Author Topic: Operation BOBZILLA! (Read 18562 times)

rustrocket92 · « **on:** November 04, 2009, 06:27:07 AM »

I am getting ready to start a new project since OPERATION BIRTH KONTROL is pretty much finished. It is a 1973 CB750k. I haven't decided if it will be hardtail, strutted, or just short shocked in the rear. I have a set of 6" over front fork tubes that I would like to use. I will be running a 16" rear wheel. So if anyone has one for sale shoot me a PM. I think last but not least it has to be a two seater but no huge king-queen seat. So come on guys give me so more ideas so I can get the ball rollin.

bucky katt · « **Reply #1 on:** November 05, 2009, 01:15:37 AM »

if you want to use those forktubes youre going to have to figure out a way to rake the frame and triple trees so you'll have the proper amount of rake and trail for safe handling.

ksbrenn · « **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2009, 10:14:55 AM »

Lets leave the engine parallel to the ground.

Lets keep the same rake and trail.

So we have to raise the neck high enough to do this.

Add material to the down tubes and the main backbone which will tilt the tank up and angle its top back.

Then...clubman bars in their proper position...will be a reach out... instead of down.

Vual-laa, chopper style without the funny handling or the need for more parking space.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2009, 06:50:21 PM »

After more thought and looking at a lot of pictures. I am probaly not going to use the 6+ forks. I am however probaly going to make it hard tail. I have been looking at a lot of pictures of frame jigs people have built. But i am still trying to figure out how what route i should take. I realy don't like the look of the tc bros weld on hardtail kit. So let the research continue.

Alan F. · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2009, 10:35:15 PM »

subscribed! rock on.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2009, 03:18:31 PM »

I did find some drawings of a frame jig on another post so i guess it is time to clean up the lab and start sourcing some materials and parts. I have been really thinking hard about colors for the frame,tank,fenders and wheels. I am actually kind of stuck on that part. I already have a red and black bike so I am trying to steer myself away from that.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 06, 2009, 08:21:24 PM »

so I am really diggin BOBBYMAGEES 650 build and it has given me more ideas. I started messin around with a frame picture I got from another thread.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 06, 2009, 09:17:49 PM »

I am still looking at other peoples bikes and trying to figure what size oil tank should be used. Also anyone know of a post about oil filter block off plates or running a remote mounted filter? I am probaly going to run a 16 rear wheel and tire. i still would like to run a hair longer front fork but keep the frame level. But like i said this all just thoughts for now.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 07, 2009, 10:31:18 PM »

Still looking at other builds and making a to do list and thinkin to myself will the 73 motor fit in a 78F frame without modifications?

bucky katt · « **Reply #9 on:** December 07, 2009, 10:53:04 PM »

Quote from: rustrocket92 on December 05, 2009, 03:18:31 PM

I did find some drawings of a frame jig on another post so i guess it is time to clean up the lab and start sourcing some materials and parts. I have been really thinking hard about colors for the frame,tank,fenders and wheels. I am actually kind of stuck on that part. I already have a red and black bike so I am trying to steer myself away from that.

great looking motorcycle, i dig that exhaust.

Ogri · « **Reply #10 on:** December 08, 2009, 01:24:51 AM »

That frame mock-up looks excellent. How about re-lacing a stock front wheel with a 16" rim; the 'Harley 45" WLA' look ? It'd make the front forks look longer and with a 16" rear the engine would remain horizontal but the bike would be lower.

Might be worth doing a photoshop mock-up first.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 09, 2009, 09:30:11 PM »

Thanks bucky! Ogri I don't know how a 16" front wheel will look but i will definetly draw one up to see. I have been reading more posts and have a few questions for those watching. I would like to run a round oil tank and was wondering what the capacity should be(minimum) and does anyone know the distance between centers of a set of 73k carbs and 78f carbs? and throat diameters ?

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #12 on:** December 09, 2009, 09:41:07 PM »

I am going to build a bobber out of all the leftover stuff i have in my garage and will use 16 inch wheels front and back, maybe even a 6 inch wide rear and a 4 inch wide front....

Sort of like this...

Mick

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 17, 2009, 10:26:23 PM »

I have been putttin more thinkin into the project and cleanin up the Lab. Tommorrow I will try to start on tear down of the bike and sourcing parts.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2010, 05:45:45 PM »

Well I started tear down this afternoon not much left but the frame,engine,and wheels.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #15 on:** January 03, 2010, 05:52:56 AM »

Quote from: ksbrenn on November 05, 2009, 10:14:55 AM

Lets leave the engine parallel to the ground.

Lets keep the same rake and trail.

So we have to raise the neck high enough to do this.

Add material to the down tubes and the main backbone which will tilt the tank up and angle its top back.

Then...clubman bars in their proper position...will be a reach out... instead of down.

Vual-laa, chopper style without the funny handling or the need for more parking space.

I'm not sure if I'm following this, but it sound like you're just telling him to drop the forks in triple trees. That alters your geometry, and you can't fix it with clubmans. A chopper with clubmans...a new trend?

Anyone think RustRocket likes alcohol?

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 03, 2010, 09:44:46 AM »

fastbroshi you sjould see the kitchen!

55fbomb · « **Reply #17 on:** January 03, 2010, 05:55:37 PM »

http://www.cycleonemanufacturing.com/id227.html

http://www.tanksbytigman.com/parts-hardtails.shtml

here are a couple places that do nice hardtails, there are some people on the hondachopper board that do them also. mine is very similar to the cycle one hardtail only mine had a 4 inch stretch in the rear and i think theirs is 2. here is mine, i have since peeled the headlight ears off and put a gas tank on with a half tunnel in the front and frisco mount rear so it set level, but that tank got me on the road for a few months this summer and thats all i wanted, too bad it looked so stupid, lol.

Ogri · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2010, 04:48:53 AM »

I kinda like that tank in that setting - looks right. I really really like the oil tank and hoses! Personally, I like to see the rear fender snugged up tight against the battery but that's just me..

Hinomaru · « **Reply #19 on:** January 04, 2010, 06:55:17 AM »

rustrocket92: Two hardtail styles you might like. One with a short front end and the other with a longer front end.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 02, 2010, 09:23:38 PM »

I have been hanging over at HONDACHOPPER for the last couple weeks collect info for the project. I have gained a good amount of Chopper Knowledge so I am going to get off my lazy a$$ now.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2010, 10:02:04 PM »

I got my butt in gear a lil bit.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2010, 10:31:45 PM »

is there any performance benefit to drilling those drum brake covers? I keep seeing people who do it, but I never get to ask 'why'

Does rain get in at the pads worse that way, or is that deficit countered by its faster cooling=less fade?

traveler · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2010, 10:44:01 PM »

It's supposed to mimic the race bikes, who drilled them to cool the brake down, keeping brake fade from setting in too fast.

yeah, water and dirt can get in there, but for the water to get in that small of a hole, you would have to shoot the water right in there......when I do mine, I will drill a small hole at the bottom to allow any water to drain out.

~Joe

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 06, 2010, 09:50:55 AM »

Good idea traveler.

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