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Bent-On Racing First of Many - Complete Bike
« on: August 01, 2009, 09:14:43 AM »
Last round of pics - she's done. More mods to follow though... Kawi steering damper,  Buchanan Wheels, new tach and speedo faces... this winter.

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Re: It's a 5 Speed and Complete - Bent-On Racing
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2009, 09:20:17 AM »
just 2 words...

I LIKEIT!
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Re: It's a 5 Speed and Complete - Bent-On Racing
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2009, 10:32:08 AM »
Thanks,I think Andrew likes it also,still got to paint f fender and do a couple litte things 98% done for now,he saw the gold anodized Buchanans wheels on race bike and wants a set,might look good,it was a lot of fun to build (except for no 2nd gear) and Andrew was a wonderful customer to deal with!Now its time for 1000cc APE kit w/Tracy body and yes SamCR750 its time to go racing again,hardest part is over(told the wife) so I'm going to redo Yosh kitted race bike(I think I just want to see Pops port job again).Anyway Thank all of you for the comments and advice.Bill Benton/BENTon RACING.
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Re: It's a 5 Speed and Complete - Bent-On Racing
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2009, 06:24:36 AM »
That is a nice clean looking bike.  8) 8)

One suggestion: The paint on the front end is backwards. You should black the fender and red the fork lowers. Just my opinion.
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Re: It's a 5 Speed and Complete - Bent-On Racing
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2009, 06:38:34 AM »
Thanks,I first was going with red fenders,but Drew wanted blk,I got a Carpy front and painted it but wasn't the look I wanted,the one on there is CB650SC 83 I think, off my race bike,red fork lowers might look real nice,his seat is on BO,might add elec horns so we can install old style Kawi steering damper.so really on the road but 90% finished.Thanks,Bill
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Re: It's a 5 Speed and Complete - Bent-On Racing
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2009, 07:06:34 AM »
Great looking bike- love the red front fender. What kind of exhaust is that?

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Re: It's a 5 Speed and Complete - Bent-On Racing
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2009, 07:15:46 AM »
Man,I am not sure,header pipes OD larger than my RC pipe on 74 750.rear section shorter than normal 750,attached originally on backside of tail sec.I got to make short bracket to footpeg holder,also used it to make c/stand stop(much cleaner).Anyone else? RC and Kerker attached differently. Bill
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Re: Bent-On Racing First of Many - Complete Bike (sans front fender)
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2009, 02:31:43 PM »
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Re: Bent-On Racing First of Many - Complete Bike
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2009, 02:34:59 PM »
Thanks for all your hard work Bill - she looks and runs great! Well worth the investment!

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Re: Bent-On Racing First of Many - Complete Bike
« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2009, 02:49:39 PM »
Thanks for all your hard work Bill - she looks and runs great! Well worth the investment!

Lucky you! I wanna ride it!

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« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2009, 03:15:11 PM »
Thanks for all your hard work Bill - she looks and runs great! Well worth the investment!

lovely! now go ride it and get rid of the chicken strips! we want those footpegs nicely beveled.....

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« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2009, 07:09:40 PM »
All you guys ,THANKS,TG thats what I told him,until he can drag the c/stand,it stays on,easy for him to adjust chain etc.Also told him when he drags collector we go with Yosh /Carpy replica!These are some of the items we did,Tapered bearing kit steering stem,Needle bearing kit for swingarm,honed cylinders,new rings(392F rings),lapped valves,new guide seals,H/D studs,Interpart dual sping rear shocks 4-1 exhaust,K&N air filters,Stiffer clutch springs,new clutch,oil pressure gauge,see thru pts cvr smoked,Arlen Ness rear fender,76 CB750F forks,clubman bars,motion pro cables,maintenance free battery,EBC rear brake shoes,EBC f/brake pads,NOS seat(his on (BO)FZR1000 grips?,Napoleon mirror,chrome gauge cvrs,new levers,Dupont 3 stage candy paint,Lucas tailight,Gold anodized chain,new switches,rebuilt M/C,Carbs cleaned ,rebuilt,coated,K@N crankcase filter,engine painted VHT Blk case oxide,cam cover polished aluminum,130/90x18 rear tire(I know,should be 120 for this rim width)he's going for Buchanans (gold anodized I think),83 CB650SC f/fender.I think thats about it for now.Thanks again for your help and support,CB 750s FOREVER!!!,Bill
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Re: Bent-On Racing First of Many - Complete Bike
« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2009, 09:51:50 PM »
Bike looks sweet.  :o
Keep it shinny side up.

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« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2009, 04:20:26 AM »
Thanks,I told Andrew he could leave it and I'd give him back his investment,got a big No answer,oh well time to buld another one.Bill
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Re: Bent-On Racing First of Many - Complete Bike
« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2009, 07:50:37 AM »
Bill: Very nice build, you should be proud! I really like the rear fender/taillight, what Ness rear fender did you use? How much did it cost and would you do it differently?

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Re: Bent-On Racing First of Many - Complete Bike
« Reply #15 on: August 05, 2009, 11:18:27 AM »
What front fender is that?

also, that bike looks awesome...
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Re: Bent-On Racing First of Many - Complete Bike
« Reply #16 on: August 05, 2009, 11:27:07 AM »
It looks fantastic!
How's the ride with the pegs in stock location & the clubman bars?
It must be nice to be that close to Road Atlanta!
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Re: Bent-On Racing First of Many - Complete Bike
« Reply #17 on: August 05, 2009, 12:10:33 PM »
Lovely bike Bill - far too good to risk at the track!  ;D

Have you thought about losing the kickstarter? I like racers with no kickstarter, maybe I'm just twisted  ;)
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« Reply #18 on: August 05, 2009, 12:13:06 PM »
Thanks,the front fender is off 1983 CB650SC,Nighthawk model,the pegs are spot on,I put some rearsets up where they would ride,wasn't as comfortable for me,looked better tho,we will be doing some more,built motor this winter,836cc,and Buchanans wheels.Thanks for the comments,Bill
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« Reply #19 on: August 05, 2009, 01:00:55 PM »
Living close to Road A,is cool,I grew up in MBSC,flat land,we drag raced,a CB500/553 Yosh kit and TT cam ,28s 69 750 carbs,so moved to atlanta in 80,first turn I saw was turn 11,looked at my buds and said I'm supposed to do that? I drag raced ,moto x,and road raced,I found road racing the most fun and challenging,so yeah we locals had an advantage @ Road A,LMP will take pic w/k/starter off,Ness fender came from 836 Ness framed,CB750 w/Dave Perowitz tank and seat,we would cut off the front 1/2 to 2/3rds and shape to fit,back then not to bad,100.00?,now if available 300.00? There were replicas I think for a lot cheaper,might be one,20 yrs ago now long time,bike was built for Daytonas Rat Hole Custom Bike show,had Mallory distributor with elec ignition,2 in over springer,one cool bike and I can't find pics!Anyone know where I can find old CB750 Ness frame?,Bill
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