Author Topic: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there! (Read 110470 times)

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #225 on:** April 07, 2011, 08:25:19 PM »

Just a FYI for next time Arch I just hit the strippers website and it neutralizes with water. They actually say to clean it with water afterwards to get rid of residue. I have a old 40gal tote I think I am gonna put a stand with my tank in it and about a inch or so of water so any dripping will get caught and neutralize there.

the architect · « **Reply #226 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:39:51 PM »

Thanks for the tip! I'm glad to know that something as simple as water will do the trick.

DanielB · « **Reply #227 on:** April 08, 2011, 06:04:51 AM »

Awesome Chris! I hope to see it around soon!

the architect · « **Reply #228 on:** April 08, 2011, 12:38:44 PM »

Definitely, Daniel! Are you going to join in on any part of the SOHC/4 rally as it comes through Texas and Houston? My friend a Ace Motorworks is going to host a get-together for us on the afternoon/evening of April 19th. It would be great if you could make it!

Quote from: DanielB on April 08, 2011, 06:04:51 AM

Awesome Chris! I hope to see it around soon!

bigtexan449 · « **Reply #229 on:** April 09, 2011, 04:05:32 AM »

Chris,
Did the fender arrive? I miss placed the tracking # so i am not able to check online to see if you got it.

the architect · « **Reply #230 on:** April 11, 2011, 06:24:24 AM »

It arrived Friday after I left work, so I didn't get to verify that it was here until this morning. Thanks a million! Your bracket was supposed to be in the mail last week, so I want to apologize for not getting it out, yet. The paint had a weird reaction to the primer I used, so I had to strip it and start over. It looks great now, though, and it'll be on its way today! It should be there in the next few days.

Cheers, buddy! And thanks again. I'll post up some pics with the new fender on the bike.

Quote from: bigtexan449 on April 09, 2011, 04:05:32 AM

Chris,
Did the fender arrive? I miss placed the tracking # so i am not able to check online to see if you got it.

DanielB · « **Reply #231 on:** April 12, 2011, 07:31:21 AM »

Quote from: the architect on April 08, 2011, 12:38:44 PM

Definitely, Daniel! Are you going to join in on any part of the SOHC/4 rally as it comes through Texas and Houston? My friend a Ace Motorworks is going to host a get-together for us on the afternoon/evening of April 19th. It would be great if you could make it!

Quote from: DanielB on April 08, 2011, 06:04:51 AM
Awesome Chris! I hope to see it around soon!

I would like to make the meet and check out everyones bikes! Where can I find some more info about it?

the architect · « **Reply #232 on:** April 12, 2011, 08:26:06 AM »

Check out the Rally info here:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?board=125.0

And this will take you directly to our region's leg of the rally:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=81307.0

It's going to be epic!

The afternoon/evening of the 19th (next Tuesday), we'll be having a shindig at Ace Motorworks as the rally rolls into Houston. There will be free beer, food, friends, all manner of debauchery and, of course, motorcycles. The next morning, we'll mount up and ride to Austin, hit the Hill Country and camp near Lake Travis.

Even if you can't make the ride (join for as much or as little as you're up for), I hope you - and anyone else nearby - can make the party.

http://www.acemotorworkshouston.com <--- In case anyone is interested in Ace Motorworks. They do it all and specialize in custom and vintage machines. The owner is a friend and all-around cool cat.

Quote from: DanielB on April 12, 2011, 07:31:21 AM

Quote from: the architect on April 08, 2011, 12:38:44 PM
Definitely, Daniel! Are you going to join in on any part of the SOHC/4 rally as it comes through Texas and Houston? My friend a Ace Motorworks is going to host a get-together for us on the afternoon/evening of April 19th. It would be great if you could make it!

Quote from: DanielB on April 08, 2011, 06:04:51 AM
Awesome Chris! I hope to see it around soon!

I would like to make the meet and check out everyones bikes! Where can I find some more info about it?

Quote from: DanielB on April 12, 2011, 07:31:21 AM

Quote from: the architect on April 08, 2011, 12:38:44 PM
Definitely, Daniel! Are you going to join in on any part of the SOHC/4 rally as it comes through Texas and Houston? My friend a Ace Motorworks is going to host a get-together for us on the afternoon/evening of April 19th. It would be great if you could make it!

Quote from: DanielB on April 08, 2011, 06:04:51 AM
Awesome Chris! I hope to see it around soon!

I would like to make the meet and check out everyones bikes! Where can I find some more info about it?

Nortstudio · « **Reply #233 on:** April 13, 2011, 01:24:49 PM »

Man, oh man! I guess I forgot to subscribe to this thread long ago (probably in the fall) and I had fallen of the face of the earth for the winter....

Just reread the whole thing, so stoked to see you had gotten it all done (and the brackets going too!), only to stumble upon your accident....

Great to hear that you are recovered and back on the road. Also, really glad to see you are going to be able to get that badass bike in the 2011 rally!!!!

Hell of a tale, with a happy ending.

bmxjrod · « **Reply #234 on:** April 23, 2011, 10:15:21 PM »

the architect - i just bought a 76 750 and your bike is what inspired me to get into the 750 world. one question though, (maybe i mssed it in your posts), did you modify your frame under your seat? the loop behind the seat isnt there on my 76... i have a bolt on loop, but it kinks uprard, and im digging the way that yours looks.

the architect · « **Reply #235 on:** April 24, 2011, 09:29:04 PM »

Howdy, bmxjrod! You've got it right - my frame is modified. A previous owner looking to convert the bike into a cruiser with a solo seat had cut the rear portion of the frame off. That's the piece you're talking about with the top mount for the rear fender. I then cut off the previous owner's hack-job rear fender + solo seat mount. Then I fabricated the hoop you see and welded it to my frame before having it all powder coated. The major obstacle to keep in mind is rear wheel clearance. I ended up running slightly longer rear shocks (~3/4" longer, sourced from an early '80's CB900) to solve my clearance problem.

Let me know if you need more info, and I'm glad you've joined the CB750 Two-wheeled horde!

Cheers!

Quote from: bmxjrod on April 23, 2011, 10:15:21 PM

the architect - i just bought a 76 750 and your bike is what inspired me to get into the 750 world. one question though, (maybe i mssed it in your posts), did you modify your frame under your seat? the loop behind the seat isnt there on my 76... i have a bolt on loop, but it kinks uprard, and im digging the way that yours looks.

Free Booter · « **Reply #236 on:** April 25, 2011, 08:52:54 PM »

Quote from: TipperT on March 31, 2011, 08:43:53 AM

Nice!

I think you just made Free Booters day too!

Yep..He did...HAHAHA...I'm still alive. Still working on my bike too, just slammed w/ work shift schedule changes and school.
Glad to see you got it up and running...How's the Wrist?
I'll be posting some pics soon too.

Free Booter · « **Reply #237 on:** May 15, 2011, 05:05:26 PM »

I noticed in the video you kept your center stand..What about the side kickstand...still using it? I seem to have misplaced mine...heheh Any chance you'd sell it?

bmxpuck · « **Reply #238 on:** May 24, 2011, 10:11:05 PM »

cleaning out some bookmarks and remembered this thread. i just about wanted to cry seeing those pictures after you got hit. can't tell you how much i referenced this thread building my 78 cb550. such an inspiration.

but really, it's just an excuse to build another bike. as if any of us need an excuse.

beks82 · « **Reply #239 on:** May 25, 2011, 03:09:01 PM »

just got done reading this, holy balls, much respect for the build, but more for getting it back on the road. this build is inspirational in more ways than one, keep it up!

bdtile21 · « **Reply #240 on:** May 27, 2011, 05:10:40 PM »

I've sent you an email, Chris. This is probably the fifth time to read the thread start to finish. "Inspiring" barely describes it. Looking forward to more and/or the next builds.

MorePDX · « **Reply #241 on:** May 29, 2011, 10:02:51 AM »

I just saw your pictures from the wreck, Architect. Jeez, it's sobering to see that kind of stuff. Glad that you have recovered and are back on the road, though! I noticed you've got some nice orthographic drawings in your posts. I'm looking for a good open-source CAD program, it doesn't have to be fancy, have you come across any?

the architect · « **Reply #242 on:** June 16, 2011, 03:13:36 PM »

I don't know of any that are open-source. Are you looking specifically for something free, or more something that will let you tweak and play with the code? I use AutoCad myself (use it at work daily), but that's not what you're looking for. Maybe research the progs that are available to Linux OS's - their stuff tends to be more open-source friendly.

Cheers!

Quote from: mudhustler on May 29, 2011, 10:02:51 AM

I just saw your pictures from the wreck, Architect. Jeez, it's sobering to see that kind of stuff. Glad that you have recovered and are back on the road, though! I noticed you've got some nice orthographic drawings in your posts. I'm looking for a good open-source CAD program, it doesn't have to be fancy, have you come across any?

I continue to appreciate the positive reinforcement about my build. It started out wtih just me wanting to photograph what I was doing and share all of it, whether it worked or not, just so anyone interested could use it as a learning experience. I over-think and over-research everything, so I dug deeply into the knowledge here, in our SOHC community.

And I'm working on multiple CB350 twin projects right now, including my first bobber-type build. I inherited a free partial bike that included a partly cut-up frame. So, I said "why not cut it up more?" I'll get some pics up here, soon.

Dyrden · « **Reply #243 on:** June 16, 2011, 05:48:45 PM »

Holy hell! Great work and great read!

Aladinsane07 · « **Reply #244 on:** June 16, 2011, 07:00:25 PM »

Oh! Make sure to share a link if you decide to start build thread(s).

Free Booter · « **Reply #245 on:** June 16, 2011, 11:01:21 PM »

Quote from: the architect on June 16, 2011, 03:13:36 PM

And I'm working on multiple CB350 twin projects right now, including my first bobber-type build. I inherited a free partial bike that included a partly cut-up frame. So, I said "why not cut it up more?" I'll get some pics up here, soon.

That's funny...I' seriously looking at little 250's and a nice running cb360 right now for some "experimental" projects... I am anxious to see what you come up w/

the architect · « **Reply #246 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:58:22 AM »

I haven't done the best job of photo-documenting everything, so far, but here's a link to what I've got thus far. I'm a bit farther along, now. But this gives an idea of where I'm going with it.

I don't want to post up a bunch of pics unrelated to the SOHC/4 build, so I'm adding the link to my 350 project photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157627005176764/

Black Hercules · « **Reply #247 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:20:33 PM »

Wow man ! you are in inspiration The Architect! thanks for the great post and sorry for the unfortunate accident.
Love the bike man..

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #248 on:** March 26, 2012, 12:44:46 AM »

Liking it. Needs a better seat and its done.

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Author Topic: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there! (Read 110470 times)