Author Topic: CB750 Dual disc front end swap (with GSXR1000/600/750 parts) (Read 140676 times)

Zaipai · « **Reply #300 on:** April 14, 2010, 09:44:43 PM »

Ok I think I have solved your speedometer problem..

Use this..

.: Scott :.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #301 on:** April 14, 2010, 10:26:07 PM »

Cool speedo but i would rather have one that sits in my line of vision,with the amount of friggin speed traps around i would rather have my eyes on the road.....It does look pretty trick though..

Mick

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #302 on:** April 14, 2010, 11:06:44 PM »

Hmm if you had a cafe faring you might be able to use it to project it on it.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #303 on:** April 15, 2010, 05:41:43 AM »

I looked at those in a nearby Harley shop, they're cool but I like dials.

ev0lve · « **Reply #304 on:** April 15, 2010, 05:49:46 AM »

Quote from: Zaipai on April 14, 2010, 09:44:43 PM

Ok I think I have solved your speedometer problem..

Use this..

.: Scott :.

That's pretty cool. $700 - $800?

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #305 on:** April 16, 2010, 12:54:15 AM »

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on April 15, 2010, 05:41:43 AM

I looked at those in a nearby Harley shop, they're cool but I like dials.

I'm with you IC besides I invested the whole $10 in the angel eyes so no turning back now!

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #306 on:** April 16, 2010, 04:51:40 AM »

no turning back indeed sir.

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #307 on:** April 16, 2010, 02:56:11 PM »

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on April 16, 2010, 04:51:40 AM

no turning back indeed sir.

You got that right! Your old K1 forks have found a new home in Michigan and are performing beautifully!

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #308 on:** April 16, 2010, 04:26:21 PM »

Awesome! great to hear.
that reminds me,
I wanted to say thanks to all the people on the forum that bought parts from me, I couldn't have put this together on a dime if it wasn't for you guys.

Zaipai · « **Reply #309 on:** April 16, 2010, 04:40:12 PM »

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on April 16, 2010, 04:26:21 PM

Awesome! great to hear.
that reminds me,
I wanted to say thanks to all the people on the forum that bought parts from me, I couldn't have put this together on a dime if it wasn't for you guys.

Dude, thanks for giving us a great price, I know it probably cut you short a little, but you helped a bunch of us in the process...

.: Scott :.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #310 on:** April 16, 2010, 04:44:46 PM »

Quote from: Zaipai on April 16, 2010, 04:40:12 PM

Dude, thanks for giving us a great price, I know it probably cut you short a little, but you helped a bunch of us in the process...

.: Scott :.

that's funny, my wife said the same thing, but I got what was needed for the swap and wasn't concerned with turning a profit on friends.

Luk_E29 · « **Reply #311 on:** April 20, 2010, 12:01:15 AM »

Quote from: Old75_ratafe on April 16, 2010, 12:54:15 AM

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on April 15, 2010, 05:41:43 AM
I looked at those in a nearby Harley shop, they're cool but I like dials.

I'm with you IC besides I invested the whole $10 in the angel eyes so no turning back now!

Did I miss something? The gauges you made are awesome! but i thought they weren't going to work.(speedo drive clearance) Is there away around the front wheel speedo drive? besides electric?

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #312 on:** April 20, 2010, 05:11:34 AM »

Quote from: Luk_E29 on April 20, 2010, 12:01:15 AM

Did I miss something? The gauges you made are awesome! but i thought they weren't going to work.(speedo drive clearance) Is there away around the front wheel speedo drive? besides electric?

I was looking into getting an Autometer electric 160mph speedometer with a magnetic pickup-
gutting it, and stuffing the guts in my case.
the tick marks are in the same spot as the stock 750. I'll just have to get a speedo face redone to match the odo cutout.

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #313 on:** April 20, 2010, 10:28:25 AM »

That would be cool

bmwright · « **Reply #314 on:** May 17, 2010, 09:58:56 PM »

Man, this is looking rad!

Got anymore pictures of the top of the tank? Looks pretty awesome. Did you do it yourself?

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #315 on:** May 18, 2010, 06:53:08 AM »

here it is-

I'm not sure if I'm going to be using this tank anymore though. my forks hit it and my lock to lock suffers.

I'm looking into getting the Suzuki gsx250/gsx400/gs450 tank.

vanillagorilla · « **Reply #316 on:** May 18, 2010, 09:02:39 AM »

I dig that Suzuki tank!!!

Although you did put a lot of good work into the other tank... $:-\$

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #317 on:** May 18, 2010, 10:42:49 AM »

well, now it'll be hanging garage art.

I'd like to use it as a cover for propane tanks at some point in my adventures.

brandon · « **Reply #318 on:** May 18, 2010, 11:56:42 AM »

That new tank looks cool! Will you be keeping the Suzuki decals on it?

Your thread has inspired many, I'm sure, including myself!

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #319 on:** May 18, 2010, 04:55:01 PM »

the thing I like about the tank is, it's about a half inch shorter and the front narrows and sweeps back like I wanted my tank to do.

I'll try to get one soon as I get some $$$

Gonzowerke · « **Reply #320 on:** May 18, 2010, 05:23:48 PM »

Awesome buildup! If I go this route, I will have to find a different wheel, as I will rot in hell before anything made by Hardlyableson goes on my bike!

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #321 on:** May 18, 2010, 05:46:23 PM »

it's ok to use harley parts, that's why the bikes were made... to make other bikes cool.

I'd say use the hub and get a shouldered aluminum rim and thinner gauge spokes from Buchanan.
The Harley spokes don't need to be that thick and heavy, it's overkill.
and the rim is super heavy too.
it has to be heavy cause it's Amurkun Steel VRROOM!

(Taiwan spokes and Italian rim)

MattFreeman · « **Reply #322 on:** May 18, 2010, 08:21:38 PM »

Funny thing...

I am currently going back and forth between using a HD Fat Boy wheel (solid disc) and a spoked aluminum rim on my GSXR front end swap.

I know the Fat Boy wheel must weigh a ton but I've always loved them for some reason and I can't stop staring at the Wrenchmonkee 750 with the wheel covers.

I kinda like the fact that my bike can have the heart and soul of a classic Honda and my favorite bits from bikes of any type.

IC: Thanks a ton for arguably one of the best threads on the forum. You can add me to the list of copycats.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #323 on:** May 18, 2010, 09:28:20 PM »

thanks man, i do my best

I'd do the sand discs over spokes.
might be easier to swap back to spokes if you don't like being pushed sideways by heavy wind.
http://www.hubcapmike.com/racing_disc_wheelcovers.html

MattFreeman · « **Reply #324 on:** May 19, 2010, 05:44:24 AM »

Those are cool.

I did some research on the subject and what I found was a fairly evenly divided camp. One half had the disc wheels and had no problems with being blown sideways and the other half wouldn't ever try them because they thought they would be blown sideways.

I figure I plan to try to spend most of my time riding two lane twisties on this bike so it shouldn't be a big problem either way.

I'm more concerned with degraded performance associated with the excessive weight. Those sand discs would have to be lighter over spokes. the cost of adapting them to fit a bike wheel might be an issue though. Either way thanks for the link.

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Author Topic: CB750 Dual disc front end swap (with GSXR1000/600/750 parts) (Read 140676 times)