Author Topic: FINALLY !! I am finished. Greenjeans' yet to be named '72 CB750 - photo heavy (Read 9740 times)

moham · « **Reply #25 on:** June 25, 2009, 03:36:00 PM »

Facking brootiful, mate.

Well done.

Edit:

In fact, I like it so much, I want to take it behind the middle school and get it pregnant...

andy750 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 25, 2009, 03:52:50 PM »

Quote from: moham on June 25, 2009, 03:36:00 PM

Facking brootiful, mate.

Well done.

Edit:

In fact, I like it so much, I want to take it behind the middle school and get it pregnant...

Now thats twisted!

greenjeans · « **Reply #27 on:** June 26, 2009, 11:38:33 AM »

I'll take that as a compliment. thanks? Got my fork brace ready to go, and have added a rear view mirror - gotta have that. Already put 100 miles on it, I think......

RM81 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 26, 2009, 12:01:48 PM »

It looks like it wants to punch you in the face and then steal your girlfriend.

markb · « **Reply #29 on:** June 26, 2009, 01:12:31 PM »

This might be a little crazy but I really like the badges on the tank. Gives it kind of a sixties Honda look.

blake255 · « **Reply #30 on:** June 26, 2009, 01:26:42 PM »

I've been following your build thread. Glad to see it's finished. I have to say your's is probably one of my favorite bikes on the forum. Stylin'

greenjeans · « **Reply #31 on:** June 29, 2009, 09:19:04 AM »

Thanks for the compliments fellas, couldn't have done it with out this site.
Now that I've ridden around for a week or so now, I've determined that I'm need to add some blinkers....
Anybody have any suggestions for a smaller type blinker - maybe about 1-1.5" diameter that still has a "vintage" look to them ?
I've found a bunch of bullet style lamps, but I think I'd rather have something that in more round - similar to the originals, but not so huge.
Any ideas ?

Roach Carver · « **Reply #32 on:** June 29, 2009, 06:28:48 PM »

I wonder what the bar end turn signals would look like?

greenjeans · « **Reply #33 on:** June 30, 2009, 05:13:14 PM »

Quote from: 71cb750 on June 29, 2009, 06:28:48 PM

I wonder what the bar end turn signals would look like?

Haven't ever seen those... I'm narrowing it down - who knew there were so many frickin' choices.

This style is kinda winning at the moment

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #34 on:** June 30, 2009, 05:24:09 PM »

That bike's the perfect mix of original and custom. Looks great.

You mentioned turn signals. I have the bullet ones, you can see them in my pics in my signature. I'm happy with them, but then again, you said you're leaning toward some that are more round.

One last thing, in the second video I was disappointed to see you wearing shorts - I expected you to be wearing greenjeans.

[Edit:] Oh, forgot to mention, that rear fender looks great!

CBGhia · « **Reply #35 on:** June 30, 2009, 05:45:42 PM »

Soichiro,

Where did you get your bullets?

Greenjeans,

Do those little turn signals come in chrome?

CBGhia · « **Reply #36 on:** June 30, 2009, 05:46:34 PM »

oh and greenjeans, was it the bulb?

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #37 on:** June 30, 2009, 05:55:15 PM »

Quote from: CBGhia on June 30, 2009, 05:45:42 PM

Soichiro,

Where did you get your bullets?

I got them from http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/. I think that's where I got my headlight visor too.

Toxic · « **Reply #38 on:** June 30, 2009, 05:56:48 PM »

Are the CycleX fork boots that don't use the stock headlight ears?

They look great

Roach Carver · « **Reply #39 on:** June 30, 2009, 06:44:44 PM »

look half way down.
http://cyclexchange.net/British%20Page.htm

TheHun · « **Reply #40 on:** July 01, 2009, 06:44:52 AM »

excellent job man...great color combo. One day I can do this to my bike

chrislib · « **Reply #41 on:** July 01, 2009, 03:53:12 PM »

Looks great, I especially dig the paint.

bucky katt · « **Reply #42 on:** July 01, 2009, 04:27:39 PM »

what bike is that drum off of? are the spokes something custom?

Really? · « **Reply #43 on:** July 02, 2009, 10:02:44 AM »

What's the cutoff year for the Antique Motorcycle plate in our great land of ours?

greenjeans · « **Reply #44 on:** July 02, 2009, 10:58:01 AM »

A few answers:

The drum is off a 69 CB450 (very little mods needed at all - used axle from the 750 and just had to file down a spacer to center it)

The fork boots are actually generic boots for motocross bikes.

In Texas, the antique plates are on vehicles 25 years and older

And CBghia, the wiring was finally traced to a wire in the headlight bucket that I had forgotten about.

Thanks for all the kind words

tramp · « **Reply #45 on:** July 03, 2009, 08:37:50 AM »

that is one good looking bike
i may use this as a idea for rebuilding mine

coldright · « **Reply #46 on:** July 03, 2009, 10:53:21 AM »

Very nice, thanks for the photos! Glad to see you in BOTM. How is the naming coming? Maybe Captain Kangaroo, seeing as how you are Mr. Greenjeans?

firefighter_zach · « **Reply #47 on:** July 11, 2009, 07:42:51 AM »

LOVE THE BIKE! I plan on running those vintage firestone tires as well. Heard you say they didnt handle well...dissapointing but I'm still gonna run em they look SWEET!

SanDogDewey · « **Reply #48 on:** July 11, 2009, 07:47:52 AM »

Beautiful bike. Nice job

greenjeans · « **Reply #49 on:** July 13, 2009, 01:11:25 PM »

I'm getting more comfortable on the Firestones - just a different feel. Doesn't really encourage scraping the pegs...I think I've just really got them
worn in enought to grip & not slide. They don't wander as much as I initially thought and actually track better than I thought. About the only real
benefit, besides "looking cool" is the extra air volume - very comfy bike to ride.

Another thing you might check if you are going to run these tires is the date on them... One of the tires was 3 months old according to the date code,
and the other, which was a bit stiffer than the other had been sitting on the shelf for over a year. If I had to order again, I'd have them check and send
me the newest ones....makes them easier to get on the rim, that's for sure.

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