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Offline captaincrash80

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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #25 on: July 02, 2009, 01:37:20 PM »
Well, the wheel is on hold for the moment. The spoke wrench I had ended up rounding off almost every spoke nipple, so now I need to order a new set of spokes or nipples. So, to keep making progress, I'm gonna stop by HF tonight to pick up a couple things and try soda blasting my carbs over the long weekend. Don't worry, there will be pics  ;D
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #26 on: July 02, 2009, 01:53:43 PM »
What size were the nipples?

I have specific size wrenches available for just that reason. Used to use the "Rowe Style" wrench as an emergency trail tool.

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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #27 on: July 02, 2009, 02:13:28 PM »
They were the ones that came with the SS spokes from PartsNMore

https://www.partsnmore.com/cat_index.php?model=cb750_sohc&category=chassis

It was the set for the front. I'll try and take some measurements when I get home. The wrench I was using was one from PNM also, had 6 different sizes on it.

http://www.partsnmore.net/item_index.php?part_unique=4637
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #28 on: July 02, 2009, 02:15:27 PM »
Right....

That's a Rowe stlye wrench. Great for emergency use on all kinds of bikes. But if you are only doing one...  ;)

I cannot tell you how many I have broken.
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #29 on: July 02, 2009, 02:30:12 PM »
Which measurements would you need for the nipples?
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #30 on: July 03, 2009, 08:35:51 AM »
Well tell me what size you were using on the multi wrench and I'll see what I have.

No stainless sets of spokes though. Sorry.
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #31 on: July 03, 2009, 08:42:15 AM »
OMG, What camera are you using? I need to know so I DON'T buy that one by mistake.  ;D

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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #32 on: July 03, 2009, 10:07:36 AM »
Quote from: Hinz on July 03, 2009, 08:42:15 AM
OMG, What camera are you using? I need to know so I DON'T buy that one by mistake.  ;D


No words of incouragement? :P ;D
Most of my pics are from ma phone which is a no in the coolness factor.
great build capn, let me know if you need help and don't be bashful. It'll give me a reason to tell the wife I got somtin' to do other than house or garden work or work work... ;D
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #33 on: July 04, 2009, 08:19:31 AM »
Hinz:

I don't think the problem is so much the camera as it is the photographer :P.  I've been taking the pictures in my garage, which has terrible lighting. Also, my camera always falls out of focus when I try and take a picture without using the flash. 
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #34 on: July 05, 2009, 10:14:57 AM »
Quote from: captaincrash80 on July 02, 2009, 01:37:20 PM
Well, the wheel is on hold for the moment. The spoke wrench I had ended up rounding off almost every spoke nipple, so now I need to order a new set of spokes or nipples. So, to keep making progress, I'm gonna stop by HF tonight to pick up a couple things and try soda blasting my carbs over the long weekend. Don't worry, there will be pics  ;D
As long as the tube and tire are off, you can use a flat screwdriver on the end of the nipple.
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #35 on: July 20, 2009, 07:13:11 AM »
K, so I know I haven't updated lately. Finally got down this weekend to pick up more of my parts, including my motor  ;D. So, while sitting in the garage last night after working on my truck I decided to play with my shocks a bit: (crappy phone pic warning)



Wanted to do something a little different yet subtle. I like the results.



Top Mount



Bottom Mount


Well, whatcha think?
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #36 on: July 20, 2009, 11:54:18 AM »
Is that green?

I cannot tell but if it is that's pretty interesting. I would have never thought to accent the mounting ends.
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #37 on: July 20, 2009, 12:06:16 PM »
yeah, i like that green. sorta an industrial green i see old big honking mill machines and such. looks really good along black.
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #38 on: July 20, 2009, 01:30:39 PM »
Havoc:

Yes, that would be green  ;D. Like I said, I just wanted something different, but not over the top.

Ecosse:

I have a soft spot for that shade of green (time in the military will do that to ya  :P)


I'm going to use the same color to accent some other sopts on the bike as well, just haven't decided what yet.
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #39 on: July 20, 2009, 03:52:40 PM »
celtic font "honda" on the tank?
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #40 on: July 20, 2009, 05:08:17 PM »
That's part of the plan, gonna get together with goon at some point to work some ideas out
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #41 on: July 20, 2009, 06:48:02 PM »


     Dunno how I mussed this, up til now, but I just got through reading the entire thread (up to this point) and I give you a BIG ATTABOY for your ideas, creativeness and drive, to get this done in style! 8) ;) I'm REALLY liking your attention to detail! 8) ;)
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #42 on: July 22, 2009, 11:44:52 PM »
Been doin some small things to various pieces (stripping paint, etc). Then, while wondering what to work on next, I got hit with more inspiration. So I started with this:



Ew, those need to be cleaned up a bit, huh? Well, I've got plans for those. Here's a teaser



Stay tuned, this should get interesting  8) 8)
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #43 on: July 24, 2009, 07:02:29 AM »
Quick update about how much I must hate myself.

Before:



After:



Side by Side:



Still looking for a good way to get into all the tiny nooks and crannys. I did most of that one with my demel and some tiny buffer pads that came with it. Any advice?
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #44 on: July 24, 2009, 07:07:51 AM »
Quote from: captaincrash80 on July 04, 2009, 08:19:31 AM
Hinz:

I don't think the problem is so much the camera as it is the photographer :P.  I've been taking the pictures in my garage, which has terrible lighting. Also, my camera always falls out of focus when I try and take a picture without using the flash. 

When taking close-up pictures, use the Macro function - it will focus on close objects and suddenly everything will look much better.
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #45 on: July 24, 2009, 09:20:32 AM »
Lookin good brother, good luck on getting in all the nooks and crannies to polish. I was gonna mention dremel but you already got into the tight spots with it so I dunno what to say, q-tips? :-\
 I like that kinda green
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #46 on: July 24, 2009, 09:26:40 AM »
So how many time did it take for you to get the spokes right on the wheels? I have an extra front 19in and rear 16 in and wanted to restore them for the next project, I read MR Breeze's thread on when he did his and now yours.
Between the two of you I now have the confidence to do mine. ;) ;D
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #47 on: July 24, 2009, 11:23:16 AM »
not sure but i think this is where a buffing wheel might be good.  ???

and ocd... gotta be ocd.  ;D
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #48 on: July 24, 2009, 11:30:10 AM »
To be honest...

I have had luck placing them in a solvent tank for a day or two.

Then after they look like frickin new polish the heck out of em. That might get you the look you are after.

For an example check out my barn burner thread... those carbs were nasty!
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Re: Project Streetfighter ('72 CB750)
« Reply #49 on: July 24, 2009, 11:53:40 AM »
Anyone ever try the Razor Buffs they sell at places like Caswells? They look super-thin, might be able to get in some of the real narrow places.

http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/razor.html
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