Author Topic: 72' CB750 choppa to cafe project - FINISHED w/pics!! (Read 12935 times)

andy750 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 24, 2009, 12:27:47 PM »

Well done! Great looking bike and its great to see your wife so happy with it!

Have fun riding!

cheers
Andy

rickmoore24 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 24, 2009, 02:20:06 PM »

That is a fantastic looking bike, really digging the orange and black! Well done for sure.

Bonafide · « **Reply #27 on:** November 26, 2009, 08:04:19 AM »

Deb about to take her first ride!! She was on cloud9!!

joec3613 · « **Reply #28 on:** November 26, 2009, 08:23:33 AM »

Bike looks great. Kept the classic looks, but updated. Nice work.

bgfootball67 · « **Reply #29 on:** November 26, 2009, 06:23:07 PM »

Nice work Bonifide, love the seat and the color combo. Outstanding!

Hope · « **Reply #30 on:** November 26, 2009, 08:19:19 PM »

That's a clean looking ride.

mystic_1 · « **Reply #31 on:** November 26, 2009, 08:23:34 PM »

Looks as if it fits her like a glove. Well done!

mystic_1

MCRider · « **Reply #32 on:** November 26, 2009, 09:13:55 PM »

Quote from: mystic_1 on November 26, 2009, 08:23:34 PM

Looks as if it fits her like a glove. Well done!

mystic_1

Absolutely! She's going to get lots of parking lot attention!

mystic_1 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 26, 2009, 09:21:28 PM »

Tell us more about that header and muffler, looks like they came to you in fairly good condition.

mystic_1

Bonafide · « **Reply #34 on:** November 27, 2009, 12:42:55 PM »

Quote from: MCRider on November 26, 2009, 09:13:55 PM

Absolutely! She's going to get lots of parking lot attention!

That first ride to work, someone pulled up next to her and snapped a camera-phone pic while at a traffic light.

mystic_1 - the header/can was already on the bike when I bought it.

MCRider · « **Reply #35 on:** November 27, 2009, 01:12:28 PM »

Quote from: Bonafide on November 27, 2009, 12:42:55 PM

Quote from: MCRider on November 26, 2009, 09:13:55 PM
Absolutely! She's going to get lots of parking lot attention!

That first ride to work, someone pulled up next to her and snapped a camera-phone pic while at a traffic light.

mystic_1 - the header/can was already on the bike when I bought it.

Cool! First of many!

As to the header, long looks make me lean towards a Kerker header with something else wedged on for a muffler, like a Jardine or something. Looks good though.

Bonafide · « **Reply #36 on:** November 27, 2009, 02:04:04 PM »

Quote from: MCRider on November 27, 2009, 01:12:28 PM

As to the header, long looks make me lean towards a Kerker header with something else wedged on for a muffler, like a Jardine or something. Looks good though.

The PO stated he found the can sitting on a shelf in his garage and stuck it on. It's low. I scraped it making it right hand turn at an intersection. It has a very nice sound to it ... like a late model sportbike. Wish I could find some thing like it that would 'bolt on' to the MAC header I have on the 76' ...

Sheik Yerbouti · « **Reply #37 on:** November 27, 2009, 03:04:37 PM »

Classy as hell.

SAMSIXER · « **Reply #38 on:** November 29, 2009, 09:51:21 AM »

wow, great looking bike. everythings top notch. interested some handle bars like the ones
you have, they appear black anodized. do you happen to have the brand or manfacture.
also, how was the experience with fastfromthepast, they have some nice stuff, interested
in making an order. thanks awsome bike.

Bonafide · « **Reply #39 on:** November 29, 2009, 10:16:30 AM »

Quote from: SAMSIXER on November 29, 2009, 09:51:21 AM

wow, great looking bike. everythings top notch. interested some handle bars like the ones
you have, they appear black anodized. do you happen to have the brand or manfacture.
also, how was the experience with fastfromthepast, they have some nice stuff, interested
in making an order. thanks awsome bike.

The handlebars came from a local M/C shop. They give me good pricing on parts so I try to give them my business. The bars are Flanders Low Cafe ... thinking they were PN C25 or D25. Cant remember exact, but they come in black powder coat or chrome.

Fast from the Past were a breeze to deal with and I will be buying from them in the future. No worries. The parts I ordered from them are definitely quality made. Pricey, but the saying, 'you get what you pay for' applies here.

We rode about 150 miles yesterday and Deb was all grins. Today is another nice day - so I'm gonna try and get some video of the bike.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #40 on:** November 29, 2009, 02:29:49 PM »

What does it feel like with the rear sets and super bike bars, i am going to use this combination and was curious as to how comfortable it is..?

Thanks...Mick

Bonafide · « **Reply #41 on:** November 29, 2009, 02:36:21 PM »

Quote from: retro rocket on November 29, 2009, 02:29:49 PM

What does it feel like with the rear sets and super bike bars, i am going to use this combination and was curious as to how comfortable it is..?

It's a very nice set up. "Sporty" but not extreme. I would probably not recommend it if you're over 6ft. - but anyone over the height understands the issues of having long legs and rear sets. Deb loves it (she's 5'8") and says it's the most comfortable bike in the garage. Of course, she could be suffering from 'new-toy-idus'.

Took this shot while we were out for a quick ride today.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #42 on:** November 29, 2009, 02:38:41 PM »

thanks Bonafide, i am under 6 foot so all should be ok, thats a sweet looking ride mate....

Mick

Bonafide · « **Reply #43 on:** November 29, 2009, 03:01:38 PM »

did a couple videos today too ...

andy750 · « **Reply #44 on:** November 29, 2009, 04:26:43 PM »

Looking VERY good! The photo with your wife on the road is excellent and does a good job of showing rider position on the bike - very impressive. And the orange tank looks like new...good job!

cheers
Andy

big blue · « **Reply #45 on:** November 29, 2009, 06:36:06 PM »

Love the bike. Working on my own cafe 500. My wife loves riding with me as well. I love the look of the orange.

What master cylinder did you use? I have a twin disc setup and I am having some issues with the feel of the master cylinder that I have.

(also got an all original SVO 44k and loving it)

Bonafide · « **Reply #46 on:** November 29, 2009, 07:00:53 PM »

Small world Joe ... how come you missed the SVO Reunion this year?

Bonafide · « **Reply #47 on:** November 29, 2009, 07:03:55 PM »

The master cylinder is a Nissin - 5/8" bore. Works great. Hard with medium amount of travel.

big blue · « **Reply #48 on:** November 30, 2009, 08:07:24 PM »

I literally had 5 places to be that weekend. I ended up traveling about 450 miles to and from family gatherings that weekend alone. I would have rather been there. Thanks on the master cylinder selection. I need something for my CB500. I grab the brake and it is soft for the first bit of travel and then SLAM!!!! full braking and lock up of front wheel. It only works well if I am going over 70mph. Anything under 45 is just annoying.

new750f · « **Reply #49 on:** November 30, 2009, 08:58:25 PM »

Quote from: Bonafide on November 29, 2009, 02:36:21 PM

Quote from: retro rocket on November 29, 2009, 02:29:49 PM
What does it feel like with the rear sets and super bike bars, i am going to use this combination and was curious as to how comfortable it is..?

It's a very nice set up. "Sporty" but not extreme. I would probably not recommend it if you're over 6ft. - but anyone over the height understands the issues of having long legs and rear sets. Deb loves it (she's 5'8") and says it's the most comfortable bike in the garage. Of course, she could be suffering from 'new-toy-idus'.

if you don't mind me asking. how much do you pay for the cafe seat?

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Author Topic: 72' CB750 choppa to cafe project - FINISHED w/pics!! (Read 12935 times)

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