Author Topic: CB750 Dual disc front end swap (with GSXR1000/600/750 parts) (Read 137872 times)

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #50 on:** February 04, 2010, 02:59:47 pm »

MAKING THE HEADLIGHT EARS

I took a piece of aluminum, marked it with a square, and bent it in the vise with some heat and a hammer and cut it in half.

Then I traced the original 1971 fork ears and cut starter lines with a dremel.

this aluminum is hard (6061), so, instead of wasting dremel wheels I did the rest with a hack saw.

Then I used a cutting file and busted my hump shaping them.
I also drilled them out with a 13/32 bit. I need a new belt for the sander(see the hammer dents?)

mock up

I still have to file the edges off to make it look less like I made it myself.
It's not done yet, I still gotta get the silicone tube and the holes drilled for the clamps.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #51 on:** February 04, 2010, 03:00:33 pm »

oh, and there's a video coming as soon as I finish editing it.

Alan F. · « **Reply #52 on:** February 04, 2010, 04:39:29 pm »

It's looking good IC, those should do the trick.

Zaipai · « **Reply #53 on:** February 04, 2010, 04:48:43 pm »

Its looking good.. Man that probably took some doing..

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #54 on:** February 04, 2010, 05:59:29 pm »

that's an understatement. but I have fun.

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #55 on:** February 04, 2010, 06:51:24 pm »

Tagging up!

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #56 on:** February 04, 2010, 07:15:11 pm »

Prepare to be amazed.
(if amazed was defined as bored)

Zaipai · « **Reply #57 on:** February 04, 2010, 07:31:40 pm »

Personally I thought that was awesome.. I love seeing others have the same problems I have.. Makes me feel less like a dork..

You are funny also, made the video worth watching.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #58 on:** February 04, 2010, 08:12:35 pm »

I figured the video would show what I go through with my minimal tools to make what should be a simple part.

If I had machines at my immediate disposal it woulda been so easy.

Zaipai · « **Reply #59 on:** February 04, 2010, 08:29:15 pm »

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on February 04, 2010, 08:12:35 pm

I figured the video would show what I go through with my minimal tools to make what should be a simple part.

If I had machines at my immediate disposal it woulda been so easy.

Yea, I watch American Chopper and think, man I could do that if I had a shop like that. I mean I was a machinist for about 15 years before I felt the calling of Computers..

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #60 on:** February 06, 2010, 06:48:16 am »

Got my fork legs back (finally)
I paid $25shipped for the bent ones+165shipped for the work=$190Total
They're straight and round, but I'm betting I could have bought straight ones for $200 or less.
eh... Ya live and learn I guess.

So I'll be picking up some fork oil and putting it all back together today.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #61 on:** February 06, 2010, 11:41:11 am »

We await your next post with bated breath and shivery anticipation, IC! FWIW, they look really nice.

Zaipai · « **Reply #62 on:** February 06, 2010, 11:54:25 am »

Quote from: Kit on February 06, 2010, 11:41:11 am

We await your next post with bated breath and shivery anticipation, IC! FWIW, they look really nice.

+1

MaaseyRacer · « **Reply #63 on:** February 06, 2010, 01:21:49 pm »

That is a ridiculous amount to pay to have fork legs straightened. If you have a hydraulic press it takes about 5 minutes. As long as they are not kinked. I bet a hydraulic press costs around $200.

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on February 06, 2010, 06:48:16 am

Got my fork legs back (finally)
I paid $25shipped for the bent ones+165shipped for the work=$190Total
They're straight and round, but I'm betting I could have bought straight ones for $200 or less.
eh... Ya live and learn I guess.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #64 on:** February 06, 2010, 03:15:08 pm »

Quote from: MaaseyRacer on February 06, 2010, 01:21:49 pm

That is a ridiculous amount to pay to have fork legs straightened.

I know, but I didn't have the round adapters to keep the tube round. I've attempted this feat before for my old minibike and it turned my tubes oval and was a lot of work making them round.
I ended up buying new ones.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #65 on:** February 06, 2010, 03:27:43 pm »

well, the assembly went just like the dis-assembly, I used 10w 'Maxima Racing' fork oil.
I filled the cartridge upside down through the bottom port and pumped the air out, it took about 5 oz of oil. then put the fork halves together and inserted the cartridge, tightened the bottom bolt and poured another 4 oz in there.
I don't know the exact amount of oil it's supposed to take, but 8-9oz is about how much poured out on disassembly.

Here's a mock up with my stock 19 sitting in there. I wanted to see how much space I had between the header and tire.

The springs are actually a little stiffer than the progressive springs I had in the OEM forks.

vanillagorilla · « **Reply #66 on:** February 06, 2010, 04:17:28 pm »

Lookin' good ese.

Zaipai · « **Reply #67 on:** February 07, 2010, 11:47:55 am »

I sure like the way its looking.. Oh.. and looks like new grips are in order based on the one pic where you can see a rip in the throttle side..

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #68 on:** February 07, 2010, 12:32:41 pm »

yeah, I need new grips... I only have one $:-\$
I think it looks funny without the gauges and headlight, but what bike doesn't?

greasy j · « **Reply #69 on:** February 07, 2010, 12:34:08 pm »

I dig your sped up videos. I saw the other one, too. the tail section on the cement porch.

way better than any chopper show. who wants to see fat hippies throw wrenches and #$%* at eachother and then end up making a disco ball on wheels.

nice work! you and squirley may have started a trend.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #70 on:** February 07, 2010, 12:39:03 pm »

HA! those chopper goobers are ridiculous.

It would be neat if other people started throwing this setup on their bikes.
I can't wait to see how it rides with the change in trail and updated brakes 'n' shocks.
I think I'll like the handle bar position better than the clubmans I had.

greasy j · « **Reply #71 on:** February 07, 2010, 12:44:20 pm »

I'm puttin a GL1000 front end on, but I have nissin brakes from a CBR I think, that fishhead machined to work for it. so I will be updating my front end as well. not quite as cool, but should be an improvement.

as far as cost it was kinda affordable, but I will prolly get racetech emulators and they're expensive. wondering if they'e worth it.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #72 on:** February 07, 2010, 12:46:46 pm »

I was thinking of doing the GL1000 swap till this got stuck in my head.

greasy j · « **Reply #73 on:** February 07, 2010, 12:49:43 pm »

when I get around to it, I'll post a thread with details. I'm rebuilding the engine, now. in school, so it'll be a couple months.

J.Webster Designs · « **Reply #74 on:** February 07, 2010, 03:39:20 pm »

i picked up a set of minty '05 CBR1000RR forks and a 954 bottom triple for 150. there are deals out there if you are willing to look.

Hey IC, What is the length of your those GSXR forks from center of the axle to top of the upper fork tube?

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Author Topic: CB750 Dual disc front end swap (with GSXR1000/600/750 parts) (Read 137872 times)