Author Topic: CB750 Dual disc front end swap (with GSXR1000/600/750 parts) (Read 142960 times)

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #150 on:** March 18, 2010, 02:08:13 PM »

I love your videos IC. You're a funny guy.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #151 on:** March 18, 2010, 02:19:30 PM »

heh, thanks.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #152 on:** March 22, 2010, 10:21:03 AM »

got the wheel in today.
I'm guessing it's off a 2008-2010 narrow glide bike. With a tape measure It measures 4 7/8 to 5 inches flange to flange (I can't find my measuring calipers)
I think the rotors are still gonna need some shimming.
The rim has a bent lip, but it's nothing I can't deal with.

Here's a mock up pic to make me feel like I'm further along than I really am

greasy j · « **Reply #153 on:** March 22, 2010, 11:06:20 AM »

awesome!

keep it comin. we love your vids!

Spikeybike · « **Reply #154 on:** March 22, 2010, 11:46:07 AM »

there's somethin about your headlight ears that doesn't sit right with me ...hmmmmm... i know ... they're not full o' holes yet

Frankenkit · « **Reply #155 on:** March 22, 2010, 12:03:25 PM »

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #156 on:** March 22, 2010, 05:49:49 PM »

Quote from: greasy j on March 22, 2010, 11:06:20 AM

awesome!

keep it comin. we love your vids!

I'm gonna try to do a video where I straighten the dent in the wheel, should be a barrel of... something.

wannabridin · « **Reply #157 on:** March 23, 2010, 09:18:10 AM »

is that a hammering bag in the back on top of the "Homer" bucket?? i see how you get some of your shapes!!!

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #158 on:** March 23, 2010, 04:07:33 PM »

I wish I had a hammering bag, I just use the kids sand box or any random place in the yard.

I think that's my mushroom seat you see there.

Luk_E29 · « **Reply #159 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:48:53 PM »

Help if able please. I recently purchased some of the parts for a front end swap, fork legs and triple tree clamps. I just tried to get the clamps on the legs but the clamps are too small and will not fit. I bought the parts separately, the legs are 2001 and the clamps 2002, but i don't know if that would make any difference. I have left and right clip on 08 and 06 handlebars and those slide on perfectly. Is there some trick to getting the clamps on?

Thanks

bradweingartner · « **Reply #160 on:** March 24, 2010, 10:04:52 PM »

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on March 06, 2010, 09:43:45 AM

SON OF A #$%*!!!
I swear to God!!!

my right upper (gold part) fork leg is bent the tiniest bit and it throws the bottom of the thing out by an inch.
also by looking for another upper tube I have found out my fork legs are 06-07 gsxr600.

AAAAAARGH!

I should have just saved my money and bought a straight complete assembly.
STUPID STUPID STUPID STUPID....

Made the SAME mistake. Found a decent looking set of GSX-R 600 forks for dirty cheap with no accessories just forks and trees. After much hassle and talking to his mother I finally got them from the kid and they were totally stunted. Banged up. Straight though, at least that was something. Did come with a bonus caliper that he stripped the allen bolt on and thus couldn't remove himself.

In any case, I decided to stop pussyfooting it and picked up a set of R6 forks complete, controls, brakes, wheel, etc etc. It was about 5 times as much but oooooh sooooo pretty to have a minty ready to rock and roll set of forks.

Too bad I work too much and all these sexy parts sit in the corner...

Nice work however.

What all is involved in mounting the GSX-R rotors to the Narrow-Glide wheel? That looks like a great option for folks not wanting to give up the spoked wheel when going to big axle forks.

Could the Narrow-Glide hub be laced to a 18" Honda rear wheel?

754 · « **Reply #161 on:** March 24, 2010, 10:16:16 PM »

The spokes may fit as the 19in is probably a drop-center rim..

Ind Caf, if you want a cheapo shotbag, take about 18 inches of trucktube.. wire end, fill with sand, wire other end....

crude, but should work...

Luk_E29 · « **Reply #162 on:** March 25, 2010, 12:57:08 AM »

Quote from: Luk_E29 on March 24, 2010, 07:48:53 PM

Help if able please. I recently purchased some of the parts for a front end swap, fork legs and triple tree clamps. I just tried to get the clamps on the legs but the clamps are too small and will not fit. I bought the parts separately, the legs are 2001 and the clamps 2002, but i don't know if that would make any difference. I have left and right clip on 08 and 06 handlebars and those slide on perfectly. Is there some trick to getting the clamps on?

Thanks

Ok so I figured it out I think. I have non-inverted shock clamps! (2002 GSXR 600) Didnt know the models in the same year had inverted and non inverted shocks. pretty tricky..
It seems like this is the case if anyone knows more any info helps.
thanks

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #163 on:** March 25, 2010, 06:35:44 AM »

Quote from: 754 on March 24, 2010, 10:16:16 PM

The spokes may fit as the 19in is probably a drop-center rim..

+1 it's a drop center rim, one would suspect the 18 would fit.

good idea on the bag, I think I'll maybe make one.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #164 on:** March 25, 2010, 06:51:21 AM »

Quote from: Luk_E29 on March 25, 2010, 12:57:08 AM

pretty tricky..
It seems like this is the case if anyone knows more any info helps.
thanks

The top of the fork legs changes from year to year for no good reason.
I think it's a way to confuse you and get your money.
You should start a new thread and post pics so we can help you better.
I could tell you what you need to get if you show me what you got.

JS550 · « **Reply #165 on:** March 25, 2010, 10:17:20 AM »

Coming along good. Looks killer.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #166 on:** March 25, 2010, 12:24:28 PM »

thanks, JS
Update= today while I was banging on the rim I was distracted mid swing by my kids chasing each other right over the wheel.

I whacked 2 spokes with the rubber mallet and bent them slightly.
So I think I'll take it all apart, finish straightening everything, and put it back together.

I was worried if I beat on the rim without being laced up it would warp the hoop... but I'll try it unlaced. and see what happens.

I mocked it up on a spare axle and it spun a little wobbly, but once I loosened all the spokes it generally spun round and smooth except for a high spot to the right of the low spot I've been banging on.
I'm gonna get to that later, my wife won't let me go back in the garage right now.

I made a short video if you wanna see some MacGyver action.
(still being processed)

J.Webster Designs · « **Reply #167 on:** March 25, 2010, 01:21:32 PM »

MacGyver repairs are the BEST!!!!!

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #168 on:** March 25, 2010, 06:39:44 PM »

I tried to censor the butt crack shots out, but if the annotations don't show up just pretend like you can't see them.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #169 on:** March 25, 2010, 06:44:57 PM »

huh... the censoring makes you look even harder, missing what's going on on the ground.

maybe I'll remove it. you can sorta see through it.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #170 on:** March 26, 2010, 06:31:26 PM »

well today I snuck back outside and just started whacking the hoop (no spokes or hub) with the 4X4 post.
I mean like -over the head 2 hands- type bashing. and whaddya know? it's a lot straighter... I had a sorta square-ish shape happening to that side of the rim, now it's rounder than ever.
so I figured, since I was out there, I might as well lace and true the wheel...

**Video complete with Harley bashing rant coming as soon as it's edited and uploaded**

Zaipai · « **Reply #171 on:** March 26, 2010, 08:18:07 PM »

Looking forward to seeing it.

.: Scott :.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #172 on:** March 26, 2010, 09:22:33 PM »

CRAP! I think I popped my inner tube putting the tire on

Zaipai · « **Reply #173 on:** March 26, 2010, 09:27:22 PM »

I hate that, hope its not real expensive..

.: Scott :.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #174 on:** March 26, 2010, 09:28:33 PM »

I have a spare, it's just the amount of work pulling the tire off and cramming it back on.

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Author Topic: CB750 Dual disc front end swap (with GSXR1000/600/750 parts) (Read 142960 times)