to rev to 3500 and stall again. No loose wires, plenty of fuel. No starvation issues either -- no clogs in gas tank vent, petcock, fuel lines or carburetors. Note: the bike fired up fine after sitting overnight and failed after running approximately 100-140 miles.

Well, after much ruminating and trouble-shooting, I believe that the culprit is my Dyna 2000. I am replacing it with a regular Dyna S unit and then I'll run the piss out of the bike and see if I get a similar failure.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #557 on:** March 05, 2015, 12:24:51 PM »

I'm entertaining the idea of selling the Nine Lives bike to make room for my K2 (Bionic Mongrel) fuller tilt restomod.

If anyone is interested, let me know.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #558 on:** March 05, 2015, 12:34:38 PM »

I don't think you're going to have much trouble selling that beautiful bike.

Bigsam302 · « **Reply #559 on:** March 05, 2015, 02:21:17 PM »

I love your bike. I agree with the rest, don't sell it - especially something that you built. You can never have too many bikes

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #560 on:** March 05, 2015, 02:52:08 PM »

Quote from: Bigsam302 on March 05, 2015, 02:21:17 PM

I love your bike. I agree with the rest, don't sell it - especially something that you built. You can never have too many bikes

Unfortunately, there is only so much garage space, and I can only ride one bike at a time. My bikes are not museum pieces but riders, so I want them to be in running order. That can almost get to be a chore when you hit a certain number of bikes.

Trad · « **Reply #561 on:** March 05, 2015, 03:02:25 PM »

If only I were big enough to feel comfortable on a 750. Sigh.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #562 on:** March 05, 2015, 03:08:33 PM »

The nice thing about the 750 (especially with a ported head, cam, 836 Wiseco kit and CR29s) is that it has plenty of torque and cruises comfortably at higher speeds without being buzzy.

Want to make a trip down to SoCal to take delivery, Jared?

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #563 on:** March 05, 2015, 03:50:09 PM »

Quote from: Trad on March 05, 2015, 03:02:25 PM

If only I were big enough to feel comfortable on a 750. Sigh.

How big are you Trad..? I'm 5"10 and 150 pounds, I've had a couple of smaller bikes, but mainly ridden 750-1100cc bikes of all sizes and weights, I consider the 750/4 a small bike ....

Stev-o · « **Reply #564 on:** March 05, 2015, 07:01:21 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on March 05, 2015, 02:52:08 PM

...I can only ride one bike at a time.

Hey Don.....it's usually our wives telling us that! Could it be your frustration with the stalling issue that is prompting this?
I had a similar issue with my first 550F. I restored it and installed a Dyna on it. It died on me once on the way to hooking up with some guys for a ride. Tried everything to get it to run right including removing the Dyna. I said that's it, sold it and bought a 750!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #565 on:** March 16, 2015, 09:18:37 PM »

Ol' Nine Lives is in the fab and paint shop for some tweeks. My seat was binding on the frame rails so it's getting a slight fit mod and paint re-touch where it chipped a portion of the seat paint.

Dyna S replace the Dyna 2000. Now to see if that cured the gremlins.

BHrc181street · « **Reply #566 on:** March 17, 2015, 01:01:08 PM »

Hi Don

I've been admiring this bike for some time, just beautiful work man. And though I trolled through the thread I couldn't find what you used to paint those cases that awesome bronze color. Reminds me of the magnesium cases on the 60s Honda factory bikes, which is what my 550 is being made to look like. I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know what that paint is and if you did anything particular to get such a great result. I've used VHT pretty successfully in the past, just not sure what color you chose. Thanks, great, great build!

Ben

Trad · « **Reply #567 on:** March 17, 2015, 01:45:13 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on March 05, 2015, 03:50:09 PM

Quote from: Trad on March 05, 2015, 03:02:25 PM
If only I were big enough to feel comfortable on a 750. Sigh.

How big are you Trad..? I'm 5"10 and 150 pounds, I've had a couple of smaller bikes, but mainly ridden 750-1100cc bikes of all sizes and weights, I consider the 750/4 a small bike ....

Retro, I'm 5'9 155lbs. The thing is I grew up mainly on a 400 4 and owned a RD350 for a few years. I ride bmx bikes for a living and they are tiny in comparison to most bicycles. I found the 550 to be the uppermost size motorcycle I feel comfortable on. I like to be able to throw the bike around. I've ridden a 750 plenty of times. (My pop owned one) and it just feels too big. Everyone is different though. It's what you know.

Don's bike temps me though. It's a true beauty.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #568 on:** March 17, 2015, 01:50:09 PM »

Quote from: BHrc181street on March 17, 2015, 01:01:08 PM

Hi Don

I've been admiring this bike for some time, just beautiful work man. And though I trolled through the thread I couldn't find what you used to paint those cases that awesome bronze color. Reminds me of the magnesium cases on the 60s Honda factory bikes, which is what my 550 is being made to look like. I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know what that paint is and if you did anything particular to get such a great result. I've used VHT pretty successfully in the past, just not sure what color you chose. Thanks, great, great build!

Ben

VHT Nu Cast Iron

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #569 on:** March 17, 2015, 01:55:53 PM »

Quote from: Trad on March 17, 2015, 01:45:13 PM

Quote from: Retro Rocket on March 05, 2015, 03:50:09 PM
Quote from: Trad on March 05, 2015, 03:02:25 PM
If only I were big enough to feel comfortable on a 750. Sigh.

How big are you Trad..? I'm 5"10 and 150 pounds, I've had a couple of smaller bikes, but mainly ridden 750-1100cc bikes of all sizes and weights, I consider the 750/4 a small bike ....

Retro, I'm 5'9 155lbs. The thing is I grew up mainly on a 400 4 and owned a RD350 for a few years. I ride bmx bikes for a living and they are tiny in comparison to most bicycles. I found the 550 to be the uppermost size motorcycle I feel comfortable on. I like to be able to throw the bike around. I've ridden a 750 plenty of times. (My pop owned one) and it just feels too big. Everyone is different though. It's what you know.

Don's bike temps me though. It's a true beauty.

Jared,

Imagine your 550 not straining in the slightest at highway speed as you drop a gear and disappear. This motor pulls like a train. Yes, she is heavier than the 550, but she lost many lbs on her Restomod diet. This bike is really well-suited for open roads and higher speeds. In comparison, my stock-engine 550 is buzzy when I'm keeping up with higher speed traffic on the freeway.

She's getting some touch ups for shows and possible listing. Let me know . . .

The Acewell speedo can also display KPH!

Don

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #570 on:** March 17, 2015, 06:11:46 PM »

Oooh nooo, Don. I can't imagine you selling your signature piece. Following in Tieg's footsteps? You should have no problem attracting admiring buyers. Cheers!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #571 on:** March 17, 2015, 07:29:11 PM »

Jared,

I know. It's been a long and strange trip with this bike. I love it but I am trying to make room for a new project -- one that will best this one. It's a matter of space, upkeep of another bike and keeping domestic tranquility.

She's unofficially for sale for the right buyer and price.

BHrc181street · « **Reply #572 on:** March 18, 2015, 09:13:54 AM »

Thanks Don!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #573 on:** March 18, 2015, 10:31:14 AM »

Quote from: Blackfin5 on March 17, 2015, 06:11:46 PM

Oooh nooo, Don. I can't imagine you selling your signature piece. Following in Tieg's footsteps? You should have no problem attracting admiring buyers. Cheers!

Hey Kevin,

If I had land, lots of land under starry skies above, and a boatload of time to ride my bikes, I would keep her. Let me know if any of your crew has any interest. I want this bike to go to a good home.

Don

riverfever · « **Reply #574 on:** March 20, 2015, 06:46:05 AM »

I still go back and look through older pictures of this build. You did such a nice job with it. Sorry to see it up for sale but I hope you find the right buyer for it Don.

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Author Topic: CB750K7 Nine Lives Cafe Racer - au revoir (Read 139869 times)